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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 1527-2016 ��Tt� sa.� City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, ��� � 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Jars 4L""'Rl� Ordinance: ORD 1527-2016 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS 15.06 (CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), 15.08 (CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE), 15.12 (CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE), 15.14 (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE), 15.16 (CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE), 15.20 (CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.22 (CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), 15.24 (CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE), 15.26 (CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE), AND REPEALING CHAPTER 15.60 (RECYCLING AND DIVERSION OF DEBRIS FROM CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION) OF THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE; AND ADDING CHAPTERS 15.32 (CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE), 15.34 (CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE) AND 15.36 (CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE) TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE AND AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE 2016 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PARTS 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11,AND 12. WHEREAS, the 2016 California Building Standards Code has been amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ("City") wishes to adopt building and fire code regulations in accordance with state law and to use the most updated regulations in the processing of development and fire protection within the City; and WHEREAS, Government Code § 50022.2 authorizes cities to enact ordinances adopting any code by reference; and WHEREAS, notice of the Ordinance was published in accordance with Government Code Sections 50022.3 and 6066; and that such notice was sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the ordinance and the subject matter thereof; and WHEREAS, because of the City's unique local climatic, geological,and topographic conditions,the City desires to make amendments and additions to the building and fire code regulations, as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 18941.5 and 17958, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco hereby finds that the amendments and additions adopted herein are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographic conditions; and Page 1 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 WHEREAS, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the City Council hereby finds that the findings attached and incorporated as Exhibit A are applicable to the modifications described in this Ordinance; and WHEREAS, prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall file a copy of the Ordinance, including the findings,with the California Building Standards Commission. NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1 Repeal Chapters 15.06, 15.08, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.22, 15.24, 15.26, and 15.60 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code are hereby repealed in their entirety. 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 Findings The City Council of the City of South San Francisco finds that in order to best protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of South San Francisco, the standards of building within the City must conform to state law except where local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions warrant more restrictive regulations. Therefore, the City Council should adopt the current state building codes, contained in 2016 California Building Standards Code and other uniform codes governing the construction and regulation of buildings, structures, and fire protection, with the modifications, additions, and amendments contained herein. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the City Council makes the factual findings set forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and finds that the amendments made in this ordinance to the 2016 California Building Standards Code, also known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological or topographical conditions described in Exhibit A. SECTION 3 Adoption of the California Building Standards Code, SECTION 3.A Adopt Chapter 15.06 - California Administrative Code Chapter 15.06 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Administrative Code", is hereby added to read as follows: Page 2 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 California Administrative Code Section 15.06.010 California Administrative Code,2016 Edition,adopted by reference Section 15.06.010 California Administrative Code, 2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Administrative Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Administrative Code for building codes of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. SECTION 3 B Adopt Chapter 15.08 - California Building Code Chapter 15.08 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Building Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Building Code Sections: Section 15.08.010 California Building Code, 2016 Edition,Vols. 1, and 2, adopted by reference Section 15.08.020 Amendments,General Section 15.08.030 Means of Egress Illumination Section 15.08.040 Weather Protection Section 15.08.050 Concrete Slab Design Section 15.08.060 Moved Buildings and Temporary Structures Section 15.08.070 Spark Arresters Section 15.08.010 California Building Code,2016 Edition,Vols. 1, and 2, adopted by reference The California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, as further modified by the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California 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 California Building Code, Volume 1 and 2. Chapter, section, and table numbers used herein are those of the California Building Code. Page 3 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Section 15.08.030 Means of Egress Illumination The following exception to Section 1008.3.5, Illumination level under emergency power, is added and amended to read as follows: EXCEPTION: Exit stairways in structures 3 or more stories in height shall maintain a minimum of 1 footcandle for the first 30 minutes of initiation and shall be permitted to decline to 0.6 footcandle at the end of the emergency lighting time duration. Section 15.08.040 Weather Protection Section 1403.2.2 Exterior Metal Hardware, Galvanizing Required is added to read as follows: 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 15.08.050 Concrete Slab Design Section 1907.1.2 Slab on Grade is added to read as follows: New concrete slabs supported directly on the ground within the foundation perimeter and Page 4 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 used as a finished floor or as a base for other floor finishes shall meet the following requirements: Steel reinforcement equivalent to #3 deformed steel bars @ 18 inches on center each way placed approximately mid-depth within the concrete slab. Blocks or chairs shall be provided in order to maintain the reinforcement in the center of the slab. Section 15.08.060 Moved Buildings and Temporary Structures Section 3410.2 Moved Buildings is added to read as follows: 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: 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, rule 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, and the Public Works Director/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. Page 5 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 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 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 15.08.070 Spark Arresters Section 1511.7 Spark Arresters Required is added to read as follows: Chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns 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 12 gage wire, 19-gage galvanized or 24-gage stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than '/2 inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8 inch. SECTION 3 C Adopt Chapter 15.12 - California Plumbing Code Chapter 15.12 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Plumbing Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Plumbing Code Sections: Section 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.12.020 Amendments, General Section 15.12.030 Materials Section 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Plumbing Code and Appendix I, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as further modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Plumbing Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Page 6 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Section 15.12.020 Amendments, General Set forth below are the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition. Chapter, section, and table numbers used herein are those of the California Plumbing Code. Section 15.12.030 Materials Section 701.1(2)(a) is amended to read as follows: The use of ABS and PVC piping materials for drainage and sewer installations shall be limited to residential structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code. EXCEPTION: Upon approval of the Chief Building Official, ABS and PVC piping may be used for underground drainage and sewer applications. In other than residential structures, when it can be shown that unusual soil conditions would cause corrosion of metal piping materials. Section 903.1.1 is amended to read as follows: The use of ABS and PVC piping for venting shall be limited to residential structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code. SECTION 3.D Adopt Chapter 15.14- California Residential Code Chapter 15.14 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Residential Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Residential Code Sections: California Residential Code,2016 Edition,adopted by reference Section 15.14.020 Amendments,General Section 15.14.030 Weather Protection Section 15.14.040 Concrete Slab Design Section 15.14.050 Moved Buildings and Temporary Structures Section 15.14.060 Spark Arresters Section 15.14.070 Evacuation and Grading Section 15.14.080 Work Hours Page 7 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Section 15.14.090 Amendments to Appendix K Section 15.14.010 California Residential Code, 2016 Edition,adopted by reference. The California Residential Code, with appendices E and K, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, as further modified by the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Residential Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Section 15.14.020 Amendments, General Set forth below are the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Residential Code, 2016 Edition, Chapter, section, and table numbers used herein are those of the 2016 California Residential Code. Section 15.14.030 Weather Protection Section R903.5 Exterior Metal Hardware, Galvanizing Required is added to read as follows: 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. Page 8 Fite Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Section 15.14.040 Concrete Slab Design Section R506.3 Slab on Grade in Conditioned Areas is added to read as follows: New concrete slabs supported directly on the ground and used as a finished floor or as a base for other floor finishes in conditioned rooms shall meet the following requirements: Steel reinforcement equivalent to #3 deformed steel bars @ 18 inches on center each way placed approximately mid-depth within the concrete slab. Blocks or chairs shall be provided in order to maintain the reinforcement in the center of the slab. Section 15.14.050 Moved Buildings and Temporary Structures Section 1.8.10.3 Moved Structures is added to read as follows: 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: 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, rule 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 and the Page 9 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Public Works Director/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. Section 15.14.060 Spark Arresters Section R908.7 Spark Arresters Required is added to read as follows: Upon completion of a reroofing project, an approved spark arrestor meeting the criteria as set forth in section R1003.9.2, shall be installed on any chimney attached to an appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel. Section 15.14.070 Excavation and Grading See the California Building Code,Volume 2, 2016 Edition Section 15.14.080 Work Hours Section 1.8.10.4 Work Hours is added to read as follows: No construction, delivery, servicing or operation of tool and equipment, shall be conducted on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., on Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., and on Sundays and holidays between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 10 a.m. Section 15.14.090 Amendments to Appendix K Section AK102.1 is amended to read as follows: Section AK102 Air-Borne Sound. Section AK102.1 General:Amended Walls,partitions and floor-ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units from each other or Page 10 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 from public or service areas shall have a sound transmission class (STC) of not less than 50 (45 if field tested) for air-borne noise when tested in accordance with ASTME 90. Penetrations or openings in construction assemblies for piping; electrical devices; recessed cabinets; bathtubs; soffits; or heating, ventilating, or exhaust ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. This requirement shall not apply to dwelling unit entrance doors; however, such doors shall be tight fitting to the frame and sill. Section AK103.1 is amended to read as follows: Section AK103 Structural-Borne Sound Section AK103.1 General:Amended Floor-ceiling assemblies between dwelling units or between a dwelling unit and a public or service area within the structure shall have an impact insulation class (IIC)rating of not less than 50 (45 if field tested)when tested in accordance with ASTM E 492. SECTION 3 E Adopt Chapter 15.16-California Mechanical Code Chapter 15.16 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Mechanical Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Mechanical Code Sections: Section 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.16.020 Amendments, General Section 15.16.030 Access to Equipment Section 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as further modified by the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Mechanical Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Section 15.16.020 Amendments, General Set forth below are the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition. Section numbers used herein are those of the California Mechanical Page 11 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Code. Section 15.16.030 Access to Equipment Section 304.1.1 Access to Equipment is added to read as follows: Installation of equipment or appliances installed more than 9 feet above the finished floor shall have access by means of a permanent ladder, see Section 304.2.1.12. Exception: By other means acceptable to the Chief Building Official. SECTION 3.F Adopt Chapter 15.20-California Electrical Code Chapter 15.20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Electrical Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Electrical Code Sections: Section 15.20.010 California Electrical Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.20.020 Amendments, General Section 15.20.030 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable Section 15.20.010 California Electrical Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Electrical Code, 20165 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the National Fire Protection Association, as further modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Electrical Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Section 15.20.020 Amendments, General Set forth below are the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition.Article and section numbers used herein are those of the California Electrical Code. Section 15.20.030 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable Article 334.10 Uses Permitted item(1) is amended to read as follows: Page 12 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 (1) Type NM, Type NMC, and Type NMS cables shall be permitted to be used in one and two-family dwellings, and multi-family dwellings not exceeding 3 stories above grade and U occupancies accessory to residential occupancies. SECTION 3.G Adopt Chapter 15.22 -California Green Building Standards Code Chapter 15.22 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Green Building Standards Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Green Building Standards Code Sections: Section 15.22.010 California Green Building Standards Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.22.020 Amendments, General Section 15.22.030 Construction Waste Reduction. Disposal and Recycling Section 15.22.010 California Green Building Standards Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Green Building Standards Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, as further modified by the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Green Building Standards Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Section 15.22.020 Amendments,General Set forth below are the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Green Building Code. Section 15.22.030 Construction Waste Reduction. Disposal and Recycling Section 4.408 of Chapter 4 (Division 4.4) is added to the California Green Building Standards Code by adoption in its entirety. SECTION 3 H Adopt Chapter 15.24 California Fire Code Chapter 15.24 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Fire Code", is hereby added to the South San Francisco Municipal Code to read as follows: Page 13 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 California Fire Code Sections: Section 15.24.010 California Fire Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.24.020 Amendments, General Section 15.24.030 Operational Permits Section 15.24.040 Administrative Amendments Section 15.24.010 California Fire Code, 2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Fire Code with Appendices BB, C, and D, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the State Fire Marshall and published by the International Code Council, as further modified by the amendments, deletions, and additions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Fire Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Section 15.24.020 Amendments, General Set forth below are the amendments, additions, and deletions to the California Fire Code with Appendices BB, C, and D, 2016 Edition. Section 15.24.030 Operational Permits Sections 105.6.50 through 105.6.58 are added to read as follows: Section 105.6.50 Radioactive Materials An operational permit is required to store or handle at any installation more than one micro curie (37,000 Becquerel) of radioactive material not contained in a sealed source or more than one mill curie (37,000,000 Becquerel)of radioactive material in a sealed source. Section 105.6.51 Battery System An operational permit is required to operate stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 25 gallons (95L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (NiCad) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 250 pounds (113 kg) of lithium-ion, used for facility standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supplies. Section 105.6.52 Day-care Facility An operational permit is required to operate any facility either large or small family day-care home and for all type of clients i.e. children and adults(see California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2). Page 14 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Section 105.6.53 Christmas Tree Sales Lot An operational permit is required to operate a Christmas tree lot for the seasonal sale of Christmas trees. Section 105.6.54 Residential Care Facility An operational permit is required to operate a facility that provides 24-hour care of persons regardless of age or illness, who are in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities for daily living or for the protection of the individual (see California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2). Section 105.6.55 Fire Alarm System An operational permit is required to operate a manually or automatically actuated fire alarm in any building. Exception: one and two family dwellings. Section 105.6.56 Institutions An operational permit is required to operate any health care facility as defined in Section 1250 of the California Health and Safety Code with an occupant load of more than six persons, or to operate any jail or facility where personal liberties of the occupants are restrained (see California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2). Section 105.6.57 Permit-Required Confined Space An operational permit is required to operate a facility that contains permit-required confined spaces (see Section 5157 Permit-Required Confined Spaces,Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations) Section 105.6.58 Tar Kettle An operational permit is required to operate a portable tar kettle used to heat tar during roof surfacing, sealing, and or repair. Section 15.24.040 Administrative Amendments Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103.2 Appointment is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 103.2 Appointment Page 15 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 The fire code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. SECTION 3.1 Adopt Chapter 15.26- 2016 California Energy Code Chapter 15.26 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Energy Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Energy Code Section: Section 15.26.010 California Energy Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.06.010 California Energy Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference The California Energy Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, as further modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Energy Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. SECTION 3.J Adopt Chapter 15.32 - California Historical Code Chapter 15.32 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Historical Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Historical Code Section: Section 15.32.010 California Historical Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.32.010 California Historical Code,2016 Edition,adopted by reference The California Historical Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Historical Code, of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. Section 3.K Adopt Chapter 15.34 - California Existing Building Code Chapter 15.34 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Existing Building Page 16 File Number: 16-803 Enactment Number: ORD 1527-2016 Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Existing Building Code Section: Section 15.34.010 California Existing Building Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.34.010 California Existing Building Code,2016 Edition,adopted by reference The California Existing Building Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by as the California Existing Building Code, of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. SECTION 3.L Adopt Chapter 15.36 - California Referenced Standards Code Chapter 15.36 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "25016 California Referenced Standards Code", is hereby added to read as follows: California Referenced Standards Code Section: Section 15.36.010 California Referenced Standards Code,2016 Edition, adopted by reference Section 15.36.010 California Referenced Standards Code,2016 Edition,adopted by reference The California Referenced Standards Code, 2016 Edition, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Referenced Standards of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such. SECTION 4 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 5 California Environmental Quality Act_ The City Council finds that adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(Public Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq., "CEQA," and 14 Cal. Code Page 17 Reg. §§ 15000 et seq., "CEQA Guidelines") under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and in this case it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment(CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3)). SECTION 6 Publication and 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 January 1, 2017. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco, held the 12th day of October, 2016. At a meeting of the City Council on 11/9/2016, a motion was made by Liza Normandy, seconded by Pradeep Gupta, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion passed. Yes: 4 Councilmember Normandy, Councilmember Matsumoto, Vice Mayor Gupta, and Mayor Addiego Absent: 1 Councilmember Garbarino Attest by — L Krista artinelli Mayor lark Addiego Page 18 EXHIBIT A FINDINGS OF FACT AND NEED FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,TITLE 24,PARTS 1,2,2.5,3,4,5, 6,9,AND 11,2016 EDITIONS CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS: Pursuant to Section 17958 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the governing body of the City of South San Francisco in its ordinance adopting and amending the 2016 Editions of the California Administrative Code; California Building Code; California Residential Code; California Electrical Code; California Mechanical Code; California Plumbing Code; California Energy Code; California Green Building Standards Code, and California Fire Code, adds, changes or modifies certain provisions of the California Building Standards Code as it pertains to the regulation of buildings and fire protection. A copy of the text of such additions, changes, or modifications is attached. FINDINGS: The City Council of the City of South San Francisco finds that in order to best protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of South San Francisco, the standards of building within the City must conform with state law except where local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions warrant more restrictive regulations.; Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 (a) of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the governing body of the City of South San Francisco has determined and fmds that all the attached changes or modifications are needed and are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographic conditions as discussed below. SUMMARY: Specifically, the below stated climatic, geographical and topographical conditions warrant more stringent requirements for additional listing of operational permits (annually renewed) to those already described in Section 105 of the California Fire Code which provides permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in conjunction with such activities and for all other 2016 California Building Standards Code additions, changes, and modifications adopted by the City of South San Francisco. 1 LOCAL CONDITIONS: Local conditions have an adverse effect on the prevention of (1) major loss fires, (2) major earthquake damage, and (3) the potential for life and property loss, making the changes or modifications in the California Building Standards Code necessary in order to provide a reasonable degree of property security, and fire and life safety in the City of South San Francisco. Below are adverse local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions that necessitate the modifications to the California Building Standards Code. CLIMATIC Precipitation: Precipitation averages 18.83 inches/ year eighty percent (80%) falls during the months of November through April, and twenty percent (20%) from May through October. Severe flooding occurred during the months of January and March, 1995 and in 1998 and 2006. Relative Humidity: Humidity generally ranges from sixty two percent(62%) during daytime and eighty-six percent (86%) at night. It occasionally drops lower during the months of September through November. Temperatures: Temperatures have been recorded as high as 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Average summer highs are in the 70-73 degree range. Winds: Summer prevailing winds are from the North-West direction. However, winds are experienced from virtually every direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in the 5-10 mph range, gusting to 23 mph, particularly during the summer months. Extreme winds, up to 50 mph, have been known to occur. These local climatic conditions affect the acceleration intensity, and size of fires in the community. Times of little or no rainfall, of low humidity and high temperatures create extremely hazardous conditions, particularly as they relate to wood shake and shingle roof fires and conflagrations. Storage, disposal, and recycling of construction and demolition debris can contribute to hazardous conditions relating to fire. The winds experienced in this area also adversely impact structure fires in buildings in close proximity to one another. Winds can carry sparks and burning branches to other structures, thus spreading the fire and causing conflagrations. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into the building and create a blowtorch effect, in addition to preventing "natural" ventilation and cross-ventilation efforts. South San Francisco's downtown and surrounding areas contain numerous historic and older buildings that are located very close together, which exacerbates the fire danger from dry conditions, wind, and shake/shingle roofs. The stated climatic, geographical and topographical conditions warrant more stringent requirements for additional listing of operational permits (annually renewed) to those already described in Section 105 of the California Fire Code which provides permission to maintain, 2 store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in conjunction with such activities. Knowledge of the location of radioactive materials will help firefighters develop strategies and tactics to minimize their impact on the pubic, property or environment in the event of an uncontrolled release. Stationary battery systems during normal operations release large amounts of Hydrogen a flammable gas. The systems can also be damaged in a fire, earthquake, or malfunction during an electrical emergency causing them to overheat and/or explode. Inspection of these systems will ensure proper guarding against physical damage, venting, electrical interrupts operate as designed, and other required safety features are present. Day care facilities that care for children have special requirements to ensure their safety in the event of a fire. Children in many instances are unable understand the nature of an emergency or take prompt action when necessary. Inspections will ensure that the operators of such facilities comply with these special requirements. Properly constructed and maintained Christmas tree lots will insure the safety of patrons as well as decrease the incidence and severity of fire. Combustible storage in the form of empty boxes, barrels, or other similar containers, or rubber, or cork is known to increase the spread and severity of fire. Inspections of businesses that have combustible storage will ensure that such storage is done in such a way to minimize it impact. A properly functioning fire alarm system gives early warning to building occupants to leave the affected area promptly. When fire occurs in institutions or residential care facilities multiple injuries and/or fatalities can occur because elderly or disabled occupants possess a limited ability to understand the nature of the emergency or take prompt action when necessary. Proper exiting and other related fire safety issues can only be addressed through a fire inspection. Tar kettles can overheat and cause their contents to catch fire. Such fires often place buildings and other structures in close proximity at risk. Inspections will ensure that overheat, automatic door closing and other safety systems have been properly installed and operate as designed. This finding refers to and supports modifications to or the addition of Sections 1403.2.2 and 1511.7 of the California Building Code; Sections 1.8.10.3,1.8.10.4, R903.5 and R908.7 of the California Residential Code; Sections 701.1(2)(a) and 903.1.1 of the California Plumbing Code; Section 334.10 of the California Electrical Code; Section 105.6.50-10.6.58 of the California Fire Code and Section 4.408 of the California Green Building Standards Code. TOPOGRAPHIC The City is made up of open terrain with scattered obstructions having heights generally less than 30 feet, including flat open country, grasslands, hillsides and bay exposure. This finding refers to and supports modifications to or the addition of Sections 1008.3.5, 1403.2.2, 3410.2 and 1511.7 of the California Building Code; and Sections R903.5 and R908.7 of the California Residential Code. 3 GEOLOGICAL The above local topographic conditions enhance the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems, and fire hazards presented to the City of South San Francisco as they also relate to the geological conditions. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. The San Andreas Fault is located between 0 and 3 miles from any point within the City. This finding refers to and supports modifications to or the addition of Sections 1008.3.5, 1403.2.2 and 1907.1.2 of the California Building Code; Sections R903.5 and R506.3 of the California Residential Code; Sections 701.1(2)(a) and 903.1.1 of the California Plumbing Code; Section 304.1.1 of the California Mechanical Code; and Section 334.10 of the California Electrical Code. 2715736.1 4