HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1331-2004ORDINANCE NO. 1331-2004
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15.12 AND
ADDING CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE S()UTH SAN
FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001
EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 15.12 "Uniform Plumbing Code," Repealed.
Chapter 15.12 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby repealed.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 15.12 "California Plumbing Code," Adopted.
Chapter 15.20 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby added to the South San
Francisco Municipal Code to read as follows:
"California Plumbing Code
Sections:
Section 15.12.010
Section 15.12.020
Section 15.12.030
Section 15.12.040
Section 15.12.050
Section 15.12.060
California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition, adopted by reference.
Amendments, General.
Violations and Penalties.
Cost of Permit and Plan Review.
Materials.
California Plumbing Code appendices adopted.
Section 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set
forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of South San
Francisco, and may be cited as such.
Section 15.12.020 Amendments, General.
Set forth below are the amendments, additions and deletions to the California Plumbing Code,
2001 Edition. Section numbers used herein are those of the California Plumbing Code.
Section 15.12.030 Violations and Penalties.
Section 102.3.1. 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 or maintain any plumbing systems or
equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. Each day during any
portion of which any violation of this code is committed or continued by person, firm or
corporation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 102.3.2 Penalties.
Any person, firm 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 15.12.040 Cost of Permit and Plan Review.
The schedule of fees referenced in Table 1-1 of the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition, is
hereby deleted and replaced by the City's Master Fee Schedule.
Section 15.12.050 Materials.
Section 701.1.2 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 220 of the California Building Code, 2001 edition.
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 604.1 Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable
iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other approved materials. Asbestos-cement,
CPVC, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may be used for cold water
distribution systems outside a building. All materials used in the water supply system, except
valves and similar devices shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the
Administrative Authority.
Section 903.1.2 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 220 of the Califomia
Building Code, 2001 edition.
Section 1211.3 No gas piping shall be allowed in or on the ground under any building or
structure and all exposed piping shall be kept at least six (6) inches above grade or structure. The
term "building or structure shall include structures such as porches and steps, whether covered or
uncovered, breezeways, roofed porte-cocheres, roofed patios, carports, covered walks, covered
driveways, and similar structures or appurtenances.
Concealed unprotected gas piping may be installed above grade in approved recesses or
channels.
Exception: When necessary due to structural conditions, approved type gas piping may be
installed in other locations, when permission has first been obtained from the Administrative
Authority.
Section 15.12.060 California Plumbing Code appendices adopted.
Appendix D, "Sizing Stormwater Drainage Systems", and Appendix H, "Recommended
Procedures for Design, Construction and Installation of Commercial Kitchen Grease
Interceptors" are adopted."
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 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 (a) 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 after its adoption.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco,
held the 1 lth 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:
NOES:
Councilmembers Joseph A. Femekes, Richard A. Garbarino, and Pedro Gonzalez,
Vice Mayor Raymond L. Green and Mayor Karyl Matsumoto
None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
/ City Clerk
As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco, I
Ordinance this 25th day of February 2004.
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