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Ordinance: ORD 1591-2019
File Number: 19-966 Enactment Number: ORD 1591-2019
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS
15.06 (CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE), 15.08
(CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE), 15.10 (UNIFORM HOUSING
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), 15.32 (CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING
CODE), 15.34 (CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE), AND
15.36 (CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE) OF THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO
ADOPT BY REFERENCE AND AMEND PROVISIONS OF THE
2019 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 2019 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 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 climatic, geologic, 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 adopted herein are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic and topographic conditions; and
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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, 15.10, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.32, 15.34 and 15.36 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 Findin--s
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 the 2019 California Building Standards Code , and other 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 2019 California Building Standards Code, codified in 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:
Section 15.06.010 California Administrative Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Administrative Code, 2019 Edition, 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.
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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:
Section 15.08.010 California Building Code Vols. 1 and 2, adopted by reference
Section 15.08.020 Amendments, General.
Section 15.08.030 Concrete Slab Design.
Section 15.08.040 Moved Buildings and Temporary Structures.
Section 15.08.050 Spark Arresters.
Section 15.08.010 California Building Code Vols. 1 and 2, adopted by reference
The California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 2019 Edition, published by the International
Code Council, and as 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 2019 California Building
Code, Volume 1 and 2. Chapter, section and table numbers used herein are those of the California
Building Code.
Section 15.08.030 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
used as a finished floor, or as a base for other floor finishes shall meet the following
requirements:
1. Steel reinforcement equivalent to no. 3 deformed steel bars at 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 15.08.040 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 the following items:
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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
2. 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.
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 15.08.050 Spark Arresters.
Section 1510.7 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 four
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
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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 3.0 Adopt Chanter 15.10 - International Property Maintenance Code.
Chapter 15.10 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "International Property
Maintenance Code" is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 15.10.010
International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, adopted
by reference.
Section 15.10.020
Amendments, General.
Section 15.10.030
Authority.
Section 15.10.040
Violations.
Section 15.10.050
Penalties.
Section 15.10.010 International Property Maintenance Code, adopted by reference.
The International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition, and published by the International
Code Council is hereby adopted by reference as the International Property Maintenance Code of the
City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
Section 15.10.020 Amendments, General.
Set forth below are the additions accompanying the adoption of International Property Maintenance
Code, 2019 Edition. Chapter, to the South San Francisco Municipal Code.
Section 15.10.030 Authority.
The Building Official and the Fire Chief, or the designee of the City Manager are hereby authorized
and directed to enforce all provisions of this code. For such purposes the Building Official shall have
the powers of a law enforcement officer. In conflicts of interpretation on technical issues the
Building Official shall govern.
Section 15.10.040 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,
structure or service equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of provisions
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 15.10.050 Penalties.
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate a provision of this code, or fail to comply
therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits
provided by stated or local laws.
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SECTION 3.D 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:
Section 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Plumbing Code, 2019 Edition, and Appendix I, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the
California Plumbing Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
SECTION 3.E 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:
Section 15.14.010
Section 15.14.020
Section 15.14.030
Section 15.14.040
Section 15.14.050
Section 15.14.060
Section 15.14.070
Section 15.14.080
Section 15.14.010
California Residential Code, 2019 Edition, adopted reference.
Amendments, General.
Concrete Slab Design
Moved Buildings and Temporary Structures
Spark Arresters
Evacuation and Grading
Work Hours
Amendments to Appendix K
California Residential Code Part 2.5, 2019 Edition, adopted by
reference.
The California Residential Code Part 2.5, 2019 Edition, and appendices E, J, and K,
published by the International Code Council, and as 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 2019 California
Residential Code, Part 2.5, 2019 Edition. Chapter, section and table numbers used herein are
those of the California Residential Code.
Section 15.14.030 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:
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Steel reinforcement equivalent to no. 3 deformed steel bars at 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 15.14.040 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:
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, 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.
2. 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.
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Section 15.14.050 Spark Arresters
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Section R907.7 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 15.14.060 Excavation and Grading
See the California Building Code, Volume 2, 2019 Edition.
Section 15.14.070 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 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 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
10:00 a.m.
Section 15.14.080 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 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 ASTM E 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 (I1C) rating of not less
than 50 (45 if field tested) when tested in accordance with ASTM E 492.
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SECTION 3.F Adopt Chapter 15.16 - California Mechanical Code
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Chapter 15.16 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Mechanical
Code" is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Mechanical Code, 2019 Edition, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Mechanical
Code of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
SECTION 3.G 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:
Section 15.20.010 California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Electrical Code, 2019 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection
Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Electrical Code of the City of South
San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
SECTION 3.1-1 Adopt Chapter 15.22 - California Green Building Code
Chapter 15.22 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Green Building
Code" is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 15.22.010 California Green Building Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2019 Edition, published by the California
Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference as the California Green Building
Standards Code 2019 Edition of the City of South San Francisco, and may be cited as such.
SECTION 3.I 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 read as follows
Section 15.24.010 California Fire Code, 2019 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, 2019 edition, adopted by reference.
The California Fire Code 2019 Edition, published by the California Building Standards
Commission, as modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter,
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is hereby adopted by reference as the California Fire Code 2019 Edition 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 B, C, D, H, and I, 2019 Edition.
California Fire Code Section 903.2 is hereby amended to read:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings
and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.12 whichever is the more restrictive.
For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas
shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall be without
openings or penetrations.
1. In other than residential buildings which require the installation of fire sprinkler for all new
buildings according to the California Building Code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout all new buildings and structures greater than 1,000 square feet of
building area.
2. Group S-2 or U occupancies used exclusively for vehicle parking and which meet all of the
following:
a. Noncombustible construction.
b. Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square feet.
c. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides.
d. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area is separated by
fire walls complying with California Building Code 706.
3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group A, B, E, F, L,
M, S and U buildings and structures, when additions are made that increase the building area
to more than 3,600 square feet or that create conditions described in Sections 903.2.1
through 903.2.18.
4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing Group R-3
occupancies when additions that create an increase in habitable space to more than 3,200
square feet. For purposes of floor area calculations, Group U (attached private garages or
similar) occupancies shall not be included in the floor area calculation.
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5. Any change in the character of occupancy or in use of any building with a building area
equal to or greater than 3,600 square feet which, in the opinion of the fire code official or
building official, would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same
occupancy group or into a different group of occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of
life safety or increased fire risk , shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic
fire sprinkler system.
1 Life Safety — Increased occupant load, public assembly areas, public meeting areas,
churches, indoor amusement attractions, buildings with complex exiting systems due to
increased occupant loads, large schools/day-care facilities, large residential care facilities
with non-ambulatory
2. Fire Risks — High -piled combustible storage, woodworking operations, hazardous
operations using hazardous materials, increased fuel loads (storage of moderate to highly
combustible materials), increased sources of ignition (welding, automotive repair with the
use of flammable liquids and open flames).
California Fire Code Section 508.1 is hereby amended to read:
508.1 General. When required by other sections of this code and in all buildings four or more
stories in height and all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building
Code and Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet
(22,860mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command center
for fire department operations shall be provided and shall comply with Sections 508.1.1
through 508.1.7.
Exception:
1. Buildings of four or more stories in height, but not classified as a high-rise by the
California Building Code, the fire command center shall be a minimum of 96 square feet with
a minimum dimension of eight feet.
2. Buildings with eight or fewer units, the fire command center shall be a minimum 48 square
feet with a minimum dimension of six feet.
California Fire Code Section 508.1.1 is hereby amended to read:
508.1.1 Location and access. The location and accessibility of the fire command center shall
be approved by the fire code official. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to an
approved fire apparatus access road and be accessible directly from the exterior of the
building.
California Fire Code Section 510.4.2 is hereby amended to read:
510.4.2 System Design. The design of the public safety radio coverage system shall be in
accordance with NFPA 72, 1221, San Mateo County ERRC policy, and Sections 510.4.2.1
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through 510.4.2.8.
California Fire Code Section 510.5 is hereby amended to read:
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510.5 Installation requirements. The installation of the public safety radio coverage system
shall be in accordance with NFPA 72, 1221, San Mateo County ERRC policy, and Sections
510.5.1 through 510.5.4.
Section 15.24.030 Operational permits.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.52 as
follows:
105.6.52 Child -Care Center. An operational permit is required to operate a child-care center
as defined in Chapter 2.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.53 as
follows:
105.6.53 Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System. An operational permit is required
to maintain an emergency responder radio coverage system in accordance with Section 510.
California Fire Code Section 106 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.54 as follows:
105.6.54 Hospitals and Psychiatric Hospitals. An operational permit is required to operate a
hospital or psychiatric hospital as defined in Chapter 2.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.55 as
follows:
105.6.55 Large Family Home Day Care. An operational permit is required to operate a
Large Family Day Care as defined in Chapter 2.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.56 as
follows:
105.6.56 Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. An operational permit is required to
operate a residential care facility for the elderly having seven (7) or more residents as
defined in Chapter 2.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.57 as
follows:
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105.6.57 Outdoor Assembly Event. A temporary operational permit is required to operate an
outdoor assembly event.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.58 as
follows:
105.6.58 Holiday Tree Sales Lot. A temporary operational permit is required to operate a
holiday tree lot for the seasonal sales of natural cut trees.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.59 as
follows:
105.6.59 Permit -Required Confined Space. An operational permit is required to operate a
facility that contains permit -required confined spaces.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.60 as
follows:
105.6.60 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.
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.61 as
follows:
105.6.61 Tar Kettle. A temporary operational permit is required to operate a portable tar
kettle used to heat tar during roof surfacing, sealing, and or repair
California Fire Code Section 105.6 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.62 as
follows:
Section 105.6.62 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.
California Fire Code Section 105 is hereby amended by adding Section 105.6.63 as follows:
105.6.63 Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems and Electrical Energy Storage Systems. An
operational permit is required for stationary fuel cell power systems and electrical energy
storage systems regulated in Sections 1205 and 1206.
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. The fire code official shall be appointed by the chief
appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
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SECTION 3.J Adopt Chanter 15.26 — California Energy Code
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Chapter 15.26 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Energy
Code" is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 15.26.010 California Energy Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Energy Code 2019 Edition, published by the International Code Council, as
modified by the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter, is hereby adopted
by reference as the California Energy Code 2019 Edition of the City of South San Francisco,
and may be cited as such.
SECTION 3.K 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:
Section 15.32.010 California Historical Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Historical Code, 2019 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.L Adopt Chapter 15.34 - California Existing Building
Chapter 15.34 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Existing
Building Code" is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 15.34.010 California Existing Building Code, 2019 Edition, adopted by
reference. -
The California Existing Code, 2019 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.M Adopt Chapter 15.36 — California Reference Standards
Chapter 15.36 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code, entitled "California Reference
Standards Code" is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 15.36.010 California Reference Standards, 2019 Edition, adopted by
reference.
The California Referenced Standards Code, 2019 Edition, as adopted by the California
Building Standards Commission, and published by the International Code Council, is
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File Number. 19-966
Enactment Number. ORD 1591-2019
is hereby adopted by reference as the California Referenced Standards Code 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 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 thirty (30) days
from and after its adoption.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco held the 9th day
of October 2019.
At a meeting of the City Council on 12/11/2019, a motion was made by Vice Mayor Addiego, seconded by
Councilmember Nicolas, that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Garbarino, Vice Mayor Addiego, Councilmember Nagales, Councilmember
Nicolas,,Id Council ember Matsumoto
Attest by &W-/�
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Ric and Garbari, Mayor
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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 AND 11, 2019 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 2019 Editions of the California Administrative Code; California
Building Code; California Residential Building Code; California Electrical Code; California
Mechanical Code; California Plumbing Code; California Energy Code; California Green Building
Standards Code, California Reference Standards Code; and the 2018 Edition of the International
Property Maintenance 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 finds that all the
attached changes or modifications are needed and are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological and topographic conditions as discussed below.
The City Council of the City of South San Francisco further finds that administrative
amendments to the South San Francisco Municipal Code, relating to enforcement and
appointment authorities of the building official and fire chief are reasonably necessary in order to
tailor to the local and operational structures of the South San Francisco city government.
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.
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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.
Summary: 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,
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.
Child care centers and large family home 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
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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.
Equipping new and existing buildings and structures with automatic sprinkler system will ensure
the safety of patrons as well as decrease the incidence and severity of fire. When fire occurs in
enclosed buildings and structures, automatic sprinklers can disperse water and help with
remediating or extinguishing flames and reduce damages prior to fire responder crew arrival.
Likewise, when such buildings and structures consists of large crow gathering areas, automatic
sprinklers will serve as a preventative measure in the event that a fire happens.
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.
First responders must be able to maintain communications throughout a property in an
emergency situation. Whether they are responding to a fire, medical emergency or domestic
threat, they cannot be in a situation where their radios stop working. It is essential that their
communication devices continue to transmit in hard-to-reach areas, such as stairwells, elevators,
basements, and thick-walled or shielded areas. Newly-built LEED-certified buildings with low-E
glass often suffer from poor public-safety signal coverage due to signal attenuation caused by
low-E glass. It’s essential that first responders be aware of the radio systems being installed in
buildings and that the installation of public safety radio coverage be in accordance. Likewise, the
requirement for a fire command center in certain high-rise or taller buildings will ensure first
responders are able to provide timely, coordinated, and effective emergency responses during a
fire given the building’s height and concentration of occupants.
Hospitals have potential fire hazards that set them apart from other places when it comes to fire
protection. Whenever a fire starts in a hospital, it is important to begin an orderly evacuation
process. However, evacuating vulnerable patients can be challenging, since they might not all be
able to move on their own. Hospitals need to have fire protection systems that can detect and
extinguish fires before they get out of control, which allows for even more time for first
responders to conduct an evacuation.
South San Francisco serves as host venue to many public and private events on an annual basis.
Providing minimum standards via special event permits as stated herein would serve to ensure
the safety of the participants and the public attending events of a temporary nature in the City of
South San Francisco.
Permit-required confined spaces contain oxygen deficient and flammable atmospheres or other
hazardous conditions. Over 50% of fatalities that occur in these locations involve would be
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rescuers. Confined space emergencies are rare, high-risk incidents. When they do happen, they
can lead to firefighter injuries or deaths. First responders must be aware of the hazards and
limitations of confined spaces so they can be prepared when they approach an incident in or
around a confined space, and when they attempt to enter confined spaces during non-
emergencies.
This finding refers to and supports modifications to or the addition of Sections 1907.1.2, 3410.2,
and 1510.7 of the California Building Code, Section R907.7 of the California Residential Code,
and Sections 903.2, 508.1, 508.1.1, 510.4.2, 510.5, and 105.6.50-10.6.58 of the California Fire
Code.
TOPOGRAPHIC
The City is made up of open terrain with scattered obstructions having heights and widths
generally less than 30 feet, including flat open country, grasslands, hillsides and bay exposure.
The City is also located within 5 miles of San Francisco International Airport and a portion of
the City is located under the airborne easement.
Including a permit and performance bond-related requirements for moving of buildings and
temporary structures within South San Francisco would ensure that all proposed moves and
removals are reviewed carefully by city officials and conducted in a manner to avoid injuries to
persons and properties in the proposed work area.
This finding refers to and supports modifications to or the addition of Sections 1907.1.2, 3410.2,
and 1510.7 of the California Building Code, and Sections 1.8.10.3, 1.8.10.4 , R907.7 and
Appendices AK 102-103 of the California Residential Code.
GEOLOGICAL
The above local topographic conditions enhance the magnitude, exposure, accessibility
problems, and fire hazards presented to the City of South San Francisco. 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 Section 1907.1.2 of the California
Building Code, and Section R506.3 of the California Residential Code.3363365.2