HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1257-1999ORDINANCE NO. 1257- 99
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.12 OF THE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT
THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION, AND
TO REPEAL THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1994
EDITION
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, Repealed.
The Uniform Plumbing Code 1994 Edition (South San Francisco Municipal Code Section
15.12.010 through 15.12.060) as enacted by Ordinance 1199-96, and any other ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.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 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, adopted by reference.
The California Plumbing Code, 1998 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, 1998 Edition. Section numbers used herein are those of the California Plumbing
Code.
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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, finn or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this code shall be punished as provided for in Section 15.06.040 of this
code.
Section 15.12.040 Cost of Permit and Plan Review
The schedule of fees referenced in Table 1-1 of the California Plumbing Code, 1998
Edition, is hereby deleted and replaced by Table 3-D in the Uniform Administrative
Code, 1991 Edition. Any references to "Table 1-1" in the text of the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition, are hereby amended to read "Table 3-D of the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1991 Edition."
Section 15.12.050 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.
Cast iron fittings used for water need not be galvanized if over two (2) inches in size.
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 701.1.2 The use of ABS and DWV 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, 1998 edition.
EXCEPTION: Upon approval of the Chief Building Official, ABS and PVC piping may
be used for underground drainage and sewer applications, when it can be shown that
unusual soil conditions would cause corrosion of metal piping materials.
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 California building code, 1998 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" to the California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, are hereby adopted.
SECTION 3. SEVERABIL1TY.
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
This ordinance shall be published once, with the names of those City Councilmembers
voting for or against it, in the San Mateo Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of
South San Francisco, as required by law, and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and
after its adoption.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco,
heldthe 10th dayof November' ,1999.
Adopted as an Ordinance of the City of South San Francisco at a reoul ar
meeting of the City Council of the City of South San Francisco, held on the 8th
December ,1999, by the following vote:
day of
AYES:
Councilmembers John Penna, E'uaene Mull in, James Datzman
Mayor Pro Tem Fernekes and Mayor MatsUmoto
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
0/~ City Clerk
As Mayor of the City of South San Francisco, I do hereby approve the foregoing
Ordinance this 8th .day of December ,199~.
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