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WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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PROPOSED ADOPTION OF UPDATED EDITIONS OF MODEL
CONSTRUCTION CODES WITH LOCAL MODIFICATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 90-1 setting forth findings in
conformance with state law for certain local modifications and
changes to the Uniform Codes.
2. M.O. - hold first reading of Ordinance 1043 by title only.
3. M.O. - introduce Ordinance 1043.
BACKGROUND
The City's Community Development Department is currently using the
1985 editions of model construction codes. These codes are
rewritten on a three year interval with all changes and updates as
voted on and adopted at the International Conference of Building
Official's Annual Code Change Conference. This keeps the codes up
to date with state of the art practices.
While code adoption allows a local jurisdiction to keep abreast of
national construction standards, adopting new codes is also
required by State law in California. The State Building Standards
Commission mandates that local jurisdictions adopt the newest
codes, effective on a date as specified by the State Building
Standards Commission. As authorized by the State, City amendments
to the Codes must be effective before the end of March, 1990.
Codes proposed for adoption with minor amendments are as follows:
Uniform Administrative Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Building Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Security Code (1988 edition)
State Historical Code (1979 edition)
Uniform Mechanical Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Plumbing Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Solar Energy Code (1988 edition)
National Electrical Code (1990 edition)
City Council Report
Model Construction Codes
January 15, 1990
Page 2
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Sign Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Housing Code (1988 edition)
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Building (1988
edition)
While the proposed code adoption ordinance has been kept simple,
minor amendments to the model codes are proposed to address local
conditions, administrative procedures and to maintain compatibility
with the City's existing and proposed Fire Code. Many of these
amendments were also included in the City's 1985 Code adoption.
A resolution is attached setting forth findings which justify these
recommended modifications for changes. Major modifications or
changes to the current codes can be summarized as follows:
1. Fire access requirements to be applicable to high rise
structures over 55 feet rather than 75 feet and require
helistops on high rise buildings.
2. Roof coverings for residential and accessory structures
to be a minimum of Class C except in hillside areas where
roofing shall be of a fire resistive material of Class
A as required by the East Tustin Specific Plan.
3. Automatic sprinklers would be required in all new
buildings or structures when the gross square footage
exceeds 6,000 square feet or in buildings or structures
more than 2 stories in height regardless of area
separation walls.
4. Automatic sprinklers to be installed in Group R
occupancies containing 3 or more guest rooms an approved
modified sprinkler system will be accepted.
The Fire Department has also requested that a modified automatic
sprinkler system be installed throughout all Group R, Division 3
occupancies (all one and two family residences). Staff have not
taken a position on this request. Should the Council wish to take
a position supporting this recommendation, an item 3 can be added
to amendments to Section 3802(h) on the top of page 20 of Ordinance
No. 1043 prior to first reading.
Community Development Department
City Council Report
Model Construction Codes
January 15, 1990
Page 3
The City Attorney's office has also reviewed the proposed ordinance
and resolutions.
Christine A. Shinglet
Director of Community evelopment
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Community Development Department
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF TUSTIN, SETTING FORTH
FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF TUSTIN
WHICH MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS AND
CHANGES TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
REASONABLY NECESSARY FOR HOUSING
OCCUPANCIES
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958
provides that the City of Tustin ("City") shall adopt
Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified
or changed requirements as are contained in the
regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by
Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same
requirements as are contained in the most recent edition
of the Uniform Building and Housing Codes of the
International Conference of Building Officials, the
Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and the National
Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection
Association (hereinafter referred to collectively as
"Codes'# ; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a)
permits the City to make modifications or changes to the
Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7
requires that the City Council, before making any
modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an
express finding that such changes or modifications are
reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and
Orange County Fire Services have recommended that
changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have
advised that certain said changes and modifications to
the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition and the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition and National Electrical
Code, 1990 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to
local conditions in the City of Tustin and have further
advised that the remainder of said changes and
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modifications are of an administrative or procedural
nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered
by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard
life and property within the City of Tustin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Tustin as follows:
Section 1 The following changes and
modifications to the 1988 Edition of the Uniform
Building Code as recommended by the Community
Development Department and Orange County Fire Services
are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the
following local conditions.
A. Section 1807 and 3310 is amended to make fire
access requirements applicable to high rise structures,
with specified exceptions, over 55 feet in height,
rather than the 75 feet threshold of the Uniform
Building Code. This modification was originally
recommended by the Orange County Fire Chiefs Association
and adopted by many jurisdictions in the County. The
amendment was also adopted by Las Vegas after the MGM
Grand Hotel fire. Other modifications to Section 1807
are to conform to minimum standards for high rise
buildings set forth in Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations.
1. Climatic Condition: Hot, dry Santa Ana
winds are common to all areas within the
City of Tustin and Orange County. These
winds area constitute a contributing
factor which can cause small fires which
spreads quickly, and creates the need for
an increased level of fire protection.
This added protection will supplement
normal fire department response available
in high density occupancies, and provide
immediate protection for life and safety
of multiple occupancy occupants during
fire occurrences.
2. Climatic Condition: Orange County and
the City of Tustin is located in a semi-
arid Mediterranean type climate which
predisposes all fuels, including wood
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shingles to rapid ignition and spread of
fire. Therefore, there exists a need for
additional fire protection measures;
3. Geographic Condition: Orange County and
the City of Tustin are located in Seismic
Zone 4. There are earthquake faults that
run along both the northeastern and
southwestern boundaries of Orange County.
The Newport -Inglewood Fault Zone (NIFZ)
which runs through.Orange County was the
source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach
earthquake (6.3 magnitude, hypocenter off
Newport Beach coast), which took 120
lives, with areas damaged from Laguna
Beach to Marina del Rey and inland to
Whittier, and poses one of the greatest
hazards to lives and property in the
nation. Regional planning for
reoccurrence is recommended by the State
of California, Department of
Conservation. There was also an
earthquake in December, 1989, with the
epicenter located near the City of
Irvine. The fault on which this quake
occurred was unknown prior to this
activity. The October 17, 1989 Santa
Cruz earthquake resulted in only one
major San Francisco fire in the Marina
district, but when combined with the 34
other fires and over 500 responses, the
department was taxed to its full
capabilities. The Marina fire was
difficult to contain because mains
supplying water to the district burst
during the earthquake. If more fires had
been ignited by the earthquake, it would
have been difficult for the fire
department to contain them. Experts
predict a major earthquake in our area
with the next 50 years. This situation
creates the need for both additional fire
protection measures and automatic on-
site fire protection for building
occupants since a multitude of fires may
result from breakage of gas and electric
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lines as a result of an earthquake. As
noted by "Planning Scenario on a Major
Earthquake on the Newport -Inglewood Fault
Zone, 1988, State Department of
Conservation," page 59, "unfortunately,
barely meeting the minimum earthquake
standards of building codes places a
building on the verge of being legally
unsafe";
4. Geography and Topography: Traffic and
circulation congestion presently existing
in the City of Tustin often places fire
department response time to fire
occurrences at risk. This condition will
be exacerbated by any major disaster,
including any earthquake wherein damage
to the highway system will occur. This
condition makes the need for additional
on-site protection for property occupants
necessary.
5. Geography and Topography: Placement of
multiple occupancy buildings, location of
arterial roads, and fire department
staffing constraints due to recent
revenue limiting state legislation have
made it difficult for the fire department
to locate additional fire stations and
provide manpower sufficient to
concentrate fire companies and personnel
to control fires in high density
apartment or condominium buildings.
Orange County Fire Department equipment
does not allow easy access to areas of
buildings greater than 55 feet above the
level of Fire Department vehicle access.
These conditions create the need for
built-in on-site fire protection systems
to protect occupants and property until
fire fighting apparatus and personnel
arrive on the scene, as otherwise
required for high rises.
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6. Other public and safety concerns:
a. Smoke proof stairwell enclosures.
The stairwells in the 1980 MGM Grand
Hotel fire in Las Vegas (deathtoll 88,
600 injured) and the Dupont Hotel fire
were filled with smoke which trapped the
occupants in the buildings. The
stairwell enclosures in the First
Interstate Bank fire in Los Angeles were
filled with smoke which required the
firefighters to use their airpacks as
they climbed the stairs to locate and
attack the fire. It is not possible for
the firefighters to carry enough air
bottles for their airpacks to even reach
a f ire on a f loor above approximately the
sixth floor, let alone be able to work on
the fire after it is located.
An emergency evacuation facility on the
roof of high rise is currently required
in the City of Long Beach and many other
larger jurisdictions. Statistics show
that many people evacuate to the roof
area of a high rise building in the event
of a fire, especially if they are on a
floor above the fire. Obstructions on
the roof can block aerial access to the
roof for evacuation or delivering
firefighting personnel and equipment.
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the Dupont Hotel fire in Puerto Rico and
a nine -story high rise fire in Los
Angeles on December 5, 1989.
B. Section 3203 is amended to require roof
coverings on residential (R) and (M) accessory buildings
occupancies to be of a fire resistant material of a
Class C or better except in hillside areas where Class
A roofs shall be used due to:
1. Prevailing Santa Ana winds occurring in
the local region as more specifically
described in subsection A.1 above and
incorporated herein.
2. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute
to serious fire hazard and to the rapid
spread of fires when such fires are
accompanied by high winds. Pieces of
burning wooden roofs become flying brands
and are carried by the wind to other
locations and thereby spread fire
quickly.
3. Semi -arid climatic conditions more
specifically described in subsection A.2
and incorporated herein.
4. Local geography and topography as more
specifically described in subsections
A.31 A.4 and A.5 and incorporated herein.
C. Section 3703 (f) is amended to require spark
arrestors on chimneys and are necessary due to all
climatic conditions described in subsections A.1 and A.2
and incorporated herein.
D. Section 3802 is amended relating to automatic
fire extinguishing systems in new buildings with an area
greater than 6,000 square feet or more than two stories
in height and to require an approved automatic fire
sprinkler system for certain residential occupancies for
the following reasons:
1. Amendments are necessary due to general
findings more specifically described in
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subsection A.1, A.2, A.31 A.4, and A.5
and incorporated herein.
2. On-site residential protection systems
will effectively reduce fire fatalities,
injuries and property loss during Orange
County's and the City of Tustin's unique
local geographical, climatic and
topographical conditions because they are
96% effective in prevention of fatalities
and reduce fire loss to less than $5,000
with two or less sprinkler heads.
3. Residential fires represent 75% of
building fires in California all
fatalities from fires in Orange County
fire service jurisdictions occurred in
residences.
E. Section 3805(6) is amended and relates to
standpipes and requires a hose outlet or access doorway
within 150 feet of all parts of commercial buildings so
that a sprinkler system can be shut off earlier
resulting in less water damage. This amendment is
necessary due to all general findings specifically
described in subsection A.1, A.21 A.31 A.4 and A.5 and
incorporated herein.
Section 2 The following changes and
modifications to the 1988 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code as recommended by the Community
Development Department are hereby found to be reasonably
necessary due to the following local conditions for
housing.
A. Section 315 (g) has been added to state that
the type of soil prevalent in the City of Tustin is
extraordinarily high in sulfur and acid content. That
extra precaution and protection is required for the
protection of steel piping and fittings buried in the
ground.
B. Section 1004 has been amended to prohibit the
use of lead and asbestos cement materials in all potable
water supply systems.
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C. Section 1008 has been amended to reflect
certain natural constituents in the water which are
corrosive to ferrous piping.
D. Section 1212 and 1213 has been amended to
reflect certain natural constituents in local soils
which are corrosive to gas piping.
Section 3 The following changes and modifications
to the 1990 edition of the National Electrical Code as
recommended by the Community Development Department are
hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the
following local conditions for housing.
A. Article 110-5 is amended by making copper wire
the preferred material used for wiring No. 6 and
smaller. This amendment is considered necessary due to
the fact that improper installation creates a potential
fire hazard and aluminum wire size No. 6 and smaller
requires greater precision and care for proper
installation. Workmanship problems have been
experienced in the local area, which makes this
provision necessary. The regulation of aluminum wire is
reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property
within the City of Tustin.
B. Article 300-6 is amended to state that the
type of soil prevalent in the City of Tustin necessitate
additional precaution and protection for buried
installation of electrical items.
C. Amendments to Article 310-10 are considered
necessary due to the fact that improper installation
creates a potential fire hazard and aluminum wire size
No. 6 and smaller require greater precision and care for
proper installation.
D. Article 336-3 is amended to safeguard life and
property within the City of Tustin particularly given
prevailing fire hazard conditions in the City.
Section 4 Additional amendments have been made
to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition, Uniform Mechanical Code,
1988 Edition, and the National Electrical Code, 1988
Edition. On the recommendation of the Community
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Development Department, such amendments are hereby found
to be either administrative or procedural in nature or
concern themselves with subjects not covered in the
Uniform Building Code, Uniform Plumbing Code or National
Electrical Code. The changes made include provisions
making each of said Codes compatible with other Codes
enforced by the City and fee schedules.
Section 5 The City Clerk shall file a copy of
this Resolution with the Department of Housing and
Community Development of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of Tustin this
15th day of January, 1990.
MARY WYNN,
City Clerk
RICHARD EDGAR,
Mayor
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ORDINANCE 140. 1043
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN AMENDING SPECIFIED SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 8 OF
THE TUSTIN CITY CODE ADOPTING 1988 CODES AS THE
BUILDING REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF TUSTI14
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby ordain as follows:
Section 1: Chapter one of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is
hereby repealed in its entirety, and a new Chapter 1, Article 8 is hereby
added in place thereof to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
8100 — Adoption of 1988 Uniform Administrative Code
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain administrative
code known and designated as the Uniform Administrative Code, 1988
Edition, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, shall be and become the administrative code of the City,
providing for the administration and enforcement of the technical
codes adopted by the City. One copy of the Uniform Administrative
Code has been filed in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be at
all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the
public.
8101 Amendment of the 1988 Uniform Administrative Code
The 1988 Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Section 104 (b ) is amended by the addition of a paragraph at the
end thereof to read as follows:
Notwithstanding the ordinances effective on the date of the
construction of a building, conditions requiring subsequent
alterations, additions or repairs to such buildings included in
and required by subsequent resolutions of the City Council, City
Planning Commission or City Planning Agency, or by the Statutes
of the State of California, shall be enforceable through the
provisions of Section 106 of the Uniform Administrative Code.
B. Section 105 Definitions
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the
Uniform Administrative Code, each such name or term shall be
deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this
section as follows:
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1.
"Building Code" -
means Article 8102
of this
code
as amended.
2.
"Electrical Code"
- means article
8400 of
this
code as amended.
3.
"Plumbing Code" -
means Article 8300
of this
code
as amended.
4.
"Mechanical Code"
- means Article
8200 of
this
code as amended.
5.
"Board of Appeals" - means the Planning
Commission of the
City of Tustin.
C. Section 202 is amended by adding Subsection (k) to read as
follows:
"k. Infractions. As a law enforcement officer (as authorized
by) Section 202(a) and (b), and as authorized by the State
Penal Code Sections 17, 19c, 19d, 836.51, 840, 841, 853.6
and 1042, the Building Official of this City is authorized
to issue citations. These citations (may be) issued to
persons who have committed an infraction in violation of:
(1) A state statute of the California Administrative Code
in which the statute or CMA requires enforcement by the
local building official; (2) City Council adopted edition
of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code, or ICBO Plumbing Code, Uniform
Swimming Pool Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code; and (3)
current zoning code as adopted by ordinance by the City
Council which provides for enforcement by the Building
Official. The Building Official or his authorized repre-
sentative shall issue citations for infractions."
D. Section 205 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 205. No person, firm, or corporation shall violate any
provision, or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this
Code, or of any Code adopted herein by reference. Any person
violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of
the mandatory requirements of this Code, or any Code adopted by
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reference herein, unless otherwise specified in this Code, may
be subject to enforcement action as more specifically set forth
in Part 2 of the Tustin Ci ty Code, en ti tl ed "Penal ty
Provisions".
Each such person, firm, or corporation violating any provision
or failing to comply with any of the requirements shall be
guilty of a separate offense, and each day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of this Code, or any Code
adopted by reference herein, is committed, continued or
permitted by such person, shall constitute a separate offense,
and shall be punishable accordingly. Provided further that each
such person violating a provision which limits the time an act
may be permitted or continued, each such period or portion
thereof of which any violation of such provision is committed,
continued or permitted by such person shall constitute a
separate offense, and shall be punishable accordingly.
In addition to the penalties hereinabove provided, any condition
caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provi-
sions of this Code, or of any Code adopted by reference herein,
shall be deemed a public nuisance and may be summarily abated as
such by the City, and each day such condition continues shall be
regarded as a new and separate nuisance and offense."
E. Section 301 (b) is amended by changing subsection 1. to read as
fol lows :
A. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the
projected roof area does not exceed one hundred twenty
(120) square feet.
B. Fences not over five (5) feet high and all block/brick
walls not over thirty-six (36) inches in height above
grade.
C. Oil derricks.
D. Moveable cases, counters and partitions not over five feet
nine inches (5 feet 9 inches) high.
E. Retaining walls which are not over four (4) feet in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the
wall unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I,
II or III -A liquids.
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F. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons and the ratio
of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one.
G. Platforms and walks which are riot more than thirty ( 30 )
inches above grade, not over any basement or story below
and are not at variance with the provisions of Section
2516(c) 2 through 7, Setion 2907(a), (b) Exception 2:
Section 3304(i) Exception 1B; Section 3305(1): and Section
3306(c) and (n) of this Code.
H. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
I. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
J. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R,
Division 3, and Group H Occupancies when projecting not
more than 54 inches, and not subject to the provisions of
Section 504(a) and (b) of this Code.
K. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R,
Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely
above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not
exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons. The swimming pool
fence enclosure requirements of the City of Tustin shall
still apply.
L. Other incidental structures and improvements of a minor
nature may be exempt from the provisions of this Code upon
the determination of the Building Official.
Unless otherwise exempted by this Code, separate plumbing,
electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above
exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be
deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any
manner in violation of the provisions of this Code or any other
laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction."
F. Section 301 is amended by adding subsection (c), (d) and (e) to
read as follows:
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"(c) The Building Official shall issue building permits for con-
struction, demol ition, addition, al teration
and installa-
tion of required on-site improvements such
as, but not
limited to, curbing, walks, stairs, ramps,
parking lots,
drainage devices, irrigation systems, lighting systems, and
landscaping. These permits will be issued when the on-site
work does not otherwise require a building
permit. All
such above work shall be as authorized and/or
required as a
condition of approval by the City Council,
City Planning
Agency, City Planning Commision, Director
of Community
Development and/or City.
EXCEPTION: Single family (R-3) residences
are excluded
from this section unless they are within a new residential
tract being constructed within the City.
( d) 1. Relocation of Building: No building or structure
shall be moved or relocated unless and until the
necessary permits to relocate the building or
structure have been issued by the Building Official.
2. Upon request to relocate a building or structure, the
Building Official shall collect from the owner or his
representative for an investigative inspection. The
Building Official shall determine if the building is
capable in his judgment of being moved. In addition,
if the building is to be moved into the City, or
relocated within the City, the investigative inspec-
tion shall determine if the building will satisfy the
zoning and building code requirements. 'He shall then
report in writing, all facts, judgments and informa-
tion, to advise the owner or his representative, the
requirements and conditions to relocate the building.
3. A permit to relocate the building shall be issued only
to a building,, moving, wrecking contractor, C-21, to
move the building. Concurrent with the relocation
permit, grading, building., electrical,, plumbing and
mechanical permits, as necessary, shall be issued for
necessary site work and/or building rework. Permits
shall be issued after the Building Official has
approved drawings describing the scope of work to be
constructed, altered, repai red, and such other work,
to place the relocated building in such conditions
that it conforms to the requirements of the state law,
ordinances, and the City Building and Zoning Codes.
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4. If the relocated building or structure would be unlaw-
ful,, dangerous or defective and there is no practical
remedy or correction which can effectively be made in
the judgment of the Building Official, or the Building
Official's conditions have not been complied with, the
relocation permit shall be denied.
5. The Building Official shall, in issuing any relocation
permit, impose therein such terms and conditions,
including a cash bond deposit, as may be necessary to
ensure compliance with the requirements of all state
laws, City ordinances and of the City Building and
Zoning Codes. The terms and conditions upon which
each permit is granted shall be specified in writing
in the permit, or appended in writing thereto.
6. If the relocation permit is not issued within ninety
(90) days after notice to the applicant by the
Building Official, a new investigation fee shall be
paid and an additional inspection and written report
be made before the relocation permit may be issued.
7. Prior to permit issuance., a refundable cash deposit
shall be collected to reimburse the expense to the
City for the Building Official to demolish the build-
ing or structure, and dispose of the debris in a pub-
lic
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1ic dump or other action as required of the Building
Official as stated elsewhere. The cash deposit shall
be Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00); plus
One Dollar and Twenty-five cents ($1.25) per square
foot over one thousand (1,000) square feet. In addi-
tion, the valuation of the improvement permits shall
be added to the cash deposit.
8. The building relocation permittee shall take out and
maintain during the life of the permit, such public
liability and property damage insurance as shall
protect the City of Tustin, its elective and appoin-
tive boards, officers, agents and employees, contrac-
tors and any subcontractors, from claims for damages
to public and private property, and for personal
injury, including death, resulting from the operations
under the permit for building relocation, whether such
operations are by the permittee, or by anyone directly
or indirectly employed by the permittee. The amounts
of said insurance shall be as follows:
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a. Public Liability Insurance. In an amount not
less than Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
($500,000.00) for injuries, including, subject to
the same limit for each person, in an amount not
less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) on
account of any one occurrence.
b. Property Damage Insurance. In an amount of not
less than Two Hundred Thousand Dollars
($200.,000.00) for damage to City property, or the
property of each person on account of any one
occurrence.
9. Contractor shall furnish satisfactory proof of
carriage of the insurance required, a certificate of
insurance by his insurance carrier naming the City of
Tustin and its employees additional insureds, and
legal assurance that each carrier will give the City
at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the
cancellation of any policy during the effective period
of the permi t. The insurance certificate shall be as
prescribed by the City of Tustin.
10. Bond Condition. Every cash bond in the amount deter-
mined by the Building Official deposited pursuant to
this Section, shall be conditioned as follows:
a. That each and all of the terms and conditions of
the relocation permit shall be completed as
approved by the Building Official.
b. That all of the work required to be done pursuant
to the conditions of the relocation permit, shall
be fully performed and completed within the time
limit specified in the relocation permit; or if
no time limit is specified, within ninety (90)
days after issuance of permit. The time limit
herein specified, or the time limit specified in
any permit, may be extended for good and suffi-
cient
uffi-
cient cause beyond the control of the permittee,
by the Building Official. No such extension
shall be a release from any cash bond or insur-
ance policy. There shall be no additional
extension.
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11. Defaul t in Performance.
a. Whenever the Building Official shall find that a
default has occurred in the performance of any
term or condition of any permit, written notice
(certified mail, return receipt requested)
thereof shall be given to the owner and/or
permittee.
b. Such notice shall specify the work to be done,
the estimated cost therof, , and the period of time
deemed by the Building Official to be reasonably
necessary for the completion of such work.
C. After receipt of such notice, the owner and/or
permittee thereof specified shall cause the
required work to be performed. Should the owners
refuse or fail therein, the Building Official
shall,, with no liability to the City or its
employees, proceed by such mode as the Building
Official deems convenient to cause the building
to be demolished or completed.
d. Should the building, while being moved, be
wrecked or abandoned in the public right-of-way
and the Chief of Police declare the building to
be dangerous to the public, the Building
Official, in the interest of public safety shall,
without delay, and with no liability to the City
or its employees, proceed by such mode as the
Building Official deems convenient to cause the
building to be removed from the public right-of-
way, including demolition.
e. Shoul d the building, while being
moved, be
abandoned on public or private property
and the
property owner request the Building
Official to
remove or dispose of the building,
the Building
Official shall endeavor to have the building
owner and/or permittee move or dispose of the
building. The Building Official
shall, after
reasonable time (but no less than
thirty (30)
days), and with no liability to the
City or its
employees proceed by such mode as
the Building
Official deems convenient to cause
the building
to be demolished or the required
work to be
performed and completed.
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(e) 1. Demolition of building or structure: No building or
structure shall be demolished unless and until the
necessary permits to demolish the building or struc-
ture have been issued by the Building Official.
2. Prior to issuing any permits, in addition to the
requirements of Section 4409 of the Uniform Building
Code, the Building Official will ensure life and
property is reasonably protected. A refundable cash
deposit shall be collected, to reimburse the expenses
to the City should the Building Official be required
to demolish the building or structure or any portion
remaining thereof, and dispose of the debris in a
public dump and/or to repair or clean public property
damaged or not cleaned by the permittee.
3. The cash deposit shall be Two Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($2,500.00) plus One Dollar and Twenty-five
cents ($1.25) per square foot for each square foot
over one thousand (1,000) square feet.
4. The Building Official shall, in issuing any demolition
permit, impose therein such terms and conditions,
including a cash bond deposit, as may be necessary to
ensure compliance with the requirements of all state
laws, City ordinances, and of the City Building and
Zoning Codes. The terms and conditions upon which
each permit is granted shall be specified in writing
in the permit, or appended in writing thereto.
5. Default in Performance.
a. Whenever the Building Official shall find that a
default has occurred in the performance of any
term or condition of the demolition permit, or
has soiled or damaged public property, written
notice thereof shall be given to the owner and/or
permittee.
b. Such notice shall specify the work to be done,
the estimated cost thereof, and the period of
time deemed by the Building Official to be
reasonably necessary for the completion of such
work.
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c. After receipt of such notice, the owner and/or
permittee thereof specified shall cause the
required work to be performed. Should the owner
refuse or fail therein, the Building Official
shall proceed by such mode as he deems conven-
ient, to cause the building to be demolished but
no liability shall be incurred therein, other
than for City expenses deducted from the cash
deposit.
d. Upon completion of the demolition work, the cash
deposi t shal 1 be refunded, less that portion
required to reimburse the City for demolition 3,
repairs, or clean-up expenses due to the default
of the permittee."
G. Section 303 is amended by adding subsection (f) to read as
follows:
"(f) Change of Contractor or of ownership. A permit issued
hereunder shall expire upon a change of ownership or a
change of contractor regarding the building, structure or
grading for which said permit was issued if the work
thereon has not been completed, and a new permit shall be
required for the completion of the work. If the provisions
of section (d) above are not applicable and if no changes
have been made to the plans and specifications last submit-
ted to the Building Official, no charge, other than the
permit issuance fee, shall be made for the issuance of the
new permit under such circumstances. If, however, changes
have been made to the plans and specifications last submit-
ted to the Building Official, a permit fee based upon the
valuation of the work to be completed as provided for in
section 304 (a ) hereof shall be charged to the permi t
applicant."
H. Section 304(b), the first paragraph,
is
amended to
read as
fol lows:
"(b) Permit
Fees. Permit fee schedules
for
each technical code
adopted
by the City shall be that
schedule which
the City
Council
may from time to time adopt
by
resolution.
No fees
will be
required for work financed
by
the City of
Tustin."
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I. Section 304(c) is amended to read as follows:
" (c) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required
to be submitted by Subsection ( c ) of Section 302, a plan
review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans
and specifications for review. Plan Review Fees schedules
for each technical code adopted by the City shall be that
schedule which the City Council may from time to time adopt
by resolution."
J. Section 304(e) is amended as follows:
"(e) Investigation Fees: Work without a permit.
1. Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit
is required by this Code has been commenced without
first obtaining said permit, a special investigation
shall be made before a permit may be issued for such
work.
2. Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit
fee, shall be required and collected whether or not a
permit is then or subsequently issued. The investiga-
tion fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit
required by this Code. The minimum investigation fee
shall be in no case less than sixty dollars ($60.00).
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt
any person from compliance with all of the provisions
of either this Code or the technical codes or from any
penalty described by law."
K. Section 307(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Temporary Connections. The Building Official will authorize
energy connection only after all work for the project, as shown
on the approved drawings, is completed as required by various
applicable state laws, ordinances, and codes; and as required by
the City Council, the City Planning Commission, City Planning
Agency, the Director of Community Devel opment, the City
Engineer, the Director of Public Works, and/or the Fire Marshal.
EXCEPTION: The Building Official may authorize the temporary
energy connection of the building service equipment for the
purpose of testing building service equipment, or for use with a
temporary certificate of occupancy only after the owner or
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permittee has made a written request therefore, showing justifi-
cation for the connections if the Building Official finds that
no substantial hazard will result. The Building Official may
also require a cash deposit in the case of a temporary certifi-
cate of occupancy. The cash deposit shall be in the amount of
the valuation of the uncompleted work. Should the work not be
completed prior to the date approved by the Building Official.,
the Building Official will order the work completed. All of the
expenses to the City for completing the work shall be deducted
from this cash deposit.
L. The Uniform Administrative Code is amended by deleting Table
Numbers 3-A, 3-B, 3-C9 3-D9 3-E, 3-F, and 3-G."
8102 - ADOPTION OF THE 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE AND 1988 UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE STANDARDS
Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes
known and designated as the Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Building
Code Standards, 1988 Editions, including the appendix to the Uniform
Building Code published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, shall be and become the building codes of the City for regulat-
ing the erection, construction, enlargement, altera tion, repair, moving,
removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area
and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City. One copy
each of the Uniform Building Code, its appendix and the Uniform Building
Code Standards, has been filed i n the office of the City Clerk, and shall
be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the
publ i c.
8103 - AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
A. The 1988 Uniform Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
B. Part I. Part I is deleted from the Uniform Building Code.
C. Section 508 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 508. When one-hour fire -resistive construction through-
out is required by this Code, an approved automatic sprinkler
system, as specified in Chapter 38, may be substituted, provided
such system is not otherwise required throughout the building.
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EXCEPTIONS: 1.) An approved automatic sprinkler required by
Section
3802 (b) 5 may be substituted. 2.) Such substitution
shall not waive nor reduce required -fire -resistive construction
for:
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Occupancy separations (Section 503[c]).
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Exterior wall protection due to proximity of property
lines (Section 504[b]).
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Area separations (Section 505[e]).
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Dwelling unit separations (Section 1202 [b]).
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Shaft enclosures (Section 1706).
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Corridors (Section 3305 [g] and [h]).
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Stair enclosures (Section 3309).
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Exit passageways (Section 3312[a]).
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Type of construction separation (Section 1701).
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Atriums constructed in accordance with Section
D. Section
513 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 513. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on
all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be
plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.
Any commercial building occupied by more than one business shall
have numbers or addresses placed on or immediately adjacent to
all doors that would allow fire department access in an
emergency."
E. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13216, subsections
1807 (a), (d), (e), and (f) are amended and subsection 1807 (1)
is added to read as follows:
Section 1807.
Na) Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to every
new building of any type of construction or occupancy,
which has any area accessible by the public, located more
than fifty-five (55) feet above the level of Fire
Department Vehicle access.
EXCEPTION: The following buildings shall not be subject to
the provisions of this Section but shall conform to all
other applicable provisions of these regulations.
1. Hospitals built as Group I, Division 1 Occupancies.
2. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
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3. Buildings where all floors above the 55 foot level are
used exclusively as open parking garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking
garages and located above all other floors used for
human occupancy."
"(d) Smoke Detection Systems. At least one approved smoke
detector suitable for the intended use shall be installed:
1. In every mechanical equipment, electrical, trans-
former, telephone equipment, elevator machine or
similar room.
2. In the main return and exhaust air plenum of each
air-conditioning system and located in a serviceable
area downstream of the last duct inlet.
3. At each connection to a vertical duct or riser serving
two or more stories from a return -air duct or plenum
of an air-conditioning system. In Group R. Division 1
Occupancies, an approved smoke detector may be used in
each return -air riser carrying not more than 5,000 cfm
and serving not more than 10 air inlet openings.
The actuation of any smoke detector required by this
section shall operate the voice alarm system and shall
place into operation all equipment necessary to prevent the
recirculation of smoke.
All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall
have a light that indicates the status of the detector.
When a detector is located in a space above a drop ceiling,
the indicating light shall be located on or below the
ceiling grid."
NO Alarm and Communication Systems. The alarm and communica-
tion systems shall be designed and installed so that damage
to any terminal unit or speaker will not render more than
one zone of the system inoperative.
The voice alarm and public address system may be a combined
system. When approved, the fire department communications
system may be combined with the voice alarm system and the
public address system.
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The fire alarm system shall include visual indicators for
the hearing impaired, in all public areas of the building
including but not 1 i ini ted to elevators, elevator lobbies,
rest rooms, corridors, exit stairways, rooms and tenant
spaces exceeding one -thousand (1,000) square feet in area.
The activation of any detection device connected to the
alarm system shall cause the alarm to be sounded on the
floor that the activating device is on as well as the floor
above and the floor below the activating device where these
floors exist.
Three communication systems which may be combined as set
forth above shall be provided as follows:
1. Voice Alarm System. The operation of any smoke
detector, sprinkler, water flow device or manual fire
alarm station shall automatically sound an alert
signal to the desired areas followed by voice instruc-
tions giving appropriate information and direction to
the occupants.
The central control station shall contain controls for
the voice alarm system so that a selective or general
voice alarm may be manually initiated.
The system shall be supervised to cause the activation
of an audible trouble signal in the central control
station upon interruption or failure of the audiopath
including amplifiers, speaker wiring, switches and
electrical contacts, and shall detect opens, shorts
and grounds which might impair the function of the
system.
The alarm shall be designed to be heard clearly by all
occupants within the building or designated portions
thereof as is required for the public address system.
2. Public address System. A public address communication
system designed to be clearly heard by all occupants
of the building shall operate from the central control
station. It shall be established on a selective or
general basis to the following terminal areas:
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A. Elevators.
B. Elevator lobbies.
C. Corridors.
D. Exit Stairways.
E. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding one -thousand
(1,000) square feet in area.
F. Dwelling units in apartment houses.
G. Hotel guest rooms or suites.
3. Fire Department Communication System. A two-way fire
department communication system shall be provided for
fire department use. It shall operate between the
central control station and every elevator, elevator
lobby and entry to every enclosed ex i t stairway."
( f ) Central Control Station. A central control station for
fire department operations shall be provded in a location
approved by the fire department. It shall contain:
1. The voice alarm and public address system panels.
2. The fire department communications panel.
3. Fire detection and alarm system annunciator panels.
4. Annunciator visually indicating the location of the
elevators and whether they are operational.
5. Status indicators and controls for air -handling
systems.
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panels.
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9. A telephone for fire department use with controlled
access to the public telephone system.
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Fire pump status panel and controls.
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Cabinet containing labeled emergency
access and
elevator control keys. (Type of cabinet
and number of
keys to be approved by the chief.)
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Cabinet containing eight (8) portable
fire fighter
phones and one (1) headset with sufficient
cord to
reach all portions of the room.
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One three ( 3 ) foot by four (4 ) foot
table and one
chair.
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Plans of the building showing all fire and
life safety
systems, fire -resistive separations,
on-site water
system.
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Air handling system control switches
and operation
indicators.
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17. The door to the building control room shall be open -
able by a key approved by the chief.
18. The Central Control Station shall be separated from
the remainder of the building by not less than one (1)
hour fire -resistive construction with all openings
protected by assemblies having a fire -resistive rating
of not less than 45 minutes."
"(1 ) Nel istops.
1. The roof area shall include an emergency evacuation
facility or hel istop constructed for helicopters of
less than 12,000 pounds maximum gross weight. The
facility shall have a touchdown pad of at least a
fifty ( 50 ) foot diameter and be surrounded on all
sides by a clear area having a minimum average width
at roof level of fifteen (15 ) feet but with no width
less than five (5) feet.
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2. The loading pad shall be designed per Uniform Building
Code Section 2308(c). Helipad landing areas and
supports shall be of non-combustible construction.
3. The emergency evacuation facility shall have two (2 )
approach -departure paths at a slope of 3 to 1.
4. Any helicopter use of the heli stop other than as an
emergency evacuation facility shall require prior
F.A.A. and Community Development Department approval."
F. Section 3203 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 3203. Roof Covering Requirements. The roof covering
on any structure regulated by this Code shall be as specified in
Table No. 32-A and as classified in Section 3204.
EXCEPTION: Group R and 11 occupancies shall have a minimum roof
covering of class C or better, except in hillside areas where a
minimum Class A roof covering shall be used.
The roof covering assembly includes the roof, deck, underlay-
ment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a
roof -covering classification."
G. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code 13216, subsection 3310(b) is
amended to read as follows:
"(b) When Required. In a building having a floor used for human
occupancy which is located more than fifty-five (55) feet
above the lowest level of fire deparment vehicle access,
all of the required exits shall be smoke -proof enclosures.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. For buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system throughout in accordance with Section 1807(c),
smoke -proof enclosures may be omitted, provided all
enclosed exit stairways are equipped with a barometric
dampered relief opening at the top and the stairway
supplied mechanically with sufficient air to discharge
a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet per minute through the
relief opening while maintaining a minimum positive
pressure of 0.15 -inch water column in the shaft
relative to atmospheric pressure with all doors
closed. Activation of the mechanical equipment shall
be in accordance with Section 3310(g) 6.
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2. Enclosures need not be provided in open parking
garages as defined in Section 709."
H. Section 3703(f) shall be amended to read as follows:
"(f) Height and termination. Every chimney shall extend above
the roof and the highest el evtion of any part of a building
as shown in Table 37-B. For altitudes over 2 ,000 feet, the
Building Official shall be consulted in determining the
height of the chimney.
Every new building,, in which is installed a chimney, flue,
or stovepipe attached to any fireplace, stove, or other
device that burns any solid fuel., should have such chimney,
flue or stovepipe equipped with a spark arrestor con-
structed of iron, heavy wire mesh or other non-combustible
material, with openings not larger than one-half (1/2)
inch."
I. Section 3802 (b) is amended by adding subsection 5. to read as
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5. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square
footage thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet or more than two
(2) stories in height regardless of area separation walls.
EXCEPTION: Open parking structure, B-3 occupancy."
J. Section 3802(h) is amended to read respectively as follows:
"(h) Group R Occupancies.
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout every apartment house three (3 ) or more
stories in height or containing more than 15 dwelling
units, and every hotel three (3) or more stories in
height or containing 20 or more guest rooms. Residen-
tial or quick -response standard sprinkler heads shall
be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions
of the building.
2. All other Group R Occupancies containing three (3 ) or
more dwelling units or guest rooms shall have an
approved modified sprinkler system installed.
For the purposes of this section,, area separation walls
shall not define separate buildings."
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K. Section 3802 is amended by adding subsection (i) to read as
fol 1 ows :
"(i ) Dumpster and Container Location. Dumpsters and containers
with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards (40.5 cubic
feet) or greater shall not be stored in buildings or placed
within five (5) feet of combustible walls, openings or
combustible roof eave lines.
EXCEPTION: Areas containing dumpsters or containers
protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. The
fire sprinkler head(s) installed to protect the dumpsters
or containers shall be of the automatic flow control type
when no Central Station monitoring is provided."
L. Section 38049 subsection 2 is amended to read as follows:
"2 . Sprinklers shall not be installed when the application of
water or flame and water to the contents may constitute a
serious life or fire hazard.
Other fire -extinguishing systems shall be compatible with
the hazardous materials being stored or used as approved by
the Chief."
M. Section 3805 subsection b is hereby amended to read as follows.-
"(b)
ollows:"(b) Where Required. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set
forth in Table No. 38-A.
EXCEPTION: Every new building with any horizontal dimen-
sion greater than 300 feet shall be provided with either
access doors or hose outlets located so that all portions
of the building can be reached with 150 feet of hose from
an access door or hose outlet.
Access doors: Access doors shall be in the exterior wall
of the building accessible without the use of a ladder,, and
not less than three ( 3) feet in width nor less than six
feet eight inches (6'8") in height.
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Hose outlets: The hose outlets shall be two and one-half
(2 1/2) inch in size with an approved valve. The water
supply for the hose outlets shall be supplied as follows:
1. By a separate main from the system side of the check
valve at the fire department connection; or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system
arranged to allow the hose outlets to deliver water
when the sprinkler system, or portion of the system
that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is
shut off.
The wa ter suppl y shal l be si zed to del i ver a mi n i mum of 2 50
gpm, at 65 psi. from the hydraulically most remote hose
outlet and 250 gpm. (flowing) froin each additional outlet
up to a maximum of 500 gpm. (flowing) when the fire depart-
ment connection is pumped at a pressure not to exceed 150
psi."
N. Chapter 41 is amended to read as follows:
For the purposes of establishing minimum standards to make
buildings resistant to unlawful entry, all provisions of the
1988 Edition, Uniform Building Security Code, adopted and pub-
lished
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1ished by the International Conference of Building Officials, of
which one copy has been and now is filed i n the office of the
City Clerk of the City of Tustin, are hereby adopted and incor-
porated herein as fully as though set forth in full herein, save
and except such portions as are herinafter deleted, modified or
amended.
1. Section 4101 is amended as follows: The purpose of this
Code is to establish minimum standards to make all build-
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2. Section 4102 is amended as follows: The provisions of this
chapter shall apply to openings into all buildings, includ-
ing dwelling units within apartment houses of Group R,
Division 1 Occupancies and Group R. Division 3 Occupancies,
and to openings between attached garages and dwelling
units. Except for vehicular access, door openings in
enclosed attached garages shall be in accordance with the
provisions of this Chapter.
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EXCEPTIONS:
(1) An opening in an exterior wall when all portions of
such openings are more than twelve (12) feet vertical-
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surface of any adjoining yard, court, passageway,
public way, walk, breezeway, patio, planter, porch or
similar area.
(2) An opening in an exterior wall when all portions of
such openings are snore than twelve (12) feet vertical-
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any adjoining roof, balcony, landing, stair tread,
platform or similar structure or when any portion of
such surface is itself more than twelve (12 ) feet
above an accessible surface.
(3) Any opening in a roof when all portions of such roof
are more than twelve (12) feet above an accessible
surface.
(4) Openings where the smaller dimension is six (6) inches
or less, provided that the closed edge of such open-
ings is at least thirty-six (36) inches from the
locking device of the door or window assembly.
(5) Openings protected by required fire door assemblies
having a fire endurance rating of not less than
forty-five (45) minutes.
3. Section 4110, Garage Type Doors: Rolling Overhead, Solid
Overhead, Swinging, Sliding or Accordion Style, is added to
read as follows:
The above described doors shall conform to the following
(1) Fiberglass doors shall have panels a minimum density
of six (6) ounces per square foot from the bottom of
the door to a height of seven (7) feet. Panels above
seven (7) feet and panels in residential structures
shall have a density of not less than five (5) ounces
per square foot.
(2) Overhead doors shall be equipped with bolts which
shall be capable of utilizing padlocks with a minimum
nine -thirty -seconds -inch shackle.
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Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum
five -pin tumbler operation with the bolt or locking
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one (1) inch.
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does not exceed nineteen (19 ) feet, a single bolt may
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locking point located either in the floor or door
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Slide bolt assemblies shall have a frame a minimum of
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one-half (1 1/2) inches into the receiving guide. A
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Rivets shall not be used to attach such assemblies.
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thirty-seconds (9/32) inch in diameter with heel and
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tow locking and a minimum five -pin tumbler operation.
The key shall be nonremovable when in an unlocked
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added to read as follows:
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following special provisions shall apply to all
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residential dwellings (R-13, R-3 and M-1):
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Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swing-
ing doors of any residential building and attached
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enclosed garages, including the door leading from the
garage area into the dwelling unit, shall be equipped
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tion with a minimum thickness of one and three -
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b. A single or double door shall be equipped with a
double or single cylinder deadbolt having a
minimum protection of one (1) inch and an embed-
ment of at least three—fourths (3/4) inch into
the strike receiving the bolt. The bolt shall be
constructed so as to resist cutting tool
attacks. The cylinder shall have a cylinder
guard, a minimum of five (5) pin tumblers, and
shall be connected to the inner portions of the
lock by connecting screws of at least one-fourth
(1/4) of an inch in diameter. (The provisions of
the preceding paragraph do not apply where panic
hardware is required or an equivalent device is
approved by the enforcing authority. Further, a
dual locking mechanism, constructed so that both
the deadbol t and latch can be retracted by a
single action of the inside door knob or lever,
may be substituted provided it meets all other
specifications for locking devices.)
c. The inactive 1 eaf on metal frame double doors
shall be equipped with flush bolts having a
minimum protection of five-eighths (5/3) of an
inch at the top and bottom of the leaf. On wood
frame double doors, the projection shall be a
minimum of one (1) inch.
d. Glazing in exterior doors or within forty (40)
inches of a door locking mechanism shall be of
fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant
glazing, except where double cylinder deadbolts
are installed.
e, All front exterior doors shall be equipped with a
wide angle (one hundred eighty [1801 degrees)
door viewer, except where clear vision panels are
installed.
(2 ) Street numbers and other identifying data shall be
displayed as follows:
a. Every dwelling unit shall display a street number
in a prominent location on the street side of the
residence in such a position that the number is
easily visible to approaching emergency
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vehicles. The numerals shall be no less than
three (3) inches in height and shall be of a con-
trasting color to the background to which they
are attached and illuminated during hours of
darkness.
b. There shall be positioned at each entrance of
each R-1 occupancy complex an illuminated
diagraphi c representation of the complex which
shows the location of the viewer and the unit
designations within the complex. In addition,
each individual unit within the complex shall
display a prominent identification number which
is easily visible to approaching vehicular and/or
pedestrian traffic.
Lighting in R-1 type occupancies shall be as follows:
a. Aisles, passageways and recesses rely ted to and
within the building complex shall be illuminated
with an intensity of at least twenty-five
hundredths (.25) of a footcandle at the ground
level during the hours of darkness. Lighting
devices shall be protected by weather and vandal-
ism resistant covers.
b. Open parking lots and carports shall be provided
with a maintained minimum of one (1) footcandle
of light on the parking surface during hours of
darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by
vandal resistant covers. These lighting devices
shall be automatically energized during hours of
darkness.
C. Each residential unit of R-1 type occupancies
shall have an enclosed parking space with a
garage door equipped as in Section 4106 of this
Chapter.
5. Section 4112, Special Commercial Building Provisions other
than Type R-1, R-3 and M-1, is added to read as follows:
The following special provisions shall apply to commercial
buildings:
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(A) All exterior swinging doors shall be equipped with a
double or single cylinder deadbolt. The bolt shall
have a minimum projection of one (1) inch and will
have an embedment of at least three-quarters (3/4) of
an inch into the strike receiving the bolt. The bol t
shall be constructed so as to resist cutting tool
attacks. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a
minimum of five (5) pin tumblers and shall be con-
nected to the inner portion of the lock by connecting
screws of at least one -quarter -inch diameter. (The
provisions of the preceding paragraph do not apply
where panic hardware is required or an equivalent
device is approved by the enforcing authority.)
(Q) Wood doors shall be of solid coreconstruction
than tone and
have a minimum thickness of not less
three-fourths (1 3/4) inches.
(C) Hollow metal doors shall be constructed of a minimum
sixteen (16) U.S. gauge steel and have sufficient
reinforcement to maintain the designed thickness of
the door when any locking device is installed; such
reinforcement being able to resist collapsing of the
door around the locking device.
(D) The inactive leaf on metal frame double doors shall be
equipped with flush bolts having a minimum projection
of five-eighths (5/3) of an inch at the top and bottom
of the leaf. On wood frame doors, the projection
shall be a minimum of one (1) inch.
(E) Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of
steel a minimum of .125 of an inch thick which will
cover the opening between the doors. The astragal
shall be a minimum of two (2) inches wide and extend a
minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge of the door to
which it is attached. The astragal shall be attached
to the outside of the active door by welding or non -
removable bolts spaced apart on not more than ten -inch
centers.
(F) Any glazing utilized within forty (40) inches of any
locking mechanism on a door, other than a double
cylinder deadbolt, shall be secured as follows:
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1. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant
glazing; or
2. Iron or steel bars of at least one -half-inch
round or one -inch by one -fourth -inch flat metal
spaced not more than five (5) inches apart and
secured on the inside of the building; or
3. Iron or steel grills of at least one -eighth -inch
metal with a maximum two-inch mesh, secured on
the inside of the building.
Items 1. and 2. above shall not interfere with
the operation of opening windows if such windows
are required to be openable by this Code.
(G) Aluminum frame swinging doors shall conform to the
following:
1. The jamb shall be so constructed or protected to
withstand sixteen hundred (1600) pounds of pres-
sure in both a vertical distance of three (3)
inches and a horizontal distance of one (1) inch
each side of the strike, so as to provide
violation of the strike.
2. The bolt projection shall be a minimum of one and
one-half (1 1/2) inches; or, a hook shaped or
similar bolt may be used as long as it engages
the strike sufficiently to resist jamb spreading.
(H) In multiple occupancy office building, all entrance
doors to individual office suites shall meet the
requirements for exterior doors.
(I) Where panic hardware is required by this Code, or
Title 19, California Administrative Code, it shall be
equipped and installed as follows:
1. There shall be a minimum of two (2) locking
points on each door; or
2. On single doors, panic hardware may have one
locking point which is not to be located at
either the top or bottom rails of the door
frame. The door shall have an astragal
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constructed of steel .125 inches thick which
shall be welded or attached with nonremovable
bol is to the outside of the door. The astragal
shall extend a minimum of two (2 ) inches wide and
extend a minimum of one (1) inch beyond the edge
of the door; or
3. Double doors containing panic hardware shall have
an astragal attached to the doors at their meet-
ing point which will close the opening between
then but not interfere with the operation of
either door.
(J) Exterior transoms or windows shall be deemed acces-
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sible if less than twelve (12 ) feet above ground or
adjacent to any pedestrian walkway. Accessible
windows and transoms not visible from a public or
private throughfare and having a pane or opening
exceeding ninety-six (96) square inches shall be
constructed or protected as follows:
1. Fully tempered or rated burglary resistant
glazing shall be used; or
2. Interior steel or iron bars of at least one -half-
inch round or one -inch by one -quarter -inch flat
steel or iron may be used if spaced not more than
five ( 5 ) inches apart and secured by bolts which
are nonremovable from the exterior; or
3. Interior iron or steel grills of at least one-
eighth -inch metal having a mesh of not more than
one (1) inch may be used if secured with bolts
which are nonremovable from the exterior.
Items 1. and 2. above shall not interfere with
the operation of windows if such windows are
required to be operable by this Code. The bars
or grillwork shall be capable of quick opening
from the inside only.
(K) All hatchway openings on the roof of any building used
for business purposes shall be secured as follows:
1. If the hatchway is of wooden material it shall be
covered on the inside with a minimum sixteen -
gauge sheet metal or its equivalent, attached
with screws.
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2. The hatchway shall be secured from the inside
with a slide bar or slide bolt. The slide bar or
slide bolt shall automatically release when
actuated by smoke or heat from a fire.
3. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be
provided with nonremovable pins and shall use
nonremovable screws for mounting.
(L) All exterior air duct or air vent openings exceeding
ninety-six (96) square inches shall be secured by one
of the following means:
1. Iron or steel bars of at least one -half-inch
round or one -inch by one -fourth -inch flat metal,
spaced no more than five (5) inches apart and
secured by bolts which are nonremovable from the
exterior; or
2. Iron or steel grills having a minimum thickness
of one -eighth -inch, a mesh of net not more than
one -inch, and secured by bolts which are non -
removable from the exterior.
3. The above must not interfere with any venting
requirements.
(M) Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs
shall be
covered with sheet metal to a height of
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feet. If the ladder protrudes more than
six (6)
inches from the building, the sides must
also be
covered with sheet metal. The covering
shall be
locked against the ladder by means of a case
hardened
hasp, secured with nonremovable bolts or screws. If
hinges are of the pin type, they shall be
equipped
with nonremovable pins. Padlocks shall have
hardened
steel shackles, heel and toe locking, a minimum of
five (5) pin tumblers in its operation and
a non -
removable key when in an unlocked position.
(N) All exterior commercial doors shall be illuminated
with a minimum of one (1) footcandle of light. Such
lights shall be maintained during hours of darkness
and be protected by vandal resistant covers.
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(0) Open parking lots providing more than ten (10) parking
places and for use by the general public shall be
provided with a maintained minimum of one (1) foot-
candle of light on the parking surface from dusk until
the termination of business every operating day.
(P) Every commercial building shall display an address
number in a prominent position so that it shall be
easily visible from the street. The numerals in these
numbers shall be no less than six (6) inches in
height, of a color contrasting to the background and
located so that they may be clearly seen and read.
Any business which affords vehicular access to the
rear of the building through any driveway, alleyway or
parking lot shall also display the same numbers on the
rear of the building.
6. Section 4113, Definitions, is added to read as follows:
A. "Approved" means approved by the Building Official as
meeting the requirements of this Chapter with regard
to a given material, mode of construction, piece of
equipment or device.
B. "Auxiliary Locking Device Isis a secondary locking
system added to the primary locking system to provide
additional security.
C. "Bol t" is a metal bar which, when actuated, is
projected ( or thrown) either horizontally or vertical-
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prevent a door from moving or opening.
D. "Part" as distinguished from component, is a unit for
subassembly, which combines with other units to make
up a component.
E. "Primary Locking Device" is the single locking system
on a door or window unit whose function is to prevent
unauthorized intrusion.
F. "Single Cylinder Deadbolt" is a deadbolt lock which is
activated from the exterior by a key and from the
interior by a knob, thumb -turn, lever or similar
mehcanism.
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construction.
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6 door. A meeting stile is one which mates with a stile
of another sash or a vertical framing member of a door
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position.
8 I. "Strike" is a metal plate attached to or mortised into
9 a door jamb to receive and to hold a projected latch
bolt and/or deadbol t in order to secure the door to
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the head and threshold.
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to read as follows:
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Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit
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same general plan, shall have locks using combinations
17 which are interchange free from locks used in all other
separate dwellings, proprietorships or similar distinct
18 occupancies. This is intended to prohibit master keying.
19 0. Chapter 51 of the Appendix, Section 5110; Permits -Certificate of
Inspection, is amended to read as follows:
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a. Permits Required. It shall be unlawful to hereafter
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waiter., to make major alterations to any existing elevator,
22 dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk as defined in Part XII
of the ANSI Code, without having first obtained a permit
23 for such installation from the State of California Division
of Industrial Safety. Permits shall not be required for
24 maintenance or minor alterations.
25 b. Certificates of Inspection Required. It shall be unlawful
- to operate any elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator or moving
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the State of California Department of Industrial Safety.
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Such certificate shall be issued annually upon payment of
prescribed fees and the presentation of a valid inspection
report indicating that the conveyance is safe and that the
inspections and tests have been perfori-iied in accordance
with Part X of the ANSI Code. Certificates shall not be
issued when the conveyance is posted as unsafe pursuant to
Section 5114.
EXCEPTION: Certificates of inspection shall not be
required for conveyances within a dwelling unit.
C. Application for Permits. Application for a permit to
install shal 1 be made on forms provided by the State of
California Division of Industrial Safety and the permit
shall be issued to an owner upon payment of prescribed
permit fees.
d. Application for Certificates of Inspection. Application
for a certificate of inspection shall be made by the owner
of an elevator.. dumbwaiter, escalator or moving walk.
Applications shall be accompanied by an inspection report
as described in Section 5113.
P. Chapter 51 of the Appendix, Section 5113, Requirements for
Operation and Maintenance, is amended by amending Section
5113(b) and a to read as follows:
(b) Annual Inspections and Tests. Except in dwelling units,
elevators, escalators and moving walks shall be inspected
at least once every twelve (12) months by an inspector for
the State of California Division of Industrial Safety.
Such inspections shall include tests of the car and
counterweight safeties, governors and oil buffers to be
made in accordance with Rule 1001.1b of the ANSI Code.
Inspections and tests shall be made as required by Part X
of the ANSI Code.
(e) Inspection Reports. After each required inspection, a full
and correct report of such inspection shall be filed with
the State of California Division of Industrial Safety.
Q. Chapter 51 of the Appendix, Section 5114, Unsafe Conditions, is
amended to read as follows:
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When an inspection reveals an unsafe condition, the inspector
for the State of California Division of Industrial Safety shall
immediately file with the owner and the Building Official a full
and true report of such inspection and such unsafe condition.
If the inspector for the State of California Division of
Industrial Safety finds that the unsafe condition endangers
human life., he shall cause to be placed on such elevator,
escalator or moving walk in a conspicuous place, a notice
stating that such conveyance is unsafe. The owner shall see to
it that such notice of unsafe condition is legibly maintained
where placed by the inspector. The State Inspector shall also
issue an order in writing to the owner requiring the repairs or
alterations to be made to such conveyance which are necessary to
render it safe and may order the operation thereof discontinued
until the repairs or alterations are made or unsafe conditions
are removed. A posted notice of unsafe conditions shall be
removed only by the State Inspector when he is satisfied that
the unsafe conditions have been corrected.
R. Chapter 70 of the Appendix, Grading and Excavation, is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
8105 ADOPTION OF STATE HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
The State of California, California Code of Regulations, Title 24,
State Building Standards, Part 8, State Historical Building Code, for the
purpose of providing alternative building regulations for the
rehabilitation, preservation, restoration or relocation of buildings or
structures designated as historical buildings by Federal., State of
California, County of Orange, or City of Tustin, all provisions in effect
October 20, 1979, adopted and published by Office of Administrative
Hearings, Department of General Services, distributed by State of
California, Documents Section, P.O. Box 1015, North Highlands, California,
95660, one copy of the code has been filed in the office of the City
Clerk, and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
Section 2: Chapter two of Article 8 of the City of Tustin is amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2
MECHANICAL CODE
8200 ADOPTION OF 1988 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain Mechanical Code
known and designated as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition,
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published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be
and become the Mechanical Code of the City, regulating and controlling the
design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, opera-
tion and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration
systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances.
One copy of the Uniform Mechanical Code has been filed in the office of the
City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use
and examination by the public.
8201 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
The 1988 Uniform Mechanical Code is hereby amended as follows:
"Part I : Part I is deleted from the Uniform Mechanical Code."
Section 3: Chapter 3 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3
PLUMBING CODE
8300 ADOPTION OF 1988 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain plumbing code known
and designated as the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition, including the
appendix to the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the
Plumbing Code of the City, regulating erection, installation, alteration,
repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of plumbing systems
within the City. One copy of the Uniform Plumbing Code has been filled i n
the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the
City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8301 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE
The 1988 Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended as follows:
A. Part I. Part I is deleted from the Uniform Plumbing Code.
B. Section 315 is amended by adding a new subsection (g) to read as
follows:
(g) All earth within the City of Tustin is corrosive, unless
the permittee proves to the satisfaction of the Building
Official the specific earth is not corrosive to the
plumbing, piping, fittings, fixtures and/or equipment for
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installation to contact with buried in the ground. Steel
or galvanized steel Shall be protected by at least double
spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil plastic tape
( total 40 mils cover) or approved equal.
C. Section 1004(a) Amended - Water Distribution Materials. Section
1004 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
"(a) 'Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast
iron galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron,
galvanized steel or other approved materials. CPVC, PB,
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 mater-
ial , except where otherwise approved by the Administrative
Authority.
(b) Piping and tubing which has previously been used for any
purpose other than for portable water systems shall not be
used.
(c) Prohi bi ted material s: Galvanized malleable iron, galvan-
ized wrought iron, or galvanized steel are prohibited
materials.
(d) Approved plastic materials may be used in water service
piping, provided that where metal water service piping is
used for electrical grounding purposes, replacement piping
therefore shall be of like material s.
(e) Solder shall conform to the requirements of Section 802(d).
EXCEPTION: Where a grounding system, acceptable to the
Administrative Authority, is installed, inspected and approved,
metallic pipe may be replaced with non-metallic pipe."
D. Section 1008(C) (1) is amended to read as follows:
"C. Water piping installed within a building and in or under a
concrete floor slab resting on the ground shall be
installed in accordance with the following requirements:
(1) Ferrous piping shall be prohibited."
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E. Section 1212 (a ) is amended to read as follows:
"(a) All pipe used for the installation, extension, al teration,
or repair of any gas piping shall be standard weight
wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black), yellow brass
(containing not more than seventy-five percent [75%]
copper) , or internally tinned or equivalently treated
copper of iron pipe size. Approved PVC or PE pipe shall be
used in exterior buried piping systems."
F. Section 1213(d) is amended to read as follows:
"(d) Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall be prohib-
ited. Plastic gas piping shall have at least eighteen (18)
inches (0.5m) of earth cover or other equivalent protec-
tion. Risers shall be metallic and shall be wrapped to a
point at least six (6) inches (152.4mm) above grade or
protected in an approved manner. when a riser connects
underground to plastic pipe, the underground horizontal
metal t i c portion of the riser shal 1 extend at least
eighteen (18 ) inches before connecting to the plastic pipe
by means of an approved transisition fitting or adapter."
8302 - ADOPTION OF 1988 UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, con-
struction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conver-
sion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height and area of
building structures, except as provided in this chapter, all of the
provisions of the 1988 Edition of the Uniform Solar Energy Code
including the appendix thereto, adopted and published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials shall
be and become the solar energy code of the City. One copy of the
code has been filed i n the office of the City Clerk, and shall be at
all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the
people.
8303 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
The 1988 Uniform Solar Energy Code is hereby amended as follows:
(A) Part I. Part I is deleted from the Uniform Solar Energy Code.
(S) Section 306 is amended by adding a new subsection (g) to read as
follows:
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(g)
All earth within the City of Tustin is corrosive, unless
the permi tee proves to the satisfaction of the Building
Official the specific earth is not corrosive to the plumb-
ing, piping, fittings, fixtures and/or equipment for
installation in contact with or buried in the ground.
Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at least
double, spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil
plastic tape ( total 40 mils cover) or approved equal.
Section 4: Chapter 4 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4
ELECTRICAL CODE
8400 ADOPTION OF 1990 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain electrical code
known and designated as the National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition,
published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall be and become
the Electrical Code of the City, regulating all installations, arrangement,
alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connec-
tions, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the
City. One copy of the National Electrical Code has been filed in the
office of the City Clerk, and shall be at all times maintained by the City
Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8401 AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
The 1990 edition of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Article 90 is hereby amended by the addition of the following
sections to read:
Article 90-9 Relocated Buildings- and Structures. Except for
Class B-1, B-3 and M-1 occupancies, relocated buildings and
structures shall conform to the requirements of this code as if
it were a new building or structure.
Article 90-10 Revocations and Suspensions. The Building Official
may suspend or revoke any electrical permit for any of the
following reasons:
1. If any reason is found to exist which would have been cause
for denial of such permit.
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2. Any material misrepresentation or falsity in the applica-
tion upon which said permit was issued.
3. For failure to comply with the provisions of the sections
in this code pertaining to electricity; after due notice
of corrections and the time limit therefore has expired,
or for failure to comply with other codes of this jurisdic-
tion that may be related to or appertain to the sections in
this Code pertaining to electricity.
Article 90-11 Inspections and Corrections. Upon completion of
the work which has been authorized by issuance of any permit,
except an annual permit, it shall be the duty of the person,
firm, or corporation installing the same, to notify the Building
Official who shall inspect the installation as soon thereafter
as practicable. If, upon inspection, the installation is not
found to be in conformity with the provisions of this Code, the
Building Official shall notify the person, firm or corporation
making the installation, sta ting the defects which have been
found to exist. All defects shall be corrected within ten (10)
days after inspection and notification, or within other reason-
able time as permitted by the Building Official. No electrical
installation shall be energized until inspected and approved by
the Building Official.
Article 90-12 Approval of Equipment. All appliances and equip-
ment shall be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory, equal to but not limited to Underwriters's
Laboratories, Inc., and approved by the Building Official.
Article 90-13. Used Materials. Previously used materials shall
not be re -used without the written approval obtained in advance
from the Building official.
Article 90-14 Nameplates. The maker's nameplate., trademark, or
other identification symbol shall be placed on the outside,
where it is visible at time of inspection on all electrical
materials, devices, appliances, fittings, and equipment used or
installed under the provisions of this Code.
B. Article 110-5 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as
follows:
Conductors shall be of copper. Copper wire shall be the
preferred material used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all
installation. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be
made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an
individual case basis where adequate safety measures can be
ensured.
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C. Article 300-6(b) is amended by adding the following paragraph:
All earth within the City of Tustin is corrosive, unless the
permittee proves to the satisfaction of the Building Official
the specific earth is not corrosive for the installation of the
above noted electrical items in contact with or buried in the
earth. Unless otherwise authorized by the Building Official,
all such items embedded in the ground shall be protected by at
least double, spiral wrapping, half overlapping with 10 mil
plastic tape ( total 40 mils cover).. or approved equal.
D. Article 310 is amended by adding article 310-16 to read:
"310-16. Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum
conductors of No. 6 or smaller used shall require continuous
inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the
Building Official for proper torquing of connections at their
termination point."
E. Article 336-3 is amended to read as follows:
"336-3. Permitted use of non-metallic sheathed cable. Type NM
and Type NMC cable are permitted to be used only in wood frame
residential construction, not exceeding three stories above
grade."
8402 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
(a) Whenever any property in any zone is developed with new or
relocated buildings or structures, or whenever enclosed floor area in
excess of 200 square feet is added to an existing building site in any
zone, except zones permitted for single family residential use, or whenever
a residential building or use is converted to any purpose or use other than
that which existed at the time of conversion, all electrical, telephone,
community antenna, television and similar service wires or cables which
provide direct service to the property being developed, shall, within the
exterior boundary lines of such property, be installed underground.
(b) For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and associated
equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers,
pedestal mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets,, may be placed above
ground.
(c) The developer or owner is responsible for complying with the
requirements of this Section, and shall provide all necessary facilities on
their premises so as to receive such services from the supplying utility or
utilities subject to the applicable rules, regulations and tariffs of the
respective utility or utilities on file with the California Public
Utilities Commission.
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(d) Where practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships
i nconsi stent wi th the provi sions of thi s chapter resul t from i is 1 i teral
interpretation or enforcement, the Planning Commission may waive, modify,
or delay the application of any undergrounding requirement upon written
request by a building site owner. Such request shall be filed with the
Planning Commission and shall contain any and all facts which are offered
in support.
(e) If the Planning Commission's action is to delay the installation
of required undergrounding utilities, it may require the building site
owner to file with the City a cash deposit, and/or record a covenant
sufficient to provide for the future installation of the underground
features which are to bedel ayed. The amount of the cash deposit shall be
determined by the Building Official.
8500 ADOPTION OF THE 1988 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain Swimming Pool Code
known and designated as the Uniform Swimming Pool., Spa and Hot Tub Code,
1988 Edition., published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Swimming Pool Code of the
City, regulating erection, installation, alteration, repair, replacement,
maintenance or use of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs within the City.
One copy of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code has been
filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained
by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8501 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPAS AND HOT TUB CODE
The 1988 edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool , Spa and Hot Tub Code is
hereby amended as follows:
A. Deleting Part 1 with the exception of Sections:
1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 1.4, 1.8, 1.9, 1.12 and 1.14.
B. Section 1.11 is amended to read as follows:
"Permit Fees. The fees for swimming pools, spa and hot tubs
shall be those which the City Council may from time to time
adopt by resolution."
C. Section 310 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 310 Waste Water Disposal. No direct or indirect
connection shall be made between any storm drain, sewer,
drainage system, seepage pit, underground leaching pit, or
subsoil drainage line, and any line connected to a swimming
pool, unless approved by the Building Official.
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Waste water from any filter, scum filter, scum gutter, overflow,
pool emptying line or similar apparatus or appurtenance shall
discharge into an approved type receptor and subsequently into a
public sewer. The flood level rim of such receptor shall be at
least six (6) inches above the flood level of the adjacent
ground. Each such receptor, when permitted to be connected to
any part of a drainage system shall be provided with an approved
three (3) inch trap.
Plans and specifications for any deviation from the above manner
of installation, shall first be approved by the Building
Official before any portion of any such system is installed."
D. Section 320 - The following section is hereby added to the
Uniform Swimming Pool Code to read as follows:
"Section 320. Fencing.
(a) Every person in possession of land either as an owner,
purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant, licensee, or
otherwise upon which is situated a swimming pool, hot tub/
spa or other out-of-doors body of water, designed con-
structed and used for swimming, dipping, or immersion by
men, women and children, having a depth in excess of
eighteen (18) inches, shall maintain in good condition an
enclosure or fence not less than five (5) feet in height
above the adjacent exterior grade. Such fence or wall
shall be constructed and maintained with no opening nor
projections which could serve as a means to scale same.
Vertical openings shall be no wider than four (4) inches
between members, and no opening between horizontal members
shall exceed two (2) inches. If a fence combining vertical
and horizontal members meets either the vertical or horiz-
ontal requirements of this section, it shall be deemed to
meet the requirements of this section.
(b) Clearance above ground. All enclosures and gates shall
extend to within two (2) inches of firm soil or within four
(4) inches of pavement.
(c) Gates, doors, and latches. Gates and doors opening through
enclosures shall be equipped with a self-closing and
self -latching device to keep such door or gate secured at
all times when not in use. The device shall have its
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release at least four (4) feet above exterior grade, or so
located on the pool side as to prevent release from the
exterior. This shall include any passage door or gate
opening from an accessory building, such as a garage.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. The unlocking or unlatching device may be located on
the inside of the enclosure at less than the required
five (5) feet in height when not operable from the
outside of the enclosure.
2. Self-closing and self -latching devices shall not be
required on doors leading from a dwelling unit i n to
the pool area.
3. Double gates installed across vehicular access ways
shall be self-closing and shall be equipped with a
latching device four (4) feet above grade which may be
manually operated. Such gates shall be securely
closed at all times when not in actual use.
(d) Access from a publ i c street to the
front door of any
single-family dwelling unit shall not
be obstructed by a
pool enclosure.
(e) Except for single-family residences,
the fence or walls
shall be so located so there will be
no access from any
dwelling unit into the pool enclosure.
The fence or walls
shall serve to isolate the pool from
other activities or
structures, and shall be located within fifty (5U) feet of
the pool. Gates or doors into such
enclosures shall be
located in view of the pool. A building
wall with no doors
may be used as part of such pool enclosure
when within the
specified distance of the pool.
EXCEPTIONS: When approved by the Director of Community
Development, such enclosures may include sunshade, toilet
or shower structures which are used only in conjunction
with the pool. Access through an accessory recreation
building may be permitted through a lockable door with a
sign above door, one -inch letters with contrasting back-
ground, Lock Door When Pool Is Not In Use."
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Any lights used to illuminate any swimming pool enclosure
shall be so arranged and shaded as to reflect light away
from any adjoining premises.
(f) Plaster inspection or approval to fill the pool with water
shall be withheld by the Director of Building Safety until
there has been compliance with all fencing and other
requirements of this Chapter."
E. Section 321 Construction Requirements is added to read as
follows:
"Section 321. Construction Requirements.
(a) A11 pool construction shall be in conformance with
engineered design for expansive soils, unless a soils
report by a registered engineer approved by the Building
Official indicates otherwise.
(b) The pool
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line
(measured
from water line).
(c) A swimming pool constructed of reinforced concrete or
pneumatically placed concrete is not described as an
exception in Uniform Administrative Code Section 305(a). A
continuous inspection by a special inspector shall be
required on all pools constructed of reinforced guni te, or
reinforced cast in place concrete. Said special inspector
shall insure all electrical bonding is properly installed;
ensure all required reinforcing steel and diving board or
slide anchor bolts are properly in place, ensure concrete
is cast to the thickness required for expansive soil,
ensure the concrete is properly placed; and take test
samples during the placing of concrete and such samples
shall be tested by an approved testing laboratory to attain
a strength exceeding two thousand (2,000) psi, or as
required by the design engineer at twenty-eight (28) days.
Should such test show the concrete to fail or to be of
questionable quality or strength, the special inspector may
require core tests to be taken upon approval of the
Building Official. Special inspectors shall submit to the
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Building Official a written report showing the dates of
inspection, and the result of the laboratory tests. Thi s
report shall indicate the reinforcing steel is per the
approved drawings and per Chapter 26, UBC, expansive soil
details were followed,, the work complies with the approved
drawings, this Code and footings and anchor bolts of diving
boards and other pool accessories are adequate."
F. Section 322 Clean -Up Bond is added to read as follows:
"Section 322. Clean -Up Bond. The Building Official shall, prior
to issuing a permit for a swimming pool, require clean-up bonds
as follows:"
(1) Each applicant for a swimming pool permit shall provide,
before issuance, an agreement and cash bond for the purpose
of insuring a) that all sand, cement, dirt and any other
debris is removed from streets, gutters, curbs, parkways,
sidewalks and other public property, b) that the public
property shall be left in clean and undamaged condition,
and c) that adequate barricades have been installed and
maintained. Said bond shall be in the amount of fifteen
hundred dollars ( $1500.00) for the construction of a swim-
ming pool or other construction related thereto requiring
the use of heavy equipment.
(2) Said agreement and bond may be reduced to not less than
five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the issuance of a spa,
jacuzzi, and other small pool permit not intended for swim-
ming, when in the determination of the Building Official
the scope of the project will have a minimal impact on
public improvements; by reason of not requiring the use of
heavy construction equipment over curbs, sidewalks or
public streets.
(3) Said bond shall terminate and be returnable to the appli-
cant at the time and provided that a) debris and other
materials have been properly removed, b) the public
property has been left clean and undamaged.
All damage to public curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways
and light standards during the construction of pool, shall
be repaired prior to preplaster inspection. A written,
signed release from the City Engineer shall be filed with
the Building Official to ensure damages have been repaired.
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A letter stating that excess dirt, debris, trash and other
materials from the pool construction have been disposed of
at the Orange County disposal station or other authorized
location, must be delivered to the Building Official by the
permittee prior to prepl aster inspection.
(4) If the public property has not been left in a clean and
undamaged condition and/or adequate barricades required by
the City Engineer have riot been installed and maintained,
the City shall cause the necessary work to be done and
shall deduct the cost thereof from the bond."
G. Section 323 Public Encroachment is added to read as follows:
"Section 323. Public Encroachment. Construction materials,
debris, trash containers (dumpsters), and other non -vehicle
materials shall not be deposited on public property without the
written approval of the City Engineer and only under such
conditions as he may impose. Any barricading required by the
City Engineer shall be provided by the contractor at his
expense.
The Building Official shall advise at permit issuance, and he
shall enforce the requirement of this Section by stop order if
necessary."
H. Section 324 Modification of Requirements, is added to read as
follows:
"Section 324. Modification of Requirements.
(a) Following written request by the owner, the Building
Official may modify or eliminate the requirements of this
Code where, in the judgment of the Building Official, UAC
Section 108, such request is justified and will not result
in unsafe conditions. The Building Official may require
that evidence or proof in the form of affidavits, recorded
easements or other documents be submitted to substantiate
or justify such requests and may apply reasonable condi-
tions to ensure ultimate compliance with the spirit of this
Section in the event of a change of conditions.
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(b) The pump/filter may be located in the side yard setback
provided it is within one (1) foot of the dwelling exterior
wall and four (4) feet from the property line and at least
ten (10) feet away from an existing adjacent on-site or
off-site dwelling window and/or enclosed patio. This
provision is to attenuate noise to a reasonable level. A
pump/filter may be located anywhere within five ( 5 ) feet of
a rear property line provided it is at least ten (10) feet
away from an off-site dwelling window.
(c) The gas fuel fired water heater may be located within the
side yard setback, provided it is located within one (1)
foot of the exterior wall of the dwelling, four (4) feet
from a window or door, ten (10) feet from an HVAC air
intake, window, greenhouse or enclosed patio (on- or
off-site) . A gas fuel fired water heater may be located
anywhere within five (5) feet of a rear property line
provided said property line contains a non-combustible
wall. The heater shall also be installed with clearance as
listed by the American Gas Association or Underwriters'
Laboratories."
Section 6: Chapter 6 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is amended
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 6
8600 ADOPTION OF 1988 UNIFORM SIGN CODE
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construc-
tion, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demoli-
tion, occupancy, equipment, use, height and area of building structures,
except as provided in this Chapter, all of the provisions of the 1938
edition of the Uniform Sign Code including the appendix thereto, adopted
and published by the International Conference of Building officials shall
be and become the Sign Code of the City. One copy of the Uniform Sign Code
has been filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times
maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8601 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE
The 1988 edition of the Uniform Sign Code is amended by deleting
Section 1401.
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8602 CONFLICTS WITH ARTICLE 94009 SIGNING CODE
Nothi ng i n thi s Arti cl e 8600 shal l be construed to be in confI i ct wi th
Article 9400, Signing Code, Tustin City Code and guidelines and standards
"regarding" ... "the character of signs and sign structure ... The
purpose of Article 8600, Sign Code, Tustin City Code, is to provide
minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and pub l is welfare by
regulating and controlling the design, quality of materials, construction,
location, electrification and maintenance of all signs and sign structures
not within a building. Any conflicts between Article 9400 and Article 8,
Building Regulations, Tustin City Code, regarding enforcement of adopted
codes and amendments, the provisions and requirements of Article 8 shall
govern.
Section 6: Chapter 7 of Article 8 of the Tustin City code is amended
to read as follows:
.CHAPTER 7
8700 ADOPTION OF 1988 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, thatcertain
Edition, housing
bycode town
he
and designated as the Uniform Housing Code, 19 , published
International Conference of Building Officials, shall become the Housing
Code of the City, regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, loca-
tion and maintenance of all residential buildings and structures within
this City. One copy of the Uniform Housing Code has been filed in the
office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the City
Clerk for use and examination by the public.
Section 8 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is amended to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 8
8800 ADOPTION OF 1988 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, that
thcertain
building
code known and designated as the Uniform Code for
ment of
Dangerous Buildings, 1988 Edition, published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, shall be and become the Code of the City
for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; providing for a just, equitable
and practical method, to be cumulative with and in addition to, any other
remedies provided by the Building Code, Housing Code, or otherwise avail-
able at law., whereby buildings or structures which from any cause endanger
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the life.,
1imb, health, morals, property,
safety or welfare of the general
public or
their occupants, may be requested
to be repaired, vacated or
demolished. One copy of the Uniform Code
for
the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings
has been filed in the office of
the
City Clerk, and shall be at
all times
maintained by the City Clerk
for
use and examination by the
public.
8801 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORI4 CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings is amended as follows:
A. Section 801(a) is amended to read as follows:
"(a) Procedure. When any work of repair or demolition is to be
done pursuant to Section 701(c)3 of this code, the Building
Official shall cause the work to be accomplished by City
personnel or by private contract under the direction of the
Building Official. Plans and specifications therefore may
be prepared by the Building Official, or he may employ such
architectural and/or engineering assistance on a contract
basis as he may deem reasonably necessary. If any part of
the work is to be accomplished by private contract,
standard public works contractural procedures shall be
followed."
B. Section 802(a) is amended to read as follows:
"(a) General. The legislative body of this jurisdiction shall
establish a special revolving fund to be designated as the
repair and demolition fund. Payments shall be made out of
said fund upon the demand of the Building Official to defray
the costs and expenses which may be incurred by this juris-
diction
uris-
diction in doing or causing to be done the necessary work of
repair or demolition of dangerous buildings."
C. Section 901 is amended to read as follows:
"The Building Official shall keep an itemized account of the
expense incurred by this jurisdiction in the repair or demoli-
tion of any building done pursuant to the provisions of Section
701(c)3 of this Code. Upon the completion of the work of repair
or demolition, said Building Official shall prepare and file
with the clerk of this jurisdiction a report specifying the work
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done, the itemized and total cost of the work, a description of
the real property upon which the building or structure is or was
located, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled to
notice pursuant to Subsection (c) of Section 401."
D. Section 902 is amended to read as follows:
"Upon receipt of said report, the clerk of this jurisdiction
shall present it to the legislative body of this jurisdiction
for consideration. The legislative body of this jurisdiction
shall fix a time, date and place for hearing said report, and
any protests or objections thereto. The clerk of this jurisdic-
tion shall cause notice of said hearing to be posted upon the
property involved, published once in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City, and served by certified mail,, postage
prepaid, addressed to the owner of the property as his name and
address appear on the last equalized assesment roll of the.
County, if such so appear, or as known to the Clerk. Such
notice shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the date
set for hearing and shall specify the day, hour, and place when
the legislative body will hear and pass upon the Building
Official's report, together with any objections or protests
which may be filed as hereinafter provided by any person
interested in or affected by the proposed change."
E. Section 903 is amended to read as follows:
"Any person interested in or affected by the proposed charge may
file written protests or objections with the clerk of this
jurisdiction at any time prior to the time set for the hearing
on the report of the Building Official. Each such protest or
objection must contain a description of the property in which
the signer thereof is interested, and the grounds of such
protest or objection. The clerk of this jurisdiction shall
endorse on every such protest or objection the date it was
received by him. He shall present such protest or objection to
the legislative body of this jurisdiction at the time set for
the hearing, and no other protests or objections shall be
considered."
F. Section 904 is amended to read as follows:
"Upon the day and hour fixed for the hearing of the legislative
body of this jurisdiction shall hear and pass upon the report of
the Building Official together with any such objections or
protests. The legislative body may make such revision,
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correction or modification in the report or the charge as it may
deem just, and when the legislative body is satisfied with the
correctness of the charge, the report (as submitted or as
revised, corrected or modified) together with the charge, shall
be confirmed or rejected. The decision of the legislative body
of this jurisdiction on the report and the charge, and on all
protests or objections., shall be final and conclusive."
Section 9:
SEVERABILITY OF PARTS OF THIS ORDINANCE AND THE ADOPTED CODES
It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that
the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this
Ordinance and the adopted Codes are severable, and if any phrase,
clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this Code shall be declared
unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of court of
competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionally shall not affect any
of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections
of this Ordinance and the adopted Codes.
Section 10:
This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after
its passage and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and
adoption of this Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Tustin
and shall, within fifteen (15) days after its final passage, post a
certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance at City Hall and
cause a summary of the Ordinance to be published once in the Tustin
News, a newspaper of general circulation which is hereby designated
for that purpose.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Tustin, held on the 15th day of January, 1990.
MARY E. WYNN
City Clerk
RICHARD -EDGAR
Mayor