HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1262 (2002)(CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM CODE 2001)
ORDINANCE NO. 1262
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN
AMENDING SPECIFIED CHAPTERS OF ARTICLE 8 OF THE TUSTIN
CITY CODE TO ADOPT THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA
CODES AND. RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO
The City Council of the City of Tustin does ordain as follows:
Section 1
Sections 8100, 8101,8102, and 8103 of Chapter 1 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code are
hereby repealed in their entirety, and new Sections 8100, 8101, 8102 and 8103 of
Chapter 1 of Article 8 are hereby added in place thereof to read as follows:
8100 -ADOPTION OF THE 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 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. The Uniform Administrative Code will be on file for
public examination in the Community Development Department.
8101 Amendment of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code
The 1997 Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a)
Section 102.2 is amended by the addition of a paragraph, at the end thereto, 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 by the Statutes of the State of California, shall be
enforceable through the provisions of Sections 102 and 202 of the Uniform
Administrative Code."
(b) Section 102..8 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"Repairs, alterations, and additions to designated historic structures shall be
regulated by the Califomia State Historical Building Code; California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 8."
(c) Section 202 is amended by adding Subsection 202.11 to read as follows:
"202.11 Infractions.
As a law enforcement officer (as authorized by) Sections 202.1 and 202.2, and as
authorized by the State Penal Code Sections 17, 19c, 19d, 836.5, 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:
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A state regulation of the California Code of Regulations which
provides for enforcement by the Building Official.
City Council adopted editions of the Uniform Administrative Code,
California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California
Plumbing Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code,
Uniform Solar Energy Code, California Electrical Code, Uniform Sign
Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings.
Current zoning code as adopted by ordinance by the City Council
which provides for enforcement by the Building Official."
(d) Section 204.1 is amended by the addition of three paragraphs, and the end
thereto, to read as follows:
(1 )
(2)
(3)
(e)
"The Board .of Appeals for the City of Tustin shall consist of five members,
comprised of members of the Planning Commission. Said members shall hold
their respective membership on said Board of Appeals by reason of, and
concurrently with their terms of service as Planning Commissioners and shall
cease to be such members upon their ceasing to be such Commissioners. The
Building Official shall be the Secretary of the Board.
The Board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
investigations and shall render its decisions and findings on contested matters, in
writing to the Building Official, with a duplicate copy thereof to any appellant or
contestant affected by any such decision or findings, and may recommend to the
City Council such new legislation, if any, as is consistent therewith.
Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The Chairperson of the
Planning Commission shall be the presiding officer of the Board and in the
Chairpersons' absence the Vice Chairperson of the Commission shall serve as the
presiding officer. Notices of meetings of the Board shall be given by at least three
days notice delivered to each member personally or by registered mail; provided,
however, that any meeting of the Board shall be legal for any purpose if the written
consent of all of the members of the Board to such meeting is executed and filed
in the records of the Board. The Board shall hold meetings at its pleasure.
The Board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the Building Official may
prescribe, to employ at the cost and expense of the City, such qualified individuals
as the Board, in its discretion, may deem reasonably necessary to assist in its
investigations and in making findings and decisions."
Section 205 is amended by the addition of the following three paragraphs, at the
end thereto, to read as follows:
"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 reference herein,
unless otherwise specified in this Code, shall be guilty of an infraction or
misdemeanor as set forth in Part 2 of Chapter 1 of Article 1 of the Tustin City
Code, entitled "Penalty Provisions.
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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 provisions of this Code, or of any Code
adopted by reference herein, may 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."
(f) Not used.
(g) Section 301.1 is amended by the addition of Subsection 301.1.1 to read as
follows:
"301.1.1 Grading and Private Improvement Permits.
The Building Official shall issue permits for grading of private property and for
construction, demolition, addition, alteration, and installation of improvements on
private property. Private improvements subject to permit requirements include:
streets, parking lots, curb and gutter, driveways, sidewalks, disabled access ramps
and signage, street and parking lot striping and signage, street and parking lot
lighting, storm drains, junction structures, catch basins, sewer mains and laterals,
water mains and services, landscaping irrigation, and miscellaneous on-site
improvements as determined by the Building Official."
(h) Section 301.1 is amended by the addition of Subsection 301.1.2 to read as
follows:
"301.1.2 Relocation of Buildings.
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.
Upon request to relocate a building or structure, the Building Official shall collect
fees from the owner, agent or representative for an investigative inspection as
established by resolution of the City Council. The Building Official shall determine
if the building is capable of being moved. In addition, ifthe building is to be moved
into the City, or relocated within the City, the investigative inspection shall
determine if the building will satisfy the zoning and building code requirements.
The Building Official shall report in writing, all facts, judgments and information, to
advise the owner/representative, the requirements and conditions to relocate the
building.
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A permit to relocate the building shall be issued to a Building Moving contractor,
(C-21) license. The relocation permit shall include, grading, building, electrical,
plumbing and mechanical permits, as necessary, and 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, or repaired to place the relocated building in such conditions
that it conforms to the requirements of the state ordinances, and the City Building
and Zoning Codes.
If the relocated building or structure would be unlawful, 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.
The Building Official shall, in issuing any relocation permit, impose therein such
terms and conditions including a cash bond deposit or surety bond, 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.
Prior to permit issuance, a refundable cash deposit shall be collected. The cash
deposit is determined by valuation of the project. The cash deposit shall be Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00); plus Two Dollars ($2.00) per square foot over one
thousand (1,000) square feet. In addition, the valuation of the improvement
permits shall be added to the cash deposit. The cash deposit will compensate the
City for the Building Official to demolish and dispose of the building or structure if
job is abandoned or to mitigate water quality violation per Tustin City Code Section
4900.
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 appointive boards, officers, agents and employees,
contractors 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:
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 anyone 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 anyone
occurrence.
The contractor shall fumish satisfactory proof of carriage of the insurance required,
a certificate of insurance by the insurance carrier naming the City of Tustin and its
employees as additional insured, and legal assurance that each carrier will give the
City at least thirty (30) days prior written notice of the cancellation of any policy
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during the effective period of the permit. The insurance certificate shall be as
prescribed by the City of Tustin.
Bond Condition. Every cash bond or surety bond in the amount determined 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 sufficient cause beyond the control of the
permittee, by the Building Official. No such extension shall be a
release from any cash bond or insurance policy.
Default in Performance.
a. If the Building Official finds 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
thereof, and the period of time deemed 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 method to
cause the building to be demolished or completed.
d. Should the building, while being moved, be deemed abandoned in
the public right-of-way and to be dangerous to the public, the
Building Official shall, with no liability to the City or its employees,
proceed to cause the building to be removed from the public right-of-
way, including demolition.
e. Should 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 to cause the building to be demolished or
the required work to be performed and completed."
(i) Section 301.1 is amended by the addition of Subsection 301.1.3 to read as
follows:
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"301.1.3 Demolition of Building or Structure.
No building or structure shall be demolished unless and until the necessary
permits to demolish the building or structure have been issued by the Building
Official.
Prior to issuing any permits, the Building Official will ensure life and property is
reasonably protected. A refundable cash deposit or surety bond 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 or to mitigate water quality violation per Tustin City
Code Section 4900.
The cash deposit or surety bond shall be Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) plus
Two Dollars ($2.00) per square foot for each square foot over one thousand
(1,000) square feet.
The Building Official shall, in issuing any demolition permit, impose therein such
terms and conditions, including a cash bond deposit or surety bond, as may be
necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of all federal, state laws
and City ordinances. The terms and conditions upon which each permit is granted
shall be specified in writing in the permit, or appended in writing thereto.
Default in Performance.
a. If the Building Official finds 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.
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 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 deposit shall be
refunded or surety bond shall be released, less that portion required
to reimburse the City for demolition, repairs, or clean-up expenses
due to the default of the permittee."
Section 301.2.1 is amended by the modification of Item 1 and 2; by the addition of
Item 12; and by the addition of a paragraph, and the end thereof, to read as
follows:
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"1. Accessory structures including, but not limited to storage sheds, garden
sheds, tool rooms, patio and pool supply sheds, free standing vehicle
covers shall require a building permit.
2. Fences, block walls, wood, steel, or iron fences 3 feet and over in height,
above finished grade or retaining walls 2 feet and over in height shall
require a building permit.
12. Other incidental structures and improvements may be exempted from
permit requirements as determined by the Building Official.
Unless otherwise exempted by this Code, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits shall be required for the above exempted items as applicable.
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 the technical codes or any other laws or ordinances of the City."
(k) Section 303.4 is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall
expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by
such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if
the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any
time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. The length of time of
suspension or abandonment shall be determined by the time lapsed from the filing
of a request for inspection with the Building Official or by the documentation of the
last inspection in the City's inspection records. Before such work can be
recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee shall be
one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes
have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such
work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not
exceeded one year. To renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee
shall pay a new full permit fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time
within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable
to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the
permittee prior to expiration showing that circumstances beyond the control of the
permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended
more than once."
(I) Section 303 is amended by adding Subsection 303.6 to read as follows:
"303.6 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 303.4 above
are not applicable and if no changes have been made to the plans and
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specifications last submitted 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 submitted to the Building Official, a permit fee based upon the
valuation of the work to be completed shall be charged to the permit applicant."
(m) Section 304.2 the first paragraph is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
"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."
(n) Section 304.3 the entire section is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:
''When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 302.2 or
302.3, 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."
(0) Section 304.4 is amended by the addition of a paragraph, at the end thereof, to
read as follows:
"Plans and calculations approved for the construction of multiple buildings shall be
revised to conform with new or changed code requirements following the adoption
of such new technical codes by the City Council. Such new or changed codes
shall only apply to buildings for which no building permit has been issued prior to
adoption of the new codes."
(p) Section 304.5.2 the entire section is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
"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 investigation fee shall
be equal to the amount of the permit required by this Code.
The minimum investigation fee shall be as established by resolution of the City
Council. 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."
Section 306.1.13 the entire section is hereby deleted and replaced with the
following:
"During earthwork, excavations, grading and filling operations inspection to satisfy
requirements of Uniform Building Code Chapter 33 and the City of Tustin Grading
and Excavation Code and Grading Manual."
(q)
(r)
The Uniform Administrative Code is amended by deleting Table Numbers 3-A, 3-8,
3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G and 3-H.
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8102 - ADOPTION OF THE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (Volumes 1,2, and 3)
Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as
the California Building Code 2001 Edition including Appendices (Chapter 3A, Chapter 4
Division i, Chapter 10, Chapter 12A Division IIA, Chapter 15, Chapter 29 and Chapter 31
Division III), based on the 1997 Uniform Building Code as published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, shall become the building codes of the City for regulating
the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings
and/or structures in the City. The Califomia Building Code and its appendices will be on
file for public examination in the Community Development Department.
8103 - AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUiLDING CODE
The 2001 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a)
Chapter 1 Chapter 1, Administration is hereby amended by the deletion of the
following Sections; 105.1, 106.1, 106.2, 106.3.1, 106.3.2, 106.3.3, 106.3.4.1,
106.3.4.2,106.4.1,106.4.4,107.2,107.3,107.4, 107.5.1, 107.5.2, and Table i-A.
Section 310.9.1.1 is hereby amended, by adding a new paragraph to the end
thereof, to read as follows:
"It shall be the responsibility of the owner to supply, install and. maintain all required
smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible for annually testing all required
smoke detectors."
(b)
(c) (1) The title of Section 403 is hereby amended, by the deletion of said title and the
addition of a new title, to read as follows:
"SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL OCCUPANCIES"
(c) (2) Section 403.1 is hereby amended, by the deletion of Section 403.1 and the
addition of a new Section 403.1, to read as follows:
"This section applies to all Occupancies, each having floors used for human
occupancy located more than 55 feet (16.764mm) above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access, shall be provided with an approved fire alarm system
and a communication system.
Additional fire and life safety provisions as contained in the fire protection
regulations for the City of Tustin shall also apply."
(c) (3) Section 403.1.1 is hereby amended. by the deletion of the first paragraph and the
addition of a new paragraph, to read as follows:
"In addition to other applicable requirements of these regulations, the provisions of
this section shall apply to every new building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet
(16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access."
(e)
(f)
(g)
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(c) (4) Section 1005.3.3.7 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the first paragraph and
the addition of a new paragraph, to read as follows:
"In a building having a floor level used for human occupancy located more than 55
feet (16,764 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, all
required exit enclosures shall be pressurized in accordance with Section 905 and
this section. Pressurization shall occur automatically upon activation of an
approved fire alarm system."
(d) Section 502 is hereby amended, by the addition of two paragraphs at the end
thereof, to read as follows:
"Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings
in such a position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting
the property. Said numbers shall be of non-combustible materials, shall contrast
with their background, and shall be either intemally or externally illuminated to be
visible at night. All multi-unit residential and commercial buildings shall have
numbers or addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that
would allow fire department access in an emergency situation. In no case shall the
numbers be less than four (4) inches for residential and six (6) inches for
commercial with a one (1) inch stroke.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible from
the street or road shall, in addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units
within each structure and positioned to be plainly visible from the street or road.
Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a substantial
mounting post independent of the structure."
Section 904.1.2 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the first sentence and the
addition of two paragraphs, to read as follows:
"Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the
NFPA standards as adopted in Appendix V-A of the Fire Code amendments.
When a residential sprinkler system is provided where specified in NFPA 13R, as
adopted' in Appendix V-A of the Fire Code amendments, exceptions to, or
reductions in, code requirements allowed because of the installation of an
automatic fire-extinguishing system are not permitted."
Section 904.2.2 is hereby amended, by adding a new item 6 to this section, to read
as follows:
"6. In all new or enlarged buildings or structures when the gross square footage
thereof exceeds six thousand (6,000) square feet or more than two (2)
stories.
For the purposes of subsection 6, area separation walls shall not define
separate buildings."
Section 904.2.3.3 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the
addition of the following paragraph, to read as follows:
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(k)
(I)
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(h)
"An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in Group A Occupancies which
have more than 6,000 square feet of floor area which can be used for exhibition or
display purposes;"
Section 904.2.4.1 is hereby amended by the deletion of exception number 2 with
no replacement thereof.
Section 904.2.7 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the
addition of the following paragraph, to read as follows:
"An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in retail sales rooms classed as
Group M Occupancies where the f1oo(area of the building exceeds 6,000 square
feet. The floor area of mezzanines shall be included in the calculation of total floor
area."
(i)
Section 904.2.8 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the
addition of the following three paragraphs, to read as follows:
"Group R Occupancies.
1. All new Group R, Division 1 and Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, other
than detached one and two family dwellings, shall be equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system. Residential or quick-response standard
sprinkler heads shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of
the building.
2. All new Group R, Division 3, detached one and two family dwellings, where
the gross square footage of the building exceeds 5,500 square feet or more
than two stories in height, shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler
system. Residential or quick response standard sprinkler heads shall be
used in the dwelling portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not
define separate buildings."
Section 904.4 is hereby amended, by the addition of a new paragraph at the end
of Item 2, to read as follows:
"Other fire extinguishing systems compatible with the hazardous materials being
stored or used shall be installed to protect special hazards or occupancies in lieu
of automatic sprinklers."
Section 904.5.2 is hereby amended, by the addition of five new paragraphs at the
end thereof, to read as follows:
"Every new building with any horizontal dimension greater than three hundred
(300) feet shall be provided with either access doors or hose outlets located so
that all portions of the building can be reached with one hundred fifty (150) feet of
hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located
in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder.
The door dimensions shall be not less than three (3) feet in width nor less than six
(6) feet eight (8) inches in height. The hose outlets shall be two and one-half (2
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1/2) inches 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 a portion of the system
that protects the area served by the hose outlet, is shut off."
Section 1503 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the first paragraph and the
addition of a new paragraph thereto, to read as follows:
'The minimum roof covering assembly classification for any building is Class B.
Class A roof covering assemblies are required for all buildings located within the
Hillside District as defined in the East Tustin Specific Plan or when required by
Table 15-A as amended by the City."
(n) Table 15-A is hereby amended, by the deletion of Table 15-A and the addition of a
new Table 15-A thereto, to read as follows:
(m)
TABLE 15-A MINIMUM ROOF COVERING C~S8IFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
I II III IV V
OCCUPANCY F.R F.R I- N I- N H.T I- N
Hr Hr Hr
A-I B B
A)2-2.1 B B B B B B
A-3 B B B B B B B B B
A-4 B B B B B B B B B
B B B B B B B B B B
E B B B B B B B B B
F B B B B B B B B B
H-l A A A A
H)2-3-4-5-6-7 A B B B B B B B B
I) 1.1-1. 2-2 A B B B B B
1-3 A B B B B
M B B B B B B B B B
R-l B B B B B B B B B
R-3 B B B B B B B B B
8-1, 8-3 B B B B B B B B B
8-2, S-5 B B B B B B B B B
S-4 B B B B
U B B B B B B B B B
A- Class A Roofing FR.- Fire Resistive
B- Class B Roofing H.T.- Heavy Timber
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(0) Section 3102.3.8 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and
the addition of a new section thereto, to read as follows:
"Spark arresters shall be installed on all chimneys attached to fireplaces or
appliances that burn solid fuel. The net free area of the spark arrester shall be
not less than four times the net free area of the outlet of the chimney. The spark
arrester screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to No. 12
gage wire, No. 19 gage galvanized wire, No. 24 gage stainless steel. Openings
shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter of larger than 1/2 inch
and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8
inch. Chimneys used with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid
fuel is used shall be provided with a spark arrestor as required by Uniform Fire
Code section 1109.7."
(p) Section 1922.10 is hereby amended by the deletion of exception number 2 with
. no replacement thereof.
(q) Section 421.1 of Appendix 4, Division 1 is hereby amended, by the deletion of
the first sentence of Item No. 1 and the addition of a new first sentence, to read
as follows:
"1. The top of the barrier shall be at least sixty (60) inches above grade
measured on the side of the barrier which faces away from the swimming pool. n
(r) (1) Section 1612.2.1 is hereby amended by the deletion of equation (12-6) with no
replacement thereof.
(r) (2) Section 11929.4.2 is hereby amended, by the deletion of condition number 4 and
the addition of a new condition, to read as follows:
"4. The provisions in Section 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC - Seismic Part I shall not
apply, except for columns in one-story buildings or columns at the top story of
multistory buildings."
(r) (3) Section 1630.8.2.2 is hereby amended, by the deletion of limitations number 5
and 6 and the addition of a new limitation, to read as follows:
"6. Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or trusses shall have
bracing for both top and bottom beam flanges or chords at the location of the
support of the discontinuous system and shall comply with the requirements of
AISC - Seismic Part I, Section 9.4b.
(r) (4) Section 2205.3 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the first sentence and the
addition of a new sentence, to read as follows:
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"Steel structural elements that resist seismic forces shall, in addition to the
requirements of Section 2205.2 be designed in accordance with Division IV."
(r) (5) Divisions IV and V of Chapter 22 of the California Building Code are deleted in
their entirety and replaced with a new Division, to read as follows:
"Division IV - Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, of the American
Institute of Steel Construction. Parts I and III, dated April 15, 1997 and
Supplement No.2, dated November 10,2000.
SECTION 2210 - ADOPTION
Except for the modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212 of this
division and the requirements of the Building Code, the seismic design,
fabrication, and erection of structural steel shall be in accordance with the
Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, April 15, 1997 published by the
American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100,
Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein. The adoption of Seismic
Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings in this Division, hereinafter referred to as
AISC-Seismic, shall include Parts I (LRFD), III (ASD), and Supplement No.2,
dated November 10, 2000.
Where other codes, standards, or specifications are referred to in this
specification, they are to be considered as only an indication of an acceptable
method or material that can be used with the approval of the Building Official.
SECTION 2211 - DESIGN METHODS
When the load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFD are used, structural
steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division II
(AISC-LRFD) and Part I of AISC-Seismic as modified by this Division.
When the load combinations from Section 1612.3 for ASD are used, structural
steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division III
(AISC-ASD) and Part "' of AISC-Seismic as modified by this Division.
SECTION 2212 - AMENDMENTS
The AISC-Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic design of
structural steel members except as modified by this Section.
The following terms that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as indicated in
the 1997 Uniform Building Code.
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AISC-Seismic
Seismic Force Resisting System
Design Earthquake
Load Combinations Eqs. (4-1)
and (4-2)
LRFD Specification Section
Eqs. (M-1) through (M-6)
oQE
1997 Uniform Building Code
Lateral Force Resisting
System
Design Basis Ground Motion
Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-17) and
(12-18) respectively
Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-1)
through (12-6) respectively
Em
1. Part I, Sec. 1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
1 . SCOPE
These provisions are intended for the design and construction of structural steel
members and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting Systems in buildings
for which the design forces resulting from earthquake motions have been
determined on the basis of various levels of energy dissipation in the inelastic
range of response. These provisions shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2
with an importance factor I greater than one, in Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when
required by the Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22, Division II,
hereinafter referred to as the LRFD Specification. All members and connections
in the Lateral Force Resisting System shall have a design strength as provided in
the LRFD Specification to resist load combinations 12-1 through 12-6 (in Chapter
16) and shall meet the requirements in these provisions.
Part I includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this Part, and
Appendix S.
2. Part I, Sec. 4.1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612.2 except
as modified throughout these provisions."
(s) Section 1010 of Appendix Chapter 10 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the
first paragraph and the addition of a new paragraph, to read as follows:
"The provisions of this chapter shall apply to openings into all buildings, including
dwelling units within apartment houses of Group R, Division 1 Occupancies and
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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."
(u) Appendix Chapter 10 is hereby amended, by the addition of a new Section 1033,
to read as follows:
"Section 1033 Garage Type Doors.
Rolling Overhead, Solid Overhead, Swinging, Sliding or Accordion style 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.
3. Doors utilizing a cylinder lock shall have a minimum five-pin tumbler
operation with the bolt or locking bar extending into the receiving guide a
minimum of one (1) inch.
4. Doors that exceed sixteen (16) feet in width shall have two (2) lock
receiving points, or if the door does not exceed nineteen (19) feet, a single
bolt may be used if placed in the center of the door with the locking point
located either in the floor or door frame header.
5. Slide bolt assemblies shall have a frame a minimum of 0.120 inches in
thickness, a bolt diameter a minimum of one-half (1/2) inch and protrude
at least one and one-half (1 1/2) inches into the receiving guide. A bolt
diameter of three eights (3/8) inch may be used in a residential building.
6. Slide bolt assemblies shall be attached to the door with bolts which are
non removable from the exterior. Rivets shall not be used to attach such
assemblies.
7. Padlocks used with exterior mounted slide bolts shall have a hardened
steel shackle a minimum of nine thirty-seconds (9/32) inch in diameter
with heel and tow locking and a minimum five-pin tumbler operation. ,The
key shall be nonremovable when in an unlocked position."
(v) Appendix Chapter 10 is hereby amended, by the addition of a new Section 1034,
to read as follows:
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"Section 1034 Special Residential Building Provisions.
The following special provisions shall apply to all residential dwellings (R-1, R-3
and M-1):
1. Except for vehicular access doors, all exterior swinging doors of any
residential building and attached enclosed garages, including the door
leading from the garage area into the dwelling unit, shall be equipped as
follows:
a. ' All wood doors shall be of solid core construction with a minimum
thickness of one and three fourths (1 3/4) inches, or with panels not
less than nine-sixteenths (9/16) of an inch thick.
b. A single or double door shall be equipped with a single cylinder
dead bolt having a minimum protection of one (1) inch and an
embedment 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 dead bolt 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 leaf on metal frame double doors shall be equipped
with flush bolts having a minimum protection of five-eighths (5/8) 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 [180] degrees) door viewer, except where clear
vision panels are installed.
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3. Lighting in R-1 type occupancies shall be as follows:
a. Aisles, passageways and recesses related 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 vandalism 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
1033 of this chapter."
(w) Appendix Chapter 10 is hereby amended, by the addition of a new Section 1035,
to read as follows:
"Section 1035 Special Commercial Building
Provisions other than Group R-1, R-3 and U-1.
The following special provisions shall apply to commercial buildings:
1. All exterior swinging doors shall be equipped with a single cylinder
dead bolt. 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 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 portion of the
lock by connecting screws of at least one-quarter-inch (1/4") 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. )
2. Wood doors shall be of solid core construction and have a minimum
thickness of not less than one and three-fourths (1 3/4) inches.
3. 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.
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4. The inactive leaf on metal frame double doors shall be equipped with
automatic flush bolts having a minimum projection of five-eighths (5/8) 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.
5. Double doors shall have an astragal constructed of steel a minimum of
0.125 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 (10)
inches on center.
6. Any glazing utilized within forty (40) inches of any locking mechanism on a
door shall be secured as follows:
a. Fully tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing; or
b. 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
c. Iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth-inch (1/8") metal with a
maximum two-inch (2") mesh, secured on the inside of the building.
Items a. and b. above shall not interfere with the operation of opening windows if
such windows are required to be openabte by this Code.
7. Aluminum frame swinging doors shall conform to the following:
a. The jamb shall be so constructed or protected to withstand sixteen
hundred (1,600) pounds of pressure 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.
b. 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.
8. In multiple occupancy office buildings, all entrance doors to individual
office suites shall meet the requirements for exterior doors.
9. Where panic hardware is required by this Code, or Title 19, it shall be
equipped and installed as follows:
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a. There shall be a minimum of two (2) locking points on each door; or
b. On single doors, panic hardware may have one (1) 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 constructed of steel
0.125 inches thick which shall be welded or attached with
non removable bolts 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
c. Double doors containing panic hardware shall have an astragal
attached to the doors at their meeting point which will close the
opening between them but not interfere with the operation of either
door.
10. Exterior transoms or windows shall be deemed accessible 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
thoroughfare and having a pane or opening exceeding ninety-six (96)
square inches shall be constructed or protected as follows:
a. Fully tempered or rated burglary resistant glazing shall be used; or
b. Interior steel or iron bars of at least one-half-inch (1/2") round or
one-inch by one-quarter-inch (1" x 1/4") 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
c. Interior iron or steel grills of at least one-eighth inch (1/8") 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 a. and b. 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.
11. All hatchway openings on the roof of any building used for business
purposes shall be secured as follows:
a. If the hatchway is of wooden material it shall be covered on the
inside with a minimum sixteen (16) gauge sheet metal or its
equivalent. attached with screws.
b. 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.
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c. Outside hinges on all hatchway openings shall be provided with
non removable pins and shall use nonremovable screws for
mounting.
12. All exterior air duct or air vent openings exceeding ninety-six (96) square
inches shall be secured by one of the following means:
a. Iron or steel bars of at least one-half-inch (1/2") round or one-inch
by one-fourth-inch (1" x 1/4") flat metal, spaced no more than five
(5) inches apart and secured by bolts which are nonremovable
from the exterior; or
b. 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 nonremovable from the exterior.
c. The above must not interfere with any venting requirements.
13. Permanently affixed ladders leading to roofs shall be covered with sheet
metal to a height of ten (10) 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 non removable bolts or screws. If hinges are
of the pin type, they shall be equipped with non removable 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.
14. 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.
15. 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) footcandle of light on the parking surface from dusk until the
termination of business every operating day.
16. 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."
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(xl Appendix Chapter 10 is hereby amended, by the addition of a new Section 1036,
to read as follows:
"Section 1036 Definitions.
1. "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.
2. "Auxiliary Locking Device" is a secondary locking system added to the
primary locking system to provide additional security.
3. "Bolt" is a metal bar which, when actuated, is projected (or thrown) either
horizontally or vertically into a retaining member, such as a strike plate, to
prevent a door from moving or opening.
4. "Part" as distinguished from component, is a unit for subassembly, which
combines with other units to make up a component.
5. "Primary Locking Device" is the single locking system on a door or window
unit whose function is to prevent unauthorized intrusion.
6. "Single Cylinder Deadbolt" is a dead bolt lock which is activated from the
exterior by a key and from the interior by a knob, thumb-turn, lever or
similar mechanism.
7. "Solid Core Door" means a door composed of solid wood construction.
8. "Stile" is a vertical framing member of a window or door. A meeting stile is
one which mates with a stile of another sash or a vertical framing member
of a door or window frame when the sash is in the closed position.
9. "Strike" is a metal plate attached to or mortised into a door jamb to receive
and to hold a projected latch bolt and/or dead bolt in order to secure the
door to the jamb.
10. "Swinging Door" means a door hinged at the stile or at the head and
threshold.
11. "U.L. Listed" means tested and listed by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc."
(y) Appendix Chapter 10 is hereby amended, by the addition of a new Section 1037,
to read as follows:
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"Sectioh 1 037 Keying Requirements.
Upon occupancy by the owner or proprietor, each single unit in a tract or
commercial development, constructed under the same general plan, shall have
locks using combinations which are interchange free from locks used in all other
separate dwellings, proprietorships or similar distinct occupancies. This is
intended to prohibit master keying."
Section 2
Chapter 2 of Article 8 of the City of Tustin .is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new
Chapter 2 is hereby added in place thereof to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2
MECHANICAL CODE
8200 ADOPTION OF 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition
including Appendices A, B, C, and D, based on the 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code as
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, shall be and become the
Mechanical Code of the City, regulating and controlling the design, construction,
installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating,
ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat
producing appliances.
The California Mechanical Code is on file for public examination in the Community
Development Department.
8201 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
The 2001 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended as
follows:
(a) "Chapter 1: Chapter 1 is hereby deleted from the California Mechanical Code in
its entirety."
Section 3
Chapter 3 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is repealed in its entirety, and a new
Chapter 3 is hereby added in place thereof to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 3
PLUMBING CODE
8300 ADOPTION OF 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the Califomia Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition,
including Appendices A, B, D, Hand K, based on the 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code as
published by the Intemational 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. The Califomia Plumbing Code will be on file for public examination in
the Community Development Department.
8301 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
The 2001 Edition of the Califomia Plumbing Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Chapter 1. Chapter 1 is hereby deleted from the Califomia Plumbing Code in its
entirety.
(b) Section 313.9 is hereby amended by adding a new subsection 313.9.1 to read
as follows:
"313.9.1 Protection of Piping.
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 installation to contact with
or buried in the ground. Steel or galvanized steel shall be protected by at least
double spiral wrapping, half overlapping with ten (10) mil plastic tape (total forty
[40] mils cover) or approved equal."
(c) Section 604.1 is hereby amended, by the deletion of section 604.1 and the
addition of a new Subsection 604.1, to read as follows:
"Materials.
Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron or other approved
materials. Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PB, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured
to recognized standards may be used for cold water distribution systems outside
a building only. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and
similar devices shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by
the Building Official. Galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, or
galvanized steel are prohibited materials. Use of ferrous piping is prohibited in or
under slabs and within buildings."
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(d) Section 1211.6 is hereby amended, by the deletion of Subsection 1211.6 in its
entirety and the addition of a new Subsection 1211.6, to read as follows:
"Installation of Gas Piping.
Ferrous gas piping installed underground shall be prohibited. Plastic gas piping
shall have at least eighteen (18) inches (0.5m) of earth cover or other equivalent
protection. 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 metallic
portion of the riser shall extend at least thirty (30) inches before connecting to the
plastic pipe by means of an approved transition fitting or adapter."
8302 - ADOPTION OF 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use,
height and area of building structures, except as provided in this chapter, all of the
provisions of the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Solar Energy Code including the appendix
thereto, adopted and published by the Intemational Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials shall be and become the solar energy code of the City. The
Uniform Solar Energy Code is on file for public examination in the Community
Development Department.
8303 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Solar Energy Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Part I. Part I is hereby deleted from the Uniform Solar Energy Code with no
replacement thereof.
(b) Section 306 is hereby amended, by adding a new paragraph at the end thereof,
to read as follows:
"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 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 ten (10) mil plastic tape (total forty
(40) mls cover) or approved equal."
Section 4
Sections 8400 and 8401 of Chapter 4 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code are hereby
repealed in their entirety, and new Sections 8400 and 8401 of Chapter 4 of Article 8 are
hereby added in place thereof to read as follows:
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8400 ADOPTION OF 2001. EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, based on
the 1999 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection
Association, shall be and become the Electrical Code of the City, regulating all
installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring,
connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the City. The
California Electrical Code is on file for public examination in the Community Development
, Department.
8401 AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
The 2001 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a) Article 90 is hereby amended, by the addition of Articles 90-10, 90-11, 90-12, and
90-13 to read as follows:
"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.
2. Any material misrepresentation or falsity in the application 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 or corrections and the time limit
therefore has expired, or for failure to comply with other codes that may be
related to or appertain to the sections in this Code pertaining to electricity.
Article 90-10 I nspections 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, stating the
defects which have been found to exist. All defects shall be corrected within ten
(10) days after inspection and notification, or within other reasonable time as
permitted by the Building Official. No electrical installation shall be energized until
inspected and approved by the Building Official.
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Article 90-11 Approval of Equipment.
All appliances and equipment shall be listed and labeled by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory, equal to but not limited to Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., and
approved by the Building Official.
Article 90-12 Used Materials.
Previously used materials shall not be re-used without the written approval
obtained in advance from the Building Official.
Article 90-13 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 hereby amended, by the addition of a second paragraph, to read
as follows:
"Copper wire shall be 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 basis where adequate safety measures can be
ensured."
(c) Article 300-6(b) is hereby amended, by the addition of a new paragraph at the end
thereof, to read as follows:
"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 addition of a new Article 310-16, to read as follows:
"310-16 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring.
Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require
continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building
Official for proper torquing of connections at their termination point."
Ordinance No. 1262
Page 28
Section 5
Chapter 5 of Article 8 of the Tustin City Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and new
Chapter 5, Article 8 is hereby added to read as follows:
8500 ADOPTION OF THE 1997 EDITION OF THE 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, 1997 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. The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code will be on file for
public examination in the Community Development Department.
8501 AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPAS AND HOT TUB
CODE
The 1997 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code is hereby
amended as follows:
(a) Chapter I Sections 106.0, 110.0, 116.0, and 117.0 of Chapter I are hereby deleted
with no replacement thereof.
(b) Section 310.0 is hereby amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the
addition of a new Section 310.0, to read as follows:
'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.
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
by air gap and subsequently into 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."
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Page 29
(c) Section 320.0 is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 320.0 Barriers.
The design and construction of barriers for swimming pools shall be consistent
with amendments to Division I of Appendix 4 of the Uniform Building Code as
adopted as part of the Tustin City Code."
(d) Section 321.0 Construction Requirements is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 321.0 Construction Requirements.
(a) All 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 shall be constructed not less than seven (7) feet from the top of a
cut, fill or natural earth slope, I~ss than five (5) feet from toe of a cut, fill or
natural earth slope not less than five (5) feet from the property 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 306. A continuous inspection by a special inspector shall be
required on all pools constructed of reinforced gunite, 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
Building Official a written report showing the dates of inspection, and the
result of the laboratory tests. The report shall indicate the reinforcing steel
is per the approved drawings, 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."
Ordinance No. 1262
Page 30
(e) Section 322 Clean-up Bond is hereby 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) Prior to issuance of a building permit for a swimming pool, the applicant
shall provide an agreement and cash bond for the purpose of insuring that:
a) sand, cement, dirt and any other debris is removed from streets, gutters,
curbs, parkways, sidewalks and other public property; b) public property is
left in clean and undamaged condition; and, c) adequate barricades have
been installed and maintained. Said bond shall be in the amount of three
thousand dollars ($3,000.00) for the construction of a swimming pool or
other construction related thereto requiring the use of heavy equipment.
(2) Said agreement and bond may be reduced to not less than one thousand
dollars ($1000.00) for the issuance of a spa, jacuzzi, and other small pool
permit not intended for swimming when 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 applicant at the time and
provided that debris and other materials have been properly removed, and
the public property has been left clean and undamaged.
All damage to public curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveway and light standards
during the construction of pool, shall be repaired prior to preplaster
inspection. A written signed release from the Public Works Department
shall be filed with the Building Official to ensure damages have been
repaired.
(4) If the public property has not been left in a clean and undamaged condition
and/or adequate barricades required by the Public Works Department have
not been installed and maintained, the City shall cause the necessary work
to be done and shall deduct the cost thereof from the bond."
(f) Section 323 Public Encroachment is hereby 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/she may impose. Any
barricading required by the City Engineer shall be provided by the contractor."
Ordinance No. 1262
Page 31
(g) Section 324 Modification of Requirements is hereby added to read as follows:
"Section 324 Modification of Requirements.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Section 6
Following written request by the owner, the Building Official may modify or
eliminate the requirements of this Code where, pursuant to Section 106 of
the Uniform Administrative Code, 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 justify such requests and may apply reasonable conditions to
ensure ultimate compliance with the spirit of the Section in the event of a
change of conditions.
The pump/filter may be located anywhere in a side or rear yard provided it
is at least one (1) foot away from the dwelling exterior wall or the property
line fence or wall and at least ten (10) feet away from an existing adjacent
off-site dwelling window, door, and/or enclosed patio.
A gas fuel fired water heater may be located anywhere within a side or rear
yard provided it is located at least one (1) foot away from an exterior wall of
the dwelling or the property line fence or wall, four (4) feet from an on-site
window, door, or HVAC intake, and at least ten (10) feet away from an
existing adjacent off-site dwelling window; door, and/or enclosed patio.
The heater shall also be installed with clearances as listed by the American
Gas Association or Underwriters' Laboratories and the Manufacturers'
Installation Instructions."
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any
reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The City Council of the City of Tustin hereby declares that it would have
adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsection, sentence
clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally.
Ordinance No. 1262
Page 32
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
held on the 18th day of November, 2002.
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J YI" THOMAS
Mayor .
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PAMELA STOKER
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE) SS
CITY OF TUSTIN )
CERTIFICATION FOR ORDINANCE NO. 1262.
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
Califomia, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council
of the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Ordinance No. 1262 was duly and
regularly introduced, passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
the 18th day of November, 2002 by the following vote:
COUNCILMEMBER AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT:
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Pamela Stoker, City Clerk
Thomas, Worley, Bone, Doyle, Kawashima
None
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