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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1390 ORDINANCE NO. 1390 .. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA ADOPTING. BY REFERENCE VOLUMES I, II, AND III OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1967 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1967 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY ~THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS, THE UNIFORM WIRING CODE, 1965-EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE BUILDING NEWS, INC., AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1965 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, AND AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SAID BUILDING, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL CODES. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Sections 8110, 8130.5, 8130.13, 8130.22, 8130.23, 8130.24, and 8733 of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby amended to read respectively as follows: 8110. UNIFORM BUILDING CODE ADOPTED. VIOLATIONS. Volumes I, II, and III of the Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, published by the International Conference of Builq~ng Officials, as modified by " the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter, are hereby adopted by re- ference and together with the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter shall constitute the Building Code of the City of Arcadia. Three copies of each of said volumes are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. No person Shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or fixture attached thereto in violation of said Building Code. 8130.5. AMENDMENT. Section 303 of Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES. Before a building permit is issued, a permit fee therefor shall be paid to the City of Arcadia as set forth in Table No.3-A. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the Building Official. Where work for Which a permit is required 9-17-68 -1- 1390 by this Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. TABLE NO.3-A, BUILDING PERMIT FEES TOTAL VALUATION $1;00 to $500.00 $501.00 to $2,000.00 FEE $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $5.00 $5.00 for the first $500.00, plus $1.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00. $20.00 for the first $2,000.00, plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including 125,000.00. 100.50 for the first $25,000.00, plus 3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including 150,000.00. 175.50 for the first $50,000.00, plus 2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including 1100,000.00. 275.50 for the first $100,000.00, plus 1.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $100,001.00 and up B. PLAN CHECKING FEES. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $500.00, a plan checking fee shall be paid to the City of Arcadia at the time of submitting plans and specifica- tions for checking. Said plan check fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee as set forth in Table No.3-A. C. REFUND OF FEES. Where no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, the City Controller of the City, with the specific approval of the City Manager of the City, may upon written request from the original per- mit holder filed before the expiration of said permit, refund not more than ninety percent of the .permit fee, provided that no refund shall be made by the City Controller until he has received a report -2- 1390 from the Superintendent of Building and Safety as to the cost of , checking plans, where applicable, and other work incidental to issuing said permit. If the Superintendent of Building and Safety reports that such costs exceed ten percent of the fee paid, the excess above ten percent shall be deducted from the amount which might otherwise be refunded by the City Controller. 8130.13. AMENDMENT. The headnote to Table No. 5-C "Basic Allowable Floor Area for Buildings One Story in Height" ap- pearing on page 54 of said Uniform Building Code, 1967 Edition, Volume I, reading as follows: "For Buildings Located in Fire Zone No.3 the Basic Area May be Increased 33 1/3 Percent," is hereby amended to read as follows: "For Buildings Located in Fire Zone No.3, the Basic Area May be Increased 33 1/3 Percent; For Buildings Not More Than One Story in Height, Located in Fire Zone No.1 and Zone C-M, used for manufacturing and warehouse purposes, the basic area may be in- creased 33 1/3 percent." 8130.22. AMENDMENT. Section 3312 of said Uniform Build- ing Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a new paragraph (d) to read as follows: (d) Emergency Lighting System. In addition to the above, all basement exit ways, of Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, and G occupan- cies shall be illuminated by an emergency lighting system approved by the Building Official and designed to operate when the primary power source is interrupted. 8130.23. AMENDMENT. Section 3805 of said Uniform Build- ing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3805. Every Group A and B occupancy of any height, and every Group C occupancy two or more stories in height, and every Group C, E, F, G, and H occupancy three or more stories 9-17-68 -3- 1390 in height and every Group E, F, and G occupancy of twenty thousand square feet in area shall be equipped with one or more wet standpipes extending from the cellar or basement'into fue topmost story, pro- vided that Group B buildings having no stage and having a seating capacity of less than 500 need not be equipped with standpipes. 8130.24. AMENDMENT. Paragraphs (a), (b), (d), (e), (g), and tj) of Section 3806 of said Uniform Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: Section 3806. (a) Construction. Wet standpipes shall be constructed as required for dry standpipes. (b) Size. Wet standpipes shall have an internal diameter sufficient to deliver 50 gallons of water per minute under 30 pounds per square inch pressure at hose connection, based on tne available water supply. Buildings of Groups A and B Occupancies shall have wet standpipe systems capable of delivering the required quantity and pressure from any two outlets simultaneously; for all other occupan- cies only one outlet need be figured to be open at one time. In no case shall the internal diameter of a wet standpipe be less than two inches, except when the standpipe is attached to an automatic fire-extinguishing system as set forth in Volume 3 of said Building Code. Any approved formula which determines pipe sizes on a pres- sure drop basis may be used to determine pipe sizes for wet standpipe systems. The Building Official may require delivery and pressure tests on completed wet standpipe systems before approving such systems. (d) Location. In Groups A and B Occupancies, outlets shall be located as follows: On each side of the stage, on each, side of the rear of the auditorium, and on each side of the--rear balconies. Where -4- 1390 occupant loads are less than 500, the number of locations noted above may be reduced upon the approval of the Building Official. In Groups C, D, E, F, G, and H Occupancies the location of all wet standpipes shall be approved by the Building Official. (e) Outlets. All wet standpipes shall be equipped with a one and one-half inch valve in each story, including the basement or cellar of the building, and located not less than one foot nor more than six feet above the floor. (g) Water Supplies. All wet standpipes shall be connected to a street water main not less than four inches in diameter, or when the water pressure is insufficient to maintain 30 pounds pressure at the highest hose outlet such standpipe shall be connected to a pres- sure tank, gravity tank, or fire pump. Such supply shall be suf- ficient to furnish at least 30 pounds pressure at the topmost stand- pipe outlet. When more than one standpipe is required in the building, such standpipes shall be connected at their bases or at their tops by pipes of equal size. (j) Hose and Hose Reels. Each hose outlet of all wet standpipes shall be supplied with a hose not less than one and one-half inches in diameter. Such hose shall be equipped with a suitable brass or bronze nozzle and shall be not over 75 feet in length. An approved standard form of wall hose reel or rack shall be provided for the hose and shall be located so as to make the hose readily accessible at all times and shall be recessed in the walls or protected by suitable cabinets. 8733. FEES. Before a sign permit is issued,a fee shall be paid to the City at. the rate of 20 cents per square foot of advertising surface on the sign, with a minimum fee of $5.00. Fees -5- 1390 payable under the Electrical Code shall be in addition to the fee provided for herein. SECTION 2. That Sections 8121.7, 8130.28 and 8130.29 of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby added to read respectively as follows: 8121.7. SAME. Wherever the phrase "Uniform Building Code" is used in this Chapter, it shall mean Volume I of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by Part 1 of this Chapter. 8130.28. AMENDMENT. Section 203 of Chapter 2 of said Uniform Building Code, Volume II, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 203. Upon written application of any person who deems himself aggrieved by the decision of the Superintendent of Building and Safety, relating to the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, and the use of any of which has been denied by the Superintendent of Bui1ding and Safety pursuant to the provisions of Section 105, the City Council shall at its next regular meeting hear all persons and all evidence relating thereto and shall upon the conclusion of said hearing render a final and conclusive determination upon said application. 8130.29. AMENDMENT. Section 304 of Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code, Volume II, is hereby amended to read as follows: Section 304. Any person desiring a permit required by this Code shall at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee as required by the following table: 10-15-68 -6- 1390 TOTAL VALUATION $1.00 to $500.00 $501.00 to $2,000.00 FEE $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $5.00 $5.00 for the first $500.00, plus $1.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 $20.00 for the first $2,000.00, plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including 125,000.00 100.50 for the first $25,000.00, plus 3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including 150,000.00 175.50 for the first $50,000.00, plus 2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including 1100,000.00 275.50 for the first $100,000.00, plus 1.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof $25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $100,001.00 and up SECTION 3. That Section 8111 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 4. That Section 8210 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8210. UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED. The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1967 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as modified by the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter, is hereby adopted by reference and together with the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter shall constitute the Plumbing Code of the City of Arcadia. Three copies of said Uniform Plumbing Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or fixture attached thereto in violation of said Plumbing Code. 9-17-68 -7- 1390 SECTION 5. That Sections 8310 and 8330 of the Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby amended to read, respectively, as follows: 8310. UNIFORM WIRING CODE AND NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED. The Uniform Wiring Code, 1965 Edition, published by Building News, Inc., hereby designated the primary code, and the National Electrical Code, 1965 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, hereby designated as the secondary code, both as modified by the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter, are hereby adopted by reference and together with the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter shall constitute the Electrical Code of the City of Arcadia. Three copies of said Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure or fixture attached thereto in violation of said Electrical Code. 8330. METAL RACEWAYS REQUIRED. Notwithstanding any provisions of said Electrical Code of the City of Arcadia, all electrical wiring and equipment in any building or structure de- signed for use or used as an apartment house, as defined in the Building Code, or in any building or structure designed or used for commercial or industrial occupancy, and including all places of public assembly, shall be installed in metal raceways approved by the Building Official. Further, notwithstanding any provisions of said Electrical Code of the City of Arcadia, all electrical wiring of 220 volt or more, in any occupancy, shall be installed in metal raceways ap- proved by the Building Official. Such wiring shall include, but 9-26-68 -8- 1~0 not be limited to, water heaters, space heaters, clothes dryers, air conditioning units, cooking.and baking units, electric ranges, electric kiln, power tools and all 220 volt receptacles. SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arcadia held on the 15th day of October ,1968, by the affirmative vote of at least three Councilmen, to wit: AYES: Councilmen Arth, Butterworth, Considine, Helms and Hage NOES: None ABSENT: None ~o~ ,~~-?-#~~ Ci ty Clerk of 'the C ty of Arcadia SIGNED AND APPROVED this 15th day of October ,1968. rcadia r(\-~ """"..... ...~ ....- ..... ......... - ~ '~... ~ST: . ~:;>,:~ aftL)-;~ .I/r~ . . '~.~ /L11/)U~ City;perk ,,' r:;- /- " -')' . ,.-/'.......... :""'\, ~ .-......-: ( SEAL )~\ . ~ ",' .....;~ II~'::::;- - - _--" ....." R-..-._ . ., . ~, 9-26-68 -9- 1390 PROOF OF PUBLICA nON (2015.5 c.c.P.) This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp v ;z~~ ,'- ' j) tn-eA /3fo STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Los Angeles, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of Proof of Publication of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above- ..............._.........nn............._...__........................ .._............ entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer Paste Clipping of Notice SECURELY In This Space of the Arcadia Tribune a newspaper of general CIr- culation, printed and published semi-weekly in the City of Arcadia. County of Los Angeles. and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of . Los Angeles, Stale of California, under the date of May) I, 1931. Case Number. 32007; that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published . in each regular and enlire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, October 6, 9. to,wit: all in the year 19....6.1l. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury lhat the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Arcadia, California, tnis ~..... ....day of ...... .Oc.~()1?~.r ..~ .......-;;c:.....: 19........6?.... ...~4-:lA-J,0d.j.lLyjJ... ... o SIgnature PROOF OF PUBLICA nON