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ORDINANCE NO. 2167
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL
CODE REL:\TING TO BUILDING REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE,VOLUMES 1 AND 2, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, VOLUME 3, INCLUDING STATE OF CALIFORNiA
AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISD,ICTIONS AND CERTAIN
OTHER AMENDMENTS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND
FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INSTALLATION STANDARDS
AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL
JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND
FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2001 EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INDICES, TABLES, AND STATE
OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICT'IONS,
PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTI;CTION
~. ASSOCIATION; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA MECHNICAL CODE, ~QQ1.
EDITION, WITH APPENDICES, INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO LOCAL JURISDICTIONS,
PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OLf:'LUMBING-AND MECHANICALOFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING
XBY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE,
/ '2000 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION,
PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF
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BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, 2001 EDITION, WITH
APPENDICES AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS APPLICABLE TO
LOCAL JURISDICTIONS, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION, PUBLISHED AND ADOPTED BY THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; AND FURTHER
AMENDING SECTION 8641.2 OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 0, Part 4 of Article VIII and Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the
Arcadia Municipal Code are hereby deleted in their entirety.
SECTION 2.
A new Chapter 1 is hereby added to Article VIII of the Arcadia
Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
PART 1
ADOPTION
8110. ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this part, the
City Council hereby adopts as the building regulations for the City the 2001 editions of the
California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, and the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building
Code, Volume 3, including State of California Amendments applicable to local jurisdictions
and Appendix Chapter 3A, Division I (Requirements for Group R, Division 6 Occupancies),
Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II (Detention and Correction Facilities), Appendix Chapter
12, Division I (Interior Environment [ added due to local climatic conditions] ), Appendix
Chapter 12, Division IIA (Sound Transmission Control), Appendix Chapter 15 (Reroofing
[added due to local climatic conditions] ), Appendix Chapter 18 (Waterproofing and
Dampproofing Foundations [added due to local geological conditions] ), Appendix Chapter
31, Division II (Membrane Structures [added due to local geological conditions)), Appendix
Chapter 31 , Division III (Patio Covers [added due to local geological conditions)), Appendix
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Chapter 33 (Excavation and Grading [ added due to local geological and topographical
conditions] ), Appendix Chapter 34, Division I (Existing Structures [administrative]) and
Appendix Chapter 34, Division III (Repair to Buildings and Structures Damaged by the
Occurrence of a Natural Disaster [added due to local geological conditions]), published and
adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials. The code shall govern,
regulate and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of
this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 2
PURPOSE
8120. PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb,
health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and
structures within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein.
PART 3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
8130. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
8130.1 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 102.3 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code to
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read as follows:
102.3 Attractive Nuisance. Attractive nuisances (those objects which, by their
nature, may attract children or other curious individuals) including, but not limited
to, unprotected and hazardous ponds, pools or excavations and buildings or
structures undergoing demolition, repair, rehabilitation or construction shall be
fenced or otherwise secured when required by the Building Official.
8130.2 AMENDMENT
[ADMI NISTRA TIVE]
Volume 1, Section 105.1 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
105.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or
determinations made by the Building Official or the Fire Chief relative to the
application and interpretation of the City's Building and Fire codes, the Planning
Commission shall act as the Arcadia Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals.
The Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal until the Building Official
orthe Fire Chief has rendered a decision in writing. An appeal shall be filed with
the City within 30 days from the date of his or her written decision; in addition, an
appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council
Resolution. The appeal shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the order,
decision or determination being appealed. A hearing shall be scheduled before
the Planning Commission as soon as practicable from the date of receipt of the
appeal. The Building Official or the Fire chief, as applicable, shall prepare a
written report for the Planning Commission. The decision of the Planning
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Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council. The appeal to the
City Council shall be in writing and shall be filed with the City within five (5)
working days from the date of the Planning Commission's decision; in addition,
an appeals fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council
Resolution. A hearing shall be scheduled before the City Council as soon as
practicable from the date of the receipt of the written appeal. The Building
Official or the Fire Chief, as applicable, shall prepare a written report for the City
Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
8130.3 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 106.1 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
106.1 Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 106.2, no building or
structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered
repaired, moved, improved, removed, installed, converted or demolished and
security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices shall not be erected,
installed, constructed or maintained on any window, door or other opening on
any building or structure unless a separate permit for each building or structure
has first been obtained from the Building Official.
8130.4 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 1 in Chapter 1 of the California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
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playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed
120 square feet and the highest point of the roof does not exceed 8 feet, 6
inches above adjacent grade. The accessory building shall comply with the
City's zoning code regardless of whether a permit for said structure is
required.
8130.5 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 2 in Chapter 1 of the California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
2. Wood, chain link, wrought iron, and similar fences not over six (6) feet in
height and masonry garden or pilaster walls under two (2) feet in height.
Fences shall comply with the City's zoning code regardless of whether a
permit is required.
8130.6 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 5 in Chapter 1 of the California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
5. Retaining walls under two (2) feet in height measured from the top of
the footing to the top of the wall unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids. Retaining walls shall comply
with the City's zoning code regardless of whether a permit is
required.
8130.7 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 106.3.2 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended
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to read as follows:
106.3.2 Submittal Documents. Architectural, structural, grading, drainage,
and erosion control plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams,
soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs
and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted
in two or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not
prepared by an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the
applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does
not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The
Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be
prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the state to
practice as such even if not required by state law.
EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans,
calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found
that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing plans is not
necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
8130.8 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 10644 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
106.4.4 Expiration. 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
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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 or no
progressive work has been verified by a City building inspection for a period of
180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained to do so, and the fee therefore 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. In order to
renew an expired permit after one (1) year, the permittee shall pay a new permit
fee.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of 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 on written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken. The Building Official may deny or
conditionally approve the extension of an unexpired permit if property
maintenance or other municipal code violations exist at the site. No permit shall
be extended more than once.
8130.9 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 107.1 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
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107.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule
set forth in the resolution adopted by the City Council.
8130.10 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 107.2 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
107.2 Permit Fees. A fee for each permit shall be paid to the City in an amount
established by City Council Resolution.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code
shall be based on the Building Valuation Data table, latest edition, published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, or shall be determined by the
Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and
building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for
which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical,
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any
other permanent equipment.
8130.11 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 107.3 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
107.3 Plan Review Fees. When submittal documents are required by
Section 106.3.2, a plan review fee shall be paid to the City at the time of
submitting documents for plan review in an amount set by City Council
Resolution.
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When submittal documents are required to be reviewed for compliance with
the State's Energy Conservation Regulations, an energy plan review shall be
paid to the City at the time of submitting documents for review in an amount
set by City Council Resolution.
When submittal documents are required to be reviewed for compliance with
the City's Fire Code by the Fire Department, a plan review fee shall be paid
to the City at the time of submitting documents for review in an amount set
by City Council Resolution.
When submittal documents are required to be reviewed for compliance with
the City's Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan or the Stormwater
Pollution Prevention Control Plan Regulations, a plan review fee shall be
paid to the City at the time of submitting documents for review in an amount
set by City Council Resolution.
When approved plans are revised, a supplemental plan review fee shall be
paid to the City either in an amount set by City Council Resolution or the
actual cost to review the plans.
The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the
permit fees specified in Section 107.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, or when the project involves deferred submittal items
as defined in Section 106.3.4.2, an additional plan review fee shall be
charged at the rate determined by the fee schedule adopted by the City
Council.
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8130.12 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Section 219 in Chapter 2 of the California Building Code is amended by
adding the following definitions:
REBUILD, as applied to an existing building, is where more than fifty percent
(50%1, of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or altered,
excluding the interior wall coverings. Existing buildings that are classified as a
rebuild shall comply with all current City zoning, building and fire regulations and
pay building permit fees for a new structure.
REMODEL, is an alteration to an existing building where not more than fifty
percent (50%) of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or
altered, excluding the interior finish wall coverings.
8130.13 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 403 in Chapter 4 of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
SECTION 403-SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GROUP B OFFICE BUILDING
OCCUPANCIES, GROUP H, DIVISION 8 OCCUPANCIES, GROUP B
LABORATORY, TESTING, AND RESEARCH OCCUPANCIES AND GROUP R,
DIVISION 1 OCCUPANCIES
8130.14 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 403.1 in Chapter 4 of the California Building Code is amended to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
403.1 Scope. This section applies to all Group B office building occupancies,
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Group H, Division 8 Occupancies, Group B laboratory, testing and research
Occupancies and Group R Division 1 Occupancies, each having floors used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access. Such buildings shall be of Type I or II-FR.
construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with section 403.2.
8130.15 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.2 in Chapter 9 of the California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.2 All occupancies except Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies.
Except for Group R, Division 1 and 3 Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed:
1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy.
EXCEPTION: Detached Group U-1 Occupancies with a floor area less than
1000 square feet and other minor buildings and occupancies as approved by
the Fire Chief.
2. At the top of the rubbish and linen chutes and in their terminal rooms.
Chutes extending through three or more floors shall have additional
sprinkler heads installed within such chutes at alternate floors. Sprinkler
heads shall be accessible for servicing.
3. In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled.
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4. In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code.
5. In all attached Group U-1 Occupancies.
8130.16 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.3.1 in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code IS
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.3.1 Drinking establishments. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in buildings or rooms used by the occupants for the consumption of
alcoholic beverages.
8130.17 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.3.3 in Chapter 9 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to climatic conditions:
904.2.3.3 Exhibition and display rooms. An automatic sprinkler system shall
be installed in buildings or rooms classified as Group A Occupancies that can be
used for exhibition or display purposes.
8130.18 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Sections 904.2.8 in Chapter 9 of the California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.8 Group M Occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed in all new Group M Occupancies.
8130.19 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2.9 in Chapter 9 of the California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
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904.2.9 Group R, Division 1 and Division 3 Occupancies. An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new Group R-1 and Group R-3
Occupancies regardless of the type of construction or square footage.
8130.20 ADDITION
Section 904.2.12 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 9 of the California Building Code to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions.
904.2.13 Retrofit of Fire Sprinklers. An approved automatic fire sprinkler
system shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in
the occupancies and buildings as set forth in this section:
1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5,000 square feet in
area when enlarged by an addition, or as required by the Fire Chief.
2. In all commercial and industrial buildings less than 5,000 square feet in area
when an addition makes the building more than 5,000 square feet in area.
3. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional guest
rooms or dwelling units.
4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies when the existing living area is enlarged by
fifty (50) percent or more due to an addition or when an addition, in
combination with a remodel, affects fifty (50) percent or more of the existing
living area.
AMENDMENT
8130.21
Section 904.3.2 in Chapter 9 of the California Building Code is amended to read
as follows due to local climatic conditions:
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904.3.2 Alarms. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm shall be provided on
the exterior of the building in an approved location. In addition, approved audible
sprinkler flow alarms to alert the occupants of the building shall be provided in
the interior of the building as required by the Fire Chief.
8130.22 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 1208A.1.1.2 is added to Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, of
the California Building Code to read as follows:
1208A.1.1.2 Inspection. All required sound assemblies shall be
inspected by he Building Official and shall remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building
Official.
8130.23 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 1208A.1.1.3 is added to Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, of
the California Building Code to read as follows:
1208A.1.1.3 Plans. All required sound assemblies, including location and
extent, shall be shown on the building plans.
8130.24 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.2 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions:
1208A.2 Airborne Sound Insulation. All such acoustically rated separating
wall and floor-ceiling assemblies shall provide airborne sound insulation equal to
that required to meet a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 58 based on
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laboratory tests as defined in ASTM E 90 and E 413. Field-tested assemblies
shall meet a noise isolation class (NIC) rating of 53 for occupied units and a
normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) rating of 53 for unoccupied units as
defined in ASTM Standards E 336 and E 413.
EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be permitted to
meet a minimum sound transmission class (STC) of 52, a noise
isolation class (NIC) of 47, or a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) of47, as
applicable.
ASTM E 597 may be used as a simplified procedure for field tests of the
airborne sound isolation between rooms in unoccupied buildings. In such tests,
the minimum value of On is 53 db for multiple family dwelling units and 47db for
hotel and motel occupancies for compliance.
Entrance doors from interior corridors together with their perimeter seals shall
have STC ratings not less than 30. Such tested doors shall operate normally
with commercially available seals. Solid-core wood slab doors 1 3/8 inches thick
minimum or 18 gage insulated steel slab doors with compression seals all
around, including the threshold, may be considered adequate without other
substantiating information.
Field test of corridor walls should not include segments with doors. If such test is
impractical, however, the NIC or NNIC rating for composite wall-door assembly
shall not be less than 30.
Penetrations or openings for construction assemblies for piping, electrical
devices, recessed cabinets, bathtubs, soffits or heating, ventilating or exhaust
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ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the
required ratings.
8130.25 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.3 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions:
1208A.3 Impact Sound Insulation. All acoustically rated separating floor-
ceiling assemblies shall provide impact sound insulation equal to that required to
meet an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 58 based on laboratory tests as
defined in ASTM E 492 and E 989. Field-tested assemblies shall meet a field
impact insulation class (FIIC) rating of 53 for both occupied and unoccupied
units as defined in ASTM E 1007 and E 989, with the exception that the
measured impact sound pressure levels shall not be normalized to a standard
amount of absorption in the receiving room.
EXCEPTION: Group R-1 hotel and motel occupancies shall be permitted to
meet a minimum impact insulation class (IIC) rating of 52 or a field impact
insulation class (FIIC) rating of 47, as applicable.
Floor coverings may be included in the assembly to obtain the required ratings.
These coverings must be retained as a permanent part of the assembly and may
only be replaced by other floor coverings that provide the required impact sound
insulation.
8130.26
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1503 of the California Building Code is amended to
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read as follows due local climatic conditions:
SECTION 1503 - ROOFING REQUIREMENTS
The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall have a minimum
class A rating in Fire Zone Number 1 and a class A or B rating in Fire Zone
Number 2 of the City. Pressure treated or untreated wood shakes and wood
shingles shall not be installed on any building or structure located in Fire Zone
Number 1. Noncombustible roof covering as defined in Section 1504.2 may be
applied in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements in lieu of a fire
retardant roofing covering.
Roofing shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and
shall provide weather protection for the building at the roof.
8130.27 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1503.3 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
1503.3 Roof Coverings for Additions within Fire Zone Number 1. The roof
covering on any addition made to an existing building or structure located in Fire
Zone Number 1 shall comply with Section 1503. The roof covering of an existing
building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply with Section
1503 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any alteration,
replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing
roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area.
1503.3.1 Roof Coverings for Additions within Fire Zone Number 2. The roof
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covering requirements for additions made to existing buildings or structures
located in Fire Zone Number 2 of the City shall comply with the following, as
applicable:
1. 25% or Less. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing
structure or building may match the existing roof covering on the structure
or building being added to providing the cumulative roof area of the
addition along with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made
during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 25 percent or less of
the original roof area.
2. Over 25% But Less than 50%. The roof covering of an addition made to
an existing structure or building shall comply with Section 1503. The roof
covering of the existing structure or building being added to may be left in
place providing the cumulative roof area of the addition along with any
alteration, replacement, repair or reroof made during the previous 12
months to the existing roof is over 25 percent but less than 50 percent of
the original roof area.
3. 50% or More. The roof covering of an addition made to an existing
structure or building shall comply with Section 1503. The roof covering of
the existing structure or building being added to shall be made to comply
with Section 1503 when the cumulative roof area of the addition along
with any alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during the
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previous 12 months to the existing roof is 50 percent or more of the
original roof area.
ADDITION
Section 1503.4 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 15, of the California Building Code is
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
1503.4 Reroofing. All reroofing shall comply with Appendix Chapter 15 of this
code, as amended by the City of Arcadia
8130.29 AMENDMENT
Table 15-A in Chapter 15 of Volume 1 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
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TABLE NO. 15-A MINIMUM ROOF CLASSIFICATION (2)
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
OCCUPANCY
I II III IV V
FR FR 1-HR N 1-HR N HT 1-HR N
A-1 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-1 A A A A - - - - -
H) 2-3-4-5-6-7-8 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(1) - - B -
M B B B B B B B B B
R) 1-211-2.2.1- B B B B B B B B B
2.2-2.3.1-3-6.2
R) 2.1-2.3-61 A B B - B - B B -
S-1, $-3 B B B B B B B B B
S-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
B - Class B Roofing
F.R.-Fire Resistive Construction
H.T.-Heavy Timber Construction
- Occupancy not permitted for this type of construction
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(1) See Section 308.2.2
(2) All buildings and structures, regardless of the occupancy classification, located within
Fire Zone Number 1 shall have a minimum Class A rating. Pressure treated or
untreated wood shakes or wood shingles shall not be used in Fire Zone Number 1.
Noncombustible roof covering as defined in Section 1504.2 may be applied in
accordance with the manufacturer's requirements in lieu of a fire retardant roofing
covering.
8130.30 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1514 in the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
SECTION 1514 - REROOFING REQUIREMENTS
1514.1 General. All reroofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of
Chapter 15 of this Code and as otherwise required in this Chapter.
Roofing materials and methods of application shall comply with the Building
Code standards or shall follow manufacturer's installation requirements when
approved by the Building Official.
Roof coverings installed on existing buildings or structures shall require the
submission of design calculations and plans prepared by an engineer or
architect licensed by the State of California when the total installed weight of the
finish roof covering material above the wood structural panels and underlayment
is equal to or exceeds 6 pound per square foot. The design calculations shall
demonstrate that the entire building or structure is adequate to support the
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vertical forces imposed by the new roofing.
1514.2 Reroofs in Fire Zone Number 1. All reroofing in Fire Zone Number 1
of the City shall comply with Section 1503. The entire roof covering of an
existing building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply with
Section 1503 when the cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration,
replacement, repair, or reroof made during the previous 12 months to the
existing roof is 25 percent or more of the original roof area.
1514.3 Reroofs in Fire Zone Number 2. All reroofing in Fire Zone Number 2
of the City shall comply with the following, as applicable:
1. 25% Or Less. Up to 25 percent of an existing structure or building may
be reroofed with a roof covering that matches the existing, providing the
cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or
reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof does not
exceed 25% of the original roof area.
2. Over 25% But Less Than 50%. The roof covering of the area being
reroofed shall comply with Section 1503. The roof covering of the existing
structure or building being reroofed may be left in place providing the
cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair or
reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is over 25
percent but less than 50 percent of the original roof area.
3. 50% Or More. An existing building or structure shall be completely
reroofed with a roof covering complying with Section 1503 when the
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cumulative roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or
reroof made during the previous 12 months to the existing roof is 50
percent or more of the original roof area.
8130.31 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1806.3, exception number 1 in Chapter 18 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local geological conditions:
EXCEPTIONS: 1. A one story wood or metal-frame building not used for
human occupancy and not over 120 square feet in floor area and 8 feet, 6
inches above adjacent grade may be constructed with walls supported on a
wood foundation plate or concrete slab when approved by the Building
Official.
8130.32 DELETION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Chapter 31B, Division II-Private Swimming Pools, of the California
Building Code is deleted.
8130.33 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3304 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3304 - PURPOSE
The purpose of this appendix is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life
or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the
design, construction, quality of materials, use, location and maintenance of
excavation, grading, and earthwork within the City.
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8130.34 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3306.2 of the California Building Code is
amended by adding Sections 10 and 11 to read as follows:
10. An excavation or a fill of any material by the City of Arcadia.
11. An excavation or a fill in connection with the construction of an earthfill
dam regulated by the Division of Water Resources of the State
Department of Public Works.
8130.35 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3309.2 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3309.2 Application. The provisions of Section 106.3.1 are applicable to
grading. Additionally, the application shall state the estimated quantities of work
involved and the estimated starting and completion dates of the proposed
grading work.
8130.36 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3309 of the California Building Code is
amended by adding Section 3309.10 to read as follows:
3309.10 Expiration of Permit. Every grading permit issued by the Building
Official shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized
by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit
or if the work authorized by such permit is not completed within one (1) year
from date of permit issuance. Before such permit can be recommenced, a new
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permit shall first be obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be equal to the
amount required for a new permit for such work.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of 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 on written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
8130.37 DELETION [ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, TABLE A-33-A - GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES
and TABLE A-33-B - GRADING PERMIT FEES, of the California Building Code are
deleted.
8130.38 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3310 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3310.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule
set forth in the resolution adopted by the City Council.
3310.2 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be
submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the fee
resolution of the City Council. Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining
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walls or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this code. For
excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based on the total volume
of both excavation and fill.
3310.3 Grading Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid to
the City as set forth in the fee resolution of the City Council. Separate permits
fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as required
elsewhere in this Code. There shall be a separate charge for standard terrace
drains and similar facilities. For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall
be based on the total volume of both excavation and fill. \
8130.39 AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE]
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3316 of the California Building Code is
amended by adding Section 3316.3 to read as follows:
3316.3 Slope Maintenance. All required slope plantings shall be maintained
and properly watered. All deteriorated, damaged, or missing planting shall be
replaced with an approved planting material.
No person shall allow any irrigation system or other watering device to cause
soil erosion or saturate the soil so as to cause slope failure.
8130.40 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Chapter 36 is added to Volume 1 of the California Building Code to read as
follows:
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CHAPTER 36
MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SECTION 3601 - MULTIPLE FAMILY DEFINED
A multiple family building shall be defined as one or more dwelling units located
on any property in the City except the R-O, R-1 or the R-M zoned areas.
3601.1 Application. Except where a more restrictive requirement in the
California Building Code, State Law or City Ordinance is applicable, each
provision of this Chapter shall apply to each multiple family building as defined
herein.
SECTION 3602- NOISE REDUCTION STANDARDS
3602.1 General. Attached multiple family dwelling units shall meet the sound
transmission control standards specified in Appendix Chapter 12 of the Building
Code and this Section.
3602.2 Packing of Voids. All voids surrounding water, drainage, and vent
piping shall be packed with rock wool or equivalent approved sound deadening
material, and all water, drainage, and vent piping shall be wrapped with an
approved material at all points of contact with wood or steel framing members
and strap hangers. Plumbing walls shall be a minimum of 2 inch by 6-inch
construction.
3602.3 Plans. All required 2 inch by 6-inch plumbing walls shall be clearly
identified on the building plans.
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3602.4 Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be installed so
as to reduce sound transmission to a minimum.
3602.5 Separation of Facilities. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical
equipment or systems serving one dwelling unit shall not serve other dwellings
units, nor shall such equipment or systems be located within another dwelling
unit. Recessed wall fixtures, such as medicine cabinets or electrical, telephone,
television and intercom outlets, shall not be located back-to-back or in the same
wall cavity
3602.6 Location of Plumbing and Ducts. Water, drainage, and vent piping
and heating and air conditioning ductwork shall not be located within any wall or
floor-ceiling sound assembly.
SECTION 3603. COMFORT COOLING SYSTEM
A comfort cooling system shall be provided for each multiple family dwelling unit.
The comfort cooling system shall be capable of maintaining a temperature of 78
degrees Fahrenheit three feet above the floor throughout the conditioned space
of the building. Water evaporative cooling systems or individual window or wall-
mounted units shall not be used to meet the requirements of this Section. The
location of the comfort cooling system shall be shown on the building plans.
SECTION 3604 -ILLUMINATION
3604.1 Illumination. Public spaces of multiple family buildings including all
stairs, ramps, driveways, walkways, corridors and parking areas shall be
illuminated with automatic lighting capable of maintaining an intensity of one (1)
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footcandle of light at ground level.
SECTION 3605- EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS
3605.1 Underground Utilities. All utility conductors, cables, conduits and wiring
supplying electrical, cable and telephone service to a multiple family building
shall be installed underground except risers which are adjacent to and attached
to a building or as otherwise approved the City Council.
3605.2 Conductors, Conduit and Piping. All conductors, cables, wires,
conduit and piping located outside of a building or structure and within the
exterior property lines shall be installed underground except risers which are
adjacent to and attached to a building or structure.
SECTION 3606 - PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS
3606.1 Paving. All parking, walkway, and driveway areas shall be paved with
an approved material, such as concrete, asphalt, brick, or pavers.
Paving materials and methods of installation shall be shown on the building
plans.
3606.2 Driveway Ramps
3606.2.1 Grade. Driveway ramps shall not exceed a maximum grade of twenty
percent (20%). A 20 feet transition area shall be provided at the top of such
ramp, as follows: the upper 10 feet of the transition area shall have a maximum
grade of four percent (4%) and the lower 10 foot portion of the transition area
shall have a maximum grade often percent (10%). A 15 feet transition area with
a maximum grade of ten percent (10%) shall also be provided at the bottom of
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such ramp.
SECTION 3607- OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS
3607.1 Marking. Open parking spaces, driving aisles, one-way traffic lanes, and
turning area shall be identified by approved painted striping.
3607.2 Barriers. Bump rails, curbs or other approved protective barriers shall
be installed where necessary to protect buildings, walls, or fences from damage
by automobiles.
SECTION 3608 - GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS
3608.1 Walls. Where concrete masonry units are used to construct Group U-1
or S-3 Occupancies, the cells shall be grouted solid to height of four (4) feet
above the floor level.
3608.2 Frame. Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies of wood frame construction
shall have approved protective barriers located so as to protect the finished wall
coverings from damage by automobiles.
3608.3 Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be
paved with cement concrete.
8130.41 ADDITION
Chapter 37 is added to Volume 1 of the California Building Code to read as follows
due to local climatic conditions:
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CHAPTER 37
RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE
ZONE NUMBER 1
SECTION 3701 - ADOPTION
Buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed, remodeled, repaired,
altered or added to in Fire Zone Number 1 shall be constructed in accordance
with the 2000 edition of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code, as published by the
International Fire Code Institute. Said buildings and structures shall comply with
the Class 1 ignition resistant construction requirements specified in the code
and the fire hazard severity of all properties within Fire Zone Number 1 shall be
considered extreme.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
SECTION 101.5 AMENDMENT
Section 101.5 of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code is amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 101.5 Additions, Remodels, Repairs or Alterations. Additions,
remodels, repairs or alterations may be made to any building or structure without
requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of
this code, provided the addition, remodel, repair or alteration conforms to that
required for a new building or structure.
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EXCEPTIONS:
1.1. Provisions of this code that specifically apply to existing conditions are
retroactive.
1.2 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to a remodel,
alteration, addition or repair made to an existing building or structure,
providing the cumulative area of the new work and any work
completed during the most recent 12 month period does not exceed
25 percent of the area of the original building or structure.
1.3 The Urban-Wildland Interface Code shall not apply to open trellis
patios, providing that the vertical supports are a minimum or three and
one half (3 )1,") inches by three and one half (3 )1,") inches, the
horizontal supporting members are a minimum of three and one half
(3 )1,") inches by five and one half (5 )1,") inches and the trellis
coverings are three and one-half inches (3 )1,") minimum depth by one
and one-half (1 )1,") inches minimum width with a minimum of six (6")
inches clear open space between members.
1.4 Roof coverings shall comply with Chapter 15 of the Building Code, as
amended by the City of Arcadia.
Additions, repairs, remodels or alteration shall not be made to an existing building or
structure that will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the
provisions of this code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or
structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if
an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally
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unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions
of this code or will obstruct existing exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will reduce
required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life.
SECTION 104.1 AMENDMENT
SECTION 104.1 of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code is amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 104.1 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions, or
determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and
interpretation of this code shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code
Section 8130.2.
SECTION 507 DELETION
Section 507 of the Urban-Wildland Interface Code is deleted.
SECTION 3.
Article VIII, Chapter 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 4:
A new Article VIII, Chapter 2 is hereby added to the Arcadia
Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2
PLUMBING CODE
PART 1
ADOPTION
8210. ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter,
the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the plumbing regulations for the City the
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California Plumbing Code, 2001 edition, with appendices, installation standards and State
of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The code shall govern,
regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of
this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 2
PURPOSE
8220. PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb,
health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation,
replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any plumbing system within the City.
PART 3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
8230. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
8230.1 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 102.2.7 is added to Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code to read
as follows:
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102.2.7 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations
made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this
code shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
8230.2 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 103.4.1 in Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code is amended to
read as follows:
103.4.1 Permit Fees. A fee for each plumbing permit shall be paid to the City in
an amount established by City Council Resolution.
8230.3 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 103.4.2 in Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code is amended to
read as follows:
103.4.2 Plan Review Fees. Whenever plans, calculations, or other data are
required to be submitted by Section 103.2.2, a plan review fee shall be paid to
the City at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review in an
amount set by City Council Resolution.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the
permit fees specified in this section and are in addition to the permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an additional review, a
fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution.
8230.4 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 103.4.4.2 in Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code is amended to
read as follows:
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103.4.4.2 An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee
shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this
code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of such investigation fee shall
not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code,
nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Exception: An investigation fee shall not be assessed for an emergency
repair done to a plumbing installation providing the permit is obtained within
72 hours after commencement of the emergency repair work.
8230.5 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 103.4.5 in Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code is amended to read
as follows:
103.4.5 Fee Refund. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 % of the plan
review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has
been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done~
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
written application filed by the original permitee not later than 180 days after the
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date of fee payment.
8230.6 ADDITION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 103.6.4 is added to Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code to read
as follows:
103.6.4 Release of Gas Service. A new gas service shall not be approved for
connection to the supplying gas utilities' system until all applicable laws and City
requirements, conditions, and ordinances have been complied with unless
approved by the Building Official.
8230.7 DELETION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Table 1-1 in Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code is deleted.
SECTION 5:
Article VIII, Chapter 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 6:
A new Article VIII, Chapter 3 is hereby added to the Arcadia
Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3
ELECTRICAL CODE
PART 1
ADOPTION
8310 ADOPTION
The City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the electrical regulations for the
City the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, with appendices, indices, tables, and
State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by
the National Fire Protection Association. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of
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the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set
forth in this chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 2
ADOPTION
8320 ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this
Chapter, the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the administrative regulations for
the California Electrical Code the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, 1996 edition, published and adopted by the International Conference of
Building Officials. The administrative regulations shall govern, regulate, and control all of
the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter as though set
forth in this Chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 3
PURPOSE
8330 PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb,
health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation,
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replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of any electrical system within the City.
PART 4
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS
AND AMENDMENTS
8340 AMENDMENT, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS
The Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code is
amended to read as follows:
8340.1 AMENDMENT
Section 203 in Chapter 2 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
203 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the Building Official relating to the application and interpretation of this code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
8340.2 AMENDMENT
Section 302.2 in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
302.2 Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, load schedules, and
calculations shall be submitted for plan review for the following:
(1) Any electrical service with a rating in excess of 400 amperes.
(2) Unusual or complex installations, as determined by the Building Official.
(3) New commercial and industrial buildings and structures.
(4) New multi-family buildings greater than two stories in height or consisting
of more than five (5) attached units.
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(5) Tenant improvement work, when required by the Building Official.
8340.3 ADDITION
Section 303.6 is added to Chapter 3 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code to read as follows:
303.6 Permit Transfer. An electrical permit is not transferable.
8340.4 ADDITION
Section 303.7 is added to Chapter 3 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code to read as follows:
303.7 Application for Permit. An electrical permit shall only be issued to a state
licensed electrical, general, sign or elevator contractor working within their
respective classification as specified in the State Contractor License Board Rules
and Regulations.
Exception: The property owner may obtain an electrical permit for a single-
family dwelling unit, provided he or she complies with the California Business
and Professions Code's owner-builder requirements.
8340.5 AMENDMENT
Section 304.1 in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
304.1 Permit Fees. A fee for each electrical permit shall be paid to the City in an
amount established by City Council Resolution.
8340.6 AMENDMENT
Section 304.2 in Chapter 3 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the
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National Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
304.2 Plan Review Fees. Whenever plans, calculations, or other data are
required to be submitted by Section 302.2, a plan review fee shall be paid to the
City at the time of plan submittal. In an amount set by City Council Resolution.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an additional review, a
fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution.
8340.7 ADDITION
Section 306.3 is added to Chapter 3 of the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code to read as follows:
306.3 Release of Electrical Service. A new electrical service shall not be
approved for connection to the supplying electrical utilities' system until all
applicable laws and City requirements, conditions, and ordinances have been
complied with unless approved by the building official.
8340.8 DELETION
Table 3-A of said Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code is deleted.
SECTION 7: Article VIII, Chapter 4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 8: A new Article VIII, Chapter 4 is hereby added to the Arcadia
Municipal Code to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 4
MECHANICAL CODE
PART 1
ADOPTION
8410. ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, the
City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the mechanical regulations for the City the
California Mechanical Code, 2001 edition, with appendixes, installation standards and
State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The code shall govern,
regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of
this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 2
PURPOSE
8420. PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb,
health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilation,
cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing
appliances within the City.
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PART 3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
8430. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The California Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:
8430.1 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 110.0 is added to Chapter 1 of said California Mechanical Code to read as
follows:
110.0 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made
by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
8430.2 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 115.1 in Chapter 1 of said California Mechanical Code is amended to
read as follows:
115.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this
section and as set forth by City Council Resolution.
8430.3 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 115.2 in Chapter 1 of said California Plumbing Code is amended to read
as follows:
115.2 Permit Fees. A fee for each mechanical permit shall be paid to the City
in an amount established by City Council Resolution.
8430.4 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Subsection 115.3 in Chapter 1 of said California Mechanical Code is amended to
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read as follows:
115.3 Plan Review Fees. Whenever plans, calculations, or other data are
required to be submitted by Section 113.2, a plan review fee shall be paid to the
City at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review in an amount
established by City Council Resolution.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an additional review, a
fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution.
The plan review fee specified in this subsection are separate fees from the
permit fees specified in Section 115.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.
8430.5 AMENDMENT
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 115.6 in Chapter 1 of said California Mechanical Code is amended to read
as follows:
115.6 Fee Refund. The building official may authorize refunding of any fee
paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the
permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 % of the plan
review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has
been paid is withdrawn or cancelled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on
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written application filed by the original permitee not later than 180 days after the
date of fee payment.
8430.6 DELETION
[ADMINISTRATIVE]
Table 1-1 in Chapter 1 of said California Mechanical Code is deleted.
SECTION 9: Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 10: A new Article VIII, Chapter 5 is hereby added to the Arcadia
Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5
SWIMMING POOL, SPA and HOT TUB CODE
PART 1
DECLARATION OF NEED
8510 DECLARATION OF NEED.
The City Council determined that there is an unusually large number of privately
owned swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs within the City, and the maintenance of private
swimming pools without adequate supervision or precautionary measures constitutes a
severe hazard to the safely of the inhabitants of the City, particularly to small children; that
numerous small children have drowned by falling into private swimming pools in the
County; and that many of said deaths could have been prevented if adequate preventive
measures had been required and installed.
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PART 2
ADOPTION
8520 ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this chapter,
the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the swimming pool, spa, and hot tub
regulations for the City the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2000 edition,
published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to
and the same is made a part of this chapter as though set forth in this chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
PART 3
PURPOSE
8530 PURPOSE
The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb,
health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
quality of materials, use, location and maintenance of all swimming pools, spas, and hot
tubs within the City of Arcadia and certain equipment specifically regulated herein.
PART 4
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
8540 ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS
Said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code is amended to read as follow:
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8540.1 ADDITION
Section 101.4 is added to Chapter 1 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot
Tub Code to read as follows:
101.4 Safety Barrier. Every person in possession of land, either as owner,
purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a
swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall at all times maintain a safety barrier as
hereinafter specified completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
Exception: Safety barriers for pubic pools shall comply with Chapter 31B,
Division 1 of the California Building Code.
8540.2 AMENDMENT
Section 110.0 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code
is amended to read as follows:
110.0 Fees
110.0. Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Permit Fees. Every applicant for a
permit to install, alter, or repair a swimming pool, spa, hot tub or part thereof,
shall state in writing on the application form provided for that purpose, the
character of work proposed to be done and the amount and kind in connection
therewith, together with such information pertinent thereto as may be required.
A fee for each swimming pool, spa or hot tub, including for plumbing and
electrical systems, shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City
Council Resolution.
Any person who shall commence any swimming pool, spa or hot tub work for
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which a permit is required by this Code without having obtained a permit
therefore shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the
permit fee fixed by resolution of the City Council for such work, provided,
however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Building Official that such work was
urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore,
before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be
obtained as soon as practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in
obtaining such permit, a double fee shall be charged.
110.1 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection
or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not
complete or when required corrections have not been made.
This provision is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time
a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as
controlling the practice of calling for inspection before the job is ready for
reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans are not readily
available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the
inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring approval ofthe City.
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing
upon the form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in
accordance with the amount set by City Council Resolution.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional
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inspection of the work shall be performed until the required fees have been paid.
110.2 Plan Review Fees. Whenever plans, calculations or other data are
required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid to the City at the time of
submitting documents for plan review in an amount set by City Council
Resolution. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require an
additional review, a fee shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City
Council Resolution.
8540.3 AMENDMENT
Section 117.0 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code
is amended to read as follows:
117.0 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
854D.4 AMENDMENT
The definition of a "Swimming Pool" in Section 202 of Chapter 2 of said Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code is amended to read as follows:
Swimming Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated structure that contains
water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth. This includes in-ground, above-
ground, on-ground swimming pools, hot tubs, spas or any open container or
artificial body of water permanently or temporarily constructed or maintained
upon any property, whether designed, intended or used exclusively or principally
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for swimming or not.
8540.5 AMENDMENT
The definition of a "Wading Pool" in Section 202 of Chapter 2 of said Uniform
Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code is amended to read as follows:
Wading Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for wading which is
less then eighteen (18) inches in depth.
8540.6 ADDITION
Section 320 is added to Chapter 3 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot
Tub Code to read as follows:
320 Barrier Required
320.1 Definition of Barrier. A barrier is a fence, wall, building wall or a
combination thereof that completely surrounds the swimming pool, spa, or hot
tub and obstructs access to the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
320.2 Outdoor Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. An outdoor swimming pool,
spa, or hot tub shall be provided with a substantial and permanent barrier that
complies with the following:
Exception: A spa or hot tub equipped with a locking safety cover that complies
with the American Society for Testing Materials - Emergency Performance
Specifications (ASTM-ES 13-89) shall be exempt from the requirements of this
Section.
320.2.1. The top of the barrier shall be at least sixty (60) inches above finished
grade, as measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the
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swimming pool, spa or hot tub. The maximum vertical clearance between finish
grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be four (4) inches, as measured on the
side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub.
Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, such as an aboveground
pool, the barrier may be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure.
Where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, the maximum vertical
clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier
shall be four (4) inches.
320.2.2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch
diameter sphere.
320.2.3. Solid barriers that do not have openings, such as masonry or
stonewalls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled
masonry joints.
320.2.4. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and
the distance between each of the horizontal members is less than 45 inches, the
horizontal members shall be located on the swimming pool, spa or hot tub side
of the fence and the spacing between each vertical member shall not exceed 1-
3/4 inches.
320.2.5. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members and
the distance between each of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, the
spacing between each vertical member shall not allow the passage of a four- (4)
inch diameter sphere. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical
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members, spacing within the cutouts shall not exceed 3/4 inches in width.
320.2.6. Where chain link fencing is used, the maximum mesh size shall be 1-
1/4 inch square unless the fence is provided with slats fastened in place which
reduces the openings to no more than 1-3/4 inches. The chain link fence fabric
shall be not less than 11-gauge material. Solid or dense landscaping shall not be
used to meet the requirements of this section.
320.2.7. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members, such as a lattice
fence, the maximum opening formed by the diagonal members shall be not
more than 1-3/4 inches.
320.2.8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements specified in Section
320.2.1- 320.2.7 above and, in addition, shall be equipped to accommodate a
locking device. Pedestrian-access gates shall open outward away from the
swimming pool, spa or hot tub and shall be self-closing and self-latching. The
release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located not less than the
sixty (60) inches above adjacent finished grade. Access gates shall not be
constructed across a driveway, and double gates or motor operated gates shall
not be used. A weather-proof, durable sign of not less than 1/2 inch high letters
stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on
every access gate.
320.2.9. A building wall that serves as part of the barrier and allows access to
the swimming pool, spa or hot tub through door openings shall comply with one
of the following requirements:
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(1) An alarm installed on all doors with direct access to the swimming pool,
spa or hot tub. The alarm shall sound continuously for a minimum of 30
seconds immediately after the door is opened and be loud enough to be
heard throughout the house during normal household activities. The alarm
shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be
equipped with a manual means, such as a touch pad or switch, to
temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening; such deactivation shall
last for no more than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at
least 54 inches above the floor adjacent to the door opening. An alarm,
which is incorporated into a general house alarm system, may be used to
meet the requirements of this section providing the alarm is not connected to
a central monitoring station and cannot be disabled.
(2) Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with direct
access to the swimming pool, spa or hot tub with the release mechanism
located a minimum 54" above adjacent finished grade.
320.2.10. Inspection. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub barrier, including
pedestrian access gates and door alarms, shall be installed, inspected and
approved prior to plastering or filling the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub with
water.
320.3 Indoor Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. An exterior door with direct
access to an indoor swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall comply with section
320.2.9 above.
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320.4 LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS OR HOT
TUBS. Every person in possession of land, either as owner, purchaser under
contract, lessee, tenant or licensee, upon which is situated a swimming pool,
spa, or hot tub for which a permit was issued prior to June 19, 1992, shall at all
times maintain a safety barrier completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa
or hot tub, as follows:
(1) A substantial fence or other solid structure not less than four (4) feet in
height, as measured from the side of the fence that does not enclose the
swimming pool, spa or hot tub area, shall be provided. The openings in the
barrier shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere and
horizontal pickets that act as a latter shall not be used.
(2) Pedestrian access gates or door openings through the barrier shall be
equipped to accommodate a locking device and be self-closing and self-
latching. The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located
not less than forty-eight (48) inches above the adjacent finished grade.
Access gates shall be not less than 48 inches in height and openings in the
gate shall not allow the passage of a four- (4) inch diameter sphere. This
section shall not apply to any door of the main dwelling unit located on the
same legal lot as the swimming pool, spa or hot tub. Access gates shall not
be constructed across any driveway and double gates or motor operated
gates shall not be used. A weatherproof, durable sign of not less than one-
half (1/2) inch high letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED",
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shall be posted at all times on every access gate.
320.5 PLAN COMPLIANCE. All plans submitted to the City for the construction
of a new swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall show compliance with the
requirements of this Chapter, including the location and height of fencing and
gates required by this Chapter.
320.6 FINAL INSPECTION. Final approval of all swimming pools, spas, and
hot tubs hereinafter constructed shall not be granted until all of the requirements
specified in this chapter have been complied with.
8540.7 ADDITION
Section 321 is added to Chapter 3 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot
Tub Code to read as follows:
321 Demolition of a Swimming Pool, Spa or Hot Tub. A demolition permit
shall be obtained from the City prior to the demolition of any swimming pool,
spa, or hot tub. The permit applicant shall submit a plot plan indicating the
location of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub and it's associated equipment.
Upon issuance of the demolition permit, the following requirements shall apply:
1. Gas piping serving the swimming pool, spa or hot tub equipment shall be
terminated at the source of supply and removed.
2. Plumbing piping serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub or equipment shall
be terminated at the source of supply and removed.
3. Electrical wiring and conduit serving the swimming pool, spa, hot tub, or
equipment shall be terminated at the source of supply and removed.
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4. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment serving the swimming pool,
spa or hot tub shall be removed.
5. The sidewalls of the swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be removed to a
minimum depth of 6 inches below adjacent grade.
6. Two (2) 18-inch diameter holes shall be provided at the lowest elevation of
the swimming pool, spa or hot tub floor.
7. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub shall be filled with clean soil or other
approved material.
8. The City shall inspect items 1-7 above
SECTION 11: Section 8641.2 of Article VIII, Chapter 6, Part 4 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
8641.2. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements shall be complied with prior to the issuance of a
Removal Permit:
. (a) Insurance. The removal permit applicant shall obtain and maintain a
comprehensive public liability insurance policy for the entire time period of the move
in an amount and in a form as required by the City Attorney. A certificate of
insurance shall be provided to the City of Arcadia and approved by the City
Attorney. The certificate of insurance shall stipulate that the insurance will not be
cancelled, reduced or allowed to expire unless ten (10) day prior written notice is
provided to the City of Arcadia and shall name the City of Arcadia, its officers and
employees, as an additional insured.
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(b) Route Approval. The Removal Permit applicant shall obtain the approval of
the City Engineer for the route, time and date of the move. In the event of an
emergency, the City Engineer may require the use of an alternate route or the
postponement of the move. In addition to the Removal Permit, a Transportation
Permit shall be obtained from the City Engineer.
(c) Utility Clearance. The Removal Permit applicant shall provide a certificate or
other acceptable evidence to the City Engineer showing that each public utility
company with facilities along the proposed route of the move has approved the
route.
(d) Disconnection of Utilities. The water, gas and electric utilities shall notify the
Building Official that service has been abandoned.
SECTION 12: Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 7, of the Arcadia Municipal Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 13: A new Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 7 is hereby added to the Arcadia
Municipal Code to read as follows:
PART 7
ADOPTION
8770 ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this part, the
City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the housing regulations for the City the
Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, published and adopted by the International
Conference of Building Officials. The code shall govern, regulate, and control all of the
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activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this chapter as though set forth
in this chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
8771 AMENDMENT
Section 203 in Chapter 2 of said Uniform Housing Code is amended to read as follows:
203 Board of Appeal. Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made
by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
SECTION 14: Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 8, of the City of Arcadia Municipal
Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 15: A new Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 8 is hereby added to the
Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
PART 8
ADOPTION
8780 ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this part, the
City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the building conservation regulations for the
City the California Code for Building Conservation, 2001 edition, with appendixes and State
of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the
International Conference of Building Officials. The code shall govern, regulate and control
all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of this chapter as though
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set forth in this chapter in full.
One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
8781 AMENDMENT
Section 207 in Chapter 2 of said California Code for Building Conservation is
amended to read as follows:
207 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made
by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
SECTION 16:
Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 9 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 17:
A new Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 9 is hereby added to the
Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
PART 9
ADOPTION
8790 ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this part, the
City Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the dangerous building regulations forthe City
the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, published and
adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials. The code shall govern,
regulate, and control all of the activities therein referred to and the same is made a part of
this chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full.
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One (1) copy of said code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
8791 AMENDMENT
Section 205 in Chapter 2 of said Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as follows:
205 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations
made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this
code shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8130.2.
SECTION 18. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and
shall cause a copy of the same to be published in the official newspaper of said City
within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th
day of
November
,2002.
Mayor of the City of
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ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2167 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City
of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor ProTem and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of November, 2002 and that said Ordinance
was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Councilmembers Chang, Kovacic, Segal, and Wuo
NOES:
None
ABSENT: Mayor Marshall
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aity Clerk of the
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