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ORDINANCE NO, 2106
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 1997 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
1997 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE,
1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, 1997
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS AND 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE WITH
CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO, AND
AMENDING ARTICLE VIII, "BUILDING REGULATIONS"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1, That Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code
relating to the Building Code of the City of Arcadia is hereby amended to read as
set forth in Exhibit "A" which is attached hereto and incorporated here,
SECTION 2, That Chapter 2 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code
relating to the Plumbing Code of the City of Arcadia is hereby amended to read
as set forth in Exhibit "B" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,
SECTION 3. That Chapter 3 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code
relating to the Electrical Code of the City of Arcadia is hereby amended to read
as set forth in Exhibit "C" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein,
SECTION 4, That Chapter 4 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code
relating to the Mechanical Code of the City of Arcadia is hereby amended to read
as set forth in Exhibit "D" which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
SECTION 5. That Chapter 5 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code
relating to the Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code of the City of Arcadia is
hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "E" which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein,
SECTION 6. That Part 7 of Chapter 7 of Article VIII of the Arcadia
Municipal Code relating to the Housing Code of the City of Arcadia is hereby
amended to read as set forth in Exhibit F which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein,
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SECTION 7, That Part 8 of Chapter 7 of Article VIII of the Arcadia
Municipal Code relating to the Building Conservation Code of the City of Arcadia
is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit "G" which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein,
SECTION 8, There is hereby added to Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Building
Regulations, Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code, a new Part g to read as
follows:
8790 ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this
part, the City Council hereby adopts as the dangerous building regulations for the
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.
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 8040.
SECTION 9, That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published in the official newspaper of
said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption,
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I, JUNE 0, ALFORD, Ci~ Clerk of the Ci~ of Arcadia, hereby certify that
the foregoing Ordinance No, 2106 was passed and adopted by the Ci~ Council
of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a
regular meeting of said Council on the 6th day of July , 1999, and
that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit
AYES: Councilmember Harbicht, Kovacic, Marshall, Roncelli and Chandler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 1, Building Code of the City of Arcadia
Municipal Code, is hereby repealed,
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 1, 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 Uniform Building
Code, Volumes 1, 2 and 3, 1997 editions, including State of California Amendments
applicable to local jurisdictions and all appendices except Volume 1, Appendix Chapter
4, Division 1 (Barriers For Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs), 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
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EXHIBIT A
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The Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows:
8130.1
ADDITION
Section 102,3 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 1 of said Unifonn Building Code 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
Volume 1, Section 105,1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
105 Board of Appeals. Appeals of orders, decisions, or detenninations made
by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code
shall be as specified in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 8040,
8130.3
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 106,1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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
Volume 1, Section 106.2 , item number 1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
1, One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds,
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
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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
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 2 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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
Volume 1, Section 106.2, item number 5 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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
Volume 1, Section 106,3.2 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
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
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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
Volume 1, Section 106.4.4 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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
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 full
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
Volume 1, Section 107,1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
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
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Volume 1, Section 107.2 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows:
107.2 Pennit Fees. A fee for each pennit 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 penn it 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
Volume 1, Section 107,3 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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 at the time of submitting documents for
plan review, Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the building penn it fee,
When submittal documents are required to be reviewed for compliance with the
State's Energy Conservation Regulations, an energy plan review shall be paid
at the time of submitting documents for review. Said energy plan review fee shall
be 20 percent of the building permit fee,
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 at the
time of submitting documents for review, Said Fire Department plan review fee
shall be 9.75 percent of the building penn it fee,
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 plus an administrative fee of 10 percent, as applicable.
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
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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.
8130.12
ADDITION
Volume 1, Section 219 in Chapter 2 of said Uniform 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 or any
part of a building foundation is removed. Existing buildings that are classified as
a rebuild shall comply with all current City zoning, building and fire regulations,
REMODEL, as applied to an existing building, is where at least fifty percent
(50%) of the exterior walls of a building are not altered, including the interior or
exterior finish wall coverings, or no part of a building foundation is removed.
8130.13
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 303.9 in Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
303.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm
system shall be provided in all Group A Occupancies. The alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with current N.F.P.A. standards,
For amusement building alarm systems see Section 408.5.1,
8130.14
ADDITION
Section 304,9 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
304.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm
system shall be provided in all Group B Occupancies, The alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with current N,F,P,A. standards,
8130.15
, ADDITION
Section 306,9 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
306.9 Fire Alarm Systems. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm
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system shall be provided in all Group F Occupancies. The alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with current N.F.P.A, standards.
8130.16
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 307.9 in Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
307.9 Fire Alann Systems. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm
system shall be provided in all Group H Occupancies, The alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with current N,F,P.A. standards,
8130.17
ADDITION
Section 309.9 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
309.9 Fire Alann Systems. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm
system shall be provided in all Group M Occupancies, The alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with current N.F.P.A. standards.
8130.18
ADDITION
Section 311,11 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 3 of said Uniform Building Code to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
311.11 Fire Alann Systems. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm
system shall be provided in all Group S Occupancies, The alarm system shall
be installed in accordance with current N,F,P.A. standards,
8130.19
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 403 in Chapter 4 of said Uniform Building Code is amended to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
8130.20
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
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Volume 1, Section 403.1 in Chapter 4 of said Uniform 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,
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-F.R.
construction and shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system
in accordance with section 403,2 and an approved addressable automatic fire
alarm system installed in accordance with current N.F,PA standards.
8130.21
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 408,5.1 in Chapter 4 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
408.5.1 General. An approved addressable automatic fire alarm system shall
be provided in all amusement buildings, The alarm system shall be installed in
accordance with current N,F,PA standards.
EXCEPTION: In areas where ambient conditions will cause a smoke-
detector system to alarm, an approved type of automatic detector shall
be installed with approval of the fire chief,
8130.22
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.2,2 in Chapter 9 of said Uniform 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 buildings regardless of the type of construction or the occupancy.
EXCEPTION: Detached Group U Occupancies, providing the floor
area does not exceed 1000 square feet.
2. In buildings where security bars, gates, panels, grates or similar devices
are erected, installed, constructed, or maintained on any door, window or other
opening in commercial or industrial zones of the City,
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3, 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,
4, In rooms where nitrate film is stored or handled,
5, In protected combustible fiber storage vaults as defined in the Fire Code,
8130.23
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904,2.3.1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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,
8130.24
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904,2.3.3 in Chapter 9 of said Uniform 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,
8130.25
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Sections 904.2,8 in Chapter 9 of said Uniform 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 buildings, rooms, or mezzanines classed as Group M Occupancies.
8130.26
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904,2.9 in Chapter 9 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.2.9 Group R, Division 1 and Division 3 Occupancies. An automatic fire
sprinkler system shall be installed throughout every Group R-1 and Group R-3
Occupancy regardless of the type of construction, Residential quick-response
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8130.27
sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the
building, Sprinkler systems shall comply with the N,F,PA Standards 13 or 13-0
and City Fire Department requirements,
ADDITION
Section 904,2,12 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 9 of said Uniform 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 buildings when an addition results in the total floor area of the
building equaling or exceeding 2500 square feet, or for an addition to any
building over 2500 square feet.
EXCEPTION: Group R-3 Occupancies
2. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional
guest rooms or dwelling units,
3, In all buildings over 2500 square feet except Group R-3 Occupancies
when the building has been vacant over six (6) months or has experienced a
change in occupancy, For the purpose of this section, an approved automatic
fire sprinkler system shall be installed in said building within twelve months from
the permit application date,
4, In all Group R-3 Occupancies when enlarged by fifty (50) percent or more
due to an addition.
5, In all Group R-3 Occupancies when fifty (50) percent or more of the
building is affected by a combination of remodel, repair, rebuild or addition as
defined in the building code,
6, In all Group R-3 Occupancies when a second story addition comprises
fifty (50) percent or more of the existing roof area as measured from the top
plate,
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8130.28
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904.3.1 in Chapter 9 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.3.1 Where required. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic
sprinkler systems and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be
electrically monitored where the number of sprinklers are twenty (20) or more,
Valve monitoring and water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly
different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station,
remote station or proprietary monitoring station as defined by national
standards, or, when approved by the Building Official with the concurrence of
the chief of the fire department, sound an audible signal at a constantly attended
location.
EXCEPTION: Underground key or hub valves in roadway boxes
provided by the municipality or public utility need not be monitored.
8130.29
ADDITION
Section 904.3.1,1 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 9 of said Uniform Building Code to
read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.3.1.1 Non-Ambulatory Occupancies. Vllhere a sprinkler alarm is required
for occupancies housing more than six (6) non-ambulatory persons, the water-
flow alarm shall be staff-alerting on each floor,
EXCEPTION: The required manual or automatic fire alarm system may
be used to provide the staff-alerting notification upon initiation of a water-
flow alarm,
8130.30
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 904,6.2 in Chapter 9 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
904.6.2 Where required. Every building four stories or more in height shall be
provided with not less than one standpipe for use during construction, Such
standpipes shall be installed when the progress of construction is not more than
20 feet in height above the lowest level of fire dE;lpartment access, Such
standpipe shall be provided with fire department hose connections at accessible
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locations adjacent to usable stairs and the standpipe outlets shall be located
adjacent to such usable stairs. Such standpipe systems shall be extended as
construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction
having secured decking or flooring,
In each floor there shall be provided a 2-1/2 inch valve outlet for fire department
use. Where construction height requires installation of a Class III standpipe, fire
pumps and water main connections shall be provided to serve the standpipe.
8130.31
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1005.3.3,7 in Chapter 10 of said Uniform Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
1005.3.3.7 Pressurized Enclosures. In a building having a floor level used for
human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access, all required exit enclosures shall be pressurized in
accordance with Section 905 of this section, Pressurization shall occur
automatically upon activation of an approved fire alarm system,
EXCEPTION: If the building is not equipped with a fire alarm system,
pressurization shall be upon activation of a spot-type smoke detector
listed for releasing service installed within 5 feet of each vestibule entry,
A controlled relief vent capable of discharging a minimum of 2,500 cubic feet
per minute of air at the design pressure difference shall be located in the upper
portion of such pressurized exit enclos~res.
8130.32
ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 120BA,1,1.2 is added to the
California Amendments to the Uniform Building Code to read as follows:
1208A.1.1.2 Inspection. All required sound assemblies shall be inspected by
the Building Official and shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection
purposes until approved by the Building Official.
8130.33
ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A,1,1,3 is added to the
California Amendments to the Uniform Building Code to read as follows:
1208A.1.1.3 Plans. All required sound assemblies, including location and
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extent, shall be shown on the building plans.
8130.34
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division 11A, Section 1208A.2 of the California
Amendments to the Uniform 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
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
a meet a minimum sound transmission class (STC) of 52, a noise isolation
class (NIC) of 47, or a normalized noise isolation class (NNIC) of 47, 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 Dn 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,
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
ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to maintain the
required ratings,
8130.35
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Section 1208A.3 of the California
Amendments to the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows due to
local topographical conditions:
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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,
8130.36
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1503 in Chapter 15 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due local climatic conditions:
SECTION 1503 - ROOF COVERING REQUIREMENTS
1503 General. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall
have a minimum class A rating in Fire Hazard Zone Number 4 and a class A or
B rating in Fire Hazard Zones Number 1,2, or 3 of the City. 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.
8130.37
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1503,1 of the California Amendments to the Uniform
Building Code is amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
1503.1. Roof Coverings for Additions within Fire Hazard Zone Number 4.
The roof covering on any addition made to an existing building or structure
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located in Fire Hazard Zone Number 4 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 to the existing roof
exceeds 25% of the original roof area during the lifetime of the building or
structure,
1503.1.1 Roof Coverings for Additions within Fire Hazard Zones Number
1, 2, or 3. The roof covering requirements for additions made to existing
buildings or structures located in Fire Hazard Zones Number 1, 2, or 3 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 previous 12 months
to the existing roof is 50 percent or more of the original roof area,
8130.38
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1503,3 of the California Amendments to the Uniform
Building Code is deleted due to local climatic conditions.
8130.39
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1510 in Chapter 15 of said Uniform Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
SECTION 1510 - ROOF INSULATION
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Roof insulation shall be of a rigid type suitable as a base for application of a roof
covering, Foam plastic roof insulation shall conform to the requirements of
Section 2602. The use of insulation in fire-resistive construction shall comply
with Section 710,1,
The roof insulation, deck material and roof covering shall meet the fire-
retardancy requirements of Section 1504,
Insulation for built-up roofs shall be applied in accordance with Table 15-E,
Insulation for modified bitumen, thermoplastic and thermoset membrane roofs
shall be applied in accordance with the roofing manufacturer's
recommendations, For other roofing materials such as shingles or tile, the
insulation shall be covered with a suitable nailing base secured to the
structure,
8130.40
DELETION
Table 15-A in Chapter 15 of Volume 1 of said Uniform Building Code is deleted
due to local climatic conditions.
8130.41
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1514 in the Uniform 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 Uniform
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 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 exceed
6 pound per square foot. The design calculations shall demonstrate that the
entire building or structure is adequate to support the vertical forces imposed by
the new roofing.
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1514.2 Reroofs in Fire Hazard Zone Number 4. All reroofing in Fire Hazard
Zone Number 4 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 exceeds 25 percent of the original roof
area during the lifetime of the building or structure.
1514.3 Reroofs in Fire Hazard Zones Number 1,2, or 3. All reroofing in Fire
Hazard Zones Number 1,2, or 3 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 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
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 area.
3. 50% Or More. An existing building or structure shall be completely
reroofed with a roof covering complying with Section 1503 when the cumulative
roof area of any addition, alteration, replacement, repair, or reroof made during
the previous 12 months is 50 percent or more of the original roof area.
8130.42
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 1806.3, exception number 1 in Chapter 18 of said Uniform
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 when approved by the Building Official.
8130.43
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Section 3102.3.8 in Chapter 31 of said Uniform Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
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3102.3.8 Spark Arrester. Every chimney attached to any appliance or fireplace
that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester. The net
free area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net free area
of the outlet of the chimney. The spark arrester screen shall have heat and
corrosion resistance equivalent to 0.1 09-inch (No. 12 B.W. gage) wire, 0.042-
inch (No. 19 B.W. gage) galvanized wire or 0.022-inch (No. 24 B.W. gage)
stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a
diameter larger than % inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having
a diameter of less than 3/8 inch.
Chimneys used with fireplace or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel
is used shall be provided with a spark arrester as required in the Fire Code.
8130.44
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3304 in said Uniform 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.
8130.45
ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3306.2 of said Uniform 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.
8130.46
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3309.2 in the Uniform Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
3309.2 Application. The provisions of Section 106.3.1 are applicable to
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grading. Additionally, the application shall state the estimated quantities of work
involved and the estimated starting and completion dates of the proposed
grading work.
8130.47
ADDITION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3309 of said Uniform 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
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.
8130.48
DELETION
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, TABLE A-33-A - GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES
and TABLE A-33-B . GRADING PERMIT FEES, of said Uniform Building Code are
deleted.
8130.49
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3310 of said Uniform 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
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resolution of the City Council. Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining
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
and 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.
8130.50
AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3316 of said Uniform Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local geological conditions:
SECTION 3316 - EROSION CONTROL
3316.1 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and
maintained to control against erosion. This control shall consist of effective
planting and include an approved automatic irrigation system. All grading plans
submitted to the City shall show compliance with this section.
3316.1.1 Planting Schedule. The City Engineer shall maintain an approved
planting schedule containing ground cover and plants acceptable for controlling
against erosion on slopes. The face of every cut and fill slope shall be planted
as provided for in said schedule.
3316.1.2 Sprinkler System. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be provided
with an approved automatic irrigation system. The irrigation system shall be
installed as soon as practicable and prior to final inspection.
The irrigation system shall be designed to provide uniform water coverage at a
rate of precipitation of not less than 1/4 inch per hour on the planted slope. If
required by the City Engineer, a check valve and balance cock shall be installed
on each irrigation system where drainage from sprinkler heads will create undo
erosion. Each irrigation system shall be equipped with a listed backflow
prevention device and shall be performance tested.
EXCEPTION: If approved by the City Engineer, an adequate system of
hose bibs may be installed in lieu of the irrigation system. Hose bibs shall
be installed and located so as to allow a 50' garden hose to provide water
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to all portions of the slope.
3316.1.3 Slope Maintenance. All required slope plantings shall be maintained
and properly watered. All deteriorated, damaged, or missing plantings shall be
replaced with a planting material conforming to the requirements specified in
Section 3316.1.1.
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.
3316.2 Other Devices. Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, riprap or
other devices or methods shall be employed to control erosion and provide
safety.
8130.51
ADDITION
Chapter 36 is added to Volume 1 of said Uniform Building Code to read as follows:
[Administrative]
CHAPTER 36
MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SECTION 3601 - MULTIPLE FAMILY DEFINED
The multiple family construction standards shall apply to two (2) or more
dwelling units located on any property within the City except the single family
zoned areas.
3601.1 Application. Except where a more restrictive requirement in the
Uniform 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 - BATHROOM STANDARDS
3602.1 Floor Covering. Floor coverings may be of any approved material.
Sheet vinyl shall be used as an underlayment for carpeting and other absorbent
materials.
3602.2 Heaters. Wall heaters shall not be installed in any bathroom.
SECTION 3603 - KITCHEN STANDARDS
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3603.1 Exhaust Fans. Every kitchen shall be equipped with a power exhaust
fan located over the range area. The exhaust fan shall be vented to the exterior
of the building using an approved duct material.
3603.2 Sink and Range Lights. A switched light fixture shall be installed
above every sink and range or cooking area.
3603.3 Garbage Disposal. Every kitchen shall be equipped with an electrical-
mechanical garbage disposal device.
3603.4 Storage. Every kitchen shall contain not less than the following
amounts of storage:
1. 24 square feet of shelving space located above the kitchen counters with
not less than 20 cubic feet of storage space.
2. 20 square feet of counter top space, exclusive of sinks and ranges.
3. 40 cubic feet of storage space located below the top of the kitchen
counters with not less than 30 square feet of shelving and not less
than 15 square feet of drawer space.
SECTION 3604 - STORAGE STANDARDS
3604.1 Wardrobes. Every bedroom of each dwelling unit shall contain at least
one (1) clothes wardrobe with a minimum interior dimensions of 4 feet in length,
25 inches in depth and 7 feet in height. At least one (1) such wardrobe in each
dwelling unit shall be at least 6 feet in length.
3604.2 General Storage. Each dwelling unit shall contain not less than 48
cubic feet of general storage space.
SECTION 3605 . NOISE REDUCTION STANDARDS
3605.1 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.
3605.2 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
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and strap hangers. Plumbing walls shall be a minimum of 2 inch by 6-inch
construction.
3605.3 Plans. All required 2 inch by 6-inch plumbing walls shall be clearly
identified on the building plans.
3605.4 Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be installed
so as to reduce sound transmission to a minimum.
3605.5 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.
3605.6 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 3606 - COMFORT COOLING SYSTEMS
,
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 during the summer months of the year. 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 3607 - EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS
3607.1 Mailboxes. Each multiple family dwelling unit shall be provided with an
approved mailbox which complies with current United States Postal regulations.
The location of the mailbox shall be shown on the building plans.
3607.2 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 3608 - PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS
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3608.1 Paving. All parking, walkway, and driveway areas shall be paved with
a material approved by the Planning Division, such as concrete, asphalt, brick,
or pavers.
Paving materials and methods of installation shall be shown on the building
plans.
3608.2 Driveway Ramps
3608.2.1 Grade. Ramps shall not exceed a maximum grade of twenty percent
(20%). A 20 feet transition area shall be proyided 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 of ten percent (10%). A 15 feet transition area with a
maximum grade of ten percent (10%) shall also be provided at the bottom of
such ramp;
3608.2.2 Pedestrian exiting. Ramps exceeding a grade of eight and one-third
percent (8-1/3%) shall not be used as a legal pedestrian exit.
3608.2.3 Fencing. Fencing, railing or other protective structures shall be
installed adjacent to all ramps and below grade areas in a manner approved by
the building official.
3608.2.4 Illumination. Ramps shall be illuminated with automatic lighting
capable of providing an intensity of 1 foot-candle at floor or ground level.
SECTION 3609 - OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS
3609.1 Marking. Open parking spaces, driving aisles, one- way traffic lanes,
and turning area shall be identified by approved painted striping.
3609.2 Barriers. Bump rails, curbs or other approved protective barriers shall
be installed where necessary to protect buildings, walls, or fences from damage
by automobiles.
3609.3 Illumination. Open parking areas shall be illuminated with automatic
lighting capable of providing an intensity of 1 foot-candle at floor or ground level.
Lighting shall be shielded or directed away from adjoining properties.
SECTION 3610 - GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS
3610.1 Walls. Where concrete masonry units are used to construct Group U-1
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or S-3 Occupancies, the cells shall be grouted solid to height of four (4) feet
above the floor level.
3610.2 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.
3610.3 Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be
paved with cement concrete.
3610.4 Illumination. Public space of Group U-1 or S-3 Occupancies and all
stairs, ramps, driveways, and corridors leading to Group U-1 or S-3
Occupancies shall be illuminated with automatic lighting capable of providing an
intensity of 1 foot-candle at ground level.
SECTION 3611 - ELEVATORS AND ESCALATORS
Buildings containing more than two (2) levels of individual dwelling units shall be
equipped with either an elevator or an escalator.
8130.52
ADDITION
Chapter 37 is added to Volume 1 of said Uniform Building Code to read as follows
due to local climatic conditions:
CHAPTER 37
RESTRICTIONS IN FIRE
HAZARD ZONE NUMBER 4
SECTION 3701 - GENERAL
Buildings or structures, including additions and remodels, hereinafter erected,
constructed, moved, enlarged, altered, replaced, repaired, or improved within
the boundaries of Fire Hazard Zone Number 4 of the City, as established by
resolution of the City Council, shall comply with the requirements of this section.
3701.1 Roofs. Roof coverings shall comply with the applicable requirements
specified in Chapter 15, Section 1503 and Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1514
of the Uniform Building Code, as amended by the City.
3701.2 Exterior Walls and Openings. Exterior walls of new buildings or
structures, including additions, and alterations to the exterior walls of existing
buildings or structures shall have a fire-resistive rating of not less than one-hour.
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All glazed openings, including windows, skylights, doors, greenhouses, or
atriums shall be dual-glazed.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Except where otherwise required by this code, exterior walls need not
have a fire-resistive rating, as follows:
1.1 Where exterior walls front on a public way having a width of not
less than 40 feet.
1.2 The building or structure is of Type I or II construction.
1.3 Where an addition is made to an existing building or structure,
providing the cumulative area of the addition along with any
addition made during the previous 12 months is not more than 500
square feet.
1.4 Where an alteration is made to the exterior walls of an existing
building or structure, providing the cumulative area of the altered
walls along with any alteration made to the existing exterior walls
during the previous 12 months is less than 25 percent of the entire
wall area of the structure or building being altered.
2. Except where required by State law, exterior glazed openings need
not be duel-glazed, as follows:
2.1 The glazed openings consist of leaded, faceted or carved glass,
when used for decorative purposes.
2.2 Enclosed patios complying with Uniform Building Code Appendix
Chapter 31, Section 3116.
3701.3 Projections. Eave overhangs, exterior balconies, decks, patios and
similar appendages extending beyond the floor area as defined in the Uniform
Building Code, Section 207, shall be of one-hour fire-resistive construction.
Exposed combustible underfloor areas shall be enclosed by not less than one-
hour fire-resistive construction.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Except where otherwise required by this Code, projections need not have
a fire-resistive rating, as follows:
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1.1 Projections that front on a public way having a width of not less
than 40 feet.
1.2 Projections of heavy timber or noncombustible construction.
1.3 Where an alteration is made to the eaves of an existing building or
structure, providing the cumulative perimeter area of the eaves
being altered along with any alteration made to the existing eves
during the previous 12 months are less than 25 percent of the
entire perimeter area of the existing structure or building.
3701.4 Ventilation. Enclosed attic areas and rafters spaces shall have attic
cross ventilation complying with Uniform Building Code Section 1505.3, except
that eave or cornice vents shall not be installed.
EXCEPTION: Eave vents may be installed on building eaves that front
on a public way having a width of not less than 40 feet.
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Artide 8, Chapter 2, Plumbing Code of the City of Arcadia
Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 2, 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
Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 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
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 Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
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8230.1
AMENDMENT
Section 101.1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as
follows: .
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101.1 Title. This code'shall be known as the Plumbing Code. Whenever the
word Code is used herein, it shall mean the Plumbing Code of the City of
Arcadia.
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8230.2
AMENDMENT -
Section 102.1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as
follows:
102.1 Administrative Authority
102.1 Whenever the term or title Administrative Authority, Building Official or
similar designation is used herein, it shall be construed to mean the Building
Official of the City of Arcadia. The Building Official shall be the Authority duly
appointed to enforce this Code.
8230.3
AMENDMENT
Section 102.2.6 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read
as followS:
102.2.6 Liability. The Building Official charged with the enforcement of this
code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties
required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be
rendered personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property
as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such
duties. A suit brought against the Building Official or employee because of such
act or omission performed by the Building Official or employee in the
enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or
ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by
the enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final
termination of such proceedings, and any judgement resulting therefrom shall
be assumed by this jurisdiction.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of
any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any
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damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code
enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such
liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or
certificates issued under this code.
8230.4
ADDITION
Section 102.2.7 is added to Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code to read as
follows:
102.2.7 Interpretations. The Building Official shall have the power to render
interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental
regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such
interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformance with the intent
and purpose of this code.
8230.5
ADDITION
Section 102.2.8 is added to Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code to read as
follows:
102.2.8 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 8040.
8230.6
AMENDMENT
Section 103.4.1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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.
8230.7
AMENDMENT
Section 103.4.2 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform 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 plan submittal. Said plan review fee shall be equal to 65
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percent of the total permit fee. 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.
8230.8
AMENDMENT
Section 103.4.4.2 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read
as follows:
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.
8230.9
ADDITION
Section 103.4.9 is added to Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code to read as
follows:
103.4.9 Permit Transfers. A plumbing permit is not transferable.
8230.10
ADDITION
Section 103.6.4 is added to Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code to read as
follows:
103.6.4 Release of Gas Service. The gas service supplying new buildings or
structures 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.
8230.11
DELETION
Table 1-1 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Plumbing Code is deleted.
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 3, Electrical Code of the City of Arcadia
Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 3, 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 National Electrical Code, 1996 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 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 National 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 govem, 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
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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 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 8040.
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 subf!1itted 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 and multi-family
buildings greater than two stories.
(4) Tenant improvement work, when required by the Building Official.
8340.3
ADDITION
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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.
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ADDITION
Section 303.7 is added to Chapter 3 of the Uniform Adm inistrative 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 of a single family dwelling may obtain
an electrical permit, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The electrical work is limited to an owner occupied, single family
dwelling unit used exclusively for living purposes including any
accessory structure(s).
(2) The permit applicant is the legal owner of the dwelling unit.
(3) The property owner occupies the dwelling unit.
(4) The property owner personally performs all labor in connection with
the electrical installation
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
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. Said plan review fee shall be equal to
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65 percent of the total permit fee. 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. The electrical service supplying new
buildings and structures 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.
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 4, Mechanical Code of the City of
Arcadia Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 4,to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4
MECHANICAL CODE
PART 1
ADOPTION
8410.
ADOPTION
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth, the City
Council hereby adopts, by reference, as the mechanical regulations for the City the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 edition, with appendices 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 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,
installation, 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
PART 3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
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The Uniform Mechanical Code is amended to read as follows:
8430.1
AMENDMENT
Section 110 of Chapter 1 of said Uniform Mechanical Code is amended to read
as follows:
110 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 8040.
8430.2
AMENDMENT
Section 115.2 of Chapter 1 of said Uniform Mechanical Code is amended to read
as follows:
115.2 Permit Fees. A fee for each mechanical perm it shall be paid to the City
in an amount established by City Council Resolution.
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AMENDMENT
Section 115.3 in Chapter 1.of said Uniform Mechanical Code is amended to 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 plan submittal. Said plan review fee shall be equal to 65
percent of the total permit fee.
8430.4 AMENDMENT
Section 115.3.2 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Mechanical Code is amended to read
as follows:
115.3.2 Incomplete or changed plans. When plans are incomplete or
changed so as to require an'additional plan review, an additional plan review fee
shall be paid to the City in an amount established by City Council Resolution.
8430.5
DELETION
Table 1-A in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Mechanical Code is deleted.
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 5, Swimming Pool Regulations, of the
City of Arcadia Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 5; 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 safety 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.
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, 1997 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,
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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:
8540.1
ADDITION
Section 102.3 is added to Chapter 1 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot
Tub Code to read as follows:
102.3 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, as hereinafter defined, shall at all times maintain a safety barrier as
hereinafter specified, completely surrounding said swimming pool, spa or hot tub.
Exception: The provision of this section shall not apply to public swimming
pools, spas, or hot tubs for which an admission charge is required for use
thereof, nor to swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs which are part of and located
on the premises of a hotel or motel where the owner, operator, or an adult
employee is continuously present and in active charge of such swimming pool,
spa, or hot tub.
8540.2
AMENDMENT
Section 104.0 in Chapter 1 of said Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code
is amended to read as follows:
104.0 Administrative Authority
Whenever the term Administrative Authority, Building Official, or other similar
designation is used herein, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official of the
City of Arcadia. The Building Official shall be the Authority duly appointed to
enforce this Code.
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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, hot tub or related permit 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 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 as herein provided
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 of the 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 inspection
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of the work will 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 plan
submittal. Said plan review fee shall be an amount equal to 65 percent of the permit
fee. 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.
8540.4
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 8040.
8540.5
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 for swimming or not.
8540.6
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.
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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
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320.1 Barrier. 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 barrier which complies with the
following:
Exception: A self-contained spa or hot tub equipped with a listed safety cover
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
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, except as provided in Section 320.2.1 above.
320.2.3. Solid barriers that do not have openings, such as masonry or stone
walls, 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
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-
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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
fifty-four (54) 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:
(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. The swimming pool, spa or hot tub barrier, including pedestrian access
gates and door alarms, shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering
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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
320.2.8 above.
8541 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.
8542 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.
8543 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:
(a) 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.
(b) 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 least 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 (112) inch high letters stating, "POOL
AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all times on every access gate.
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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.
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.
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 7, Part 7, of the City of Arcadia
Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 7, Part 7, to read as follows:
PART 7
UNIFO~ HOUSING CODE
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
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 8040.
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REPEAL: Building Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 7, Part 8, of the City of Arcadia
Municipal Code, is hereby repealed.
ADDITION: There is hereby added to the City of Arcadia Municipal Code, Building
Regulations, Article 8, Chapter 7, Part 8, to read as follows:
PART 8
UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING
CONSERVATION
87110 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 Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 1997 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 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 Uniform 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 8040.
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