HomeMy WebLinkAbout2233ORDINANCE N0.2233
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE VIII OF THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007
EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24); INCLUDING
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1, APPPENDIX I AND APPENDIX J BASED
ON THE 2006 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2007
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE;
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; TOGETHER
WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND
CHANGES THERETO; AND FURTHER AMENDING THE
ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE BY RELOCATING CHAPTER 8,
PART 3 OF ARTICLE VIII RELATING TO UNDERGROUND
UTILITY DISTRICTS TO A NEW CHAPTER 11 OF ARTICLE VII;
AND AMENDING SECTION 8760 OF ARTICLE VIII CONCERNING
SECURITY BARS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council finds that the amendments to the California Fire
Code herein are supported by Findings of Fact which are attached as Exhibit "A" and
incorporated as part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Section 8020.2 of Chapter 0, Part 2 of Article VIII of the
Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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8020.2. BUILDING OFFICIAL. For purposes of this Code and the
International. Building Code, the teen "Building Official" means the individual
invested with the responsibility for over-seeing local Code enforcement activities,
including administration of the Development Services Department/Building Division
functions, interpretation of Code requirements and direction of the Code adoption
process. This shall mean the Building Official. All other previous inconsistent
designations are repealed. The designation maybe changed by resolution of the City
Council and shall be made consistent with legally mandated certification, training and
education requirements.
SECTION 3. Chapter 1, Part 1 of Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal
Code is hereby repealed in its entirety and a new Chapter 1, Article VIII is hereby
added in place thereof 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 adopts as the building regulations for
the City the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code (California Code
of Regulations, Title 24); including the 2007 California Building Code, including
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Appendix Chapter 1, Appendix I and Appendix J and Chapter 7A based on the 2006
International Building Code. The Code shalt govern, regulate and control all of the
activities therein referenced 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.
PART3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND
AMENDMENTS
8130. AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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8130.1. ADDITION (ADMINISTRATIVE].
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 115.6 is added to Volume 2, Chapter 1 of said
2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
115.6. 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 [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 112.3 in Appendix Chapter 1, Volume 1 of the
2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
112.3. 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 or the
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
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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 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.
8130.2.1 AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE].
California Chapter 1, Section 108.8 Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
108.8. Appeals Board. 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
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Planning Commission shall not consider an appeal until the Building Official or the
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 Ciry 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 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].
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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105.1. Permits Required. Except as specified in Section 105.2, 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].
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.2, item number 1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007
California 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
inches above adjacent grade.
8130.5. AMENDMENT.
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.3.2 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
"Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.3.2. Expiration. Every permit issued
by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by
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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 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 perrnittee showing that circumstances beyond the
control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. The
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Building Official may deny or conditionally approve the extension of an
unexpired permit ifproperty maintenance or othermunicipal code violations
exist at the site. No permit shall be extended more than once.
8130.6. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Appendix Chapter 1, Section 108.1 in Chapter 1 of the 2007 California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
108.1 General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the fee schedule set
forth by resolution of the City Council.
8130.7. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Chapter 2, Section 202 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended
by adding the following definitions to read as follows:
HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE means every building of any type of construction
or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet
(16764 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access. (See Section
413.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals as defined in Health & Safety Code
Section 1250.
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
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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 fi~
percent (50%) of the exterior walls of a building are removed, repaired or altered,
excluding the interior finish wall coverings.
8130.8. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Section 403.10.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a
new section to read as follows:
403.10.2. Standby Power Loads. The following are classified as standby
power loads:
1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.8;
2. Electrically powered fire pumps.
Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections 1007.4
and 3003.
8130.9. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Section 403.11.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a
new section to read as follows:
403.11.1. Emergency Power Loads. The following are classified as
emergency power loads:
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1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10;
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire detection systems; and
5. Fire alarm systems.
6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof
enclosures.
8130.10. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Section 412.5.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended by adding a
new section to read as follows:
412.5.1. EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (FREE).
A landing area on the roof of ahigh-rise building that is not intended to function
as a helicopter or helistop but is capable of accommodating fire or medical helicopters
engaged in emergency operations, in accordance with Califomia Fire Code Section 1108.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an EHLF.
8130.11. AMENDMENT.
Section 903.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as
follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions:
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903.2. Where required. Approved automatic extinguishing systems shall
be installed:
1. In all new buildings regardless of the type of construction or occupancy.
EXCEPTIONS:
A) Detached Group U occupancies, providing the floor area does not exceed
1000 square feet.
B) Pool houses, recreation rooms, guest houses and similar accessory R-3
occupancies providing no portion of the exterior wall of the building is more than 150
feet from a public street.
C) Other minor buildings and/or occupancies as approved by the Fire Chief.
2. In existing buildings with new occupancies as required by other sections
of the Fire Code.
8130.12. AMENDMENT.
Section 903.3.1.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as
follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions:
903.3.1.2. NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed in buildings
of Group R, up to and including buildings four stories in height, automatic
sprinkler systems shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R with
the following additions:
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A) Attics shall be fully sprinklered with quick-response intermediate
temperature heads.
B) Private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design density
of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of two
(2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial type
heads shall be used for the garage area.
8130.13. AMENDMENT.
Section 903.3.1.3 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as
follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographical conditions:
903.3.1.3. NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Where allowed,
automatic sprinkler systems installed in one-and two-family dwellings shall be
installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D with the following additions:
A) Attics containing forced air units shall have one or more quick-
response intermediate temperature sprinkler heads adjacent to each unit.
B) Attached private garages shall be sprinklered and shall have a design
density of an Ordinary Hazard Group 1 occupancy with a design area of
two (2) heads. Quick-response intermediate temperature commercial
type heads shall be used for the garage area.
C) Detached private garages over 1000 square feet in total area shall be
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sprinklered and shall have a design density of an Ordinary Hazard
Group 1 occupancy with a design area of 2 heads. Quick-response
intermediate temperature commercial type heads shall be used for the
garage area.
D) Residential structures under 5000 square feet in total area shall be
designed for two (2) heads flowing in the residential area. Residential
structures over 5000 square feet in total area shall be designed for four (4)
heads flowing in the residential area.
8130.14. AMENDMENT.
Section 903.6 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as
follows due to local climatic, geographical, and topographic conditions:
903.6. EXISTING BUILDINGS. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system
shall be installed in existing buildings, including any additions thereto, in the occupan-
cies and buildings as set forth in this section.
1. In all commercial and industrial buildings greater than 5000 square feet
in area when enlarged by an addition to the existing structure or as
required by the Fire Chief.
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2. In all commercial and industrial buildings equal to or less than 5000
square feet in area, when enlarged by an addition to the existing
structure, exceeds 5000 square feet or as required by the Fire Chief.
3. In all Group R-1 Occupancies when an addition results in additional
guestrooms or dwelling units.
4. In all Group R-3 Occupancies greater than 2500 square feet in residential
area when enlarged by an addition to the residential area of the existing
structure.
5. In all Group R-3 Occupancies equal to or less than 2500 square feet in
residential area, when enlarged by an addition to the residential area of
the existing structure, exceeds 2500 square feet in residential area.
6. In existing buildings for new occupancies as required by other sections
of the Fire Code.
8130.15. AMENDMENT.
Section 903.4.2 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as
follows due to local topographical conditions:
903.4.2. ALARMS. Approved audible devices shall be connected to
every automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be
activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest
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orifice size installed in the system. Alarm devices shall be provided on the exterior of
the building in an approved location. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation
of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
Approved audible notification appliances shall be provided in the interior of the
building at locations required by the Chief.
8130.16. AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 12,Section 1207.7 of the 2007 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions:
1207.7. 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 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.
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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. 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 ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or otherwise treated to
maintain the required ratings.
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8130.17 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 12, Section 1207.8 of the 2007 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local topographical conditions:
1207.8. 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 (ITC) 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.
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8130.18 AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1505 of the 2007 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to climatic and topographical conditions:
SECTION 1505 -ROOFING REQUIREMENTS
The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall have a
minimum class A rating in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries and
a class A or B rating in all other areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire
Area Boundaries of the City. Pressure treated or untreated wood shakes
and wood shingles shall not be installed on any building or structure located
in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries.
8130.19. AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1505.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to climatic and topographical conditions:
1505.1. Roof Coverings for Additions within the Wildland Interface
Fire Area Boundaries. The roof covering on any addition made to an
existing building or structure located within the Wildland Interface Fire
Area Boundaries shall comply with Section 1505.1. The roof covering of an
existing building or structure located in said zone shall be made to comply
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with Section 1505.1 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.
1505.3.1 Roof Coverings for Additions Outside the Wildland Interface
Fire Area Boundaries. The roof covering requirements for additions made
to existing buildings or structures located outside the Wildland Interface
Fire Area Boundaries 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
1505. 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
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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 1505. The roof
covering of the existing structure or building being added to shall be
made to comply with Section 1505 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.
8130.20. AMENDMENT.
Section 1510 is added to Volume 1, Chapter 15 of the 2007 California Building
Code is to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions:
1503.4 Reroofing. All reroofing shall comply with Chapter 15 of this Code, as
amended by the City of Arcadia.
8130.21. AMENDMENT
Table 1505.1 in Chapter 15 of Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code
is amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
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TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
B B B B B B B B B
8130.22. AMENDMENT
Volume 1, Chapter 15, Section 1510 in the 2007 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows due to local climatic conditions:
SECTION 1510 -REROOFING REQUIREMENTS
1510.1 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
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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 vertical forces imposed by the new roofing.
Reroofs in the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries. All reroofing
in Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries of the City shall comply with
Section 1505. The entire roof covering of an existing building or structure
located in said zone shall be made to comply with Section 1505 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.
Reroofs in areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries.
All reroofing in areas outside the Wildland Interface Fire Area Boundaries
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
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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 1505. 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 1505 when the
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.
8130.21.5. AMENDMENT
Section 1008.1.3.5 of Chapter 10 of the 2007 California Building Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
The use of security bars, panels, sliding metal grates, or other similar security
devices is prohibited on the exterior of any building openings of all structures in
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commercial or industrial zones of the City. Subject to obtaining a permit pursuant to
California Building Code, Section 105.1 (AMC Section 8130.3) and compliance with
design review requirements pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Sections 9295 et seq.
as a prerequisite to the granting of any such permit, security bars, panels, gates, metal
grates, or other similar security devices may be installed, in compliance with
applicable Building Code requirements, on the interior of a commercial or industrial
structure provided that the entire building is equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler
system, which has been installed under a permit from the Building Division and
inspected pursuant thereto for compliance with the approved plans.
8130.23. AMENDMENT
Section 1613.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2007 California Building Code to
read as follows due to local geographical conditions:
1613.7 Minimum Distance for Building Separation. All structures shall be separated from
adjoining structures. Separations shall allow for the maximum inelastic response
displacement (^ m). ~ M shall be determined at critical locations with consideration for both
translational and torsional displacements of the structure as follows:
C d S max
~M - I
(Equation 16-45)
where ^max is the calculated maximum displacement at Level x, and may be taken as 1.2
limas the average of the displacement at the extreme points of the structure at level x.
Adj acent buildings on the same property shall be separated by at least a distance ~ nnr> where
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MT - V l ~ M1 ~ 2 + ~ ~ M2 ~ 2 (Equation 16-46)
and ^Mi and ^MZ are the maximum inelastic response displacements of the adjacent
buildings.
Where a structure adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the structure shall
also be set back from the property line by at least the displacement, ^M, of that structure.
Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be permitted when justified by
rational analyses.
References:
1. IBC 2000 Section 1620.3.6, Building Separations; IBC 2003 Section 1620.4.5, Building
Separations;
2. "Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary, -Section C108.2.11,
Building Separations," Structural Engineers Association of California, Sacramento, CA,
1999 Edition;
3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Determination of ^M; Section 1630.10.1,
General; and Section 1633.2.11, Building Separations.
4. Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program item 16-01.
Section 1614, 1614.1, 1614.1.1- Adopt the minimum seismic base shear provisions of
ASCE 7-02 in place of the ASCE 7-OS provisions by adding Sections 1614, 1614.1 and 1614.1.1
to Chapter 16 of the 2007 CBC to read as follows:
Section 1614
Modifications to ASCE 7
1614.1 General. The text ofASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section
1614.1.1 ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. Modem ASCE 7 Section 12 8.1 1 by amending Equation
12.8-5 as follows:
CS =0:81- 0.044 Snsl (Eq. 12.8-5)
Section 1614A.1.8 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.8 modifying ASCE 7
Equation 12.8-16 as adopted by OSHPD and DSA and as already provided in Chapter 16-A of the
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C.B.C.
Section 1614A.1.12 is hereby added by adopting Section 1614A.1.12 modifying ASCE 7
Section 13.5.6.2 to add seismic design requirements for suspended ceilings as adopted by DSA and
as already provided in Chapter 16-A of the CBC.
8130.23.1. AMENDMENT.
Sections 1908.17 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building
Code to read as follows due to local geographical conditions:
1908.1.17. ACI 318, Equation (14-7) of Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4. Modify ACI
318, Sections 14.8.3 and 14.8.4 as follows:
8130.23.2. AMENDMENT.
Section 1908.17.1 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code
to read as follows due to geographical conditions:
1908.1.17.1 Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 to read as
follows:
I~~ shall be calculated by Equation (14-7), and Ma shall be obtained by iteration of deflections.
I = Es A, + (P("' ~d ~d - c~~+ 13 (14-7)
c /y
and the value E~/E~ shall not be taken less than 6.
8130.23.3. AMENDMENT.
Section 1908.17.1 is added to Chapter 19 of the 2007 California Building Code
to read as follows due to local geographical conditions:
1908.1.17.2. Modify ACI 318 Sec, 14.8.4 to read as follows:
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14.8.4 -Maximum out-of--plane deflection, ^s, due to service loads, including P^ effects, shall not
exceed 1~/150.
If Ma, maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral and eccentric loads, including
P^ effects, exceed (z/3)M~~, ^s shall be calculated by Equation {14-8):
z
_ 2 Ma - } Mcr 2
4s J ~cr+ M_ 2 M ~4n J ~cr/ {14-8)
n 3 cr
If M~ does not exceed (z/3)M~~, OS shall be calculated by Equation (14-9):
Mn
~, = M ~~r
cr
where:
z
_ SM~rI~
~`r 48E~Ig
4 _ SMnI~
n 48 E~I~r
8130.24. AMENDMENT [ADMINISTRATIVE].
(14-9)
Volume 1, Appendix J, Section J110 of the 2007 California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
J110.1 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
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cause soil erosion or saturate the soil so as to cause slope failure.
8130.25 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE
Chapter 35 is added to Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code to read
as follows:
CHAPTER 35
MULTIPLE FAMILY CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
SECTION 3501 -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.
3501.1 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 3502- NOISE REDUCTION STANDARDS
3502.1 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.
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3502.2 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.
3502.3 Plans. All required 2 inch by 6-inch plumbing walls shall be clearly
identified on the building plans.
3502.4 Mechanical Equipment. All mechanical equipment shall be
installed so as to reduce sound transmission to a minimum.
3502.5 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.
3502.6 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.
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SECTION 3503- 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 3504 -ILLUMINATION
3504.1 Illumination. Public spaces ofmultiple 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)foot-candle of light at ground level.
SECTION 3505- EXTERIOR REQUIREMENTS
3505.1 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.
3505.2 Conductors, Conduit and Piping. All conductors, cables, wires,
a
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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 3506 -PARKING AND ACCESS AREAS
3506.1 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.
3506.2 Driveway Ramps
3506.2.1 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 such ramp.
SECTION 3507- OPEN PARKING REQUIREMENTS
3507.1 Marking. Open parking spaces, driving aisles, one-way traffic
lanes, and turning area shall be identified by approved painted striping.
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3507.2 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 3508 -GARAGE AND CARPORT REQUIREMENTS
3508.1 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.
3508.2 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.
3508.3 Concrete Floors. The floor of every covered parking space shall be
paved with cement concrete.
8130.26. ADDITION
Chapter 36 is added to Volume 1 of the 2007 California Building Code to read
as follows due to local climatic conditions:
CHAPTER 36
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA
3601. CREATION. The City shall designate areas within the City
boundaries that are at a significant risk from wildland fires. Such areas shall be
designated Wildland-Urban Interface Areas.
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3601.1. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA
BOUNDARIES. The boundary of the Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall constitute
all properties in the areas north of Sycamore Avenue and east of Santa Anita Avenue.
3601.1.2. AMENDMENT
Section 701 A.3, Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is amended
to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions:
701.A.3. 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.
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
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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 %2") inches by three and one half (3 '/:") inches, the
horizontal supporting members are a minimum of three and one
half (3 ''/z") inches by five and one half (5 ''h") inches and the trellis
coverings are three and one-half inches (3 ''/z") minimum depth by
one and one-half (1 'h")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 unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate access
incompliance 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
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create conditions dangerous to human life.
3601.1.2.3. ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE].
Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as
follows: 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 or the
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 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
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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.
SECTION 4. Article VIII, Chapter 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 5: Anew 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 California Plumbing Code, 2007 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
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Chapter in full.
The 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby adopted with no
amendments.
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.
SECTION 6. Article VIII, Chapter 3 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is
hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 7: Anew Article VIII, Chapter 3 is hereby added to the
Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
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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, 2007 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
PURPOSE
8320. 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
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within the City.
PART 3
ADDITIONS, DELETES
AND AMENDMENTS
8330. AMENDMENT, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS
8330.1. ADDITION.
Article 310.2(B) of the 2007 California Electrical Code is added to read as
follows:
310.2(B) Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all
installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building
Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures
can be ensured.
8330.2 ADDITION.
Article 310.16 of the 2007 Califomia Electrical Code is added to read as
follows:
Article 310.16. Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring.
Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall
require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the
Building Official for proper torquing of connections at their termination point.
SECTION 8. Article VIII, Chapter 4 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is
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hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 9. Anew Article VIII, Chapter 4 is hereby added to the
Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4
MECHANICAL CODE
PART l
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, 2007 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.
The 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby adopted with no
amendments.
One (1) copy of said Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
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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.
SECTION 10. Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is
hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 11. Anew Article VIII, Chapter 5 is hereby added to the
Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5
SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES AND SAFETY DEVICES
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
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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
due to climatic conditions.
PART 2
PURPOSE
8520. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Chapter 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.
PART3
ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS
8530. ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS
Chapter 31, Section 3109 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby added
to read as follows due to local climatic and topographical conditions:
8530.1. AMENDMENT
The definition of a safety barrier in Section 3109.4.4.3 in Chapter 31 of the
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2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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.
8530.2 ADDITION
Section 3109.5.5 is added to Chapter 31 of said 2007 California Building Code
is added to read as follows:
3109.5.5. 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.
3109.5.5.1. 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
remspecrion.
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
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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 of the work shall be performed until the
required fees have been paid.
3109.5.5.2. 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.
3109.5.5.3. 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.
8530.3 AMENDMENT
The definition of "Swimming Pool" in Section 3109.4.4.1 of Chapter 31 of the
2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
Swimming Pool - A swimming pool may be either: (a) a private swimming
pool, or (b) a public swimming pool.
(a) A private swimming pool shall mean any constructed or prefabricated
structure that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, used in
connection with asingle-family residence and available to only the
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resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed,
intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming or not. This
includes any in-ground, aboveground, or 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, used in
connection with asingle-family residence and available to only the
resident(s) of such residence or their private guests, whether designed,
intended or used exclusively or principally for swimming or not.
(b) A public swimming pool shall include any constructed or prefabricated
structure that contains water eighteen (18) inches or more in depth, other
than a private swimming pool, that is used exclusively or principally for
swimming ."
8530.3.1 ADDITION
The definition of a "Wading Pool" in Section 3109.4.4.1 is added to Chapter 31
of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows:
Wading Pool -Any constructed or prefabricated pool used for wading which is
less then eighteen (18) inches in depth.
8530.4. ADDITION.
Section 3109.5.6 is added to Chapter 31 of the 2007 California Building Code.
3109.5.6 Barrier Required
3109.5.6.1. The top of the barrier shall be at least sixty (60) inches above
finished grade, as measured on the side of the bamer 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
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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.
3109.5.6.2. Openings in the barrier shall not allow the passage of a four-
(4) inch diameter sphere.
3109.5.6.3. Solid barriers that do not have openings, such as masonry or
stonewalls, shall not contain indentations or protrusions except for tooled
masonry joints.
3109.5.6.4. 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.
3109.5.6.5. 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
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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.
3109.5.6.6. 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.
3109.5.6.7. 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.
3109.5.6.8. Access gates shall comply with the requirements specified
in Section 3109.5.6.1-3109.5.6.7 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 beself-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. Aweather-proof, durable sign of not less than 1/2 inch high
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letters stating, "POOL AREA KEEP GATE CLOSED", shall be posted at all
times on every access gate.
3109.5.6.9. 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:
(I) 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.
(1)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
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located a minimum 54" above adjacent finished grade.
3109.5.6.10. 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.
3109.5.6.11. 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 3109.5.6.9 above.
3109.5.7. 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
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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", shall be posted at all times on
every access gate.
3109.5.8. 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.
3109.5.9. FINAL INSPECTION. Final approval of all swimming pools,
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spas, and hot tubs hereinafter constructed shall not be granted until all of the
requirements specified in this chapter have been complied with.
8530.10 ADDITION [ADMINISTRATIVE]
Section 3109.10 is added to Chapter 31 of said California Building Code to read
as follows:
3109.10. 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.
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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.
SECTION 12. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 7, of the Arcadia Municipal
Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 13. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 8, of the Arcadia Municipal Code
is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 14. Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 9 of the Arcadia Municipal
Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
SECTION 15. Section 8761 of Part 6, Chapter 7 of Article VIII of the
Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 16. Sections 8830 through 8839.1 of Part 3, Chapter 8 ofArticle
VIII are hereby relocated to a new Part 1, Chapter 11, Article VII and renumbered
7110 through 7120.1, respectively.
SECTION ] 7. Chapter 9 of Article VIII is hereby repealed in its entirety
and a new Part 9 is hereby added to the Arcadia Municipal Code to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 9
SEISMIC STRENGHTENING PROVISIONS FOR
UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS
8910. ADOPTION.
Subject to certain changes and amendments as hereinafter set forth in this Part,
the City Council hereby adopts, by reference, Appendix Chapter A1, Part 10 of the
California Building Code which shall govern, regulate, and control all of the activities
therein referred to and the same is made a part of this Chapter.
8920. PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing
risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on existing
unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings.
The provisions of this chapter are intended as minimum standards for structural
seismic resistance, and are established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury.
Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury, or
prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.
SECTION 18. Section 8760 of Article VIII, Chapter 7, Part 6 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
8760. APPLICATION. Internal or external security bars, panels, sliding
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metal grates or other similar security devices (hereinafter referred to as security bars)
that were installed on or within any commercial or industrial building as of the
adoption of Ordinance No. 1885 (June 21, 1988), (hereinafter referred to as existing
security bars), and are in compliance with other Code sections, are not subject to the
requirements of Ordinance No. 1885 (Sections 8130.3 and 8130.21.5 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code).
Any change, alteration, expansion or reconfiguration of existing security bars,
other than normal repair or maintenance shall not be permitted without compliance
with the requirements applicable to security bars asset forth in Arcadia Municipal code
Sections 8130.3 and 8130.21.5.
SECTION 19. Prior Ordinances Repealed. Upon the effective date of this
Ordinance, all former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance of the codes herein adopted by reference including, but not
limited to, Ordinance No. 2166 and any other ordinance in conflict herewith are hereby
repealed and declared to be of no further force and effect.
SECTION 20. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not
subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections
15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect
physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as
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defined in Section 15378) ofthe CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations,
Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 21. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision,
paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance, or any part thereof is for any
reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion of this ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section,
subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase be declared
unconstitutional.
SECTION 22. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance
and shall cause a copy or summary of same to be published in the official newspaper of
said City within fifteen (15) days of its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect
thirty one (31) days following its adoption by the City Council.
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Passed, approved and adopted this zoch day of November , 2007.
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Mayor of the ity o Arcadia
ATTEST:
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~ty Clerk ' .
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies
that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2233 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a
regular meeting of said Council held on the 20th day of November, 2007 and that said
Ordinance was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ity Clerk of the City of Arcadia
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Section 1. Findings. To the extent that changes and modifications to the 2007
California Building Standards Code in this ordinance are deemed mare restrictive than
the building standards contained in the 2007 California Building Standards Code, thus
requiring that findings be made pertaining to local climactic, geological, or topographical
conditions to justify such modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines as
follows:
A. Climatic Conditions:
1. Amendments to Sections 202, 403.10.2, 403.11.1, 903.2, 903.3.1.2,
903.3.1.3, 903.4.2, 903.6, 1505.1, and 1613.7 of the 2007 Edition of the California
Building Code and Section 310.2(6) and 310.16 of the 2007 Edition of the California
Electrical Code are reasonably necessary due to the following climatic condition:
The City of Arcadia is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It
annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no
precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or
greater are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme
drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of
drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to
large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or
destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area.
These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of
even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires
spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The
added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will
supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for
the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area
of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by
as much as 50 to 75 percent.
B. Topographical conditions:
Amendments to Sections 903.4.2, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3., 903.6, and 1613.7 of the 2007
Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following
topographical conditions:
1. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur
throughout the foothills of Los Angeles. The elevation change caused by the hills
creates the geological foundation on which communities within Los Angeles
County are built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands
already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater
constraints in terrain.
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2. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common throughout Los Angeles County.
3. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it
necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other
protection measures to protect occupants and property.
C. Geological conditions:
1. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.4, 905.4, 1614.1, 1614.1.1,
1614.A.1.8, 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1, and 1908.1.17.2 of the 2007 Edition of the
California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological
conditions:
The Los Angeles region is a densely populated area that has buildings
constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are
believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size
than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes.
Earthquake faults run throughout the boundaries of Los Angeles County.
Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the
State of California, Department of Conservation.
2. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.4, 905.4, 1614.1, 1614.1.1,
1614.A.1.8, 1908.1.17, 1908.1.17.1, and 1908.1.17.2 of the 2007 Edition of the
California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following geological
conditions:
Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic
flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any
rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar
to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of
strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for
anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz
earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When
combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department
was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain
because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This
situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-
site fire protection for building occupants.
3. Amendments to Sections 412.5.1, 903.2, 903.2.7, and 907.2.12 of the
2007 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the
following geological conditions:
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Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways
and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times.
Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied by occasional
heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make
an emergency access route impassable.
4. Amendments to Sections 903.2, 903.2.7, 903.3.1.1.1, 905.4, 907.2.12,
907.2.12.1, 907.9.3 and 910.3.2.2 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code
are reasonably necessary due to the following geological conditions:
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development
separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected
infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent
to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire
department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow
(water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also
justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel
within the Los Angeles County Fire Authority.
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