Ordinance No. 10891
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ORDINANCE NO. 1089
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AMENDING CHAPTER 24, BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; (2) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, AND THE 2000
EDITION OF THE ICC ELECTRICAL CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (3) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 1073
adopted the following codes with certain modifications and
(changes; the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition Volumes 1, 2 and
13, including selectedAppendices, Chapters 3, 4, 9, 11, 12, 15,
16, 18, 30,-33 and 34, and the Uniform Building Code Standards;
the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, including Appendices
A and B and the Uniform Administrative Code provisions for the
National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition; the Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1997 Edition, including Appendices A, B, and C; the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition, including Appendices A, B, C, D, H,
I, and L; the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1997 Edition; and Appendix Chapter 1 of the Uniform Code for
Building Conservation, 1997 Edition; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code section 18938(b)
provides that the most recent editions of the Uniform Building
Code, the National Electrical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code,
the Uniform Mechanical Code and Appendix Chapter 1 of the Uniform
Code for Building Conservation (hereinafter the "codes"), as
2811referenced in the California Building Standards Code, shall apply
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Ito all occupancies in the state and shall become effective 180
days after publication in the California Building Standards Code
by the California Building Standards Commission (hereinafter
referred to as the "Commission") or at a later date after
publication established by said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 California Building Code Volumes 1 and
_2'including Appendices has been published by the Commission and
incorporated in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part
2; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 California Electrical Code including
Appendices has been published by the Commission and incorporated
in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3; and
WHEREAS, the 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code
(Administrative Provisions for the National Electrical Code has
been published and issued by the International Code Council; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 California Mechanical Code including
Appendices has been published by the Commission and incorporated
in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 California Plumbing Code including
Appendices has been published by the Commission and incorporated
in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 California Code for Building
Conservation, Appendix Chapter l has been published by the
Commission and incorporated in the California Code of Regulations
Title 24 Part 10; and
WHEREAS, the 2001 Editions of the California Code are
substantially the same as the 1997 Editions of the Uniform
Building, Mechanical and Plumbing codes, the 1996 National
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Electrical Code, and the 1997 Edition of Appendix Chapter l of
the Uniform Code for Building Conservation as adopted by City of
Vernon Ordinance No. 1073; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the
aforesaid codes, as published in the California Building
Standards Code, shall become effective November 1, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings and the 1997 Edition of Appendix Chapter 5 of
the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, as adopted in
Ordinance No. 1073, remains unchanged; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections
17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 allow certain amendments to
Ithe codes to be made by a local government provided findings of
necessity can be made; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public health,
safety and welfare to enact certain amendments to the aforesaid
codes, as set forth herein, because of climatic, geological and
topographical conditions, based upon the following findings:
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as
20 those in existence in the City of Vernon increase the likelihood
21 of fire spreading(conflagration) from one building to another;
22 2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are
23 affected by the nearby location of earthquake faults that can
24 create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
25 3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon
26 coupled with the density of buildings, limited setbacks, narrow
27 access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
28problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency
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conditions; and
WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions and additions to the
codes set forth in this ordinance are intended as amendments,
deletions and additions to the corresponding requirements of the
California Building Standards Code, based upon the findings set
forth above and outlined in the City Staff Report on Building
Code Adoption dated August 22, 2002; and
WHEREAS, most of the proposed amendments to the codes
are presently in the Vernon Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon is
authorized, pursuant to Section 50022.2, et seq. of the
California Government Code to adopt the above -mentioned codes and
other uniform codes as a primary code by reference in whole or in
part and that the primary code may adopt by reference a secondary
code in whole or in part; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3,
the City Council on September 4, 2002, gave a first reading to
this Ordinance and the titles of said codes to be adopted and
standards, and a duly noticed public hearing was held on
September 18, 2002, for the purpose of considering the adoption;
and
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon
hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained herein
above are true and correct.
SECTION 2: Uniform Codes.
The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2001
California Building Code, 2001 California Electrical Code, 2000
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ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, 2001 California
Plumbing Code, the 2001 California Mechanical Code, and the 2001
California Code for Building Conservation, including the
secondary codes referred to therein; as amended in Section 3, 4,
5, 6 and 7 herein.
SECTION 3: Article II of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended
as follows:
A. Section 24.10 and is amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 24.10. 2001 California Building Code, adopted.
The 2001 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 and
Appendices, including standard contained therein,
copyrighted by the International Conference of Building
Officials, and the California Building Standards Commission
subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions
set forth in this article, are hereby adopted by reference
as the Building Code of the City of Vernon.
B. Section 24.11 of said Article II, Building
Code, of Chapter 24 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.11. Building Code Amendments, Additions, and
Deletions.
The 2001 California Building code, is amended as
follows:
(a) California Building Code Section 104.2.6 is amended
to delete the clause at the end of the first
paragraph which reads: "and any judgment resulting
therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction."
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(b) California Building Code Section 105 is hereby
deleted.
(c) California Building Code Section 109.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 109.1. Use or occupancy. No building or structure
shall be used or occupied and no change in the existing use
or occupancy of said building or structure or portion
thereof shall be made until the building official has issued
a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein.
"Use" shall have the same meaning as defined in Vernon City
Code Section 26.2.17 and any other applicable provision of
the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Vernon.
"Change in Use" shall include, but not be limited to, any
change in tenancy of a building for which a new business
license is required under the Code of the City of Vernon.
EXCEPTION: Group U and Division 3 of Group R Occupancies.
When determined by the building official that a special
inspection is required to determine compliance with the Code
of the City of Vernon or with this code for a certificate of
occupancy, an inspection fee shall be paid as set forth by
resolution of the City Council. Issuance of a certificate
of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a
violation of the provisions of the Code of the City of
Vernon, of this code, or of any other ordinance. A
certificate of occupancy which presumes to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of the Code of the City of
Vernon, of this code, or of any other ordinance shall not be
valid.
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(d) California Building Code Table l-A is hereby
amended to read as follows:
TABLE NO. 1-A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
Building permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule
adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(e) California Building Code Section 505 is hereby
amended to add Section 505.1.4 as follows:
Sec. 505.1.4. Yards. For the purpose of this Section, a
public right-of-way may be considered a required yard.
(f) California Building Code Section 1503 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1503. Roof covering requirements. The roof covering
on any structure regulated by this code shall be as
specified in Table No. 15-A and as classified in Section
1504, except that only fire retardant roof coverings meeting
class A or B roofing assemblies are permitted in the City of
Vernon. The roofing assembly includes the roofdeck,
underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is
assigned a roof classification.
(g) California Building Code Section 2603.6 is hereby
deleted.
(h) California Building Code Section 2603.7 is hereby
amended to add Section 2603.7.3 as follows:
Sec. 2603.7.3. Approved materials. Regardless of the
provisions in Chapter 26, no skylight shall be installed
unless the materials, the construction standards, and the
location have been approved by the building official, all in
accordance with the provisions of this code.
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21 Sec. 3406.2. Enforcement.
22 With a change in occupancy or otherwise upon order of the
23 building official, the work shall be completed or the
24 building shall be vacated.until made to conform.
25 (1) California Building Code, Appendices, Chapters 10
26 and 29 are hereby deleted.
27 (m) California Building code is hereby amended to
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as prescribed in the Los Angeles Regional Uniform
Code Program, Amendments to California Building
Code approved June 27, 2002 and updated July 11,
2002.
SECTION 4: Article III of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
A. Section 24.15 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 24.15 2001 California Electrical Code, adopted.
The 2001 California Electrical Code, including
Appendices copyrighted by the National Fire Protection
Association and the California Building Commission, and the
2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative
Provisions issued by the International Code Council
including standards contained therein are hereby adopted by
reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon.
B. Section 24.16 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Sec. 24.16. Amendments, additions and deletions.
(a) The 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions, is hereby amended as
follows:
(1) Section 404.2 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
SECTION 404.2 - ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
Electrical permit fees shall be as set forth
in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the
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(2) Section 303.1 and 303.2 is hereby amended by
replacing the words International Building
Code in each section with California Building
Code.
(3) Subsection 5 of Section 401.3 is hereby
deleted.
(4) Chapter 11 is hereby deleted.
(b) The 2001 California Electrical Code, is hereby
amended as follows:
(1) Section 250-118 (5) , (6) , (7) , (8) and (9) are
hereby deleted.
(2) Section 336-4(2) is amended to read as
follows:
(2) Multifamily dwellings except as prohibited
in Section 336-5 (a) (1) .
(3) Section 230-21 is hereby amended by adding the
-following sentence to the end of the first
paragraph: Service entrance conductors from
overhead service drops shall be installed in
rigid metal raceways.
(4) Section 200-6 is hereby amended by adding the
following after the title line:
Color Coding
Grounded conductors of different voltage shall
be identified by white and natural gray;
grounded conductors of the 277/480 volt system
shall be gray; grounded conductors of the
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(5) Section 110-14(a) is hereby amended by adding
the following sentence to the end of the first
paragraph: All stranded aluminum conductors
must be terminated with an approved by -press
termination.
(6) Section 210-7 is hereby amended by adding the
following sentence to the end of the first
paragraph: Upon change of occupancy, use or
tenancy all 120 volt ceiling mounted
receptacles shall be removed.
SECTION 5: Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby
amended as follows:
A. Section 24.20 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.20. 2001 California Mechanical Code, adopted.
The 2001 California Mechanical Code, including
Appendices, including standards contained therein,
copyrighted by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical officials and the California Building Standards
Commission subject, however, to the amendments, additions
and deletions set forth in this article, is hereby adopted
by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Vernon.
B. Section 24.21 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.21. Mechanical Code amendments, additions, and
deletions.
The 2001 California Mechanical Code, is amended as
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(a) California Mechanical Code Section 108.8 is amended
to delete the clause at the end of the first
paragraph which reads: "and any judgment resulting
therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction."
(b) California Mechanical Code Section 110 is hereby
deleted.
(c) California Mechanical Code Table No. 1-1 is amended
to read as follows:
TABLE 1-1. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES.
Mechanical permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
schedule adopted by the City Council.
(d) Uniform Mechanical Code Section 1119 is amended by
adding the following:
1119.4 Manual Emergency Discharge.
1119.4.1 When required. Systems containing a
Group Al refrigerant having a charge weight
exceeding 440 pounds and carbon dioxide or
refrigerants in other groups having a charge weight
exceeding 220 pounds shall be provided with a
manual system for discharge of the refrigerant at
an approved location.
1119.4.2 Emergency Discharge Lines. Separate
emergency discharge pipe lines, independent of
other piping, shall be connected above the liquid
refrigerant level on the high-pressure side and on
the low-pressure side of the system. The lines
shall be pitched so as to drain to the control box.
The emergency refrigerant control box shall be
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locked and identified with a permanent label
reading "Emergency Refrigerant Control Box" with
the name and number designation of the refrigerant
in the system.
1119.4.3 Stop Valves. Readily accessible stop
valves and suitable pressure gauges shall be
installed on each discharge pipe within the
emergency refrigerant control box. The gauge shall
be located ahead of the stop valve, and the valve
shall have the same discharge capacity as the
discharge pipe it serves. A permanent label shall
be attached to each valve indicating "High-pressure
Refrigerant Discharge Valve" or "Low-pressure
Refrigerant Discharge Valve" as appropriate. A
permanent label indicating "Pressure Relief Valve
Setting" and the appropriate pressure shall be
located adjacent to each gauge.
1119.4.4 Sizing Valves and Lines. The size of the
stop valve and the size and length of the discharge
line shall be determined in accordance with Section
1117.
1119.4.5 High- to Low-pressure Valve. A stop
valve from the high side to the low side on the
system side of the emergency discharge stop valves
shall be provided in the emergency refrigerant
control box. The stop valve and line shall be the
same size as the higher -pressure line. The valve
shall be marked "High to Low Pressure Control
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1119.4.6 Sizing Headers and Diffusers. When more
than one relief valve or emergency discharge line
is connected to a common header or riser, the area
of the header or riser and the diffuser inlet shall
be equal to the sum of the areas of all of the
relief -valve vent lines and emergency discharge
lines feeding it.
1119.4.7 Discharge Location. The discharge shall
be located in accordance with Section 1116 or
1118.1 as appropriate for the refrigerant involved.
1119.4.8 Provide Drip Legs. Drip pockets or
drains for collecting moisture shall be installed
on emergency discharge lines beyond the emergency
valve.
(e) Uniform Mechanical Code, Section 1407.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1407.1. General. Process piping and tubing shall
comply with this section and shall be installed in
accordance with nationally recognized standards. Piping and
tubing systems shall be compatible with the material being
transported.
(f) California Mechanical Code be amended to
incorporate all amendments, additions and deletions
as prescribed by the Los Angeles Regional Uniform
Code Program, Amendments to the California
Mechanical Code ,Approved June 27, 2002 updated
amendments July 11, 2002.
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SECTION 6: Article V of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended
as follows:
A. Section 24.25 is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.25. 2001 California Plumbing Code, adopted.
The 2001 California Plumbing Code, its Appendices and
including standards contained therein, copyrighted by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, and the California Building Standards Commission,
subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions
set forth in this article, is hereby adopted by reference as
the Plumbing Code of the City of Vernon.
B. Section 24.26 of said Article V, Plumbing
Code, and is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.26. Amendments, additions, and deletions.
The 2001 California Plumbing Code, is amended
as follows:
(a) California Plumbing Code Table No. 1-1 is amended
to read as follows:
TABLE NO. 1-1 - PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Plumbing permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(b) California Plumbing Code, Table 4-1 amended by
adding the following to Table 4-1. Minimum
plumbing facilities.
(1) Add the following after the opening paragraph:
The number of plumbing facilities shall be
determined based on the maximum number of
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3 (2) Insert the following in "Industrial
4 Warehouses, Workshops, Foundries, and similar
5 establishments (for employee use)":
6 A floor drain or drains shall be installed in all
7 shop toilet areas.
8 (c) California Plumbing Code, Section 1101.1 is hereby
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10 1101.1 Yard drainage piping and onsite storm drain
11 systems that connect to public storm drainage
12 systems shall be installed in accordance with this
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the City of Vernon, is hereby
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24 A. Section 24.60 is hereby amended to read as
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26 Sec. 24.60. 2001 California Code for Building
Conservation, adopted.
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copyrighted by the International Conference of Building
Officials and California Building Standards Commission,
except as provided herein is hereby adopted as the seismic
strengthening provisions for unreinforced masonry bearing
wall buildings for the City of Vernon.
SECTION 8: Enactment of Penalty Sections.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.4 the following
penalty sections are specifically enacted and published as set
forth in Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E attached hereto and made a
part hereof by reference, except as otherwise amended or deleted
in this ordinance:
A. 2001 California Building Code, Sections 102,
103, 104, 106.4.5 and 109.6 (Exhibit A).
B. 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions, Sections 301, 302, 403.7, 901, 1001,
1002, 1003 and 1004 (Exhibit B) .
C. 2001 California Mechanical Code, Sections 108,
109, 111 and 114.5 (Exhibit C).
D. 2001 California Plumbing Code, Sections 102.1
through 102.3.2 and 103.3.5 (Exhibit D).
E. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 Edition, Sections 202, 203, 701.1 and 701.2
(Exhibit E).
SECTION 9: Ordinances repealed.
Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in
conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed.
SECTION 10: Violation.
A violation of this ordinance or any part thereof is
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punishable by a fine of not more than One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of
not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day or any portion thereof during which any
violation of any provision or any section of this chapter or of
any uniform code or part thereof is committed, continued or
permitted, constitutes a separate and individual offense.
SECTION 11: Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be void or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance; it being the intention
of the City Council of the City of Vernon to adopt and pass this
ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more of the
sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases thereof may
be declared void or unconstitutional.
SECTION 12: Copies on File with City Clerk.
One certified copy of the 2001 California Building Code;
the 2001 California Electrical Code; the 2000 ICC Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions; the.2001 California Mechanical Code;
the 2001 California Plumbing Code; the 2001 California Code for
Building Conservation shall be made available for public
inspection in the office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 13: Posting.
There being no newspaper printed, published or
circulated in the City of Vernon, the City Clerk is hereby
directed to certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall
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post the same, or cause the same to be posted, within fifteen
(15) days after its passage in accordance with Section 36933 of
the Government Code, in three (3) of the most public places in
the City of Vernon, to wit: the northwest corner of 38th Street
and Santa Fe Avenue, the northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and
Pacific Boulevard, and on the bulletin board in the lobby of the
City Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in
the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California.
SECTION 14: Effective Date.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on
November 1, 2002.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of September 2002.
EONIS C. MALBVRG, Ma or
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Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being
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Ordinance No. 1089, was duly and regularly introduced at a
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regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held
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on Wednesday, September 4, 2002, and thereafter finally adopted
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September 18, 2002 and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of
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the City of Vernon, by the following vote:
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ABSTAINED: Councilmen: None
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BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
administrative and operational control of the building
SECTION 102 — UNSAFE BUILDINGS OR official.
STRUCTURES
104.2 Powers and Duties of Building Official
All buildings or structures regulated by this code that
are structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate
egress, or that constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this
section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or structures
constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare
by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation,
obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or
abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an
unsafe use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers,
tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural
members that are supported by, attached to, or a part of
a building and that are in deteriorated condition or
otherwise unable to sustain the design loads that are
specified in this code are hereby designated as unsafe
building appendages.
All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are
hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be
abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal
in accordance with the procedures set forth in the
Dangerous Buildings Code or such a alternate
procedures as may have been or as may be adopted by
this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official
or other employee or official of this jurisdiction as
designated by the governing body, may institute any
other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or
abate the violation.
SECTION 103 --- VIOLATIONS
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use,
occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause
or permit the same to be done in violation of this code.
SECTION 104 --- ORGANIZATION AND
ENFORCEMENT
104.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. There is
hereby established in this jurisdiction a code
enforcement agency which shall be under the
104.2.1 General. The building official is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of
this code. For such purposes, the building official shall
have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
104.2.2 Deputies. In accordance with prescribed
procedures and with the approval of the appointing
authority, the building official may appoint such
number of technical officers and inspectors and other
employees as shall be authorized from time to time.
The building official may deputize such inspectors or
employees as may be necessary to carry out the
functions of the code enforcement agency.
104.2.3 Rights of entry. When it is necessary to
make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this
code, or when the building official has reasonable
cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a
premises a condition that is contrary to or in violation
of this code that makes the building or premises unsafe,
dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter
the building or premises at reasonable times to inspect
or to perform the duties in4)osed by this code, provided
that if such building or premises be occupied that
credentials be presented to the occupant and entry
requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied,
the building official shall first make a reasonable effort
to locate the owner or other person having change or
control of the building or premises and request entry.
If entry is refused, the building official shall have
recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure
entry.
104.2.4 Stop orders. Whenever any work is being
done contrary to the provisions of this code, or other
pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the
enforcement of this code, the building official may
order the work stopped by notice in writing served on
any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work
to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop
such work until authorized by the building official to
proceed with the work.
104.2.5 Occupancy violations. Whenever any
building or structure or equipment therein regulated by
this code is being used contrary to the provisions of
this code, the building official may order such use
discontinued and the structure, or portion thereof,
vacated by notice served on any person causing such
use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the
use within the time prescribed by the building official
after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or
portion thereof, comply with the requirements of this
code.
104.2.6 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 an
actor 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 code
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 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.
104.2.7 Modifications. When there are practical
difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of
this code, the building official may grant modifications
for individual cases. The building official shall first
find that a special individual reasons makes the strict
letter of this code impractical and that the modification
is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this
code and that such modification does not lessen any
fire -protection requirements or any degree of structural
integrity. The details of any action granting
modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files
of the code enforcement agency.
104.2.8 Alternate for materials, design, test and
methods of construction. The provisions of this code
are not intended to prevent the use of any material,
alternate design or method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this code, provided any
alternate has been approved and its use authorized by
the building official.
The building official may approve any such
alternate, provided the building official finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
provisions of this code and that the material, method or
work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the
equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability,
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety
and sanitation.
The building official shall require that sufficient
evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any
claims that may be made regarding its use. The details
of any action granting approval of an alternate shall be
recorded and entered in the files of the code
enforcement agency.
104.2.9 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient
evidence of compliance with any of the provisions of
this code or evidence that any material or construction
does not conform to the requirements of this code, the
building official may require tests as proof of
compliance to be made at no expense to this
jurisdiction.
Test methods shall be as specified by this code or
by other recognized test standards. If there are no
recognized and accepted test methods for the proposed
alternate, the building official shall determine test
procedures.
All tests shall be made by an approved agency.
Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building
official for the period required for the retention of
public records.
104.2.10 Cooperation of other officials and officers.
The building official may request, and shall receive,
the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this
jurisdiction so far as is required in the discharge of the
duties required by this code or other pertinent law or
ordinance.
SECTION 106 - PERMITS
106.4.5 Suspension or revocation. The building
official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit
issued under the provisions of this code whenever the
permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance
or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 109 — CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY
109.6 Revocation. The building official may, in
writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy
issued under the provisions of this code whenever the
certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or when it is determined that the
building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of
any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of
this code.
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EXHIBIT B
2000 ICC ELECTRICAL CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
SECTION 301
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL INPSECTION
301.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The
department of electrical inspection is hereby created
and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
code official. The function of the department shall be
to assist the code official. The function of the
department shall be to assist the code official in the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of
this code.
301.2 Appointment. The code official shall be
appointed by the chief appointing authority of the
jurisdiction.
301.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence
of the appointing authority, the code official shall have
the authority to appoint a deputy code official, the
related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners
and other employees. Such employees shall have
powers as delegated by the code official.
301A Restriction of employees. An official or
employee connected with the department of electrical
inspection, except one whose only connection is that of
a member of the board of appeals established under the
provisions of this code, shall not be engaged in, or
directly or indirectly connected with, the furnishing of
labor, materials or appliances for the constriction,
alteration or maintenance of a building, or the
preparation of construction documents thereof, unless
that person is the owner of the building; and such
officer or employee shall not engage in any work that
conflicts with official duties or with the interests of the
department.
SECTION 302
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE
CODE OFFICIAL
302.1 General. The code official is hereY b authorized
302.2 Rule -making, authority. The code official shall
have authority as necessary in the interest of public
health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and
promulgate rules and regulations and to designate
requirements applicable because of local climatic or
other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this
code, or of violating accepted engineering methods
involving public safety.
302.3 Applications and permits. The code official is
authorized to receive applications, review construction
documents and issue permits for the installation of
electrical systems and equipment, inspect the premises
for which such permits have been issued, and enforce
compliance with the provisions of this code.
302.4 Notices and orders. The code official is
authorized to issue all necessary notices or orders in
accordance with Chapter 10 as are required to effect
compliance with this code.
302.5 Inspections. The code official shall make all of
the inspections necessary to determine compliance with
the provisions of this code in accordance with Chapter
7.
302.6 Identification. The code official shall carry
proper identification as required by Section 702.4.1.
302.7 Right of entry. The code official is authorized
to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to
inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code in
accordance with Section 702.4.
302.8 Department records. The code official shall
keep official records of applications received, permits
and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of
inspections, notices and orders issued, and as required
by this code, such records shall be retained in the
official records for the period required for retention of
public records.
and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The
code official shall have the authority to render
302.8.1 Approvals and modifications. A record of
interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies,
approvals and modifications granted shall be
procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the
maintained by the code official and shall be available
application of its provisions. Such interpretations,
for public inspection during business hours in
policies, procedures, rules and
p , p regulations shall be in
accordance with applicable laws.
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
Such policies and. procedures shall not have the effect
302.8.2 Inspections. The code official shall
of waiving requirements specifically provided for in
keep a record of each inspection made, including.
this code.
notices and orders issued, showing the findings and
disposition of each
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302.8.3 Alternative methods or materials.
The application for modification, alternative methods
or materials, and the final decision of the code official
shall be in writing and shall be officially recorded in
the permanent records of the code official.
302.9 Liability. The code official, officer or
employee charged with the enforcement of this code,
while acting for the jurisdiction 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 liable personally, and is hereby
relieved from all personal liability for any damage
accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or
by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of
official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer
or employee because of an act performed by that
officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties
and under the provisions of this code shall be defended
by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the
final termination of the proceedings.
The code official or any subordinate shall not be
liable for costs in any action, suit or proceeding that is
instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code;
and any official, officer or employee, acting in good
faith and without malice, shall be free from liability for
acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason
of any act or omission in the performance of official
duties in connection therewith.
SECTION 403 PERMITT AND
FEES CONDITIONS
403.7 Suspension or revocation. The code official is
authorized to suspend or revolve a permit issued under
the provisions of this code wherever the permit is
issued in error, on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or
incomplete information; in violation of any ordinance,
regulation or any of the provisions of this code; or if
any one of the following conditions exist;
1. The permit is used for a location or
establishment other than that for which it
was issued.
2. The permit is used for a condition or
activity other than that listed in the permit.
3. Conditions and limitations set forth in the
permit have been violated.
4. There have been any false statements or
misrepresentations as to the material fact in
the application for permit or plans
submitted or a condition of the permit.
5. The permit is used by a different person or
firm than the name for which it was issued.
6. The permittee failed, refused or neglected to
comply with orders or notices duly served
in accordance with the provisions of this
code within the time provided therein.
7. The permit was issued in error or in
violation of an ordinance, regulation or this
code.
UNSAFE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION 901
CONDITIONS
901.1 Unsafe electrical systems. An electrical system
that is unsafe, constitutes a fire or health hazard, or is
otherwise dangerous to human life, as regulated by this
code, is hereby declared as an unsafe electrical system.
Use of an electrical system regulated by this code
constituting a hazard to health, safety or welfare by
reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, fire
hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is hereby
declared an unsafe use. Such unsafe equipment and
appliances are hereby declared to be a public nuisance
and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition
or removal.
901.2 Authority to condemn electrical systems.
Wherever the code official determines that any
electrical system, or portion thereof, regulated by this
code has become hazardous to life, health or property,
the code official shall order in writing that such
electrical systems either be removed or restored to a
safe condition. A time limit for compliance with such
order shall be specified in the written notice. A person
shall not use or maintain a defective electrical system
or equipment after receiving such notice.
Where such electrical system is to be
disconnected, written notice as prescribed in this code
shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to he or
property, such disconnection shall be made
immediately without such notice.
901.3 Dangerous conditions. Wherever the code
official shall find in any structure or upon any premises
dangerous or hazardous conditions or materials, the
code official is authorized to order such dangerous
conditions or materials to be removed or remedied in
accordance with the provisions of this code.
901.4 Record. The code official shall cause a report
to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall
state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of
the unsafe condition.
901.5 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the
code official shall serve on the owner, agent or person
in control of the structure, a written notice that
describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies
the required repairs or improvements to be made to
abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe
condition to be removed within a stipulated time. Such
notice shall require the person thus notified to declare
immediately to the code official acceptance or rejection
of the terms of the order.
901.6 Method of service. Such notice shall be
deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (a)
delivered to the owner personally; or (b) sent by
certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at
the last known address with the return receipt
requested. If the certified or registered letter is
returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a
copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in
or about the structure affected by such notice. Service
of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the
owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the
structure shall constitute service of notice upon the
owner.
901.7 Restoration. The system or equipment
determined to be unsafe by the code official is
permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the
extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made or
a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of
the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or
change of occupancy shall comply with the
requirements of this code.
SECTION 1001
UNLAWFUL ACTS
1001.1 General. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend,
repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any system
or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to
be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the
provisions of this code.
SECTION 1002
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
1002.1 Issuance. Where the code official finds any
building, premises, vehicle, system or equipment that is
in violation of this code, the code official is authorized
to issue corrective orders.
1002.2 Notice. Wherever the code official determines
violations of this code or observes an apparent or actual
violation of a provision of this code or other codes or
ordinances under the code official's jurisdiction, the
code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of
violation describing the conditions deemed unsafe and,
where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time
for reinspection. Such order shall direct the
discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation.
1002.3 Service. Any order or notice issued pursuant to
this code shall be served upon the owner, operator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition
or violation, either by personal service, mail or by
delivering the same to, and leaving it with, some
person of responsibility upon the premises. For
unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such
order or notice shall be posted on the premises in a
conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such
premises, and the order or notice shall be mailed by
certified mail with return receipt requested or a
certificate of mailing, to the last known address of the
owner, occupant or both.
1002.4 Compliance with orders and notices. Orders
and notices issued or served as provided by this code
shall be complied with by the owner, operator,
occupant or other person responsible for the condition
or violation to which the order or notice pertains.
1002.5 Failure to correct violations. If the notice of
violation is not complied with, the code official is
authorized to request the legal counsel of the
jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal
proceedings to restrain, correct or abate such violation
or re require removal or termination of the unlawful
occupancy of the structure in violation of the
provisions of this code or of any order or direction
made pursuant thereto.
1002.6 Failure to comply. Failure to comply with an
abatement notice or other corrective notice issued by
the code official shall result in each day that such
violation continues being regarded as a new and
separate offense.
1002.7 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or seals
posted or affixed by the code official shall not be
mutilated, destroyed or tampered with or removed
without authorization from the code official.
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SECTION 1003
PENALTIES
1003.1 Penalties. Any person who fails to comply with
the provisions of this code or who fails to carry out an
order made pursuant of this code or violates any
condition attached to a permit, approval or certificate
shall be subject to the penalties established by this
jurisdiction.
1003.2 Abatement of violation. The imposition of the
penalties herein described shall not prevent the legal
officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate
action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain,
correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal
occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an
illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a
structure on or about any premises.
SECTION 1004
STOP WORK ORDER
1004.1 Issuance. Upon notice from the code official
that any electrical work is being done contrary to the
provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe
manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such
notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the
owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the
person doing the work. The notice shall state the
conditions under which work is authorized to resume.
1004.2 Emergencies. Where an emergency exists, the
code official shall not be required to give a written
notice prior to stopping the work.
1004.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall
continue any work in or about the structure after having
been served with a stop work order, except such work
as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to
penalties as prescribed by law.
EXHIBIT C
2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
Part 11— Organization and Enforcement
108.0 Powers and Duties of the Administrative
Authority
108.1 General. The Administrative Authority is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this code. For such purposes the
Administrative Authority shall have the powers of a
law enforcement officer.
The Administrative Authority shall have the power
to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and
enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code
as may be deemed necessary in order to clarify the
application of the provisions of this code. Such
interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in
conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.
108.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures and with the approval of the appointing
authority, the Administrative Authority may appoint
such number of technical officers and inspectors and
other employees as shall be authorized from time to
time. The Administrative Authority may deputize such
inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry
out the functions of the code enforcement agency.
108.3 Right of Entry. When it is necessary to make
an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or
when the Administrative Authority has reasonable
cause to believe that there exists in a building or upon a
premises a condition which is contrary to or in
violation of this code which makes the building or
premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the
Administrative Authority may enter the building or
premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform
the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such
building or premises be occupied that credentials be
presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such
building or premises be unoccupied, the Administrative
Authority shall first make a reasonable effort to locate
the owner or other person having charge or control of
the building or premises and request entry. If entry is
refused, the Administrative Authority shall have
recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure
entry.
108.4 Stop Orders. When any work is being done
contrary to the provisions of this code, the
Administrative Authority may order the work stopped
by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in
the doing or causing such work to be done, and such
persons shall forthwith stop work until authorized by
the Administrative Authority to proceed with the work.
108.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in .
Emergencies. The Administrative Authority or the
Administrative Authority's authorized representative
shall have the authority to disconnect fuel gas utility
service, or energy supplies to a building, structure,
premises or equipment regulated by this code in case of
emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate
hazard to life or property. The Administrative
Authority shall, whenever possible, notify the serving
utility, the owner and occupant of the building,
structure or premises of the decision to disconnect prior
to taking such action, and shall notify such serving
utility, owner and occupant of the building, structure or
premises in writing of such disconnection immediately
thereafter.
108.6 Authority to Condemn Equipment. When
the Administrative Authority ascertains that any
equipment, or portion thereof, regulated by this code
has become hazardous to life, health or property, the
Administrative Authority shall order in writing that the
equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or
sanitary condition, as appropriate. The written notice
shall contain a fixed time limit for compliance with
such order. Persons shall not use or maintain defective
equipment after receiving a notice.
When equipment or an installation is to be
disconnected, written notice of the disconnection and
causes therefor shall be given within twenty-four (24)
hours to the serving utility, the owner and occupant of
the building, structure or premises. When any
equipment is maintained in violation of this code, and
in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the
provisions of this section, the Administrative Authority
shall institute an appropriate action to prevent, restrain,
correct or abate the violation.
108.7 Connection After Order to Disconnect.
Persons shall not make connections from an energy,
fuel or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any
equipment regulated by this code which has been
disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the
Administrative Authority until the Administrative
Authority authorizes the reconnection and use of such
equipment.
108.8 Liability. The Administrative Authority
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 an act or by reason of an act to
omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit
brought against the Administrative Authority or
employee because of such act or omission performed
by the Administrative Authority 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 code
enforcement agency shall be defended by this
jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings,
and any judgment 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 equipment regulated
herein for 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.
108.9 Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers.
The Administrative Authority may request, and shall
receive, the assistance and cooperation of other
officials of this jurisdiction so far as is required in the
discharge of the duties required by this code or other
pertinent law or ordinance.
109.0 Unsafe Equipment
109.1 Equipment regulated by this code, which is
unsafe or which constitutes a fire or health hazard or is
otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the purpose
of this section, unsafe. Use of equipment regulated by
this code constituting a hazard to safety, health or
public welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance,
dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster,
damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this
section, an unsafe use. Unsafe equipment is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by
repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in
accordance with procedures as may be adopted by this
jurisdiction. As an alternative, the Administrative
Authority or other employee or official of this
jurisdiction, as designated by the governing body, may
institute other appropriate action to prevent, restrain,
correct or abate the violation.
111.0 Violation
It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain
mechanical systems or equipment or cause or permit
the same to be done in violation of this code.
114.5 Suspension or Revocation. The Administrative
Authority may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit
issued under the provisions of this code whenever the
permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied or in violation of other ordinance
or regulation of the jurisdiction.
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EXHIBIT D
2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
102.2 Duties and Powers of the Administrative
Authority
102.2.1 The Administrative Authority may appoint
such assistants, deputies, inspectors, or other
employees as are necessary to carry out the functions
of the department and this Code. of a law enforcement
officer.
102.3.2 Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation
violating any provision of this Code shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof,
shall be punishable by a fine and / or imprisonment set
forth by the governing laws of the jurisdiction. Each
separate day or any portion thereof, during which any
violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall be
deemed to constitute a separate offense.
103.3.5 Suspension or Revocation. The
Administrative Authority may, in writing, suspend or
revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this
Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the
basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation
of other ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction.
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EXHIBIT E
1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 2
ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 202 — ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS SECTION 203 — VIOLATIONS
BUILDINGS
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
All buildings or portions thereof which are determined corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
after inspection by the building official to be dangerous as move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish,
defined in this code are hereby declared to be public equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, structure or cause or permit the same to be done in
demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure violation of this code.
specified in Section 401 of this code.
Chapter 7
ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
OR THE BOARD OF APPEALS
SECTION 701— COMPLIANCE
701.1 General. After any order of the building official or 702.2 Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order
the board of appeals made pursuant to this code shall have of the building official or board of appeals made
become final, no person to whom any such order is pursuant to this code has become final, the person
is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such to whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect
order. Any such person who fails to comply with any or refuse to obey such order, the building official
such order is guilty of a misdemeanor. may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under
Section 701.1 or (ii) institute any appropriate action
to a abate such building as a public nuisance.
CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro -Tern
WM. 'BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator / City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
City Council
City of Vernon
Honorable Members:
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
August 29, 2002
EDUARDO OLIVO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 869-1883
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Municipal Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1481
The State of California recently adopted the 2001 edition of the
Uniform Fire Code. The Community Services and Water Department has
reviewed these codes in consultation with the Fire Department and as a
result, staff has proposed several minor modifications to certain code
sections in order to further protect the safety of the Vernon
Community. The City Code sections pertaining to the abatement of
hazardous buildings and standards for the retrofit and tilt -up
concrete wall buildings remain unchanged.
It is hereby recommended that Chapter 7 of the Code of the City of
Vernon be amended to adopt by reference the 2001 California Fire Code.
Very truly yours,
BruceTAdministr
Malke orst
City for/City Clerk
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson Director of Community Services & Water
DATE: August 21, 2002
SUBJECT: BUILDING AND FIRE CODE ADOPTION
The Community Services Department in conjunction with the Fire Department is
recommending that the 2001 California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire codes be
adopted.
The state codes are required to take effect November 1, 2002. If the City proposes any
amendments then they must be adopted prior to November 1, 2002. The Community Services and
Fire Departments are recommending minor amendments to the Code.
It is recommended that a Public Hearing be scheduled to receive any comments that the public
may have in regards to the proposed amendments.
Attached herewith is a Notice of Public Hearing scheduled for September 18, 2002. Please
execute the hearing notice and return to me for publishing and posting. Thank you.
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Enclosure
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COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DEPARTMENT
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TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator
FROM: Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
DATE: August 21, 2002
SUBJECT: BUILDING CODES
The State of California recently adopted the latest edition of the Uniform Codes and the
National Electrical Code. The Community Services Department has reviewed the codes in
consultation with the Fire Department. The 2001 Editions are substantially the same as the 1997.
codes that the City currently enforces. City staff has proposed several minor modifications to certain
code sections in order to further protect the safety of the community.
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Attached herewith is the following:
l . Staff Report on Adoption of Building Codes
2. Staff Report on Adoption of Fire Code
3. 2001 California Building Code
4. 2001 California Electrical Code
5. 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Code Provisions
6. 2001 California Mechanical Code
7. 2001 California Plumbing Code
8. 2001 California Fire Code
Therefore, it is recommended that the City adopt the following Codes under Ordinance No.
(a) 2001 California Building Code Edition copyrighted by the International Conference of
Building Officials and the California Building Standards Commission, Volumes 1 and 2
including Appendices with various amendments.
(b) 2001 California Electrical Code Edition, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection
Association and the California Building Standards Commission with various amendments and
the 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, promulgated by the
International Conference of Building Officials with various amendments.
(c) 2001 California Mechanical Code, copyrighted by the IAPMO and the California
Building Standards Commission with various amendments.
(d) 2001 California Plumbing Code, copyrighted by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with various amendments.
(e) Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Code for Building Conservation published by
the International Conference of Building Officials and the California Building Standards
Commission.
Additionally, under Ordinance No. 1090 it is recommended that the 2001 California Fire
Code, copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs
Association with various amendments be adopted as the City Fire Code.
City Code sections pertaining to the abatement of hazardous buildings and standards for the
retrofit and tilt -up concrete wall buildings remain unchanged.
The first reading by the Vernon City Council for the above mentioned ordinance shall be
September 4, 2002. A public hearing will be the date of the second reading, September 18, 2002.
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STAFF REPORT
Building Codes Adoption
August 22, 2002
The State of California recently adopted the 2001 California Building, Electrical,
Mechanical and Plumbing Codes. These codes will become effective on November 1, 2002.
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 allow the local
agency to modify or change the Model Codes provided certain findings can be made. City staff
believes it is in the interest of public health, safety and welfare that certain amendments to the
codes are necessary because of climatic, geological and topographical conditions and the
following findings:
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
Almost all of the proposed amendments are those that were made to the 1997 Uniform
Building Code, the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code and the 1996
National Electrical Code as adopted in Ordinance No. 1073.
It is recommended that the 2001 California Building Code, including the appendices and
standards contained therein and attached as Exhibit "C", be adopted with the, roposed various
amendments.
The proposed amendments for the 2001 California Building Code are summarized as
follows:
1. The City requires a Certificate of Occupancy to be issued for each change in use
or tenancy for which a business license is required.
2. The City establishes its own building permit fees.
3. Allows public right-of-ways to be used as a yard.
4. Requires roof coverings to be Class A or B and specified certain nailing
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requirements.
5. Requires skylights to meet certain minimum requirements.
6. Additional seismic design provisions
The proposed amendments are listed below in full with their associated findings:
Modifications and Changes to the Uniform Building Code
(a) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Section 104.2.6 is amended to delete the clause at the end of the
first paragraph which reads: "and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this
jurisdiction."
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(b) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Section 105 is hereby deleted.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(c) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Section 109.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sec.109.1. Use or occupancy.: No building or structure shall be used or occupied and
no change in the existing use or occupancy of said building or structure or portion thereof
shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as
provided herein.
"Use" "shall have the same meaning as defined in Vernon City Code Section 26.2.17 and
any other applicable provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Vernon. "Change in Use" shall include, but not be limited to, any change in tenancy of a
building for which a new business license is required under the Code of the City of
Vernon.
EXCEPTION: Group U and Division 3 of Group R Occupancies.
When determined by the building official that a special inspection is required to
determine compliance with the Code of the City of Vernon or with this code for a
certificate of occupancy, an inspection fee shall be paid as set forth by resolution of the
City Council. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval
of a violation of the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon, of this code, or of any
other ordinance. A certificate of occupancy which presumes to give authority to violate or
cancel the provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon, of this code, or of any other
ordinance shall not be valid.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(d) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Table 1-A is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE NO. 1-A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
Building permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the
City Council.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
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2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(e) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Section 505 is hereby amended to add Section 505.1.4 as
follows:
Sec. 505.1.4. Yards. For the purpose of this Section a public right-of-way may be
considered a required yard.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(f) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Section 1503 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.1503. Roof covering requirements. The roof covering on any structure regulated
by this code shall be as specified in Table No. 15-A and as classified in Section 1504,
except that only fire retardant roof coverings meeting class A or B roofing assemblies are
permitted in the City of Vernon. The roofing assembly includes the roofdeck,
underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof
classification.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(g) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code. Section 2603.6 is hereby deleted.
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Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(h) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Section 2603.7 is hereby amended to add Section 2603.7.3 as
follows:
Sec. 2603.7.3. Approved materials. Regardless of the provisions in Chapter 26, no
skylight shall be installed unless the materials, the construction standards, and the
location have been approved by the building official, all in accordance with the
provisions of this code.
1. Skylights which are flat or corrugated at the roof level shall be provided
with an approved supporting barrier immediately above or below the
skylight.
2. Each skylight shall not exceed a maximum area of 32 square feet.
3. The aggregate area of all skylights shall not exceed 25 percent of the floor
area of the room or space sheltered by the roof in which they are installed.
4. All existing skylights which are not in conformance with this code are
deemed to be hazardous and shall be removed or protected in accordance
with this section.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(i) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Chapter 32 is hereby deleted.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
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(j) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code Appendix 33 Section 3310 is hereby deleted.
Findings
l . Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city,
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(k) Proposed Amendment -
California Building Code, Appendix Chapter 34, Section 3406.2, is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Sec.3406.2. Enforcement.
With a change in occupancy or otherwise upon order of the building official, the work
shall be completed or the building shall be vacated until made to conform.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for.
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(1) Proposed Amendment
California Building Code, Appendices, Chapters 10 and 29 are hereby deleted.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
In addition the City of Vernon is proposing to amend the California Building Code to
incorporate all amendments, additions and deletions as prescribed in the Los Angeles Regional
Uniform Code Program, Amendments to California Building Code approved June 27, 2002 and
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updated July 11, 2002 and attached herewith as Exhibit "A."
It is recommended that Appendix Chapter 1 of the 2001 California Code for Building
Conservation, published by the International Conference of Building Officials and California
Building Standards Commission be adopted. Appendix Chapter 1 establishes standards for the
seismic strengthening for unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings.
Sections 38660 and 50022.2 of the California Government Code authorizes the City
Council the to adopt by reference regulations for the abatement of unsafe structures. Older
buildings of tilt up concrete wall construction are recognized to be a hazard due to the potential
for collapse in an earthquake, especially those constructed prior to the adoption of the 1976
Uniform Building Code. These types of structures often do not have proper ties between the wall
and roofing systems. During an earthquake the wall and roof connection have been known to fail
causing the roof to collapse endangering persons and property below. The City of Vernon
currently has no retrofitting standards for tilt -up constructed buildings and City staff believes that
a minimum standard should be established. Property owners have in the past voluntarily
retrofitted their tilt -up buildings and have either used other City's standards or used no standards
at all. Often lenders or insurance companies require these types of buildings to be retrofitted.
City staff believes that a minimum recognized standard should be established for the retrofit of
these structures. Appendix Chapter 5 of the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code of Building
Conservation published by the International Conference of Building Officials establishes
minimum standards for tilt -up concrete walled buildings to provide structural seismic resistance
in order to reduce the risk of life loss or injury on both the subject and adjacent properties. It is
recommended that Appendix Chapter 5 of the Uniform Code of Building Conservation that was
previously adopted via Ordinance No. 1073 remain in effect as the retrofit standard for tilt -up
concrete walled buildings. It should be noted that this standard will not necessarily prevent loss
of life or injury or prevent earthquake damage to an existing building. Lastly, this retrofit
requirement is a voluntary program and the City is not mandating the retrofit of tilt -up concrete
walled structures.
Modifications and Changes to the Electrical Code
It is recommended that the 2001 Electrical Code, including appendices, copyrighted by
the National Fire Protection Association, the California Building Standards Commission and the
2000 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions including standards contained therein and
attached as Exhibit "D", promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials be
adopted with various amendments. The amendments in brief summary are follows:
1. Establishment of Permit Fees.
2. Specific City requirements for conduit, conductors, color coding and receptacles.
The proposed amendments for the 2000 ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions
are listed below in full with their associated findings:
(a) Proposed Amendment
Section 404.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
SECTION 404.2 ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
Electrical permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the
City Council.
Findings
'1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(b) Proposed Amendment
Section 303.1 and 303.2 is hereby amended by replacing the words International Building
Code in each section with California Building Code.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(c) Proposed Amendment
Subsection 5 of Section 401.3 is hereby deleted.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
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limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(d) Proposed Amendment
Chapter_ 11 is hereby deleted.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
The proposed amendments for the 2001 California Electrical Code are listed below in full
with their associated findings:
(a) Proposed Amendment
Section 250-118(5), (6), (7), (8) and (9) are hereby deleted.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(b) Proposed Amendment
Section 336-4(2) is amended to read as follows:
(2) Multifamily dwellings except as prohibited in Section 336-5(a)(1).
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(c) Proposed Amendment
Section 230-21 is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the first
paragraph: Service entrance conductors from overhead service drops shall be installed in rigid
metal raceways.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(d) Proposed Amendment
Section 200-6 is hereby amended by adding the following after the title line:
Color Coding
Grounded conductors of different voltage shall be identified by white and natural gray;
grounded conductors of the 277/480 volt system shall be gray; grounded conductors of
the lower voltage systems shall be white.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(e) Proposed Amendment
Section 110-14(a) is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the
first paragraph: All stranded aluminum conductors must be terminated with an approved hy-
press termination.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(f) Proposed Amendment
Section 210-7 is hereby amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the first
paragraph: Upon change of occupancy, use or tenancy all 120 volt ceiling mounted receptacles
shall be removed.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
Modifications and Chances to the Mechanical Code
It. is recommended that the 2001 California Mechanical Code, including Appendices and
standards contained therein and attached as Exhibit "E", published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building standards
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Commission be adopted with various amendments. The amendments in brief summary are as
follows:
1. Establishment of City Permit Fees.
2. The installation of a manual discharge on systems containing a Group Al Refrigerant.
The proposed amendments are listed below in full with their associated findings:
(a) Proposed Amendment
California Mechanical Code Section 108.8 is amended to delete the clause at the end of
the first paragraph which reads: "and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this
jurisdiction."
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(b) Proposed Amendment
California Mechanical Code Section 110 is hereby deleted.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(c) Proposed Amendment
California Mechanical Code Table No. 1-1 is amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1-1. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES.
Mechanical permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(d) Proposed Amendment
Uniform Mechanical Code Section 1119 is amended by adding the following:
1119.4 Manual Emergency Discharge.
1119.4.1 When required. Systems containing a Group Al refrigerant having a charge
weight exceeding 440 pounds and carbon dioxide or refrigerants in other groups having a
charge weight exceeding 220 pounds shall be provided with a manual system for
discharge of the refrigerant at an approved location.
1119.4.2 Emergency Discharge Lines. Separate emergency discharge pipe lines,
independent of other piping, shall be connected above the liquid refrigerant level on the
high-pressure side and on the low-pressure side of the system. The lines shall be pitched
so as to drain to the control box. The emergency refrigerant control box shall be locked
and identified with a permanent label reading "Emergency Refrigerant Control Box" with
the name and number designation of the refrigerant in the system.
1119.4.3 Stop Valves. Readily accessible stop valves and suitable pressure gauges shall
be installed on each discharge pipe within the emergency refrigerant control box. The
gauge shall be located ahead of the stop valve, and the valve shall have the same
discharge capacity as the discharge pipe it serves. A permanent label shall be attached to
each valve indicating "High-pressure Refrigerant Discharge Valve or "Low-pressure
Refrigerant Discharge Valve" as appropriate. A permanent label indicating "Pressure
Relief Valve Setting" and the appropriate pressure shall be located adjacent to each
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gauge.
1119.4.4 Sizing Valves and Lines. The size of the stop valve and the size and length of
the discharge line shall be determined in accordance with Section 1117.
1119.4.5 High- to Low-pressure Valve. A stop valve from the high side to the low side
on the system side of the emergency discharge stop valves shall be provided in the
emergency refrigerant control box. The stop valve and line shall be the same size as the
higher -pressure line. The valve shall be marked "High to Low Pressure Control Valve".
1119.4.6 Sizing Headers and Diffusers. When more than one relief valve or emergency
discharge line is connected to a common header or riser, the area of the header or riser
and the diffuser inlet shall be equal to the sum of the areas of all of the relief -valve vent
lines and emergency discharge lines feeding it.
1119.4.7 Discharge Location. The discharge shall be located in accordance with
Section 1116 or 1118.1 as appropriate for the refrigerant involved.
1119.4.8 Provide Drip Legs. Drip pockets or drains for collecting moisture shall be
installed on emergency discharge lines beyond the emergency valve.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(e) Proposed Amendment
Uniform Mechanical Code, Section 1407.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec.1407.1. General. Process piping and tubing shall comply with this section and
shall be installed in accordance with nationally recognized standards. Piping and tubing
systems shall be compatible with the material being transported.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
In addition City staff is recommending that the California Mechanical Code be amended
to incorporate all amendments, additions and deletions as prescribed by the Los Angeles
Regional Uniform Code Program, Amendments to the California Mechanical Code Approved
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June 27, 2002 updated amendments July 11, 2002 and contained therein and attached as Exhibit
Modifications and Changes to the Plumbing Code
It is recommended that the 2001 California Plumbing Code, including appendices, and
standards contained therein and attached as Exhibit' F", published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials be adopted with various amendments. The
amendments in brief summary are as follows:
1. Establishment of City Permit Fees.
2. Establishes minimum number of plumbing fixtures.
3. Requirements for yard drainage.
The proposed amendments are listed below in full with their associated findings:
(a) Proposed Amendment
California Plumbing Code Table No. 1-1 is amended to read as follows:`
TABLE NO. 1-1- PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Plumbing permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the
City Council.
Findings
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as those in existence in the
City of Vernon increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to
another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected by the nearby location of
earthquake faults that can create tremendous loss of life and structures in the city;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of
buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a
problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(b) Proposed Amendment
California Plumbing Code, Table 4-1 amended by adding the following to Table 4-1.
Minimum plumbing facilities.
(1) Add the following after the opening paragraph:
The number of plumbing facilities shall be determined based on the
maximum number of occupants that can be expected at the facility.
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(2) Insert the following in "Industrial Warehouses, Workshops, Foundries, and
l similar establishments (for employee use)":
A floor drain or drains shall be installed in all shop toilet areas.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
(c) Proposed Amendment
California Plumbing Code, Section 110 1. 1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.1 Yard drainage piping and onsite storm drain systems that connect to public storm
drainage systems shall be installed in accordance with this chapter and approved public
works standards. Prior to construction of any storm drain system, complete plans and
hydraulic. calculations shall be approved by the agency whose storm drainage system is to
be impacted by the proposed system. A City of Vernon standard storm drain inspection
manhole or equivalent shall be installed on private property at an approved location.
Findings
Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled with the density of buildings,
limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions.
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
It is recommended that the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials be continued to be
used by the City without any additional changes. This code was previously adopted via
Ordinance No. 1073. This code allows the Building Official to restrict or prohibit the occupancy
of a dangerous building, order the closure and barricading of a street, sidewalk or other public
area, post notice of enforcement and establish procedures to eliminate dangerous conditions.
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CITY COUNCIL
LEONIS C. MALBURG
Mayor
THOMAS A. YBARRA
Mayor Pro-Tem
WM. `BILL" DAVIS
Councilman
H. "LARRY" GONZALES
Councilman
W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK
Councilman
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST
City Administrator/City Clerk
FAX (323) 826-1438
CITY HALL
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058
TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811
October 2, 2002
Coded Systems
Attn: Mary Beth Smith
120 Main Street
Avon, New Jersey 07717
Dear Ms. Smith:
EDUARDO OLIVO
City Attorney
FAX: (562) 869-1883
KEVIN WILSON
Director of Community Services & Water
FAX: (323) 826-1435
KENNETH J. DeDARIO
Director of Utilities
FAX: (323) 826-1425
STEVEN E. PARKER
Fire Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1407
BRUCE W. OLSON
Police Chief
FAX: (323) 826-1481
Enclosed herewith are copies of Ordinance Nos. 1089 and 1090 to be
incorporated into the Vernon Municipal Code.
Prior to the final incorporation of this supplement, please FAX or
mail us a draft copy for our review. We will notify you at our
earliest convenience if we are in concurrence, or of any
discrepancies.
After final review, forward 66 sets of the supplement to my attention.
If you have any questions, please call me at 323/583-8811 ext. 273.
y truly yours,
c
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r4�5
Assistant to the Chief
Deputy City Clerk
:ng
CC: Ordinance No. 1089
Ordinance No. 1090
Coded Systems File
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF VERNON )
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
ss
I, Martha Valenzuela, Finance Office Manager, of the City of Vernon do
hereby certify that I did, on the ��� of Az*v
2002,
posted one (3) copies of:
Ordinance No. 1089 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Vernon Amending Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the
Code of the City of Vernon; Adopting by Reference (1) The 2001
California Building Code; (2) The 2001 California Electrical
Code, and the 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code
Administrative Provisions; (3) The 2001 California Mechanical
Code; (4) The 2001 California Plumbing Code; (5) The 2001
California Code for Building Conservation and Repealing all
Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith.
On each of the following places, to wit: on the bulletin board in the
lobby of the City Hall of the City of Vernon located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue; at the northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the
northeast corner of Leonis Blvd., and Pacific Blvd., all in said City,
there being no newspaper of general circulation printed and published
in the City of Vernon.
Date: la r I e66A
Martha Valenzuel
State of California )
) ss
County of Los Angeles)
On OM bN � t %j&Z before me, M,41tae 6-7 ( Mn
Personally appeared Martha Valenzuela
Personally known to me (o o�v�-L� e-�he basis-raf s�fa-�a:
to be the person) whose name(X) islaxe subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that,l-+e/she/pep executed the
same in 1trs/her/i e authorized capacity, and that by -h-±s/her/tbe-i.
signatureC.%� on the instrument the person(21 , or the entity upon
behalf of which the person L4r) acted, executed the instrument.'
WITNESS my hand and fficial seal
MANUELA GIRON
Commission # 1328374
z Notary Public - California
Z Los Angeles County
My Comm. Expires Nov 4, 2005
CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK'S
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 7, 2002
TO: Samuel Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services and
Water
FROM: Nelly Giron
Assistant to the Chief Deputy City Clerk
RE: Ordinance No. 1089
Transmitted herewith is a copy of Ordinance No. 1089, Amending Chapter
24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon;
Adopting by Reference (1) the 2001 California Building Code; (2) the
2001 California Electrical Code, and the 2000 Edition of the ICC
Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (3) the 2001 California
Mechanical Code; (4) the 2001 California Plumbing Code; (5) the 2001
California Code for Building Conservation and Repealing all Ordinances
and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict therewith, approved on September
18,- 2002.
Lea
City of Vernon
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California 90058
(323) 583-8811
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on September 18, 2002, at 5:00 p.m, or as soon thereafter
as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa
Fe Avenue, the City Council of the City of Vernon will hold a public hearing to consider
adoption of Ordinance No. 1089, entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING CHAPTER 24, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION,
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; (2) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, AND
THE 2000 EDITION OF THE ICC ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS;
(3) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE; (5) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION
AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH." City staff is recommending that the above named codes be adopted with
amendments.
Interested persons may make an oral presentation to the City Council at the time of the
hearing, or may present written comments prior to the hearing.
The Code of the City of Vernon, California, 1959, and the 2001 California Building
Code, the 2001 California Electrical Code, the 2000 Edition of the ICC Electrical Administrative
Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, the 2001 California Mechanical Code and the
2001 California Plumbing Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are open to public
review.
Dated: !17 7 %z
BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk
ADVERTISER PROOF
CLAUDIA ARELLANO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Sep -
CITY OF VERNON
tember 18, 2002, at 5:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, in
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DPT
the Council Chamber of Vernon City Hall,
4305 SANTA FE AVE
located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, the City
Council of the City of Vernon will hold a
VERNON CA 90058
public hearing to consider adoption of
Ordinance No. 1089, entitled "AN ORDI-
NANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDING CHAPTER
24 BUIILDINGTY OFNON AND CONSTRUCTION, OF
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1089
THE THE CITY OF VERNON;
ADOPTINGE REFERENCE (1) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; (2) THE
HEARING/CLOSE/SALE DATE: 09/18/02
2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
AND THE 2000 EDITION OF THE ICC
ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS; (3) THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2001 CALL-
FORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5) THE 2001
CALIFORNIA CODE FOR BUILDING CON-
On the right is a printed copy of your LEGAL NO-
SERVATION AND REPEALING ALL
NAN ES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCEESDIN
TICE as It has appeared
eared in the METROPOLITAN
CONFLICT THEREWITH." City staff is
recommending that the above named
NEWS -ENTERPRISE, a newspaper of general circula-
codes be adopted with amendments.
tion in the City of Los Angeles, the Judicial District of
presentation toed pthe City ersons Counc I make at the
Los Angeles the County of Los Angeles and the State of
> >
time of the hearing, or may present
written comments prior to the hearing.
California, as adjudicated in Los Angeles Superior Court
The Code of the City of Vernon,
Case No. 601165. The notice has been scheduled for pub-
California, 1959, and the 2001 California
Building Code, the 2001 California Electri-
lication on the following date(s): Sep 6> 12, 2002
cal code, the 20Editon of the ICC
Electrical Administrraa tive Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code, the 2001
Please check carefully to verify that the text of the
California Mechanical Code and the 2001
California Plumbing Code are on file in the
notice, the publication date(s) and the newspaper selected
office of the City Clerk and are open to
public review.
are correct. In case of error immediately call 213-346-
edMA27/200
0033.
gRUDE Rsr, City Clerk
CN659416 1089 Sep 6,12, 2002
Thank you for your business.
METROPOLITAN NEWS -ENTERPRISE
210 S. Spring St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213-346-0033
Fax: 213-687-3886
Cust. Num.: 011482 Control Num.: 659416
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