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Ordinance No. 1237 (6)First Staff Report 11/15/2016 � M N� 7016 0 8 20S OVFIC � .:, ,�� CITY ADMINISTRATION STAFF REPORT i I PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council YW FROM: Derek Wieske, Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services Andrew Guth, Interim Fire Chief RE: Ordinance to Adopt and Amend the California Building Standards Code, Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, and International Existing Building Code; and to Amend Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal' Code Recommendation 1) Find that the action proposed herein is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, the ordinance would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance involves the adoption of state -mandated construction codes, and the revisions to those codes merely improve the safety of buildings and will not have any effect on the environment. 2) Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance amending various sections of Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council (ICC) electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALGreen Code, 24 CCR Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6. Background The State of California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") recently adopted the 2016 California Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Green Building Standards, Existing Building, and Energy Codes collectively known as the California Building Standards Codes or CBSC. Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code requires that the latest edition of the California Building Standards Codes automatically apply to local construction 180 days after they become effective at the state level. Since the CBSC became effective at the state level on July 1, 2016, they are scheduled to become effective at the local level on January 1, 2017. Pursuant to Sections 50022.2 et sec of the California Government Code, which authorizes the City to adopt the CBSC and other uniform and model codes, the City intends to adopt with amendments the CBSC, and: (a) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, (b) Chapters A2 and A5 and repair criteria of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, as the minimum seismic retrofit requirements for buildings of tilt -up and concrete frame construction types for those property owners who voluntarily propose to retrofit their buildings, and (c) the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials which code was previously adopted in Ordinance No. 1073, remains unchanged, and shall be the standard for the repair of structures damaged during a disaster event. The Los Angeles Basin Chapter of the International Code Council has been very active throughout the years in leading the effort to create uniformity of building codes and regulations throughout the greater Los Angeles region as well as addressing policy issues of interest to building officials and the construction industry. One such effort to promote uniformity of building regulations is through the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Code Program (LARUCP). The LARUCP program began in July 1999 with the purpose of developing uniform interpretations and handouts to serve as guidelines for building officials, contractors, engineers and architects in the consistent application of the codes. The mission of this program was to minimize the number of and to develop uniformity in local technical amendments to the model codes for adoption by jurisdictions in the greater Los Angeles region. Through the coordination of the International Code Council Los Angeles Basin Chapter's Fire -Life Safety Committee, Structural Committee, Green and Sustainability Committee, and Administrative Committee the following goals have been established: 1) Create uniformity of building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy efficiency and green codes that can be adopted in most of the jurisdictions in the greater Los Angeles region, which creates predictability for members of the local construction industry; Page 2 of 9 2) Reduce the total number of local technical amendments to the model code in the greater Los Angeles region; 3) Receive support from many, if not all, of the 89 jurisdictions in the greater Los Angeles region; 4) Obtain active participation from a majority of the jurisdictions in the greater Los Angeles region in formulating and implementing the program; and 5) With construction valuation of over $5 billion in the region, conservatively assuming that the program produces a 1 % construction cost savings, achieve an estimated cost saving of $50 million per year in the greater Los Angeles region. The 2016 Edition of the LARUCP Recommended Code Amendments have been widely circulated and discussed over the past several months with various local jurisdictional members, Structural Engineers Association of Southern California Building Code Committee, design professionals in the construction industry, and other interested groups or individuals. The only exception to the City staff s recommendation to include the LARUCPs recommendations in their entirety is Section 1613.7, which involves seismic design in hillside buildings. The reason that staff does not recommend that this section be included is that there are no applicable hillside sites in the City of Vernon. California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 allow a local agency to amend the adopted state codes provided that such modifications or changes to building standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions. Only changes to building standards need to be justified on the basis of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The establishment of administrative standards does not require justification pursuant to the California Health & Safety Code. City staff has reviewed the state codes and, in addition to those recommended by the LARUCP, City staff have proposed a number of local amendments for adoption within the Vernon Municipal Code with the proper justifications to be submitted to the California Building Standards Commission. The allowable justifications, on the basis of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, in summary, are as follows: Local climatic conditions. The seasonal climatic conditions during the late summer and fall create severe fire hazards to the public health and welfare in the City of Vernon. The hot, dry weather in combination with Santa Ana winds results in extreme fire conditions for the community which increase the likelihood of fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to another. The aforementioned conditions combined with the geological characteristics of the county and near the City create hazardous conditions for which departure from some of the provisions of the California Building Standards Code is reasonably necessary. Local geological conditions. The City of Vernon is subject to earthquake hazards caused by the location of nearby earthquake faults causing active seismic activity in the area. Known faults which potentially could cause seismic activity in the City include the Whittier Fault to the east, the Raymond Fault to the north, and the Newport -Inglewood Fault to the west. Said faults are generally considered major Southern California earthquake faults which may experience rupture at any time and can create tremendous loss of life and damage to structures in the City. Thus, because the City is within a seismic area which includes earthquake faults within the County of Page 3 of 9 Los Angeles and near the City, the modifications and changes cited herein are designed to better limit property damage as a result of seismic activity and to establish criteria for repair of damaged property following a local emergency. Local topographical conditions. The City of Vernon is coupled with the density of buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to buildings, narrow streets potentially create a problem for governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The heavy rains tend to over -saturate the soil for a short time period during the year, having a detrimental effect on in -ground structures affected by varying moisture conditions. Administrative amendments. Lastly, City staff is recommending that additional amendments to the codes be adopted in order to provide administrative clarification. Such amendments do not modify the building standards found in the state codes. Instead, these amendments establish administrative standards for such activities as the establishment and collection of fees, the issuance of permits, and the effective enforcement of building standards. Findings of fact and justifications to amendments of the CBSC and the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions and the 2015 International Existing Building Code are submitted to the City Council under separate cover for approval. 2016 Vernon Fire Code The California Fire Code regulates minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, facilities, storage and processes. It addresses fire prevention, fire protection, life safety, and safe storage and use of hazardous materials in new and existing buildings, facilities, storage and processes. It is recommended that the 2016 California Fire Code, including the appendices and standards contained therein, published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission be adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon with the proposed amendments outlined herein. The proposed amendments for the Fire Code are summarized as follows: 1) General authority and responsibilities 2) Permits 3) Fee schedule 4) Responsibility 5) Definitions 6) Outside storage 7) Vehicle impact protection 8) Fire apparatus access roads 9) Fire protection water supplies 10) Fire protection systems 1 1) Spray finishing 12) Explosives 13) Storage (flammable and combustible liquids) Page 4of9 14) Liquefied petroleum (LP) gas 2016 Vernon Building Code The Building Code establishes regulations and standards for the structural design, construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, occupancy, location, maintenance, demolition and accessibility for every building or structure within Vernon, with the exception of one and two family dwelling units not exceeding three stories. It is recommended that the 2016 California Building Code, and standards contained therein, published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, be adopted as the Vernon Building Code with the proposed amendments outlined in the ordinance. The proposed amendments in brief summary are as follows: 1) The City requires a Certificate of Occupancy to be issued for each change in use or tenancy. 2) Requires all new roof coverings to be Class A or B. 3) Requires skylights to meet certain minimum requirements. 4) Eliminates provisions for construction in the public right of way. 5) Establishes reinspection fees and outlines the responsibility of the permittee. 6) Establishes various technical amendments as developed by the LARUCP to improve the seismic and wind loading capabilities of structures within the City. 7) Establishes additional grading provisions in order to better safeguard adjacent properties and establish erosion control requirements. 2016 Vernon Electrical Code The Electrical Code establishes regulations and standards for the design, alteration, modification, construction and maintenance of electrical installations from the meter into the property. It is recommended that the 2016 California Electrical Code, excluding appendices, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association and the California Building Standards Commission, including standards contained therein, with the proposed amendments outlined in the ordinance, be adopted as the Vernon Electrical Code. Additionally, it is recommended that the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Administrative Provisions, published by the International Code Council, including standards contained therein be adopted with the proposed amendments as outlined in the proposed ordinance and be incorporated into the Vernon Electrical Code as the Administrative Provisions for the City. The proposed amendments in brief summary are as follows: 1) Establishes requirements for aluminum conductor connections 2) Establishes specific City requirements for identifying conductors 3) Requires service entrance conductors to be installed in Rigid Metal Conduit or Busways (except by special permission) 4) Prohibits the use of Non Metallic -Sheathed Cable in the City in uses other than in dwellings 5) Establishes the responsibilities of the permittee 6) Requires that the Vernon Gas and Electric Department be notified when significantly increasing the electrical load Page 5 of 9 7) Requires City approval prior to energizing electrical equipment 8) Establishes a Permit Fee Schedule 9) Requires that City approved testing agencies be utilized when evaluating and listing electrical equipment 16 Vernon Mechanical Code The Mechanical Code establishes regulations and standards for the erection, installation, alteration, relocation, replacement, use and maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration systems and other heat producing devices. It is recommended that the 20 t 6 California Mechanical Code, including appendices and standards contained therein, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission, be adopted with the proposed amendments as the Vernon Mechanical Code. The proposed amendments in brief summary are as follows: 1) Establishes City Permit Fees 2) Establishes the responsibilities of the permittee 2016 Vernon Plumbing Code The Plumbing Code establishes regulations and standards for installation of plumbing systems including water supply and distribution, sanitary drainage, storm drainage and gas piping. It is recommended that the 2016 California Plumbing Code, including appendices, and standards contained therein, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, be adopted with the proposed amendments as the Vernon Plumbing Code. The proposed amendments, in brief summary, are as follows: 1) Establishes City Permit Fees 2) Establishes the responsibilities of the permittee 3) Establishes minimum number of plumbing fixtures 4) Establishes requirements for yard drainage 2016 Vernon Residential Code The Residential Code establishes regulations and standards for the structural design, construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, occupancy, location, maintenance, demolition and accessibility for one and two family dwelling units not exceeding three stories within the City of Vernon. It is recommended that the 2016 California Residential Code, and standards contained therein, published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, be adopted with the proposed amendments as the Vernon Residential Code. The proposed amendments, in brief summary, are as follows: 1) Establishes permittee responsibilities 2) Establishes reinspection fees 3) Establishes various technical amendments as developed by the LARUCP to improve the seismic and wind loading capabilities of structures within the City Page 6 of 9 2016 Vernon Existing Building Code The Existing Building Code establishes minimum design standards for the structural seismic strengthening of existing unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings. These standards are primarily established to reduce the risk of loss of life or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent the loss of life or injury, or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings. It is recommended that the 2016 California Existing Building Code and referenced standards contained therein, published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, be adopted as the Vernon Existing Building Code. 2015 Vernon International Existing Building Code Sections 38660 and 50022.2 of the California Government Code, among other things, authorize the City Council to adopt by reference, regulations for the summary abatement, destruction, or removal of unsafe structures and of unsightly or partially destroyed buildings. In particular, older buildings of tilt -up concrete wall construction are recognized to be unsafe and hazardous 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. Property owners have in the past voluntarily retrofitted their tilt -up buildings and have either used other City 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 A2 of the 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code published by the International Code Council 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. Chapter A2 of the 2012 International Existing Building Code was previously adopted as the retrofit standard for tilt - up concrete walled buildings. In addition, Chapter A5 of the 2012.International Existing Building Code was previously adopted as the seismic retrofit standards for concrete framed buildings. It is recommended that Chapters A2 and A5 of the 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code be adopted as the new minimum standard. Lastly, this retrofit requirement for tilt -up concrete walled structures or concrete framed buildings is a voluntary program and is not mandated by the City. The California Existing Building Code, part of the California Building Standards Code, 24 CCR Part 10, does regulate unreinforced masonry buildings and other buildings vulnerable to seismic hazards. However, it does not sufficiently address the seismic hazards found in the numerous tilt - up concrete buildings that exist in the City. Although the International Existing Building Code is currently a model code which has not been adopted by the state, many jurisdictions have adopted these supplemental design standards. The inclusion of the International Existing Building Code's standards into the Vernon Municipal Code is therefore reasonably necessary to regulate and abate the seismic hazards in such buildings and other construction on the basis of the high level of geologic activity in this area. Page 7 of 9 2016.Vernon Green Building Standards Code The Green Buildings Standards Code establishes both mandatory and voluntary provisions through the development and planning process to protect, restore and enhance the environmental quality of the site and respect the integrity of adjacent properties. Mandatory measures for nonresidential projects include but are not limited to the following: 1) Development of a storm water pollution prevention plan 2) Bicycle parking 3) Designated parking for fuel efficient vehicles 4) Light pollution reduction measures 5) Sub water meters for buildings 50,000 square feet or greater 6) Installation of low flow plumbing fixtures 7) Installation of weather based irrigation controllers 8) Requirement that 50% of construction waste and debris be recycled 9) Requirement of accessible recycling waste bins 10) Requirement of the commissioning of buildings 10,000 square feet or more 11) Requirement of adhesive products be low Volatile Organic Compounds and establishes limits for formaldehydes It is recommended that the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, and the standards contained therein, published by the California Building Standards Commission, be adopted with the proposed amendments as the Vernon Green Building Standards Code. The proposed amendments, in brief summary, are as follows: 1) Establishes City Permit Fees 2) Defines low rise residential and sustainability 3) Establishes various technical amendments as developed by the LARUCP to improve the sustainability footprint of buildings being constructed in the City 2016 Vernon Enemy Code The Energy Code establishes energy efficiencies standards for buildings constructed or enlarged within the City. The standards include regulations on building envelopes, space conditioning, water heating systems, and lighting systems. It is recommended that the 2016 California Energy Code, including appendices, and standards contained therein, published by the California Building Standards Commission, be adopted with one proposed amendment as the Vernon Energy Code. The proposed amendment is as follows: 1) Administrative establishment of City Permit Fees. Upon approval and adoption of the proposed ordinance, the City is required to file a certified copy of the amendments and justifications with the Commission. Page 8 of 9 Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to the City by adopting this ordinance. Attachments 1. Proposed ordinance 2. Notice of Public Hearing 3. 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9 4. 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2 5. 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3 6. 2006 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions 7. 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4 8. 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5 9. 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10 10. 2015 International Existing Building Code 11. 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5 12. 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALGreen Code, 24 CCR Part 11 13. 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6 Page 9 of 9 City of Vernon NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Vernon City Council will conduct a Public Hearing, which you may attend. PLACE: Vernon City Hall City Council Chambers 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 (323) 583-8811 DATE & TIME: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. REQUEST: Consider the adoption of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 7, Fire Regulations and Chapter 24, Building and Construction of the Vernon Municipal Code and Repealing All Prior Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Therewith REVIEW OF THE DOCUMENTS: Notice is hereby given that a hard copy of the proposed ordinance will be available for public review during normal business hours in the City Clerk Department, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. PROPOSED CEQA FINDINGS: Staff will recommend that the City Council find that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as a whole of an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, the ordinance would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance involves the adoption of state -mandated construction codes, and the revisions to those codes merely improve the safety of buildings and will not have any effect on the environment. If you challenge the ordinance, or the CEQA documentation or finding, or any provisions thereof in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Vernon at, or prior to, the meeting. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-8811. The hearing may be continued or adjourned or cancelled and rescheduled to a stated time and place without further notice of a public hearing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Derek Wieske, Director of Public Works, Water and Development Services by phone at (323) 583-881I extension 245 or by email at dwieske@ci.vernon.ca.us. Dated: 11/01/16 Maria E. ala, City Clerk ATE & TIME: Tues ZQUEST: r vernon JBUC lfEpRIN6 a Publtc Hearing, which you may -attend. Hall, City Council Chambers i Fe Avenue, vefnon'; CA 90058 lovember 15, 2016'at 9:00 a.m. y of the proposed ordinance wil —1 K—i-- hnilm in the CM Jeri lne. numb u,<. - - - )SED'CEQA FINDINGS: will recommend that the City Council find that this action is not .,....m., A- c,_fhis the improve the safety of bwidings anc wu nment. 1 at the hearing descrine vered to the City of Verr 8811 Services by phone at (32 (PEfZLINK "mailtoidwieske ORDINANCE NO. 1237 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 7, FIRE REGULATIONS AND 24, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE, ALONG WITH AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES: (1) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 24 CCR PART 9; (2) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 24 CCR PART 2; (3) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 3; (4) THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (5) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 4; (6) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 24 CCR PART 5; (7) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 24 CCR PART 10; (8) THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; (9) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 2.5; (10) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ALSO CALLED THE CALGREEN CODE, 24 CCR PART 11, AND; (11) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 24 CCR PART 6; REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 1217 adopted the following codes with certain modifications and changes: the 2013 California Fire Code, the 2013 California Building Code, the 2013 California Electrical Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, the 2013 California Mechanical Code, the 2013 California Plumbing Code, the 2013 California Existing Building Code, the 2012 International Existing Building Code, the 2013 California Residential Code, the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, also called the CALGreen Code, and the 2013 California Energy Code; and WHEREAS, the City codified said Ordinance in Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, every three years, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") adopts the California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which establish uniform standards for all occupancies in the state for the construction and maintenance of buildings, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems and fire and life safety systems; and WHEREAS, since the passage of Ordinance No. 1217, the Commission adopted a new edition of the CBSC which shall apply to all occupancies and become effective on January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7, allow certain amendments to the CBSC to be made by a local government provided express findings are made to show that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions and additions to the CBSC set forth in this Ordinance are based upon the express findings set forth under a separate resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 50022.2 et seq. of the California Government Code, which authorizes the City to adopt the CBSC and other uniform and model codes, the City intends to adopt with amendments: (a) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, (b) Chapters A2 and A5 and repair criteria of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, as the minimum seismic retrofit requirements for buildings of tilt -up and concrete frame construction types for those property owners who voluntarily propose to retrofit their buildings, and (c) the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials which code was previously adopted in - 2 - Ordinance No. 1073, remains unchanged, and shall be the standard for the repair of structures damaged during a disaster event; and WHEREAS, the administrative amendments to the CBSC provide for a Board of Appeals and authorize the City Council to determine the membership of said Board of Appeals; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Government Code Section 50022.3, the City Council on November 15, 2016, 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 December 6, 2016, for the purpose of considering the adoption of said Codes. 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 all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: 2016 California Fire Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including appendices A, B, BB, D, and H and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 3: 2016 California Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, Appendices H and J, and all standards contained therein, including all - 3 - applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 4: 2016 California Residential Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Residential Code and Appendix V thereof, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 5: 2016 California Electrical Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Electrical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 6: 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, as published by the International Code Council Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein or later amended, said International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated - 4 - herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 7: 2016 California Plumbing Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 8: 2016 California Mechanical Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Mechanical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 9: 2016 California Existing Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference Appendix Chapter Al of the 2016 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including all tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes contained therein. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 10: 2015 International Existing Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2015 - 5 - International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said 2015 International Existing Building Code, is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 11: 2016 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, also known as CALGreen Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including applicable tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A-4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time. SECTION 12: 2016 California Energy Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Energy Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 13: Section 7.10 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.10. 2016 California Fire Code, adopted. - 6 - The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including appendices A, B, BB, D, and H and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and are hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 14: Section 7.12 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.12. Amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 104.7.2, technical assistance, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows: When there is a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, or other potential life or serious property threatening situation, the fire code official can request the owner, occupant, or operator to hire a private fire protection or hazardous materials investigator, acceptable to the fire code official and at the expense of the owner or operator, to provide a full report of the incident, including, without limitation, such matters as origin, cause, circumstances or proposed solutions to the problem. (b) Section 104.12 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.12 False alarms. The fire code official is authorized to - 7 - assess a service charge, as set forth by resolution, against the person owning or responsible for an alarm system when a fire department response occurs as a result of the third false alarm at the same address or location within any twelve month period, and for each subsequent false alarm thereafter, or against any person who intentionally, or in violation of the law reports, or causes to be reported, a false alarm to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the City of Vernon Fire Department. (c) Section 104.13 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.13 Vehicle/trailer creating hazard. whenever it is determined by a fire code official or his representative that an unattended or attended vehicle/trailer parked or stopped upon any public street, road, alley, right-of-way, or upon private property, creates an immediate danger or fire hazard to itself, other vehicles, persons, or surrounding property, the fire code official shall request the local law enforcement agency to cause the removal of the vehicle/trailer to a safe location, and the local law enforcement agency shall cause the removal at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle/trailer, and a notice of the removal shall be given to the registered owner as soon as feasible. (d) Section 104.14 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.14 Outside obstructions. No person shall park or place any material or vehicle in any established exit way, driveway, gateway, or alleyway between buildings that would hamper the ingress of fire equipment in case of a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, - 8 - or other potential life or serious property threatening situation. When in the opinion of the fire code official or his representative, any driveway, gateway, or alleyway between buildings is so obstructed by objects, materials, or vehicles as to impede the ingress or egress of said way, it shall be removed immediately upon order of the fire code official or his representative. When such obstruction is a vehicle, it may be removed or impounded at the owner's expense and as prescribed by law. (e) Section 104.15 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.15 Fire safety officer. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life and property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire code official shall require the owner, agent, production company, or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more fire department safety officers to be on duty at such place during such activity. (f) Section 105.1.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.1.7 Investigation fees; work without a permit. Whenever any work, operation or action for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, an investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be double the amount of the permit fee set forth in the fee schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this - 9 - code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (g) Section 105.1.1 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official. Issued permits shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by code officials. Permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council. (h) Section 105.6.26 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.6.26 Lumber yards, woodworking plants, and pallet storage. A permit is required for storage or processing of lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333ft3) (236m3), or outside pallet storage in excess of 240 units and inside storage in excess of 64 units. (i) Section 105.6.50 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.6.50 General use permit. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, a general use permit shall be obtained from the fire code official for any activity or operation not specifically addressed in this article, which in the judgment of the fire code official, is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property. (j) Chapter 1, Section 105.7.19 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.7.19 High -piled storage. A construction permit is required for installation or modification of high -piled combustible - 10 - storage in racks. When using any building or portion thereof exceeding twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet for high -piled combustible storage in racks, a floor plan showing the dimensions and location of the rack system shall be submitted with the application for such permits. (k) Section 105.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Fire permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code. (1) Section 113.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.6 Fees for services, establishment; review. The fire code official is authorized to collect fees for services established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The fire code official shall review fees charged for such services at least annually and shall, with approval of the City Administrator, recommend changes to the council when costs for such services make it appropriate. (m) Section 113.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.7 Operational permit fees. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all operational permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code. (n) Section 113.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.8 Construction permit fees. Construction permit fees shall be paid at the time of the permit issuance. In addition to the permit fee, the applicant shall pay a plan check fee. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all construction permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code. (o) Section 113.9 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.9 Re -inspection fee. Whenever an inspection is scheduled under Section 105.2.2 and the permittee is not ready for inspection and does not inform the fire code official or his delegate at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled inspection, a re -inspection fee may be assessed. (p) Section 114 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: SECTION 114 - RESPONSIBILITY 114.1 Responsibility for costs. Persons who personally or through another, willingly, negligently, or in violation of law set a fire, allow a fire to be set, allow a fire kindled or attended by them to escape from their control, allow any hazardous material to escape from their control, neglect to properly comply with any written notice of the fire chief, or willfully or negligently allow the continuation of a violation of this code and amendments thereto, are liable for the direct and indirect expenses of fighting the fire, any investigation, or for direct and indirect expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident. Such expenses shall be a charge against that - 12 - person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person, and is collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied and a lien may be attached to the involved property. (q) The definitions of "awning," "false alarm," "fire chief," "fire code official," "fire safety officer," and "safety container" are hereby added or amended to Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code in alphabetical order to read as follows: AWNING. An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a covering is attached. FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists, or the activation of any fire alarm system due to malfunction, mechanical or electrical defect, improper operation or procedure by any person, or a false oral or written report to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the Vernon Fire Department. FIRE CHIEF. The chief officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction or his/her designee. FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The fire chief or other member of the fire service appointed by the fire chief charged with the administration and enforcement of this code. FIRE SAFETY OFFICER. A sworn member of the fire department serving the jurisdiction assigned to preserve life and property at a location, due to the hazardous nature of the activity of an event, production, - 13 - operation, or function. SAFETY CONTAINER. An approved container of not over 5 gallons capacity, having a self -closing lid and spout cover. (r) Section 304.1.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows: 304.1.1.1 Waste material near photovoltaic array system. Accumulation of waste material shall not be permitted underneath nor within 10 feet from a mounted photovoltaic array system. (s) Section 311.2.2 Exceptions 1 and 2, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code are hereby deleted. (t) Section 312.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 312.2 Guard posts. Guard posts shall comply with all of the following requirements: 1. Constructed of steel not less than 8 inches (204mm) in diameter and concrete filled. 2. Spaced no more than 4 feet (1219mm) between posts on center. 3. Set not less than 4 feet (1219mm) deep in a concrete footing of not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) in diameter. 4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 4 feet (1219mm) above ground. 5. Located not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the protected obj ect . 6. Posts shall be painted safety yellow. (u) Section 315.4.3 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: - 14 - 315.4.3 Pallet storage height and total accumulation for storage. Pallet storage in the open shall not exceed 15 feet (4,572 mm) in height and a total aggregate content not exceeding 6,750 cubic feet. Aisle separation of 15 feet (4,572 mm) is required before the next pile or stack is created. Storage of pallets in excess of 240 pallets requires a permit per Sec. 105.6.25. (v) Section 315.4.4 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4 Pallets. All pallets must be stacked so that there is visibility through the stacks to the adjacent aisles, or so organized to assure that no temporary living facilities or places of refuge are hidden from view. Pallets shall be stacked or piled with due regard to the stability of piles, and in no case higher than 15 feet (4,572 mm). (w) Section 315.4.4.1 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4.1 Clearance around pallets. Aisles between and around open pallet stacks shall be at least 15 feet (4,572 mm) in width and maintained free from accumulated rubbish, equipment, or other articles or materials. (x) Chapter 3, Section 315.4.4.2 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4.2 Pallet storage next to structure/awning. When pallets are stored near a structure/awning, the height of the storage shall be restricted to no higher than the structure/awning and cannot exceed the height of the structure/awning, or 15 feet (4,572 mm), whichever is less. (y) Section 503.2.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 15 - 503.2.1. Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 27 feet (8,229 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4,472 mm). (z) Section 505.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be a minimum of 12 inches high with a minimum width of 2 inches. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained. (aa) Section 507.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5. Fire hydrant systems. When any portion of the facility or building protected is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when required by the fire code official. (bb) Section 507.5.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5.5. Clear space around hydrants. Clear space of 31 feet - 16 - (9448.8 mm) in front of, 4 feet (914 mm) in rear of and 10 feet (3048 mm) on both sides shall be maintained around each onsite hydrant. (cc) Section 901.4.7 is hereby added to Chapter 9 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code read as follows: 901.4.7 Protection of fire protection systems and equipment. Fire protection systems and equipment subject to possible vehicular damage shall be adequately protected with guard posts in accordance with Section 312 Vehicle Impact Protection, and modifications adopted under this code. (dd) Section 2404.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2404.2. Location of spray -finishing operations. All inside or outside spray -finishing operations shall be conducted in an approved spray booth constructed in accordance with Section 2404. (ee) Section 5601.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5601.1. Prohibited and limited acts. Explosive materials shall not be manufactured, tested or stored within the limits of the City of Vernon. (ff) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1. Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings within the City of Vernon and in areas 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) or more from the outside boundary of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school shall be in approved containers not exceeding 10,000 gallons in size. In areas of a lot or parcel within 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of the outside boundary of said school, the - 17 - only Class I or Class II liquids approved for storage in above ground tanks is diesel fuel which shall be in approved containers and shall be limited to either two (2) 1,000 gallon tanks or one (1) 2,000 gallon tank. (gg) Section 6101.4 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6101.4 Inside storage or use. No LP -gases of any type or mixture shall be permitted in any occupancy either for sale, use or storage without approval of the fire code official. (hh) Section 6103.2.2.1 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6103.2.2.1 Portable containers on motorized equipment. The use of portable containers of LP -gas as motorized equipment fuel in occupancies is limited as follows: LP -gas fuel tanks on motorized equipment are limited to two per vehicle with a combined capacity not to exceed 50 pounds. Refilling of tanks shall not be permitted within the occupancy and shall be permitted only in approved locations determined by the fire code official. (ii) Section 6104.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 6104.1. Storage of liquefied petroleum gases. Storage and transportation of LP -gas and the installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 58 and shall be subject to the approval of the fire code official. Storage is permitted within the limits of the City of Vernon except within 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school. Exception: Storage of LP -gas not exceeding 2,000 gallons per parcel in approved containers is permitted in all areas within the - 18 - limits of the City of Vernon. (jj) Section 6104.3.3 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6104.3.3 Tank orientation. Unless special protection is provided and approved by the fire code official, containers of LP -gas shall be oriented so that their longitudinal axes do not point toward other LP -gas containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, flammable liquid storage tanks or required fire access roads. (kk) Table B105.2 of Appendix B of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES Automatic Sprinkler System Minimum Fire -Flow Flow Duration (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours) No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table 13105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) California Fire Code 13105.1(2)- at the reduced flow rate Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table 13105.1(2) California Fire Code 13105.1(2)a at the reduced flow rate For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m. a. The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute. (11) Appendix C, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted. (mm) Section D103.1 of Appendix D of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: D103.1. Access road. The dimension of the fire access road turnarounds shall be in accordance with City of Vernon standards. SECTION 15: Section 7.11 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 19 - (a) Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City. (b) Whenever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the City. SECTION 16: Section 7.12-1 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.12-1. Enactment of penalty sections. All offenses set forth in this Article II shall be enforced pursuant to this Ordinance and section 1.8-1 of the Vernon Municipal Code. SECTION 17: Section 7.13 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.13. Application for permit and issuance. All applications for permits to construct as required under the provisions of the California Fire Code shall be accompanied by plan check and permit fees established in a fee schedule adopted by the city council. (a) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the director of public works for that purpose. (b) Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in a minimum of four sets with each application for a permit. The director of public works may require plans and calculations to be prepared and designed by an engineer licensed by the State to practice as such. (c) Permit issuance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code as adopted and may be amended by the City Council of the City of Vernon. SECTION 18: Section 24.10 of Article II of Chapter 24, - 20 - Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.10. 2016 California Building Code, adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Building Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2. Volumes 1 and 2, and Appendices H and J, and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted by as the Building Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 19: Section 24.11 of Article II of Chapter 24 the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.11. Building Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 105.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Section 110.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 - 21 - Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 110.7 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (c) Section 111.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. `Change in Use' shall include, but not be limited to, any change in occupancy classification or any change of tenancy of a building for which a new business license or certificate of occupancy is required under the Code of the City of Vernon. 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 - 22 - 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 ordinances of this jurisdiction. 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. Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2. A certificate of occupancy shall not be required for a change in Tenancy of a Group R Occupancy. (d) Section 1505.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1505.1 Roof assembly requirements. The roof assembly on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in Table 1505.1 except that only fire retardant roof coverings meeting class A or B roofing assemblies are permitted in the City of Vernon. Roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. The roofing assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering, which is assigned a roof classification. Exception: Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter 24 or Section 2610. (e) Section 1507.3.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1507.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid structural sheathing boards. (f) Section 1613.5.2 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: - 23 - 1613.5.2 Structural Separation. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3ssEquation 12.12-1 to read as follows: S= C dUmax M e (12.12-1) (g) Section 1613.5.3 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.3 Values for Vertical Combinations. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 as follows: 3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction. (h) Section 1613.5.4 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.4 Wood Diaphragms. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 as follows: 12.11.2.2.3 Wood Diaphragms. In wood diaphragms, the continuous ties shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts required by this section. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following: 1. The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties. 2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth - 24 - of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear. (i) Section 1613.5.5 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.5 Maximum SDs Value in Determination of Cs and Ev. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.3 as follows: 12.8.1.3 Maximum SDs Value in Determination of Cs and Ev. The value of C,s and Ev are permitted to be calculated using a value of SDs equal to 1.0 but not less than 70% of SDs as defined in Section 11.4.4, provided that all of the following criteria are met: 1. The structure does not have irregularities, as defined in Section 12.3.2; 2. The structure does not exceed five stories above the lower of the base or grade plane as defined in Section 11.2, and, where present, each mezzanine level shall be considered a story for the purpose of this limit; 3. The structure has a fundamental period, T, that does not exceed 0.5 seconds, as determined using Section 12.8.2; 4. The structure meets the requirements necessary for the redundancy factor, p, to be permitted to be taken as 1.0, in accordance with Section 12.3.4.2; 5. The site soil properties are not classified as Site Classes E or F, as defined in Section 11.4.2; and 6. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II, as defined in Section 1.5.1. (j) Section 1613.8 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.8 Suspended Ceilings. Minimum design and installation - 25 - standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this section. 1613.8.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.8.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect. 1613.8.3 Sprinkler Heads. All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations shall have a 2 inch (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 inch (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension. Sprinkler heads penetrating fire - resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714 of this Code. 1613.8.4 Special Requirements for Means of Egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall comply with the following provisions. 1613.8.4.1 General. Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the - 26 - entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby. 1613.8.4.2 Assembly Device. All lay -in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs. 1613.8.4.3 Emergency Systems. Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1008.3 of this Code. 1613.8.4.4 Supports for Appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements. (k) Section 1704.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1704.6 Structural Observations. Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1 or 1704.6.2, the owner shall employ a structural observer to perform structural observations as defined in Section 1702. The structural observer shall be one of the following individuals: 1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or 2. A registered design professional designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations. The owner and owner's representative shall submit a written - 27 - report to the building official certified by the structural observer, contractors, subcontractors and special inspectors under penalty of perjury that said persons have identified the specific major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure and that said persons have reviewed the scheduling of the required observations. Said specific major structural elements and connections and scheduling shall be submitted to the building official as an attachment to said written report. Any person observing such deficiencies shall promptly report same in writing to the owner or owner's representative, special inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the form prescribed by the building official, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural observer which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved shall be required before acceptance of the work by the building official. (1) Section 1704.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1704.6.1 Structural observations for seismic resistance. A report of the structural observations shall be provided to the building official by the structural observer for those structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The structure is classified as Risk Category III or IV in accordance with Table 1604.5. - 28 - 2. The height of the structure is greater than 75 feet (22860 mm) above the base. 3. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II in accordance with Table 1604.5, and a lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof. Exception: One-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 2,000 square feet in area, provided the adjacent grade is not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (100 sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 4. When so designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. 5. When such observation is specifically required by the building official. (m) Section 1705.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1705.3 Concrete Construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3. Exceptions: Special inspection shall not be required for: 1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. 2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less in height that are fully supported on - 29 - earth or rock where: 2.1. The footings support walls of light -frame construction; 2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1805.4.2; or 2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. 3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa). 4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade. (n) Section 1705.12 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1705.12 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall be required as specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following: 1. The structure consists of light -frame construction; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDs, as determined in Section 1613.3.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm) - 30 - 2. The seismic force -resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.3.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) 3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade plane, is not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F and does not have any of the following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7: 3.1 Torsional or extreme torsional irregularity. 3.2 Nonparallel systems irregularity. 3.3 Stiffness -soft story or stiffness -extreme soft story irregularity. 3.4 Discontinuity in lateral strength -weak story irregularity. (o) Section 1807.1.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B and Section 5.2) and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (p) Section 1807.1.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry - 31 - foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (q) Section 1809.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10- percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of grade beams supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 bars. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure.1809.3. - 32 - RECOMMEND: a ;� b b_<2r a NUN, 244 t#EBAR (MP & B47i'Pd M) CnT.p STEPPED FOUNDATIOM FIGURE 1809.3 STEPPED FOOTING (r) Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light -frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry -unit footings supporting walls of light -frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT -FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b, c, d, e NUMBER OF FLOORS SUPPORTED BY THE FOOTING f WIDTH OF FOOTING (inches) THICKNESS OF FOOTING (inches) 1 12 6 2 15 6 3 18 8 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing. - 33 - C. Not Adopted. d. See Section 1908 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. e. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. f. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required for supporting one floor. g. Not Adopted. (s) Section 1809.12 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the building official. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA Ul (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footing supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the American National Standards Institute/American Wood Council National Design Specifications (ANSI/AWC NDS). Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (t) Section 1810.3.2.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS. Round - 34 - timber elements shall conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (u) Section 1905.1.7 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following: 14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. 14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows: (a) Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement or cementious material per cubic yard. (b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness. (c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections. In detached one- and two-family dwellings - 35 - three stories or less in height and constructed with stud -bearing walls, are permitted to have plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. (v) Section 1905.1 is amended and Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11 are added to Chapter 19 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1.9 through 1905.1.11. 1905.1.9 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.7.5, by adding Section 18.7.5.7 and 18.7.5.8 as follows: 18.7.5.7 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1, Items (a) through (c), over the full height of the member. 18.7.5.8 At any section where the design strength, (PPn, of the column is less than the sum of the shears Ve computed in accordance with ACI 318 Sections 18.7.6.1. and 18.6.5.1 for all the beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1 through 18.7.5.3 shall be provided. For beams framing into opposite sides of the column, the moment components are permitted to be assumed to be of opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, (PPn, of the column, these moments are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis. 1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. Modify ACI 318, Section - 36 - 18.10.4, by adding Section 18.10.4.6 as follows: 18.10.4.6 - Walls and portions of walls with Pu > 0.35Po shall not be considered to contribute to the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquake -induced forces. Such walls shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 Section 18.14. 1905.1.11 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6. Modify ACI 318, by adding Section 18.12.6.2 as follows: 18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed over precast floor and roof elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6 db in thickness, where db is the diameter of the largest reinforcement in the topping slab. (w) Section 2304.10.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2304.10.1 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2301.2. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.1. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. (x) Section 2304.12.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2304.12.5 Wood used in retaining walls and crib walls. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be - 37 - used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (y) Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2305.4 Quality of Nails. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand -driven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail -head -area ratio of that of the same size hand -driven nails. (z) Section 2305.5 is hereby added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2305.5 Hold-down connectors. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable seismic load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product. Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing. (aa) Section 2306.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2306.2 Wood -frame diaphragms. Wood -frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are �:� fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members. Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide. (bb) Section 2306.3 is amended in Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2306.3 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of AWC SDPWS shall include the following: 1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center. 2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F is 400 pounds per linear foot - 39 - (plf) . Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. 3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf or less using LRFD. 4. Table 4.3B application is not allowed for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, application of Table 4.3C of AWC SDPWS shall not be used below the top level in a multi -level building. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or 2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the AWC SDPWS. (cc) Section 2307.2 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2307.2 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable. (dd) Table 2308.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 41 - TABLE 2308.6. 1 a WALL BRACING REQUIREMENTS MAXIMUM BRACED PANEL LOCATION, MAXIMUM DISTANCE SEISMIC STORY 51zA0NG OF SPACING (O-C-) AND MINIMUM PERCENTAGE (X) OF BRACED WALL DESIGN CONDITION (SE[ ORAOIEV PANELS FROM EACH CATEGORY SECTION 2308,2) WALL LINES END OF BRACED WALL LINE- Bracing method' DW8 WSP sm peg", pol), Hps' m"d 3 5'- T 7- ach e n d a nd Each eud and 15'- 0" o,c, 'I Etchemd 25'- 0" ox, 1121- C J A and B 3 5' T Each end and Rich emd omd < 25- 0" (),e &,wloi endwiJ:s! 2�'- 0" -),i! 121-61 D- 351- orl NP lawh and and < 25- Cy' o.c. Loch onid alld� 25'- 0" D-,c, 3,51- 01 IN F4ch tml. ai-id —< (f o.i� 11-acb, tod 'arjd= 11.5'- (y, v—, F"'Ach end dr.'A;� 15'- Cf' o' e, F"'acf-t kld "ll I z;; 5, - k"j" 0, C'. 35'- 1)" Nil qm'nimum 25%, of w �ffl li'minin-jum 2'5% o�,xaljl Isl—, ¢' 0.5,C), F*lev� ("T'0 and:jj 0.50. EaCP Ovid and < 42 c, qTurtimum 2 1% 1'15- ox, 116vinju-n 413�1(1� Kok wall leno' 11) lof "vall 1 0 5 < S,, < 0) J: I Qnd 1()-5 <So, < 0,7 H.o,(A-,1,2nd i4nid s 2:5'= 0" ox, (Alirl'i" :"'t-ld <2.5. o'e' j"(uinifyjjoq) mu m -321fo of 2c 11 length 50"Fe of wool lcngth)' L) ai-id F )l Nj 1, 10 745 <Sc':e 1,007 Eaofi end d0 7 < 00: Rwb and < 25" F o.c. Nllioi 0. (olirlialu on mun 37%of -mait lengdo' 175'-'o (Awall [eutth) S;,' > plach en"I 1lll3 a > -1 LGO: i' end and - 2�- l o-c.(mimmUM481�,, 25'- G" o. c.. (mi n i n-m rn - 42 - For SE, 1 ittOl --_ 25.1 noel. 1 of 304_8 min. N' =_ �i'srs_ 1'etrraatte(l. a. Tlris table specifies srsninrunn re�>eiia.mznts far hrac-ed wall panels along lntenar ar astesiar blued Seal! fines. h. See$Gcriot! ?i(ifi,fi,3for f1.ill desctilrticea rY hratcin_ methods. c. For f0ethod G6, gypsu m v a_Uhoird ;ipphcd to fra-Ring supports that m-c �;perd at 16 inclics on -rwil-7 d. The required lengths slUE be doubled fof gypsum board applied to mily one face of a braced wall panel, e. Percentage Sdiown reptesc.nts dhe minimuku amiiount of biacang requn)k,d along the, bmldid112, lellffh lo+' "'311 lelll!th Lf the 3rL'llA;tlrfc, has an uY"-'gt+fshape). f L7v�'F3n FB. 1?ki5 atl� 4-11 •W"ill braces are n') pc� I tter� iia , e.s fu LLe� et•i�are�,^�n7 oL� q kVr1 iMUM iell I Of paU-2I braijn, of on face of the WO forWISP S'll Wljifig 71all he atJ1Oa !'-t)" ;one, or both laces ilf the wall Fier i,B or Pi'P she+;11114L� be ,g lelis W-o" longs lVw rado 41,1H r10[ exf:aed 7: 1 W,111 Fral711n i to Whlc b ,heE -lhim7 n$ad for braciT1P iS al7e)ln" 1 _h lj bo fionjimal 2 iTich wide lactzr0l 1 112 inch 39 mm ur lai2cr rnernbers and aaced a nlaxiii-tufn of 5 f inches on inter. 5iraccd wall hell corist uution tyacs shall not be mixed withue a braccd Wall line. Li VJ , e,e tl n a. l ha ill millilim of I / ' 8d-co t t ne n''n �rl 3' 8 +lar`1 5 t r 'nLw I, e&_� Lind c. d m)t 111ore thm f ls' ee ttl ce to In ? lr�idcs, l ctinlGr.nlon ntcrrl�caaatc ramigg,.mcrnbers. (ee) Section 2308.6.5 and Figure 2308.6.5.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.5 Alternative bracing. An alternate braced wall (ABW) or a portal frame with hold-downs (PFH) described in this section is permitted to substitute for a 48-inch (1219 mm) braced wall panel of Method DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP or HPS. For Method GB, each 96-inch (2438 mm) section (applied to one face) or 48-inch (1219 mm) section (applied to both faces) or portion thereof required by Table 2308.6.1 is permitted to be replaced by one panel constructed in accordance with Method ABW or PFH. 2308.6.5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 3/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at - 43 - intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N). The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The ABW shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned -down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned -down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. Where the ABW is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, the wood structural panel sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one -quarter points and tie -down device uplift capacity shall be not less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N) . 2'-3` 10 N PANEL FOR PANEL SPLICE (F NEEDED) AFJ JOINING C~.ANEL LEhJG_H EDGES SHt%LLNMEE' OVER AND ICE PASIEIJEU '0 COMMON FrtRts,�1ING r 1AIN. 'hi' H 1 CK V),`Q0D ' it I! 1� ;5 rl�> a "1 EH"l+.L PANEL ;k 1.s II I .k F .... ��d-)NiON `0 �'r,�-' '� :� NAILS AT cA 0 C, SHEATHING ON ONE FACE--' :VI ii I� AC PANEL ELIGLS FORSINGLE SI-O RAND A- 4^ 0 C. ji{ fl I� AI PANEL EDGES POP, 1-HE I IRST OP 2 S1ORI;; S MIN 2X4 FRAMING,P-41N. DQLIHL_ :II li I STUDS REQUIRED I�1 ill II I�1, ANGHOR 801-1 S PER SECTION 2'30 P.-5.1 STUDS !UNDER HEADER AS € EQUIRED �li Il HOLD -DO PEFt SE+,TI0hJ L NIINI(�9LIM REINFORCING OF FOUNDATION, ONEk AR ,..0P d ND SO F T 010 CIF F [BUT N . RE NF0RCING, .SHALL BE LAPPED �s 24 INCHES 1AIN II � ! , For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 3.4.8 mm. a. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum- thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing. FIGURE 2308.6.5.1 ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW) (ff) Section 2308.6.5.2 and Figure 2308.6.5.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH). A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have a full-length header. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inchminimum-thickness (11.9 - 45 - mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued -laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2-inch by 12-inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.10.1 shall be permitted to be used. A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (15 570 N). Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N). The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The PFH panels shall be supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned -down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned - down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. Where a PFH is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 24 inches (610 mm). - 47 - ---------- ----- --- ---- W�.,'JE �JVIO B(AX.LI: FORT01 V 11XII. N1- IT SIMCGI-L I -ORIVAL FFJO.IL iONIL BRACLUI WALL PANEL) NI IN, I U G�U LP 11 L L"OVT4 Ill "',ct- N 6'xl 1,2t�` 3NIF, r 1-11-1VOER P F,<TEl TOP ?LATE H-rACEP WITI TM3 S ' FORR4E"LIV-:I'F -; 7�P RCM, G -INKERIwNlIAA VIEFDED) FNFIFF)F -S ,; ) TRALL P-r-- BICICKTAN r -- j 0C?,AJR'INIT'TNI MIUMIL' CR 3ALv�AM!ZED BCjX,,%tA:I-S IN CRID PATTERNAS 24 1N. OF 11CRJAL FUG511 '73HG',j1A--, AND T'W- IN ALL FRl Jo. N G (S TIJ D S, C'NE RQTi OF I YTII GAL AN U SILLS VYF .i-IFATITN[o FRAMING IO N' jVIG IfF, 7 'WFUR ONE TOR." S+RUUFILJRES 10:N -,6)IDTI,'=2,FFOR USE iLIFIRSTOFTINO STDR'd AT, EACH Fr `I - DGEI 19T;11LI1j(-,I UPIE9 it 2X4 D GUE LL T-1-'L0C-Kfl G- i 5 JbX -F WE 2Y,4S MUSU V,1-- VA,--D FOOF-1 I -iFl :�,4 FRAMINIC R PIft for" all 1 IC, r ORA N%, DOUR, I - (ENIM-UM-71 N10 �^i !t.j fF A NC 4A MIN 'El" A.GCORGANGE �N;Td J W+J FAC 10AER'S. R7(' (,1tYIr0FNG1dJ 1044SI - z "A-t"I VON 'KIG"i Rif SL I 3jich - 25.4 mm, I foot = 3{,4.8 nint, I pound = 4.448 N- FIGURE2308.6.61 PORTAL FRAME WITH HO 1-[ DOWNS (PFH) (gg) Section 2308.6.8.1 of Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.8.1 Foundation requirements. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations. Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. For structures in Seismic Design Categories D and E, exterior braced wall panels shall be in the same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and Section 2308.1.1. (hh) Section 2308.6.9 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.9 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.6.1 or 2304.10.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.9.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing. (ii) Section 2609 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby deleted. (jj) Section 2610.9 is hereby added to Chapter 26 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2610.9 Approved materials. Notwithstanding 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. (kk) Section J101 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION J101 GENERAL J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this Appendix J apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments and the control of grading site runoff, including erosion sediments and construction -related pollutants. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this Appendix J and the geotechnical report, the more restrictive requirement shall govern. In addition to the provisions contained in this Appendix J, the grading shall also comply with all provisions contained in Chapter 21 of the City code. J101.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this Appendix J shall not apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, in floodways within flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 or in flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated, unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood. J101.3 Hazards. Whenever the building official determines that any land or any existing excavation or fill has, from any cause, become a menace to life or limb, or endangers public or private property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of public or private property, the owner or other person in legal control of the property concerned shall, upon receipt of a written notice thereof from the building official, correct such condition in accordance with the provisions of this Appendix J and the requirements and conditions set forth in the notice so as to eliminate such condition. The owner or other person in legal control of the property shall immediately comply with the provisions set forth in the notice and shall complete the work within 180 days from the date of the notice unless a shorter period of time for completion has been specified in the notice in which case the owner shall comply with the shorter period of time. Upon written application and good cause shown, the building official may approve the request for an extension of time to complete the work required by the notice. J101.4 Safety precautions. 1. If at any stage of work on an excavation or fill, the building official determines that the work has become or is likely to become dangerous to any person, or is likely to endanger any property, public or private, the building official is hereby authorized to require safety precautions to be immediately taken by the property owner as a condition to continuing such permitted work or to require cessation thereof forthwith unless and until it is made safe and to - 51 - amend the plans for such work. 2. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a flatter exposed slope or construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing, retaining walls or buttress fills, slough walls, desilting basins, check dams, benching, wire mesh and guniting, rock fences, revetments or diversion walls. 3. Upon the determination of the building official that such safety precautions during grading are necessary, the building official shall provide a notice and order to the permittee to implement same. After receiving such notice in writing it is unlawful for the permittee or any person to proceed with such work contrary to such order. J101.5 Protection of utilities. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be jointly and severally responsible for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services. J101.6 Protection of adjacent property. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be jointly responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking or other damage that might result. Special precautions approved by the building official shall be made to prevent imported or exported materials from being deposited on the - 52 - adjacent public way and/or drainage courses. J101.7 Storm water control measures. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud, debris and construction -related pollutants originating from the site during, and after, grading and related construction activities. Furthermore, the owner and permittee shall be jointly and severally responsible for putting into effect and maintaining appropriate measures as deemed by the building official to be necessary to prevent any change in cross -lot surface drainage that may adversely affect any adjoining property as a result of grading, construction -related activities or both. Such measures to prevent any adverse cross -lot surface drainage effects on adjoining property shall be required whether shown on approved grading plans or not. J101.8 Conditions of approval. In granting any permit under this code, the building official may include such conditions as he/she deems to be reasonably necessary to prevent the creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Improvement of any existing grading to comply with the standards of this code. 2. Requirements for fencing of excavations or fills which would otherwise be hazardous. 3. Establishment of haul routes. 4. Establishment of water quality best management practices. - 53 - J101.9 Rules and regulations. J101.9.1 Rules. The permissive provisions of this chapter shall not be presumed to waive any regulations imposed by other statutes or other ordinances of the State of California or the City. J101.9.2 Regulations. If two or more pertinent regulations are not identical, those regulations shall prevail which are more restrictive or which afford greater safety to life, limb, health, property or welfare. For the purposes of these regulations, grading permits shall be considered as building permits and shall be subject to the administrative provisions of this code, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Appendix J or the Vernon Municipal Code, or both. J101.10 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General. All grading plans and permits shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 21 of the City Code. Sites which have been graded and which require a grading permit under Appendix J Section J103 are subject to penalties and fines. Payment of penalty fines shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work. All best management practices shall be installed before grading begins or as instructed in writing by the building official. As grading progresses, all best management practices shall be updated as necessary to prevent erosion and control construction related pollutants from discharging from the site. All best management practices shall be maintained in good working order to the satisfaction of the building official unless final grading approval has been granted by the building official and all permanent drainage and erosion control systems, if required, are in place. SECTION 20: Section 24.15 of Article III of Chapter 24, - 54 - Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.15. 2016 California Electrical Code, adopted. (a) The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Electrical Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3 including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon. (b) The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, as published by the International Code Council Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein or later amended, said International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is adopted by reference as part of the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 21: Section 24.16 of Article III of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.16. Electrical Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Article 110.14(A) of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the - 55 - end of the first paragraph: All stranded aluminum conductors shall be terminated with an approved compression terminal. (b) Article 200.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to add the following sentences after the title line: Color Coding. Grounded conductors of different voltage shall be identified by white and gray; grounded conductors of the 277/480 volt system shall be gray; grounded conductors of the lower voltage systems shall be white. (c) Article 230.22 of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 230.22 Insulation or Covering. Individual conductors shall be insulated or covered. Service entrance conductors from overhead service drops shall be installed in rigid metal raceways. Exception: The grounded conductor of a multiconductor cable shall be permitted to be bare. (d) Articles 334.10(3), (4) and (5) of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code are hereby deleted. SECTION 22: The 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 303.1 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 303.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been provided in accordance with the California Building Codes as amended by the City - 56 - of Vernon. (b) Section 402.6 is hereby added to the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions to read as follows: Sec. 402.6 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of this code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any such person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of this code. (c) Section 402.7 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby added to read as follows: Sec 402.7 Utility Notification. An applicant for an electrical installation that will require an increase in the amount of power supply to the electrical service by more than 50 amps shall notify the Vernon Gas & Electric Department of the additional new load. (d) Section 402.8 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby added to read as follows: Sec 402.8 Energizing Electrical Equipment. No person shall energize or use any electrical equipment until it has been inspected and approved by the City. (e) Section 404.2 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: - 57 - Sec. 404.2 Electrical permit fees. Electrical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (f) Section 1102 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby deleted. (g) Section 1201.3 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 1201.3 Appliance and fixture listing. All electrical equipment installed or used shall be listed and labeled by a City approved recognized testing agency. All equipment shall be installed in conformance with all instructions included as part of the listing. SECTION 23: Section 24.20 of Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.20. 2016 California Mechanical Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Mechanical - 58 - Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 24: Section 24.21 of Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: deletions. Sec. 24.21. Mechanical Code amendments, additions, and (a) Section 104.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code to read as follows: 104.6 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Table 114.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 114.1 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES: Mechanical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. SECTION 25: Section 24.25 of Article V of Chapter 24, - 59 - Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.25. 2016 California Plumbing Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 26: Section 24.26 of Article V of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.26. Plumbing Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Plumbing Code is amended as follows: (a) Section 104.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code to read as follows: 104.6 Responsibility of Permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Table 104.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 60 - Table 104.5. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES: Plumbing permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. (c) Table 422.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence after the third paragraph: If the actual number of expected occupants at the facility exceed the number of occupants provided in Table A, the number of plumbing facilities shall be determined based on the actual occupant load. Except that the number of lavatories for a garment manufacturing facility shall be one lavatory for every 15 employees of each sex. (d) Section 1101.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1101.2 Where Required. Yard drainage piping and onsite storm drain systems that connects to a public storm drainage systems shall be installed in accordance with this chapter, approved public works standards and the provisions of Chapter 21 of the City Code. 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. Storm water shall flow away from buildings and adjoining properties. SECTION 27: Section 24.60 of Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.60. 2016 California Existing Building Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference Appendix Chapter Al of the 2016 California Existing Building Code, as published by the - 61 - California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including the tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes contained therein as the seismic strengthening provisions for unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings for the City of Vernon. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 28 Section 24.64 of Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.64. Chapter A2 and A5 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code adopted. Chapter A2 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of tilt -up concrete wall buildings, and Chapter A5 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of concrete buildings. These standards are established as a minimum guideline for those property owners voluntarily selecting to retrofit their structures and shall not be construed as the City of Vernon mandated program. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said 2015 International Existing Building Code' is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 29 Section 24.76 of Article XI of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended as follows: - 62 - Sec. 24.76. The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code adopted, repair criteria. The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, published .by the International Code Council, Inc., subject however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article, is hereby adopted by reference as the Repair Criteria of the City of Vernon relating to disaster repair and reconstruction. SECTION 30: Section 24.77 of Article XI of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.77. International Existing Building Code amendments, additions and deletions. follows: The 2015 International Existing Building Code is amended as (a) International Existing Building Code Section 202 is hereby amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical order: International Building Code - shall mean the California Building Code as amended by the City of Vernon. Uncontrollable Event - shall mean an act of god including a seismic event, flood, fire, tsunami or other natural disaster beyond the control of the property owner. (b) International Existing Building Code Appendix A Chapter Al is hereby amended to read as follows: Appendix A Chapter Al Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings. Section A 101 General - All damaged unreinforced masonry buildings and structures shall be repaired and strengthened in - 63 - accordance with the California Existing Building Code adopted in Section 24.60. SECTION 31: Section 24.104 of Article XIII of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.104. 2016 California Residential Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Residential Code and Appendix V thereof, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 32: Section 24.105 of Article XIII of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.105. Residential Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Residential Code is amended as follows: (a) Section R105.8 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Section R108.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R108.7 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (c) Section R301.1.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Section 5537 and 6737.1. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, D2 - 65 - or E. (d) Section R301.1.4 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R301.1.4 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with Section 1613.9 of the Building Code. (e) Items 1, 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.2.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows: 1. When exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required. 3. When the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below. 5. When portions of a floor level are vertically offset. (f) Section R301.2.2.3.8 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R301.2.2.3.8 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the International Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either 1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or 2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less. (g) Section R401.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations: 1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof. 2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm) . Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, D1 or D2 shall not be permitted. Exception: In non -occupied, single -story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the - 67 - maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches. (h) Section R403.1.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations. (i) Section R403.1.3.6 of the 2016 Edition of the.California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C that are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted. (j) Section R403.1.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10- percent slope). For structures located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in - 68 - Figure R403.1.5. RE OANEND; a a b 6S2T a NE@M 244 REIM TOP & IIi7i ONO) —..^ BC[j7 N1 FLATE S t?.p d ?' . STEPPED FOUNDATIONS FIGURE R403.1.5 STEPPED FOOTING wow W Section R404.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category Do, D1 or D2. (1) Section R501.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for all buildings including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.3.8. (m) Section R503.2.4 is added to Chapter 5 of the 2016 - Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4. / PLYWOOD SHEATHING r- DIAPHRAGM OPENING 4 ✓y s' METAL TIE 16GA. x 1 1 r2" x 4'-0" MIN., (4 TOTAL) A W/ 16-16d COMMON NAILS AS SHOWN OR METAL TIE 16GA. x 1 1,2" x (OPENING WIDTH + 4'-0") MIN., (2 TOTAL) W124-16d COMMON NAILS Fur SL i inch = 25.4 m,n. 1 root = 304.8 rnm. y "'>V-J, a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers. b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header -joist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa). C. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.2.5. FIGURE R503.2.4 OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS - 70 - (n) Lines 35 and 36 of Table R602.3(1) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows: - 71 - TABLE 602.3(1) FA STE WNG 5C Hf,aEJ t, E,::- wr1dr)4,w d frLP.P t3�St RPr'Trr3lV gal OuRsmUU EhLPVY z PJUpt13Lr2 APliS i lPi [)f rASrLflCfta' l3Al;lPdt� NP �rJr AI IUPN r ,) I srJtst'ld r_ar st Garr lrr t 16d box (20 t3.1151- r 1Eid C rarno { �t,�,. 13.tr 2 , Lh.n� nr r,G ai:l 25 2 "planks (pl,ank k' beam-41-ool _`d Cot) 21 box 1 ': 19.jF? � ! 16d i,L3rr3fT 9 `tea h hearing face nail i,�l+s 116d Cd?:[I'rr'on (mil r7 .. i 0 162 `•� 26 E?a�IIV� 7r I'lll'B l'U1St to �iC9$t 4-10bo x 11 /kt 1ZO o "Its: ',.B P:,i Emil '. ..1_N W. U 1 t 13 �' 14 pp. sta(�hn. ?! o Clry'>:Y it l`1 13i e� h la o.3 x, ffmi w%: i r).c, at tr p and bu+ toin and staggered. 1 ud box 13 % 0.128 or 24 "o.C. i:Cr_? That? it 4dap wh 170twnl 4� I341r't-tlls f{`�dvis . xSt 1�'mllS_. <,�ir.ia..fl lr,r9ll.wi. 3 , 0,131 `�fl�atlS m aggi� rpd 1171-a!!r'(1;75t1a 49{J s 1 Iywry Ald „ l)4i box I t ! ) 1 ±, r'l1, Face I atl 1a .K6 aml M emh �:li ke i 16d bon (3 D.13 i 1. op _1f3d CkJlr'rm2,)fr 1 1+ • �' �d. 1t;L' ` " of J 28 L edger ;tr' 5uppcvd�l"nP.r.j4`lit-i is ftFr+ -t8 or ,\t tza, cnjo 5ti or , .1,j_r, fa(9 naU •1-3" iR.131 "nail,; l:i P, ri.c?, ra7t�,j :isi. t7rdfi":talus) E..'achevid,(rocr all. SFAd MIC; OF FASTENERS ITEM 0r.Sr;RIPTPON Nt3NWER AND !i, r: -APE lrrtormRdlato Ftl�aY:l Of atJlt,'aiNG Gt,FMFW5 Of FF4aTENEW � 3tI�Y(}Ort�c. s llrta:hrrSB flti�`r5as) Wwd 15wKtraral panelts, subtlooi, repot arm lrrtorRor wall shoalWing to Framing a0 parl:WlOoard wall shaattdrig to frcarnIng (wa TaWe fi§if)AKI for WUGE@ SITUGtur34panel EUtC'r UFWall 5rteathinq to gait trarrtlnq1 0 �, rar ��T� u m 12' D 13 1 a l �su�tlzo-c�a� wa-101� � � 12' • -,. I ?d Cttrrtmon "2 LJ, ' , 0. t'S ( nail (rnuf) rl '962' 1 8 d ciuumlin I IaH(L il`. a1J( 12 rlt n iiskrrrel7m (v I4)nwl;o tia 1 8d (till W IT 9 i1forni d nail Otrier+r+afll sheatN01 iQ4:lraa,@d r +Bing nail a a++ 11w,W ' x •a '1 t` swathing _ 1 1 d amet{.'L a 'crown n staple, 16 9a.,- 1 lv.i ` iorlQ ? 1 `Ji structurai CAMS: 1 V r +,g,11. ` sized r I+ftlVg n2 I a Ond di ms �1 rtlt+rl.l.Jnl l4ie:athjno tor,of I ul'u'A+51-stapjk� 16 ga , I I%7,, 3 5^ r shata-el 1 12 ' Erg: 1 V, Nomm Type TV can I 94J t �! �tilrfwn4i1+_alhalg,i '7 1 j Il'� dl8�ff1iafa� tl oafl 5l�,,P1o'., cl7fF�i7o di 'Ic.,n r o l t s+crfAus, Type V, or � Wood subriow undetlaymont. to, rtaetiin> P ..1 al§Ce' rs'SS r.1 �; II8T➢I?ll+rl tJ., 7Tiall d 12 1 . .. Rd Corn non 2 �, � t1.1 " I '' naff-. of � 1 f 30 1l7 1 _ _..r. _ —_ ..- 1��[; rr1ra mom 1~r 0 14 ) riail: or G 1_ a I` i p fir, ��461 ll i ry_at.l. 1'l + K 1 Savh = 1.1-¢ n fn, iir' l ksi - 72 - I[ABI.F R6W31(IJI—COPIMUild FASTENING SCHEDULE a, Nails are siro�n I i oui fria n, x Dr a, furn, :11 shank., vxce pq whe r- Cthy nvisf- stj tell Valk used Far I -a rm n and she j thi i3 .hail hjvv mlaiwwin jvVf"q2.o 4-1dil� N 'm iwflci ate,Ijcwn, 8G k,i w shiiik damles off)-192 inqlW[jil Gwnmou laX, 94"1 kA lui ink n:f [1.,Li O�, If If TIL't lalgel lhwl 1] 17", 1C.0 k5i of 0-1. 12 inch,)( b- Skipicsare 16 7,agv have a "lainliflurn 11rh an fimuneier cra"vn ividih- r. Nshall 'hu sw mare m aOEE than G oil inches center all siippcirls whefe ;paw art; inclies m 4 Fow-(Fi'm b' $ frurt pr 1-iO3t 1"'r� lmn�N' ;I all 1--!� applied V�Ifl'�ally' V spit in nf not lnchvlo;! in iiii, l•n,j, ;mO b, bir,',d on TN, R6V712,2I-�) r fps? jjlfllllaka, wiwl speed I. 130 fl,'fl'll en lei:" I'Klil, fiat at1whilig '-vorA m-actimil %1110 lw'-O "lli.'atiling to gaINF. tlld h'<lllillg +fil'; be 6 lnrhe5 lm rcvze�' Virlie.5h Thp, ""'illd ;qy-M i", yi:alf-a than 1."Jill wph' llaff,' Iul 'IWArg pmA Tool Aw-'ifillinglo intflinti, , i0(' 'ji-ilgY'rl" aill be. spaced 6 inches on eaattrfas alirlifiluni .18-;rlcll ist"P!:Y franc rNges, eavv, aind pobje end -,vaN. and 4 ijiches rm comes gjWe end will framii'k7 -1 1 - 'A 2 _�T� C slilli � N8 - v 00?l6flig )A--� i J C. olld ".:hall b�� iuwN-d ill 4,,'Xoohnc,�, 01h G -'�3 P4,-�0.)aO ci-)O�mri to M h- 4pa,idler fs5trYrviS on fjnJzf 'pawd "k('?es applit-, to pirI'A miles stjppf)rttj 15•.- fifinihig, nmiuhvf,� and iv-quittA bleudlig and at E.oar aill'. Sp3ong of fast(�lwrs "P1,)C,( 'dwolfllinr lxzr l mlgt'.' :applies to pfvle$ Mg�-) sUfqN)R"' VCt;An1i eg %nei*i4ffm fln(i o quhO Nochlig B'Pckiv"gor o"A Fit floor sileadling 13-Aliel Mgu� to 41w, ll-millg uwmbers fkrk-�9lir) pff.ldrd um:c.V4 F!.quimd +y odlof In r tsrUn.. 41hk "C'Nlr_' M(;4.'l pfTllm-me-T droll';;, SUFiPOVEII b" frjnfliWnaeinhtw> Gi sf)P' d I&,cking. vqm-1 isWoctilt p')Iah"'! t'a?iiillgp1q in Willi lhk "sOwthilt" Imovid" hvoloe flail, zll "lle si(io of Olf, -'Me+ and Kit., therealing jr*A 11) 101., plate inacc. Grijan�:e "with this Schvinne-The tGL' claii oll the "pPoshe mch of the rafter fhAl imt be reclul red. i. Uf• of st-anks is) Ihiletd kufl y-anth sh"111 h orAnbiruj in Seismic Dees ri cates,.-tln.� D!�,� (o) Footnote "b" of Table R602.3(2) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, or D2. (p) Table R602.10.3(3) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows: - 73 - TABLE R602.10.3(3) BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY • WA1.tN[-tGHT ,10FFF1 • 10 P5F FLOOR DEAD LOAD ht(F11P�t114� TOTAL LENGTH (FEET) Of BRACED WALL PANELS 15 4%+i ROOViCF'it„ ; B ;ftf� REQUIREDLOAD ALONG EACH BRACED FALL LIN1E4 SRAC F;F) WALL LINE 5PP4t 4NG _ n F EFT Bra�dWaNlins Methods �e[srra[e De� �tery 1 5t�[y LocaUoa LeC[g(4 Who,d L113" Method G8 I €a'WB, sFB., [i PCP,, HF+S,-es- �etnorl ;SP ifrzrUc CS•G 20 30 Olt ;). , 7, 5 10,f 5.0 7.5 li}.() 5_0 � 7.5 # 1()fill I � ?.S? ta,.l 2.7 1. `,A 10 'iP 4 5 4 5 i �.o 2.11 20 N1,, 9.0 0_0 6.0 5.1 10 vin N-P 22 i 2 ,r 1 P.I i t 2.+8 i 20 NF tZ,O 12.D D.0 7.7 1 ;;f) N" 1s.,o 8-0 13.5 11.5 40 NP tt.n 21.o tKo t f.:z hit ivy A0.0 00 r ; ID a 4-9 i 40 4iJ3 lv' 4.)n,2 8.114 44 15,4 12 4,'E: 61 Np G � NP (3 �11 7. 5, 6.1 Dij v 'ILI N'1` N1' 241,4 N(' 1 ,r.l) 12.9 1 50 � -44'1 Np 5 188 16.0 t t j :20!4: "3 1xag ^�i �?�o a G 1 >.,) 9.0 1l) NP !4-- L-IF P Ja 214.0 (continued) - 74 - TABLE R602.10.3(3)-continued BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY sorl- CLASS D" WALL HEIGHT = 10 FEET MINIMUM TWAL t,,FN(.,TH (FEET) OF RRACED WALL PANELS 10 PSF FLOOR DEAD LOAD REQUIRED ALONG EACH BRACED WALL LINE" I$ PSG R0,110.1, CILING DAD ELOAD SRACFDWALL LINE SPACING, 25MEJ Selsmic De!Aqtt Slaty Location afared Wall Une h Methord 1-113" Method f GB MV8, SF8. F�ss Pcp. d Cs-WsP1 HH, C w%P CS GIN p -G-14 6,1) 2-0 17 20 NT 44') 12—", kro 1' 11 181 -o 4-4 Ls-Af 6'. 0 -'s .1 40 I'VP 11-31) -14 2 L —0 1 80 1"8 N P 4-&-4 1 '� -'fj I 4 4; - 4 -)-f) to.f, 10 4-5 X", +,',4 'LF' v) U D, wry NT 40 J �fp- 19-.4 13. G 1!-5 '2P hT L�:Jt 22. 51 mm -N, i P 20 NP +;-.4 Np 12.0 10.2 p j N 8. f) 1 3 WM75 .10 I\F p -2r" �,�p 444 Hit'24.0 20A NP NP 42,".5 NP 30.0 2 51 I f'I N"P j 2.5 20 NP 'S4, 944- 1611") 10 NP 9LI.4- 1"o kfh N 10 NP rffdP ; 4' NT I 1A 9.4 'Ho q 16.5 H-0 N'P 34:4 NP 22.0 1 7 I'dP 414 Li 4-4 Up 27.6. 4 D 0 \11P N P Nil NP NP 'A NP NP, N P NP N M 'N p NP NIF NP NP lvr "A p NP N N-P IN? NP N P NP 11qp NP I4 NP N p N 1k 64 zo ?ITP N-," N' 15.1) 1 2A N P NP N P 22.5 .1 D- t (me ow tv,�[" story dwedim NP NP R'�j P 9 — 75 — ofqi on 8.4011 CLv-, is. 7elig'I'm lh!- Jar v$hffF j-Soo"11i'd vAIII 'Aeigll stnail be Rqrinivv' -,vhim a SIIH-Spedflk jai H 13.CSC the Co(k. 11, - c- Whuri�, the brwcd ,vafl line lngth iS -,FeMleE ffitifi ',-fl ivet. bniceil wall ,iiaL �Je pmnitter� to "he 'livided Iniv, shartpir sogawnts kqnhS Dt 11J to M Cr 11� ;1?)Ifjullq i}( T)i lk*.� wilhin PSeh -9P-gwt-liq ""4J11 I"l- ill '^' 1111 O"k d. LIF, shall haw TfpSLljn board fasiem:n rnl Ifiall Line Sick iia nxis cIr scims �In amAnnru, wkh Tahk K-1,123(t) rrFF Werix AlcalllidT" I)r TA'.4- P702 3,6 f0l' iW11li Or gyy'Al 10 wl'k C�- SFB ltcoys Itol ipply in Seismic ( atclg1)'ies Df" C"', 'wii; �D.- h op (15 UB 161 (1 pcp br a C.c(I -kv a I I -arid h, v, calks sli a i : Tlj c. I j;n'- " c ii I in -SDI,; ' 7rr),, D k3T7 DI.. M. ah o( I , 11YV B , 5FO , P B & and T-T S arc ono ii erm 1x I �d in ;SW (q) Table R602.10.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: TABLE R602.10.4 BRACING METHODSf i 1:;QNNEG7nUN DIETHCD9, MATEMAL MIMIMUM THICKNESS PISURE Spacirg 1 x rvocd or ViuX1 2-&1 511 Illion Ilaill., Wo "d p-I �Xud and I i approved nwtal s iraps I I afl,'l r)'ol In ill pl'-i les LIB to nrt anbli s liar 3-8(1 2Y OA 13" dia.) mials ]vtaL (naximum 16' Said spwng Metal stf-ap: F.Cf IIILaufficturer D,YD 1. ' norvual) for maximum 4 (2 0.1 13"dia-) 16 F[I C)r Pei stud 'Aood boards ir ;vjd ";px; n_ - ----- 8dcoinnorif 1)2N(J.131)n8fl3 6'r edf-,U,s 12" hok! Wc:�JJ 130' edc�_-.dmtAnceto ranal edge Sce Sxtj(,n R604'1 Od cutrimcci i2 1 13-1) Flak H -7 BV-V-SPI Structural I 4"at Palle! cdi_�:-' pa],IA"Afli 'store Y'v, So: Figui�: 'id o_unnor, 1,2 ?-j" 9.13 1 ;,aik ifltamediate supl-,cxu 4" at bracid -A Pao] 011d pc'sb, R6(I 1, 10.6,5 12 " SFB C I (lut I i b e r boal d h - Max for I. hi c k AICAM in 1 3 c d c I d I o n iL, n C. I '-� I � fJ ia, nail -i Njail r p2i Tdol,, R6f,12.3f 11 for IA)J A 11riccd Wtll kv,,+w 7" I i 11C I Ud I lig ol:;' Tablv RT)2 3 Nai 1,, �,jr �,x:ico� s ,ocf I �J and bettly)m phies) 7' field Fin r kl amjmkji[ pir ic '��jtx Sol: Iiiin RNJS� AUd pa& na hflv x 0, 111 fiia- I flaik: di 'lead ri, — ------ P, I LialId LO'tout uil W- �l Ot ori A [I trEilt 1 J11CII bef s I oc'Fix"It plaster stud 1rpa(2: Ill" J long, 6 �,,jar, staples nails viift Hard t, Lkird 6 s'pa�:Ing leach Lo xi_,,miinioda[c I Y, 4 ed_,,e_ 8 fieldstud pa ncl Sidill" pcnotuion ioto qudz� — ---------------- ___ ------------ - AE11 Sccdoil 100110.6.1 S Seclion P'(02, 10. h r,,D,,c d ',\ Lil I (continued) - 76 - TABLE R602.10.4-continued BRACING METHODS! -- CONHEGTION CRITERIA' MET-1-1005,MATERIAL MINIMUMTHICKWC55 FIGURE f=asFerrers � spacing PFff U C ..._ i I G� i PF � _ ,s. Seetiul R6 d- 10.6. z S a Sc1�. iv t ;Ztit ?-1 ! 6; 7 ,- =+ �b�rrtaliri�xnczit`srartaM1�� _ _ bd carrt`non�2 1!'2'x0.131 `I n att� - C:5• '}!'E edr e dstarce to m8nel sad 6 ` 4''T 12 " Belo Coritinuousty shcathcd f-,"�'-' tt! wood SfnIc 1rdl Pffilel 6d;�orranonf21 ,,:. xU 1 1natls ��tc�r.trf�rt� fe-F h wd5:� Imo' flsiti 1 a r-2" 3hl" edLIP drtarce to panel rid _ 1 tbit;-4607 i 1 f of ic�4,, 4 _i G.r unu4ruAvsh:athord WoodSic: d struc6ural pane[ '� T C1 Nletll[c CS-WSP Se.e i' kill"Id cs-I 'Sr _I) nd§aceat to cnra� Iircrt L n 2's n F' t,.t`.>innuoustYih�mIhed I '� Sc" turn 10412.1(I-f::,4 �u Sec ico :0%2,l(),1. Portal fru m (for'!, vie P.sheadlin2v � of ., f 1 err* ° 0. 12 di,r Cvnt.rxaa u-s[," .:hc nhec 31:t. h tuw 16 TA € � t to [ ; � l$7JC �11Gdtjlld. �'. � (GCS t) L I l irl trrli'tllrt� lth fl1;R,-Ir+i 618.hd "al Inii d rciolintt nt-Ii b r,r 8d Ct?tfimcn 1 nail . { F,., `~1. I inch -'7-•F uric t fuA _ 10r RIM- I duarra'c -ad. 1 1?uUfld Fs r ,urxarc I00t = 471 !ra'_ 1 ruRc [X:r 11�-W-,I--t4 n0s- a. Adhesive attachanent of wall sheathing_ including -Method GE, Shall I be pormiaed in -Seismic Design Categories C, Df�,, Di and D . a- App ie to panels next to gin -age, d.,or oFantrag where suppeuting oats"se end wall or roc-!' load onhr..Shatl only be used i3c, one �,,ral l of (lie gm -age. If[ 'Sei.srnit: Deign Categories D(j, Di and D,, roof coveding dead load Shall not exceed ' 1pst. c. Garage openings arijacent to a Method CS-G pad shall be provided -,vith .a header in ace. nrdance with Table R602.5(1). A furl -height char opening shall not be perruilted xdjacent to a Method CS-G 1)311C.. d. Method CS-SFB df;e not apply in Seismic Design Categoric.=: tap, D� and L1;. o, metkmd applies to detached o,te- and uso-Family d"vellings in Seisttuc Design Categories -U, bough D, only, i. iylethads C;B and 12CP hracedwall Poe; [Viv ratio :hall not exceed 1:'_ in S1zCI r, ��-, or Dom. 4[ethads LIB, DWB, SF -78, PBS, HPS, and PFCi are not i:rumitted n t_rse if staklea,tn brace ltualt ttel yhn111 e ot_QI3i3 teel i t.SUtrC�, D,. or D7 . - 77 - (r) Figure R602.10.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: `?VIE L L5 f,IG TFI, P E R, T. EL,-- R F, (1,2, 11) 5 TOP PLATE SHALL BE CONTINUOUS OVER BRACED WALL PANEL 15/32" I'lih 00 17., FOR P I I, EL 2PLICE (I NEEDED) $TRVCT,,)Iqs�i. P-NFl- ADJOI`IING PAIJELEDGES 3HA' 1-01ii:T SH-EATWV� CVONE FACE I -R �, N r3 OV� nF rA31F,,`IPDTO FRAMING MIN Dr,O L,,Bl,,F ST. J,-jS REO UIRF D -i I R S' B , I A I L S 80 CO Y �,l 0 N I TPANEL ,EDGH, FOR SINGLE STORY AHC�, @ 4: Q FOR THE FIRST OF 2 STDRJES OR ;1; STR,,kr1--', PF ANCPER TABLE R HORS 02 1-, 3, 1 0 N 3TRAPJYPE ATKR,': 211 fAU 5F, T-HE,N0,30 STRUCTLIR�kl- FAIJEL PERIM TTE D T�� 8 E A TT4,01 iF0 0,; ER D C ONGR G,`,6'.' 69;9 NAIL", C, C AT INTER�CR �;UPPO RTS PANEL MUSr 9�- I Ak�HLU I-'-) CONCRETE FOCTIN--', OP! CONCRETE 0 t FOLINL),�JFDH 1 U 13 L-1 SO `�'ER "01 L L C IT Nikl-1, I-Vir, ONE *,t 8AR ,P JIG 6,ITT 0!,l L;,P 24" 121 W"DIAMETER ANCHOR I'll UNCEP DOLTS 3 L LOCATEC GETIME= ni OFENIN'3 iS '2 X '2' A 'YFHE9-B6LYF1 Op� THE 9EGMENT I -pflr+;t FIGURE R602.10.6.1 METHOD ABW—ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (s) Figure R602.10.6.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 78 - IV 0 I - ----- ------ F-W, I E"I F " F HFADE R H I VOU'RL F PFIR IAL. FRAIVE S iTP1lJ BRACH) T"Al-t C'FIN[ ShED YflUM Cr lal"PNING FUR Sk, mup,,, 2%,x 1Ili, NL I I I -FADER FROH[Hil IF 1' SKIIZER 19 IJSFDON SIDE OF HE%UER FAS4PIA SIFE.A". I-INC, 10 H, FADER Ydl P QT IN 2GRID pllll?E Rill AS SKYOhN rui ,,rrvp utr- ;Ae.i_F R507 I ON D�Tll 5IDES OF OPENENC F ,lilt F)("uLSIJ_ "K1 RAINIINi ""OVERF.'r) wflt 1-1 MIN. IHIC'K000f) P!vlJElL SHEaTP. INC; s! q wr 1-18T) NAILS AT .IN ALL F RAk*10 AND IYp VIN F.,N (j P '0V P-11, N V- , FIV Fi FABI-F 134 60 1 '1 jVIN 0 i "'-'3 r AF p E I i ow r, "'wnt ;; A ,Ai,vmrFF�.) NF): Nj MIP-, REIP,JF'-IrCi[-i8CFF!--;IJP,.D,-Vric',Pj,c-NE-+',, L'Ar, .'T F_C,�,ITING '_AP' 70,M44-/' T4IFt'l-SION S I F-W PER [ABLE RE,02-10-1-1 iON C-PPIw§ ITE SITE 0, F - If NVEDEP, FANFj_ 7� D 7, 96f��:IACF EDCES ShAI_j_ IJF OVffs AND _T "IAII-ED 10 CCX'A,ION BLOCKINC VVI I F4 �_F.G HEIICHT NAILINC' IS REQUIRED IN F. ACH PAN P., FOCE i-YMICAL r�ORTAL PER`7A+3L,El- XF IAN- 1 `4 K- FK, rWl 4 IV ,mr,":''�`T-iry "�'IZF UNFEr?. ("'PunmC, i" UN,12, A4iRNFP- 11 DIjV,1Z7Er,.bj%I i,'& iOR INiSTALLED PER `;EC bp-i R403.1 A - 'PiFFIl PLA7EWASHER FRONT ELPIZATION For Sl: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm. SECTION FIGURE R602.10.6.2 METHOD PFH—PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS AT DETACHED GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS FI+ 1114 1w1111G STIlin TO 1, F--,C. ER IVI 71-16 I D "� I NN r R fl FPk81_E7'4 I'LJP P LA.7 E TO P F-4DE R VVI --h RC:ANS OF I PT) SIN, T, P NAII_ AT AfQU 111IN - ipi WOOD SIRUMURAL PANFt. SkEXT HINIC - 79 - (t) Table R602.10.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE R602.10.5 MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS tt'kiNpral".I ENC,�TtI^ Onche%) M ETHOID C GN'€ MUTING LENGTH (see labile 146W.10.411 via tt H�C-iqu (Inches) �t tee2 f! f+�t 10 tea2 11 iect 12 fcaet L:NU. 4.SC'_ SFB, PBS N—P, 11F51. BV 1.V ? 0 48 :1� 5 r.E ! ..nrtu,l. Eijuble sided Actual 474 �l1= 1 fl 0, 1� i ctlq . I ; L1� .. t_,� i��,........., a*IF' ,Qi� ,'te[��iT. S� 1._. A. != and t_., u't11-mt: deslyll J8 4L. MI.l""(7 S4' (CI -; 1-111114,4Y ADAV Sr)(.' Dq. L)t wd F,' . 00111ahe deski a 4.1 3'Ta`—I°C7't7,115,� Iljyk':- d 1�5' ,1C Cl STfi1.4 .'��'4 ?'4 2 4 27 .;9 i 4.h l 001 DI,''i, L a d 18 2" 4.._� I '� PTtua", � In 1`0 i ,[, , i 1«, Tj ante C?l " 2_1 49 21, 24 I JAL t 4 j r�,rt711]I ''xd4acem,_teat npr?-'s� licigs (12,lclie,s I Ik i G4 cpp' �x. 1 437.n. L IR 7 .....� rz 47 i r, i.. �,Y id I�� l .: Jti � 30 32 15 T, _ I Div"_.. 5<4 �. .4;2 41 4 5k 44? 45 �{ t ,) i 1 2.1 ___` — _._ ilk. ist:, l .1 Z --- 66 41 " i y+`til 1 i=ark �. rhlrr� 11�7I—?�n'nr9, I �tiNrhrsrsatsc (.`'1=1.'nr ` ":: Nctt 'erni[w,.a. ,a_ ill to pc,IIIacn ahall are p,,muI"ed. ;>, �,: �', fll�` 21q'iU �� I: tlt lSr a .� aq• 14 ,`s :a.. �4rr 9$'I��e] ��r. FY�r) a� ,fj 'il'I4 is aax7Ra'�)i1) 14•I�A h, c_ fax murl hand_- h?a h¢ tuu Pi±i sra 10rert ar alcr..ir-hsrre A'] III WiN.12.hutvuaf9 haippr_r,-autIF! d 10 1)E o S2 reet vJ th PD I ry sw'.al�_ I, P��f,r's�BTtUn�!rl+rnrttl;hi*gHhttrrirt,.,-xst0feeinaCXGw'l1ha?-rtllFi.gal<'R(A17,t00-,butay.aM[ rgh1I'(I?rr*hYit4edru' iIlul 101 r�(w4cIlfiaPurroy%vi)P Itea hrr fk.w ': w PFr�,- l'f1 tt It iu nci.ia h aiv, tr wil If Fig; u'f, P5iV I RG, i, 7 a1 v nil IIfigrrt ;.hall 1,+1''- lr: r?n9uril lr.", ('t I 1) a 2 tc t l yviOl; ntiy wsREI (u) Section R602.10.2.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, or Da . (v) Figure R602.10.6.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 81 - tic?CE+Il—_,3_B:_EF^a T.LL=R A:.!E5 ':'17C cP A_E R. 1. IL, c>JFN I'Ll testy=:R1,,L=rR4.ME I I�—=pP. Sr:•-aIE OR •.'CU ELP;:�Ta.L i I i j 3 vc 3 1i tET EA:BB �. s L11�❑En e 1 IrE❑ j (•S '�.,_,_ F.S T'�l �i F.:THINC :G HF,,C JR :.!TN NL f'S i `.s RL 19 T ri 9GTN S1035J. IeR AELff _... ' tK yA CP ..31TE51�c 5H.A_"a i•, ^5 X o z { ; 1; EC:11TN `5N III; 3 Ira X 15f32" U< �EATFI. G:a IT H90 G?, G-ALiA\ti-D Q N ALL:R.t1"C STVD'. �....e l,Cr, .E ii r:.F PWIEL PEP. i:..BLt H9w2 '❑ id vsT ut o. ERR 3 _- I. _'--c-T-- ;s_s Er! 3"x3 x0.229" OVER CONCRETE OH "ASONRY HI,OGK fOUNUArIOH -...•^, STRL'�TI.IR:i=>I\EI- .L±'L S::LE F'',�Ylc FIST DER ----. iC13 S"UG TliP±:TuSLl' CAImG :.' IU? OVER RAISED WCOO FLOOR - FRAMING ANCHOR OPTIOid ;CIC U CESNJT 1P'_','ER 3114:) .. _ Rlv.ll':iT1 S C C 2F ❑. u.L '.E o r. �O PUG ?Ti1=L� P .N. P a F AT TAZ.HE 5 r t r trr�, ?r�tEL EOGE F[ PAP. TAI I JBLE .t Itb TI': ,r. 3V .i 1,11 iU5 'R.-dLE: IPPLI_D �CP.CSL• :,ICF 570 W & 171 . IT'.,?,C D. P`t+ IST �— 1J:C 5,-U1 I4R�L PA!: EL E-.(W.'G"V �}I0 :: ?II .,t,'. --__" Ir.'"1 fl RAI SEO V/OOD FLOOR. OVERLAP OPTION ''�L s`;HE.d PnPrAI-.s.^41-.ti laF; IEP"-F'\^ DP Rill P.^4P.D% FRQN-F ELUVATICN SEA IOPI For :SC I inch = 25.E mm. I toot= I(P.3 mm. FIGURE R602.10.6_4 METHOD CS-PF-CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION T PPka79 T aE z;EP N• '.1 r'O 1 Sf3 r f':.-1= aricS-yN t,G !gall a;:lE FL'.TE TC;915T FED TaB..E GUT G,Oty' PER AB E R.:, (w) Section R606.4.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not be less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness. Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category Do, D1 or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12. (x) Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following: 1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements. 2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (406mm) of the ends of masonry walls. (y) Exception to Section R602.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category Do, D1 or D2, a single top plate used as an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following: 1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in -line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2. 2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25 mm). 3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2. (z) Table R602.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1Ad"1.F Si Fa1'r 1UP OLAIL g'9,_K r.:at rsTi I r sa . �wrzi it�ai: rt)P PI kTr 5 {Cf IaCA1MN i trr m: s� am IftI & rft i a.iw' .® . !� I r�. ;darts ras,tr. 80#f+mun Tea Qxt''A (4J(*f'l ns ai .4i'wr 1 .q,, -,•. «f,, Lk+dr-aroif 5 4fii�i 1 FI lIAI�' � ��'+�'�O�M�x%IFYtar 48t�?'"s'�+ Y *dtP➢� �4='awted:n*'^3� �a�4+ ! �g +ram, ,yr. ,.!-.:�`�-r•+M#� �a3v4��i `+fit r?# r�kc � i � ;�. 4A- �. f-�++v1{+. (aa) Section R803.2.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby added to read as follows: R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4. (bb) Section R1001.3.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R609. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof. SECTION 33: Section 24.106 of Article XIV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.106. 2016 California Green Building Standards Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, also known as CALGreen Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including applicable tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A-4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 34 Section 24.107 of Article XIV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.107. Green Building Standards Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 101.12 is hereby added to the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows: 101.12 Green building standards permit fee. Green Building Standards permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (b) The definition of "sustainability" is hereby added to Section 202 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code in alphabetical order to read as follows: SUSTAINABILITY. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising the needs of the future. (c) Section 301.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 301.1 Scope. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in this code and the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless they are adopted by a city or county as specified in Section 101.7. (d) Section 301.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings. Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work. Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations, additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water -conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates. (e) Section 5.408.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5.408.3 Excavated soil and land clearing debris [BSC] 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. Exception: Reuse, either on -or off -site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation. Notes: 1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. (www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/ county/county_contacts.html) - 87 - 2. For a map of known pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov) 3. Contaminated soil shall not be reused and shall be disposed of or remediated in accordance with relevant regulations. (f) Section A4.105.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.105.2 Reuse of materials. Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. Materials which can be easily reused include but are not limited to the following: 1. Light fixtures 2. Plumbing fixtures 3. Doors and trim 4. Masonry (reused masonry may only be used for flatwork) 5. Electrical devices 6. Appliances 7. Foundations or portions of foundations Note: Reused material must be in compliance with the appropriate Title 24 requirements. (g) Section A4.106.5, Table A4.106.5.1(1), Table A4.106.5.1(2), Table A4.106.5.1(3) and Table A4.106.5.1(4) of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code are hereby amended to read as follows: A4.106.5 Cool roof for reduction of heat island effect. Roofing materials for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings shall comply with this section. TABLE A4.106.5.1(1) TIER 1 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM 3-YEAR SOLAR ROOF CLIMATE AGED SOLAR THERMAL REFLECTANCE SLOPE Z4)KE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE INDEX £ 2:12 43--&45 0.63 0.75 75 > 2:12 40-1-5 0.20 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(2) TIER 2 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM 3-YEAR SOLAR ROOF CLIMATE AGED SOLAR THERMAL REFLECTANCE SLOPE Z-OKE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE INDEX 2 2:12 2, 4;-0-4-5 0.68 85 82 > 2:12 2; 4-, -&-4-5 0.28 85 27 TABLE A4.106.5.1(3) TIER 1 - HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. HOTELS. AND MOTELS MINIMUM 3-YEAR SOLAR ROOF CLIMATE AGED SOLAR THERMAL REFLECTANCE SLOPE ZON-E REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE INDEX 2 2:12 18&1-1, 43-4-a 0.63 0.75 75 > 2:12 2 --4-5 0.20 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(4) TIER 2 - HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. HOTELS. AND MOTELS MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED SOLAR ROOF CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL REFLECTANCE SLOPE BONE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE INDEX £ 2:12 2,4-5 0.68 0.85 82 > 2:12 2--45 0.28 0.85 27 (h) Section A4.303.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.303.4 Nonwater supplied urinals and composting toilets. Nonwater supplied urinals or composting toilets are installed throughout the scope of the permit or comply with Sections 1101.1 thru 1101.8 of the California Civil Code, whichever is the most restrictive. Where approved, hybrid urinals, as defined in Chapter 2, shall be considered waterless urinals. - 89 - (i) Section A4.404.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.404.3 Building systems. Use premanufactured building systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible. One or more of the following premanufactured building systems is used throughout: 1. Composite floor joist or premanufactured floor framing system 2. Composite roof rafters or premanufactured roof framing system 3. Panelized (SIPS, ICF or similar) wall framing system 4. Other methods approved by the enforcing agency (j) Section A4.405.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.405.1 Prefinished building materials. Utilize prefinished building materials which do not require additional painting or staining. One or more of the following building materials that do not require additional resources for finishing are used: 1. Exterior trim not requiring paint or stain 2. Windows not requiring paint or stain 3. Siding or exterior wall coverings which do not require paint or stain W Section A4.405.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.405.4 Use of building materials from rapidly renewable sources. One or more of the following materials manufactured from rapidly renewable sources or agricultural by-products is used for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project: - 90 - 1. Insulation 2. Bamboo or cork 3. Engineered products 4. Agricultural based products 5. Other products acceptable to the enforcing agency Note: The intent of this section is to utilize building materials and products which are typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter cycle. (1) Section A4.407.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.407.1 Drainage around foundations. Install foundation and landscape drains which discharge to a dry well, sump, bioswale or other approved on -site location except when not required by state code or locally approved ordinance. (m) Section A5.106.4.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking. If the project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 200 feet of the visitors' entrance, readily visible to passers-by, for 15 percent of visitor motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one two -bike capacity rack. (n) Table A5.106.4.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.3 Changing rooms. For buildings with over 10 tenant - occupants, provide changing/shower facilities for tenant -occupants only in accordance with Table A5.106.4.3 or document arrangements with nearby changing/shower facilities. - 91 - TABLE A5.106.4.3 NUMBER OF SHOWER/CHANGING TENANT- FACILITIES REQUIRED OCCUPANT 0-10 1 unisex shower 11-50 1 unisex shower 51-100 1 unisex shower 101-200 1 shower stall per gender 1 shower stall per gender for Over 200 each 200 additional tenant - occupants 2-TIER (12" X 15" X 72") PERSONAL EFFECTS LOCKERS REQUIRED 1 2 3 4 One 2-tier locker for each 50 additional tenant -occupants Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (o) Section A5.106.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.6.1 Reduce parking capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on -site parking area by 2 0 o by: ova 1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan; or 2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation. Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local (p) Section A5.406.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.406.1 Choice of materials. Compared to other products in a given product category, choose materials proven to be characterized by one or more of the following for a minimum of 5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. - 92 - SECTION 35: Section 24.108 of Article XV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.108. 2016 California Energy Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Energy Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth as the Energy Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 36: Section 24.109 of Article XV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.109. Energy Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Energy Code is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph (i) is hereby added to Section 100 of the 2010 California Energy Code to read as follows: (i) Energy permit fee. Energy permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is - 93 - requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. SECTION 37: Findings and Justifications. Findings of fact and justifications of the City Council of the aforementioned amendment that justify local amendments to the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 CCR, on the basis of specific local climatic, topographic or geologic conditions and submitted to the City Council under separate cover for approval. SECTION 38 Ordinances Repealed. Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. SECTION 39: Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase or word of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective. of the fact that any one or more chapters, articles, sections, subsections, subdivisions, clauses, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective. SECTION 40: Effect of Code on Past Actions and Obligations. The adoption of this Ordinance does not affect any civil lawsuit - 94 - instituted or filed or prosecutions for ordinance violations committed on or prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, filed or deposited pursuant to the requirements of any ordinance. SECTION 41: References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former Ordinance No. 1217, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within this Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1217 of the City of Vernon, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed. SECTION 42: Penalty. Unless otherwise provided in the Vernon Municipal Code, any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. SECTION 43: Copies on File with City Clerk. Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, one certified copy of each of the following: 2016 Fire Code, 2016 California Building Code, 2016 California Electrical Code and 2006 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, 2016 California Mechanical Code, 2016 California Plumbing Code, 2016 California Existing Building Code, 2015 International Existing Building Code, 2016 California Residential Code, 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2016 California Energy Code shall be made available for public inspection in the Office - 95 - of the City Clerk. SECTION 44: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall attest and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk's, or Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law. SECTION 45: Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective and shall be in full force on the thirty-first day after the passage thereof; provided, however that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued, and the applicant may proceed with the construction in strict compliance with Ordinance No. 1237, provided however that physical construction is started within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion according to said Ordinance No. 1237. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 6th day of December, 2016. ATTEST: City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brian Byun, De/u y City Attorney 7, Name: Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem - 96 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1237 was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSENT: Councilmembers: And thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this day of December, 2016, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk - 97 - Second Staff Report 12/06/2016 lj-�3-CEIVED , .0 1 GK V082016 t < CITY �L- ,Li�!1'6 Of VICE . , � '' CITY A91WINISTRATION STAFF REPORT OW i ! _q-(r PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENT DATE: November 15, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council / —YW FROM: Derek Wieske, Director of Public Works, Water & Development Services Andrew Guth, Interim Fire Chief RE: Ordinance to Adopt and Amend the California Building Standards Code, Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, and International Existing Building Code; and to Amend Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code Recommendation 1) Find that the action proposed herein is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as this ordinance is not considered a "project" under CEQA which is defined as an action directly undertaken by a public agency which has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, Cal. Pub. Res. Code Section 21065. Under the proposed ordinance, no such activity is being undertaken. Even if the ordinance were to be considered a "project" under CEQA, which is not the case, the ordinance would be covered by the general rule set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) which provides that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Here, the ordinance involves the adoption of state -mandated construction codes, and the revisions to those codes merely improve the safety of buildings and will not have any effect on the environment. 2) Approve the first reading, and adopt at a subsequent meeting, an ordinance amending various sections of Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council (ICC) electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part ORDINANCE NO. 1237 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 7, FIRE REGULATIONS AND 24, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE, ALONG WITH AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES: (1) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 24 CCR PART 9; (2) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 24 CCR PART 2; (3) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 3; (4) THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (5) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 4; (6) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 24 CCR PART 5; (7) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 24 CCR PART 10; (8) THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; (9) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 2.5; (10) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ALSO CALLED THE CALGREEN CODE, 24 CCR PART 11, AND; (11) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 24 CCR PART 6; REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 1217 adopted the following codes with certain modifications and changes: the 2013 California Fire Code, the 2013 California Building Code, the 2013 California Electrical Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, the 2013 California Mechanical Code, the 2013 California Plumbing Code, the 2013 California Existing Building Code, the 2012 International Existing Building Code, the 2013 California Residential Code, the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALGreen Code, and the 2013 California Energy Code; and WHEREAS, the City codified said Ordinance in Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, every three years, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") adopts the California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which establish uniform standards for all occupancies in the state for the construction and maintenance of buildings, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems and fire and life safety systems; and WHEREAS, since the passage of Ordinance No. 1217, the Commission adopted a new edition of the CBSC which shall apply to all occupancies and become effective on January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7, allow certain amendments to the CBSC to be made by a local government provided express findings are made to show that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions and additions to the CBSC set forth in this Ordinance are based upon the express findings set forth under a separate resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 50022.2 et seq. of the California Government Code, which authorizes the City to adopt the CBSC and other uniform and model codes, the City intends to adopt with amendments: (a) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, (b) Chapters A2 and A5 and repair criteria of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, as the minimum seismic retrofit requirements for buildings of tilt -up and concrete frame construction types for those property owners who voluntarily propose to retrofit their buildings, and (c) the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials which code was previously adopted in - 2 - Ordinance No. 1073, remains unchanged, and shall be the standard for the repair of structures damaged during a disaster event; and WHEREAS, the administrative amendments to the CBSC provide for a Board of Appeals and authorize the City Council to determine the membership of said Board of Appeals; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3, the City Council on November 15, 2016, 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 December 6, 2016, for the purpose of considering the adoption of said Codes. 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 all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: 2016 California Fire Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including appendices A, B, BB, D, and H and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 3: 2016 California Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, Appendices H and J, and all standards contained therein, including all - 3 - applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 4: 2016 California Residential Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Residential Code and Appendix V thereof, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 5: 2016 California Electrical Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Electrical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 6: 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, as published by the International Code Council Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein or later amended, said International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated - 4 - herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 7: 2016 California Plumbing Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 8: 2016 California Mechanical Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Mechanical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 9: 2016 California Existing Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference Appendix Chapter Al of the 2016 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including all tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes contained therein. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 10: 2015 International Existing Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2015 - 5 - International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said 2015 International Existing Building Code, is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 11: 2016 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, also known as CALGreen Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including applicable tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A-4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time. SECTION 12: 2016 California Energy Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Energy Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 13: Section 7.10 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.10. 2016 California Fire Code, adopted. - 6 - The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including appendices A, B, BB, D, and H and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and are hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 14: Section 7.12 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.12. Amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 104.7.2, technical assistance, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows: When there is a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, or other potential life or serious property threatening situation, the fire code official can request the owner, occupant, or operator to hire a private fire protection or hazardous materials investigator, acceptable to the fire code official and at the expense of the owner or operator, to provide a full report of the incident, including, without limitation, such matters as origin, cause, circumstances or proposed solutions to the problem. (b) Section 104.12 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.12 False alarms. The fire code official is authorized to - 7 - assess a service charge, as set forth by resolution, against the person owning or responsible for an alarm system when a fire department response occurs as a result of the third false alarm at the same address or location within any twelve month period, and for each subsequent false alarm thereafter, or against any person who intentionally, or in violation of the law reports, or causes to be reported, a false alarm to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the City of Vernon Fire Department. (c) Section 104.13 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.13 Vehicle/trailer creating hazard. Whenever it is determined by a fire code official or his representative that an unattended or attended vehicle/trailer parked or stopped upon any public street, road, alley, right-of-way, or upon private property, creates an immediate danger or fire hazard to itself, other vehicles, persons, or surrounding property, the fire code official shall request the local law enforcement agency to cause the removal of the vehicle/trailer to a safe location, and the local law enforcement agency shall cause the removal at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle/trailer, and a notice of the removal shall be given to the registered owner as soon as feasible. (d) Section 104.14 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.14 Outside obstructions. No person shall park or place any material or vehicle in any established exit way, driveway, gateway, or alleyway between buildings that would hamper the ingress of fire equipment in case of a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, - 8 - or other potential life or serious property threatening situation. When in the opinion of the fire code official or his representative, any driveway, gateway, or alleyway between buildings is so obstructed by objects, materials, or vehicles as to impede the ingress or egress of said way, it shall be removed immediately upon order of the fire code official or his representative. When such obstruction is a vehicle, it may be removed or impounded at the owner's expense and as prescribed by law. (e) Section 104.15 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.15 Fire safety officer. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life and property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire code official shall require the owner, agent, production company, or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more fire department safety officers to be on duty at such place during such activity. (f) Section 105.1.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.1.7 Investigation fees; work without a permit. Whenever any work, operation or action for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, an investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be double the amount of the permit fee set forth in the fee schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this - 9 - code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (g) Section 105.1.1 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official. Issued permits shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by code officials. Permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council. (h) Section 105.6.26 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.6.26 Lumber yards, woodworking plants, and pallet storage. A permit is required for storage or processing of lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333ft3) (236m3), or outside pallet storage in excess of 240 units and inside storage in excess of 64 units. (i) Section 105.6.50 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.6.50 General use permit. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, a general use permit shall be obtained from the fire code official for any activity or operation not specifically addressed in this article, which in the judgment of the fire code official, is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property. (j) Chapter 1, Section 105.7.19 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.7.19 High -piled storage. A construction permit is required for installation or modification of high -piled combustible - 10 - storage in racks. When using any building or portion thereof exceeding twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet for high -piled combustible storage in racks, a floor plan showing the dimensions and location of the rack system shall be submitted with the application for such permits. (k) Section 105.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Fire permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code. (1) Section 113.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.6 Fees for services, establishment; review. The fire code official is authorized to collect fees for services established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The fire code official shall review fees charged for such services at least annually and shall, with approval of the City Administrator, recommend changes to the council when costs for such services make it appropriate. (m) Section 113.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.7 Operational permit fees. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all operational permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code. (n) Section 113.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.8 Construction permit fees. Construction permit fees shall be paid at the time of the permit issuance. In addition to the permit fee, the applicant shall pay a plan check fee. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all construction permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code. (o) Section 113.9 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.9 Re -inspection fee. Whenever an inspection is scheduled under Section 105.2.2 and the permittee is not ready for inspection and does not inform the fire code official or his delegate at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled inspection, a re -inspection fee may be assessed. (p) Section 114 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: SECTION 114 - RESPONSIBILITY 114.1 Responsibility for costs. Persons who personally or through another, willingly, negligently, or in violation of law set a fire, allow a fire to be set, allow a fire kindled or attended by them to escape from their control, allow any hazardous material to escape from their control, neglect to properly comply with any written notice of the fire chief, or willfully or negligently allow the continuation of a violation of this code and amendments thereto, are liable for the direct and indirect expenses of fighting the fire, any investigation, or for direct and indirect expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident. Such expenses shall be a charge against that - 12 - person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person, and is collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied and a lien may be attached to the involved property. (q) The definitions of "awning," "false alarm," "fire chief," "fire code official," "fire safety officer," and "safety container" are hereby added or amended to Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code in alphabetical order to read as follows: AWNING. An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a covering is attached. FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists, or the activation of any fire alarm system due to malfunction, mechanical or electrical defect, improper operation or procedure by any person, or a false oral or written report to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the Vernon Fire Department. FIRE CHIEF. The chief officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction or his/her designee. FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The fire chief or other member of the fire service appointed by the fire chief charged with the administration and enforcement of this code. FIRE SAFETY OFFICER. A sworn member of the fire department serving the jurisdiction assigned to preserve life and property at a location, due to the hazardous nature of the activity of an event, production, - 13 - operation, or function. SAFETY CONTAINER. An approved container of not over 5 gallons capacity, having a self -closing lid and spout cover. (r) Section 304.1.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows: 304.1.1.1 Waste material near photovoltaic array system. Accumulation of waste material shall not be permitted underneath nor within 10 feet from a mounted photovoltaic array system. (s) Section 311.2.2 Exceptions 1 and 2, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code are hereby deleted. (t) Section 312.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 312.2 Guard posts. Guard posts shall comply with all of the following requirements: 1. Constructed of steel not less than 8 inches (204mm) in diameter and concrete filled. 2. Spaced no more than 4 feet (1219mm) between posts on center. 3. Set not less than 4 feet (1219mm) deep in a concrete footing of not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) in diameter. 4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 4 feet (1219mm) above ground. 5. Located not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the protected object. 6. Posts shall be painted safety yellow. (u) Section 315.4.3 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: - 14 - 315.4.3 Pallet storage height and total accumulation for storage. Pallet storage in the open shall not exceed 15 feet (4,572 mm) in height and a total aggregate content not exceeding 6,750 cubic feet. Aisle separation of 15 feet (4,572 mm) is required before the next pile or stack is created. Storage of pallets in excess of 240 pallets requires a permit per Sec. 105.6.25. (v) Section 315.4.4 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4 Pallets. All pallets must be stacked so that there is visibility through the stacks to the adjacent aisles, or so organized to assure that no temporary living facilities or places of refuge are hidden from view. Pallets shall be stacked or piled with due regard to the stability of piles, and in no case higher than 15 feet (4,572 mm). (w) Section 315.4.4.1 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4.1 Clearance around pallets. Aisles between and around open pallet stacks shall be at least 15 feet (4,572 mm) in width and maintained free from accumulated rubbish, equipment, or other articles or materials. (x) Chapter 3, Section 315.4.4.2 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4.2 Pallet storage next to structure/awning. When pallets are stored near a structure/awning, the height of the storage shall be restricted to no higher than the structure/awning and cannot exceed the height of the structure/awning, or 15 feet (4,572 mm), whichever is less. (y) Section 503.2.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 15 - 503.2.1. Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 27 feet (8,229 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4,472 mm). (z) Section 505.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be a minimum of 12 inches high with a minimum width of 2 inches. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained. (aa) Section 507.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5. Fire hydrant systems. When any portion of the facility or building protected is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when required by the fire code official. (bb) Section 507.5.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5.5. Clear space around hydrants. Clear space of 31 feet - 16 - (9448.8 mm) in front of, 4 feet (914 mm) in rear of and 10 feet (3048 mm) on both sides shall be maintained around each onsite hydrant. (cc) Section 901.4.7 is hereby added to Chapter 9 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code read as follows: 901.4.7 Protection of fire protection systems and equipment. Fire protection systems and equipment subject to possible vehicular damage shall be adequately protected with guard posts in accordance with Section 312 Vehicle Impact Protection, and modifications adopted under this code. (dd) Section 2404.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2404.2. Location of spray -finishing operations. All inside or outside spray -finishing operations shall be conducted in an approved spray booth constructed in accordance with Section 2404. (ee) Section 5601.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5601.1. Prohibited and limited acts. Explosive materials shall not be manufactured, tested or stored within the limits of the City of Vernon. (ff) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1. Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings within the City of Vernon and in areas 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) or more from the outside boundary of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school shall be in approved containers not exceeding 10,000 gallons in size. In areas of a lot or parcel within 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of the outside boundary of said school, the - 17 - only Class I or Class II liquids approved for storage in above ground tanks is diesel fuel which shall be in approved containers and shall be limited to either two (2) 1,000 gallon tanks or one (1) 2,000 gallon tank. (gg) Section 6101.4 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6101.4 Inside storage or use. No LP -gases of any type or mixture shall be permitted in any occupancy either for sale, use or storage without approval of the fire code official. (hh) Section 6103.2.2.1 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6103.2.2.1 Portable containers on motorized equipment. The use of portable containers of LP -gas as motorized equipment fuel in occupancies is limited as follows: LP -gas fuel tanks on motorized equipment are limited to two per vehicle with a combined capacity not to exceed 50 pounds. Refilling of tanks shall not be permitted within the occupancy and shall be permitted only in approved locations determined by the fire code official. (ii) Section 6104.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 6104.1. Storage of liquefied petroleum gases. Storage and transportation of LP -gas and the installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 58 and shall be subject to the approval of the fire code official. Storage is permitted within the limits of the City of Vernon except within 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school. Exception: Storage of LP -gas not exceeding 2,000 gallons per parcel in approved containers is permitted in all areas within the limits of the City of Vernon. (jj) Section 6104.3.3 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6104.3.3 Tank orientation. Unless special protection is provided and approved by the fire code official, containers of LP -gas shall be oriented so that their longitudinal axes do not point toward other LP -gas containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, flammable liquid storage tanks or required fire access roads. (kk) Table B105.2 of Appendix B of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES Automatic Sprinkler System Minimum Fire -Flow Flow Duration (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours) No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table 13105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table 13105.1(2) California Fire Code B105.1(2)a at the reduced flow rate Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table 13105.1(2) California Fire Code 6105.1(2)a at the reduced flow rate For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Um. a. The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute. (11) Appendix C, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted. (mm) Section D103.1 of Appendix D of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: D103.1. Access road. The dimension of the fire access road turnarounds shall be in accordance with City of Vernon standards. SECTION 15: Section 7.11 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 19 - (a) Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City. (b) Whenever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the City. SECTION 16: Section 7.12-1 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.12-1. Enactment of penalty sections. All offenses set forth in this Article II shall be enforced pursuant to this Ordinance and section 1.8-1 of the Vernon Municipal Code. SECTION 17: Section 7.13 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.13. Application for permit and issuance. All applications for permits to construct as required under the provisions of the California Fire Code shall be accompanied by plan check and permit fees established in a fee schedule adopted by the city council. (a) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the director of community services for that purpose. (b) Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in a minimum of four sets with each application for a permit. The director of community services may require plans and calculations to be prepared and designed by an engineer licensed by the State to practice as such. (c) Permit issuance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code as adopted and may be amended by the City Council of the City of Vernon. - 20 - SECTION 18: Section 24.10 of Article II of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.10. 2016 California Building Code, adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Building Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2. Volumes 1 and 2, and Appendices H and J, and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted by as the Building Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 19: Section 24.11 of Article II of Chapter 24 the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.11. Building Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 105.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. - 21 - (b) Section 110.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 110.7 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (c) Section 111.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. `Change in Use' shall include, but not be limited to, any change in occupancy classification or any change of tenancy of a building for which a new business license or certificate of occupancy is required under the Code of the City of Vernon. 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 - 22 - 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 ordinances of this jurisdiction. 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. Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2. A certificate of occupancy shall not be required for a change in Tenancy of a Group R Occupancy. (d) Section 1505.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1505.1 Roof assembly requirements. The roof assembly on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in Table 1505.1 except that only fire retardant roof coverings meeting class A or B roofing assemblies are permitted in the City of Vernon. Roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. The roofing assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering, which is assigned a roof classification. Exception: Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter 24 or Section 2610. (e) Section 1507.3.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1507.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid structural sheathing boards. (f) Section 1613.5.2 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 - 23 - Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.2 Structural Separation. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3rEquation 12.12-1 to read as follows: S= C d U max M -IT (12.12-1) (g) Section 1613.5.3 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.3 Values for Vertical Combinations. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 as follows: 3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction. (h) Section 1613.5.4 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.4 Wood Diaphragms. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 as follows: 12.11.2.2.3 Wood Diaphragms. In wood diaphragms, the continuous ties shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts required by this section. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following: 1. The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties. - 24 - 2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear. (i) Section 1613.5.5 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.5 Maximum SDs Value in Determination of CS and Ev. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.3 as follows: 12.8.1.3 Maximum SDs Value in Determination of C. and E,,. The value of CS and Ev are permitted to be calculated using a value of SDs equal to 1.0 but not less than 70% of SDs as defined in Section 11.4.4, provided that all of the following criteria are met: 1. The structure does not have irregularities, as defined in Section 12.3.2; 2. The structure does not exceed five stories above the lower of the base or grade plane as defined in Section 11.2, and, where present, each mezzanine level shall be considered a story for the purpose of this limit; 3. The structure has a fundamental period, T, that does not exceed 0.5 seconds, as determined using Section 12.8.2; 4. The structure meets the requirements necessary for the redundancy factor, p, to be permitted to be taken as 1.0, in accordance with Section 12.3.4.2; S. The site soil properties are not classified as Site Classes E or F, as defined in Section 11.4.2; and 6. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II, as defined in Section 1.5.1. (j) Section 1613.7 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: - 25 - 1613.7 Seismic Design Provisions for Hillside Buildings. 1613.7.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing such buildings on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). These regulations establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of earthquakes. 1613.7.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of the lateral -force -resisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral -force - resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this division. Exception: Non -habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations. 1613.7.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain terms are defined as follows: BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation. DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge. DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately perpendicular to the slope contours. FOUNDATION is concrete or masonry which supports a building, including footings, stem walls, retaining walls, and grade beams. FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a - 26 - foundation running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation. HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.30). If only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building. PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as described in Sections 1613.7.5 and 1613.7.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation. SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.7.6 and 1613.7.7.4. UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm. UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge. 1613.7.4 Analysis and Design. 1613.7.4.1 General. Every hillside building within the scope of this section shall be analyzed, designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code. When the code -prescribed wind design produces greater effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing requirements and limitations prescribed in this and referenced sections shall be followed. 1613.7.4.2 Base Level Diaphragm -Downhill Direction. The following provisions shall apply to the seismic analysis and design of the connections for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction. - 27 - 1613.7.4.2.1 Base for Lateral Force Design Defined. For seismic forces acting in the downhill direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at or closest to the top of the highest level of the foundation. 1613.7.4.2.2 Base Shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. The total base shear shall include the forces tributary to the base level diaphragm including forces from the base level diaphragm. 1613.7.5 Base Shear Resistance -Primary Anchors. 1613.7.5.1 General. The base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base level diaphragm to the foundation. 1613.7.5.2 Location of Primary Anchors. A primary anchor and diaphragm strut shall be provided in line with each foundation extending in the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall also be provided where interior vertical lateral -force - resisting elements occur above and in contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary anchors and diaphragm struts or collectors shall in no case exceed 30 feet (9144 mm). 1613.7.5.3 Design of Primary Anchors and Diaphragm Struts. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1613.7.8. 1613.7.5.4 Limitations. The following lateral -force -resisting elements shall not be designed to resist seismic forces below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction: 1. Wood structural panel wall sheathing, 2. Cement plaster and lath, 3. Gypsum wallboard, and 4. Tension only braced frames. Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 may be used to transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the foundation provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.7.6. Base Shear Resistance -Secondary Anchors. 1613.7.6.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required by Section 1613.7.5, the base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in the base level diaphragm. Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center extend up to and are directly connected to the base level diaphragm for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth. 1613.7.6.2 Secondary Anchor Capacity and Spacing. Secondary anchors at the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the base shear, including forces tributary to the base level diaphragm, but not less than 600 pounds per lineal foot (8.76 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. 1613.7.6.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.7.8. 1613.7.7 Diaphragms Below the Base Level -Downhill Direction. The following provisions shall apply to the lateral analysis and design - 29 - of the connections for all diaphragms below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction. 1613.7.7.1 Diaphragm Defined. Every floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed as a diaphragm. 1613.7.7.2 Design Force. Each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient. 1613.7.7.3 Design Force Resistance -Primary Anchors. The design force described in Section 1613.7.7.2 shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each diaphragm to the foundation. Primary anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with the requirements and limitations of Section 1613.7.5. 1613.7.7.4 Design Force Resistance -Secondary Anchors. 1613.7.7.4.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required in Section 1613.7.7.3, the design force in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in each diaphragm below the base level. Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction, spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center, extend up to and are directly connected to each diaphragm below the base level for at least 700 of the diaphragm depth. 1613.7.7.4.2 Secondary Anchor Capacity. Secondary anchors at each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the design force but not less than 300 pounds per lineal foot (4.38 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly - 30 - distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of four feet (1219 mm) on center. 1613.7.7.4.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.7.8. 1613.7.8 Primary and Secondary Anchorage and Diaphragm Strut Design. Primary and secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Fasteners. All bolted fasteners used to develop connections to wood members shall be provided with square plate washers at all bolt heads and nuts. Washers shall be minimum 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Nuts shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn prior to covering the framing. 2. Fastening. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shall not be accomplished by the use of toenailing, nails subject to withdrawal, or wood in cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. 3. Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts collectors, and other wood members connected to primary anchors shall not be less than 3 inch (76 mm) nominal width. The effects of eccentricity on wood members shall be evaluated as required per Item 9. 4. Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors shall be designed for 125% of the tributary force. 5. Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress increase permitted under Section 1605.3.2 shall not be taken when the working (allowable) stress design method is used. 6. Steel Element of Structural Wall Anchorage System. The strength design forces for steel elements of the structural wall - 31 - anchorage system, with the exception of anchor bolts and reinforcing steel, shall be increased by 1.4 times the forces otherwise required. 7. Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed into the diaphragm and into the foundation. The foundation must be shown to be adequate to resist the concentrated loads from the primary anchors. 8. Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed in the diaphragm but need not be developed beyond the connection to the foundation. 9. Symmetry. All lateral force foundation anchorage and diaphragm strut connections shall be symmetrical. Eccentric connections may be permitted when demonstrated by calculation or tests that all components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or tests. 10. Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. 1613.7.9 Lateral -Force -Resisting Elements Normal to the Downhill Direction. 1613.7.9.1 General. In the direction normal to the downhill direction, lateral -force -resisting elements shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this section. 1613.7.9.2 Base Shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. 1613.7.9.3 Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces. For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section 12.8.3 of ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of - 32 - the lowest level of the building foundation. 1613.7.9.4 Drift Limitations. The story drift below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed 0.007 times the story height at strength design force level. The total drift from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). Where the story height or the height from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies because of a stepped footing or story offset, the height shall be measured from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story drift shall not be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness. 1613.7.9.5 Distribution of Lateral Forces. 1613.7.9.5.1 General. The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral -force -resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element. 1613.7.9.5.2 Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls. The stiffness of a stepped wood structural panel shear wall may be determined by dividing the wall into adjacent rectangular elements, subject to the same top of wall deflection. Deflections of shear walls may be estimated by AWC SDPWS Section 4.3.2. Sheathing and fastening requirements for the stiffest section shall be used for the entire wall. Each section of wall shall be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum horizontal length of a step shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) and the maximum vertical height of a step shall be 2 feet, 8 inches (813 mm). 1613.7.9.5.3 Reinforced Concrete or Masonry Shear Walls. Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls shall have forces distributed in proportion to the rigidity of each section of the wall. 1613.7.9.6 Limitations. The following lateral force- - 33 - resisting -elements shall not be designed to resist lateral forces below the base level diaphragm in the direction normal to the downhill direction: 1. Cement plaster and lath; 2. Gypsum wallboard; and 3. Tension -only braced frames. Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 of this Code may be designed as lateral -force - resisting elements in the direction normal to the downhill direction, provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.7.10 Specific Design Provisions. 1613.7.10.1 Footings and Grade Beams. All footings and grade beams shall comply with the following: 1. Grade beams shall extend at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the lowest adjacent grade and provide a minimum 24-inch (610 mm) distance horizontally from the bottom outside face of the grade beam to the face of the descending slope. 2. Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the top and two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the bottom. 3. All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be bent into the intersecting footing and fully developed around each corner and intersection. 4. All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls. 1613.7.10.2 Protection Against Decay and Termites. All wood - 34 - to earth separation shall comply with the following: 1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade. Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier. 2. Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than 100 pounds per lineal foot (1.46 kN/m) based on Allowable stress Design (ASD) levels and located within 48 inches (1219 mm) of adjacent grade are prohibited. Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts, with or without wood nailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be used. 1613.7.10.3 Sill Plates. All sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the following: 1. All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when resting on a footing, foundation, or grade beam stem wall, shall be supported on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface. 2. Power -driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates except at interior nonbearing walls not designed as shear walls. 1613.7.10.4 Column Base Plate Anchorage. The base of isolated wood posts (not framed into a stud wall) supporting a vertical load of 4,000 pounds (17.8 kN) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels or more and the base plate for a steel column shall comply with the following: 1. When the post or column is supported on a pedestal extending above the top of a footing or grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry columns. - 35 - The pedestal shall be reinforced with a minimum of four No. 4 bars extending to the bottom of the footing or grade beam. The top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive drainage. 2. The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the post base, and the vertical reinforcing bars for the pedestal, shall be confined with two No. 4 or three No. 3 ties within the top 5 inches (127 mm) of the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts shall be embedded a minimum of 20 bolt diameters into the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts and post bases shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least two galvanized nuts above the base plate. 1613.7.10.5 Steel Beam to Column Supports. All steel beam to column supports shall be positively braced in each direction. Steel beams shall have stiffener plates installed on each side of the beam web at the column. The stiffener plates shall be welded to each beam flange and the beam web. Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter machine bolts. (k) Section 1613.8 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.8 Suspended Ceilings. Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this section. 1613.8.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.8.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless - 36 - the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect. 1613.8.3 Sprinkler Heads. All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations shall have a 2 inch (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 inch (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension. Sprinkler heads penetrating fire - resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714 of this Code. 1613.8.4 Special Requirements for Means of Egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall comply with the following provisions. 1613.8.4.1 General. Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby. 1613.8.4.2 Assembly Device. All lay -in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs. 1613.8.4.3 Emergency Systems. Independent supports and braces - 37 - shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1008.3 of this Code. 1613.8.4.4 Supports for Appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements. (1) Section 1704.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1704.6 Structural Observations. Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1 or 1704.6.2, the owner shall employ a structural observer to perform structural observations as defined in Section 1702. The structural observer shall be one of the following individuals: 1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or 2. A registered design professional designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations. The owner and owner's representative shall submit a written report to the building official certified by the structural observer, contractors, subcontractors and special inspectors under penalty of perjury that said persons have identified the specific major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure and that said persons have reviewed the scheduling of the required observations. Said specific major structural elements and connections and scheduling shall be submitted - 38 - to the building official as an attachment to said written report. Any person observing such deficiencies shall promptly report same in writing to the owner or owner's representative, special inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the form prescribed by the building official, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural observer which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved shall be required before acceptance of the work by the building official. (m) Section 1704.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1704.6.1 Structural observations for seismic resistance. A report of the structural observations shall be provided to the building official by the structural observer for those structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The structure is classified as Risk Category III or IV in accordance with Table 1604.5. 2. The height of the structure is greater than 75 feet (22860 mm) above the base. 3. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II in accordance with Table 1604.5, and a lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof. Exception: One-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 2,000 square feet in area, provided the adjacent - 39 - grade is not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10% sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 4. When so designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. 5. When such observation is specifically required by the building official. (n) Section 1705.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1705.3 Concrete Construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3. Exceptions: Special inspection shall not be required for: 1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. 2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less in height that are fully supported on earth or rock where: 2.1. The footings support walls of light -frame construction; 2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1805.4.2; or 2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. 3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa). 4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade. (o) Section 1705.12 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1705.12 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall be required as specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following: 1. The structure consists of light -frame construction; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDs, as determined in Section 1613.3.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm) 2. The seismic force -resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.3.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) 3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade plane, is not assigned to Seismic - 41 - Design Category D, E or F and does not have any of the following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7: 3.1 Torsional or extreme torsional irregularity. 3.2 Nonparallel systems irregularity. 3.3 Stiffness -soft story or stiffness -extreme soft story irregularity. 3.4 Discontinuity in lateral strength -weak story irregularity. (p) Section 1807.1.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B and Section 5.2) and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (q) Section 1807.1.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (r) Section 1809.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 42 - 1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10- percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of grade beams supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 bars. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3. RECONSEEND a ; b a MIN. $-#4 REBAR 90P & BMOM) GROF,' STEPPED FOI D:+iTION' FIGURE 1809.3 STEPPED FOOTING (s) Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light -frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry -unit footings supporting walls of light -frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive - 43 - footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT -FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b, C, d, e NUMBER OF FLOORS SUPPORTED BY THE FOOTING f WIDTH OF FOOTING (inches) THICKNESS OF FOOTING (inches) 1 12 6 2 15 6 3 18 8 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4. b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing. C. Not Adopted. d. See Section 1908 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. e. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. f. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required for supporting one floor. g. Not Adopted. (t) Section 1809.12 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the building official. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers - 44 - are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footing supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the ANSI/AWC NDS. Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (u) Section 1810.3.2.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS. Round timber elements shall conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (v) Section 1905.1.7 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following: 14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. 14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows: (a) Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement or cementious material per cubic yard. (b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals - 45 - or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness. (c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections. In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud -bearing walls, are permitted to have plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. (w) Section 1905.1 is amended and Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11 are added to Chapter 19 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1.9 through 1905.1.11. 1905.1.9 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.7.5, by adding Section 18.7.5.7 and 18.7.5.8 as follows: 18.7.5.7 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1, Items (a) through (c), over the full height of the member. 18.7.5.8 At any section where the design strength, (QPn, of the column is less than the sum of the shears Ve computed in accordance with ACI 318 Sections 18.7.6.1. and 18.6.5.1 for all the beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1 through 18.7.5.3 shall be provided. For beams framing into opposite sides of the column, the moment components are permitted to be assumed to be of opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, (PPn, of the column, these moments are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis. 1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.10.4, by adding Section 18.10.4.6 as follows: 18.10.4.6 - Walls and portions of walls with Pu > 0.35Po shall not be considered to contribute to the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquake -induced forces. Such walls shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 Section 18.14. 1905.1.11 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6. Modify ACI 318, by adding Section 18.12.6.2 as follows: 18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed over precast floor and roof elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6 db in thickness, where db is the diameter of the largest reinforcement in the topping slab. (x) Section 2304.10.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2304.10.1 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2301.2. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood - 47 - members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.1. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. (y) Section 2304.12.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2304.12.5 Wood used in retaining walls and crib walls. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (z) Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2305.4 Quality of Nails. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand -driven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail -head -area ratio of that of the same size hand -driven nails. (aa) Section 2305.5 is hereby added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2305.5 Hold-down connectors. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable seismic load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product. Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing. (bb) Section 2306.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2306.2 Wood -frame diaphragms. Wood -frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members. Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide. - 49 - (cc) Section 2306.3 is amended in Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2306.3 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of AWC SDPWS shall include the following: 1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center. 2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F is 400 pounds per linear foot Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. 3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf or less using LRFD. 4. Table 4.3B application is not allowed for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, application of Table 4.3C of AWC SDPWS shall not be used below the top level in a multi -level building. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, - 50 - requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or 2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the AWC SDPWS. (dd) Section 2307.2 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2307.2 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable. (ee) Table 2308.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 51 - FABLE 23.6.1' WALL EIR Au1M0 RE.Q4tfIEMENT3 BRACED PANEL LOCATION, MAUAA W f5I :TANC':G : ISMII: .f6"y Mai{IMIJM FpAmNa 10,10.)AND MIWUMVLHrkNTA4:E IXI 13F AAAtfF1 WAL i RFSIuN CONDITION"9Ef iI}�fi['Abli:a7F 9F1ACE[d PkNELS FIIGM EACH `.. �CAT'EC,I RY 6 `FC:T101Ni33:2j WALL LIMES END OF f7 yy^8LL LINE LINE Ll rat ri rrl I9C iI'I S� U 1 ....-�_I CIA_.....,. al u. Fly;. mF'. IIn ily ' i c S S'. I"!`Ir'�.i 1 :iv I1 In 11111 `i 12' r,. A ;!!Il`: ItiV-ff l a411 � p l �il'41 Fw.l tlFt l Ilp:l__..-I.�.. s'.1�I1 �IIj� -1,.�2. 's.;Y ,; ,.. I_`-'V ,F_tzael:t.I;Ila.l �ry�-l! o. •_jtlf,AWAA, 4� 5.; 1 f _._r. i i'.. 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Q..UCcA1,J;IIIrefill.t>at, ICX nn111.4J IFS a IIL. L-1I. r.a ty,,L,I 1 Alu11110x h n1111111 Irlgul. I o r 5'iG.I 0 Li I it he AM 1.Ut 11A all L�a!itI.r : NCI;'. Niue It t5 .L+in -hPH n. s =e[::es ' V. al" fI Nn Irl Iu 5ti Imil fo ArIll 1iG -d,I[ -arll 'a inAt Ai& 14r10,111 J 2 fir=h _ ^r.Ij;c,5 not 4e 1, 41t.?ji�ahni" toirmrlrn , A IIII,k r-aura I'rn14.%.I nnlulla0 1,h hju ilzn-I.j a&4Ivid gxuedV,WtIhwI F ildle-:ze1 j fliltr ut p oii r=ar a��t� iul�an� ft�tk U tut anm�IbLF3, - 52 - (ff) Section 2308.6.5 and Figure 2308.6.5.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.5 Alternative bracing. An alternate braced wall (ABW) or a portal frame with hold-downs (PFH) described in this section is permitted to substitute for a 48-inch (1219 mm) braced wall panel of Method DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP or HPS. For Method GB, each 96-inch (2438 mm) section (applied to one face) or 48-inch (1219 mm) section (applied to both faces) or portion thereof required by Table 2308.6.1 is permitted to be replaced by one panel constructed in accordance with Method ABW or PFH. 2308.6.5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 3/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N). The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with - 53 - the manufacturer's recommendations. The ABW shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned -down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned -down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. Where the ABW is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, the wood structural panel sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one -quarter points and tie -down device uplift capacity shall be not less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N). IhiIN, Flu" iHICk.1�]gL7t,h � � S P RUCITURAL PANEL SFIEA [-HIND ON ONE FACE MIN 2x4 H ANIING. MIN DOUBLE sa SI1JLaS;l�NUEriHkJ+IJF��e�,S--' r REQUIRED HOLD•DOVIN PER SECTION 23�lFs.a 6 1 WR PANEL QF'LIC F (IF NEEDED) AD 1O NG �'ANEL LENG I H EDGES `�HA'd P EE F OvtER AND I�E F+'MS i'ENED 10 COMMON ON FRAMING r 8d CrDMON t SAL-VAN4Z& ?-9GX• NAILS AT 6 O.C. ATPANEL EDGES FOR S INGLE STORY AND AT 4' 0,C, AF PANEL ED('sES FC)l2 T-HE I ,RS I OI 2 S'FCIFdIES Ft GOL74> PLI� S`f=t:; i i�Pt Ytt3fS ;.�.1 MINIMUM REINFORCING OF FOUNDATION, ONE #4 HAR TOP AND B(3 FI +JP0 OF F 0011ING. RE NFORCINU SHALL t E, I,r PPF,D r 24 INC HE 8 MIN. [nor S 1: 1 inoh = 25-4 ruin, I Foot = 304_8 tran. a. lion itrdetatres ass9vned to NL andc 1 LOai Catiwnry 1) oa K sk Bathed nn ane Pete vvkh 1I1 U nmai V900d strttl;atrni rranel sheathh" t. FIGURE 2308.6.5.1 ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW) - 54 - (gg) Section 2308.6.5.2 and Figure 2308.6.5.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH). A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have a full-length header. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inchminimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued -laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2-inch by 12-inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.10.1 shall be permitted to be used. A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not - 55 - less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (15 570 N). Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N). The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The PFH panels shall be supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned -down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned - down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. 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NrAII NC iF WOUIT�t(< (I Z I hG IN WIPTI I = 74' FC)R USE IN F RST.OF VjW..) STORY At I At I t r'AM 1 (_[)C,I i STPLICJL)R.I—S it 2xiiDWIE;LLLA'LOCCKING S USLD €tIL Jx1S3MU5E 1 Fi I — €3f NA11).G T(I( 1 II R � 1 � MIN :N4 FRA UNC, I I s'e (I I {,;I1 h} SMKER.z TI11CK'N USu NBFQUJ S11,jId;Tl1�F#I&_I��INE ,rIE,tiTt11r.;G .-6,IIN 0(10[tFC ),4FlOSI MIN Y 30LU rI[ L10"APIDi VK" F, [ENI19;1=r.T`.U, INTO C:41NG T tE+INIt IJr11i.L II �71C 1 E< P,UNG IN -€vIIN 101,10 LI} I fL-U01AN vAMOFACTOPE-R E?Ff OI`A1F.'.NCII' I NS) 4;0 I t T ION t'30R FoY SL 1 mch .- 27.4 man, I fcrt. = 3i-f_M ram 1 I)om1d -. 4A48 ill. a. 1' ❑Y rise kreq uqi L'd to SL lsltlb. DeN111p Cifle " D tw E SheXY1Ld 4"1 One Baca %Vkl1 15(M-40Inh11flitaw 113 I[$;71Ci'f f 11.9 n lY) mwd 1X nh [trip pwwI iheuthin - FIGURE 2308.6.6.2 PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS (PFH) (hh) Section 2308.6.8.1 of Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.8.1 Foundation requirements. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations. Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. For structures in Seismic Design Categories D and E, exterior braced wall panels shall be in the same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and - 57 - Section 2308.1.1. (ii) Section 2308.6.9 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.9 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.6.1 or 2304.10.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.9.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing. (jj) Section 2609 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby deleted. (jj) Section 2610.9 is hereby added to Chapter 26 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2610.9 Approved materials. Notwithstanding 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. (kk) Section J101 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION J101 GENERAL J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this Appendix J apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments and the control of grading site runoff, including erosion sediments and construction -related pollutants. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this Appendix J and the geotechnical report, the more restrictive requirement shall govern. In addition to the provisions contained in this Appendix J, the grading shall also comply with all provisions contained in Chapter 21 of the City code. J101.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this Appendix J shall not apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, in floodways within flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 or in flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated, - 59 - unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood. J101.3 Hazards. Whenever the building official determines that any land or any existing excavation or fill has, from any cause, become a menace to life or limb, or endangers public or private property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of public or private property, the owner or other person in legal control of the property concerned shall, upon receipt of a written notice thereof from the building official, correct such condition in accordance with the provisions of this Appendix J and the requirements and conditions set forth in the notice so as to eliminate such condition. The owner or other person in legal control of the property shall immediately comply with the provisions set forth in the notice and shall complete the work within 180 days from the date of the notice unless a shorter period of time for completion has been specified in the notice in which case the owner shall comply with the shorter period of time. Upon written application and good cause shown, the building official may approve the request for an extension of time to complete the work required by the notice. J101.4 Safety precautions. 1. If at any stage of work on an excavation or fill, the building official determines that the work has become or is likely to become dangerous to any person, or is likely to endanger any property, public or private, the building official is hereby authorized to require safety precautions to be immediately taken by the property owner as a condition to continuing such permitted work or to require - 60 - cessation thereof forthwith unless and until it is made safe and to amend the plans for such work. 2. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a flatter exposed slope or construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing, retaining walls or buttress fills, slough walls, desilting basins, check dams, benching, wire mesh and guniting, rock fences, revetments or diversion walls. 3. Upon the determination of the building official that such safety precautions during grading are necessary, the building official shall provide a notice and order to the permittee to implement same. After receiving such notice in writing it is unlawful for the permittee or any person to proceed with such work contrary to such order. J101.5 Protection of utilities. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be jointly and severally responsible for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services. J101.6 Protection of adjacent property. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be jointly responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking or other damage that might result. Special precautions approved by the building official shall be made to - 61 - prevent imported or exported materials from being deposited on the adjacent public way and/or drainage courses. J101.7 Storm water control measures. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud, debris and construction -related pollutants originating from the site during, and after, grading and related construction activities. Furthermore, the owner and permittee shall be jointly and severally responsible for putting into effect and maintaining appropriate measures as deemed by the building official to be necessary to prevent any change in cross -lot surface drainage that may adversely affect any adjoining property as a result of grading, construction -related activities or both. Such measures to prevent any adverse cross -lot surface drainage effects on adjoining property shall be required whether shown on approved grading plans or not. J101.8 Conditions of approval. In granting any permit under this code, the building official may include such conditions as he/she deems to be reasonably necessary to prevent the creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Improvement of any existing grading to comply with the standards of this code. 2. Requirements for fencing of excavations or fills which would otherwise be hazardous. 3. Establishment of haul routes. - 62 - J101.9 Rules and regulations. J101.9.1 Rules. The permissive provisions of this chapter shall not be presumed to waive any regulations imposed by other statutes or other ordinances of the State of California or the City. J101.9.2 Regulations. If two or more pertinent regulations are not identical, those regulations shall prevail which are more restrictive or which afford greater safety to life, limb, health, property or welfare. For the purposes of these regulations, grading permits shall be considered as building permits and shall be subject to the administrative provisions of this code, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Appendix J or the Vernon Municipal Code, or both. J101.10 NPDES General. All grading plans and permits shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 21 of the City Code. Sites which have been graded and which require a grading permit under Appendix J Section J103 are subject to penalties and fines. Payment of penalty fines shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work. All best management practices shall be installed before grading begins or as instructed in writing by the building official. As grading progresses, all best management practices shall be updated as necessary to prevent erosion and control construction related pollutants from discharging from the site. All best management practices shall be maintained in good working order to the satisfaction of the building official unless final grading approval has been granted by the building official and all permanent drainage and erosion control systems, if required, are in place. SECTION 20: Section 24.15 of Article III of Chapter 24, - 63 - Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.15. 2016 California Electrical Code, adopted. (a) The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Electrical Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3 including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon. (b) The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, as published by the International Code Council Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein or later amended, said International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is adopted by reference as part of the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 21: Section 24.16 of Article III of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.16. Electrical Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Article 110.14(A) of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the - 64 - end of the first paragraph: All stranded aluminum conductors shall be terminated with an approved compression terminal. (b) Article 200.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to add the following sentences after the title line: Color Coding. Grounded conductors of different voltage shall be identified by white and gray; grounded conductors of the 277/480 volt system shall be gray; grounded conductors of the lower voltage systems shall be white. (c) Article 230.22 of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 230.22 Insulation or Covering. Individual conductors shall be insulated or covered. Service entrance conductors from overhead service drops shall be installed in rigid metal raceways. Exception: The grounded conductor of a multiconductor cable shall be permitted to be bare. (d) Articles 334.10(3), (4) and (5) of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code are hereby deleted. SECTION 22: The 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 303.1 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 303.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been provided in accordance with the California Building Codes as amended by the City - 65 - of Vernon. (b) Section 401.3(5) of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby deleted. (c) Section 402.6 is hereby added to the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions to read as follows: Sec. 402.6 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of this code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any such person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of this code. (d) Section 402.7 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby added to read as follows: Sec 402.7 Utility Notification. An applicant for an electrical installation that will require an increase in the amount of power supply to the electrical service by more than 50 amps shall notify the Vernon Light and Power Department of the additional new load. (e) Section 402.8 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby added to read as follows: Sec 402.8 Energizing Electrical Equipment. No person shall energize or use any electrical equipment until it has been inspected and approved by the City. (f) Section 404.2 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 404.2 Electrical permit fees. Electrical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (g) Section 1102 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby deleted. (h) Section 1201.3 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 1201.3 Appliance and fixture listing. All electrical equipment installed or used shall be listed and labeled by a City approved recognized testing agency. All equipment shall be installed in conformance with all instructions included as part of the listing. SECTION 23: Section 24.20 of Article IV of Chapter 24, - 67 - Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.20. 2016 California Mechanical Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Mechanical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 24: Section 24.21 of Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: deletions. Sec. 24.21. Mechanical Code amendments, additions, and (a) Section 104.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code to read as follows: 104.6 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Table 114.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 114.1 MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES: Mechanical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. SECTION 25: Section 24.25 of Article V of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.25. 2016 California Plumbing Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 26: Section 24.26 of Article V of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.26. Plumbing Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Plumbing Code is amended as follows: (a) Section 104.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code to read as follows: 104.6 Responsibility of Permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Table 104.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 104.5. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES: Plumbing permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. (c) Table 422.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence after the third paragraph: If the actual number of expected occupants at the facility exceed the number of occupants provided in Table A, the number of plumbing facilities shall be determined based on the actual occupant load. Except that the number of lavatories for a garment manufacturing facility shall be one lavatory for every 15 employees of each sex. (d) Section 1101.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1101.2 Where Required. Yard drainage piping and onsite storm drain systems that connects to a public storm drainage systems shall be installed in accordance with this chapter, approved public works standards and the provisions of Chapter 21 of the City Code. 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. Storm water shall flow away from buildings and adjoining properties. SECTION 27: Section 24.60 of Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby - 70 - amended as follows: Sec. 24.60. 2016 California Existing Building Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference Appendix Chapter Al of the 2016 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including the tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes contained therein as the seismic strengthening provisions for unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings for the City of Vernon. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 28: Section 24.64 of Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.64. Chapter A2 and A5 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code adopted. Chapter A2 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of tilt -up concrete wall buildings, and Chapter A5 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of concrete buildings. These standards are established as a minimum guideline for those property owners voluntarily selecting to retrofit their structures and shall not be construed as the City of Vernon mandated program. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said 2015 International Existing Building Code' is hereby referred to and by such reference is - 71 - incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 29 Section 24.76 of Article XI of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.76. The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code adopted, repair criteria. The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., subject however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article, is hereby adopted by reference as the Repair Criteria of the City of Vernon relating to disaster repair and reconstruction. SECTION 30: Section 24.77 of Article XI of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.77. International Existing Building Code amendments, additions and deletions. follows: The 2015 International Existing Building Code is amended as (a) International Existing Building Code Section 202 is hereby amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical order: International Building Code - shall mean the California Building Code as amended by the City of Vernon. Uncontrollable Event - shall mean an act of god including a seismic event, flood, fire, tsunami or other natural disaster beyond the control of the property owner. (b) International Existing Building Code Appendix A Chapter Al is hereby amended to read as follows: - 72 - Appendix A Chapter Al Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings. Section A 101 General - All damaged unreinforced masonry buildings and structures shall be repaired and strengthened in accordance with the California Existing Building Code adopted in Section 24.60. SECTION 31: Section 24.104 of Article XIII of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.104. 2016 California Residential Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Residential Code and Appendix V thereof, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 32: Section 24.105 of Article XIII of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.105. Residential Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Residential Code is amended as follows: (a) Section R105.8 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the - 73 - proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Section R108.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R108.7 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (c) Section R301.1.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these provisions is found in - 74 - Business and Professions Code Section 5537 and 6737.1. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category Do, D1, D2 or E. (d) Section R301.1.4 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R301.1.4 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with Section 1613.9 of the Building Code. (e) Items 1, 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.2.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows: 1. When exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required. 3. When the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below. 5. When portions of a floor level are vertically offset. (f) Section R301.2.2.3.8 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R301.2.2.3.8 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing - 75 - components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the International Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either 1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or 2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less. (g) Section R401.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations: 1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof. 2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm) . - 76 - Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, Dl or D2 shall not be permitted. Exception: In non -occupied, single -story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches. (h) Section R403.1.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D,_ and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, Dl and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations. (i) Section R403.1.3.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C that are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted. (j) Section R403.1.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top - 77 - surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10- percent slope). For structures located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5. RECONSIEND: a > b a MIN, 2-Y4 REA, R (TOP & QOTTON 8OMM PIATE (nT.) GRri�B ZE- 1111 M M11117M MPPfO FOLTNDATION'S FIGURE R403.1.5 STEPPED FOOTING (k) Section R404.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category Do, Di or D2. (1) Section R501.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall - 78 - control the design and construction of the floors for all buildings including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.3.8. (m) Section R503.2.4 is added to Chapter 5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4. PLYWOOD SHEATHING DIAPHRAGM OPENING r' J J iJJ 4* METAL TIE 16GA. x 1 1Z x 4'•0- MIN., (4 TOTAL) V W/ 16.16d COMMON NAILS AS SHOWN -OR- METAL TIE 16GA. x 1 1 /2" x (OPENING WIDTH + 4'-0") MIN., (2 TOTAL) Wi 24.16d COMMON NAILS For SI: I inch = 25A mm, I tom -r 30.1,8 mm. a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers. b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header -joist - 79 - intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa). C. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.2.5. FIGURE R503.2.4 OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS (n) Lines 35 and 36 of Table R602.3(1) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows: hem TABLE 602,3(l) FASTENING SCHIMULE—Continued 25 2 " planks (plank & beani- -A k10 I- ruot) 0, o I A[ each beartiag, face Flail 4-3 0A31. OF SPACING OF FASTENERS Wood structural panels, subtlooT, roqf and Intarioir triall shealli4ngto Framing and partidetward 10,11 sheathing to framing [see Table ROOZ," for vrood structural " uxturJoT wall sheathing to wall framing Other wail st-*a1hing" galvarl 34 Fl,li - 81 - FABLE R602.3(1)---utsrttenued FASTENING SCHEDULE a. Nidls a1C' 4[nD-}th-c Dn n o11, t}CA DF def Orr11P1t shaft n3 vxcepi wherY. Gthiiwisi'. stated- Nally usvit tGr fnirrin-W JD11 ShP.Atha6tf7 CGn[le[AiDnS Lllall IUVE 111111111IM[n dVt'faf{t' IhY.11lfla '�i1dd 5tre9 tlls ds Shown. 80 W for Sfeank ehaa hvler of (1.192 inch (211d ioniawo HAI). 90 ksl far Airs lk dimnetel's I ipv..r than tl, $'f 9n4Ia half Ilrt larger lkkn O 177 wh, a1A IN k3i bw shmk. di,zlnete-1s of 0,142 nic&a or I-sa b- Stlples are I6 gage Mre and have a in rimairn 7,16-Inch oar diameter anwnwich 1. c. Nails shall Ire spaced it a rri mere than as Inches on centerat all supprxts,wheTe spares are 48 Inches orgreater. <1 Faiuf-h7C4 by 8-toot of 4-foot ty 9 focopaltxl5 sk"Ill tW' apphead tixrth,: Ilty, r .4pticln trC fast+,nth trot hechvlvtl In this lahloshall fro tiassd onT.141c R602 Md,', t Wherx lht• ultifnohr Qesian wind speed is 131) 1111,11 r>[ Ixv, 11AIS felt attachile'wo(KI shuetural fame wof ,tleathilig to gable end wall ffanitng shall b%�yp,arell 6 inches 4"11 l ollel VVhm, dle adtinfle, dxsiBra Wind'peaI iz Ve;ata than 130 111ph, myth. teal pill'ol loot intf1411fv11[ e a 1pp l (r . 11 be spaeeil f Inches on centerfnr aninauta m 48-inrh distance flnm ridges, eavve aard,ttlafe end walls. and 'I inches Dn centef la Falrle end wall f'ralning. g Gypt ni shre: hh g?IAl eonfoml to A.STM C. 13% ante'110l tae fnstalli-4 in ac,:ordinct, Mitt GA 25,3 �or)frmyi lo, ASTM C 208 ryf fAStenelS on ff Nit ,hrmrhhkm pAnd Lil es appllfu to panel "lip- stll]fmrtc.11 b"r f -andrig nlen}beas and m quittJ I]lo&lllg mal At flow petite l�[S melt. :Sprffij~ of fawtr.•raets pn roof sh a9hing parzill adgvl' applies to panel edges s1e11p+:-ifh'rl by fflriming arlrfnDers a)wl igLi rr-,d blw.king BlKking of hw;d or floor sllnathillg pall"'i vdgcn perpxm:hcular to ahr h,aslain anclnl r,1-s 1x xl asail tee pr >vithnl twxp :as mquilvd try "Alec pi'J i5 rns of MIN'rrdc, Iltvnrrl weer Moll 1W S1ippried h1, frinrizW, anelnhur, or mhd blockinp, i, 15rher� ;1 "'defer is tastefaed to are iM.O 'lit palallal cealnig_paist in accol+huu:e Willi this diedalk., prowk, two loe nail on one sloe of thf, 1-atof arxi toe nails tton'r the Ceiling Ir;im to tap phvv In:ar_conlati with this schedule- nw. trre nail on the apIkosne side of the rafter shalt not be required. Us�t of'salples in blilad ir�allyaneb wall bt prohibited in Seisalic Lac -sign Cate y L1�Dt. or D- (o) Footnote "b" of Table R602.3(2) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2. (p) Table R602.10.3(3) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE R402 10.3(1) BIZAGING REGUfREMEN7S BASED ON SCIIWIC 01!�WA CATEGORY SIrPL GLASS 0" _ WALL HEIGHT - I'd FEET IAtMFEtIMTY�TALI.ENGT}+tiEET BRACED 49t06LLPONEL 110f fF1(1014t1*hf>t41\Ao �tC€ 1�Itf{>At EArraY�fiAt.Xla l4At1 . EINf' tsfl&f Roul"CUILl f3 DEADLOA URACLD WALL LML MIACNG . 21,1ftt w c: o,p a s f� Yd1#CIp9 i ro N{�CA�i*� I 't)im It, put Nhilxfr9 1 sse Iu�rl,., (�Ihr7ds s x• v C � PCP+ HPS, Cs. %sty r., s 9i 0''1 1.;; i.� Dj ill '�„l•' 11; «''if '.1 it i ? sdtl7 I' 444 y Fxi e< 1.i) f F Nil Nil 3� Ml ("~IjufIo lI,o?, TARk F R607, 10 3(311—coatl fniwJ BRACING RMUMEMENTS WiCDON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGCQY SO GLASS D" WALL +4EXW - 10 FELT MV4WtM TrITAI LFT"jVIVIFT) OF RRACIP0 WAI I PANUI 10 PSF FLOOR DEAD WAD 15 PSF "401`�CULMG DEA,0 LOAD RiOURED AIONG' FACH BRACED WALL LVE' WACED WALL UftCSPAt:'**G R,:cy Locvokin of*j4d w4wl 1 q* L'a"qb Motho(I LIB I "oot"lli Go pqsfi PCP CIS W`Sp� ws. cs CS-6 4 44 2, 1 co 44 444 LJ H 'Nv !.7 N11 Nt A, it IT 18 r ",41, 44 6 r 0-; Q, �J IN y IN V Nil N 11 N 11 i, IN 11 NP N it NI IN 8 KI Nil 0, C. 2. W�,( Api�ohll ,- it 01,f-'fjfiI"e t .411 °, A, I I k�' tl, I r< 41 b i,,i m I .,i I !,i < 1, :1 ,tjl -rdiii'm it 4f, I, A- I'lk, If I- %"- s11 14 31111, 1, _ail, Ili$ It '111" AX 1-1 1. �11l�x4 A 'I" Ili. I ;ijt—d its , , " Llv� .� All ;,11 IJ � it. .,44 1 'oj4N.. ( "A' . I'v, -'r V, ill 1. 1, '1 O's t,l gall ilia,, 101 1„ —'m " "1 '10, 'I'd Ins„ lot" 'Pt'— 11, lo', ilk, Ill =(),t fil ljft 41W "1 NfAl t$! 6 ltcl It, It 'It4j1 I-, l- I Ad�fu I ,: Ill Ili' I 1111i I NA, d I 11"It 1, Ill 114, ': fE, (,-Aa111 I-u 1 0,,A,w� ^ I, w I, , , Ilf,' if,' ifi '0111 160 , 4 If$ t ;'Im , *I— , )Ill Ott,,' it i f I -I, 10fj" I . I I 4a f I V:, I t 1, ilk" ilk, ',t 1, 11 gal rt t, a ,r,f r, ,ultra Nli ',I tl 1—, Ip'l 41,i1', il,' "o,111i I;'q,,,,,1 If I= ilo 1: `,tk rflo if I vmvj " 1 11 NO' 1,; Rlohzd, I IA- J"ihi, PkI., it — 84 — (q) Table R602.10.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: TABLE R602. 1 OA U100MG (,,f,�mrrrcr4 cwmw ME TWOS, KATE FRAL WONWM THICXW-55 F"RE - I'LlI, A 1, 1, 1H [ J k ion', 1 1 lo %u I o 4 �,d ......... . ......... .. ... - - ----- - It P 1, 1 c lu 0!". 1.. . .. . .......... .... ........ . .. ..... +-TIT �,4,� tom- if 3 a, -1, ui -. -, J-111,! . . .... ..... ItS SS tp, 'at parl'! Ojc, P411VII, 111d S11,1W I It 141� ji't ilf riaanlua It. I hm. W -,i t. I i I d I Ir"-f N, �o I I Awl, .106 1 lifil fit,, i evj I, I J v 1111"11 Al ,I dill I 11-11k fvr '-f a-11 tc�t-a"I 'A.41 ------- ---- ilududw�,, top J,-, u I I "Wi Nmk c 1 44 P-0 - - ------ ----- all" 1, Sljv-a RN 6 :1,1 11 "JI;t 1 11,111, Pb P ',-,c ti I v I Ai,t. fl� .41 -Alk mi all itli, fit., v,,, lay, 1,4 Nia.ziflU 1. It, "Itj tx%lij f1jil, atjj .Oto-, Kit te"'mr,"wed, — 85 — TAME R1642,14t 4 --- WrMn 4 BRACPOG MLTKVS r METHOM VATEMAL MNMUM rHCKNES.A -- ------- -- - ----- - - --------- - --- - . ..... III q, Pff 11" Rito 1,', 10 ft—1 FTC- -ful trom" --- Tr- �t., RO-01" Vill ol - -- ------- - - ---------- . rrr ... ....... . . -- ----------- -- -- . .. ........ M`�O A — - --- ---- Hot- W4 -- - - -------- - ---- --- ---- ---- -------- CS11G A M, W- �d 4, 'a111la-nv to Vwmfa, com nvlI'mo -.Iik,?lftcd u.'r Pr I f,.4 1 A.11 fiK�Tb„ IA! A afod ap.A: Sit kom, 4 311l, i t-4 I, O.W I l C, lit 4;, AIIIII -,,I "v .ei, OIj It— I, - '11", - 411 1, 1, .4 "'d fi 4,11 J,� "I <ij,i I( JIITII,ll It, Aid I i� -"I I-,, , ,I IleA -4a40kljl, dj>. Ilc I V: , itlfl It 111— '10 'l01, I I.Al, o— '411, 100J " 1, OIL lt,wht '1"'41 IM (Ill ilit,4"i I'111, " -0 111 , , . , - pool !I*Ao, Iql1l" —o,jt,d,w III, A, ImIll, ,1—if -v lit (r) Figure R602.10.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15132" MIN �+S=MOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL SPIFAT ENG ON BONE FACE MIN x q FRAtv`1pp;:: NIIH -- DOUBLE STUDS F<E(jL)I RED 12)%NOL0•C1O'WN OR 121 STRAP-TYPF„ — ANC'HORS PER TA OLE W2 1-0 G 1 r0N OF EACH SHO''A'NJFOR CLARITY)_ $TRAP-T"VPEANCHORS SHALL BE PERIAITTE0 TO BE AMT CHED OVER THE o'iOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL. PANEL r,1RJSi' BE.aT'tACHED TO CONCRETE FfOCTING OR CONCRETE FOUNDATION INALL CONT11 UOUS OVER BR.A CF C IA. LL. LINE 121 V2" DIANETER APNCHOR BOLTS LOCATED BETVYEE1N S' AND 12' OF EACli EID OF THE SEGMENT PANEL LENGTH PER TABLE R p 1 h 5 TOP PLATE SHALL BE CONTINUOUS OVER BRACED WALL PANEL FOR PANEL SPOCE W: NEEHJED) ADJOINING PANEL EDGES :SHALL MEET OvER:ANQ PE FASTFNEt1 TO ON FRANING 80 CGMN1isN 6R-SAEV, 136N NAILS 6' O.C. AT PANEL EDGES_ FOR SINGLE STORY AND @ C O.G. PANELEC}GHS FOR THE FIRST OF 2 STORIES STUDS UNDER HEADER AS REQUIRED 8D COMMON @R G464 E40X NAILS @ 12' 0 C AT INTER) OR. SUPPO RTS 1,11h€, REINFORCING 05 FU'JNUATION, ONE ;�t BAR TOP .PIG BOTTOM LAP BARS4-1,11NIMUA, 24" LAINMIJA FOOTING SIZE UNDER OPENING 1S 12` Y 12` A - UF44L��"' GPIZHipiGIS FIGURE R602.10.6.1 METHOD ABW—ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (s) Figure R602.10.6.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 87 - 1 4 1 1 4 4 t I lk C '44�- CA 'p 'I 'vIA II w- yt' Yl F YA 14 1-1 !it I i]V, h AEA R" 18171 �K�URL R6021U-61 M[7l6OO PFH--PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD DOWNS AT DETACHF-0 GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS (t) Table R602.10.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TAM IF F 602 10i MINIMUM i F MGTH OF E4PACFn WAI t PANFI S WWWLIM LE W, TW IA£ E71 _ GCJWTPei VT#4> LENGTH 6"Tat* rK,W4l W,314NIA+# d"4vta 9"'1 Ftw 10"'t III" ii ,'. ,11A,, il�t�, 111 !ir",, tiny t 4ia IN a x i �I�ttx ;Ai nii I ! :el 11;,Itt'llr atkd 17= �Irr,ll° .all: I a #Ii 1 11 11 gli Fc'i .I ( `� �Y 2It,*z Tf ru r d M I I %I1A __ _._ , �' Illi 1. I) ill 1 i �4 .J-j 7 I rt.4".y IYtie n !f1 It'll .'•1 � 1 e.� .�.�- {`,) A. '; W 1 1: F°rl C t I`t� C l rnt' '' «, =iA : 1 4• u. ;; i` l� I F°A #1.... •i 3 1 ttaS dtl :7 Al t 'i11 !A :ih ti ilk mil It Vl[ 1 it All +_•1 i ; i All Ih ^,I; -I ill ril,,,:a, xc� I'� lh 3N CAl lty 1 i al 1 . C A I till I ilt'il ."t.l 1&Itl I , o FN.! v-11. I s.Ak I." ,t1, 116 = J 1 il!* tS �46 e... y1�I31IalX `Jkit rs 1r ;, e'rt next #', I �,z �}s fi'tS t ( l� A#P"�� = fa �.R 4"F'i I�SII `f rv� 3r➢'"�' F' �11� . �°! I"1�`f11 ?IIY,u,:'ae��i �lJ�I:=1 #7*i�#t t,.'�tll IrtP61c 4... ti.. Ss`h', tIPa 1�9;slLF I{aV,'.'.2I � . ..., wx lll.�il,il�Il �iv'»Zffll(IIM17,-bi..#�tlp<'C�jF�I#�Ix'. #Wvi to Cam. x..wS-'3, BII a It�s..>s�s1,l ..it&"1a�;7f,tt!'i' ,l`:,v-sl a,aesA,W Aill l�ti's}U ?1i),`.lit,� xnh+.<tIll taga391,I�:Iutv vim 0]I,I.Iit-t1-1l,.rilei,,tlll;��.lt�.u«ill 113va'c-Ii >(f�..#h #-1 v,i .:`tj•.illl" ?a=oi,f.'a"ill. t %,.•Ii^I1�11.tX11, J,.".ith`>!'#PIcEf''.".kl'Y;It,tofrk-c€At te`f-�N.'"IIRii{R:S� (u) Section R602.10.2.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category Do, Dl, or D2. (v) Figure R602.10.6.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 90 - En7F,I C—H —EF III ^_CLELEFCRTAL PP 41.1ES "?f0 Ed1. n_EG iHALL •>�'+EL;] — `EXTEII I CP HGSCER t `.+ SINGLE .ORTXLfRAME ,JNE BPCEC D 01 J: ALLPANE"I ^' 13 flN 6"ram H -fin CTK Gk :X'ENi NG :OR EV:GLE OR DDUELE PORTAL TEtiSICN STR,:" PER TABLE P 4vr',T -- _- 0 OEAT 1T CE \. 3L3 - {h F^' 4J 3 1;7 NETHEAOEP •, j ].lG D'AL_u-•S ,..,p{ TFCLrlraotnPRcslE1TE0 '- r,,J rinuscr:wE4TH=o k - `"•'-^'^""-" -^' '"- �;xfi 11 H J:CCO STRUCTURAL ;; _.., PAS TE'GNGATHIJG TC,HFIQ ER •t CCA1 ,L.l OR GALVA�i1ZEG i)Oa .:ILS �N 3GP TJ PATTER N A$ 5H Or':IJ •{ b Ir EDED PANEL HEADER TCIY —1-D'2 —Ar PER T4&E ..._,.,.../ SPu�".E EDGES _H4LL - t RCA210?a 014 BOTH 51085 OF OFENTIG ATTA'HE]TAF •� '' •' < CPPGSITE SICE vP -EA? T13 OOrrIAA�N fY-^flcl:iG a IS _ 1}1PiN2=-CCKALE r •{ '{ 11 HEGIIT^NE ROW { •� �'`— l.IC' UBLE-u:4 FPJil,9YG CDVc EcG NITHW1. CF S'C .. 4,+ILI'.G IS i 15f32" %' -TH4h ACC08TPVG?lRAL "hIEL RE'� IRM NEKH y� •j Sn AIIN0 VIUK SU d1,11,OrJ OR ALV-IZED PNJLL ZCGL { BCi OLS?T''0 . IN LL=RPM. J';STUDS. - BLoc.1NG, NJD SILLS)'R- TY F IC AL T`CR TAL FP?I.I E C CN%, U CTIC, 1,9ti LEUGTH VG P:dJEL Pt Tt.3LE ^:W3'.'J: ;�`.. 1,t .- 2' 0W IeT ER ANC H CH SCLT ,i h _CUti.E FCST qt INSTALLED F"EP, P,nU31 F'T/IM='---cc, q'�F'LAiE ,N,NRtG TfIL`.ACKI(37ui". y. ,., tvnswEP, 3"xXxO.229" jj r1 V1.IBfJ+, vF :,�Cx Y SRt PER 711 9LE5 OVER CONCRETE OR MASONRY BLOCK FOUNDATION EcnDN Ruc, +.e '-a1FRAnt_NGANCHr�Rs STa L✓; TUR r, L P-PL APPLIED ,AC RG`u 11NG TO TOP Gp RA;: •', +}q I{G,L SJLE PLATE- 1• t. iT TO,CI6T SpP1^IT`!U Fen IL@STI4+�. 1-8LE aM7 ?♦ 11 Hpu IZ-;;NiAt?FIG' 'r RP TI^. L 01 R E.^.TI:'JN 5 "-- NUOC 5T2,UCTUR4L �LS,EATH+1JGiJ'ER Alf' 3AN05R R 111 JOtti7 OVER RAISED WOOD FLOOR, FRAMING ANCHOR OPTION I IWHEr; PORTAL SHEgTH I NGCCESNOTLA OVER SAND OF. RIM.CIST) Y,01CO STRUCTUW L S NEL SH ,1I..1NG 1 E PIArE \ Ti H S E TH _ C.VI 13J'S-JVER BAND C IFPfs 3ID RPI.1'CIS T'NI R All, MST ABLE F&D23ifl .S - TCPND Ei:TTG11 .FJ' $IRUUTURALPA'.ELSHT:ATMNG DVERAWROIEJ EV-NUOR RILI J1;18T O RAISEO WOOD FLOOR OVERLAP OPTION ��(WHEN RORSAL' FT T,Ji. LAPS O\°PR ,Ad0 OR AiI.I BOARD) FRONT ELEVATION For SC I inch = 25A nun. I Foot = AP.8 mm. 'AS711 T ,PALATE TO ' EAC ER SO T-4 1 '0 40W9 OF 190 SNH: , 1 BAILSAT" OC. Tt'P. .A 15112 1 RA. F.u1c4 SHESTHIIiG H�J �p I-L -LE j(J y 'i � P4 TE T^,rDIST pER'r,:g�E R M22'.Ir 11 �. OR P11,11:.T L I:AIL COIF FLAT_ rGJ01�7 PER'AB-E -- RW22i. *. APFR r3J2. RA!IT: SECTION FIGURE R602.10.6.4 METHOD CS-PF-CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION (w) Section R606.4.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not be less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness. Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry - 91 - parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category Do, D1 or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12. (x) Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following: 1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements. 2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 16-8 inches (406mm) of the ends of masonry walls. (y) Exception to Section R602.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category Do, D1 or D2, a single top plate used as an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following: 1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in -line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2. 2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25 mm). - 92 - 3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2. (z) Table R602.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1A811 4402.3.2 "+WGLk 1UP PLATE SrUCt [tC IAILS '.., C'.'7i `WTIf" E rop4i.RATf'wtwr ltnt:AwiIW C 21 fi `5 trill lfitcl l'"s+Ht9Y Pram f5m Imtm tftA awt owa' �rw1sr. srp �r nnoe er "=rawer psl max.xn _.,. 14400 at it ___ __.-_ _.._.._.,_.,.. - .. _ . .._..... iftt i 4 { I ;1 t � +- .._. 1 x, I'^, P 11 ,1 #t;4; __ . z {,' " x I t ` 111 t�aila siC A W l=,af're *. �#iVtl �..�y. vaTf� �.--�+�4 ac le'r�=+•=- -d- HlA-rt" ic-Ai}-k3"� iirrf'w«'IArlit tK'oP r rf1 brief `aRh47i"S} wrRf'•1 rt%r>» F_,e',1 1 lip l J, 1 A, ..:.oit VI (aa) Section R803.2.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby added to read as follows: R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4. (bb) Section R1001.3.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R609. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof. - 93 - SECTION 33: Section 24.106 of Article XIV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.106. 2016 California Green Building Standards Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, also known as CALGreen Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including applicable tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A-4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 34: Section 24.107 of Article XIV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.107. Green Building Standards Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 101.12 is hereby added to the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows: 101.12 Green building standards permit fee. Green Building Standards permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (b) The definition of "sustainability" is hereby added to Section 202 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code in alphabetical order to read as follows: SUSTAINABILITY. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without compromising the needs of the future. (c) Section 301.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 301.1 Scope. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in this code and the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless they are adopted by a city or county as specified in Section 101.7. (d) Section 301.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 95 - 301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings. Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work. Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations, additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water -conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates. (e) Section 5.408.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5.408.3 Excavated soil and land clearing debris [BSC] 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. Exception: Reuse, either on -or off -site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation. Notes: 1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. (www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/ county/county contacts.html) 2. For a map of known pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov) 3. Contaminated soil shall not be reused and shall be disposed of or remediated in accordance with relevant regulations. (f) Section A4.105.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.105.2 Reuse of materials. Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. Materials which can be easily reused include but are not limited to the following: 1. Light fixtures 2. Plumbing fixtures 3. Doors and trim 4. Masonry (reused masonry may only be used for flatwork) 5. Electrical devices 6. Appliances 7. Foundations or portions of foundations Note: Reused material must be in compliance with the appropriate Title 24 requirements. (g) Section A4.106.5, Table A4.106.5.1(1), Table A4.106.5.1(2), Table A4.106.5.1(3) and Table A4.106.5.1(4) of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code are hereby amended to read as follows: A4.106.5 Cool roof for reduction of heat island effect. Roofing materials for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings shall comply with - 97 - this section. TABLE A4.106.5.1(1) TIER 1 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM 3-YEAR ROOF CLIMATE AGED SOLAR THERMAL SLOPE z4WE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI 2 2:12 43-" 0.63 0.75 75 > 2:12 40-1-5 0.20 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(2) TIER 2 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL MINIMUM 3-YEAR ROOF CLIMATE AGED SOLAR THERMAL SLOPE ZA#€ REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI £ 2:12 =, 4,-&-1-5 0.68 85 82 > 2:12 2-,-4-,16� 0.28 85 27 TABLE A4.106.5.1(3) TIER 1 - HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS_ HOTELS. AND MOTELS MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED ROOF CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL SLOPE WUE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI £ 2:12 4 43-45 0.63 0.75 75 >2:12 2---5 0.20 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(4) TIER 2 - HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. HOTELS. AND MOTELS MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED ROOF CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL SLOPE ZON-E REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE SRI 2 2:12 2--1-5 0.68 0.85 82 > 2:12 2--4-5 0.28 0.85 27 (h) Section A4.303.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.303.4 Nonwater supplied urinals and composting toilets. Nonwater supplied urinals or composting toilets are installed throughout the scope of the permit or comply with Sections 1101.1 thru 1101.8 of the California Civil Code, whichever is the most restrictive. Where approved, hybrid urinals, as defined in Chapter 2, shall be considered waterless urinals. (i) Section A4.404.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.404.3 Building systems. Use premanufactured building systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible. One or more of the following premanufactured building systems is used throughout: 1. Composite floor joist or premanufactured floor framing system 2. Composite roof rafters or premanufactured roof framing system 3. Panelized (SIPS, ICF or similar) wall framing system 4. Other methods approved by the enforcing agency (j) Section A4.405.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.405.1 Prefinished building materials. Utilize prefinished building materials which do not require additional painting or staining. One or more of the following building materials that do not require additional resources for finishing are used: 1. Exterior trim not requiring paint or stain 2. Windows not requiring paint or stain 3. Siding or exterior wall coverings which do not require paint or stain W Section A4.405.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.405.4 Use of building materials from rapidly renewable sources. One or more of the following materials manufactured from rapidly renewable sources or agricultural by-products is used for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project: 1. Insulation 2. Bamboo or cork 3. Engineered products 4. Agricultural based products 5. Other products acceptable to the enforcing agency Note: The intent of this section is to utilize building materials and products which are typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter cycle. (1) Section A4.407.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.407.1 Drainage around foundations. Install foundation and landscape drains which discharge to a dry well, sump, bioswale or other approved on -site location except when not required by state code or locally approved ordinance. (m) Section A5.106.4.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking. If the project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 200 feet of the visitors' entrance, readily visible to passers-by, for 15 percent of visitor motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one two -bike capacity rack. (n) Table A5.106.4.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.3 Changing rooms. For buildings with over 10 tenant - occupants, provide changing/shower facilities for tenant -occupants only in accordance with Table A5.106.4.3 or document arrangements with - 100 - nearby changing/shower facilities. TABLE A5.106.4.3 NUMBER 2-TIER (12" X 15" X OF SHOWER/CHANGING 72") PERSONAL TENANT- FACILITIES REQUIRED EFFECTS 0-10 1 unisex shower 1 11-50 1 unisex shower 2 51-100 1 unisex shower 3 101-200 1 shower stall per gender 4 Over 200 1 shower stall per gender for One 2-tier locker for each 200 additional tenant- each 50 additional occupants tenant -occupants Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (o) Section A5.106.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.6.1 Reduce parking capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on -site parking area by 20% by: 0� 1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan; or 2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation. Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local (p) Section A5.406.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.406.1 Choice of materials. Compared to other products in a given product category, choose materials proven to be characterized by one or more of the following for a minimum of 5 percent of the total - 101 - value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. SECTION 35: Section 24.108 of Article XV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.108. 2016 California Energy Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Energy Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth as the Energy Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 36: Section 24.109 of Article XV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.109. Energy Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Energy Code is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph (i) is hereby added to Section 100 of the 2010 California Energy Code to read as follows: (i) Energy permit fee. Energy permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the - 102 - approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. SECTION 37: Findings and Justifications. Findings of fact and justifications of the City Council of the aforementioned amendment that justify local amendments and to the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 CCR, on the basis of specific local climatic, topographic or geologic conditions and submitted to the City Council under separate cover for approval. SECTION 38: Ordinances Repealed. Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. SECTION 39 Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase or word of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more chapters, articles, sections, subsections, subdivisions, clauses, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective. - 103 - SECTION 40: Effect of Code on Past Actions and obligations. The adoption of this Ordinance does not affect any civil lawsuit instituted or filed or prosecutions for ordinance violations committed on or prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, filed or deposited pursuant to the requirements of any ordinance. SECTION 41: References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former Ordinance No. 1217, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within this Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1217 of the City of Vernon, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed. SECTION 42: Penalty. Unless otherwise provided in the Vernon Municipal Code, any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. SECTION 43: Copies on File with City Clerk. Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, one certified copy of each of the following: 2016 Fire Code, 2016 California Building Code, 2016 California Electrical Code and 2006 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, 2016 California Mechanical Code, 2016 California Plumbing Code, 2016 California Existing Building Code, 2015 International Existing Building Code, 2016 California Residential Code, - 104 - 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2016 California Energy Code shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 44: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall attest and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk's, or Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law. - 105 - SECTION 45: Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective and shall be in full force on the thirty-first day after the passage thereof; provided, however that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued, and the applicant may proceed with the construction in strict compliance with Ordinance No. 1237, provided however that physical construction is started within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion according to said Ordinance No. 1237. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016. ATTEST: City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brian Byun, Deputy City Attorney Name: Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem - 106 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1237 was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council held on Tuesday, , by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSENT: Councilmembers: And thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this day of California. (SEAL) 2016, at Vernon, City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk - 107 - ORDINANCE NO. 1237 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 7, FIRE REGULATIONS AND 24, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE VERNON MUNICIPAL CODE, ALONG WITH AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES: (1) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 24 CCR PART 9; (2) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 24 CCR PART 2; (3) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 3; (4) THE 2006 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (5) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 4; (6) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 24 CCR PART 5; (7) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 24 CCR PART 10; (8) THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE; (9) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 24 CCR PART 2.5; (10) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ALSO CALLED THE CALGREEN CODE, 24 CCR PART 11, AND; (11) THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 24 CCR PART 6; REPEALING ALL PRIOR ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 1217 adopted the following codes with certain modifications and changes: the 2013 California Fire Code, the 2013 California Building Code, the 2013 California Electrical Code, the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, the 2013 California Mechanical Code, the 2013 California Plumbing Code, the 2013 California Existing Building Code, the 2012 International Existing Building Code, the 2013 California Residential Code, the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, also called the CALGreen Code, and the 2013 California Energy Code; and WHEREAS, the City codified said Ordinance in Chapters 7 and 24 of the Vernon Municipal Code; and WHEREAS, every three years, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") adopts the California Building Standards Code ("CBSC") Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which establish uniform standards for all occupancies in the state for the construction and maintenance of buildings, plumbing systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems and fire and life safety systems; and WHEREAS, since the passage of Ordinance No. 1217, the Commission adopted a new edition of the CBSC which shall apply to all occupancies and become effective on January 1, 2017; and WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7, allow certain amendments to the CBSC to be made by a local government provided express findings are made to show that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions and additions to the CBSC set forth in this Ordinance are based upon the express findings set forth under a separate resolution; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 50022.2 et seq. of the California Government Code, which authorizes the City to adopt the CBSC and other uniform and model codes, the City intends to adopt with amendments: (a) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, (b) Chapters A2 and A5 and repair criteria of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, as the minimum seismic retrofit requirements for buildings of tilt -up and concrete frame construction types for those property owners who voluntarily propose to retrofit their buildings, and (c) the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials which code was previously adopted in - 2 - Ordinance No. 1073, remains unchanged, and shall be the standard for the repair of structures damaged during a disaster event; and WHEREAS, the administrative amendments to the CBSC provide for a Board of Appeals and authorize the City Council to determine the membership of said Board of Appeals; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Government Code Section 50022.3, the City Council on November 15, 2016, 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 December 6, 2016, for the purpose of considering the adoption of said Codes. 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 all of the foregoing recitals are true and correct. SECTION 2: 2016 California Fire Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including appendices A, B, BB, D, and H and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 3: 2016 California Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, Appendices H and J, and all standards contained therein, including all - 3 - applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 4: 2016 California Residential Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Residential Code and Appendix V thereof, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 5: 2016 California Electrical Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Electrical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 6: 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, as published by the International Code Council Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein or later amended, said International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated - 4 - herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 7: 2016 California Plumbing Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 8: 2016 California Mechanical Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Mechanical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 9: 2016 California Existing Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference Appendix Chapter Al of the 2016 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including all tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes contained therein. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 10: 2015 International Existing Building Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2015 - 5 - International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said 2015 International Existing Building Code, is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 11: 2016 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, also known as CALGreen Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including applicable tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A-4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time. SECTION 12: 2016 California Energy Code Adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Energy Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 13: Section 7.10 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.10. 2016 California Fire Code, adopted. - 6 - The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Fire Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including appendices A, B, BB, D, and H and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and are hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 14: Section 7.12 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.12. Amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 104.7.2, technical assistance, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph to read as follows: When there is a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, or other potential life or serious property threatening situation, the fire code official can request the owner, occupant, or operator to hire a private fire protection or hazardous materials investigator, acceptable to the fire code official and at the expense of the owner or operator, to provide a full report of the incident, including, without limitation, such matters as origin, cause, circumstances or proposed solutions to the problem. (b) Section 104.12 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.12 False alarms. The fire code official is authorized to - 7 - assess a service charge, as set forth by resolution, against the person owning or responsible for an alarm system when a fire department response occurs as a result of the third false alarm at the same address or location within any twelve month period, and for each subsequent false alarm thereafter, or against any person who intentionally, or in violation of the law reports, or causes to be reported, a false alarm to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the City of Vernon Fire Department. (c) Section 104.13 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.13 Vehicle/trailer creating hazard. Whenever it is determined by a fire code official or his representative that an unattended or attended vehicle/trailer parked or stopped upon any public street, road, alley, right-of-way, or upon private property, creates an immediate danger or fire hazard to itself, other vehicles, persons, or surrounding property, the fire code official shall request the local law enforcement agency to cause the removal of the vehicle/trailer to a safe location, and the local law enforcement agency shall cause the removal at the expense of the registered owner of the vehicle/trailer, and a notice of the removal shall be given to the registered owner as soon as feasible. (d) Section 104.14 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.14 Outside obstructions. No person shall park or place any material or vehicle in any established exit way, driveway, gateway, or alleyway between buildings that would hamper the ingress of fire equipment in case of a fire, explosion, hazardous materials incident, - 8 - or other potential life or serious property threatening situation. When in the opinion of the fire code official or his representative, any driveway, gateway, or alleyway between buildings is so obstructed by objects, materials, or vehicles as to impede the ingress or egress of said way, it shall be removed immediately upon order of the fire code official or his representative. When such obstruction is a vehicle, it may be removed or impounded at the owner's expense and as prescribed by law. (e) Section 104.15 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 104.15 Fire safety officer. When in the opinion of the fire code official, it is necessary for the preservation of life and property, due to the hazardous nature of an event, production, operation, or function, the fire code official shall require the owner, agent, production company, or lessee to employ or cause the employment of one or more fire department safety officers to be on duty at such place during such activity. (f) Section 105.1.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.1.7 Investigation fees; work without a permit. Whenever any work, operation or action for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, an investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be double the amount of the permit fee set forth in the fee schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this - 9 - code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law. (g) Section 105.1.1 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.1.1 Permits required. Permits required by this code shall be obtained from the fire code official. Issued permits shall be conspicuously displayed on the premises designated therein at all times and shall be readily available for inspection by code officials. Permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution by the City Council. (h) Section 105.6.26 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 105.6.26 Lumber yards, woodworking plants, and pallet storage. A permit is required for storage or processing of lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333ft3) (236m3), or outside pallet storage in excess of 240 units and inside storage in excess of 64 units. (i) Section 105.6.50 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.6.50 General use permit. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, a general use permit shall be obtained from the fire code official for any activity or operation not specifically addressed in this article, which in the judgment of the fire code official, is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property. (j) Chapter 1, Section 105.7.19 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.7.19 High -piled storage. A construction permit is required for installation or modification of high -piled combustible - 10 - storage in racks. When using any building or portion thereof exceeding twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet for high -piled combustible storage in racks, a floor plan showing the dimensions and location of the rack system shall be submitted with the application for such permits. (k) Section 105.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Fire permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code. (1) Section 113.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.6 Fees for services, establishment; review. The fire code official is authorized to collect fees for services established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The fire code official shall review fees charged for such services at least annually and shall, with approval of the City Administrator, recommend changes to the council when costs for such services make it appropriate. (m) Section 113.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.7 Operational permit fees. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all operational permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code. (n) Section 113.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.8 Construction permit fees. Construction permit fees shall be paid at the time of the permit issuance. In addition to the permit fee, the applicant shall pay a plan check fee. The fee set forth and established for the particular activity by a resolution of the City Council shall accompany all construction permits required pursuant to the provisions of this code. (o) Section 113.9 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 113.9 Re -inspection fee. Whenever an inspection is scheduled under Section 105.2.2 and the permittee is not ready for inspection and does not inform the fire code official or his delegate at least 2 hours prior to the scheduled inspection, a re -inspection fee may be assessed. (p) Section 114 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: SECTION 114 - RESPONSIBILITY 114.1 Responsibility for costs. Persons who personally or through another, willingly, negligently, or in violation of law set a fire, allow a fire to be set, allow a fire kindled or attended by them to escape from their control, allow any hazardous material to escape from their control, neglect to properly comply with any written notice of the fire chief, or willfully or negligently allow the continuation of a violation of this code and amendments thereto, are liable for the direct and indirect expenses of fighting the fire, any investigation, or for direct and indirect expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident. Such expenses shall be a charge against that - 12 - person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person, and is collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied and a lien may be attached to the involved property. (q) The definitions of "awning, "false alarm," "fire chief," "fire code official," "fire safety officer," and "safety container" are hereby added or amended to Section 202 of Chapter 2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code in alphabetical order to read as follows: AWNING. An architectural projection that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration and is wholly supported by the building to which it is attached. An awning is comprised of a lightweight frame structure over which a covering is attached. FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists, or the activation of any fire alarm system due to malfunction, mechanical or electrical defect, improper operation or procedure by any person, or a false oral or written report to any department of the City of Vernon that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the Vernon Fire Department. FIRE CHIEF. The chief officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction or his/her designee. FIRE CODE OFFICIAL. The fire chief or other member of the fire service appointed by the fire chief charged with the administration and enforcement of this code. FIRE SAFETY OFFICER. A sworn member of the fire department serving the jurisdiction assigned to preserve life and property at a location, due to the hazardous nature of the activity of an event, production, - 13 - operation, or function. SAFETY CONTAINER. An approved container of not over 5 gallons capacity, having a self -closing lid and spout cover. (r) Section 304.1.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows: 304.1.1.1 Waste material near photovoltaic array system. Accumulation of waste material shall not be permitted underneath nor within 10 feet from a mounted photovoltaic array system. (s) Section 311.2.2 Exceptions 1 and 2, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code are hereby deleted. (t) Section 312.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 312.2 Guard posts. Guard posts shall comply with all of the following requirements: 1. Constructed of steel not less than 8 inches (204mm) in diameter and concrete filled. 2. Spaced no more than 4 feet (1219mm) between posts on center. 3. Set not less than 4 feet (1219mm) deep in a concrete footing of not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) in diameter. 4. Set with the top of the posts not less than 4 feet (1219mm) above ground. S. Located not less than 3 feet (914 mm) from the protected object. 6. Posts shall be painted safety yellow. (u) Section 315.4.3 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: - 14 - 315.4.3 Pallet storage height and total accumulation for storage. Pallet storage in the open shall not exceed 15 feet (4,572 mm) in height and a total aggregate content not exceeding 6,750 cubic feet. Aisle separation of 15 feet (4,572 mm) is required before the next pile or stack is created. Storage of pallets in excess of 240 pallets requires a permit per Sec. 105.6.25. (v) Section 315.4.4 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4 Pallets. All pallets must be stacked so that there is visibility through the stacks to the adjacent aisles, or so organized to assure that no temporary living facilities or places of refuge are hidden from view. Pallets shall be stacked or piled with due regard to the stability of piles, and in no case higher than 15 feet (4,572 mm). (w) Section 315.4.4.1 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4.1 Clearance around pallets. Aisles between and around open pallet stacks shall be at least 15 feet (4,572 mm) in width and maintained free from accumulated rubbish, equipment, or other articles or materials. (x) Chapter 3, Section 315.4.4.2 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 315.4.4.2 Pallet storage next to structure/awning. when pallets are stored near a structure/awning, the height of the storage shall be restricted to no higher than the structure/awning and cannot exceed the height of the structure/awning, or 15 feet (4,572 mm), whichever is less. (y) Section 503.2.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 15 - 503.2.1. Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 27 feet (8,229 mm) and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 15 feet (4,472 mm). (z) Section 505.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be a minimum of 12 inches high with a minimum width of 2 inches. where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained. (aa) Section 507.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5. Fire hydrant systems. When any portion of the facility or building protected is in excess of 150 feet from a water supply on a public street, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains capable of supplying the required fire flow shall be provided when required by the fire code official. (bb) Section 507.5.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 507.5.5. Clear space around hydrants. Clear space of 31 feet - 16 - (9448.8 mm) in front of, 4 feet (914 mm) in rear of and 10 feet (3048 mm) on both sides shall be maintained around each onsite hydrant. (cc) Section 901.4.7 is hereby added to Chapter 9 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code read as follows: 901.4.7 Protection of fire protection systems and equipment. Fire protection systems and equipment subject to possible vehicular damage shall be adequately protected with guard posts in accordance with Section 312 Vehicle Impact Protection, and modifications adopted under this code. (dd) Section 2404.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2404.2. Location of spray -finishing operations. All inside or outside spray -finishing operations shall be conducted in an approved spray booth constructed in accordance with Section 2404. (ee) Section 5601.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5601.1. Prohibited and limited acts. Explosive materials shall not be manufactured, tested or stored within the limits of the City of Vernon. (ff) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1. Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings within the City of Vernon and in areas 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) or more from the outside boundary of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school shall be in approved containers not exceeding 10,000 gallons in size. In areas of a lot or parcel within 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of the outside boundary of said school, the - 17 - only Class I or Class II liquids approved for storage in above ground tanks is diesel fuel which shall be in approved containers and shall be limited to either two (2) 1,000 gallon tanks or one (1) 2,000 gallon tank. (gg) Section 6101.4 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6101.4 Inside storage or use. No LP -gases of any type or mixture shall be permitted in any occupancy either for sale, use or storage without approval of the fire code official. (hh) Section 6103.2.2.1 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6103.2.2.1 Portable containers on motorized equipment. The use of portable containers of LP -gas as motorized equipment fuel in occupancies is limited as follows: LP -gas fuel tanks on motorized equipment are limited to two per vehicle with a combined capacity not to exceed 50 pounds. Refilling of tanks shall not be permitted within the occupancy and shall be permitted only in approved locations determined by the fire code official. (ii) Section 6104.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 6104.1. Storage of liquefied petroleum gases. Storage and transportation of LP -gas and the installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 58 and shall be subject to the approval of the fire code official. Storage is permitted within the limits of the City of Vernon except within 1,000 feet (304,800 mm) of a kindergarten through 12th grade public school. Exception: Storage of LP -gas not exceeding 2,000 gallons per parcel in approved containers is permitted in all areas within the - 18 - limits of the City of Vernon. (jj) Section 6104.3.3 is hereby added to Chapter 61 of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code to read as follows: 6104.3.3 Tank orientation. Unless special protection is provided and approved by the fire code official, containers of LP -gas shall be oriented so that their longitudinal axes do not point toward other LP -gas containers, vital process equipment, control rooms, loading stations, flammable liquid storage tanks or required fire access roads. (kk) Table B105.2 of Appendix B of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TABLE B105.2 REQUIRED FIRE -FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES Automatic Sprinkler System Minimum Fire -Flow Flow Duration (Design Standard) (gallons per minute) (hours) No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table 13105.1(2) California Fire Code B105.1(2)a at the reduced flow rate Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) California Fire Code 13105.1(2)e at the reduced flow rate For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Um. a. The reduced fire -flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute. (11) Appendix C, of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby deleted. (mm) Section D103.1 of Appendix D of the 2016 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: D103.1. Access road. The dimension of the fire access road turnarounds shall be in accordance with City of Vernon standards. SECTION 15: Section 7.11 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 19 - (a) Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the City. (b) Whenever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the City. SECTION 16: Section 7.12-1 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.12-1. Enactment of penalty sections. All offenses set forth in this Article II shall be enforced pursuant to this Ordinance and section 1.8-1 of the Vernon Municipal Code. SECTION 17: Section 7.13 of Chapter 7 of the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7.13. Application for permit and issuance. All applications for permits to construct as required under the provisions of the California Fire Code shall be accompanied by plan check and permit fees established in a fee schedule adopted by the city council. (a) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the director of community services for that purpose. (b) Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall be submitted in a minimum of four sets with each application for a permit. The director of community services may require plans and calculations to be prepared and designed by an engineer licensed by the State to practice as such. (c) Permit issuance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the California Building Code as adopted and may be amended by the City Council of the City of Vernon. - 20 - SECTION 18: Section 24.10 of Article II of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.10. 2016 California Building Code, adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Building Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2. Volumes 1 and 2, and Appendices H and J, and all standards contained therein, including all applicable tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted by as the Building Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 19: Section 24.11 of Article II of Chapter 24 the Vernon Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.11. Building Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 105.8 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 105.8 Responsibility of permitter. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. - 21 - (b) Section 110.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 110.7 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (c) Section 111.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. `Change in Use, shall include, but not be limited to, any change in occupancy classification or any change of tenancy of a building for which a new business license or certificate of occupancy is required under the Code of the City of Vernon. 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 - 22 - 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 ordinances of this jurisdiction. 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. Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for work exempt from permits under Section 105.2. A certificate of occupancy shall not be required for a change in Tenancy of a Group R Occupancy. (d) Section 1505.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1505.1 Roof assembly requirements. The roof assembly on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in Table 1505.1 except that only fire retardant roof coverings meeting class A or B roofing assemblies are permitted in the City of Vernon. Roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. The roofing assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering, which is assigned a roof classification. Exception: Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter 24 or Section 2610. (e) Section 1507.3.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1507.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid structural sheathing boards. (f) Section 1613.5.2 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 - 23 - Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.2 Structural Separation. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 Equation 12.12-1 to read as follows: sM = cT� (12.12-1) (g) Section 1613.5.3 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.3 Values for Vertical Combinations. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 as follows: 3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction. (h) Section 1613.5.4 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.4 Wood Diaphragms. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 as follows: 12.11.2.2.3 Wood Diaphragms. In wood diaphragms, the continuous ties shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing. Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toe nails or nails subject to withdrawal nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective as providing ties or struts required by this section. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following: 1. The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties. - 24 - 2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear. (i) Section 1613.5.5 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.5.5 Maximum SDS Value in Determination of C. and Ev. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.3 as follows: 12.8.1.3 Maximum SDs Value in Determination of Ca and Ev. The value of Cs and Ev are permitted to be calculated using a value of SDS equal to 1.0 but not less than 70% of SDs as defined in Section 11.4.4, provided that all of the following criteria are met: 1. The structure does not have irregularities, as defined in Section 12.3.2; 2. The structure does not exceed five stories above the lower of the base or grade plane as defined in Section 11.2, and, where present, each mezzanine level shall be considered a story for the purpose of this limit; 3. The structure has a fundamental period, T, that does not exceed 0.5 seconds, as determined using Section 12.8.2; 4. The structure meets the requirements necessary for the redundancy factor, p, to be permitted to be taken as 1.0, in accordance with Section 12.3.4.2; 5. The site soil properties are not classified as Site Classes E or F, as defined in Section 11.4.2; and 6. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II, as defined in Section 1.5.1. _,(,!) Section 1613.8 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: - 25 - Deleted: (j) Section 1613.7 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:1 1613.7 Seismic Design Provisions for Hillside Buildings. 1613.7.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing such buildings on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). These regulations establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of earthquakes.1 1613.7.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of the lateral - force -resisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral -force -resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this division. Exception: Non -habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations. 1613.7.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain terms are defined as follows:1 BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation.I DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge.T DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately perpendicular to the slope contours.1 PODNDATION is concrete or masonry which supports a building, including footings, stem walls, retaining walls, and grade beams. I FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a foundation running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation. HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.33). If only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building. PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as described in Sections 1613.7.5 and 1613.7.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation.' SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.7.6 and 1613.7.7.4..1 UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm.) UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge.¶ 1613.7.4 Analysis and Design.1 1613.7.4.1 General. Every hillside buildi fi1 Deleted: k 1613.8 Suspended Ceilings. Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this section. 1613.8.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.8.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect. 1613.8.3 Sprinkler Heads. All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire -resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations shall have a 2 inch (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25mm) in all horizontal directions. Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 inch (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension. Sprinkler heads penetrating fire - resistance -rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714 of this Code. 1613.8.4 Special Requirements for Means of Egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more shall comply with the following provisions. 1613.8.4.1 General. Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of - 26 - vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby. 1613.8.4.2 Assembly Device. All lay -in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs. 1613.8.4.3 Emergency Systems. Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1008.3 of this Code. 1613.8.4.4 Supports for Appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements. (k) Section 1704.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Deleted: 1 Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1704.6 Structural Observations. Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1 or 1704.6.2, the owner shall employ a structural observer to perform structural observations as defined in Section 1702. The structural observer shall be one of the following individuals: 1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or 2. A registered design professional designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations. - 27 - The owner and owner's representative shall submit a written report to the building official certified by the structural observer, contractors, subcontractors and special inspectors under penalty of perjury that said persons have identified the specific major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure and that said persons have reviewed the scheduling of the required observations. Said specific major structural elements and connections and scheduling shall be submitted to the building official as an attachment to said written report. Any person observing such deficiencies shall promptly report same in writing to the owner or owner's representative, special inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the form prescribed by the building official, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural observer which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved shall be required before acceptance of the work by the building official. (1) Section 1704.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Deleted: Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1704.6.1 Structural observations for seismic resistance. A report of the structural observations shall be provided to the building official by the structural observer for those structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, where one or more of the following conditions exist: 1. The structure is classified as Risk Category III or IV - 28 - in accordance with Table 1604.5. 2. The height of the structure is greater than 75 feet (22860 mm) above the base. 3. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II in accordance with Table 1604.5, and a lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof. Exception: One-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 2,000 square feet in area, provided the adjacent grade is not steeper than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10% sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D. 4. when so designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design. 5. When such observation is specifically required by the building official. DCiet2d: n (m) Section 1705.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows: 1705.3 Concrete Construction. The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3. Exceptions: Special inspection shall not be required for: 1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. 2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of - 29 - buildings three stories or less in height that are fully supported on earth or rock where: 2.1. The footings support walls of light -frame construction; 2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1805.4.2; or 2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction. 3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa). 4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade. (ji) Section 1705.12 of the 2016 Edition of the California Deleted: Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1705.12 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections for seismic resistance shall be required as specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.12.1 through 1705.12.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following: 1. The structure consists of light -frame construction; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as - 30 - determined in Section 1613.3.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm) 2. The seismic force -resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.3.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm) 3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade plane, is not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F and does not have any of the following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7: 3.1 Torsional or extreme torsional irregularity. 3.2 Nonparallel systems irregularity. 3.3 Stiffness -soft story or stiffness -extreme soft story irregularity. 3.4 Discontinuity in lateral strength -weak story irregularity. (o) Section 1807.1.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B and Section 5.2) and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (p) Section 1807.1.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California - 31 - Deleted: p Deleted: q Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (g) Section 1809.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California DeWW: Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10- percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of grade beams supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 bars. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3. - 32 - RECONS EN& a > b bS2'0' a --r MIN, 2-94 REBAR (TOP & SOMM) b - - 8Q7T061PLATEfPYPd � GR,wE STEPPED FOUNDATIONS FIGURE 1809.3 STEPPED FOOTING Deleted: s (,r) Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light -frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry -unit footings supporting walls of light -frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Prescriptive footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. TABLE 1809.7 PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF LIGHT -FRAME CONSTRUCTION e,b,°,a.° NUMBER OF FLOORS SUPPORTED BY THE FOOTING' WIDTH OF FOOTING (inches) THICKNESS OF FOOTING (inches) 1 12 6 2 15 6 3 18 8 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4. b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing. - 33 - C. Not Adopted. d. See Section 1908 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. e. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. f. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required for supporting one floor. g. Not Adopted. (Ls) Section 1809.12 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the building official. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands. The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footing supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the American National Standards Institute/American Wood Council National Design Specifications (ANSI/AWC NDS). Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. (_) Section 1810.3.2.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS. Round - 34 - Deleted: t Deleted: u timber elements shall conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. DeleEed: v _u) Section 1905.1.7 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following: 14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F. 14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows: (a) Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement or cementious material per cubic yard. (b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness. (c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections. In detached one- and two-family dwellings - 35 - three stories or less in height and constructed with stud -bearing walls, are permitted to have plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. Deleted: w (v) Section 1905.1 is amended and Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11 are added to Chapter 19 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1.9 through 1905.1.11. 1905.1.9 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.7.5, by adding Section 18.7.5.7 and 18.7.5.8 as follows: 18.7.5.7 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1, Items (a) through (c), over the full height of the member. 18.7.5.8 At any section where the design strength, (DPn, of the column is less than the sum of the shears Ve computed in accordance with ACI 318 Sections 18.7.6.1. and 18.6.5.1 for all the beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1 through 18.7.5.3 shall be provided. For beams framing into opposite sides of the column, the moment components are permitted to be assumed to be of opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, (DPn, of the column, these moments are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis. 1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. Modify ACI 318, Section - 36 - 18.10.4, by adding Section 18.10.4.6 as follows: 18.10.4.6 - Walls and portions of walls with Pu > 0.35Po shall not be considered to contribute to the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquake -induced forces. Such walls shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 Section 18.14. 1905.1.11 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6. Modify ACI 318, by adding Section 18.12.6.2 as follows: 18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed over precast floor and roof elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6 db in thickness, where db is the diameter of the largest reinforcement in the topping slab. (w) Section 2304.10.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2304.10.1 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance with the appropriate methodology in Section 2301.2. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.1. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. (x) Section 2304.12.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2304.12.5 Wood used in retaining walls and crib walls. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be - 37 - Deleted: x Deleted: y used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. �y) Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2305.4 Quality of Nails. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand -driven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing construction may be taken at no more than the nail -head -area ratio of that of the same size hand -driven nails. (tiz) Section 2305.5 is hereby added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2305.5 Hold-down connectors. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable seismic load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product. Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing. aa) Section 2306.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2306.2 wood -frame diaphragms. Wood -frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are - 38 - Deleted: z Deleted: as Deleted: bb fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members. Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide. (bb) Section 2306.3 is amended in Chapter 23 of the 2016 Deleted' cc Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2306.3 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of AWC SDPWS shall include the following: 1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center. 2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces in structures assigned - 39 - to Seismic Design Category D, E or F is 400 pounds per linear foot (plf). Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. 3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf or less using LRFD. 4. Table 4.3B application is not allowed for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, application of Table 4.3C of AWC SDPWS shall not be used below the top level in a multi -level building. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or 2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the AWC SDPWS. - 40 - Deleted: dd cc) Section 2307.2 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2307.2 Flood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable. Deleted: ee (dd) Table 2308.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Deleted: 1 / / / - 41 - TABLE ZlJM F. 11 WALL BRACING RCOUMUAER75 PANEL LOCATICK motamm riasumer SFISAA. STORY P&CIIMaOF 'PACING 'PACINGSPACED 10 C.) AND N�LM PERCENTAGE IXI DrAFAC'FO oft t DEWON COMTWN ,U SPACIED PAAELS FROMEAC" CATEGORY SECTION"" ILL LIM' END OF BRACED WALL LINE B,.d.g M.'Me Le 0". w5p w 9, Pas, PCP. "m cw A mlt It f -I r . ..... 'it tr .II wall I—gt Sri wJl=Ia1ISI:ir L 0, kA-- 71, oq ,Ll 75', si WJ 1,,VLh. S )0 2V 11nt h.- wl' All. ...I -I I., N. '"W k"U. ll� hA� �—I� o-w. L -inn T'rl "1", 7, F L S' 4-,hw. 41:dI . .. ... 11l1: w, Z—.tr L'V& lfllC "lk 1-4 mclba'. - 42 - ee) Section 2308.6.5 and Figure 2308.6.5.1 of the 2016 Dde6ad: f f Edition of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.5 Alternative bracing. An alternate braced wall (ABW) or a portal frame with hold-downs (PFH) described in this section is permitted to substitute for a 48-inch (1219 mm) braced wall panel of Method DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP or HPS. For Method GB, each 96-inch (2438 mm) section (applied to one face) or 48-inch (1219 mm) section (applied to both faces) or portion thereof required by Table 2308.6.1 is permitted to be replaced by one panel constructed in accordance with Method ABW or PFH. 2308.6.5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 3/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N). The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with - 43 - the manufacturer's recommendations. The ABW shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned -down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned -down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. Where the ABW is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, the wood structural panel sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one -quarter points and tie -down device uplift capacity shall be not less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N). F.IIN err' ' HICK SNOOD a SIR'JG I'JRA,-ANEL a w SF+EA IH NG ON ONE F AGE FAN 2a4 ' WW NG MN DOU MS REQU REC 7 S F:10.S L;PUE R HE ADE R AB REQUIRED HOLD DOM PER SEC- ON 23,3551 2 -9tl'N PANEL F^.R PANEL SPL CE I I- NFE:CFL'; AU KAN NG 'ANE. • LO:;LS SHACE 0•A:R AND BE FAS ENEU 10 LEND 14 L FA COMION I--iAM NG ad CONION OR GA"Q 1 ZF P SGA N A -EAT c` O G AT PANE- EDGES FOR S NGLE S-ORY AND A-4` O C AI IA14L- zDGES F OR 'HE F R5 - Of 2 S- OR ES ANCHOR BOL I S PEN SEA: CN _I :;.t.1 M N,PAL)M RE NI ORC NG 01 1 OLND.AI -CN CNE ?4 SM OF rWC SO- - CIA OF FCO NG REN ORC %Kj -,HALL SE L APPED 46 21 NICHE S LI N Pnr SI. I inch - 25 1 mm. 1 foot - 404 8 mm. a so..Iu,m..:.,.�a+uwsrsuto.,wc�wnrune.u�rlwaenre.nelssz-n,n��wl�W.mlw.,.al.vnmlwvw.uu.mao..tl,nr,mnr FIGURE 230&6.5.1 ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (ABW) =M= (ff) Section 2308.6.5.2 and Figure 2308.6.5.2 of the 2016 99 Edition of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH). A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have a full-length header. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inchminimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued -laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2-inch by 12-inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.10.1 shall be permitted to be used. A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full-length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing. One anchor bolt not - 45 - less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds (15 570 N). Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N). The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The PFH panels shall be supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing or turned -down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned - down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped not less than 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line. Where a PFH is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 24 inches (610 mm). - 46 - EXTENT Uf -11 NJ H COUIa.F PORT:d FRAME ;T',M 1P UG ;At I 'AM[ I. S. ........ I A If NI OF Hf AI*R . SINOLL PORTAL T RAML oCNE BRACED N"LLPATILL IdV COJG LB FE CC'1M r.F v cT MN 3`x'I <"5 NF I HIE ADER 8 To 1"F'CALFORTALFRAML?\ - CONSIR011I ON �.�. alp r,SrRnf>GFFasrESHLaf TNC; I I I FASTEN TOP PI. ATE TO HFACER NCTH TAC' f QIR PANf-1 WI ICE _ F I = IONS OF < S NKER NA S AT 3 O C -R NFFJFUt PANEL EDGES Li SNAIL eF PACCICEC ANC t 'B} F0. IFN SHFATHINL TC LEADER Vi NH t^ V) MI:N N OCCUR W'I N FA CUE I CR AIVAN 7F0 BCx NA LS N CR C PATTERN AS 4 N CF FCRTAI HE CHIT 1 _ SHCWN ANU 3- O C IN AIL FRAIA NC (STUDS !)NL ROW Of T''F CAL I IRCCKINCANCSIL5!FiF !011- A I N. FIG I 0 FRAMING i) �---AN VIL IH='K FCR ONE ST(Jf!"5:f<UC: URES NAL N( SRFU1JRFC MN ic'm- 24`FCR USE N FRSTCFPfJC STCRI AT EACH FANE t E CC[ 1 S'Rl1CTURES fCLUBLE BLOCK NC . 1 S JbLC THE a<S MUST I 1 Pf N 111 f: !X, T HER , I Il M'N .xx f RAM NC NI +^tir/KT RS - t M'.N. IT,CKNL55 WCOC S lRlll:i TMtA! PANE:_-^'.- MN UfI L"1- >x4 P!:til �7--MIN 3'alll F1 T f PCVM !;E,,1U iEMLELXX'I We CONCRT If NNDNALEV NIOFkAmNc N �, M.N IOUO LB I GOWN ACCUHUANCE OVi Tf1 MANUFACT'L RFkE. L;FV'(A- RFI:(lAFAFNU+I I'ONSI SFt II N' 3Kh For Sl. I inch = 25.4 Dun 1 fD t -. 30,11.3 r11D1, i pouud = 4.448 N. i FneuNcrutux wti®edwSebult lleW4 CelelDeVDueE.Wlee[MAa•®efAY M1L Li.�-etdtnWYnumll4iaea(119 ne1)MmO atunurW ousel •t1leWln4 FIGURE 2308.6.5.2 PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS (PFH) q�) Section 2308.6.8.1 of Chapter 23 of the 2016 Edition of Deleted: zzh the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.8.1 Foundation requirements. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuous foundations. Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C. For structures in Seismic Design Categories D and E, exterior braced wall panels shall be in the same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and - 47 - Section 2308.1.1. (hh) Section 2308.6.9 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2308.6.9 Attachment of sheathing. Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Table 2308.6.1 or 2304.10.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.9.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official. All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing. (`i) Section 2609 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby deleted. (jj) Section 2610.9 is hereby added to Chapter 26 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 2610.9 Approved materials. Notwithstanding 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 - 48 - Deleted: ii Deleted: j j 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. (kk) Section J101 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: SECTION J101 GENERAL J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this Appendix J apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments and the control of grading site runoff, including erosion sediments and construction -related pollutants. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this Appendix J and the geotechnical report, the more restrictive requirement shall govern. In addition to the provisions contained in this Appendix J, the grading shall also comply with all provisions contained in Chapter 21 of the City code. J101.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this Appendix J shall not apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, in floodways within flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 or in flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but floodways have not been designated, - 49 - unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood. J101.3 Hazards. Whenever the building official determines that any land or any existing excavation or fill has, from any cause, become a menace to life or limb, or endangers public or private property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of public or private property, the owner or other person in legal control of the property concerned shall, upon receipt of a written notice thereof from the building official, correct such condition in accordance with the provisions of this Appendix J and the requirements and conditions set forth in the notice so as to eliminate such condition. The owner or other person in legal control of the property shall immediately comply with the provisions set forth in the notice and shall complete the work within 180 days from the date of the notice unless a shorter period of time for completion has been specified in the notice in which case the owner shall comply with the shorter period of time. Upon written application and good cause shown, the building official may approve the request for an extension of time to complete the work required by the notice. J101.4 Safety precautions. 1. If at any stage of work on an excavation or fill, the building official determines that the work has become or is likely to become dangerous to any person, or is likely to endanger any property, public or private, the building official is hereby authorized to require safety precautions to be immediately taken by the property owner as a condition to continuing such permitted work or to require - 50 - cessation thereof forthwith unless and until it is made safe and to amend the plans for such work. 2. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a flatter exposed slope or construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing, retaining walls or buttress fills, slough walls, desilting basins, check dams, benching, wire mesh and guniting, rock fences, revetments or diversion walls. 3. Upon the determination of the building official that such safety precautions during grading are necessary, the building official shall provide a notice and order to the permittee to implement same. After receiving such notice in writing it is unlawful for the permittee or any person to proceed with such work contrary to such order. J101.5 Protection of utilities. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be jointly and severally responsible for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services. J101.6 Protection of adjacent property. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be jointly responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking or other damage that might result. Special precautions approved by the building official shall be made to - 51 - prevent imported or exported materials from being deposited on the adjacent public way and/or drainage courses. J101.7 Storm water control measures. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud, debris and construction -related pollutants originating from the site during, and after, grading and related construction activities. Furthermore, the owner and permittee shall be jointly and severally responsible for putting into effect and maintaining appropriate measures as deemed by the building official to be necessary to prevent any change in cross -lot surface drainage that may adversely affect any adjoining property as a result of grading, construction -related activities or both. Such measures to prevent any adverse cross -lot surface drainage effects on adjoining property shall be required whether shown on approved grading plans or not. J101.8 Conditions of approval. In granting any permit under this code, the building official may include such conditions as he/she deems to be reasonably necessary to prevent the creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to: 1. Improvement of any existing grading to comply with the standards of this code. 2. Requirements for fencing of excavations or fills which would otherwise be hazardous. 3. Establishment of haul routes. 4. Establishment of water quality best management - 52 - Formatted: Indent: Left: 1", Hanging: 0.5" practices. DeleEed: 1 g101.9 Rules and regulations. J101.9.1 Rules. The permissive provisions of this chapter shall not be presumed to waive any regulations imposed by other statutes or other ordinances of the State of California or the City. J101.9.2 Regulations. If two or more pertinent regulations are not identical, those regulations shall prevail which are more restrictive or which afford greater safety to life, limb, health, property or welfare. For the purposes of these regulations, grading permits shall be considered as building permits and shall be subject to the administrative provisions of this code, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this Appendix J or the Vernon Municipal Code, or both. J101.10 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General. All grading plans and permits shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 21 of the City Code. Sites which have been graded and which require a grading permit under Appendix J Section J103 are subject to penalties and fines. Payment of penalty fines shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work. All best management practices shall be installed before grading begins or as instructed in writing by the building official. As grading progresses, all best management practices shall be updated as necessary to prevent erosion and control construction related pollutants from discharging from the site. All best management practices shall be maintained in good working order to the satisfaction of the building official unless final grading approval has been granted by the building official and all permanent drainage and erosion control systems, if required, are in place. - 53 - SECTION 20: Section 24.15 of Article III of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.15. 2016 California Electrical Code, adopted. (a) The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Electrical Code as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3 including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon. (b) The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, as published by the International Code Council Inc., including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein or later amended, said International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is adopted by reference as part of the Electrical Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 21: Section 24.16 of Article III of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.16. Electrical Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Article 110.14(A) of the 2016 Edition of the California - 54 - Electrical Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence to the end of the first paragraph: All stranded aluminum conductors shall be terminated with an approved compression terminal. (b) Article 200.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to add the following sentences after the title line: Color Coding. Grounded conductors of different voltage shall be identified by white and gray; grounded conductors of the 277/480 volt system shall be gray; grounded conductors of the lower voltage systems shall be white. (c) Article 230.22 of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 230.22 Insulation or Covering. Individual conductors shall be insulated or covered. Service entrance conductors from overhead service drops shall be installed in rigid metal raceways. Exception: The grounded conductor of a multiconductor cable shall be permitted to be bare. (d) Articles 334.10(3), (4) and (5) of the 2016 Edition of the California Electrical Code are hereby deleted. SECTION 22: The 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 303.1 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 303.1 Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied until a certificate of occupancy has been provided - 55 - in accordance with the California Building Codes as amended by the City of Vernon. _(mob) Section 402.6 is hereby added to the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions to read as follows: Sec. 402.6 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of this code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any such person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of this code. (_c) Section 402.7 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby added to read as follows: Sec 402.7 Utility Notification. An applicant for an electrical installation that will require an increase in the amount of power supply to the electrical service by more than 50 amps shall notify the Vernon Light and Power Department of the additional new load. (d) Section 402.8 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby added to read as follows: Sec 402.8 Energizing Electrical Equipment. No person shall energize or use any electrical equipment until it has been inspected and approved by the City. (_) Section 404.2 of the 2006 Edition of the International - 56 - DeWW:(b) Section 401.3(5) of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions is hereby deleted.1 Deleted: c Deleted: a Deleted: f Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 404.2 Electrical permit fees. Electrical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (€) Section 1102 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby deleted. (q) Section 1201.3 of the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative provisions is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec 1201.3 Appliance and fixture listing. All electrical equipment installed or used shall be listed and labeled by a City approved recognized testing agency. All equipment shall be installed in conformance with all instructions included as part of the listing. SECTION 23: Section 24.20 of Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: - 57 - Deleted: g Ddebed: h Sec. 24.20. 2016 California Mechanical Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Mechanical Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 24: Section 24.21 of Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.21. Mechanical Code amendments, additions, and deletions. (a) Section 104.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code to read as follows: 104.6 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Table 114.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 114.1 DWeoea: l MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES: Mechanical permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule - 58 - adopted by resolution of the City Council. SECTION 25: Section 24.25 of Article V of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.25. 2016 California Plumbing Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Plumbing Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 26: Section 24.26 of Article V of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.26. Plumbing Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Plumbing Code is amended as follows: (a) Section 104.6 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code to read as follows: 104.6 Responsibility of Permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Table 104.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California - 59 - Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 104.5. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES: Plumbing permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. (c) Table 422.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to add the following sentence after the third paragraph: If the actual number of expected occupants at the facility exceed the number of occupants provided in Table A, the number of plumbing facilities shall be determined based on the actual occupant load. Except that the number of lavatories for a garment manufacturing facility shall be one lavatory for every 15 employees of each sex. (d) Section 1101.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 1101.2 Where Required. Yard drainage piping and onsite storm drain systems that connects to a public storm drainage systems shall be installed in accordance with this chapter, approved public works standards and the provisions of Chapter 21 of the City Code. 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. Storm water shall flow away from buildings and adjoining properties. SECTION 27: Section 24.60 of Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.60. 2016 California Existing Building Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference Appendix Chapter - 60 - Al of the 2016 California Existing Building Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including the tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes contained therein as the seismic strengthening provisions for unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings for the City of Vernon. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 28: Section 24.64 of Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 24.64. Chapter A2 and A5 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code adopted. Chapter A2 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of tilt -up concrete wall buildings, and Chapter A5 of the 2015 International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of concrete buildings. These standards are established as a minimum guideline for those property owners voluntarily selecting to retrofit their structures and shall not be construed as the City of Vernon mandated program. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said 2015 International Existing Building Code® is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 29: Section 24.76 of Article XI of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby - 61 - amended as follows: Sec. 24.76. The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code adopted, repair criteria. The 2015 Edition of the International Existing Building Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc., subject however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article, is hereby adopted by reference as the Repair Criteria of the City of Vernon relating to disaster repair and reconstruction. SECTION 30: Section 24.77 of Article XI of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.77. International Existing Building Code amendments, additions and deletions. The 2015 International Existing Building Code is amended as follows: (a) International Existing Building Code Section 202 is hereby amended to add the following definitions in alphabetical order: International Building Code - shall mean the California Building Code as amended by the City of Vernon. Uncontrollable Event - shall mean an act of god including a seismic event, flood, fire, tsunami or other natural disaster beyond the control of the property owner. (b) International Existing Building Code Appendix A Chapter Al is hereby amended to read as follows: Appendix A Chapter Al Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings. - 62 - Section A 101 General - All damaged unreinforced masonry buildings and structures shall be repaired and strengthened in accordance with the California Existing Building Code adopted in Section 24.60. SECTION 31: Section 24.104 of Article XIII of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.104. 2016 California Residential Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Residential Code and Appendix V thereof, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all tables, indices, addenda and footnotes. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. SECTION 32: Section 24.105 of Article XIII of Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.105. Residential Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Residential Code is amended as follows: (a) Section R105.8 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision, that the applicant, the applicant's agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all the requirements of the code and any other law or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall exonerate any - 63 - person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions or intent of the code. (b) Section R108.7 is hereby added to Chapter 1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R108.7 Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (c) Section R301.1.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Section 5537 and 6737.1. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer - 64 - for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, D2 or E. (d) Section R301.1.4 is hereby added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R301.1.4 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with Section 1613.9 of the Building Code. (e) Items 1, 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.2.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows: 1. When exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required. 3. When the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below. 5. When portions of a floor level are vertically offset. (f) Section R301.2.2.3.8 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R301.2.2.3.8 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the International Building Code and ASCE 7, except - 65 - where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either 1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or 2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less. (g) Section R401.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2(1) shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations: 1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof. 2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm). Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, Di or D2 shall not be permitted. Exception: In non -occupied, single -story, detached storage - 66 - sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches. (h) Section R403.1.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, Di and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, Di and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations. (i) Section R403.1.3.6 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C that are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted. (j) Section R403.1.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10- percent slope). - 67 - For structures located in Seismic Design Categories Do, Di and D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5. RK0N8ffM: a > b a b NIFN' 2-W RERAR (TOP A BUMM) ,mom PLATE (1ST'.) STEPPED FOUTDATIONS FIGURE R403.1.5 STEPPED FOOTING (k) Section R404.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category Do, Di or D2. (1) Section R501.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for all buildings including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and - 68 - equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.3.8. (m) Section R503.2.4 is added to Chapter 5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows: R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4. METAL TIE 16GIL x 1 iFr x 4'Q MIN., (4 TOTAL) W/16-166 COMMON NAILS AS SHOWN -OR- METAL TIE 16GA. x 1 12' x (OPENING WIDTH .4'd" 1 MIN., (2 TOTAL) W124-16C COMMON NAILS a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers. b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header -joist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa). - 69 - C. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.2.5. FIGURE R503.2.4 OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS (n) Lines 35 and 36 of Table R602.3(1) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows: - 70 - TABLE 602.3(1) FASTENING SCHEDULE —continued ITEM DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS NUMBER AND TYPE OF FASTENERa� ° SPACING AND LOCATION Floor 24 2 "su611onr to (ois orgirder 3-16d box (3 r, ' 0.135 1.. or Z 16d common f3 : ,' 0 1621 Blind and face nail 25 2 "planks plank Nr beam —floor e: rant) P P 3.16d box (3 �, L 0.13E• l: or 2 16d common (3 !,' 0 1621 At each hearing. face nail 3-1fidcommon (3:,` D 1fi21 26 Band er rhn jolsl lu joist 4 10 box (3 " 0 128 ) or find nail 4 3 ` U.131 ' nai Is or 4.3 " la ga. staples. ''tn croxvn 2ki common 14 0.19� 7: or Nail each laver as follows: 32 'a r at top and bottom and staggered. I'M tins '3 " 0.1 28 ): nr 24 `o.c face nail at top and bottom L7 Builaup KSrdl and lieania 2 Incit lurnhrr 3' 0.131 "nalb slaggeml on oppnstte skies And: laves 2 ?Od coriumm (4 0. 021: or fa— wall at rnds and at each Spike 3IOdlist(3 '11281:or 3 3 " 0.131 "nails f-lcid hoc(3'z- 0.M, 28 Led er step snppc. tin4.jolsts nr rafte s 3lfidromm.,ni31;," 1116") or ¢ I Ik1 box (3" 0.1281; ur At each,lotst or varier, face nail 4 3 " 0.131 `nails 2O Bridging to joist 2 1 Od f,3 " 0,1281 Each end, Inc nail SPACING OF FASTENERS ITEM DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION FNNMBER AND Edgop ta" e *' BUILO(NG ELEMENTS TYPE OF FASTENER" 3)n suppiaW Wood "=wal paws, atWA , roof and Inarnlor waI lratlMngto hailing and partkNbowd wall sheatlwg to fralmng (sec Table R002.3(31 for wood structtral peal w(edvirwal sheaaeng to wall Iramlngl �0 1'' 6d common •:2 0.113 ) nail Nubfloco wall), 6 l "c j s.. 8d (ornmon '214 0.131 ') nad freof) 1 I 8d common nail (2 `, ` _CI -131) 6 12 92 lirs" 11r1' 1(kicommonf3 0.101nail tic 6 12 8d jZ1i," 0 131 ') deformed nail Oil— wail stasadrlrgl "suuetural cellulnsle filaerbaard li,'gahanized rooflrr nali. ?ic,-head 3 63 heathing diameter. or I 'crown staple 16ga.. 11+1"tong 14 25•'., "structural cellulosic 1 is "galvanized roofing nail. " 6' head diame- 3 F dlxrboard shealhhg ter, M I `crown staple 1691 I a - long _ 3 !; , yypstm, sheathing 'T - lva111zed rMlilignail: Staple galvanized Ii,'lnng: 1!a " ' 7 I l Tl pr• V. or S 3o "i gvpsuni sin atfimg`i i ;1 "galvanized tau&g nail: eraple galvanized "long. "screws. 1 7 1'r8 P8 Type lot` or S Wood strucaral palwls, corMYaallon sti law underlayrnent to naming '� s`) "and less 6ddeformed (2 0 1LU ) nad or " 6 12 8drommnn c21r, 0.171 1 nail 38 r I 8d common f2 h " 0. 1111 nail_ or 6 )" s" 8d deformed (21 •, 0 120'1 nail 39 1, ., i 1 rg" - 1, Ilkf common 13 " 0.148 ") nail: or 6 12 8ddef,nned(211,' 01201 rail fm SI I i. h th i.,, I tool = lot 8 ram 1 mile 1- twnr - 0 441 nr,- 1 k1i - 11 R9e MY. - 71 - TABLE R802.3(7)—contmWd FASTENING SCHEDULE a. \aik are —1h .amman. box or dotonned shanks except Mien athenarse staled. Nails used tar tramp(); and sheathing cormections :hail lime mlNmum a•raF1e benfi,gr fell „rwp,tb> a> I.— W k>, fui A-1, dunrete, of 0. 192 —1, 120d ..nmwu I.W. 90 LA for>tu""k d'u u"et.n luxe" dun I) 142 mph W" ml Lugn dun it 177 - h..,.d I M k,l for .Wok dianwers „10.1)2 -h ry Ira: b. Maples are tb page»ire a,d I.- mW— inch cn dumet _roan—kh. r. lads s1.11 be spaced al ,wl more thin h Inches on.enter a, ali >.ppam x'hme pans— 48loafs, or grea"er. d Fourlool ht 8-Gwl or 1 fool 641, Irxy parwk .hall br epldied —'i" P, c Spxing nl e.,.nrr>re >n" mKlud«d mr this raW .hall � b-4 n" T,hl« RF07..1 21 t l{1 Ih« Irimal« d«> , ss,nd>jr r' 130 ngrh.,, I—, it, la en,.hing —.A am. . -A parr) nh>f .hr uhi"g k g71dr —I »all I JuII le'p—d h in,91e+nn crq'r tihere:hc ulli,mlr tt'igl wnrl ""garalrt than OU mph md'tor a w, f,irig pmlrl font Vieallutg to inwmlMiale vlppyls hall Ic spaced 51nd,es on Tamer for minimum d&ireh di-- Imm ridges. ease, and gable ed —1k aid f i,uhes on ce,xe, ro xabie end.,it lraminp g C-p pro <h,: hi,g hall --.loin" to ANT\I ( I i%:-I .hall br u r I f w — onlarac« »alh (.A P,3 Fibn4snnl shenhirg shah cwdam la ASTM (108 Is sex ing of t--' on 11— h—tulw pa"x1 ey: s applie> "c panel edges :up port J b,- hammy{ nren,Ln> aid requue.l blosking a,W al Iloo, y.no,eten o"J. Spa,ing .f ("urns. ;ri —A slwadnng pares rdg— applt— I . pmwl nk- ""W.-d 1, Iramng'r hm and iwluireA I)h. kh,g Rl'n king of fl.ur d"eadung panel «dg«. "e.prirrd "r -her pnn"slam of Ilda ndr. Dt P',n er'ha11 (>< soppaned bs tramigq memb— or solid bl«k,.g i.l4lwe",at"i5lasl,"HI"oma,ryur"r pIlel'r li"gp:"_I m:.> Idue_�»Ilh thtl schrJulr pr+ sddr I—'-yl. ." r wde rt 11r rdpra"d'.. "ails trmn the redng it rs, to tap plain in accordanc—i,h this rbedule The Ice mil an tM opposlw side of the.her stud nol be required. y L, of Awl n 1, x,j pall mds .h p tX mhMicd in Seim- Dmin, CV-D. a (o) Footnote "bar of Table R602.3(2) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2. (p) Table R602.10.3(3) of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows: - 72 - IABLL RMT0.30) BRACING RE OU REMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY - S4NL CLASS OT'...... .... . WALL MflGff - It FEET N1 PSI /L GOR OEAD 1. DAD IM W TOTAL LENGTMW EFT) Of 9NACED MALL PANELS 16 PSf HOOF CEILING DEAD LOAD P104MRFD AI ONG 1ACM MIACW WAL I LMF' MtACLD WALL WE9PACMG SS/[CT -.. Y�rb.. 1 < BTWMAtr.AA SrC~v %Wyi<W4P lw1�A M1Motls cs-WSP. WI1feA Ill° ftwt CGN) OMN S1Q"Css CAWNT Aye. WSPA PCP 1Fr.L5. WSP CSa SfYJ if, 1t Ij:. !JJ 1. ". .,. ..- 4J w r :r It r a , L, { �un111ti,1 ' - 73 - SOIL CLASS CP LIP "m,If "°, .It _'.`w^~w.``n'""=.",^ (q) Table R602.10.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows: TAOLE AM.,0.4 MRACW-96 TMOOL t ',. IETHDM. MATEFM M M M' "CKEBG FNWM I .. I•.., ,_Ja t...,l'.,,. .nr.:. �,,«_ N-,., •dame raw'. : Y! `<� 5,:, a •! YH.!_ _ . �•. 0aiuf,O... _rr A .• >r' �sre--r.rn.ewrr iN.s>t im+1+2t 1-0 i'mrl: +rt S • �; RrnaWa i�� r Rnr•' _ Ks M1 «� Jc. 1. •. �4nt k. :frxi un_ � n Jr� r � '-lY. L:Wnd .Uc. • � traJ . _ 1�., -. ,v. >•r Ld.I'•+� ,r ,n l�r r:�IMxni u.rrt _ cs !YT \ ail " � ' . i � - i 1� 1� xl w • 1111 - 75 - rAwt am, o, *--oonm and BRACNOG WrLTHMS WTHODS MATERIAL rNNIM rw_omsa navIRE P" dt G - 76 - (r) Figure R602.10.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: -ANEL LENGTH PER TOP PLATE SHALL BE CONTWOUS ABLE R502 10 5 OVER BRACED WALL PANEL 15f37, IAIN- r'�OOf? FOR PANEL SPLICE,1a NEEDEC z STRUCTURAL PANEL ADJOI*LNG PANEL EDGES SMALL MEET SI-EA. THI tY ON ONE =+.CE OY ER ANO BE FASTE'ED TO ::r_AILI ON - FRANINr n DOUBt F ST'JOS REOUIREO �� So:: tINON9R-5At4-BBlrrir tLSt 3 0 C AT aIt1El EDGES FOR SINGLE STORY ANC 'aa C .: PANEL ECGES F DR THE FIRST OF 2 S'ORIES 21 HOLO-CCINN OR 2 STRAP -TYPE AN-,iORS PER TABLE R602 10 61 ON ,r '� STUDS DICER H-ACFR AS REOUIRE' c CF EACH SHOWNFOR OLARIPY' ,I STRAP-T Y PE ;NCI --ORS SHAD BE PEWITTEC -0 BE ATTACHED OIER \ THE rNOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL � SD CUTAN CN�Ai6%li-BAF NSILS' � 'Z 0 C IT INTER OR SUP—RTS PANELNUST BE -I ACHEC TO CONCRETE FOOTING OR OO NCRETE F OUNDATION —` ,^CALL CON'INUOUS O': ER FAIN REIFORPNGOF F?,1NpaTIO N. SRACEC HILL. UNE OrIE r4 BAR TOP ANC KTTCD L.;P BARS -I— A'NNAUIl 24" 2, 1r2- Of WE TE R ANCHOR BOLT" _OCI.TEC BETWEEN 6- An10 12- CF EACt- END OT THE SEGLIFN': MINIMUM F00-IHG SIZE UNCER OPENING IS �2+ 12' +-�kfAAE6BB+A'Ir f3Pf4i1Ne= FIGURE R602.10.6.1 METHOD ABW—ALTERNATE BRACED WALL PANEL (s) Figure R602.10.6.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 77 - a FIGURE RSM t0.62 METHOD PEII PORTAL I'RANE WITH HOLD DOWNS AT DETACHED GARAGE OOOIt OPENINGS - 78 - (t) Table R602.10.5 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TAKE R607 14 MINMUM 1 FSGTH OF BRACED WAI I PANEI S EMIIM.Y LENG1 W A• Q IK'T11�0 ( ONTAIBUTM t EW TH MW W.W. !Sre TTLt!R60I.106 W" V low 01M tO1M Isw ' 111W I II'. �' ,1',-' ti>I•.. 1.,,\ f.. V1�1 I!i 1t'ai' IN :i :K - N \, •u: ' - v,yL .•br ., r..l I t i.. -rrc, � . ••ice _ '! :1 !: I , 1•I � r, 14, A • �1 � ':1. , X 11 'I. �... „ r. ,.4-„ . tr t.. '11 , I ,., . "... ! r., F, � ._ .... ,.II ,�.... •I ... . ... ..... .. .. ... ...... ..II 41,., .-,,.�I• • -If I ., ,.I.•r. alll,l .. it r,l .... Irlr. I. t ,rli. �: ;,_t. ,r ...f I. 1 ..,1. �r. .,II - 79 - (u) Section R602.10.2.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2. (v) Figure R602.10.6.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 80 - Pm«E��_.aEr u 2 F OVERRAISEDNOOD IIODN IRAMIC AMCMpt OOIgR f. RNSEO 1hV00 F100R O1IERu00DIgN (..rEv.'-•'ai >.saT_m.. i aE..,.E... a,.. Y .iPv.,. 40N7 LLt"AT N.SEC-10H FIGURE R602.10.&4 METHOD CS-PFLONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION (w) Section R606.4.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not be less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness. Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry - 81 - parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category Do, Di or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12. (x) Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following: 1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements. 2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 168 inches (406mm) of the ends of masonry walls. (y) Exception to Section R602.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category Do, Di or D2, a single top plate used as an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following: 1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in -line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2. 2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25 mm). - 82 - 3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2. (z) Table R602.3.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: (aa) Section R803.2.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby added to read as follows: R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4. (bb) Section R1001.3.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows: R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R609. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof. - 83 - SECTION 33: Section 24.106 of Article XIV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.106. 2016 California Green Building Standards Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, also known as CALGreen Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including applicable tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A-4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth and is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 34: Section 24.107 of Article XIV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.107. Green Building Standards Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended as follows: (a) Section 101.12 is hereby added to the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code to read as follows: 101.12 Green building standards permit fee. Green Building Standards permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. - 84 - A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. (b) The definition of "sustainability" is hereby added to Section 202 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code in alphabetical order to read as follows: SUSTAINABILITY. Consideration of present development and construction impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without,compromising the needs of the future. (c) Section 301.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 301.1 Scope. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in this code. Voluntary green building measures are also included in this code and the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required unless they are adopted by a city or county as specified in Section 101.7. (d) Section 301.1.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: - 85 - 301.1.1 Additions and alterations. [HCD] The mandatory provisions of Chapter 4 shall be applied to additions or alterations of existing residential buildings. Code sections relevant to additions and alterations shall only apply to the portions of the building being added or altered within the scope of the permitted work. Note: On and after January 1, 2014, residential buildings undergoing permitted alterations, additions or improvements shall replace noncompliant plumbing fixtures with water -conserving plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixture replacement is required prior to issuance of a certificate of final completion, certificate of occupancy or final permit approval by the local building department. See Civil Code Section 1101.1, et seq., for the definition of a noncompliant plumbing fixture, types of residential buildings affected and other important enactment dates. (e) Section 5.408.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 5.408.3 Excavated soil and land clearing debris [BSC] 100 percent of trees, stumps, rocks and associated vegetation and soils resulting primarily from land clearing shall be reused or recycled. For a phased project, such material may be stockpiled on site until the storage site is developed. Exception: Reuse, either on -or off -site, of vegetation or soil contaminated by disease or pest infestation. Notes: 1. If contamination by disease or pest infestation is suspected, contact the County Agricultural Commissioner and follow its direction for recycling or disposal of the material. (www.cdfa.ca.gov/exec/ - 86 - county/county_contacts.html) 2. For a map of known pest and/or disease quarantine zones, consult with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. (www.cdfa.ca.gov) 3. Contaminated soil shall not be reused and shall be disposed of or remediated in accordance with relevant regulations. (f) Section A4.105.2 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.105.2 Reuse of materials. Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. Materials which can be easily reused include but are not limited to the following: 1. Light fixtures 2. Plumbing fixtures 3. Doors and trim 4. Masonry (reused masonry may only be used for flatwork) 5. Electrical devices 6. Appliances 7. Foundations or portions of foundations Note: Reused material must be in compliance with the appropriate Title 24 requirements. (g) Section A4.106.5, Table A4.106.5.1(1), Table A4.106.5.1(2), Table A4.106.5.1(3) and Table A4.106.5.1(4) of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code are hereby amended to read as follows: A4.106.5 Cool roof for reduction of heat island effect. Roofing materials for Tier 1 and Tier 2 buildings shall comply with - 87 - this section. TABLE A4.106.5.1(1) TIER 1 -LO_W-RISE RESIDENTIAL 'MINIMUM 3-YEAR - - SOLAR ROOF CLIMATE I AGED SOLAR THERMAL j REFLECTANCE I SLOPE ZONE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE INDEX £ 2:12 43 & 16 0.63 0.75 75 > 2:129-15 _ ,` 0.20 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(2) TIER 2 - LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL j MINIMUM 3-YEAR - SOLAR ROOF SLOPE CLIMATE 7ANE j, AGED SOLAR THERMAL r REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE REFLECTANCE INDEX 1 £ 212 0� 15 0.68 85 82 > 2:12 2, �� 6 15 0.28 85 27 TABLE A4.106.5.1(3) TIER 1 - HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL R1m nINGS NnTCI C Aun UnVC1 c MINIMUM 3-YEAR SOLAR ROOF CLIMATE AGED SOLAR THERMAL REFLECTANCE SLOPE ZONE REFLECTANCE EMITTANCE INDEX £ 2:12 i98 134-6 0.63 0.75 75 1 > 2:12 2--4, 5 0.2C 0.75 16 TABLE A4.106.5.1(4) TIER 2 - HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL RI111 n1NPA MnTCI C AWn &Af%TC1 c MINIMUM 3- YEAR AGED SOLAR *2:12 CLIMATE SOLAR THERMAL :EMITTANCE REFLECTANCE ZONE REFLECTANCE INDEX 2-16 0.68 0.85 82 2-# 6 0.28 0.85 27 (h) Section A4.303.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.303.4 Nonwater supplied urinals and composting toilets. Nonwater supplied urinals or composting toilets are installed throughout the scope of the permit or comply with Sections 1101.1 thru 1101.8 of the California Civil Code, whichever is the most restrictive. where approved, hybrid urinals, as defined in Chapter 2, - 88 - Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table Formatted Table shall be considered waterless urinals. (i) Section A4.404.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.404.3 Building systems. Use premanufactured building systems to eliminate solid sawn lumber whenever possible. One or more of the following premanufactured building systems is used throughout: 1. Composite floor joist or premanufactured floor framing system 2. Composite roof rafters or premanufactured roof framing system 3. Panelized (SIPS, ICF or similar) wall framing system 4. Other methods approved by the enforcing agency (j) Section A4.405.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.405.1 Prefinished building materials. Utilize prefinished building materials which do not require additional painting or staining. One or more of the following building materials that do not require additional resources for finishing are used: 1. Exterior trim not requiring paint or stain 2. windows not requiring paint or stain 3. Siding or exterior wall coverings which do not require paint or stain (k) Section A4.405.4 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.405.4 Use of building materials from rapidly renewable sources. One or more of the following materials manufactured from rapidly renewable sources or agricultural by-products is used for a minimum of 2.5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of - 89 - materials on the project: 1. Insulation 2. Bamboo or cork 3. Engineered products 4. Agricultural based products 5. Other products acceptable to the enforcing agency Note: The intent of this section is to utilize building materials and products which are typically harvested within a 10-year or shorter cycle. (1) Section A4.407.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A4.407.1 Drainage around foundations. Install foundation and landscape drains which discharge to a dry well, sump, bioswale or other approved on -site location except when not required by state code or locally approved ordinance. (m) Section A5.106.4.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.1 Short-term bicycle parking. If the project is anticipated to generate visitor traffic, provide permanently anchored bicycle racks within 200 feet of the visitors' entrance, readily visible to passers-by, for 15 percent of visitor motorized vehicle parking capacity, with a minimum of one two -bike capacity rack. (n) Table A5.106.4.3 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.4.3 Changing rooms. For buildings with over 10 tenant - occupants, provide changing/shower facilities for tenant -occupants only in accordance with Table A5.106.4.3 or document arrangements with nearby changing/shower facilities. - 90 - TABLE A5.106.4.3 NUMBER 2-TIER (12" X 15" X OF SHOWER/CHANGING 72") PERSONAL TENANT- FACILITIES REQUIRED EFFECTS 0-10 1 unisex shower 1 11-50 1 unisex shower 2 51-100 1 unisex shower 3 101-200 1 shower stall per gender 4 Over 200 1 shower stall per gender for One 2-tier locker for each 200 additional tenant- each 50 additional occupants tenant -occupants .............-.-. Note: Additional information on recommended bicycle accommodations may be obtained from Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates (o) Section A5.106.6.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.106.6.1 Reduce parking capacity. With the approval of the enforcement authority, employ strategies to reduce on -site parking area by 20% by: 1. Use of on street parking or compact spaces, illustrated on the site plan; or 2. Implementation and documentation of programs that encourage occupants to carpool, ride share or use alternate transportation. Note: Strategies for programs may be obtained from local TMAs. (p) Section A5.406.1 of the 2016 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby amended to read as follows: A5.406.1 Choice of materials. Compared to other products in a given product category, choose materials proven to be characterized by one or more of the following for a minimum of 5 percent of the total value, based on estimated cost of materials on the project. - 91 - SECTION 35: Section 24.108 of Article XV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.108. 2016 California Energy Code adopted. The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2016 California Energy Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes subject, however, to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth in this article. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, said California Energy Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth as the Energy Code of the City of Vernon. SECTION 36: Section 24.109 of Article XV, Chapter 24, Building and Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is amended to read as follows: Sec. 24.109. Energy Code amendments, additions, and deletions. The 2016 California Energy Code is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph (i) is hereby added to Section 100 of the 2010 California Energy Code to read as follows: W Energy permit fee. Energy permit fees shall be set forth in a fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which an inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available at the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure - 92 - to provide access on the date and time for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, the city may deny additional inspection of the work until the required fees are paid. SECTION 37: Findings and Justifications. Findings of fact and justifications of the City Council of the aforementioned amendment that justify local amendments to the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 CCR, on the basis of specific local climatic, topographic or geologic conditions and submitted to the City Council under separate cover for approval. SECTION 38: Ordinances Repealed. Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed. SECTION 39: Severability. If any chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase or word of this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each chapter, article, section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more chapters, articles, sections, subsections, subdivisions, clauses, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases or words be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective. SECTION 40: Effect of Code on Past Actions and Obligations. - 93 - Formatted: Font: Bold Deleted: and The adoption of this Ordinance does not affect any civil lawsuit instituted or filed or prosecutions for ordinance violations committed on or prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, filed or deposited pursuant to the requirements of any ordinance. SECTION 41: References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former Ordinance No. 1217, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within this Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1217 of the City of Vernon, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed. SECTION 42: Penalty. Unless otherwise provided in the Vernon Municipal Code, any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in jail for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. SECTION 43: Copies on File with City Clerk. Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, one certified copy of each of the following: 2016 Fire Code, 2016 California Building Code, 2016 California Electrical Code and 2006 Edition of the ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, 2016 California Mechanical Code, 2016 California Plumbing Code, 2016 California Existing Building Code, 2015 International Existing Building Code, 2016 California Residential Code, 2016 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2016 California - 94 - Energy Code shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk. SECTION 44: Book of Ordinances. The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall attest and certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance and the City Clerk's, or Deputy City Clerk's, certification to be entered in the Book of Ordinances of the Council of this City. The City Clerk, or Deputy City Clerk, shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law. RF.CTTON 45: Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective - 95 - and shall be in full force on the thirty-first day after the passage thereof; provided, however that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued, and the applicant may proceed with the construction in strict compliance with Ordinance No. 1237, provided however that physical construction is started within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion according to said Ordinance No. 1237. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2016. ATTEST: City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Brian Byun, Deputy City Attorney - 96 - Name: Title: Mayor / Mayor Pro-Tem STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, , City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1237 was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon, held in the City of Vernon on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, and thereafter adopted at a meeting of said City Council held on Tuesday, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSENT: Councilmembers: And thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this day of 2016, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) City Clerk / Deputy City Clerk - 97 - Page - 25 -: [1] Deleted Author 11/10/2016 5:03:00 PM (j) Section 1613.7 is hereby added to Chapter 16 of the 2016 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows: 1613.7 Seismic Design Provisions for Hillside Buildings. 1613.7.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing such buildings on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). These regulations establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of earthquakes. 1613.7.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of the lateral -force -resisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral -force -resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this division. Exception: Non -habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations. 1613.7.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain terms are defined as follows: BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation. DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge. DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately perpendicular to the slope contours. FOUNDATION is concrete or masonry which supports a building, including footings, stem walls, retaining walls, and grade beams. FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a foundation running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation. HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.30). If only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building. PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as described in Sections 1613.7.5 and 1613.7.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation. SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.7.6 and 1613.7.7.4. UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm. UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge. 1613.7.4 Analysis and Design. 1613.7.4.1 General. Every hillside building within the scope of this section shall be analyzed, designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code. When the code -prescribed wind design produces greater effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing requirements and limitations prescribed in this and referenced sections shall be followed. 1613.7.4.2 Base Level Diaphragm -Downhill Direction. The following provisions shall apply to the seismic analysis and design of the connections for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction. 1613.7.4.2.1 Base for Lateral Force Design Defined. For seismic forces acting in the downhill direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at or closest to the top of the highest level of the foundation. 1613.7.4.2.2 Base Shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. The total base shear shall include the forces tributary to the base level diaphragm including forces from the base level diaphragm. 1613.7.5 Base Shear Resistance -Primary Anchors. 1613.7.5.1 General. The base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base level diaphragm to the foundation. 1613.7.5.2 Location of Primary Anchors. A primary anchor and diaphragm strut shall be provided in line with each foundation extending in the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall also be provided where interior vertical lateral -force -resisting elements occur above and in contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary anchors and diaphragm struts or collectors shall in no case exceed 30 feet (9144 mm). 1613.7.5.3 Design of Primary Anchors and Diaphragm Struts. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1613.7.8. 1613.7.5.4 Limitations. The following lateral -force - resisting elements shall not be designed to resist seismic forces below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction: 1. Wood structural panel wall sheathing, 2. Cement plaster and lath, 3. Gypsum wallboard, and 4. Tension only braced frames. Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 may be used to transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the foundation provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.7.6. Base Shear Resistance -Secondary Anchors. 1613.7.6.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required by Section 1613.7.5, the base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in the base level diaphragm. Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center extend up to and are directly connected to the base level diaphragm for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth. 1613.7.6.2 Secondary Anchor Capacity and Spacing. Secondary anchors at the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the base shear, including forces tributary to the base level diaphragm, but not less than 600 pounds per lineal foot (8.76 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. 1613.7.6.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.7.8. 1613.7.7 Diaphragms Below the Base Level -Downhill Direction. The following provisions shall apply to the lateral analysis and design of the connections for all diaphragms below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction. 1613.7.7.1 Diaphragm Defined. Every floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed as a diaphragm. 1613.7.7.2 Design Force. Each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient. 1613.7.7.3 Design Force Resistance -Primary Anchors. The design force described in Section 1613.7.7.2 shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each diaphragm to the foundation. Primary anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with the requirements and limitations of Section 1613.7.5. 1613.7.7.4 Design Force Resistance -Secondary Anchors. 1613.7.7.4.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required in Section 1613.7.7.3, the design force in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in each diaphragm below the base level. Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction, spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center, extend up to and are directly connected to each diaphragm below the base level for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth. 1613.7.7.4.2 Secondary Anchor Capacity. Secondary anchors at each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the design force but not less than 300 pounds per lineal foot (4.38 kN/m). The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of four feet (1219 mm) on center. 1613.7.7.4.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.7.8. 1613.7.8 Primary and Secondary Anchorage and Diaphragm Strut Design. Primary and secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions: 1. Fasteners. All bolted fasteners used to develop connections to wood members shall be provided with square plate washers at all bolt heads and nuts. Washers shall be minimum 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Nuts shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn prior to covering the framing. 2. Fastening. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shall not be accomplished by the use of toenailing, nails subject to withdrawal, or wood in cross -grain bending or cross - grain tension. 3. Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts collectors, and other wood members connected to primary anchors shall not be less than 3 inch (76 mm) nominal width. The effects of eccentricity on wood members shall be evaluated as required per Item 9. 4. Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors shall be designed for 125% of the tributary force. 5. Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress increase permitted under Section 1605.3.2 shall not be taken when the working (allowable) stress design method is used. 6. Steel Element of Structural Wall Anchorage System. The strength design forces for steel elements of the structural wall anchorage system, with the exception of anchor bolts and reinforcing steel, shall be increased by 1.4 times the forces otherwise required. 7. Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed into the diaphragm and into the foundation. The foundation must be shown to be adequate to resist the concentrated loads from the primary anchors. 8. Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed in the diaphragm but need not be developed beyond the connection to the foundation. 9. Symmetry. All lateral force foundation anchorage and diaphragm strut connections shall be symmetrical. Eccentric connections may be permitted when demonstrated by calculation or tests that all components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or tests. 10. Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist cross -grain bending or cross -grain tension. 1613.7.9 Lateral -Force -Resisting Elements Normal to the Downhill Direction. 1613.7.9.1 General. In the direction normal to the downhill direction, lateral -force -resisting elements shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this section. 1613.7.9.2 Base Shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. 1613.7.9.3 Vertical Distribution of Seismic Forces. For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section 12.8.3 of ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of the lowest level of the building foundation. 1613.7.9.4 Drift Limitations. The story drift below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed 0.007 times the story height at strength design force level. The total drift from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). Where the story height or the height from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies because of a stepped footing or story offset, the height shall be measured from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story drift shall not be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness. 1613.7.9.5 Distribution of Lateral Forces. 1613.7.9.5.1 General. The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral -force -resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element. 1613.7.9.5.2 Wood Structural Panel Sheathed Walls. The stiffness of a stepped wood structural panel shear wall may be determined by dividing the wall into adjacent rectangular elements, subject to the same top of wall deflection. Deflections of shear walls may be estimated by AWC SDPWS Section 4.3.2. Sheathing and fastening requirements for the stiffest section shall be used for the entire wall. Each section of wall shall be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum horizontal length of a step shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) and the maximum vertical height of a step shall be 2 feet, 8 inches (813 mm) . 1613.7.9.5.3 Reinforced Concrete or Masonry Shear Walls. Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls shall have forces distributed in proportion to the rigidity of each section of the wall. 1613.7.9.6 Limitations. The following lateral force - resisting -elements shall not be designed to resist lateral forces below the base level diaphragm in the direction normal to the downhill direction: 1. Cement plaster and lath; 2. Gypsum wallboard; and 3. Tension -only braced frames. Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 of this Code may be designed as lateral -force -resisting elements in the direction normal to the downhill direction, provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.7.10 Specific Design Provisions. 1613.7.10.1 Footings and Grade Beams. All footings and grade beams shall comply with the following: 1. Grade beams shall extend at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the lowest adjacent grade and provide a minimum 24- inch (610 mm) distance horizontally from the bottom outside face of the grade beam to the face of the descending slope. 2. Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the top and two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the bottom. 3. All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be bent into the intersecting footing and fully developed around each corner and intersection. 4. All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls. 1613.7.10.2 Protection Against Decay and Termites. All wood to earth separation shall comply with the following: 1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade. Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier. 2. Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than 100 pounds per lineal foot (1.46 kN/m) based on Allowable stress Design (ASD) levels and located within 48 inches (1219 mm) of adjacent grade are prohibited. Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts, with or without wood nailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be used. 1613.7.10.3 Sill Plates. All sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the following: 1. All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when resting on a footing, foundation, or grade beam stem wall, shall be supported on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface. 2. Power -driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates except at interior nonbearing walls not designed as shear walls. 1613.7.10.4 Column Base Plate Anchorage. The base of isolated wood posts (not framed into a stud wall) supporting a vertical load of 4,000 pounds (17.8 kN) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels or more and the base plate for a steel column shall comply with the following: 1. When the post or column is supported on a pedestal extending above the top of a footing or grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry columns. The pedestal shall be reinforced with a minimum of four No. 4 bars extending to the bottom of the footing or grade beam. The top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive drainage. 2. The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the post base, and the vertical reinforcing bars for the pedestal, shall be confined with two No. 4 or three No. 3 ties within the top 5 inches (127 mm) of the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts shall be embedded a minimum of 20 bolt diameters into the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts and post bases shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least two galvanized nuts above the base plate. 1613.7.10.5 Steel Beam to Column Supports. All steel beam to column supports shall be positively braced in each direction. Steel beams shall have stiffener plates installed on each side of the beam web at the column. The stiffener plates shall be welded to each beam flange and the beam web. Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter machine bolts. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 1237 SUMMARY (Amending various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and 24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALgreen Code, 24 Ccr Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith) A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1237 IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. Ordinance No. 1237 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon held on November 15, 2016. Ordinance No. 1237 is scheduled to be considered for adoption by said Council at a regular meeting to be held on December 6, 2016. The proposed Ordinance No. 1237 would amend various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and 24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALgreen Code, 24 Ccr Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1237 was duly introduced to the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting held on November 15, 2016, and said Ordinance is scheduled to be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on December 6, 2016. Dated: 11/15/2016 Mariar. Ayala, CO Clerk This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp "Isterxi 05 oup �zxtllirzfflrfns, ;qlitr_ 161 S. AVENUE 24, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031 323 221-1092 • FK 323 221-1090 • www.egpnews.com PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforementioned; I am aver the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I am the principal --cerk-ofi-the printer of — — —_- EASTERN GROUP PUBLICATIONS' EASTSIDE SUN, NORTHEAST SUN, BELL GARDENS SUN, VERNON SUN, COMMERCE COMET AND MONTEBELLO COMET, newspapers of general circulation, printed and published THURSDAYS in the County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of JUNE 21, 1966, CASE NUMBER 884861, that the notice, of which the annexed is printed copy (set in type not smaller the nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of sail newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: NOVEMBER 17, all in the year 2016. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at LOS ANGELES, California, this 1711 day of NOVEMBER, 2016. 11-0-fis k-c- - __ Signature CITY OF VERNON Proof of Publication of City of Vernon City Council Meeting November 15 2016 Ordinance No. 1237 Summary Fire Regulations / Building and Construction CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 1237 SUMMARY (Amending various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and 24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALgreen Code, 24 Ccr Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith) A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 1237 IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. Ordinance No. 1237 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Vernon held on November 15, 2016. Ordinance No. 1237 is scheduled to be considered for adoption by said Council at a regular meeting to be held on December 6, 2016. The proposed Ordinance No. 1237 would amend various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and 24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALgreen Code, 24 Ccr Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, does hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1237 was duly introduced to the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting held on November 15, 2016, and said Ordinance is scheduled to be considered for adoption at a regular meeting of the City Council to be held on December 6, 2016. Dated: 11/15/2016 Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk This space is for the County Clerk's Filing Stamp Zast)erti 05rvup Vublirtations, %ic- 161 S. AVENUE 24, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031 323 221-1092 • FK 323 221-1090 • www.egpnews.com PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforementioned; I am aver the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer of EASTERN GROUP PUBLICATIONS' EASTSIDE SUN, NORTHEAST SUN, BELL GARDENS SUN, VERNON SUN, COMMERCE COMET AND MONTEBELLO COMET, newspapers of general circulation, printed and published THURSDAYS in the County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of JUNE 21, 1966, CASE NUMBER 884861, that the notice, of which the annexed is printed copy (set in type not smaller the nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of sail newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: DECEMBER 08, all in the year 2016. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at LOS ANGELES, California, this 081H day of DECEMBER, 2016. O _ 'Signature CITY OF VERNON Proof of Publication of City of Vernon City Council Meeting December 6, 2016 Ordinance No. 1237 Summary L—d Summary) CITY OF VERNON CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2016 ORDINANCE NO. 1237 SUMMARY (Amending various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and 24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALgreen Code, 24 Ccr Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith) A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE FULL TEXT OF ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1237 IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA. On December 6, 2016, the City Council of the City of Vernon approved and adopted Ordinance No. 1237 amending various sections of Chapters 7, Fire Regulations and 24, Building and Construction, of the Vernon Municipal Code, along with amendments, additions and deletions and adopting by reference the following codes: (1) the 2016 California Fire Code, 24 CCR Part 9; (2) the 2016 California Building Code, 24 CCR Part 2; (3) the 2016 California Electrical Code, 24 CCR Part 3; (4) the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (5) the 2016 California Mechanical Code, 24 CCR Part 4; (6) the 2016 California Plumbing Code, 24 CCR Part 5; (7) the 2016 California Existing Building Code, 24 CCR Part 10; (8) the 2015 International Existing Building Code; (9) the 2016 California Residential Code, 24 CCR Part 2.5; (10) the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code also called the CALgreen Code, 24 Ccr Part 11, and; (11) the 2016 California Energy Code, 24 CCR Part 6; repealing all prior ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. I, Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1237 was duly approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting held on December 6, 2016, and passed by said Council by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DAVIS, WOODRUFF-PEREZ, MARTINEZ, YBARRA, AND LOPEZ NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS Dated: 12/7/2016 Maria E. Ayala City Clerk