HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1791 (Adopting Codes; 2001 Edition)CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, and Ex -officio Clerk of the
Council of said City, do hereby certify that the foregoing Charter Ordinance No. 1791 entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING TITLE 12 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL BY AMENDING AND
ADOPTING CHAPTER 12.12 "2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE," VOLUME
1 AND VOLUME 2, (BASED ON THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1997 ED.),
CHAPTER 12.14 "2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE," (BASED ON THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 ED.), CHAPTER 12.16 "2001
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE," (BASED ON THE UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, 1997 ED.), CHAPTER 12.20 "2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,"
(BASED ON THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 ED.) AND UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE (1996 ED), WITH AMENDMENTS"
is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance of said City and was introduced at a REGULAR
meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 18th day of November, 2002,
a SUMMARY of Ordinance No. 1791 was published as required by City Charter in the MARIN
INDEPENDENT JOURNAL, a newspaper published in the City of San Rafael, and passed and
adopted as an Ordinance of said City at a REGULAR meeting of the City Council of said City
held on the 2nd day of December. 2002. by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
WITNESS my hand and the official
seal of the City of San Rafael this
4th day of December, 2002
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J M. LEO�NCINI, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1791
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING TITLE 12 OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL BY AMENDING AND ADOPTING CHAPTER 12.12 " 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE", VOLUME 1 AND VOLUME 2, (BASED ON THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, 1997 Ed.), CHAPTER 12.14 "2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE", (BASED
ON THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 Ed.), CHAPTER 12.16 "2001 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE", (BASED ON THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 Ed.), CHAPTER 12.20
"2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE", (BASED ON THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
1999 Ed.) AND UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1996 Ed., WITH AMENDMENTS.
The Council of the City of San Rafael does ordain as follows:
Division 1. Title 12, Chapter 12.12 of the Municipal Code of the City of
San Rafael is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 12.12 California Building Code
Sections:
12.12.010 Adoption of "2001 California Building
Code", (based on the Uniform Building Code, 1997
Edition), With Amendments.
12.12.020 Amendments made in the 2001 California
Building Code
12.12.030 Enforcement and Penalties.
12.12.010 Adoption of "2001 California Building Code", (based on the Uniform
Building Code, 1997 Edition), With Amendments.
The City Council hereby adopts, for the purpose of providing minimum
requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety, and the general
welfare of the general public, that certain code known as the 2001 California Building
Code, (based on the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition), Volume 1 and Volume 2
including the appendices thereto, excepting Appendix Chapter 3, Divisions III and IV,
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Appendix Chapter 4, Division 1, Appendix, Chapter 12, Division I, and Appendix,
Chapter 29, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and
as amended by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, hereinafter "California Building Code", save and
except such portions as are hereinafter changed, added thereto, or amended by
Section 12.12.020 of this Chapter. Not less than one copy of said code shall be
maintained by the office of the City Clerk.
12.12.020. Amendments made in the California Building Code.
The California Building Code is changed, added to, or amended in the
following respects:
Section 104.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 104.2.3 Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this title, or whenever the Building
Official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any building or upon any premises an immediate threat to health and
safety, the Building Official or his authorized representative may enter such building
or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official by this code; provided, that if such building or
premises be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and demand entry; and
if such building or premises be unoccupied he shall first make a reasonable effort to
locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official, or his
authorized representative, shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry, including the warrant provisions of Section 1822.50 et seq. of the Code
of Civil Procedure of the State of California.
Section 105 is amended by adding thereto the following:
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"Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the Mayor or City
Council from appointing the Mayor and City Council as the Board of Appeals."
Section 106.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
"106.4.1 Issuance. The Building Official shall examine, review and
check all applications, plans and specifications submitted by the applicant. Such
application, plans and specifications may be examined and reviewed by other City
departments to ensure compliance with the laws and ordinances under their
jurisdiction. The Building Official shall satisfy himself that the work described in
said application, for a permit and the plans and specifications filed therewith conform
to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that
the fee specified in Section 107.1 has been paid. After such examination, review and
checking the Building Official shall approve the permit."
"When the Building Official issues the permit, he shall in writing or by
stamp note on both sets of plans and specifications 'APPROVED'. Such approved
plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without
authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance
with the approved plans."
follows:
Section 107.2 is amended to change the first sentence to read as
"The fees for each permit shall be as set forth in the City's existing
Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 10522, as hereafter may be amended by
resolution of the City Council."
Section 108 is amended by adding a new Subsection 108.9 to read as
follows:
"108.9 Utilities. No utilities shall be connected until such time as a
final building inspection is approved and all other City department requirements
have been completed."
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Section 109.3 is amended to read as follows:
"109.3. Certificate Issued. After final inspection and after a
determination that the building or structure and the land on which it is located
comply with all City approvals, imposed conditions and restrictions respecting the
buildings, structures or land, and after a determination that the buildings, structures
or land comply with all of the provisions of this code, including payment of zoning or
other permit violation processing fees as established from time to time by the City
Council, and all City ordinances, the Building Official shall issue a Certificate of Use
and Occupancy which shall contain all of the following:
(1) The building permit number.
(2) The address of the building.
(3) The name and address of the owner.
(4) A description of that portion of the building, structure or land for
which the certificate is issued.
(5) A statement that the subject portion of the building, structure or
land complies with the requirements of this code and the approvals, conditions,
restrictions, payments of fees and ordinances of the City of San Rafael as respecting
group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is
classified.
(6) The name of the Building Official."
Section 1611.6 shall be amended by adding the following:
"Wooden retaining walls may not be used to support a permanent
structure."
Chapter 15 is amended by deleting from Table 15-A all listings other
than Class A roofing and requiring Class A roofing in all construction.
Chapter 30 is amended by adding thereto the following Section 3010
which shall read as follows:
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Section 3010. ELEVATOR REQUIREMENTS in Housing Facilities for
the Elderly and Persons with disabilities.
a) . At least one elevator shall be required in every multiple unit
residential structure of forty-five dwelling units or more which, at the time the initial
building permit is issued, is dedicated to exclusively (except for any manager's
units(s)) house the elderly, persons with disabilities, or a combination thereof, and is
in excess of one story, where the residential units are located off of one or more
common corridors, hallways or walkways and the entrance to one or more such units
is situated at least six feet above or below the main building entrance, grade level or
parking level.
b). This requirement shall only apply to the construction of new
multiple unit residential structures.
c). Alternative (Less Than Forty -Five Units). For projects meeting the
requirements of Subsections (a) and (b) containing less than forty-five dwelling units,
the Building Official may require an elevator under this Subsection unless it is
demonstrated that a suitable alternative means of accessibility above the first floor is
provided to the elderly and to persons with disabilities.
d). Rules for Access for Persons with Disabilities Govern. In any project
where the regulations governing access for persons with disabilities are more
stringent than provided under this Section, such regulations shall govern.
e). Time of Compliance. No building permit shall be issued for any
project which does not meet the requirements of this Section.
Chapter 33 is amended by adding thereto the following Section 3303.10
which shall read as follows:
"3303.10 Mud or Loose Dirt on Public Street. No person, firm or
corporation who has a valid building or demolition permit shall permit any mud or
loose dirt to be removed from the job site and deposited on any public street."
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Appendix Chapter 3, Divisions III and IV, Appendix Chapter 4
Division I, Appendix Chapter 10, Appendix Chapter 12 Division I, and Appendix
Chapter 29 are deleted.
Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1514 is hereby amended by designating
the existing paragraphs as Subsection 1514.1, Reroofing Standards, and adding a
new Subsection 1514.2 to read as follows:
1514.2 Minimum Roofing Materials. The fire rating of all roofing
materials used shall be as follows based on the percentage of the replacement area in
any 12 month period.
1. Less than 25% replaced - At the minimum, materials compatible with
the existing roof shall be used.
2. 25% to less than 50% replaced - At the minimum, a Class C roof
covering shall be used.
3. 50% or more replaced - A minimum of Class A roofing system, which
complies with Uniform Building Code Standard 15-2, shall be used.
4. In no case shall roofing materials used be less fire resistive than the
existing roof.
Appendix Chapter 33, Section 3310 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 3310. Grading Fees.
(a) Fees shall be as set forth in the City's existing Master Fee Schedule,
Resolution No. 10522, as hereafter may be amended by resolution of the City
Council."
(b) Penalties. Where work requiring a permit has begun or has
proceeded prior to obtaining any such permit, the grading permit fees shall be
doubled, but the payment of such doubled fee shall neither relieve any person from
fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor
from any other penalties prescribed herein."
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12.12.030 Enforcement and Penalties.
A. In addition to the enforcement powers and/or remedies provided in
this Chapter, the Building Official shall have the power to enforce the provisions of
this Chapter as provided in Chapters 1.40, 1.42, 1.44, and 1.46.
B. The violations of the California Building Code as adopted in this
Chapter are misdemeanors/ infractions and are subject to the penalties set forth in
Section 1.42.010 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.
Division 2. Chapter 12.14 of the Municipal Code of the City of San
Rafael is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 12.14 California Mechanical Code
Sections:
12.14.010 Adoption of "2001 California Mechanical Code",
(based on the 1997 Uniform Mechanical Code. 1997
Edition), With Amendments.
12.14.020 Amendments Made in the California Mechanical
Code.
12.14.030 Enforcement and Penalties.
12.14.010. Adoption of "2001 California Mechanical Code", (based on the
Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition), With Amendments.
The City Council hereby adopts, for the purpose of providing minimum
requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety, and the general
welfare of the general public, that certain code known as the 2001 California
Mechanical Code, (based on the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition), including
the appendix thereto, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, and as amended by the California Building Standards
Commission in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, hereinafter
"California Mechanical Code", save and except such portions as are hereinafter
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changed, added to, or amended by Section 12.14.020 of this Chapter. Not less than
one copy of said code shall be maintained by the office of the City Clerk.
12.14.020. Amendments Made in the California Mechanical Code.
The California Mechanical Code is changed, added to, or amended in the
following respects:
Section 108.3 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 108.3. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this title, or whenever the Building
Official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any building or upon any premises an immediate threat to health and
safety, the Building Official or his authorized representative may enter such
building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any
duty imposed upon the Building Official by this code; provided, that if such building
or premises be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and demand entry;
and if such building or premises be unoccupied he shall first make a reasonable
effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Building official, or his
authorized representative, shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry, including the warrant provisions of Section 1822.50 et seq. of the Code
of Civil Procedure of the State of California."
Section 110.1 is amended by adding thereto the following:
"Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the Mayor or City
Council from appointing the Mayor and City Council as the Board of Appeals."
Section 111 is deleted.
Section 114.1 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 114.1 Issuance. The Building Official shall examine, review
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Such application, plans and specifications may be examined and reviewed by other
City departments to ensure compliance with the laws and ordinances under their
jurisdiction. The Building Official shall satisfy himself that the work described in
said application for a permit and the plans and specifications filed therewith conform
to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that
the fee specified in Section 115.2 has been paid. After such examination, review and
checking the Building Official shall approve the permit.
When the Building Official issues the permit, he shall in writing or by
stamp note on both sets of plans and specifications 'APPROVED'. Such approved
plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without
authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance
with the approved plans."
Section 115.2 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 115.2. Any person desiring a permit required by this code
shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee, which fee shall be as set
forth in the City's existing Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 10522, as hereafter
may be amended by resolution of the City Council."
12.14.030 Enforcement and Penalties.
A. In addition to the enforcement powers and/or remedies provided in
this Chapter, the Building Official shall have the power to enforce the provisions of
this Chapter as provided in Chapters 1.40, 1.42, 1.44, and 1.46.
B. The violations of the Uniform Mechanical Code as adopted in this
Chapter are misdemeanors/ infractions and are subject to the penalties set forth in
Section 1.42.010 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.
Division 3. Chapter 12.16 of the Municipal Code of the City of San
Rafael is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Chapter 12.16. California Plumbing Code.
Sections
12.16.010 Adoption of "2001 California Plumbing Code",
(based on the Uniform Plumbing Code 1997 Edition), With
Amendments.
12.16.020 Amendments to the California Plumbing Code.
12.16.030 Enforcement and Penalties
12.16.010. Adoption of "California Plumbing Code", (based on the Uniform
Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition), With Amendments.
The City Council hereby adopts, for the purpose of providing minimum
requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety, and the general
welfare of the general public, that certain code known as the 2001 California
Plumbing Code, (based on the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition), including the
Appendices thereto, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, and as amended by the California Building Standards
Commission in the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, hereinafter
"California Plumbing Code", save and except such portions as are hereinafter
changed, added to, or amended by Section 12.16.020 of this Chapter. Not less than
one copy of said code shall be maintained by the office of the City Clerk.
12.16.020. Amendments to the California Plumbing Code.
The California Plumbing Code is changed, added to, or amended in the
following respects:
SECTION 102.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 102.2.2. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this title, or whenever the Building
Official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any building or upon any premises an immediate threat to health and
safety, the Building Official or his authorized representative may enter such building
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or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official by this code; provided, that if such building or
premises be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and demand entry; and
if such building or premises be unoccupied he shall first make a reasonable effort to
locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official, or his
authorized representative, shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry, including the warrant provisions of Section 1822.50 et seq. of the Code
of Civil Procedure of the State of California."
SECTION 102.3 is deleted.
SECTION 103.0 is amended by deleting Table 1-1, Plumbing Permit
Fees, and by amending Subsection 103.4.1, to read as follows:
"103.4.1. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the City's
existing Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 10522, as hereafter may be amended by
resolution of the City Council."
Appendix K1U) is added to read as follows:
"Appendix K1U). Every private sewer disposal system, when permitted
by the City Council shall be in accordance with and subject to the rules, regulations
and requirements of the Marin County Department of Environmental Health, and
shall be subject to such fees as said department may by resolution impose.
12.16.030. Enforcement and Penalties.
A. In addition to the enforcement powers and/or remedies provided in
this Chapter, the Building Official shall have the power to enforce the provisions of
this Chapter as provided in Chapters 1.40, 1.42, 1.44, and 1.46.
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B. The violations of the California Plumbing Code as adopted in this
Chapter are misdemeanors/ infractions and are subject to the penalties set forth in
Section 1.42.010 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.
Division 4. Chapter 12.20 of the Municipal Code of the City of San
Rafael is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 12.20. California Electrical Code.
Sections:
12.20.010 Adoption of "2001 California Electrical Code",
(based on the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition), With
Amendments.
12.20.020 Administration -Adoption of Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code.
12.20.030 Enforcement and Penalties.
12.20.010. Adoption of the "2001 California Electrical Code", (based on the
National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition), With Amendments.
The City Council hereby adopts, for the purpose of providing minimum
requirements for the protection of life, limb, health, property, safety, and the general
welfare of the general public, that certain code known as the "2001 California
Electrical Code", (based on the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition), including the
Appendices thereto, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and as
amended by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, hereinafter "2001 California Electrical Code", save and
except such portions as are hereinafter changed, added to, or amended by Section
12.16.020 of this Chapter. Not less than one copy of said code shall be maintained
by the office of the City Clerk.
12.20.020. Administration -Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code.
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(a) The City Council hereby adopts, in order to facilitate the orderly
enforcement of the National Electrical Code, that certain code known as the Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, as
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, save and except such
portions as are hereinafter deleted, added thereto, changed or amended by Section
12.20.020(b). Not less than one copy of said code shall be maintained by the office of
the City Clerk.
(b) The Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, is amended in the following respects:
Section 201.3 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 201.3. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this title, or whenever the Building
Official or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there
exists in any building or upon any premises an immediate threat to health and
safety, the Building Official or his authorized representative may enter such building
or premises at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty
imposed upon the Building Official by this code; provided, that if such building or
premises be occupied he shall first present proper credentials and demand entry; and
if such building or premises be unoccupied he shall first make a reasonable effort to
locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and demand entry. If such entry is refused, the Building Official, or his
authorized representative, shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry, including the warrant provisions of Section 1822.50 et seq. of the Code
of Civil Procedure of the State of California."
Section 203.1 is amended by adding thereto the following:
"Nothing contained in this section shall prevent the Mayor or City
Council from appointing the Mayor and City Council as the Board of Appeals."
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Section 303.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 303.1. Issuance. The Building Official shall examine, review
and check all applications, plans and specifications submitted by the applicant.
Such application, plans and specifications may be examined and reviewed by other
City departments to ensure compliance with the laws and ordinances under their
jurisdiction. The Building Official shall satisfy himself that the work described in
said application, for a permit and the plans and specifications filed therewith conform
to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that
the fee specified in Section 304.1 has been paid. After such examination, review and
checking the Building Official shall approve the permit."
"When the Building Official issues the permit, he shall in writing or by
stamp note on both sets of plans and specifications 'APPROVED'. Such approved
plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without
authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance
with the approved plans."
Section 304.1 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 304.1. Permit Fees. Any person desiring a permit required by
this code shall, at the time of filing an application therefor, pay a fee, as set forth in
the City's existing Master Fee Schedule, Resolution No. 10522, as hereafter may be
amended by resolution of the City Council."
Section 304.2 is deleted.
12.20.030. Enforcement and Penalties
A. In addition to the enforcement powers and/or remedies provided in
this Chapter, the Building Official shall have the power to enforce the provisions of
this Chapter as provided in Chapters 1.40, 1.42, 1.44, and 1.46.
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B. The violations of the California Electrical Code as adopted in this
Chapter are misdemeanors/ infractions and are subject to the penalties set forth in
Section 1.42.010 of the San Rafael Municipal Code.
Division 5. If any provision of this Ordinance or its application is
held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect other
provisions, sections, or applications of the Ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end any phrase, section,
sentence, or word is declared to be severable.
Division 6. Health and Safety Code sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and
18941.5 require that findings be made in order to exceed the requirements found in
the California Building Standards Code based on local climatic, geologic, or
topographic conditions. Some of the amendments to the Uniform Building Code made
by City of San Rafael include provisions that are more restrictive than the 2001
California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 1). Therefore, the City of San
Rafael City Council hereby finds that these more restrictive provisions in the Uniform
Building Code are reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic,
geological, and topographical conditions:
I. Climatic conditions
a. Because most of the annual rainfall in San Rafael occurs
during the winter, the summer months bring on a pseudo drought condition every
year. The lack of summer rain, combined with hot, windy days, creates conditions
that could dangerously spread fires.
b. Because most of the annual rainfall in San Rafael occurs
during the winter, and because some portions of San Rafael are subject to tidal
influences, there are times that flooding conditions may restrict the Fire
Department's ability to respond to fires.
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C. Heat experienced during the summer months would make
the use of ramps or stairs to reach residential units above the ground floor
excessively difficult and potentially dangerous for the elderly and people with
disabilities.
d. Rainfall and damp weather during the winter months
would make the use of ramps or stairs to reach the residential units above the first
floor excessively difficult and potentially dangerous for the elderly and people with
disabilities.
II. Geologic conditions
a. Because San Rafael lies near several earthquake faults,
there are significant potential hazards such as road closures (resulting from
landslides or Highway 101 failure), fires, collapsed buildings and isolation of
residents requiring assistance.
b. Because San Rafael is the major economic center of Marin
County and is situated along the Highway 101 corridor, traffic congestion can create
conditions that may restrict the Fire Department's ability to respond to fires.
III. Topographic conditions
Because much of San Rafael is located in hilly areas, there can be
conditions which may limit the ability of the Fire Department to respond to and
contain fires such as steepness of grade, narrow and winding roads, and water
supplies.
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 further requires that the
modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding
refers. Therefore, the San Rafael City Council finds that the following table identifies
the Uniform Building Code sections that have been modified in Division 1, Section
12.12.020 of this ordinance, which are building standards as defined in Health and
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Safety Code Section 18909, and the associated referenced conditions for modification
due to the local climatic, geological, and topographical reasons.
Section Number Local climatic, taeoloizical and topographical condition
Section 1611.6 IIa
Section 3010 Ic, Id
Chapter 15 Table 15-A Ia, IIb, III
App. Chap.15 Sec. 1514.2 Ia, IIb, III
Division 7. A summary of this ordinance shall be published and a
certified copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City
Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the Council Meeting at which it is adopted.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage, and the summary of this ordinance shall be published within fifteen
(15) days after the adoption, together with the names of the Councilmembers voting
for or against same, in the Marin Independent Journal, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of San Rafael, County of Marin, State of California.
Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall also post in
the office of the City Clerk, a certified copy of the full text of this ordinance along with
the names of those Councilmembers voting for ainst the ordinance.
PAUL M. COHEN, Vice -Mayor
Attest:
JEMgNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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The foregoing Ordinance No. 1791 read and introduced at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 18th day of
November, 2002, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller and Vice -Mayor Cohen
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Phillips and Mayor Boro
and will come up for adoption as an Ordinance of the City of San Rafael at a regular
meeting of the Council to be held on the 2nd day of December, 2002.
JE NNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk