HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1691 (Amend Building Codes)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. 1691
entitled:
"AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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 'UNIFORM BUILDING CODE' VOLUME 1, VOLUME 2,
AND VOLUME 3 (1994 EDITION), CHAPTER 12.14 'UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE'
(1994 EDITION), CHAPTER 12.16 'UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE' (1994 EDITION),
CHAPTER 12.20 'ELECTRICAL CODE' (NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993 EDITION
AND UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1993 EDITION), CHAPTER 12.26 'UNIFORM HOUSING CODE' (1994 EDITION),
CHAPTER 12.28 'UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS'
(1994 EDITION), AND CHAPTER 12.32 'UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE' (1994 EDITION)"
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 4th day of
DECEMBER, 1995, a summary of Ordinance No. 1691 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 18th day of DECEMBER, 1995, by the following vote,
to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Phillips, Zappetini & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal
of the City of San Rafael this
21st day of DECEMBER, 1995.
JEANNt 'M. LEONCINI; City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 1691
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 "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE" VOLUME
1, VOLUME 2, AND VOLUME 3 (1994 Ed.), CHAPTER 12.14 "UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE" (1994 ED.), CHAPTER 12.16 "UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE" (1994 ED.), CHAPTER 12.20 "ELECTRICAL CODE" (NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993 ED. AND UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993 ED.),
CHAPTER 12.26 "UNIFORM HOUSING CODE" (1994 ED.) CHAPTER 12.28
"UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS"
(1994 ED.), AND CHAPTER 12.32 "UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND
HOT TUB CODE" (1994 ED.).
The Council of the City of San Rafael do ordain as follows:
Division 1. Chapter 12.12, Uniform Building Code, is hereby
amended in part to read as follows:
Chapter 12.12 Uniform Building Code
Section 12.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code
Volume 1 --Administrative, Fire and Life
Safety, and Field Inspection Provisions,
Volume 2- Structural Engineering Design
Provisions, and Volume 3- Material Testing
and Installation Standards.
12.12.020 Amendments made in the Uniform Building
Code -Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 3.
12.12.030 Penalty for Violation.
12.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. There
is adopted, 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 Uniform Building Code, Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume
3, (1994 ed.) published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360
South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601, and the whole thereof
including the Appendix, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted,
added thereto or amended. Not less than three copies of the Uniform Building Code,
Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 3, (1994 ed.) including the Appendix thereof, are
now and have been on file in the office of the City Clerk and the Uniform Building
Code, Volume 1, Volume 2, and Volume 3, including the Appendices thereof,
excepting Appendix Chapter 3, Division III and Division IV, Appendix Chapter 4,
Division I, and Appendix Chapters 10, 12, and 29, are adopted and incorporated
herein by reference as though set forth in full.
12.12.020. Amendments made in the Uniform Building Code.
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The Uniform Building Code adopted by Section 12.12.010 is changed, added to, and
amended in the following respects: The section and/or Chapter numbers hereinafter
referred to are the section and/or Chapter numbers of the Uniform Building Code.
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:
"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:
"Section 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."
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follows:
Section 108 is amended by adding a new subsection 108.9 to read as
" 108.9 No utilities shall be connected until such time as a final building
inspection is approved and all other City department requirements have been
completed."
Section 109.3 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 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 pavment of zoning or
other permit violation processing fees as established from time to time by the Citv
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.
structure."
"(6) The name of the Building Official."
Section 1609.2 shall be amended by adding the following:
"Wooden retaining walls may not be used to support a permanent
Chapter 15 is amended by deleting from Table 15-A all listings for non-
rated roof coverings (NR) and inserting a listing for Class C roofing (C) where non-
rated roof coverings have been deleted.
Chapter 30 is amended by adding thereto the following Section 3010
which shall read as follows:
Section 3010. ELEVATOR REQUIREMENTS in Housing Facilities for the
Elderly and Persons with disabilities.
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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:
"Section 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."
Appendix Chapter 3, Divisions III and IV, Appendix Chapter 4 Division I,
and Appendix Chapters 10, 12, and 29 are deleted.
Appendix Section 1514 of Appendix Chapter 15 is hereby amended
by designating the existing paragraph as paragraph (a) and by adding paragraph (b)
to read as follows:
Section 1514(b). General. 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.
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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 established 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."
12.12.030 Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person, firm, or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this
code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation
such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the County Jail of Marin County for not more than three months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
Division 2. Chapter 12.14, Uniform Mechanical Code, is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 12.14 Uniform Mechanical Code.
Section 12.14.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code.
12.14.020 Amendments Made in the Uniform Mechanical
Code.
12.14.030 Penalty for Violation.
12.14.010. Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. There is
adopted, 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 Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, including the
Appendix thereof, the Uniform Mechanical Code Standards and the Uniform Building
Code Standards therein, published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601. Not less than
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three copies of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, are now and have been
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the Uniform Mechanical Code is adopted
and incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
12.14.020. Amendments Made in the Uniform Mechanical Code.
The Uniform Mechanical Code adopted by Section 12.14.010 is amended and
changed in the following respects. The section numbers hereinafter referred to are
the section numbers of the Uniform Mechanical Code.
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 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 115.2 has been paid. After such examination,
review and checking the Building Official shall approve the permit."
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"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 therefore, pay a fee, which fee shall be set by
resolution of the City Council."
12.14.030 Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person, firm, or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code
is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the County Jail of Marin County for not more than three months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
Division 3. Chapter 12.16, Uniform Plumbing Code, is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 12.16. Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 12.16.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code.
12.16.020 Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
12.16.030 Penalty for Violation.
12.16.010. Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. There is adopted,
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 Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, including the Appendix
thereof, adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, added thereto or
amended, not less than three copies of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition,
including the Appendix thereof, are now and have been on file in the office of the City
Clerk and the Uniform Plumbing Code, including the Appendix thereof, are adopted
and incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
12.16.020. Amendments to the Uniform Plumbing Code. The
Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by Section 12.16.010 is amended as follows:
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The title and/or section numbers hereinafter referred to are the title and/or section
numbers of the Uniform Plumbing Code:
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
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 103.4.1 is amended by deleting schedule of fees and adding:
"Fees shall be as set by resolution of the City Council."
Appendix I-10) is added to read as follows:
"Appendix I-10). 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. Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person, firm, or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code
is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the County Jail of Marin County for not more than three months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
Division 5. Chapter 12.20, Electrical Code, is hereby amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
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Chapter 12.20. Electrical Code.
Section 12.20.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code.
12.20.020 Administration -Adoption of Uniform
Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code.
12.20.030 Penalty for Violation.
12.20.010. Adoption of National Electrical Code. There is adopted,
for the purpose of providing minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb,
health, property, safety, the general welfare of the general public, that certain code
known as the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, save and except such portions
as are hereinafter deleted, added thereto or amended. Not less than three copies of
the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, are now and have been on file in the office
of the City Clerk and the National Electrical Code, including the Appendix thereof, is
adopted and incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
12.20.020. Administration -Adoption of Uniform Administrative
Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code.
(a) In order to facilitate the orderly enforcement of the National
Electrical Code as adopted by Section 12.20.010 there is adopted that certain code
known as the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical
Code, 1993 ed., as published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, added thereto, changed or
amended. Not less than three copies of said Uniform Administrative Code Provisions
for the National Electrical Code, 1993 ed. are now and have been on file in the office
of the City Clerk and said Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National
Electrical Code, 1993 ed. is adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference as
though herein set forth in full.
(b) Amendments Made in the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for
the National Electrical Code, 1993 ed. The section numbers are the section numbers
of said Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1993
ed
Section 201 (c) is amended by adding thereto the following:
"Section 201 (c) . 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 propel- 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 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 303(a) is amended to read as follows:
Section 303(a). 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(a) 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(a) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 304(a). Any person desiring a permit required by this code
shall, at the time of filing an application therefore, pay a fee, which fee shall be set by
resolution of the City Council."
Section 304(b) is deleted.
12.20.030. Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person, firm, or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code
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is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the County Jail of Marin County for not more than three months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
Division 6. Chapter 12.26, Uniform Housing Code, is hereby
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 12.26. Uniform Housing Code.
Section 12.26.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code.
12.26.020 Amendments to Uniform Housing Code.
12.26.030 Penalty for Violation.
12.26.010. Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. There is adopted, for
the purpose of providing minimum requirements for the protection of life, limb,
health, property, safety, the general welfare of the general public, and the owners and
occupants of residential buildings, that certain code known as the Uniform Housing
Code, 1994 Edition, and published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, 5360 South Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601, save and
except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, added thereto or amended. Not less
than three copies of the Uniform Housing Code, 1994 Edition, are now and have been
on file in the office of the City Clerk and the Uniform Housing Code is adopted and
incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full.
12.26.020. Amendments to Uniform Housing Code. The Uniform
Housing Code adopted by Section 12.26.010 is added to, deleted or amended in the
following respects: The section numbers hereinafter referred to are the section
numbers of the Uniform Housing Code.
Section 201.2 is amended to read as follows:
"Section 201.2. 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
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
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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 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 Housing Advisory and
Appeals Board."
Section 204 is deleted.
12.26.030. Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person, firm, or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code
is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the County Jail of Marin County for not more than three months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
Division 7. Chapter 12.28, Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 12.28 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings.
Section 12.28.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings.
12.28.020 Amendments to the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
12.28.010. Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings. There is adopted for the purpose of providing a just, equitable
and practicable method whereby buildings or structures which endanger the life,
limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their
occupants, may be required to be repaired, vacated, or demolished, that certain code
known as the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition,
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, 5360 South
Workman Mill Road, Whittier, California, 90601, save and such portions as are
hereinafter deleted, added thereto or amended. Not less than three copies of the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1994 Edition, are now and
have been on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is adopted and incorporated herein by reference
as though set forth in full.
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12.28.020. Amendments to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings. The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings
adopted by Section 12.28.010 is added to, amended, deleted or changed in the
following respects: The section numbers hereinafter referred to are the section
numbers of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
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 is deleted.
Section 205 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."
Division 8. Chapter 12.32, Uniform Swimming Pool, and Hot Tub
Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 12.32 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.
Section 12.32.010 Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and
Hot Tub Code.
12.32.020 Amendments to Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hot Tub Code.
12.32.030 Penalty for Violation.
12.32.010. Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub
Code. There is adopted, 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 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub
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Cc'1994 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechan...al Officials, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, added
thereto or amended. Not less than three copies of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa
and Hot Tub Code, 1994 Edition, are now and have been on file in the office of the
City Clerk, and the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code is adopted herein
by reference as though set forth in full.
12.32.020. Amendments to the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and
Hot Tub Code. The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code adopted by
section 12.32.010 is amended and changed in the following respects. The section
numbers hereinafter referred to are the section numbers of the Uniform Swimming
Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. Section 1.6(b) is amended to read as follows:
"Section 1.6(b). 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 1.10 is amended by adding thereto the following:
"The plans for a swimming pool required by subsection (a) and (b) above
shall be prepared by a state licensed engineer unless specifically exempted by the
Administrative Authority.
Unless grading, filling or retaining walls are the responsibility of the pool
contractor, said work shall be completed prior to issuance of a pool permit.
The pool contractor shall be responsible for all electrical work unless said
work is performed by a licensed electrical contractor under a separate permit."
Section 1.11 is amended by deleting schedule of fees and adding "Fees
shall be as set by resolution of the City Council."
Section 1.18 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 1.19 is added to read as follows:
"Section 1.19. Location - Construction and Design. There shall be a
minimum horizontal clearance of five feet (5') between the water's edge of any pool
and any building, fence, equipment, structure of any type or property line and a
vertical clearance to the sky, except as to electric wires which shall comply with
California Public Utilities Commission Resolution No. E 1109, Appendix B and C, as
revised. Setbacks from streets shall conform to requirements for main buildings on
subject property as zoned at time of construction. Diving boards, slides, ladders or
similar pieces of equipment used for entering or exiting pool may be omitted from the
above requirement. Planters not to exceed twelve inches (12") in height or roof
overhang with a minimum clearance of eight feet (8') from the decking may encroach
two feet (2') into the five foot (5') required horizontal clearance.
The Building Official may approve lesser clearance or setbacks where
unique conditions exist."
Section 1.20 is added to read as follows:
"Section 1.20. Use of Public Right -of Way. It shall be unlawful to
use a public right-of-way for storing construction materials, storing excavation spoils,
or parking equipment used in the construction of any swimming pool within the City
limits, without first obtaining permission from the City departments having
jurisdiction. Such a request to use public property for the above mentioned purposes
shall be submitted in writing and approved by the Building Official.
Bonds. A cash bond of $500.00 to guarantee the repair of any and all
damage to any public property or public right-of-way, including but not limited to
sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches; or damage to any private property,
caused in whole or in part by the construction of any such swimming pool, may be
required of the building permittee by the Building Official."
Section 310 is amended by adding thereto the following:
"Section 310. Retroactive Requirements. Where the waste
water, from any swimming pool existing at the time of the effective date of this
ordinance, flows or is discharged on or across any street, alley, right-of-way, sidewalk
or road, or flows on or across any adjacent property in such a manner as to create, in
the opinion of the Building Official, a nuisance, a hazard to the health and safety of
any person, or a hazard to structures, buildings, plants or vegetation or soils, such
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waste water shall, upon notice of said Building Official, be disposed of in a manner as
previously set forth in this section."
Section 315 is amended by adding thereto the following:
"Said concrete base shall have a minimum dimension of four feet (4') by
seven feet (7') by three inches (3") in thickness."
12.32.030. Penalty for Violation. Any person, firm or corporation
violating any of the provisions of this Chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each
such person, firm, or corporation is guilty of a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code
is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by
imprisonment in the County Jail of Marin County for not more than three months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
Division 9. 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 4. 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 effective 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 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 and against the ordinance.
/BEf/ZTJ.eli'Rd�Mqy)or
Attest:
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JE NE M. LEONCI ,City Clerk
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The foregoing Ordinance No. 16 91 was read and introduced at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Rafael, held on the 4th
day of December , 1995, and ordered passed to print by the following vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Phillips, Zappetini & Mayor Boro
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller
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 18th day of
December , 1995.
JVANNE M. LEO CN INI, City Clerk
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