HomeMy WebLinkAbout71.72 ORDINANCE NO. Yl. 72
AN ORDINANCE OF .THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ADOPTING THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BIJILDING CODE,
PLUMBING CODE, MECHANICAL .! CODE,
HOUSING CODE AND ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, THE 1990
EbrrlON OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
AND REPEALING ARTICLE 16-55 OF THE (;try
CODE CONCERNING EXCAVATION AND
GRADING
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby orr[qi~ as follows:
SECTION h Section 16-10.010 in Article 16-10 of 'the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16-10.010 Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code, as compiled and
published by the International Conference Of Building Officials, hereinafter referred
to as the "Administrative Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to
and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code
is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this
Article, and shah be the Administrative Code applicable to' the Building, Plumbing,
Mechanical and Electrical Codes of the City."
SECTION 2: Paragraphs (b) and (c) in Section 303 of the Uniform Administrative
Code, as adopted by Section 16-10.030 of the City Code, are amended to read as
follows:
"(b) Retention of Plans. One set of reviewed plans and
specifications shah be returned to the applicant and shah be
kept on the site of the building or work at all, times during
which the work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of
reviewed plans, specifications and computations shall be.
retained by the building official as part of his permanent
records.
(e) Validity of Permit. The issuance of a .permit or the
reviewing of plans, specifications and computations shall not
be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any
violation of any of the provisions of this Code or the
technical codes, or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction.
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
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the provisions of this Code or the technical codes, or any
other ordinance of this jurisdiction shall be valid.
The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifications and
other data shall not prevent the building official from
thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans,
specifications and other data, or from preventing building
operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of
these codes or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction."
SECTION 3: Section 16-10.070 in Article 16-10 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16-10.070 Tables deleted
Tables No. 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G and 3-H of the Administrative
Code are hereby deleted."
SECTION 4: Article 16-15 of the City Code is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"ARTICLE 16-15
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16-15.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code
16-15.020 Site drainage requirements
16-15.030 Additions, deletions and amendments
16-15.040 Section 103 amended concerning application of Building Code
16-15.050 Chapters 2 and 3 deleted; administration governed by
Administrative Code
16-15.060 Section 503(d) amended concerning occupancy separations
16-15.070 Section 2516(f) amended concerning draft stops
16-15.080 Section 2516(n) added concerning underfloor clearance
16-15.090 Section 2905(g) added concerning reinforcement
16-15.100 Section 3201 amended concerning roof covering
16-15.110 Section 3802(i) added to require automatic sprinklers
for certain garages
16-15.120 Section 7003(1) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permits
16-15.130 Section 7006(d) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permit requirements
16-15.140 Section 7007 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
fees for grading permits
16-15.150 Section 7008 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading bonds
]6-15.160 Section 7013 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
erosion control
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16-15.170 Section 7014(a) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading inspections
16-15.180 Section 7014(b) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading designation
16-15.190 Section 7016 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
driveways
16-15.200 Section 7017 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
stockpiling
16-15.210 Section 7018 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
general provisions
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S16-15.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, including Appendix Chapters
1, 7, 11, 12, 23, 32, 35, 38, 49, 51, 57 and 70 only, as compiled and published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, hereinafter referred to as the
"Building Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and, except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Building Code of the City.
S16~15.020 Site drainage requirements
(a) Each lot and building site shall be graded to drain all storm and other
surface waters to the nearest storm drain or other drainage outlet approved by the
building official. All runoff from roofs, decking, paving and other surface water
collectors, whether natural or artificial, may be required by the building official to
be centrally collected and drained through enclosed pipe or other conduit to on-site
or off-site drainage outlets or storm drains.
(b) The plans and specifications required by Section 302(b) of the
Administrative Code shall include a drainage plan depicting thereon both existing
and proposed grades, and all proposed drainage facilities, unless such requirement is
waived by the building official. All grading and drainage facilities shall be
completed and installed prior to final inspection, and the building official may
require certification from the owner, the contractor or qualified engineer, that all
finished grades are in compliance with the approved plans. Neither approval of such
drainage plans nor approval of the completed facilities on final inspection shall
constitute any representation as to the adequacy of soil or slope stability, nor
adequacy of surface or sub-surface drainage controls, nor that any soil or water-
related damage will not occur to the site or to any adjoining property. Maintenance
of all on-site drainage facilities, whether or not ultimately connected to a public
storm drain, shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner and not the City.
S16~15.030 Additions, deletions and amendments
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby
made to the Building Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-15.010.
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S16-15.040 Section 103 amended eoneerning application of Building Code
Section 103 of the Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
See. 103. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the
construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair and use
of any building or structure within this jurisdiction, except
work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers
and poles, and mechanical equipment not specifically
regulated in this Code. Moreover, the provisions of this Code
shah apply without limitation to all dams and other hydraulic
flood control structures with the exception of such hydraulic
flood control structures as are constructed and installed by
the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code
specify different materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there
is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
Wherever in this Code reference is made to the appendix, the
provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically
adopted.
S16-15.050 Chapters 2 and 3 deleted; administration governed by
Administrative Code
Chapters 2 and 3 of the Building Code are hereby deleted. All administration
of the Building Code shall be governed by the Administrative Code as adopted in
Article 16-10 of this Chapter.
S16-15.060 SecUon 503(d) amended enneerning occupancy separations
Paragraph 3 of Section 503(d) of the Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
3. In the one-hour occupancy separation between a Group R,
Division 3 and M Occupancy, the separation may be limited
to the installation of materials approved for one-hour fire-
resistire construction and a self-closing, tight-fitting solid
wood door 1-3/8 inches in thickness will be permitted in lieu
of a one-hour fire assembly. Fire dampers need not be
installed in air ducts passing through the wall, floor or ceiling
separating a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy from a Group M
Occupancy, provided such duets within the Group M
Occupancy are constructed of steel having a thickness not
less than 0.019 inch (No. 26 galvanized steel gauge) and have
no openings into the Group M Occupancy. In remodel work,
the one hour separation shah be limited to the attic
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separation areas only and the installation of a tight-fitting
solid wood door 1-3/8 inches in thickness with a self-closing
device.
This amendment to the Uniform'Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the risk of fire created by the climatic and geologic conditions in the City.
S16-15.070 Section 2516(f) amended concerning draft stop
Subparagraph 4B of Section 2516(f) of the Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
B. Attics.
(i) Single-family dwellings. Draft stops shall be installed in
accordance with Item (iii) below.
(ii) Two or more dwelling units and hotels. Draft stops shall
be installed in the attics, mansards, overhangs, false fronts
set out from walls and similar concealed spaces of buildings
containing more than one dwelling unit and in hotels. Such
draft stops shall be above and in line with the walls
separating tenant spaces from each other and from other
uses.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Draft stops may be omitted along
one of the corridor walls, provided draft stops at tenant
separation walls extend to the remaining corridor draft
stop.
2. Where approved sprinklers are installed,
draftstopping may be as specified in the exception to
Item (iii) below.
(iii) Other nses. Draft stops shall be installed in attics,
mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out from walls and
similar concealed spaces of buildings having uses other than
dwellings or hotels so that the area between draft stops does
not exceed 2,000 square feet and the greatest horizontal
dimension does not exceed 40 feet.
EXCEPTION: Where approved automatic sprinklers are
instailed the area between draft stops may be 9,000
square feet and the greatest horizontal dimension may
be 100 feet.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because
construction in the City is largely custom designed and exhibits unusual
configurations and high square footage. These factors may contribute toward the
spread of fire, the risk of which is high because of the climatic and geologic
conditions within the City.
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S16-15.080 Seelion 2516(n) added eeneerning underfloor clearance
Section 25 16(n) is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
(n) Underfloor clearance. Unless otherwise approved by the
building official, the minimum under floor clearances between
the bottom of the floor joists, and/or girders, shah not be less
than 18 inches to exposed ground in crawl spaces or
excavated or unexcavated areas located within the periphery
of the building foundation.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because the
combination of the high summer time air temperatures which occur in the City, and
the large square footage of the buildings and structures constructed in the City,
necessitates the use of larger air conditioning duering to be installed in the
underGoor clearance area.
$16-15.090 8eelion 2905(g) added concerning reinforcement
Section 2905(g) is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
(g) Reinforcement. A minimum of two one-half inch bars
of metal reinforcement placed continuous in foundations shah
be required for Group R and M occupancies without
engineering design.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the expansive soils and seismic instability conditions existing in the City.
$16-15.100 Section 3201 amended concerning roof covering
Section 3201 of the Buiiding Code is amended to read as follows:
See. 3201. Roofs shall be as specified in this code and as
otherwise required by this chapter.
Roof coverings shah be securely fastened to the supporting
roof construction and shah provide weather protection for
the building at the roof.
Skylights shah be constructed as required in Chapter 34.
Penthouses shah be constructed as required in Chapter 36°
For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 52.
For solar energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see
Section 1714.
The foregoing provisions notwithstanding, roof coverings on
all buildings and structures hereafter erected or constructed
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in a designated hazardous fire area in the City, shall be fire-
retardant, or shall comply with the standards established for
Class A or B prepared or built-up roofing. All replacement
roofs for existing buildings and structures in a hazardous fire
area shall comply with this requirement, except that a
replacement of less than 10 percent of the total roof area
shall be exempt.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the temperatures, winds and other climatic conditions which promote the spread of
fire and the danger of fire in the event of earthquake. In addition, special
precautions are needed for buildings located within the hazardous fire areas because
response time of emergency equipment to calls for aid in such areas is impaired due
to: (1) the non-availability of access to some portions of the hazardous fire areas,
(2) the existence of steep, narrow streets and roadways located in the hazardous fire
areas, (3) the lack of connecting streets or roadways in the hazardous fire areas.
Further, the presence of heavy vegetation in the hazardous fire areas increases the
potential for the rapid spread of any fire which may start in those areas particularly
during seasonal dry spells.
S16-15.110 Seerion 3802(i) added to require automarie sprinklers for
eertain garages
Section ~802(i) is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
(h) Garage sprinklers. In each of the following cases, a
garage for the parking of motor vehicles shall be equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system:
1. Any newly constructed attached or detached garage.
2. Any existing garage that constitutes a portion of an
existing dwelling which is altered, added to, or expanded so
as to increase the floor space under roof by fifty percent or
more of the amount of floor space under roof immediately
prior to such alteration, repair, addition, or expansion. For
the purposes of this paragraph, any alteration, repair,
addition or expansion shall be considered as equalling or
exceeding the above fifty percent limit where the work of
construction or improvement is done at different time
intervals requiring two or more building permits within a
period of five years after completion of the first
improvement, where although each is for a project
encompassing an addition of less than fifty percent of
increased floor space, but which when combined with other
expansions during said five year period of time, increased the
amount of floor space under roof by fifty percent or more of
that amount which existed immediately prior to the
commencement of the first of the several alterations,
repairs, additions or expansions.
3. Any existing garage which is altered, added to, or
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expanded so as to increase the size of such garage by either
260 or more square feet or thirty-three or more percent of
the original size, whichever is less.
The area of a garage shall include all contiguous areas within
the structure utilized for workshop or storage purposes which
are not constructed as habitable space in accordance with the
requirements of this Code, whether or not such contiguous
areas are designed or utilized for the storage of motor
vehicles.
Any automatic sprinkler system installed pursuant to this
Section shall comply with the standards set forth in National
Fire Protection Association Document 13D.
All garage sprinkler systems installed pursuant to this Section
shall be equipped with water flow switches that are
connected to audible warning devices of sufficient number
and adequately located within the dweliing so as to cause,
when activated, a level of audibility of not less than fifteen
decibels above ambient noise levels measured four feet above
the floor with bedroom doors closed. If the dwelling serviced
by the garage in which a sprinkler system is being installed is
required to be equipped with an early warning fire alarm
system pursuant to Chapter 16, Article 16-60 of the Saratoga
City Code, the water flow switches referred to herein shall
also be connected to the digital alarm communicator
transmitter or the fire alarm control panel described in
Section 16-60.020 of said Code. However, if the dwelling
serviced by the garage is not equipped with such early
warning fire alarm system, the water flow switches shall be
connected to an outside audible alarm that will cause, when
activated, a level of audibility at the property line nearest to
the alarm of not less than fifteen decibels above the ambient
noise level at such property line. The provisions contained
herein shall apply to both attached and detached garages.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the higher risk and greater intensity of fire in garages and storage areas.
S16-15.120 Seerion 7003(1) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permits
Section 7003(1) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1. Swimming pools, where the natural slope is ten percent
or less at the location of the pool.
S16-15.130 Section 7006(d) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permit requirements
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Section 7006(d) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
(d) Information on Plans and in Specifications. Plans shah
be drawn to scale and shah be of sufficient clarity to indicate
the nature and extent of the work proposed and showing in
detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Code and
to aH other relevant laws, ordinances and regulations. The
first sheet of each set of plans sh. aH give the name and
address of the owner and the person by whom they were
prepared. The plans shah include the following information:
(1) Location of the proposed site.
{2) Property limits and accurate contours of existing
ground and details of terrain and area drainage.
(3) Limiting dimensions elevation or finish contours to be
achieved by the grading and proposed drainage channels
and related construction.
(4) Detailed plans of aH surface and subsurface drainage
devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective
devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the
proposed work, together with a map showing the
drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area
served by any drains.
(5) Location of any buildings or structures and trees over
twelve inches in diameter, as measured twenty-four
inches from natural grade, on the property where the
work is to be performed and the location of any
buildings or structures on lands of adjacent owners
which are within the minimum setback of the adjacent
property, as specified in the City's zoning regulations,
or which may be affected by the proposed grading
operations. Specifications shall contain information
covering construction and material requirements.
(6) Estimate of the quantity of excavation or fill involved
and estimated commencement and completion dates.
(7) Indication of the area of vegetation to be removed.
(8) Provisions for erosion control
S16-15.140 Section 7007 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning fees
for grading permits
Section 7007 of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
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See. 7007
(a) Plan checking fee. For excavation and fill on the same
site, the fee shah be based on the volume of the excavation
or fill, whichever is greater. Before accepting a set of plans
and specifications for checking, the building official shah
collect a plan checking fee in an amount as established from
time to time by resolution of the City Council. Separate
permits and fees shah apply to retaining walls or major
drainage structures, as indicated elsewhere in this Code.
There shall be no separate charge for standard terrace drains
and similar facilities. The plan checking fee for a grading
permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid
permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the
original permit and the fee shown for the entire project.
(b) Grading permit fees. A fee for each grading permit
shah be paid to the building official, in such amount as
established from time to time by resolution of the City
Council. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional
work to that under a valid permit shah be the difference
between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee
shown for the entire project.
(c) Special fees. The building official may engage the
services of geologists, engineering geologists, soils engineers,
foresters, and landscape architects as he determines to be
necessary to review grading plans and activities. The cost of
such services shah be charged to and paid by the applicant.
S16-15.150 Section 7008 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended eoneerning
grading bonds
Section 7008 of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to read
as foliows:
See. 7008. Every permittee shall be required to post a cash
or surety bond with the City in an amount sufficient to cover
the cost of the grading project, including corrective work
necessary to eliminate any hazardous conditions, to insure
that the work will be completed strictly in accord with the
approved plans and specifications. Each bond shah insure
that the permittee shah comply with aH the provisions of this
Code and aH other applicable laws and ordinances, that he
will comply with aH the terms and conditions of the permit to
the satisfaction of the building official and that he will
complete the work within the time limits as specified in the
permit. In the event of any failure to complete the work or
failure to comply with aH the conditions and terms of the
permit, the building official may order the work required by
the permit to be completed to his satisfaction, and the surety
shah continue to be firmly bound under a continuing
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obligation for the payment of all necessary costs and
expenses that may be incurred or expended by the City in
causing aH such work to be done, including engineering fees
and attorney's fees.
$16-15.160 Section 7013 of AppendiX Chapter 70 amended concerning
erosion control
Section 7013 of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
See. 7013
(a) Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shah be prepared
and maintained to control against erosion. All cut and fill
surfaces subject to erosion shah be planted with ground cover
which is compatible with the natural ground covers in the
City and which will thrive with little maintenance. Earth
slopes shah be contour graded to encourage landscaping. Cut
and fill along public roads may be required to be landscaped
to blend into the natural surroundings. Plants used shah be at
heights which will not obstruct vehicular sight distances on
City streets, as determined by the building official. All plant
materials shah be satisfactory to the building official. The
protection of the slopes shah be instaHed as soon as
practicable and prior to calling for final grading approval.
When cut slopes are determined by the building official not to
be subject to erosion due to the erosion resistant character of
the materials, planting precautions may be omitted.
(b) Other devices. Where necessary, check dams, cribbing,
riprap or other methods shah be employed to control erosion
and provide safety.
$16-15.170 Section 7014(a) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading inspections
Section 7014(a) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
See. 7014
(a) General. AH grading operations for which a permit is
required shall be subject to inspection by the building
official. Where it is found by inspection that the soil or other
conditions are not as stated or shown in the application for a
grading permit, the building official may refuse to approve
further work until approval is obtained for a revised grading
plan conforming to existing conditions. Approved plans and
permits for grading work shall be maintained at the site
during the grading activity and until the work has been
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approved.
Three inspections will be made, as follows:
(1) Initial inspection. When the permittee or his agent is
ready to begin work on excavation or fill and
construction stakes have been set, but no grading
begun.
(2) Rough grading. Including stripping, keying, compaction
and subsurface drains.
(3) Finsl inspection. When all work, including installation
of all drainage and other structures and any required
planting, has been completed.
S16-15.180 :Section 7014(b) of Appendi~c Chapter 70 mended concerning
grading designation
Section 7014(b) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
(b) Grading Designation. AH grading in excess of 1,000
cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with the
approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall
be designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving less
than 1,000 cubic yards shall be designated as "regular
grading" unless the permittee, with the approval of the
building official, chooses to have the grading performed as
"engineered grading."
S16-15.190 Seerico 7016 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning driveways
Section 7016 is added to Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code, to read as
follows:
See. 7016. Driveways. Unless otherwise recommended in the
approved soil engineering or geology report, driveways shah
conform to the provisions of this Section.
(a) Gradient. Maximum driveway gradient shah not exceed
eighteen percent for more than fifty feet.
(b) Construetion standards
1. Driveways to structures with less than a thirty-five
foot setback have no conditions placed on their
construction.
2. Driveways to structures with more than a thirty-five
foot setback shah comply with the following conditions:
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a. The driveway must be at least fourteen feet wide
_ with a one foot shoulder on each side.
b. The driveway must have a minimum curve radius
of forty-two feet.
c. If the finished surface slope is twelve and one-
half percent or less, the driveway must have at
least a six inch aggregate base and a double-coat
oil and screening surface.
d. If the finished surfaee slope is twelve and one-
half to fifteen percent slope, the driveway must
have at least a six inch aggregate base and a two
inch asphalt concrete surface.
e. If the finished surface slope is fifteen to eighteen
percent, the driveway must have at least a six
inch aggregate base and a four inch rough-surface
concrete surface.
f. A turnaround at the end of a driveway must have
at least a thirty-two foot radius or an equivalent
approved by the fire department.
g. The driveway must have a centerline
perpendicular to the street right-of-way at the
point of their intersection or present a minimum
forty-two foot effective inside radius to vehicles
departing or entering the public street from both
sides.
3. All bridges and driveway structures shall be designed to
sustain thirty five thousand pounds dynamic loading.
S16-15.200 Section 7017 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
stoekpilil~
Section 7017 is added to Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code, to read as
follows:
~;ee. 7017 8tcokpiling
(a) If the grading eousists only of the depositing and storing
of fill material on a site, the building official may issue a
temporary grading permit, to be designated a stockpiling
permit, permitting the stockpiling of such fill material
without complete eompaetion, for a limited period of time.
The building official shall determine the location, amount and
length of time stockpiled material may remain on a site.
(b) The building official shall require a cash bond from the
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applicant, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a
stockpiling permit, guaranteeing the removal or the ultimate
proper compaction of the fill material. No plan checking fee
shall be required for a stockpiling permit, except at such
time as, at the expiration of such stockpiling, the permittee
submits plans to obtain a grading permit to complete the
installation and compaction of such fill material.
61rr15.210 Section 7018 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
general provisions
Section 7018 is added to Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code, to read as
follows:
See, 7018 General Provisions.
(a) Restricted hours. Unless specifically exempted,
grading will be restricted to the hours between 7:30 A.M. and
6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except in the event of an
emergency which imperils the public safety. The building
official may grant an exemption upon his determination of an
emergency.
(b) Dust and dirt control. Graded surfaces shall be wetted
or suitably contained to prevent public nuisance from dust or
spillage on City streets or adjacent properties. Equipment,
materials and roadways on the site shall be used in a manner
or treated to prevent excessive dust conditions.
(c) Effect of prior site development plan approval. Where
a site development plan has already been approved by the
advisory agency under Section 14-25.100 of the Subdivision
Ordinance, and such site development plan has been made a
part of the improvement plans, the improvement agreements
and the bonding requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance,
and the final map has been approved and recorded, the
requirements of this Code relating to plans and
specifications, geologic engineering reports, soil engineering
reports and bonds shall be deemed to have been complied
with as to any excavation or grading work done in accord
with such previously approved site development plan. In the
event of any change in the site development plan as to any
lot, site or parcel from the approved site development plan,
the provisions of this Code shah thereafter be applicable, and
a separate grading plan, grading permit, permit fee and bond
shah be required therefor.
(d) Special precautions. If the building official determines
by inspection that the nature of the formation is such that
further work as authorized by the existing permit is likely to
endanger any property or public way, the building official
may, as a condition of work, require reasonable safety
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precautions to avoid the likelihood of danger. Such measures
as flatter exposed slopes, additional drainage facilities,
berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing or installation of
plant materials for erosion control may be required. If storm
damage is anticipated, work may be stopped until temporary
planting, structures or other temporary measures have been
taken to control erosion and protect adjoining property.
(e) Damaging graded lands. No person shall directly or
indirectly damage or destroy any ground cover, planting,
berms, drains, drainage terraces, ditches, swales, riprap or
other drainage structures and erosion controls which are
planted or constructed pursuant to this Code, or in accord
with any of the regulations or requirements of the building
official or the Planning Commission, or pursuant to any site
development plan filed in aeeord with the Subdivision
Ordinanee of the City.
(f) Compllanee with other ordinanees. The building
official shall not issue a grading permit for any grading as a
building lot or site unless all proposed uses shown on the
grading plans for the lot or site will comply with all
applicable provisions of both the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance of the City, and with all other
provisions of this Code, or unless such grading and the
proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan. Any
grading permit issued in violation of this Section shall be void
and of no force and effect."
SECTION 5: Section 16-25.010 in Article 16-25 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16-25.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Cede
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including all Appendices and
IAPMO Installation Standards, as compiled and published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, heroinafter referred to as the
"Plumbing Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Plumbing Code of the City."
SECTION 6: Section 16-30.010 in Article 16-30 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"~16-30.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechsnical Cede
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including all Appendices, as
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compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, hereinafter
referred to as the "Mechanical Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to
and except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code
is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this
Article, .and shall be the Mechanical Code of the City."
SECTION 7: Article 16-35 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
~ARTICLE 16-35
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
16-35.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code
16-35.020 Article 100 amended to define commercial building
16-35.030 Article 110-8 amended to require raceways in
commercial buildings
S16-35.010 Adoption of National Electrical Cede
The 1990 Edition of the National Electrical Code, as compiled and published by
the National Fire Protection Association, hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical
Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the
office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Electrical Code of the City.
616-35.020 Article 100 amended to define commercial building
The following provision is added to Article 100 of the Electrical Code:
Commercial building:. A building or structure used for
purposes other than a one-family, two-family or multi-family
dwelling.
S16-35.030 Article 110-8 amended to require raceways in
commercial bUidlingS
Article 110-8 of the Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
110-8. Wiring Methods. Only wiring methods recognized as
suitable are included in this Code. The recognized methods
of wiring shall be permitted to be installed in any type of
building or occupancy, except as otherwise provided in this
Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code,
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approved raceways shah be installed in all commercial
buildings."
SECTION 8: Section 16-40.010 in Article 16-40 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"$16-40.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, as compiled and published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, hereinafter referred to as the
"Housing Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and, except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Housing Code of the City."
SECTION 9: Section 16-45.010 in Article 16-45 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"~16-45.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Bu~dings
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, as compiled and published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, hereinafter referred to as the "Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code,"
one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office
of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and
amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof,
the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings Code of the City."
SECTION 10: Article 16-55 of the City Code, consisting of Sections 16-55,010
through 16-55.240, inclusive, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 11: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby declares that it
would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 12: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its
passage and adoption.
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The above and foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and after the
waiting time required by law, was thereafter passed and adopted at a regular
me ring of the City Council of the City of Sarato a held 20
Dec~ , 1989, by the following vote: ~ g on the th day of
AYES: Councilmembers Anderson, Moyles, Peterson, Stutzman and Mayor Clevenger
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: MAYOR
CITY CLERK ~
The above and foregoinn is a true and correc
copy of Ordinance -7,_L. '?Z- which has heel
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Deputy City Clerk .+^ :