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HomeMy WebLinkAbout71.157 ORDINANCE N0. 71. 157 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA ADOPTING THE 1994 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, PLUMBING CODE, 1993 EDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE, FIRE CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE AND THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE. The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1: Article 16-10 of the City Code is hereby deleted in full. SECTION 2. Article 16-15 of the City code is hereby amended in it's entirety to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-15" BUILDING CODE Sections: 16-15.010 Adoption of the California Building Code 16-15.020 Additions, deletions and amendments 16-15.030 Section 105 sanended concerning Board of Appeals 16-15.040 Section 106.4.2 and 106.4.4 amended concerning plans and expiration. 16-15.050 Section 107.2 amended concerning permit fees 16-15.060 Section 107.3 amended concerning plan review fees. 16-15.070 Section 107.5.2 amended concerning investigation fees 16-15.080 Section 302.4 amended concerning occupancy inspection 16-15.090 Section 403.2.1.1 added concerning automatic fire sprinklers 16-15.100 Section 1806 added concerning reinforcement 16-15.110 Section 1503.1 added concerning roof covering 16-15.120 Section 1923.1 amended concerning concrete slabs 16-15.130 Section 2317.3 added concerning under floor clearance 16-15.140 Section 2326.11.3, item 7, amended concerning gypsum board 16-15.150 Table A-33-A amended concerning grading plan check fees '-' 16-15.160 Table A-33-B amended concerning grading permit fees 16-15.170 Section 3311 of Appendix 33 amended concerning grading bonds 16-15.180 Section 3316 of Appendix 33 amended concerning erosion control 1 16-15.190 Section 3319 added to Appendix 33 concerning general provisions 16-15.200 Section 3309.1.1 added concerning general requirements 16-15.210 Section 3309.4 added to Appendix 33 concerning grading permit requirements 16-15.220 Section 3315 of Appendix 33 amended concerning drainage and terracing 16-15.230 Section 3309.3 of Appendix 33 amended concerning grading designation 16-15.240 Section 3319 of Appendix 33 added concerning driveways 16-15.250 Section 3320 added to Appendix 33 concerning stockpiling §16-15.010 Adoption of California Building Code. The 1994 Edition of the California Building Code Vol I, Vol II and Voi III, including Appendix Chapters 3, 4 Div. I, 15, 31 Div. II,. 31 Div III, and 33 only, as compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Officials and amended by the State of California, 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 Clerk, 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. ~16-15.020 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. §16-15.030 Section 105 amended concerning Board of Appeals. Section 105 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 105 Board of Appeals. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the technical codes, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of the City Engineer, the Chief Building Inspector and one other member to be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the City Manager. §16-15.040 Section 106.4.2 is amended concerning Retention of Plans. 2 Section 106.4.2 and 106.4.4 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 106.4.2. Retention of Plans. One set of reviewed plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall 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. Sec. 106.4.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred eighty days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one hundred eighty days, or if the permittee fails or refuses to request an inspection pursuant to this Code within any period of one hundred eighty consecutive days after the work authorized by the permit is commenced. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. The fee for issuance of such new permit shall be one-half of the full permit fee if the new permit is issued within one hundred eighty days after expiration of the prior permit, or the full permit fee if the new permit is issued more than one hundred eighty days after such expiration, based upon the fee schedule adopted by the City Council as of the time the new permit is issued; provided, however, upon written request by the applicant showing, to the satisfaction of the building official, that the prior permit expired as a result of exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the applicant, the building official may waive the payment of a fee for issuance of the new permit. Where a permit has expired in accord with the foregoing, and the building, structure, or other work authorized by such permit has not been completed, if a new permit for such work is not obtained within thirty days thereafter, said building, structure, or work shall be conclusively presumed to be abandoned and a hazard to the public health, safety and welfare, and subject to all of the provisions of Section 102 of Chapter 2 of this Code. §16-15.050 Section 107.2 amended concerning Permit Fees. Section 107.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 3 Sec. 107.2 Permit Fees. The amount of the fees to be paid for each permit shall be established by resolution of the City Council. ~16-15.060 Section 107.3 is amended concerning Plan Review Fees. Section 107.3 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 107.3 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 106.3.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established by resolution of the City Council. ~16.15.070 Section 107.5.2 is amended concerning Investigation Fees. Section 107.5.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 107.5.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in the permit fee schedule established by resolution of the City Council. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or the technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed by law. §16-15.080 Section 302.4 is amended concerning occupancy separations. Section 302.4 exception 3 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: Exception 3. In the one-hour occupancy separation between a Group R, Division 3 and U Occupancy, the separation may be limited to the installation of materials approved for one-hour fire-resistive 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 ducts 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 shall be limited to the attic separation areas only and the installation of a tight-fitting solid wood door 1-3/8 inches in thickness with a self-closing device. §16-15.090 Section 403.2.1.1 is added concerning Automatic Sprinklers. Section 403.2.1.1 is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows: Sec. 403.2.~.1 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 expanded so as to increase the size of such garage by either 200 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 5 and adequately located within the dwelling 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. ~16-15.100 Section 1806 is added concerning Reinforcement. Section 1806, first paragraph, is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows: Sec. 1806 Reinforcement. A minimum of two one-half inch bars of metal reinforcement placed continuous in foundations shall be required for Group R and M occupancies without engineering design. §16-15.110 Section 1503.1 added concerning Roof Covering. Section 1503.1 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 1503.1 Roof Covering. Roofs shall be as specified in this code and as otherwise required by this chapter. The foregoing provisions notwithstanding, roof coverings on all buildings and structures hereafter erected or constructed 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. §16-15.120 Section 1923.1 is amended concerning Concrete Slabs. Section 1923.1 of the Building code is hereby amended to read ad follows: Sec. 1923.1 General. The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs supported directly on the ground shall be not 6 less than 3-1/2". The slab shall be reinforced with not less than six inches ten-gage wire mesh or an approved alternate installed at mid height of the slab. §16-15,130 Section 2516(n) is added concerning under floor clearance. Section 2317.3 is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows: Sec. 2317.3 Under floor clearance. Unless otherwise approved by the building official, the minimum under floor clearances between the bottom of the floor joists, and/or girders, shall 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. ~16-15.140 Section 2326.11.3, Item 7, is amended concerning Gypsum Board. Section 2326.11.3, Item 7, of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 2326.11.3, Item 7. Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches on center installed in accordance with Table No. 47-I. Limited to single story R-3 and U-1 occupancies. §16-15.150 Table A-33-A of Appendix Chapter 33 is amended concerning Plan Check Fees. Table A-33-A of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: Table A-33-A Plan checking fee. For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be based on the total combined volume of the excavation and fill, whichever is greater. Before accepting a set of plans and specifications for checking, the building official shall collect a plan checking fee in an amount as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Separate permits and fees shall 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. §16-25.160 Table A-33-B is amended concerning Grading permit Fees. Table A-33-B of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as 7 follows: 1. Grading permit fees. A fee for each grading permit shall 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 shall be the difference between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee shown for the entire project. 2. 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 shall be charged to and paid by the applicant. §16-15.170 Section 3311 of Appendix Chapter 33 amended concerning Grading Bonds. Section 3311 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 3311 Grading Bonds. 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 shall insure that the permittee shall comply with all the provisions of this Code and all other applicable laws and ordinances, that he will comply with all 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 all 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 shall continue to be firmly bound under a continuing obligation for the payment of all necessary costs and expenses that may be incurred or expended by the City in causing all such work to be done, including engineering fees and attorney's fees. §16-15.180 Section 3316 of Appendix Chapter 33 amended concerning Erosion Control. Section 3316 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 3316.1 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control against erosion. All cut and fill surfaces subject to erosion shall be planted with ground cover which is compatible with the 8 natural ground covers in the City and which will thrive with little maintenance. Earth slopes shall 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 shall be at heights which will not obstruct vehicular sight distances on City streets, as determined by the building official. All plant materials shall be satisfactory to the building official. The protection of the slopes shall be installed 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. Sec. 3316.2 Other devices. Where necessary, check dams, cribbing, riprap or other methods shall be employed to control erosion and provide safety. ~16-15,190 Section 3319 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 concerning General Provisions. Section 3319 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, to read as follows: Sec. 3319 Restricted hours. a) 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 suitable 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 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 shall thereafter be applicable, and a separate grading plan, grading permit, permit fee and bond shall 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 precautions to avoid the likelihood of danger. Such measures as flatter exposed slopes, additional drainage facilities, berm, 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, berm, 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 accord with the Subdivision Ordinance of the City. (f) Compliance with other ordinances. 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. §16-15.200 Section 3309.1.1 is added concerning General Requirement. Section 3309.1.1 is hereby added to the Building Code to read as follows: Sec. 3309.1.1 General Requirements. Notwithstanding any provision of the Building Code to the contrary, a grading permit shall be required for any increase or decrease in the elevation of any portion of a lot by more than one foot, except for changes in elevation for the construction or installation of any building foundation, basement, pool or other structure for which a building permit has been issued by the City and the excavated material is removed from the site. §16-15.210 Section 3309.4 of Appendix Chapter 33 is added 10 concerning grading permit requirements. Subsections (8}, (9), (10) and (11) are added to Section 3309.4 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code to read as follows: {8) 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 grading operations. Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. (9) Estimate of the quantity of excavation or fill involved and estimated commencement and completion dates. (10) Indication of the area of vegetation to be removed. (11) Provisions fo~ erosion control. (Amended by Ord. 71.109 § 2 (part), 1992) §16-15.220 Section 3315 of Appendix Chapter 33 amended concerning drainage and terracing. Subsections (f) and (g) are added to Section 3315 of Appendix Chapter 33 to read as follows: {f) 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. (g) The plans and specifications required by Section 302(b) of the Building 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 occur to the site or to any adjoining property. Maintenance of all on-site drainage 11 facilities, whether or not ultimately connected to a public storm drain, shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner and not the City. (Amended by Ord. 71.109 § 2 (part), 1992) §16-15.230 Section 3309~3 of appendix Chapter 33 amended concerning grading designation. Seotion 3309.3 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows: (b) Grading Designation. All 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." (Amended by Ord. 71.109 § 2 (part), 1992) §16-15.240 Section 3319 added to Appendix Chapter 33 concerning driveways. Section 3319 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, to read as follows: Sec. 3319. Driveways. Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soil engineering or geology report, driveways shall conform to the provisions of this Section. (a} Gradient. Maximum driveway gradient shall not exceed eighteen percent for more than fifty feet. (b) Construction 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 shall comply with the following conditions: 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 surface slope is twelve and one-half to fifteen percent slope, the driveway must have at least a 12 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 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 a minimum of thirty-five thousand pounds dynamic loading. (Amended by 0rd. 71.109 § (part), 1992) §16-15.250 Section 3320 added to Appendix Chapter 33 concerning stockpiling. Section 3320 is added to Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, to read as follows: Sec. 3320. Stockpiling (a) If the grading consists 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 materials without complete compaction, 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 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. (Amended by Ord. 71.109 § (part}, 1992} Section 3: Article 16-20 of the city code is amended in it's entirety to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-20" 13 FIRE CODE Sections: 16-20.010 Adoption of the Uniform Fire Code. 16-20.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. 16-20.030 Section 103.3.2.3 is added concerning Final Inspection. 16-20.040 Section 103.3.2.4 is added concerning Training. 16-20.050 Section 103.4.7 is added concerningAbatement of Hazard. 16-20.060 Section 105.2.1.1 added concerning Permit Fees. 16-20.070 Section 105.8.f.6 is added concerning Fire Protection Systems. 16-20.080 Section 105.8.i.1 is added concerning Institutional. 16-20.090 Table 105-A is amended concerning Amounts of Compressed Gases. 16-20.100 Section 209-H is added concerning Hazardous Materials Business Plan. 16-20.110 Section 214-M is added concerning Moderately Toxic Gas. 16-20.120 Section 220-S is added concerning Storage Facility. 16-20.130 Section 903.3 is amended concerning Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants. 16-20.140 Section 1001.11 is added concerning Fire-Protection Systems and Equipment. 16-20.150 Section 1003.1.4 is added concerning Fire Extinguishing Systems. 16-20.160 Section 1004.6 is added concerning Standpipes. 16-20.170 Table 1004-A is amended concerning Standpipe Required Systems. 16-20.180 Section 1007.3.3.3.5 is added concerning Fire Alarm Systems. 16-20.190 Section 2501.18.2 is amended concerning Requirement for Use of Candles and other open-Flame Devices. 16-20.200 Section 5202.4.3.2, first and second paragraphs, are amended concerning Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations. 16-20.210 Section 5204.5.2.1 is added concerning Storage Limits. 16-20.220 Section 6301 is amended concerning Refrigeration. 16-20.230 Section 7401.6.4 is amended concerning Compressed Gases. 16-20.240 Section 7701.7.2 is amended concerning Explosive Materials. 16-20.250 Section 7901.1.1.1 is added concerning Flammable and Combustible Liquids. 16-20.260 Section 7901.8.1 is amended concerning General Requirements. 16-20.270 Section 7901.11.1.1 is amended concerning Piping, Valves, Fittings and Related Equipment. 16-20.280 Section 7901.3.2 is deleted concerning Plans. 16-20.290 Section 7902.2.2.1 is amended concerning Location of Tanks. 16-20.300 Section 8001.1.1 first paragraph, is amended concerning Hazardous Materials. 16-20.310 Section 8001.1.1.1 is added concerning General Safety. 16-20.320 Section 8001.2.2 is amended concerning Definitions. 16-20.330 Section 8001.3.2, first paragraph, is amended concerning Hazardous Materials Management Plan. 14 16-20.340 Section 8001.4.2.1 is added concerning Orifices. 16-20.350 Section 8001.4.3.2 is amended concerning Design and Construction. 16-20.360 Section 8001.4.3.3 is amended concerning Supply Piping. 16-20.370 Section 8001.5.2.2 is amended concerning Notification. 16-20.380 Section 8001.7 is amended concerning Identification Signs. 16-20.390 Section 8001.4.7.4 is added concerning Annual Maintenance. 16-20.400 Section 8001.9.8 is amended concerning Separation of Hazardous Materials. 16-20.410 Section 8001.10.1.1 is added concerning Facility Transport. 16-20.420 Section 8001.10.1.2 is added concerning Transport Safety. 16-20.430 Section 8001.12.3.3 is amended concerning Height. 16-20.440 Section 8001.14.5 is added concerning Containment. 16-20.450 Section 8001.14.6 is added concerning Highly Toxic and Toxic Gases. 16-20.460 Section 8001.15 is added concerning Moderately Toxic Gases. 16-20.470 Section 8001.16 is added concerning Maximum Threshold Quantity. 16-20.480 Section 8003.1 is amended concerning General Requirements. 16-20.490 Section 8003.1.7.4 is amended concerning Secondary Containment. 16-20.500 Section 8003.1.14.1 is amended concerning general Requirements. 16-20.510 Section 8003.3.1.3.1 is amended concerning Ventilated Areas. 16-20.520 Section 8003.3.1.4 is amended concerning Emergency Power. 16-20.530 Section 8003.3.2.1 is amended concerning General Requirements. 16-20.540 Section 8003.3.2.2.2 is amended concerning Distance Limitations. 16-20.550 Section 8003.3.3.3.1 is added concerning Cylinder Leak Tests. 16-20.560 Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is added concerning Excess Flow Control. 16-20.570 Section 8004.1.1 is amended concerning Applicability. 16-20.580 Section 8004.1.19 is added concerning Emergency Plan. 16-20.590 Section 8202.1, third paragraph, is amended concerning Permits and Plans. 16-20.600 Section 8204.2.1 is added concerning Established Limits. 16-20.610 Section 16.3 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Firebreak Vegetation. 16-20.620 Section 25 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Roof Coverings. 16-20.630 Section 26 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Hazardous Fire Area Designations. 16-20.640 Section 5 is added to Appendix II-B concerning Distribution of Fire Hydrants. 15 §16-20.010 Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. The 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, including Appendices I-C, II-A, II- B, II-C, II-D, II-[, II-I, III-A, III-B, III-D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, and the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code Standards, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Fire Code Institute, hereinafter referred to as the Fire Code, one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk, 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 Fire Code of the City. §16-20.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. (a} The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby made to the Fire Code as adopted by reference in Section 16-20.010. (b) To the extent that any provisions of this Article, or the Fire Code adopted herein by reference, constitute a modification or change in the regulations otherwise contained in any uniform code, as adopted by the City in this Chapter, it is hereby found and determined that such modifications and changes are reasonably necessary by reason of local conditions in the City, including the existence of hazardous fire areas, larger home and garage sizes, restricted traffic circulation and access to certain portions of the City and areas having steep topography and heavy combustible vegetation. §16-20.030 Section 103.3.2.3 is added concerning Final Inspection Section 103.3.2.3 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 103.3.2.3 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed completed until the installation of the required facilities and access ways have been completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire District issues notice of final clearance to the Building Department. ~16-20.040 Section 103.3.2.4 is added concerning Training. Section 103.3.2.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 103.3.2.4 Training. When required by the Chief, newly constructed buildings shall be made available to the Fire District for familiarization training operations prior to occupancy. Additionally, instruction/operations manuals and orientation presentations shall be provided by the building owner when required by the Chief. This training shall not delay occupancy of the building. 16 §16-20.050 Section 103.4.7 is added concerning Abatement of Hazard. Section 103.4.7 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 103.4.7 Abatement of Hazards. (a) The maintenance of real property in violation of this code, or any order of the fire district pursuant hereto, is declared to be a public nuisance and is subject to abatement in accordance with Article 3-15 of the Saratoga City Code. b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Section, if real property is maintained in violation of this code or any order of the fire district pursuant hereto and such violation constitutes, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, a fire hazard of such nature that immediate action is required to protect the public health, safety and welfare, the fire district may apply the emergency nuisance abatement procedure set forth in Article 3-20 of the Saratoga City Code and take all necessary and immediate steps to abate the hazard without prior notice to the occupant of the property. In such event, the Fire Chief shall perform the duties of the City Manager as described in said Article 3-20. (c) The cost of any abatement may be collected through the levy of a special assessment in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article 3-15 or Article 3-20 of the Saratoga City Code. Such procedure is not intended to be exclusive and the City or the fire district may, simultaneously or successively, exercise any other rights and remedies provided by law. §16-20.060 Section 105.2.1.1 added concerning Permit Fees. Section 4.109 is hereby added to the Fire Code, to read as follows: Sec. 4.109. Permit' fees. The City Council may, by resolution, establish a schedule of fees to be charged and collected by the City for the issuance of any such permits required under the provisions of this code and for the checking and inspecting services relative to these provisions. A copy of such fee schedule shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk'and such other locations as may be deemed necessary for public inspection. §16-20.070 Section 105.8 f.6 is added concerning Fire Protection Systems. Section 105.8 f.6 of the Fire Code is hereby added to read as 17 follows: Sec. 105.8 f.6 Fire Protection Systems. Unless otherwise herein noted, a permit shall be required to install, alter or change any fire hydrant system, fire extinguishing system or fire alarm system which was previously required by permit. §16-20.080 Section 105.8 i.1 is added concerning Institutional. Section 105.8 i.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 105.8 i.1 Institutional. It shall be unlawful to operate, maintain or use any institutional facility until all state and local laws and regulations governing safety from fire and panic have been satisfactorily complied with and a permit for such occupancy has been issued by the Fire Chief. As used herein, the term institutional facility includes, but is not limited to, hospital children's home, home or institution for persons with physical or mental disabilities or illness, home or institution for the care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes, and day care nurseries, residential care hoes for the elderly, nursing or convalescent homes, and halfway houses. §16-20.090 Table 105-A is amended concerning Amounts of Compressed Gases. TABLE 105-A of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: UFC TABLE 105 - A Permit Amounts For Compressed Gases~ Type of Gas Amount (cubic Feet) x 0.0283 for M3 Corrosive 200 Flammable (except 200 cryogenic and liquefied petroleum gases) Highly Toxic Any Amount Inert and simple 6,000 asphyxiant Irritant 20.0 Moderately Toxic ~20 18 Other Health Hazards 650 Oxidizing (including 504 oxygen) Pyrophoric Any Amount Radioactive Any Amount Sensitizer 200 Toxic Any Amount Unstable (reactive) Any Amount ~ See Articles 74, 80 and 82 for additional requirements and exceptions. ~16-20.100 Section 209-H is added concerning Hazardous Materials Business Plan. Section 209-H is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 209-H Hazardous materials Business Plan(HMBP). HMBP is a written plan containing General Information, Emergency Response Plan, Training Plan, Inventory Statement, and Site Plan. Each section shall be in such form and detail as required by the Chief and shall contain, at a minimum, the information required pursuant to section 25500 et.seq. of the Health and Safety Code. §16-20.110 Section 214-M is added concerning Moderately Toxic Gas. Section 214-M is hereby added to Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 214-M Moderately Toxic Gas. Moderately toxic gas is a gas that has a median lethal concentration (LCS0) in the air of more than 2,000 ppm but not more than 7,500 ppm by volume of gas or vapor when administered by continues inhalation for one hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200 and 300 grams each. ~16-20.120 Section 220-S is added concerning Storage Facility. Section 220-S is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 220-S STORAGE FACILITY. Storage facility is any one or combination of tanks, sumps, wet floors, waste treatment facilities, pipes, vaults or other portable or fixed containers, used, or designed to be used, for the storage of hazardous materials. §16-20.130 Section 903.3 is amended concerning Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants. 19 Section 903.3 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 903.3 Water supplies and Fire Hydrants. Water supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the required fire flow. In setting the requirements for fire flow, compliance with Appendix III-A of this code shall be deemed adequate, except for the following: 1. Buildings in excess of two (2} stories in height or 35 ft. in height, or that require a fire flow in excess of 2,000 gallons per minute shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system. 2. Where water supplies available for fire protection do not meet the requirements of Appendix III-A, an approved (approved refers to approval by the Fire Chief) automatic sprinkler system installed throughout the building will be an acceptable alternate means of protection provided that a sprinkler system is not otherwise required by the Fire or Building Code. ~16-20.140 Section 1001.11 is added concerning Fire- Protection Systems and Equipment. Section 1001.11 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 1001.11 Tool Caches. Rooms containing fire fighting equipment are required for all new buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such rooms shall be located as required by the Chief. The costs associated with the construction of the room and all original equipment costs are to be paid by the building owner. ~16-20.150 Section 1003.1.4 is added concerning Fire Extinguishing Systems. Section 1003.1.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec 1003.1.4 Valves below grade. Valves for water type fire protection systems, when installed below grade, shall be installed in an approved box or vault. 20 §16-20.160 Section 1004.6 is added concerning Standpipes. Section 1004.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 1004.6 Required installations. When, in the opinion of the Chief, an unusual condition or hazard exists, hose connections may be required and may be provided as outlined in Section 4-5.21 of N.F.P.A. #13, 1994 Edition. §16-20.170 Table 1004-A is amended concerning Standpipe Required Systems. Table 1004-A - Standpipe required systems OCCUPANCY NONSPRINKLERED BUILDING~ SPRINKLERED BUILDING~'' x 304.8 for mm Standpipe Hose Standpipe Hose x0. 0929 for m2 Class Requirement Class Requirement !1. Occupancies exceeding III I No 150 ft. in height Yes and more than one story 2. Occupancies 4 [I and II4] 5 I No stories (or II) or more but less Yes than 150 ft. in height, exc ep t Group R, Division 37 3 . Group A II No Occupancies Yes Requirement No with occupant load exceeding 1,000' 4 . Group A, Division 2.1 II Yes II Yes Occupancies over 5,000 square feet in area used for exhibition 21 5. Groups I; H; B; S; M; F, II' Yes No D i v i s i o n 1 Requirement No Occupancies less than 4 stories in height but greater than 20,000 square feet per floor7 6. Stages more than II No III No 1,000 square feet in area 'Except as otherwise specified in Item 4 of this table, Class II standpipes need not be provided in basements having an automatic fire- extinguishing system throughout. 2The standpipe system may be combined with the automatic sprinkler system. 'Portions of otherwise sprinklered buildings which are not protected by automatic sprinklers shall have Class II standpipes installed as required for the unsprinklered portions. 'In open structures where Class II standpipes may be damaged by freezing, the building official may authorize the use of Class I standpipes which are located as required for Class II standpipes. 'Hose is required for Class II standpipes only. 6Class II standpipes need not be provided in assembly areas used solely for worship. 7For the purposes of this table, occupied roofs of parking structures shall be considered an additional story. In parking structures, a tier is a story. 'The Chief may require the installation of Class I or II standpipes when the size or configuration of the building would not allow for the advancement of fire hose lines from the exterior of the building. The locations of the Class I standpipes shall be approved by the Chief and need not comply with Section 1004.3. The locations of Class II standpipes shall comply with Section 1004.4. §16-20.180 Section 1007.3.3.3.5 is added concerning Fire Alarm Systems. Section 1007.3.3.3.5 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: 22 Sec. 1007.3.3.3.5 Monitoring of fire extinguishing systems. When a fire alarm system is installed in a building, the system shall monitor all fire extinguishing systems. Activation of any fire extinguishing system shall send an alarm signal to the fire alarm control panel and initiate the alarm signaling devices. §16-20.190 Section 2501.18.2 is amended concerning Requirement for Use of Candles and other open-Flame Devices. Section 2501.18.2 is hereby deleted in it's entirety and amended to read as follows: Sec. 2501.18.2 Flaming foods and beverages. The preparation of flaming foods or beverages shall be in accordance with the following: 1. The fuels for table side cooking shall be limited to canned heating devices (such as Sterno, etc.) and compressed natural gas. The use of liquefied petroleum gases or flammable or combustible liquids is not permitted, 2.Flaming foods or beverages shall be prepared only in the immediate vicinity of the table being served. They shall not be transported or carried while burning, 3.The person preparing the flaming foods or beverages shall have a wet cloth towel immediately available for use in smothering the flames in the event of an emergency, 4.The serving of flaming foods or beverages shall be done in a safe manner and shall not create high flames. The pouring, ladling or spooning of liquids is restricted to a maximum height of 8 inches (203.2mm) above the receiving receptacle, and 5.Containers shall be secured to prevent spillage when not in use. Sec. 2501.18.2.1 Canned heating devices. The heating and cooking of food by canned heating devices shall be in accordance with the following: 1.Combustible products or materials shall not be used in the immediate area where canned heating devices are being utilized. Table coverings are permitted provided they comply with Section 1103.3.3.1. 2.Carts, tables, etc. used in conjunction with canned heating devices must be of adequate construction to prevent tipping or falling. Sec. 2501.18.2.2 Use, Storage and Handling of Compressed Natural Gas. The use, storage and handling of compressed natural gas involved in the preparation of flaming foods and 23 beverages shall be in accordance with the following: 1.Compressed natural gas cylinders shall not exceed 84 cubic feet in size. 2. Appliances for use with compressed natural gas must be approved for use with compressed natural gas by the American Gas Association or other nationally recognized technical organization. 3.The use of compressed natural gas may be disallowed based on, but not limited to; unsafe appliances, unsafe building conditions, inadequate exiting and type of cooking involved. 4.Changing of compressed natural gas cylinders shall be done outside of the building by trained personnel. 5.Compressed natural gas cylinders shall be securely stored outside of the kitchen area away from sources of ignition. 6.There shall not be more than one compressed natural gas cylinder for each table side cart in use at any time. 7.At not time shall the combined quantity of compressed natural gas in use and in storage that is utilized for the preparation of flaming foods and beverages exceed 400 cubic feet in any building. Sec. 2501.18.2.3 Carts used for food preparation. Carts utilized for the preparation of flaming foods and beverages must be approved for such use and be equipped with a portable fire extinguisher having a minimum rating of 2A:10BC. Sec. 2501.18.2.4 Portable Deep Fat Fryers. Portable deep fat fryers shall be approved for such use. The portable deep fat fryers shall be placed on a surface of substantial construction as to prevent the fryer from falling over and spilling the grease. A fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 40B:C shall be located in the area where the deep fat fryer is being used. ~16-20.200 Section 5202.4.3.2, first and second paragraphs, are amended concerning Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations. Section 5202.4.3.2, first and second paragraphs, of the Fire Code are hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 5202.4.3.2 Nozzles. A listed automatic-closing-type hose nozzle valve with a latch-open device shall be provided on island-type dispensers used for dispensing Class I, II or III-A liquids. Overhead-type dispensing units shall be provided with a 24 listed automatic-closing- type hose nozzle valve with a latch-open device. §16-20.210 Section 5204.5.2.1 is added concerning Storage Limits. Section 5204.5.2.1 of the Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows: Sec. 5204.5.2.1 Storage limits. The storage of compressed natural gas is permitted only in areas zoned as "Industrial" or as otherwise approved by the Chief. §16-20.220 Section 6301 is amended concerning Refrigeration. Section 6301 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 6301 SCOPE Refrigeration unit and system installations having a refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds (100 kg) of Group A1 or 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of any other group refrigerant shall be in accordance with Article 63 and the Mechanical Code. See the Mechanical Code for refrigerant group descriptions. See also Sections 8001.1.2, 8001.15, and 8002. §16-20.230 Section 7401.6.4 is amended concerning Compressed Gases. Section 7401.6.4 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 7401.6.4 Securing compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks. Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks shall be secured to prevent falling due to contact, vibration or seismic activity. Securing compressed gas containers and tanks shall be by one of the following methods: EXCEPTION: Compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks in the process of examination, filling, transport or servicing. 1. Containers and tanks greater than 26" in height shall be fixed to a secure object with at least two (2) restraints. The restraints shall be equally spaced, so that the bottom restraint is located one third of the distance from the bottom of the container, and the top restraint is located one third of the distance from the top of the container. 2. Securing containers, cylinders and tanks on a cart or other mobile device designed for the movement of compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks. 3. Nesting of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks at container filling or servicing facilities or in seller's 25 warehouses not accessible to the public. nesting shall be allowed provided the nested containers, cylinders or tanks, if dislodged, do not obstruct the required means of egress. 4. Securing of compressed gas containers, cylinders and tanks to or within a rack, framework, cabinet or similar assembly for such use. §16-20.240 Section 7701.7.2 is amended concerning Explosive Materials. Section 7701.7.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7701.7.2 Limits established by law. The storing of explosive materials referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code shall be prohibited in heavily populated areas, except for temporary storage for use in connection the approved blasting operations, provided, however, this prohibition shall not apply to wholesale and retail stocks' if small arms ammunition or explosive rivets or cartridges for explosive-actuated power tools in quantities involving less than 100 pounds of explosive material. §16-20.250 Section 7901.1.1.1 is added concerning Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Section 7901.1.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 7901.1.1.1 General. The storage, dispensing, mixing, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids shall be done in a manner so as not to increase the risk of an unauthorized release. §16-20.260 Section 7901.8.1 is amended concerning General Requirements. Section 7901.8.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7901.8.1 General. Buildings, rooms and areas shall be provided with a means to control spillage and to contain or drain spillage and fire-protection water as set forth in Section 7901.8. See also section 8001.14.5. §16-20.270 Section 7901.11.1.1 is amended concerning Piping, Valves, Fittings and Related Equipment. Section 7901.11.1.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7901.11.1.1 GENERAL. Piping, valves, fittings and related components intended for use with flammable and combustible liquids shall be designed and fabricated from 26 suitable materials having adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressures, structural stresses and exposures to which they can be subjected. Such equipment shall be in accordance with nationally recognized engineering standards, be listed for the application or be approved by the Chief. See Article 90, Standards a 2.2, a 2.3, a 2.4, a 2.5, a 2.6, ul.10, u 1.11, Nonmetallic piping, if used, shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Containment shall be provided for liquid hazardous materials. Containment includes but is not limited to double walled piping. ~16-20.280 Section 7901.3.2 is deleted concerning Plans. Section 7901.3.2 of the Fire Code is hereby deleted. §16-20.290 Section 7902.2.2.1 is eunended concerning Location of Tanks. Section 7902.2.2.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 7902.2.2.1 Locations where above ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I, II and III-A liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is permitted only in areas zoned as "Commercial" or as otherwise approved by the Chief. Regardless of the provisions of this code for tank locations relative to buildings and property lines, specific site locations for aboveground tanks located outside of buildings shall be as approved by the Chief. §16-20.300 Section 8001.1.1 first paragraph, is amended concerning Hazardous Materials. Section 8001.1.1 first paragraph, is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.1.1 General. Prevention, control and mitigation of dangerous conditions related to storage, dispensing, use, and handling of hazardous materials, regardless of quantity, and information needed by emergency response personnel shall be in accordance with Article 80. This article shall include those parts of Chapter 6.95 commencing with Sec. 25500) and Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Sec. 25280) and Chapter 6.75 (commencing with Sec. 25299) of the Health and Safety Code which impose additional requirements or are more restrictive. §16-20.310 Section 8001.1.1.1 is added concerning General Safety. Section 8001.1.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.1.1.1 General safety. The dispensing, mixing, handling, use or storing of hazardous materials shall be 27 done in a manner so as not to increase the risk of an unauthorized release. In the absence of direct regulation by this code, other appropriate regulations, standards, laws ordinances, or other nationally recognized and accepted methods of good practice may be applied to define acceptable practices. In the event of conflicting authorities, the most restrictive shall apply. §16-20.320 Section 8001.2.2 is amended concerning Definitions. Section 8001.2.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.2.2 Limited application. For the purposes of Article 80, certain terms are defined as follows: CONTAINER is any vessel of 60 United States gallons (227.1L) or less capacity used for transporting or storing hazardous materials. OUTDOOR AREA ia a single, contiguous property exterior to buildings or without buildings thereon which is under the ownership or control of a single person. See also definition of Person in Section.217. CONTINUOUS GAS-DETECTION SYSTEM is a gas-detection system where the analytical instrument is maintained in continuous operation and sampling is performed without interruption. Analysis is allowed to be performed on a cyclical basis at intervals not to exceed 5 minutes. EXCEPTION: Alternate systems may be approved by the Chief based upon equivalent protection. ~16-20.330 Section 8001.3.2, first paragraph, is amended concerning Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Section 8001.3.2, first paragraph, of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.3.2 Hazardous materials management plan. When required by the Chief, each application for a permit shall include a hazardous materials management plan (HMMP}. [Note: the term; hazardous material management plan (HMMP) shall also mean; hazardous materials business plan (HMBP)]. The location of the HMMP shall be posted adjacent to permits when an HMMP is provided. §16-20.340 Section 8001.4.2.1 is added concerning Orifices. Section 8001.4.2.1 is hereby added to the Fire code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.4.2.1 Reduced flow orifices. Containers for 28 highly toxic gases shall be equipped with a flow restricting orifice. §16-20.350 Section 8001.4.3.2 is amended concerning Design and Construction. Section 8001.4.3.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.4.3.2 Design and construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following; 1. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the materials to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and durability to withstand pressure, structural and seismic~stress, and exposure to which they are subject, 2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with nationally recognized standards (see Article 90 Standard a.2.1) to indicate the material conveyed, 3. Emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible and indicated by means of a sign, and 4. Backflow-prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials. 5. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever the regulated gas may be subjected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for piping, and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials. 6. Containment shall be provided for liquid hazardous materials. Containment includes but is not limited to double walled piping. ~16-20.360 Section 8001.4.3.3 is amended concerning Supply Piping. Section 8001.4.3.3 of the Fire code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.4.3.3 Additional regulations for supply piping for health hazard materials. Supply piping and tubing for moderately toxic, toxic and highly toxic gases and for liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with UPC Standard 79-3 shall also be in accordance with the following: ~ 29 1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of moderately toxic gases or toxic or highly toxic gases or material shall have welded or brazed connections throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the materials is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid, EXCEPTION: Nonmetallic piping with approved connections. 2. Highly toxic gases and toxic and moderately toxic corrosive gases shall be provided with double walled piping, or equivalent. EXCEPTION: Toxic or moderately toxic gases when provided with primary containment materials inert to the hazards of the gas. 3. Piping and tubing shall not be located in exit corridors, within any portion of an exit required to be enclosed in fire resistire construction, or above areas not classified as Group H Occupancies. EXCEPTION: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of exit corridors and floor or roof above or in concealed space above other occupancies when installed in accordance with the Building Code as required for Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. See UBC Section 307.11.6.2. 4. Where gases or liquids are carried in pressurized piping above 15 psi (103.4kPa), excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a the storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within a hazardous materials storage room or area. Where piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk source as practical, and 5. Readily accessible manual or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shut-off valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubingat the following locations: 5.1 The point of use, and 5.2 The tank, cylinder or bulk source. ~16-20.370 Section 8001.5.2.2 is amended concerning Notification. Section 8001.5.2.2 of the Fire code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.5.2.2 Notification. The Chief shall be notified immediately when a threatened release or unauthorized discharge escapes secondary containment, or is contained but presents a threat to health or property, or becomes reportable under state, federal or local regulations. 30 §16-20.380 Section 8001.7 is amended concerning Identification Signs. Section 8001.7 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.7 Identification signs. Visible hazard identification signs as specified in U.F.C. Standard 79-3 shall be placed at entrances to locations where hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, used or handled in quantities requiring a permit. Signs shall be provided at specific entrances designated by the chief. Individual containers, cartons, packages piping, gas cabinets, equipment, or rooms shall be conspicuously marked or labeled in accordance with the departments labeling guideline or, if unavailable, with nationally recognized standards. See also Section 8003.1.2 Product conveying ducts for venting hazardous materials operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the direction of flow. §16-20.390 Section 8001.4.7.4 is added concerning Annual Maintenance. Section 8001.4.7.4 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.4.7.4 Annual maintenance. All safety control systems at a facility shall be maintained in good working condition and tested not less frequently than annually. Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to perform the maintenance and tests. Maintenance records and certifications shall be available to any representative of the Fire department for inspection upon.request. §16-20.400 Section 8001.9.8 is amended concerning Separation of Hazardous Materials. Section 8001.9.8 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.9.8 Separation of incompatible hazardous materials. Incompatible hazardous materials shall be separated. Separation by hazard class is appropriate unless otherwise approved by the chief or in following nationally recognized standards. Separation shall be accomplished by: 1. Segregating incompatible hazardous materials by a distance of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) and an independent containment system, or secondary containment, 31 2. Isolating incompatible hazardous materials by a non- combustible partition extending not less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) above and to the sides of the stored material, 3. Storing liquid and solid materials in hazardous materials storage cabinets. (See Section 8003.1.10), or 4. Storing compressed gases in gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Sections 8003.3.1.3.2 and 9003.3.1.3.3. Materials which are incompatible shall not be within the same cabinet or exhausted enclosure. §16-20.410 Section 8001.10.1.1 is added concerning Facility Transport. Section 8001.10.1.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.10.1.1 Facility transport. When hazardous materials are in transport in or about a facility, they shall remain in the travel path only for the time reasonably necessary to effect the transfer. §16-20.420 Section 8001.10.1.2 is added concerning Transport Safety. Section 8001.1.2 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.10.1.2 Transport safety. Movement of hazardous materials in or about a facility shall be done in a manner which will not substantially increase the risk of unauthorized release. Hazardous materials shall be accompanied by a trained (pursuant to Sec. 8001.1.9.1) person when in transit to their use or storage point. §16-20.430 Section 8001.12.3.3 is amended concerning Height. Section 8001.12.3.3 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8001.12.3.3 Height. Display height shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in areas open to the public unless such storage is seismically secure to prevent any unsafe movement in the.event of a major earthquake. §16-20.440 Section 8001.14.5 is added concerning Containment. Section 8001.14.5 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.14.5 Containment requirements~ Containment system shall be required for all hazardous materials which 32 are liquids or solids at normal temperature and pressure (NTP). Construction shall be substantial, capable of safely and securely containing a sudden release without discharge. Design criteria shall be performance oriented and constructed of compatible materials to resist degradation, and provide structural and functional integrity for a period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection, mitigation, and repair of the primary system. The chief may require outside containment areas to be covered with a roof or canopy for protection from the environment. In the case of an installation with one primary container, the secondary containment shall be large enough to contain at least 100 percent of the volume of the primary tank. In the case of multiple primary tanks, the secondary containment shall be large enough to contain 150 percent of the volume of the largest primary tank placed in it, or 10 percent of the volume of the aggregate internal volume of all primary tanks, whichever is greater. §16-20.450 Section 8001.14.6 is added concerning Highly Toxic and Toxic Gases. Section 80.01.14.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.14.6.1 Indoor storage Indoor storage of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per control area, and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Sections 8001.1, 8001.14.6, 8001.15, 8003.3.1, and 8003.3.3. Sec. 8001.14.6.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per outdoor area, and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Sections 8003.1, 8001.14.6, 8001.15.2, 8003.3.2, and 8003.3.3. Sec. 8001.14.6.3 Indoor use. Indoor use of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per control area and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Section 8001.14.6, 8001.15 and 8004.2.3.7. Sec. 8001.14.6.4 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of toxic gases in amounts exceeding 10 cubic feet per outdoor area and highly toxic gases in any amount shall be in accordance with Sections 8001.14.6, 8001.15.2 and 8004.3.6. Sec. 8001.14.6.5 Seismic shut-off valve. An automatic. shut- off valve which is of a fail safe to close design shall be provided to shut-off the supply of toxic or highly toxic gases. 33 See. 8001.14.6.6 Fire extinguishing systems. Indoor storage and use areas and exterior use areas and storage buildings shall be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with Section 8003.1.11. Sec. 8001.14.6.7 Automatic shut-off valve. An automatic valve which is of a fail safe to close design shall be provided to shut-off the supply of highly toxic gases for any of the following: 1. Activation of a manual fire alarm. 2. Activation of the gas detectfon system. 3. Failure of emergency power. 4. Manually, from remote locations. 5. Failure of primary containment. 6. A significant seismic event. An automatic valve which is of a fail safe to close design shall be provided to shut-off the supply of toxic gases upon activation of the gas detection system or upon seismic activity. Sec. 8001.14.6.8 Emergency control station. For highly toxic gases, signals from emergency equipment shall be transmitted to an emergency control station which is continually staffed by trained personnel. Sec. 8001.14.6.9 Local gas shut off. Manual activation controls shall be provided at locations near the point of use and near the source, as approved by the Chief. The Chief may require additional controls at other places~ including, but not limited to, the entry to the building, storage or use areas, and emergency control stations. Manual activated shut-off valves shall be of "fail safe to close design". Sec. 8001.14.6.10 Inert gas purge system. Gas systems shall be provided with dedicated inert gas purge systemS. Sec. 8001.14.6.11 Maximum threshold quantity. Toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding 500,000 cubic feet in a single container per control area or outdoor use area shall comply with the additional requirements for highly toxic gases of sections 8001.14.6, 8001.4.3.2 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code. §16.20.460 Section 8001.15 is added concerning Moderately Toxic Gases. Section 8001.15 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.15 Moderately toxic gases including those used as refrigerants. Moderately toxic gases including those used as refrigerants shall be in accordance with sections 34 8003.3.3.3.1, 8001.4.7.4, 8001.14.6.6, 8003.1.11 and 8001.4.3.2 in addition to the requirements of this section. Sec. 8001.15.1 Indoor storage. Indoor storage of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per area bounded by no less than a one-hour fire-restive occupancy separation shall be in accordance with 8001.15.1 Sec. 8001.15.1.2 Ventilation. Cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures, or gas storage rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures. Sec. 8001.15.11.3 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be utilized ~o process all exhaust ventilation to be discharged fr6m gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms in accordance with Section 9003.3.1.3.5. Sec. 8001.15.1.4 Gas detection. A continuous gas detection system shall be provided to detect the presence of a gas at or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit in accordance with Section 8003.3.1.6. Sec. 8001.15.2 Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per outdoor area shall be in accordance with Section 8001.14.6.6 and 8001.15.2. Sec. 8001.15.2.1 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders shall be stored under a canopy of non combustible construction. Sec. 8001.15.2.2 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 8001.4.3, piping and controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with Section 8003.3.2.4. Sec. 8001.15.2.3 Leaking cylinders. One or more gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided to handle leaking cylinders in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.3. Sec. 8001.15.2.4 Local exhaust for leaking portable tanks. A means of local exhaust shall be provided to capture leaks from portable tanks in accordance with Section 8003.3.3.4. Sec. 8001.15.3 Indoor use. Indoor use of moderately toxic gases in excess of 20 cubic feet per area bounded by not less than a one-hour fire-resistive occupancy separation shall be in accordance with Section 8001.15.3 and the storage provisions of Section 8001.15.1. Sec. 8001.15.3.1 Inert gas purge system. Gas systems shall be provided with dedicated inert gas purge systems. Sec. 8001.15.4 Outdoor use. Outdoor use of moderately toxic 35 gases in excess of 20 cubic feet shall be in accordance the Section 8001.15.4 and the storage provisions of Section 8001.15.2. Seo. 8001.15.4.1 Ventilation. When cylinders, containers or portable tanks are used outdoors, gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided. Sec. 8001.15.4.2 Treatment systems. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust to be discharged from gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in accordance with Section 8003.3-.1.3.5. See. 8001.15.5 Moderately toxic gases with alc 50 equal to or less than 3000 parts per million. Notwithstanding the hazard class definition in Section 214-M, moderately toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million shall comply with the requirements of Sections 8001.15. §16-20.470 Section 8001.16 is added concerning Maximum Threshold Quantity. Section 8001.16 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8001.16 Maximum threshold quantity. Moderately toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding 500,000 cubic feet in a single container per control area or outdoor use area 'shall comply with the additional requirements for toxic gases of sections 8001.14 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code; moderately toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding 1,000,000 cubic feet per control area or outdoor use area shall also comply with the additional requirements for highly toxic gases of sections 8001.14 and 8001.4.3.3 of this code. ~16-20.480 Section 8003.1 is amended concerning General Requirements. Section 8003.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read ad follows: Sec. 8003.1 General. Indoor storage of toxic and highly toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Section 8003.1, 8003.3.1, 8003.3.3.3, and 8001.14.6. §16-20.490 Section 8003.1.7.4 is amended concerning Secondary Containment. Section 8003.1.7.4 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8003.1.7.4 Secondary containment. Drains shall be directed to containment systems or other locations designed 36 as secondary containment for the hazardous materials liquids and fire-protection water, or the building, room or area shall be designed to provide secondary containment of hazardous materials liquids and fire protection waster through the use of recessed floors or liquid tight raised sills. Secondary containment shall be sized in accordance with section 8001.14.5. The volume contained shall include the sized amount plus the design flow rate of the automatic fire-extinguishing system for the area of the room or area in which the storage is located or the system design area, whichever is smaller. The containment capacity shall be capable of containing the flow for a period of.20 minutes. Overflow from ~he secondary containment system shall be provided to direct liquid leakage and fire-protection water to a safe location away from the building, valves, means of egress, fire access roadway, adjoining property or storm drains. If the storage area is open to rainfall, the secondary containment shall be designed to accommodate the volume of a 24-hour rainfall as determined by a 25-year storm. Where curbs are used, provisions shall be made for draining accumulations of groundwater or rainwater. A monitoring method capable of detecting hazardous material leakage from the primary containment into the secondary containment shall be provided. Visual inspection of the primary containment shall be used unless other means of monitoring are approved by the chief. Where secondary containment is subject to the intrusion of water, a monitoring method for such water shall be provided. When monitoring devices are provided, they shall be connected to distinct visual or audible alarms. §16-20.500 Section 8003.1.14.1 is amended concerning general Requirements. Section 8003.1.14.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8003.1.14.1 General. Limit controls shall be provided in accordance with Section 8003.1.14. Sections 8003.1.14.2 and 8003.1.14.3 shall also apply to materials in quantities that do not exceed the exempt amounts. §16-20.510 Section 8003.3.1.3.1 is amended concerning Ventilated Areas. Section 8003.3.1.3.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8003.3.1.3.1 Ventilated area. Cylinders shall be 37 stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust ventilation that is independent of the ventilation required for gas cabinets and exhausted enclosures. ~16-20.520 Section 8003.3.1.4 is amended concerning Emergency Power. Section 8003.3.1.4 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8003.3.1.4 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts in lieu of standby power for: 1. Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems. 2. Gas detection systems. 3. Emergency alarm systems. 4. Temperature control systems. ~16-20.530 Section 8003.3.2.1 is amended concerning General Requirements. Section 8003.3.2.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8003.3.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections 8003.1, 8003.3.2, 8003.3.3 and 8001.14.6. §16-20.540 Section 8003.3.2.2.2 is amended concerning Distance Limitation. Section 8003.3.2.2.2 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of moderately toxic, toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall not be within 75 feet (22, 860 mm) of a building, property line, street, alley , public way or exit to a public way unless the storage is shielded by a structure having a minimum fire resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The shielding structure shall be at least five (5) feet from any exposure. The shielding structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions, or three sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees. §16-20.550 Section 8003.3.3.3.1 is added concerning Cylinder Leak Test. 38 Section 8003.3.3.3.1 to hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8003.3.3.3.1 Cylinder leak testing. Compressed gas cylinders shall be inspected for leaks immediately upon delivery and again immediately prior to departure. Testing shall be approved by the Chief in accordance with appropriate nationally recognized industry standards and practices, if any. Appropriate remedial actions shall be immediately undertaken when leaks are detected. ~16-20.560 Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is added concerning Excess Flow Control. Section 8003.3.3.4.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8003.3.3.4.1 Excess flow control. .Portable tanks, and cylinders shall be provided with excess flow control. Valves shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum. design flow rate. EXCEPTION: Moderately toxic gas. §16-20.570 Section 8004.1.1 is amended concerning Applicability. Section 8004.1.1 of the Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8004.1.1 Applicability. Use, dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity is in excess of the exempt amount set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections 8001 and 8004. Use dispensing and handling of hazardous materials where the aggregate quantity does not exceed the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Section 8001. For flammable, oxidizing, pyrophoric, toxic, and highly toxic gases, see also Section 8001.14. §16-20.580 Section 8004.1.19 is added concerning Emergency Plan. Section 8004.1.19 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8004.1.19 Emergengy Plan. See Section 8003.1.15. §16-20.590 Section 8202.1, third paragraph, is amended concerning Permits and Plans. Section 8202.1, third paragraph, of the Fire code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 8202.1 Permits and plans. Where a single container is over 125 gallons water capacity or the aggregate capacity of 39 containers is over 125 gallon water capacity, the installer shall submit plans for such installations. ~16-20.600 Section 8204.2.1 is added concerning Established Limits. section 8204.2.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 8204.2.1 Established limits. The storage of liquid petroleum gasses referred to in Section 8204.2 of the Uniform Fire Code shall be shall be allowed only at a business establishment located within a commercial zoning district which is duly licensed to store and sell gasoline. ~16-20.610 Section 16.3 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Firebreak Vegetation. Section 16.3 is hereby added to Appendix II-A of the Fire Code to read as~follows: Sec. 16.3 Firebreak Vegetation. When brush or vegetation growth is removed and cleared away to provide a firebreak as required by this section, suitable growth which will not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire shall be planted in such a manner so as to reduce the possibility of erosion. §16-20.620 Section 25 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Roof Coverings. Section 25 is hereby added to Appendix II-A of the Fire Code to read ad follows: Sec.25 - Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on all buildings shall be fire-retardant, and shall comply with the standards established for Uniform Building Code Class A roofing. Re- roofing of existing buildings shall comply with the above except that any re-roofing of less than ten percent {10%) of the total roof area on any building shall be exempt from this requirement. Additions to existing buildings exceeding ten percent (10%) of the total roof area shall comply with this section. ~16-20.630 Section 26 is added to Appendix II-A concerning Hazardous Fire Area Designations. Section 26 is hereby added to Appendix II-A of the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 26 - Hazardous fire area designations. Hazardous fire areas are those lands as defined in Section 209-H of this Code. All hazardous fire areas shall be designated by the Fire Chief on a map which shall be maintained in the office of the Fire Chief and in the office of the City of Saratoga. ~16-20.640 Section 5 is added to Appendix II-B concerning 4O Distribution of Fire Hydrants. Section 5 is hereby added to Appendix III-B of the Fire Code to read as follows: Sec. 5 - Distribution of Fire Hydrants. The average spacing between fire hydrants shall not exceed that listed in Table A- III-B-1. EXCEPTION: The maximum spacing of hydrants in commercial areas 250 feet. Regardless of the average spacing, fire hydrants shall be located such that all points on streets and access roads adjacent to a building are within the distances listed in Table A-III-B-1. SECTION 4: Section 16-25.010 in Article 16.25 of the City Code is amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-25" PLUMBING CODE Sections: 16-25.010 Adoption of the California Plumbing Code. 16-25.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. 16-25.030 Deletion of certain sections concerning administration. 16-25.040 Repealed. 16-25.050 Repealed. §16-25.010 Adoption of California Plunubing Code. The 1994 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, including all Appendices as compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Officials and amended by the State of California, hereinafter 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 Clerk, 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. §16-25.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby made to the Plumbing Code as adopted by reference in Section 16-25.010. ~16-25.030 Section 10.4, 10.5 and 20.1 through 20.14 deleted; administration governed by Building Code. Section 10.4, 10.5, 20.1, 20.2, 20.3, 20.4, 20.5, 20.6, 20.7, 20.8, 20.9, 20.10, 20.11, 20.12, 20.13, 20.14 of the Plumbing Code are hereby deleted. All administration of the Plumbing Code shall be governed by the Building Code as adopted in Article 16-15 of this Chapter. 41 §16-25.040 Repealed. (Ordinance 71.39, adopted April 6, 1988. §16-25.050 Repealed. (Ordinance 71.55, adopted March 1, 1989.) SECTION 4: Section 16-30.101 in Article 16-30 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-30" MECHANICAL CODE Sections: 16-30.010 Adoption of the California Mechanical Code. 16-30.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. 16-30.030 Deletion of Chapter 2 and 3. ~16-30.010 Adoption of California Mechanical Code. The 1994 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, including all Appendices, as compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Officials and amended by the State of California, 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 Clerk, 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. §16-30.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby made to the Mechanical Code as adopted by reference in Section 16-30.010. §16-30.030 Chapters 2 and 3 deleted, administration governed by Administrative Code. Chapters 2 and 3 of the Mechanical Code are hereby deleted. All administration of the Mechanical Code shall be governed by the Building Code as adopted in Article 16-15 of this Chapter. SECTION 5: Article 16-35 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-35" ELECTRICAL CODE Sections: 42 16-35.010 Adoption of California Electrical Code 16-35 020 Additions, deletion and amendments 16-35.030 Article 100 amended to define commercial building 16-35.040 Article 110-8 amended concerning raceway in commercial buildings §16-35.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code. The 1993 Edition of the California 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 ~he City Clerk, 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. ~16-35.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. Additions, deletion and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby made to the Electrical Code as adopted by reference in section 16-35.010. §16-35.030 Article 100 amended to define Commercial Building. Article 100 of the Electric Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Article 100 Commercial building: A building or structure used for purposes other than a one-family, two-family or multi-family dwelling. §16-35.040 Article 110-8 amended concerning Raceways in Commercial Buildings. Article 110-8 of the Electrical Code is hereby 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, approved raceways shall be installed in all commercial buildings. SECTION 6: Section 16-40.010 in Article 16-40 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-40" HOUSING CODE Sections: 16-40.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code 43 ,:~ · /~ - 16-40.020 Additions, deletion and amendments 16-40 030 Chapter 3 amended concerning general requirements 16-40.040 Section 401 amended concerning "health Officer" ~16-40.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. The 1994 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 Clerk, 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. §16-40.020 Additions, deletions and amendments. The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby made to the Housing Code as adopted by reference in Section 16-40.010. 516-40.030 Chapter 3 amended concerning application of Administrative Code. Chapter 3 of the Housing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 301 General. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure regulated by this Code without first obtaining a separate permit for each building or structure from the building official in the manner and according to the applicable conditions prescribed in the Administrative Code. Sec. 302 Fees. Whenever a building permit is required by the Administrative~Code, the appropriate fees shall be paid to the building official as specified in of the Administrative Code. Sec. 303 Inspections. All buildings or structures within the scope of this Code and all construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official in accordance with and in the manner provided by this Code and the Administrative Code. §16-40.040 Section 401 amended concerning definition of "Health Officer." Section 401 of the Housing ode is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 401. The term "Health Officer", as used in this Code, means the person or persons duly authorized by the County to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code. If the County at any time ceases to render the services required 44 for the enforcement of the provisions of this Code for the City, the Health Officer shall be such person as designated by the City Council. SECTION 7: Section 16-45.010 in Article 16-45 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "ARTICLE 16-45" ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE §16-45.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The 1994 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 Clerk, 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 8: 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, subsecti0n, sentences, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clause or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 9: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its passage and adoption. The above and foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and after waiting time required by law, was thereafter passed and adopted at the regular meeting on the city Council of the City of Saratoga held on the 6th day of December, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Burger, Moran~~ NOES: None . ABSENT: None MAYOR ATTEST: Re ~b0ve end foregoing is a tr,ae and correct ~0DY of Ordinance ~_T~Y7- wh%ch has been 45 publish~ ~Ording to law.