HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 10-075 RESOLUTION NO. 10 -075
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA MAKING
FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDING THE NEED FOR THE MODIFICATIONS TO THE
PROVISIONS OF THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE MADE IN
THE SARATOGA CITY CODE.
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes certain provisions
published in the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17922 applicable to all occupancies throughout the state and effective one hundred eighty days
after publication by the California Building Standards Commission ( "Commission "), or at a later
date established by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits cities to amend the
requirements of the California Building Standards Code in accordance with Health and Safety
Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting
provisions of the California Building Standards Code to make such changes in such provisions as
the city determines, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, are reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before making
changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, must make an express finding that
such changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, under Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, changes pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 17958.5 may not become effective until the required findings, and the
changes, have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.2 permits enactment of city ordinances
that adopt codes or statutes, including codes of the State of California, by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saratoga ( "City Council ") intends to adopt
an ordinance adopting by reference certain provisions of the California Building Standards Code;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed Attachment 1, which sets forth the reasons
for the proposed changes to the California Building Standards Code contained in the code
adoption ordinance;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby declare
and find that the changes to the provisions of the California Building Standards Code set forth in
code adoption ordinance approved December 15, 2010 are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, or topographical conditions set forth in Attachment 1 in accordance with
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution, including Attachment 1,
shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with Health and
Safety Code Section 17958.7.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga at a meeting held on
December 15, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Manny Cappello, Emily Lo, Jill Hunter, Vice Mayor Chuck Page,
Mayor Howard Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LfrviA How ard A. , Mayor
ATTEST:
DATE: / - ,2e /e
Ann Sullivan, City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the
2010 California Residential Building Code:
FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The City of Saratoga experiences low
humidity, high winds and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions
which are particularly conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush and structure fires.
FINDING 2: TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS: The remoteness and steepness of
hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impacts the ability of
emergency responders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires.
The landscape of Saratoga also includes steep slopes susceptible to erosion, especially
during the rainy season. Areas of critically expansive soil and other unstable soil conditions
create a need for soil retention and the diversion or increased flow of surface waters, particularly
on steep slopes.
FINDING 3: SEISMIC CONDITIONS: The City of Saratoga's dense population is
located in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated by the United States Geological Survey
and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, have indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing
endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearby structures. The City's adjacency to
active earthquake faults also means that building work must be completed in a timely fashion to
minimize the danger to the public health, safety and welfare.
The table below describes the City of Saratoga's amendments to specific provisions of the
2010 California Residential Building Code and states which of the findings above and other
conditions make the amendment reasonably necessary.
Amended Applicable Explanation Findings
Sections of Section of
the 2010 CA Saratoga
Residential Building Code
Building Ordinance
Code
R313.1 16- 18.025(a) Amends the 2010 CA Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
Residential Building minimize the risks to persons and
Codes provisions for property due to potential response
townhouse automatic delays and compromised fire
fire sprinkler systems suppression capabilities, mitigation
measures such as automatic sprinkler
systems are necessary. The ability of
automatic sprinklers to get water on
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a fire early also reduces the fire flow
demand and the need for multiple
hydrants.
R313.2 16- 18.025(b) Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
Residential Building minimize the risks to persons and
Codes provisions for property due to potential response
one and two family delays and compromised fire
dwellings automatic suppression capabilities, mitigation
fire sprinkler systems measures such as automatic sprinkler
systems are necessary. The ability of
automatic sprinklers to get water on
a fire early also reduces the fire flow
demand and the need for multiple
hydrants.
R327.7.9 16- 18.030(a) Amends the 2010 CA Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
Residential Building fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
Code regarding the necessary to amend this section to
underside of make it mandatory.
appendages
R327.10.3.2 16- 18.030(b) Deletes Section Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
R327.10.3.2 of the fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
Residential Building necessary to amend this section to
Code regarding make it mandatory for all accessory
accessory structures structures.
R327.10.4 16- 18.030(c) Amends the 2010 CA Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
Residential Building fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
Code regarding necessary to amend this section to
accessory structures make it mandatory.
R403.1.3 16- 18.035(a) Amends the 2010 Finding No. 3. This proposed
CA Residential amendment to the CRC is made to
Building Code be consistent with TUCC
regarding plain amendment 3 that modifies the plain
concrete. concrete provisions in CBC Section
1908.1,8 and ACI 318 Section
22.10.1.
This proposed amendment addresses
the problem of poor performance of
plain or under - reinforced concrete
footings during a seismic event. This
amendment reflects the
recommendations by the Structural
Engineers Association of Southern
California (SEAOSC) and the Los
Angeles City Joint Task Force that
investigated the poor performance of
plain and under - reinforced concrete
footings observed in 1994
Northridge earthquake.
R602.10.2.1 16 18.040(a) Amends the 2010 CA Finding No. 3. The proposed
and Table Residential Building amendment addresses the problem of
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R602.10.1.2(2) Code regarding poor performance of gypsum
Seismic Design wallboard and Portland cement
Categories Do, D plaster as wall bracing materials in
and D2 high seismic areas. This amendment
reflects the recommendations by the
Structural Engineers Association of
Southern California (SEAOSC) and
the Los Angeles City Joint Task
Force that investigated the poor
performance of these bracing
materials that were observed in 1994
Northridge earthquake.
R902.1.4.1 16- 18.045(a) A new subsection has Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
been added to the minimize the risks to persons and
2010 CA Residential property due to potential response
Building Code to delays and compromised fire
retain the Saratoga suppression capabilities, mitigation
Code's provisions for measures such as the installation of
roof coverings. fire- retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
R902.1.3 16- 18.045(b) Amends the 2010 CA Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
Residential Building minimize the risks to persons and
Code to regarding property due to potential response
roof coverings. delays and compromised fire
suppression capabilities, mitigation
measures such as the installation of
fire- retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the
2010 California Building Code:
FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: The City of Saratoga experiences low
humidity, high winds and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions
which are particularly conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush and structure fires.
FINDING 2: TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS: The remoteness and steepness of
hillside areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impacts the ability of
emergency responders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires.
The landscape of Saratoga also includes steep slopes susceptible to erosion, especially
during the rainy season. Areas of critically expansive soil and other unstable soil conditions
create a need for soil retention and the diversion or increased flow of surface waters, particularly
on steep slopes.
FINDING 3: SEISMIC CONDITIONS: The City of Saratoga's dense population is
located in an area of high seismic activity, as indicated by the United States Geological Survey
and the California Division of Mines and Geology. Recent earthquake activities, including the
1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, have indicated that the lack of adequate design and detailing
endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearby structures. The City's adjacency to
active earthquake faults also means that building work must be completed in a timely fashion to
minimize the danger to the public health, safety and welfare.
The table below describes the City of Saratoga's amendments to specific provisions of the
2010 California Residential Building Code and states which of the findings above and other
conditions make the amendment reasonably necessary.
Amended Applicable Explanation Findings
Sections of Section of
the 2010 CA Appendix A to
Building Ordinance
Code
107.5 16- 15.025 (a) Amends the 2010 CA Finding No. 3. The City of Saratoga
Building Code is adjacent to active earthquake faults
section regarding capable of producing substantial
retention of plans. seismic events. It is necessary for one
set of plans to be retained on the work
site at all times so that detailed
inspections to ensure compliance with
seismic standards can be carried out.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
105.5 16.15- 030(a) Amends the 2010 CA Given the City of Saratoga's
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Building Code adjacency to active earthquake faults
section regarding capable of producing substantial
expiration of permits. seismic events, building work must
be completed in a timely fashion to
minimize the danger to the public
health, safety and welfare. This
provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
109.2.1 16.15- 040(a) Adds a new The City of Saratoga may prescribe
subsection to the fees to defray the cost of enforcement
2010 CA Building of rules and regulations promulgated
Code to make it clear by the Department of Housing and
the city can prescribe Community Development under the
reasonable fees to terms of Sec. 109.2 of the 2010 CA
defray the cost of Building Code. These fees will be set
regulation. Adds by the City Council of Saratoga to
provisions for permit, ensure they are reasonably necessary
investigation, plan given the cost of regulation to the
review, and other City. This provision is identical to
additional fees. the provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
1505.1.4.1 16.15- 045(b) A new subsection has Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
been added to the minimize the risks to persons and
2010 CA Building property due to potential response
Code to retain the delays and compromised fire
Saratoga Code's suppression capabilities, mitigation
provisions for roof measures such as the installation of
coverings. fire- retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
1505.1.3 16.15- 045(a) Amends the 2010 CA Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
Building Code minimize the risks to persons and
section regarding roof property due to potential response
coverings. delays and compromised fire
suppression capabilities, mitigation
measures such as the installation of
fire - retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
707A.8 16- 15.050(a) Amends the 2010 CA Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
Building Code fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
regarding exterior necessary to amend this section to
covering. make it mandatory.
710A.3.2 16- 15.055(a) Deletes Section Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
710A.3.2 of the 2010 fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
CA Building Code necessary to amend this section to
regarding accessory make it mandatory for all accessory
structures structures.
710A.4 16 15.055(b) Amends the 2010 CA Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
Building Code fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
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regarding accessory necessary to amend this section to
structures make it mandatory.
1613.8 16- 15.060(a) A new Section Finding No 3. The importance factor,
1613.8 is added to I, was omitted from Equation 12.8 -16
modify the stability by mistake while transcribing it from
coefficient equation the 2003 NEHRP Recommended
in evaluating P -delta Provisions (FEMA 450) Equation
effects in the 2010 5.2 -16. For buildings with
CA Building Code. importance factor, I, higher than 1.0,
the stability coefficient should include
the importance factor. The proposed
modification is consistent with the
provisions adopted by DSA -SS and
OSHPD as reflected in Section
1615.10.7 of the 2010 California
Building Code. It is also consistent
with ASCE 7 -10 Equation 12.8 -16
that will be adopted in the next code
cycle. The Tri- Chapter Uniform
Code Committee had supported the
proposed modification during the
2007 code adoption process. This
proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment
adopted during the previous code
adoption cycle.
1704.4 16- 15.065(a) Amends the type of Finding No. 3. Results from studies
exceptions from after the 1994 Northridge earthquake
requiring special indicated that a lot of the damages
inspection for were attributed to lack of quality
isolated spread control during construction. The
concrete footings of proposed amendment improves
buildings three stories quality control during construction
or less above grade and therefore needs to be
plane. incorporated into the Code.
Revise CBC Section 1704.4
exception No. 1 to allow special
inspection not to be required for
isolated spread footing where the
structural design of the footing is
based on a specified compressive
strength, r c, no greater than 2,500
psi.
This proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment
adopted during the previous code
adoption cycle.
1908.1.8 16- 15.070(a) Amends Section Finding No. 3. The proposed
1908.1.8 that allows amendment addresses the problem of
the use of plain poor performance of plain or under -
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concrete in residential reinforced concrete footings during a
structures assigned to seismic event. This amendment
seismic design reflects the recommendations by the
category D, E, or F. Structural Engineers Association of
Southern California (SEAOSC) and
the Los Angeles City Joint Task
Force that investigated the poor
performance of plain and under -
reinforced concrete footings observed
in 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
BY RETAINING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE 2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE IN THE
"EXCAVATION AND GRADING"
CODE OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need to amend the 2010
California Building Code by retaining provisions from the 2001 California Building Code in the
"Excavation and Grading" Code.
Article 16 -17 of the Saratoga Code retains Article 16 -17 (the "Grading Code ") from what
was formerly Appendix Chapter 33 of the 2001 Building Code. The Grading Code is nearly
identical to that adopted in 2007; only citations have been updated. The City of Saratoga is not
adopting Appendix J ( "grading ") of the 2010 California Building Code.
Express findings that the modifications regarding grading and excavation to the Building
Code were reasonably necessary were filed upon the adoption of the City of Saratoga's 2007
Building Regulations with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with
California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and are available as a public record.
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need to amend the 2010
California Fire Code:
Finding No. 1 — Climatic Conditions: The City of Saratoga experiences low humidity,
high winds and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions which are
particularly conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush and structure fires.
Finding No. 2 — Topographical Conditions: The remoteness and steepness of hillside
areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impacts the ability of emergency
responders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires.
Finding No. 3 — Seismic Conditions: The City of Saratoga is situated adjacent to active
earthquake faults capable of producing substantial seismic events. Should a significant seismic
event occur, uncontrolled hazardous materials releases and fires could pose the greatest threat to
the largest number of people. Since the City is divided by a freeway and highway, a major
earthquake would significantly impact the ability of fire crews to respond to emergencies should
one or more roadways be blocked or damaged due to bridge collapse or debris from falling
structures. Additionally, fire suppression capabilities will be severely limited should the water
system be extensively damaged during the seismic event.
Therefore, in order to minimize the risks to persons and property due to potential
response delays and compromised fire suppression capabilities, mitigation measures are
necessary such as but not limited to; automatic fire suppression systems, controls for hazardous
materials, safety provisions in buildings for firefighters and additional fire hydrants.
Additions and deletions to the 2010 California Fire Code are hereby determined to be reasonably
necessary based on the above findings and apply to following amended, added, or deleted
sections.
Amended Applicable Explanation Findings
Sections of the Section of
2010 CA Appendix A
Building Code to
Ordinance
105.1.4 16- 20.050(a) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding necessary.
construction permit
fees.
105.1.5 16- 20.050(b) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding operational necessary.
permit fees.
105.6.8 16- 20.050(c) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
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Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
section regarding Building Code so no new findings are
compressed gases. necessary.
105.6.10 16- 20.050(d) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
section regarding Building Code so no new findings are
cryogenic fluids. necessary.
105.6.48 16- 20.050(e) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding day care necessary.
facilities.
105.6.49 16- 20.050(f) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding institutional necessary.
occupancy.
106.5 16- 20.050(g) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding final necessary.
inspection.
109.3 16- 20.050(h) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
regarding violation Building Code so no new findings are
penalties. necessary.
311.5; 311.5.1; 16- 20.060(a) Deletes sections of Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Sections of
311.5.2; the 2010 CA Building the Fire Code concerning the
311.5.3; Code regarding placement of placards on buildings
311.5.4; placards. determined to be unsafe are deleted in
311.5.5 their entirety.
316.6 16- 20.060(b) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding roof necessary.
guardrails at interior
courts.
404.2; 404.3.1 16- 20.070(a), Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
(b) Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
regarding fire safety Building Code so no new findings are
and evacuation plans. necessary.
Table 405.2 16- 20.070(c) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
regarding fire Building Code so no new findings are
evacuation drill necessary.
frequency and
participation.
408.2.2; 16- 20.070(d) Deletes sections of This provision is identical to the
408.3.1; the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
408.3.2; Code regarding Building Code so no new findings are
408.3.3; evacuation plans. necessary.
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408.3.4;
408.5.1;
408.5.2;
408.5.3;
408.5.4;
408.5.5; 408.6;
408.6.1;
408.6.2;
408.7; 408.7.1;
408.7.2;
408.7.3;
408.7.4;
408.8; 408.8.1;
408.8.2;
408.8.3
408.9 16- 20.070(d) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
regarding group R -2 Building Code so no new findings are
occupancies. necessary.
408.9.4 16- 20.070(d) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding first necessary.
emergency
evacuation drill.
408.9.5 16- 20.070(d) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding time of day necessary.
for emergency
evacuation drill.
408.11.1.2 16- 20.070(e) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
regarding revisions of Building Code so no new findings are
lease plans. necessary.
503.1; 503.1.1; 16- 20.080(a), Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
503.2.1 (b), and (c) Building Code local conditions, the City deems it
regarding fire service necessary to add additional
features. requirements regarding fire apparatus
access roads.
504.4 16- 20.080(d) Adds a new section to Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
the 2010 CA Building local conditions, the City deems it
Code section necessary to add additional
regarding access requirements regarding access control
control devices. devices.
510.1 16- 20.080(e) Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
Building Code local conditions, the City deems it
regarding emergency necessary to add additional
responder radio requirements regarding emergency
coverage in buildings. communication systems.
510.1.1 16- 20.080(f) Adds a new section to Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
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the 2010 CA Building local conditions, the City deems it
Code section necessary to add additional
regarding obstruction requirements regarding the
by new buildings. obstruction of emergency
communication systems by new
buildings.
605.11 16- 20.090(a) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding immersion necessary.
heaters.
608.6.4 16- 20.090(b) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding failure of necessary.
ventilation systems.
806.1.1 16- 20.100(a) Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
Building Code local conditions, the City deems it
regarding displays necessary to clarify that Saratoga
inside buildings. residents need to comply with
California Code of Regulations, Title
19, Division 1, §3.08 and Sections
806.1 through 806.5 when displaying
Christmas trees and other indoor
vegetation displays.
903.2; 903.2.19; 16- 20.110(a), Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
903.3.1.1; (b), (c), (d), Building Code and local conditions, the City deems it
903.3.1.2; (e) adds new section necessary to add new sections and
903.3.1.3 regarding sprinklers. edit existing sections of the 2010 CA
Building Code regarding automatic
sprinklers.
912.2 16- 20.110(f) Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
Building Code local conditions, the City deems it
regarding fire hydrant necessary to edit existing sections of
location. the 2010 CA Building Code regarding
fire hydrant location.
1404.8 16- 20.120(a) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding fire walls. necessary.
1411.1 16- 20.120(b) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
regarding stairways. Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
1411.1.1 16- 20.120(c) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding required necessary.
means of egress.
1802.1 16 20.130(a) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
Building Code provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
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regarding the Building Code so no new findings are
definition of a necessary.
continuous gas
detection system.
1907.6; 16- 20.140(a), Adds new sections to This provision is identical to the
1908.11 (b) the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding required necessary.
fire protection water
supply systems.
2703.11 16- 20.150(a) Adds a new section to This provision is identical to the
the 2010 CA Building provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Code section Building Code so no new findings are
regarding required necessary.
fire extinguising
systems for
workstations
dispensing, handling
or using hazardous
materials.
3301.1; 3301.2; 16- 20.160(a), Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
3301.3; 3301.4; (b), (c), (d), Building Code and local conditions, the City deems it
3301.5; (e) adds new sections necessary to add additional
3301.5.1; regarding explosives restrictions on the possession,
3301.5.1.1; and fireworks. handling, and use of fireworks and
3301.5.1.2; explosives.
3301.5.2;
3301.5.2.1;
3301.5.2.2;
3301.5.2.3;
3301.5.3;
3301.5.3.1;
3301.5.3.1.1;
3301.5.3.1.2;
3301.5.3.1.3;
3301.5.3.2;
3301.5.3.2.1;
3301.5.3.2.2;
3301.5.3.2.3
3404.2.7.5.8; 16- 20.025(a), Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
3404.2.7.5.9; (b); 16- Building Code and local conditions, the City deems it
3404.2.9.6.1; 20.030(a); adds a new section necessary to edit the existing sections
3804.2; 16- 20.040(a); regarding flammable of the 2010 CA Building Code
3506.2 16- 20.170(a), or combustible dealing with flammable or
(b) liquids. combustible liquids.
4902.1; 4906.2; 16- 20.180(a), Amends the 2010 CA Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
4907.1; 4907.2; (b), (c), (d), Building Code and local conditions, the City deems it
4908.1; 4908.2; (e), (f), (g), adds new sections necessary to add additional sections
4908.3; 4908.4; (h). (i), (j), regarding that outline the code requirements for
4909; 4909.1; (k), (1), (m), requirements for buildings in the Wildland - Urban
4909.2; 4910: (n) wildland -urban Interface Fire Area.
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4910.1; 4910.2; interface fire areas.
4910.3; 4911;
4911.1; 4911.2;
4911.3;
4911.3.1;
4911.3.2;
4911.3.3;
4911.3.4; 4912;
4912.1; 4912.2;
4912.3; 4912.4;
4912.5; 4913;
4913.1; 4913.2;
4913.3; 4913.4;
4914; 4914.1;
4915; 4915.1;
4915.2; 4916;
4916.1; 4916.2;
4917; 4917.1
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2010 California Mechanical Code is being adopted
without modification.
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2010 California Electrical Code is being adopted without
modification.
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2010 California Plumbing Code is being adopted without
modification.
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FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code is being
adopted without modification.
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