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RESOLUTION NO.
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;
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
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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, to wit:
COUNCILMEMBERS: AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
Howard Miller, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
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
Sections of
the 2010 CA
Residential
Building
Code
Applicable
Section of
Saratoga
Building Code
Ordinance
Explanation Findings
R313.1
16-18.025(a) Amends the 2010 CA
Residential Building
Codes provisions for
townhouse automatic
fire sprinkler systems
Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
minimize the risks to persons and
property due to potential response
delays and compromised fire
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
Residential Building
Codes provisions for
one and two family
dwellings automatic
fire sprinkler systems
Findings Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
minimize the risks to persons and
property due to potential response
delays and compromised fire
suppression capabilities, mitigation
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
Residential Building
Code regarding the
underside of
appendages
Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
necessary to amend this section to
make it mandatory.
R327.10.3.2 16-18.030(b) Deletes Section
R327.10.3.2 of the
Residential Building
Code regarding
accessory structures
Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
necessary to amend this section to
make it mandatory for all accessory
structures.
R327.10.4 16-18.030(c) Amends the 2010 CA
Residential Building
Code regarding
accessory structures
Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
necessary to amend this section to
make it mandatory.
R403.1.3 16-18.035(a) Amends the 2010
CA Residential
Building Code
regarding plain
concrete.
Finding No. 3. This proposed
amendment to the CRC is made to
be consistent with TUCC
amendment 3 that modifies the plain
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
and Table
16-18.040(a) Amends the 2010 CA
Residential Building
Finding No. 3. The proposed
amendment addresses the problem of
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R602.10.1.2(2) Code regarding
Seismic Design
Categories D0, D1,
and D2
poor performance of gypsum
wallboard and Portland cement
plaster as wall bracing materials in
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
been added to the
2010 CA Residential
Building Code to
retain the Saratoga
Code’s provisions for
roof coverings.
Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
minimize the risks to persons and
property due to potential response
delays and compromised fire
suppression capabilities, mitigation
measures such as the installation of
fire-retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
R902.1.3 16-18.045(b) Amends the 2010 CA
Residential Building
Code to regarding
roof coverings.
Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
minimize the risks to persons and
property due to potential response
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
Sections of
the 2010 CA
Building
Code
Applicable
Section of
Appendix A to
Ordinance
Explanation Findings
107.5 16-15.025 (a) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
section regarding
retention of plans.
Finding No. 3. The City of Saratoga
is adjacent to active earthquake faults
capable of producing substantial
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
section regarding
expiration of permits.
adjacency to active earthquake faults
capable of producing substantial
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
subsection to the
2010 CA Building
Code to make it clear
the city can prescribe
reasonable fees to
defray the cost of
regulation. Adds
provisions for permit,
investigation, plan
review, and other
additional fees.
The City of Saratoga may prescribe
fees to defray the cost of enforcement
of rules and regulations promulgated
by the Department of Housing and
Community Development under the
terms of Sec. 109.2 of the 2010 CA
Building Code. These fees will be set
by the City Council of Saratoga to
ensure they are reasonably necessary
given the cost of regulation to the
City. This provision is identical to
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
been added to the
2010 CA Building
Code to retain the
Saratoga Code’s
provisions for roof
coverings.
Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
minimize the risks to persons and
property due to potential response
delays and compromised fire
suppression capabilities, mitigation
measures such as the installation of
fire-retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
1505.1.3 16.15-045(a) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
section regarding roof
coverings.
Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
minimize the risks to persons and
property due to potential response
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
Building Code
regarding exterior
covering.
Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
necessary to amend this section to
make it mandatory.
710A.3.2 16-15.055(a) Deletes Section
710A.3.2 of the 2010
CA Building Code
regarding accessory
structures
Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
necessary to amend this section to
make it mandatory for all accessory
structures.
710A.4 16-15.055(b) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
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regarding accessory
structures
necessary to amend this section to
make it mandatory.
1613.8 16-15.060(a) A new Section
1613.8 is added to
modify the stability
coefficient equation
in evaluating P-delta
effects in the 2010
CA Building Code.
Finding No 3. The importance factor,
I, was omitted from Equation 12.8-16
by mistake while transcribing it from
the 2003 NEHRP Recommended
Provisions (FEMA 450) Equation
5.2-16. For buildings with
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
exceptions from
requiring special
inspection for
isolated spread
concrete footings of
buildings three stories
or less above grade
plane.
Finding No. 3. Results from studies
after the 1994 Northridge earthquake
indicated that a lot of the damages
were attributed to lack of quality
control during construction. The
proposed amendment improves
quality control during construction
and therefore needs to be
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, f’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
1908.1.8 that allows
the use of plain
Finding No. 3. The proposed
amendment addresses the problem of
poor performance of plain or under-
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concrete in residential
structures assigned to
seismic design
category D, E, or F.
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.
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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
Sections of the
2010 CA
Building Code
Applicable
Section of
Appendix A
to
Ordinance
Explanation Findings
105.1.4 16-20.050(a) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding
construction permit
fees.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
105.1.5 16-20.050(b) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding operational
permit fees.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
105.6.8 16-20.050(c) Amends the 2010 CA This provision is identical to the
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Building Code
section regarding
compressed gases.
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
105.6.10 16-20.050(d) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
section regarding
cryogenic fluids.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
105.6.48
16-20.050(e) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding day care
facilities.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
105.6.49 16-20.050(f) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding institutional
occupancy.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
106.5 16-20.050(g) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding final
inspection.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
109.3 16-20.050(h) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding violation
penalties.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
311.5; 311.5.1;
311.5.2;
311.5.3;
311.5.4;
311.5.5
16-20.060(a) Deletes sections of
the 2010 CA Building
Code regarding
placards.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Sections of
the Fire Code concerning the
placement of placards on buildings
determined to be unsafe are deleted in
their entirety.
316.6 16-20.060(b) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding roof
guardrails at interior
courts.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
404.2; 404.3.1 16-20.070(a),
(b)
Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding fire safety
and evacuation plans.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
Table 405.2 16-20.070(c) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding fire
evacuation drill
frequency and
participation.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
408.2.2;
408.3.1;
408.3.2;
408.3.3;
16-20.070(d) Deletes sections of
the 2010 CA Building
Code regarding
evacuation plans.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
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
Building Code
regarding group R-2
occupancies.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
408.9.4 16-20.070(d) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding first
emergency
evacuation drill.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
408.9.5 16-20.070(d) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding time of day
for emergency
evacuation drill.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
408.11.1.2 16-20.070(e) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding revisions of
lease plans.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
503.1; 503.1.1;
503.2.1
16-20.080(a),
(b), and (c)
Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding fire service
features.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add additional
requirements regarding fire apparatus
access roads.
504.4 16-20.080(d) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding access
control devices.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add additional
requirements regarding access control
devices.
510.1 16-20.080(e) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding emergency
responder radio
coverage in buildings.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add additional
requirements regarding emergency
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
Code section
regarding obstruction
by new buildings.
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add additional
requirements regarding the
obstruction of emergency
communication systems by new
buildings.
605.11 16-20.090(a) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding immersion
heaters.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
608.6.4 16-20.090(b) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding failure of
ventilation systems.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
806.1.1 16-20.100(a) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding displays
inside buildings.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to clarify that Saratoga
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;
903.3.1.1;
903.3.1.2;
903.3.1.3
16-20.110(a),
(b), (c), (d),
(e)
Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code and
adds new section
regarding sprinklers.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add new sections and
edit existing sections of the 2010 CA
Building Code regarding automatic
sprinklers.
912.2 16-20.110(f) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding fire hydrant
location.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to edit existing sections of
the 2010 CA Building Code regarding
fire hydrant location.
1404.8 16-20.120(a) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding fire walls.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
1411.1 16-20.120(b) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
regarding stairways.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
1411.1.1 16-20.120(c) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding required
means of egress.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
1802.1 16-20.130(a) Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
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regarding the
definition of a
continuous gas
detection system.
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
1907.6;
1908.11
16-20.140(a),
(b)
Adds new sections to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding required
fire protection water
supply system s.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
2703.11 16-20.150(a) Adds a new section to
the 2010 CA Building
Code section
regarding required
fire extinguising
systems for
workstations
dispensing, handling
or using hazardous
materials.
This provision is identical to the
provisions of the 2007 Saratoga
Building Code so no new findings are
necessary.
3301.1; 3301.2;
3301.3; 3301.4;
3301.5;
3301.5.1;
3301.5.1.1;
3301.5.1.2;
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
16-20.160(a),
(b), (c), (d),
(e)
Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code and
adds new sections
regarding explosives
and fireworks.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add additional
restrictions on the possession,
handling, and use of fireworks and
explosives.
3404.2.7.5.8;
3404.2.7.5.9;
3404.2.9.6.1;
3804.2;
3506.2
16-20.025(a),
(b); 16-
20.030(a);
16-20.040(a);
16-20.170(a),
(b)
Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code and
adds a new section
regarding flammable
or combustible
liquids.
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to edit the existing sections
of the 2010 CA Building Code
dealing with flammable or
combustible liquids.
4902.1; 4906.2;
4907.1; 4907.2;
4908.1; 4908.2;
4908.3; 4908.4;
4909; 4909.1;
4909.2; 4910;
16-20.180(a),
(b), (c), (d),
(e), (f), (g),
(h), (i), (j),
(k), (l), (m),
(n)
Amends the 2010 CA
Building Code and
adds new sections
regarding
requirements for
wildland-urban
Findings Nos. 1, 2, and 3. Given the
local conditions, the City deems it
necessary to add additional sections
that outline the code requirements for
buildings in the Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Area.
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4910.1; 4910.2;
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
interface fire areas.
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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.
15
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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