HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-079 Resolution Making Findings of Fact Regarding the Need for the Modifications to the Provisions of the 2013 CA Building Code Standards Made in Saratoga City Code RESOLUTION NO. 13-079
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 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE MADE IN
THE SARATOGA CITY CODE
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes certain pi•ovisions
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 Califorlua Building Standards Commission ("Conunission"), or at a later
date established by the Cominission; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 perinits 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 perinits 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 cliinatic, geological, or topographical coilditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city, before inaking
changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, must make an express finding that
such changes are reasonably necessary because of local clinlatic, 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 Califoi-�1ia Building Standards Commission; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.2 perinits a city to enact ordinances that
adopt codes or statutes, including codes of the State of Califori7ia, by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Cotulcil of the City of Saratoga ("City Council") inteilds to adopt an
ordinance adopting by reference certain provisions of the California Building Standards Code and
making changes to certain of those provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.� �
(`Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, the City Cotmcil has reviewed Attachinent l, which sets forth tlie reasons for
the proposed changes to the California Building Standards Code contained in the Building
Regulations Adoption Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE TT 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
the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions set forth in Attaclunent 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 regular meeting of the
Saratoga City Council held on the 4`�' day of December 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Emily Lo, Vice Mayor Howard Miller, Council Member Manny
Cappello, Chuck Page, Jill Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None I
ABSTAIN: None `
'"'_ _ /� ,-S
Einily Lo, Mayor
ATTEST:
l.j�/'�`�'=� ����i'v DATE: I��� �2 c7(�
Cr�st�l Bothelio, City Clerk �
ATTACHMENT 1
,Fj,NniN(iS REGARDTN(i THE NEF,n F(�R AMENDMFNT� TO
PROVISIONfi iN TT�E 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
TO BE An(�PTF,n RV REFERENCE IN THE f.iTY C(1nF, (�F THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the
2013 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 that
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 impact 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
]ocated 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 lacic of adequate design and detailing
endangered building occupants and the occupants of nearby structures. The City's adjacency to
active earthqualce 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
2013 California Residential Building Code and states which of the findings above and other
conditions make the amendment reasonably necessary.
Amended A�glicable Ex,glanation Findin�s
Sections of Section of
the 2013 CA Saratoga
Residential Building Code
Building Ordinance
Code
R313.1 16-18.025(a) Amends the 2013 CA Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In arder 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
a fire early also reduces the fire flow
demand and the need for multiple
hydrants.
R313.2 16-18.025(b) Amends the 2013 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 far multiple
hydrants.
R327.7.9 16-18.030(a) Amends the 2013 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 This section is unnecessary, as the
R327.10.3.2 of the requirements are already specified in
Residential Building CBSC 701.A.3.
Code regarding
accessory structures
R327.10.4 16-18.030(c) Amends the 2013 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 2013 Finding No. 3. This proposed
CA Residential amendment to the CRC is made to
Building Code be consistent with Tri Chapter
regarding plain Uniform Code Committee
concrete. amendment 3 that modifies the plain
concrete provisions in CBC Section
1908.1,8 and American Concrete
Institute 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 2013 CA Finding No. 3. The proposed
and Table Residential Building amendment addresses the problem of
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 DZ 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 l 994
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
2013 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 2013 CA Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In arder 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.
,F�„NnTN(�S RF�j)TN(i Ti�E NEED FOR AMF,NnM�NTS T(1
PROViST(�Nfi iN THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDTN(i f.'(1DF,
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCF, iN TH,�,iTV C'(lnF, (1F THE CITY OF
SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need for amending the
2013 California Building Code:
FINDING 1: CLIMATIC CONDTTIONS: The City of Saratoga eXperiences low
humidity, high winds, and warm temperatures during the summer months creating conditions 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 impact 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 far 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
2013 California Building Code and states which of the findings above and other conditions make
the amendment reasonably necessary.
A,mended A� lin 'cable Exnlanation Findin�s
Sections of Section of
the 2013 CA A�nendix A to
il in Ordinance
Code
107.5 16-15.025 (a) Amends the 2013 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 2010 Saratoga
Building Code, so no new findings
are necessary.
105.5 16.15-030(a) Amends the 2013 Finding No. 3. Given the City of
CA Building Code Saratoga's
section regarding adjacency to active earthquake faults
expiration of permits. 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 2010 Saratoga
Building Code, so no new findings
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
2013 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 2013 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 2010 Saratoga
Building Code, so no new findings
are necessary.
1505.1.4.1 16.15-045(b) Amends the 2013 Finding Nos. 1 and 2. In order to
CA Building Code minimize the rislcs to persons and
to retain the property due to potential response
Saratoga Code's delays and compromised fire
provisions for roof suppression capabilities, mitigation
coverings. measures such as the installation of
fire-retardant Class A roofing are
necessary.
1505.1.3 16.15-045(a) Amends the 2013 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 2013 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 This section is unnecessary, as the
710A.3.2 of the 2013 requirements are already specified in
CA Building Code CBSC 701.A.3.
regarding accessory
structures
710A.4 16-15.055(b) Amends the 2013 CA Finding No. 1. The increased risk of
Building Code fire in the City of Saratoga makes it
regarding accessory necessary to amend this section to
structures make it mandatory.
903.2 16-15.060(a) amends the building Amendment to be consistent with
code regarding fire Fire District amendments
sprinklers.
�TNniN(i� REGARniN(�THE NEFn FnR AMFNIIMF,NTS TO
PR(lVi�iONS TN TH� 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THF, f.TTY f.'(1nF, (lF THF C'iTV
Q�SARATOGA
The City of Saratoga makes the following findings regarding the need to amend the
2013 California Fire Code:
Findin�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.
Findin�No. 2 —Topo�raphical Conditions: The remoteness and steepness of hillside
areas in the City along with long, narrow roadways significantly impact the ability of
emergency responders to extinguish or control wildland or structure fires.
Findin�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 ar 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, safetyprovisions in buildings for firefighters and additional fire
hydrants.
Additions and deletions to the 2013 California Fire Code are hereby determined to be
reasonably necessary based on the above findings and apply to following amended, added, or
deleted sections:
Section 16-20.025—Establishes districts to which the limits on starage of flammable
liquids in Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4 of the 2013 California Fire Code apply.
Section 16-20.030—Establishes districts to which the limits on storage of flammable
cryogenic fluids in Section 5806.2 of the 2013 California Fire Code applies.
Section 16-20.040—Establishes districts to which the limits on storage of liquefied
petroleum gas in Section 6104.2 of the 2013 California Fire Code applies.
Section 16-20.040—Amends Chapter 1 of the 2013 California Fire Code by adding
Sections [A]105.1.4, [A]1 O5.i.5, [A]l 05.6.48, [A]105.6.49, [A]106.5 and amending
Section 109.4.
Section 16-20.060—Amends Chapter 2 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
the definition for"Continuous Gas Detection System."
Section 16-20.070 -- Amends Chapter 3 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
Section 311.1 and adding Section 316.7.
Section 16-20.090—Amends Chapter 5 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
Sections 503.1 and 503.2.1, and adding Sections 504.5 and 510.1.1.
Section 16-20.100—Amends Chapter 6 of the 2013 California Fire Code by adding
Sections 605.12 and 608.6.4.
Section 16-20.110—Amends Chapter 8 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
Section 806.1.1.
Section 16-20.120—Amends Chapter 9 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
Section 903.2.
Section 16-20.130—Amends Chapter 28 of the 2013 California Fire Code by adding
Section 2803.8.
Section 16-20.140—Amends Chapter 33 of the 2013 California Fire Code by adding
Sections 3304.8 and 3311.1.1, and amending Section 3311.1.
Section ]6-20.150—Amends Chapter 49 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
Sections 4902, 4906.2, 4907.1, 4907.2, and adding Sections 4908, 4909, and 4910.
Section 16-20.160—Amends Chapter 50 of the 2013 California Fire Code by adding
Section 5003.9.11.
Section 16-20.170—Amends Chapter 56 of the 2013 California Fire Code by not
adopting Chapter 56 except for Sections 560].1 (adopted and amended), 5601.2
(added), 5601.3 (added), 5601.4 (added), and 5601.5 —5601.5.3.2.3 (added).
Section 16-20.180—Amends Chapter 57 of the 2013 California Fire Code by amending
Section 5704.2.7.5.8 and adding Section 5704.2.7.5.9.
�INDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TCl
PR(�VTST(lNS iN THE 2013 CAt,TF(IRNiA MECHANICAL CODE
TO BE AnC1PTF,n RY R�,FERENCE IN THF, CTTY f,nnF, (�F THF, (�iTY
Q� SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2013 California Mechanical Code is being adopted
without modification.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PRC1VTSiON� iN THE 2013 CALIF(�RNiA, ELECTRICAL CODE
TO BE An(�PTF,n RY REFERENCE IN THF, C'iTY ('(lnF, nF THE CITY
Q�SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2013 California Electrical Code is being adopted wi�hout
modification.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISICII�T��, T1�T Ti�E 2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
TO BE AD(1PTED BY REFERF,NCF, iN THE CiTY CODF, (1F THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2013 California Plumbing Code is being adopted without
modification.
FTNnTNf�� REGARnTNC�THF NEED FOR AMENnMFNT� T(l
PR(IVI�iONS iN THE 2013 CAL,iFl1RNiA GRFF,N BUILDIN(T STANDARDS
f,'(�nE T(l RE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THF, f,iTY f.nDE nF T�F, C'TTY (lF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code is being
adopted without modification.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2013 California Energy Code is being adopted without
modification.