HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 16-064 - 2016 Building CodesRESOLUTION NO. 16-064
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 2016 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 modifications 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
modifications pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, must make an express finding
that such modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, under Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, modifications pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 may not become effective until the required findings and
the modifications have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission; 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
making modifications to certain of those provisions pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17958.5 ("Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance"); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed Attachment 1, which sets forth the reasons for
the proposed modifications to the California Building Standards Code contained in the Building
Regulations 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
the Building Regulations Adoption Ordinance 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 regular
meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 16th day of November 2016 by the following
vote:
AYES: Vice Mayor Emily Lo, Council Member Mary -Lynne Bernald, Howard A. Miller,
Rishi Kumar
NOES:
ABSENT: Mayor E. Manny Cappello
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST
anny Cappello, Mayor
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ATTACHMENT 1
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL 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
2016 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
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
2016 California Residential Building Code and states which of the findings above and other
conditions make the amendment reasonably necessary.
Amended
Anplicable
Ex i lanation
Findings.
Sections of
Section of
the 2016 CA
Saratoga
Residential
Buildin . Code
Building
Ordinance,
Code
R313.1
16-18.025(a)
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
a fire early also reduces the fire flow
demand and the need for multiple
hydrants.
R313.2
16-18.025(b)
Amends the 2016 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.
R337.7.9
16-18.030(a)
Amends the 2016 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.
R337.10.3.2
16-18.030(b)
Deletes Section
R327.10.3.2 of the
Residential Building
Code regarding
accessory structures
This section is unnecessary, as the
requirements are already specified in
CBSC 701.A.3.
R337.10.4
16-18.030(c)
Amends the 2016 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 2016
CA Residential
Building Code
regarding plain
concrete.
Finding No. 3. This proposed
amendment to the CRC is made to
be consistent with Tri Chapter
Uniform Code Committee
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 2016 CA
Finding No. 3. The proposed
and Table
Residential Building
amendment addresses the problem of
R602.10.1.2(2)
Code regarding
Seismic Design
Categories Do, 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
16-18.045(b)
A new subsection has
been added to the
2016 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(a)
Amends the 2016 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.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 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
2016 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 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
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
2016 California Building Code and states which of the findings above and other conditions make
the amendment reasonably necessary.
Amended
Applicable
Ex $ lanation
Findines
Sections of
Section of
the 2016 CA
Appendix A to
Building
Ordinance
Code
107.5
16-15.025 (a)
Amends the 2016 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 2010 Saratoga
Building Code, so no new findings
are necessary.
105.5
16-15.030(a)
Amends the 2016
CA Building Code
section regarding
expiration of permits.
Finding No. 3. Given the City of
Saratoga's
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 2010 Saratoga
Building Code, so no new findings
109.2.1
16-15.040(a)
Adds a new
subsection to the
2016 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 2016 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 2010 Saratoga
Building Code, so no new findings
are necessary.
1505.1.4
16-15.045(b)
Amends the 2016
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 2016 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.
1705.3
16-15.065
Adds language
excepting special
inspections and tests
for specific designs.
Finding No. 3. In order to improve
quality control during construction to
allow for special inspection and
exceptions to special inspection for
seismic concerns.
1905.1.7
16-15.070
Amends the 2016 CA
Building Code
regarding exceptions
to structures assigned
to seismic design
categories
Finding No. 3. The proposed
amendment addresses the problem of
poor performance of plain or under -
reinforced concrete footings during a
seismic event.
707A.9
16-15.050(a)
Amends the 2016 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.3.1
16-15.055(a)
Deletes Section
710A.3.2 and
710A.3.1 of the 2016
CA Building Code
regarding accessory
This section is unnecessary, as the
requirements are already specified in
CBSC 701.A.3.
710A.4
16-15.055(b)
Amends the 2016 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.
903.2
16-15.060(a)
amends the building
code regarding fire
sprinklers.
Amendment to be consistent with
Fire District amendments
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS
TO PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 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
2016
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 impact 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 2016 California Fire Code are hereby determined to be
reasonably necessary based on the above findings and apply to following amended, added, or
deleted sections:
105.1.7 — Construction Permit Fees (added)
105.1.8 — Operational Permit Fees (added)
105.6.8 — Compressed Gases (amended)
105.6.10 — Cryogenic Fluids (amended)
105.6.17 — Flammable and Combustible Liquid (amended)
105.6.50 — Day Care Facility (added)
105.6.51 — Institutional (added)
106.5 — Final Inspection (added)
109.4 — Violation Penalties (amended)
109.4.1 — Abatement of Violation (amended)
109.4.2 — Abatement of Hazard (amended)
311.1 — Vacant Premises (amended)
316.7 — Roof Guardrails at Interior Courts (added)
503.1 — Where Required (amended)
503.2.1 — Dimensions (amended)
503.2.2 — Authority (amended)
504.5 — Access Control Devices (added)
605.13 — Immersion Heaters (added)
806.1.1 — Display Inside Buildings (amended)
903.2 — Where Required (amended)
3304.8 — Fire Walls (added)
3311.1 — Stairways Required (amended)
3311.1.1 — Required Means of Egress (added)
4902 — Definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area (amended)
4906.2 — Hazardous Vegetation and Fuel Management Application (amended)
4907.1 — Defensible Space — General (amended)
4907.2 — Corrective Actions (added)
4908 — Fire Protection Plan (added)
— General (added)
— Content (added)
— Cost (added)
— Plan Retention (added)
4909 — Water Supply (added)
— General (added)
— Standby Power (added)
4910 — Ignition Source Control (added)
— Fireworks (added)
5003.9.11 — Fire Extinguishing Systems (added)
5601.1.3 Fireworks (added)
5704.2.7.5.8 — Overfill Prevention (amended)
5704.2.7.5.9 — Automatic Filling of Tanks (added)
5707 — On-demand Mobile Fueling (added)
— General
Approval Required
— Mobile Fueling Vehicle
Required Documents
Safety and Emergency Response Plan
Training Records
— Site Plan
Mobile Fueling Areas
Separation
Sources of Ignition
Equipment
Dispensing Hoses and Nozzles
Break-away Device
— Shut off Valve and Fuel Limit
Fire Extinguisher
Spill Kit
Operations
Dispensing Hose
Drip Control
Nighttime Deliveries
Vehicle Lights
Safety Cones
Bonding
Spill Reporting
Training
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE
OF THE CITYOF SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2016 California Mechanical Code is being adopted
without modification.
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2016 California Electrical Code is being adopted without
modification.
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITYOF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2016 California Plumbing Code is being adopted without
modification.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 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 2016 California Green Building Standards Code is being
adopted without modification.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2016 California Energy Code is being adopted without
modification.
FINDINGS REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE 2016 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
TO BE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE IN THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF
SARATOGA
No findings are necessary because the 2016 California Referenced Standards Code is being
adopted without modification.