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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 1)ei,4(e bre `D-eti a. G" DATE: I//3 b 1.210 4 ✓h Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk 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.