HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 366- Building CodeOrdinance No. 366
An Ordinance Adopting the 2019 California Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Fire, Energy, and Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes
with Modifications for Local Conditions and Making Certain Other Amendments to
Chapter 16 (Building Regulations) of the City Code
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings.
The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. The State of California has adopted the 2019 California Building Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, based upon the 2018 International Building
Code as published by the International Code Council); the 2019 California Residential Code
(California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, based upon the 2018 International
Residential Code as published by the International Code Council); the 2019 California
Electrical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, based on the 2017 National
Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association); the 2019 California
Mechanical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, based on the American
National Standard 2018 Uniform Mechanical Code); the 2019 California Plumbing Code
(California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, based on the American National Standard
2018 Uniform Plumbing Code); the 2019 California Energy Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 6); the 2019 California Historical Building Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 8); the 2019 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations,
Title 24, Part 9, based on the 2018 International Fire Code as published by the International
Code Council); the 2019 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10 based on the
2018, International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council);
the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24,
Part 11); and the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code (California Code of Regulations,
Title 24, Part 12). These Codes shall hereinafter be referred to collectively as the "Building
Codes."
B. On October 25, 2019 and November 1, 2019, notices were published in a qualifying newspaper
of general circulation stating the time and place of a November 6, 2019 public hearing and
including a notice of the purpose and subject matter of a proposed ordinance adopting the
Building Codes with local additions, deletions, and amendments. On November 6, 2019 the City
Council opened the public hearing, invited public testimony, and continued the hearing to
November 20, 2019.
C. On November 20, 2019, the City Council of Saratoga conducted the continued public hearing
and, after considering all testimony and written materials provided in connection with that
hearing, introduced this ordinance adopting the Building Codes with local additions,
deletions, and amendments, and waived the reading thereof. Following public testimony and
consideration, the City Council of Saratoga found that adoption of the Building Codes was in
the public interest. Except as to the additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter
described, the Building Codes are hereby adopted and shall be the Building Regulations of the
City, effective January 1, 2020 or as soon thereafter as this ordinance takes effect.
D. On November 6, 2019, at least one copy of the Building Codes certified as true copies by
the City Clerk was filed with the City Clerk for public inspection.
E. Additions, deletions, and amendments similar to those adopted in the City of Saratoga's 2016
Building Regulations were and are deemed reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions pursuant to Government Code Section 17958.5.
Express findings that these modifications to the Building Codes were reasonably necessary
were filed upon the adoption of the City of Saratoga's 2016 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. Said additions, deletions,
amendments, and findings are hereby readopted.
F. The new additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter described are hereby adopted and
are deemed reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions pursuant to Government Code Section 17958.5. Express findings that these
modifications to the Building Codes are reasonably necessary are hereby made and will be
filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance with California Health
and Safety Code Section 17958.7 before this ordinance takes effect.
G. With respect to the additions and amendments made to the Energy Code described herein, the
City Council has found that these changes are cost-effective in accordance with California
Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)(2). The finding of cost-effectiveness is described
in greater detail in the Staff Report and the accompanying analyses. The City Council has also
found, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 25402. 1 (h)(2), that the additions and
amendments to the Energy Code described herein will require the diminution of energy
consumption levels permitted by the energy standards issued in Title 24, Part 6. The City
Council's findings of cost-effectiveness and energy savings will be filed with the California
Energy Commission pursuant to Title 24 Chapter 10-106 before this ordinance takes effect.
H. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Building Codes shall
be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official and a reasonable supply of the
Building Codes shall be available for public purchase in the office of the City Clerk.
Section 2. Adoption.
Article 16-15 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Building Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with Article 16-15 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-18 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Residential Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced with Article 16-18 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-20 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Fire Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with Article 16-20 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-25 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Plumbing Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with Article 16-25 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-30 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with Article 16-30 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-35 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Electrical Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with Article 16-35 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-49 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Green Building Standards Code is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-49 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-51 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Energy Code is hereby deleted in its
entirety and replaced with Article 16-51 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-55 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Referenced Standards Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with Article 16-55 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-56 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Historical Building Code is hereby
adopted as shown in Article 16-56 attached in Appendix A.
Article 16-57 of the Saratoga City Code concerning the Existing Building Code is hereby
adopted as shown in Article 16-57 attached in Appendix A.
Section 3. California Environmental Quality Act.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), this action is exempt under
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15308 (the modifications are exempt because they
assure maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment) and Section
15061(b)(3) (the modifications are exempt because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment).
Section 4. Severance Clause.
The City Council declares that each section, sub -section, paragraph, sub -paragraph, sentence,
clause, and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub -section,
sentence, clause, and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub -section, paragraph, sub -paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase is held invalid, the City Council declares that it would have adopted the
remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of the portion held invalid and further declares its
express intent that the remaining portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid
portion has been eliminated.
Section 5. Publication.
This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published in a newspaper of
general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption.
Section 6. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after adoption as provided by Government Code
Section 36937.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Saratoga held on November 20, 2019, and was adopted by the following vote on December 4, 2019:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Mayor Howard A. Miller, Vice Mayor Mary -Lynne Bernald, Council
Members Rishi Kumar, Yan Zhao, E. Manny Cappello
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Howard A. Miller
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ATTEST:
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Debbie Bretschneider DATE
CLERK OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
RICHARD TAYLOR, CITY ATTORNEY
APPENDIX A
Article 16-1 S — Buildinm Code
16-15.010 Adoption of 2019 California Building Code.
(a) The 2019 California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1 and 2, including appendices
F and I, referred to throughout this Chapter as the 'Building Code," is hereby referred to and,
except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby
adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the
Building Code of the City. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section
17958.7, express findings that modifications to the Building Code are reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with
the California Building Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the
ordinance codified in this Article.
(b) At least one true copy of the Building Code has been on file with the City Clerk for
fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance
codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Building Code shall be kept for public
inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Building Code
shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
(c) The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the Building
Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-15.010(a).
16-15.025 Retention of plans.
Section 107.5 of the Building Code is amended to read:
107.5 Retention of plans. One set of reviewed plans and specifications shall be returned to the
applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the
work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of reviewed plans, specifications, and
computations shall be retained by the building official as part of his permanent records.
16-15.030 Expiration of permits.
Section 105.5 of the Building Code is amended to read:
105.5 Expiration of Permits.
(a) Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the Building
Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if any one of the following
occurs:
(1) The building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180
days from the date of such permit; or
(2) The building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at
any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days; or
(3) The permittee fails or refuses to request an inspection required by Section 110 of
the Building Code within any period of 180 consecutive days after the work
authorized by the permit is commenced. If the building official conducts such
inspection within such 180-day period but declines to approve such inspection
without correction of specified items and subsequent re -inspection, then the building
permit shall not expire if such correction is made and passes re -inspection within 30
days after the end of the 180-day period described in this subsection.
(b) After such expiration, such work can be recommenced only upon reinstatement or
issuance of a new permit to do so. The plans and specifications for a reinstated permit or
new permit shall comply with all provisions of the City building code in effect at the
time of reinstatement or issuance of a new permit. A reinstatement or new permit may
be issued as follows:
(1) Reinstatement. Expired Permits may be reinstated if an application for permit
reinstatement within 180 days of expiration, provided no changes have been made
or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided
further that such suspension or abandonment under (a)(2) above has not exceeded
one year. The fee for issuance of a renewed permit shall be one-half of the full
permit fees (based upon the fee schedule adopted by the City Council as of the time
the reinstated permit is issued) if the reinstated permit is applied for within 180 days
after expiration of the prior permit.
(2) New Permit. A new permit may be issued following expiration of a building permit
as follows. An applicant may apply for a new permit at any time so long as any
underlying Design Review Approval, Use Permit, or other required planning approval
remains effective. The full permit fee shall apply to the new permit (based upon the fee
schedule adopted by the City Council as of the time the new permit is issued).
(C) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, upon written request by the applicant
showing, to the satisfaction of the building official, that the prior permit expired as a
result of exceptional circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the applicant, the
building official may waive or reduce the payment of a fee for issuance of the
reinstated or new permit.
(d) The building official may decline to issue more than one reinstatement of a building
permit if in the judgment of the building official the work authorized by the original
permit is not being diligently prosecuted to completion. The building official may also
condition any reinstatement to assure diligent prosecution to completion or to prevent a
nuisance. The building official may approve no more than two reinstatements of a
building permit.
(e) The building official may at any time exercise discretion to find that a building,
structure, or work for which a building permit has expired qualifies as an unsafe
building, structure, or work and proceed to abate any nuisance associated therewith.
(17 Where: (i) a building permit has expired; and (ii) the building, structure, or other work
authorized by such permit has not been completed; and (iii) no reinstated permit has
been obtained within 180 days after expiration, then said building, structure, or work
shall be conclusively presumed to be unsafe; abandoned; a hazard to the public health,
safety, and welfare; and a public nuisance.
(g) The building official is authorized to exercise discretion to abate any public nuisance
regarding any unsafe building, structure, or work (including but not limited to one
resulting under the preceding paragraph) by repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or
removal thereof by:
(1) Proceeding under the Building Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings (Article 16-45); or
(2) Proceeding under the following alternative method of enforcement where a
building, structure, or other work authorized by a building permit has not been
completed within 36 months of the date of issuance of the original permit, the
building official may abate such public nuisance by ordering and duly enforcing
repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of the building, structure, or other
work; or construction of a fence or wall around the building, structure, or work so as
to obscure it from view; or construction of other structures or blockades to prevent
access to the building, structure, or other work by animals or humans.
16-15.040 Fees.
Subsection 109.2 of the Building Code is amended to read:
109.2 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 or set
forth in the Building Code. The amount of such fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably
necessary to administer or process permits, certificates, forms, or other documents or to defray
the costs of enforcement and shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The payment
of any fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code or
the technical codes nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Permit Fees. The amount of the fees to be paid for each permit shall be established by
resolution of the City Council.
Investigation Fees. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has
been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be
made before a permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee, in addition to
the permit fee, shall be collected whether a permit is then or subsequently issued. The
investigation fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section
107.1 of the Building Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting
plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be established by
resolution of the City Council. Where plans, are incomplete or changed to require
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as established
by resolution of the City Council.
Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued within 180 days
following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data
submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the
building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant
for a period not exceeding 180 days on request by the applicant showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being
taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an
application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan
review fee.
Additional Fees. The City of Saratoga may prescribe any additional fees reasonably
necessary to cover the cost of administering this Article. Such fees shall be set forth
in the City of Saratoga Master Fee Schedule adopted by the City Council.
16-15.045 Roof coverings.
(a) Section 1505.1.3 of the Building Code is amended to read:
Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure
where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period; the
entire roof covering of every new structure; and any roof covering applied in the alteration,
repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire -retardant roof
covering that is at least Class A.
(b) Section 1505.1.4 of the 2019 California Building Code is amended to read:
Roofing coverings within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. The entire roof
covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is
replaced within any one-year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and any
roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing
structure shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class A and must also comply
with section 705A of the Building Code.
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16-15.050 Underside of appendages.
Section 707A.9 of the Building Code is amended to read:
707A.9 Underside of appendages. The underside of overhanging appendages shall be enclosed
to grade in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or the underside of the exposed
underfloor shall consist of one of the following:
1. Noncombustible material;
2. Ignition -resistant material;
3. One layer of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum sheathing applied behind an exterior
covering on the underside of the floor projection;
4. The exterior portion of a 1-hour fire resistive exterior wall assembly applied to the
underside of the floor including assemblies using the gypsum panel and sheathing
products listed in the Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual; or
5. The underside of a floor assembly that meets the performance criteria in
accordance with the test procedures set forth in SFM Standard 12-7A-3 or ASTM
E2957.
Exception: Structural columns and beams do not require protection when they are constructed
with sawn lumber or glue -laminated wood with the smallest minimum nominal dimension of 4
inches (102 mm). Sawn or glue -laminated planks splined, tongue -and -grove, or set close together
and well spiked.
16-15.055 Accessory structures.
Section 710A .3 is amended to read as follows:
710A.3 Where required. Accessory structures shall be constructed of noncombustible or
ignition -resistant materials as described in Section 704A.2.
Sections 710A.3.1, 710A.3.2, and 710A.3.3 of the Building Code are deleted in their entirety.
16-15.060 Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Section 903.2 of the Building Code is amended to read:
903.2 Where required. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.18 whichever is the more restrictive.
For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall be
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall not be utilized as a means of area
reduction for the purposes of circumventing automatic fire sprinkler system installation requirements.
1. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings and
structures.
Exceptions:
a. When sprinklers are not required for Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to section R313.2
of the Residential Code, they shall not be required here.
b. Buildings and structures that do not exceed 1,000 square feet of building area and that are
not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
c. Buildings and structures that are located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area and do
not exceed 500 square feet of building area.
d. Group S-2 or U occupancies that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface and used
exclusively for vehicle parking and meeting all of the following conditions:
i. Noncombustible construction
ii. Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square feet
iii. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides
iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area is separated by
fire walls complying with CBC 706.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures when
alterations or additions are made that create conditions described in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.18.
3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures, when
additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet.
Exception:
One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011 that does not total more than
1,000 square feet of building area.
4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new basements regardless of size
and throughout existing basements that are expanded by more than 50%.
Any change in the character of occupancy or in use of any building with a building area equal to or
greater than 3,600 square feet which, in the opinion of the fire code official or building official,
would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group or into a
different group of occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of life safety' or increased fire risk2,
shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic fire sprinkler system.
' Life Safety — Increased occupant load, public assembly areas, public meeting areas, churches,
indoor amusement attractions, buildings with complex exiting systems due to increased occupant
loads, large schools/day-care facilities, large residential care facilities with non -ambulatory
2 Fire Risks — High -piled combustible storage, woodworking operations, hazardous operations
using hazardous materials, increased fuel loads (storage of moderate to highly combustible
materials), increased sources of ignition (welding, automotive repair with the use of flammable
liquids and open flames).
16-15.065 Concrete construction.
Section 1705.3 is amended to read:
1705.3 Concrete construction.
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Special inspections and tests of concrete construction shall be performed by this section and
Table 1705.3.
Exception: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are
fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a
specified compressive strength, f c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2
Mpa).
16-15.070 Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.14 is amended to read:
Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 3118, Section 14.1.4 and replace with the
following:
14.1.4 - Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
14.1.4.1 - Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not have elements
of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided
the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the
footing thickness.
Exception:
In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height, the projection of
the footing beyond the face of the supported member is permitted to exceed the footing
thickness.
(b) Plain concrete footing supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have at least two
continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have
a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. For
footings that exceed 8" inches (203 mm) in thickness, A minimum of one bar shall be
provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided
at corners and intersections.
Exception:
In detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed
with stud bearing walls, plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal
reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002
times the gross cross —sectional area of the footing.
Article 16-18 — Residential Code
16-18.010 Adoption of 2019 California Residential Code.
(a) The 2019 California Residential Code, Title 24 part 2.5, referred to throughout this Chapter
as the "Residential Code," is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions, and
amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same
as if fully set forth in this article, and shall be the Residential Code of the City. In accordance
with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that modifications to
the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building
Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this
Article.
(b) At least one true copy of the Residential Code has been on file with the City Clerk for
fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance
codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Residential Building Code shall be kept
for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the
Residential Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
(c) The additions, deletions, and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the
Residential Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-18.010(a).
16-18.020 Enforcement of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the California Building
Standards Code, is in effect in the City of Saratoga as amended by this Article. The provisions
of Title 24 that are not adopted by reference or amended by this Article are enforced by the
City of Saratoga as laws of the State.
16-18.022 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings.
Section R310.1 Exception 2 is deleted in its entirety
16-18.025 Automatic sprinklers.
Section R313.1 is amended to read:
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall be installed in all new townhouses and in existing townhouses when additions are
made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet.
Exception: One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011, that does not total
more than 1,000 square feet of building area.
Section R313.2 is amended to read:
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An
automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family
dwellings as follows:
1. In all new one- and two-family dwellings and in existing one- and two-family dwellings when
additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet whether by
increasing the area of the primary residence or by creation of an attached Accessory Dwelling
Unit.
2. In all existing one -and two-family dwellings that meet the definition of a "demolition" of the
structure per City of Saratoga Municipal Code Section 15-06.195.
3. In all attached Accessory Dwelling Units, additions or alterations to an existing one- and two-
family dwelling that have an existing fire sprinkler system.
Exceptions:
1. One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011, that does not total more than
1,000 square feet of building area and meets all access and water supply requirements of Chapter
5 and Appendix B and C of the 2019 California Fire Code.
2. Detached Accessory Dwelling Units, provided that all of the following are met:
2.1 The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the
Government Code Section 65852.2
2.2 The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.
2.3 The accessory detached dwelling unit does not exceed 1, 200 square feet in size.
2.4 The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.
2.5 The unit meets all access and water supply requirements of Chapter 5 and Appendix B
and C of the 2019 California Fire Code.
In all new basements and in existing basements that are expanded by more than 50%.
16-18.030 Material and construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure.
Section R337.7.9 "Underside of appendages" is amended as follows:
R337.7.9 Underside of appendages. The underside of overhanging appendages shall be enclosed to
grade in accordance with the requirements of this chapter or the underside of the exposed underfloor
shall consist of one of the following:
1. Noncombustible material.
2. Ignition -resistant material.
3. One layer of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum sheathing applied behind an exterior covering on the
underside of the floor projection.
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4. The exterior portion of a 1-hour fire resistive exterior wall assembly applied to the underside of
the floor including assemblies using the gypsum panel and sheathing products listed in the
Gypsum Association Fire Resistance Design Manual.
5. The underside of a floor assembly that meets the performance criteria in accordance with the test
procedures set forth in either of the following:
5.1 SFM Standard 12-7A-3; or
5.2 ASTM E2957;
Exception:
Structural columns and beams do not require protection when they are constructed with sawn
lumber or glue -laminated wood with the smallest minimum nominal dimension of 4 inches (102
mm). Sawn or glue -laminated planks splined, tongue -and -grove, or set close together and well
spiked.
Amend Section R337.10.3 to read as follows:
R337.10.3. Where required. Accessory structures shall be constructed of noncombustible or
ignition -resistant materials as described in California Building Code Section 704A.2.
Section R337.10.3.1 is deleted in its entirety
Section R337.10.3.2 is deleted in its entirety.
Section R337.10.3.3 is deleted in its entirety.
16-18.035 Seismic reinforcing.
Section R403.1.3 is amended to read:
R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1,
and D2, as established in Table R301.2(1) of the Residential Building Code, shall have
minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars, one top and one
bottom and not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3
inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing.
In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, and D2, where a construction joint is created between a
concrete footing and a stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than
4 feet (1,219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the
bottom of the footing, have a standard hook, and extend a minimum of 14 inches (357 mm) into
the stem wall.
In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, and D2, where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported
on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more
than 4 feet (1,219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the
bottom of the footing and have a standard hook.
In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and
vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
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Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings that are three stories or less in height
and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or
pedestals are permitted.
16-18.040 Limits on methods Gypsum Board (GB) and Portland Cement Plaster (PCP).
Table R602.10.3 (3) is amended as follows:
Add a new footnote "g" to the end of Table R602.10.3 (3), to read:
g. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, and D2, Method GB is not permitted, and the use of
Method PCP is limited to one-story single-family dwellings and accessory structures.
Add the "g" footnote notation in Table R602.10.3 (3) to read:
Method GBg
Section R602.10.4.5 is added to read:
R602.10.4.5 Limits on methods GB and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories DO, D1, and
D2, Method GB is not permitted for use as intermittent braced wall panels, but gypsum board
is permitted to be installed when required by this Section to be placed on the opposite side of
the studs from other types of braced wall panel sheathing. In Seismic Design Categories DO,
D1, and D2, the use of Method PCP is limited to one- story single family dwellings and
accessory structures.
16-18.045 Roof classification.
Section R902.1.3 is amended to read:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings in all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing
structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one- year
period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and any roof covering applied in the
alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every existing structure shall be a fire -
retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
Section R902.1.4. is amended to read:
R902.1.4 Roofing coverings within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. The entire
roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10 percent of the total roof area is
replaced within any one-year period; the entire roof covering of every new structure; and
any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair, or replacement of the roof of every
existing structure shall be a fire -retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
Roofing requirements for structures located in a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall
also comply with Section R337.5.
Article 16-20 — Fire Code
16-20.010 - Adoption of the 2019 California Fire Code and 2018 International Fire Code.
(a) The 2019 California Fire Code and the 2018 International Fire Code, including Appendix Chapters B,
C and O are referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, are
adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article. The California Fire Code and
the International Fire Code as adopted herein are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Fire Code."
However, in accordance with California Government Code Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are
adopted by reference. In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express
findings that modifications to the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because
of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions are either already on file with the California
Building Standards Commission, or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in
this Article.
(b) In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one true copy of the Fire
Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in
this Article. While the ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Fire Code shall be
kept for public inspection in the office of the City Building Official and the Chief. A reasonable supply of
the Fire Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
16-20.015 - Enforcement of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations
Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the California Building Standards Code, is
in effect in the City of Saratoga as amended by this Article. The provisions of Title 24 that are not
adopted by reference or amended by this Article are enforced by the City of Saratoga as laws of the State.
16-20.020 - Fire Department and Chief.
Fire protection is provided in the City of Saratoga by the Santa Clara County Fire Department and the
Saratoga Fire District. As used in the Fire Code, "Fire Department" refers to the Fire Department that
provides fire protection to the relevant location, and "Chief' or "Fire Code Official" refers to the Chief of
that Fire Department.
16-20.050 - Amendments to Chapter 1, Division II of the Fire Code; Administration.
Section 105.6.8 is amended to read as follows:
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105.6.8 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at
normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table
105.6.8.
Exceptions:
1. Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
Section 105.6.30 of the 2019 California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety.
Section 105.6.52 is added to read as follows:
105.6.52 Day care facility. An operational permit is required to operate a business as a day care facility
for more than 6 people.
Section 105.6.53 is added to read as follows:
105.6.53: Institutional. A permit is required to operate, maintain, or use any institutional type
occupancy. For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall be, but is not limited to: hospitals,
children's home, home or institution for insane or mentally retarded persons, home or institution for the
care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium, nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes,
residential care homes for the elderly, out of home placement facilities, halfway house, and day care
nurseries or similar facility of any capacity.
Section 105.6.54 is added to read as follows:
105.6.54: Lithium Batteries. An operational permit is required to collect or store more than 1,000
pounds (454 kg) of lithium batteries.
Section 105.6.55 is added to read as follows:
105.6.55: Additive Manufacturing. An operational permit is required to conduct additive
manufacturing operations as covered in Section 321.3.
Section 105.7.4 is amended to read as follows:
105.7.4 Compressed Gases. A construction permit is required to install any piped distribution system
for compressed gases, or to install a non-flammable medical gas manifold system. A construction permit
is required to install, repair damage to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close or
substantially modify a compressed gas system.
Exceptions:
Routine maintenance.
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2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be
made within two working days of commencement of work.
The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling facilities at least 30
days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of compressed or liquefied gases. Such
application shall include any change or alteration of the facility closure plan. This 30-day period may be
waived by the chief if there are special circumstances requiring such waiver.
Section 105.7.5 is amended to read as follows:
105.7.5 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to
cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the amounts listed in Table 105.6.10.
Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered an alteration and does not require a
construction permit.
Section 106.2.1 is added to read as follows:
106.2.1 Construction permit fees. Construction permit fees and plan review fees for fire hydrant
systems, fire extinguishing systems and fire alarm systems shall be paid to the Santa Clara County Fire
Department in accordance with the following table based on valuation. The valuation shall be limited to
the value of the system for which the permit is being issued. Plan review fees are 65% of the Permit Fee
amount. For the purposes of determining the total fee amount for each permit, the plan review fee shall be
added to the Permit Fee.
TOTAL VALUATIONS
PERMIT FEE
$1.00 TO $500.00
$23.50
$501.00 TO $2,000.00
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00,
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2001.00 TO $25,000.00
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 TO $50,000.00
$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 TO $100,000.00
$630.15 for the first $50,000.00 plus $13.60 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$986.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,001 to $1,000,000.00
$3,228.15 for the first $500,000.00 plus $5.35 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001 and up
$5,604.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Additional re -inspections, in connection with the permits above, are to be paid at $120.00 for each
occurrence at the discretion of the fire code official.
Cancelled inspections without advance notice are to be paid at $120.00 for each occurrence.
Section 106.2.2 is added to read as follows:
106.2.2 Operational permit fees. Operational permit fees shall be paid to the Santa Clara County
Fire Department as follows:
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FACILITY TYPE
PERMIT FEE
1.
Institutional
A. More than 6 persons
$75.00 - Annually
B. Over 50 persons
$100.00 - Annually
2.
1 Day Care Facilities
More than 6 clients
$35.00 - Annually
3.
Places of Assembly
A. 50-300 persons
$50.00 - Annually
B. Over 300 persons
$85.00 - Annually
4.
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies
(Only those requiring ermits in accordance with Section 105.6.47).
$85.00 — Each
occurrence
Section 107.5 is added to read as follows:
107.5 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development shall be deemed
completed until the installation of the required fire protection facilities and access ways have been
completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire Department
issues notice of final clearance of such. fire protection facilities and. access ways to the Building
Department.
Section 110.4 is amended to read as follows:
110.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used
under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than
$1000.00 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding 365 days, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 110.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
110.4.1 Abatement of Violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire
code official is authorized to institute appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain,
correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal
act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.
110.5 is added to read as follows:
110.5 Abatement of Hazard. (a) The maintenance of real property in violation of this code, or of any
order of the Fire Department pursuant hereto, is declared to be a public nuisance and is subject to
abatement in accordance with Article 3-15 of the Saratoga Municipal Code.
(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this Section, if real property is maintained in violation of this code
or any order of the Fire Department pursuant hereto and such violation constitutes, in the opinion of the
Fire Chief, a fire hazard of such a nature that immediate action is required to protect the public health,
safety and welfare, the Fire Department may apply the emergency nuisance abatement procedure set forth
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in Article 3-20 of the Saratoga Municipal Code and take all necessary and immediate steps to abate the
hazard without prior notice to the owner or occupant of the property. In such an event, the Fire Chief shall
perform the duties of the City Manager as described in said Article 3-20.
(c) The cost of any abatement may be collected through the levy of a special assessment in accordance
with the applicable provisions of Article 3-15 or Article 3-20 of the Saratoga Municipal Code. Such
procedure is not intended to be exclusive and the City or the Fire Department may simultaneously or
successively, exercise any other rights and remedies provided by law.
16-20.060 - Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Fire Code; Definitions
Chapter 2
DEFINITIONS
Amend Section 202 of the 2019 California Fire Code and 2018 International Fire Code with the following
definitions added:
3D PRINTER. A machine used in the additive manufacturing process for fabricating objects through the
deposition of a material using a print head, nozzle, or another printer technology.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING. A process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data,
usually layer upon layer, sometimes referred to as 3D printing. The Code recognizes two types of additive
manufacturing:
1. Industrial additive manufacturing. 3D printing operations that typically utilize combustible
powders or metals, an inert gas supply, a combustible dust collection system. or that create a
hazardous (classified) location area or zone outside of the equipment.
2. Non -industrial additive manufacturing. 3D printing operations that do not create a hazardous
(classified) location area outside of the equipment, and do not utilize an inert gas supply or a
combustible dust collection system.
16-20.070 - Amendments to Chapter 3 of the Fire Code; General Requirements.
315 GENERAL STORAGE
Add Section 315.8 and subsections 315.8.1 through 315.8.10 to read as follows:
315.8 Lithium Battery Storage and Handling. The storage and handling of lithium ion and lithium
metal batteries or cells in quantities exceeding 1,000 pounds (4086 kg) shall comply with Section 315.8.1
through 315.8.10, and Chapter 32 where applicable.
315.8.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.54.
315.8.2 Maximum quantity in a fire area. The aggregate amount of lithium batteries stored and handled
in a single fire area shall not exceed 9,000 pounds (4086 kg).
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315.8.3 Construction requirements. Fire areas shall be separated from each other by fire barriers having
not less than 2-hour fire resistance rating constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the Building
Code and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code.
315.8.4 Number of fire areas. The maximum number of fire areas within a building shall be four.
315.8.5 Group H, Division 2 occupancy. Storage and handling of more than 9,000 pounds of lithium
batteries per fire area shall be in an approved Group H, Division 2 occupancy constructed in accordance
with the Building Code and provided throughout with approved automatic smoke detection and radiant -
energy detection systems.
315.8.6 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings containing fire areas used for lithium battery storage or
handling shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1. The design of the sprinkler system within each fire area shall not be less than that
required for Extra Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 2,500 square feet. Where the storage
arrangement is required by other provisions of this code to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler
system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided.
315.8.7 Automatic smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection system that
activates an approved occupant notification system shall be provided throughout each fire area in
accordance with Section 907.
315.8.8 Radiant energy detection. An approved radiant -energy detection system that activates an
approved occupant notification system shall be installed throughout each fire area in accordance with
Section 907.
315.8.9 Collection containers. Containers used to collect or store lithium batteries shall be
noncombustible and shall not have an individual capacity exceeding 30 gallons (113.6 L), or be approved
for transportation in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
315.8.10 Storage configuration. Lithium batteries shall be considered a high -hazard commodity in
accordance with Chapter 32 and where applicable, lithium battery storage shall comply with Chapter 32
in addition to Section 315.8.
SECTION 316 HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS
Add Section 316.7 to read as follows:
316.7 Roof Guardrails at Interior Courts. Roof openings into interior courts that are bounded on all
sides by building walls shall be protected with guardrails. The top of the guardrail shall not be less than 42
inches in height above the adjacent roof surface that can be walked on. Intermediate rails shall be designed
and spaced such that a 12-inch diameter sphere cannot pass through.
Exception:
Where the roof opening is greater than 600 square feet in area.
Add Section 321 to read as follows:
SECTION 321 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
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321.1 General. Additive manufacturing equipment and operations shall comply with Section 321
321.1.1 Scope. Additive manufacturing shall comply with one of the following:
1. Non -industrial additive manufacturing shall comply with Section 321.2.
2. Industrial additive manufacturing shall comply with Section 321.3.
321.1.2 Installation, operation and maintenance. 3D printers and associated additive manufacturing
equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this Code, the listing and the
manufacturer's instructions.
321.1.3 Production materials. Only the production materials listed for use with the equipment and
included in the manufacturer's instructions shall be used.
321.2 Non -industrial additive manufacturing. Non -industrial additive manufacturing equipment and
operations shall comply with Section 321.2.1 through 321.2.4. Additive manufacturing equipment and
operations that do not comply with Section 321.2 shall comply with Section 321.3.
321.2.1 Listing. 3D printers used in non -industrial additive manufacturing shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1 or UL 2011. The listing shall also verify:
1. The 3D printers are self-contained and utilize maximum 30 liter pre -packaged production
materials.
2. The operation of the 3D printers shall not create a hazardous (classified) electrical area or outside
of the unit.
3. If any hazardous (classified) electrical area or zone exists inside of the unit's outer enclosure, the
area shall be protected by intrinsically safe electrical construction or other acceptable protection
methods.
4. The 3D printers shall not utilize inert gas or an external combustible dust collection.
321.2.2 Occupancies. Non -industrial additive manufacturing shall be permitted in all occupancy groups.
321.3 Industrial additive manufacturing. Industrial additive manufacturing equipment and operations
shall comply with Section 321.3.1 through 321.3.13.
321.3.1 Permits required. Permits shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.6.55 prior to engaging in industrial additive manufacturing operations.
321.3.2 Listing. 3D printers used in industrial additive manufacturing shall be listed and labeled in
accordance with UL 2011 or approved for the application based on a field evaluation conducted by an
approved agency.
321.3.3 Combustible dusts and metals. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store, use or
produce combustible dust, combustible particulate solids or combustible metals shall comply with
Chapter 22 and this section.
321.3.4 Powder evaluation. Printing powders used in industrial additive manufacturing operations shall
be tested for combustibility in accordance with NFPA 484 or NFPA 652 as applicable. A copy of test
reports shall be provided to the fire code official upon request.
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321.3.5 Combustible (non-metallic) dusts. Industrial additive manufacturing that uses operations that
store, use or produce combustible (non-metallic) dusts shall comply with NFPA 654.
321.3.6 Combustible metals. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store or use combustible
metals shall also comply with NFPA 484.
321.3.7 Ancillary equipment. Ancillary equipment provided for recycling, sieving, vacuuming or
handling combustible powders shall be designed and approved for such use.
321.3.8 Hazardous materials. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store or use hazardous
materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantity limits shall comply with Chapter 50.
321.3.9 Inert Gas. Additive manufacturing processes that utilize inert gases shall comply with Chapter
53. Ventilation or gas detection shall be provided in accordance with Section 5307.
321.3.10 Technical assistance. Where required by the fire code official, a report evaluating the
acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials and uses associated with the
operation shall be provided in accordance with 104.7.2 and approved.
321.3.11 Performance based design alternative. Where approved by the fire code official, buildings and
facilities where industrial additive manufacturing is performed shall be permitted to comply with the
performance -based design options in Section 5001.3 as an alternative to compliance with the other
requirements set forth in this Section.
321.3.12 Occupancies. Industrial additive manufacturing shall only be conducted in the occupancy
groups associated with manufacturing operations. The occupancy may be required by the fire code
official to comply with Chapter 50 maximum allowable quantity tables. Where approved, the
requirements in Sections 321.2.5 and 321.3.6 shall be permitted to provide the technical basis for
determining compliance with Table 5003.1.1(1), footnote q.
321.3.13 Safety Certification. The equipment, process, training procedures and occupancy associated
with industrial additive manufacturing may be required by the fire code official to receive a safety
certification from Underwriter's Laboratory or equivalent.
16-20.090 - Amendments to Chapter 5 of the Fire Code; Fire Service Features.
SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend Section 503.1 to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with
Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3 and as per fire department access road standards.
Amend Section 503.1.1 to read as follows:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every
facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.
The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements for this section and shall extend to
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within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first
story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
1. In other than R-3 or U occupancies, when the building is equipped throughout with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 the
dimension may be increased to a maximum of 300 feet when approved by the fire code
official.
2. When there are not more than two Group R-3 or accessory Group U occupancies, the
dimension may be increased to a maximum of 200 feet.
3. When apparatus roads cannot be installed because of topography, waterways,
nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, an approved alternative means of fire
protection shall be provided.
Amend Section 503.2.1 to read as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet
(6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, or as required by fire department access road standards, except for
approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of 13 feet
6 inches (4115 mm).
Exception:
When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancies, the access road
width may be modified by the fire code official.
Amend Section 503.2.2 to read as follows:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require or permit modifications to the
required access widths and/or vertical clearance where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or
where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction.
SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
Add Section 504.5 to read as follows:
504.5 Access Control Devices. When access control devices including bars, grates, gates, electric or
magnetic locks or similar devices, which would inhibit rapid fire department emergency access to or within
the building are installed, such devices shall be approved by the fire code official. All electrically powered
access control devices shall be provided with an approved means for deactivation or unlocking from a single
location or otherwise approved by the fire code official.
Access control devices shall also comply with Chapter 10 Means of Egress.
SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE
Amend Section 510.1 to read as follows:
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510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Approved radio coverage for emergency
responders shall be provided within all buildings meeting any one of the following conditions:
1. There are more than 3 stories above grade plane (as defined by the Building Code Section
202);
2. The total building area is 30,000 square feet or more;
3. The total basement area is 5,000 square feet or more;
4. Where required by the fire code official and radio coverage signal strength levels are not
consistent with the minimum levels set forth in Section 510.4.1
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the fire code official, a wired communication system in
accordance with Section 907.2.12.2 shall be permitted to be installed or maintained in
lieu of an approved radio coverage system.
2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not
needed.
3. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems,
components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal
operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an
automatically activated emergency responder radio coverage system.
4. Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio coverage signal strength
levels of the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability Authority (SVRIA) P25 Phase 2
700 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System within the building in accordance with Section
510.4.1 without the use of an indoor radio coverage system.
The radio coverage system shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Sections 510.4
through 510.6.4 of this code and with the applicable provisions of NFPA 1221, Standard for the
Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems.
The coverage shall be based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication
systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require
improvement of the existing public safety communication systems.
Add Section 510.1.1 to read as follows:
510.1.1 Obstruction by new buildings. No obstruction of the public safety system backhaul shall be
allowed without an approved mitigating plan.
Delete Section 510.2 in its entirety.
Amend Section 510.3 to read as follows:
510.3 Permit required. A construction permit, for the installation of, or modification of, emergency
responder radio coverage systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section 105.7.6.
Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not
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require a permit. A frequency change made to an existing system is considered to be new construction and
will require a construction permit.
Amend Section 510.4 to read as follows:
510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components and equipment required to provide the emergency
responder radio coverage system shall comply with the current Emergency Responders Radio Coverage
Systems Standard Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Amend Section 510.4.1.1 to read as follows:
510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. The minimum inbound signal strength shall be
sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the fire
code official. The inbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio
Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 for analog communications and DAQ of 3.4 for digital communications systems or
an equivalent Signal -to -Interference -Plus -Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology.
Amend Section 510.4.1.2 to read as follows:
510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. The minimum outbound signal strength shall
be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the coverage area as specified by the
fire code official. The outbound signal level shall be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.0 for
analog communications and DAQ of 3.4 for digital communications systems or an equivalent SINR
applicable to the technology.
Amend Section 510.5 to read as follows:
510.5 Installation requirement. The installation of the emergency responder radio coverage system
shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and the current Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Systems
Standard Details & Specification enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
Amend Section 510.5.1 as follows:
510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating on frequencies
licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other radio licensing authority shall not be installed
without prior coordination and approval of the fire code official and the agency FCC license holder or
systems administrator.
Amend the First Paragraph of Section 510.5.3 to read as follows:
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. Where an emergency responder radio coverage system is required,
and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that
two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent. Final system acceptance will
require ERRCS power level and DAQ testing with agency FCC license holder, systems administrators, or
designee.
16-20.100 - Amendments to Chapter 6 of the Fire Code; Building Services and Systems.
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SECTION 603 FUEL -FIRED APPLIANCES
Amend Section 603.4.2.1.1 as follows and delete the exception:
603.4.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas -fired heating appliances is
prohibited in any of the following locations:
Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.
2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.
On exterior balconies: and rooftops in other than R-3 occupancies.
SECTION 604 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS
Add Section 604.12 to read:
604.12 Immersion Heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks, vats and similar
operations shall be provided with approved over -temperature controls and low liquid level electrical
disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices shall be provided.
16-20.110 - Amendments to Chapter 8 of the Fire Code; Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and
Furnishings.
SECTION 806 NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING
BUILDINGS
Amend the first paragraph of Section 806.1.1 to read as follows:
806.1.1 Restricted occupancies. The display of natural cut trees and other decorative vegetation shall be
in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Section 3.08 and Sections
806.1 through 806.4.
16-20.120 - Amendments to Chapter 9 of the Fire Code; Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems.
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Amend Section 901.6.3 to read:
901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by the referenced
standard shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of five years. Inspections and tests
performed on fire alarm systems shall be documented on NFPA 72 forms.
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SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Amend Section 903.2 to read:
903.2 Where required. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system in new and existing buildings and
structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.18 whichever is the more restrictive.
For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall be
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall not be utilized as a means of area
reduction for the purposes of circumventing automatic fire sprinkler system installation requirements.
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings and
structures.
Exceptions:
a. When sprinklers are not required for Accessory Dwelling Units pursuant to section R313.2
of the Residential Code, they shall not be required here.
b. Buildings and structures that do not exceed 1,000 square feet of building area and that are
not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
c. Buildings and structures that are located in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area and do
not exceed 500 square feet of building area.
d. Group S-2 or U occupancies that are not located in the Wildland-Urban Interface and used
exclusively for vehicle parking and meeting all of the following conditions:
i. Noncombustible construction
ii. Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square feet
iii. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides
iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area is separated by
fire walls complying with CBC 706.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures when
alterations or additions are made that create conditions described in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.18.
3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures, when
additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet.
Exception:
One or more additions made to a building after January 1, 2011 that does not total more than
1,000 square feet of building area.
4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new basements regardless of size
and throughout existing basements that are expanded by more than 50%.
5. Any change in the character of occupancy or in use of any building with a building area equal to or
greater than 3,600 square feet which, in the opinion of the fire code official or building official,
would place the building into a more hazardous division of the same occupancy group or into a
different group of occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of life safety' or increased fire risk2,
shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic fire sprinkler system.
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' Life Safety — Increased occupant load, public assembly areas, public meeting areas, churches,
indoor amusement attractions, buildings with complex exiting systems due to increased occupant
loads, large schools/day-care facilities, large residential care facilities with non -ambulatory
Z Fire Risks — High -piled combustible storage, woodworking operations, hazardous operations
using hazardous materials, increased fuel loads (storage of moderate to highly combustible
materials), increased sources of ignition (welding, automotive repair with the use of flammable
liquids and open flames).
Amend Section 903.2.18 to delete the Exception:
SECTION 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
Amend Section 909.20.1 to read as follows:
909.20.1 Schedule. A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be initiated immediately
after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests. A written schedule for routine maintenance
and operational testing shall be established and both shall occur at least annually.
16-20.130 Amendments to Chapter 11 of the Fire Code; Construction Requirements for Existing
Buildings.
Delete Chapter 11 of the 2018 International Fire Code in its entirety.
16-20.140 — Amendments to Chapter 33 of the Fire Code; Fire Safety During Construction and
Demolition.
SECTION 3304 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Add Section 3304.9 to read as follows:
3304.9 Fire Walls. When firewalls are required, in combustible construction the wall construction shall
be completed (with all openings protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently weather -protected
at the location of the wall(s).
SECTION 3311 MEANS OF EGRESS
Amend Section 3311.1 to read as follows:
3311.1 Stairways Required. Each level above the first story in multi -story buildings that require two exit
stairways shall be provided with at least two usable exit stairways after the floor decking is installed. Exit
stairs in new and in existing, occupied buildings shall be lighted and maintained clear of debris and
construction materials at all times.
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Exception:
For multi -story buildings, one of the required exit stairs may be obstructed on not more than two
contiguous floor levels for the purposes of stairway construction (i.e., installation of gypsum board,
painting, flooring, etc.).
Add Section 3311.1.1 to read as follows:
Section 3311.1.1 Required Means Of Egress. All buildings under construction shall have at least one
unobstructed means of egress. All means of egress shall be identified in the pre -fire plan see Section 3308.3.
16-20.150 - Amendments to Chapter 49 of the Fire Code; Requirements For
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas.
SECTION 4902 DEFINITIONS
Amend Section 4902 to amend the following definition as follows:
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area: A geographical area identified by the state as a "Fire Hazard
Severity Zone" in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and
Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be
at a significant risk from wildfires. The Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall be defined as all areas
within the City of Saratoga as set forth and delineated on the map entitled "Wildland-Urban Interface Fire
Area" which map and all notations, references, data and other information shown thereon are hereby
adopted and made a part of this chapter. The map properly attested, shall be on file in the Office of the
City Clerk of the City of Saratoga.
SECTION 4906 HAZARDOUS VEGETATION AND FUEL MANAGEMENT
Amend Section 4906.2 to read as follows:
4906.2 Application. Buildings and structures located in the following areas shall maintain the required
hazardous vegetation and fuel management:
1. All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as
State Responsibility Areas (SRA) including:
1.1. Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zones
1.2. High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
1.3. Very -high Fire Hazard Severity Zones
2. Land designated as a Very -high Fire Hazard Severity Zone or as a Wildland Urban Interface
Fire Area by the City of Saratoga.
SECTION 4907 DEFENSIBLE SPACE
Amend Section 4907.1 to read as follows:
4907.1 General. Defensible space will be maintained around all buildings and structures in Sate
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Responsibility Area (SRA) as required in Public Resources Code 4290 and "SRA Fire Safe Regulations"
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Section 1270.
Buildings and structures within the Very -High Fire Hazard Severity Zones of a Local Responsibility Area
(LRA) shall maintain defensible space as outlined in Government Code 51175 — 51189 and any local
ordinance of the authority having jurisdiction.
Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in the locally adopted
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area but that are not within the Very -High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and
persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times:
Maintain an effective defensible space by removing and clearing away flammable vegetation and
combustible growth from areas within 30 feet (9144 mm) of such buildings or structures.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground
covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth
to any structure.
2. Maintain additional effective defensible space by removing brush, flammable vegetation and
combustible growth located 30 feet to 100 feet (9144 mm to 30480 mm) when required by the fire code
official due to steepness of terrain or other conditions that would cause a defensible space of only 30
feet (9144 mm) to be insufficient.
Exception: Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) from buildings or
structures and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where
necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. Remove portions of trees, which extend within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the outlet of a chimney.
4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood; and
5. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.
6. Defensible space shall also be provided around water tank structures, water supply pumps and pump
houses.
7. Remove flammable vegetation a minimum of 10 feet around liquefied petroleum gas tanks/containers.
8. Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings or
structures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs. The storage of
firewood and combustible material within the defensible space shall be located a minimum of 30 feet
(6096 mm) from structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum horizontal distance of
15 feet (4572 mm).
Exception: Firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises shall be
stored as approved by the fire code official.
9. Clear areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fire apparatus access roads and driveways of non -fire -resistive
vegetation growth.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental vegetative fuels or cultivated ground cover, such
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as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground cover, provided they do not form a
means of readily transmitting fire.
Add Section 4907.2 to read as follows:
4907.2 Corrective Actions. The executive body is authorized to instruct the fire code official to give
notice to the owner of the property upon which conditions regulated by Section 4907.1 exist to correct
such conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions the executive body is authorized to cause the
same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such conditions
exists.
Add Section 4908 to read as follows:
SECTION 4908 FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
4908.1 General. When required by the code official, a fire protection plan shall be prepared.
4908.2 Content. The plan shall be based upon a site -specific wildfire risk assessment that includes
considerations of location, topography, aspect, flammable vegetation, climatic conditions and fire history.
The plan shall address water supply, access, building ignition and fire -resistance factors, fire protection
systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management.
4908.3 Cost. The cost of fire protection plan preparation and review shall be the responsibility of the
applicant.
4908.4 Plan Retention. The fire protection plan shall be retained by the fire code official.
Add Section 4909 to read as follows:
4909.1 General. Buildings and structures, or portions thereof, hereafter constructed or relocated into or
within the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall be provided with fire protection water supplies in
accordance with Chapter 5 and Section 4909.2.
Exception:
Buildings containing only private garages, carports, sheds and agricultural buildings with a building
area of not more than 500 square feet (56 m2).
4909.2 Standby Power. Standby power shall be provided to pumps, controllers and related electrical
equipment so that stationary water supply facilities within the wildland-urban interface area that are
dependent on electrical power can provide the required water supply. The standby power system shall be
in accordance with the Electrical Code. The standby power source shall be capable of providing power for
a minimum of two hours.
Exceptions:
1. When approved by the code official, a standby power supply is not required where the primary
power service to the stationary water supply facility is underground.
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2. A standby power supply is not required where the stationary water supply facility serves no
more than one single-family dwelling.
Add Section 4910 to read as follows:
SECTION 4910 IGNITION SOURCE CONTROL
4910.1 Fireworks. Fireworks shall not be used or possessed in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area.
16-20.170 - Amendments to Chapter 56 of the Fire Code; Explosives and
Fireworks.
Amend Section 5601.1.3 to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks, including
those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited.
Exception: The use of fireworks for fireworks displays as allowed in Section 5608.
16-20.180 - Amendments to Chapter 57 of the Fire Code; Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
SECTION 5704 STORAGE
Amend section 5704.2.7.5.8 to read as follows, and delete the exception:
5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5
shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in
refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by Sections 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have overfill protection in
accordance with API 2350.
An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the
overfilling of Class III13 liquid storage tanks connected to fuel -burning equipment inside buildings.
Add section 5704.2.7.5.9 to read as follows:
5704.2.7.5.9 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid
tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, approved by the fire code official, that sends an alarm
signal to a constantly attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and
automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on -site
for a period of five (5) years.
Amend Section 5704.2.9.6.1 to read as follows:
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5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II
liquids in above -ground tanks outside of building is prohibited in all locations of the City of Saratoga which
are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
Amend Section 5706.2.4.4 to read as follows:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids
in above -ground tanks is prohibited in all locations of the City of Saratoga which are residential or
congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
Amend Section 5707.3.3 to read as follows:
5707.3.3 Site plan. A site plan shall be developed for each location at which mobile fueling occurs. The
site plan shall be in sufficient detail to indicate: all buildings, structures, lot lines, property lines and
appurtenances on site and their use and function; all uses adjacent to the lot lines of the site; fueling
locations, the locations of all storm drain openings and adjacent waterways or wetlands; information
regarding slope, natural drainage, curbing, impounding and how a spill will be kept on the site property;
and the scale of the site plan.
16-20.190 - Amendments to Chapter 58 of the Fire Code; Flammable Gases and Flammable
Cryogenic Fluids.
Amend Section 5806.2 to read as follows:
5806.2 Limitations. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of
buildings is prohibited in all location of the City of Saratoga which are residential or congested
commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
SECTION 5809 MOBILE GASEOUS FUELING OF HYDROGEN -FUELED VEHICLES
Amend Section 5809.3.4 to read as follows:
5809.3.4 Site plan. For other than emergency roadside service, a site plan shall be developed for each
location at which mobile gaseous hydrogen fueling occurs. The site plan shall be in sufficient detail to
indicate; all buildings, structures, lot lines, property lines and appurtenances on site and their use and
function, and the scale of the site plan.
16-20.200 - Amendments to Chapter 61 of the Fire Code; Liquified Petroleum Gases
SECTION 6104 LOCATION OF LP -GAS CONTAINERS
Amend Section 6104.2 to read as follows:
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6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is
restricted in all locations within the City of Saratoga that are residential or congested commercial areas as
determined by the fire code official.
Exception: LPG may be used for industrial operations or when natural gas would not provide a viable
substitute for LPG. Portable containers for temporary heating and/or cooking uses may be permitted if
stored and handled in accordance with this code. Facilities in commercial areas for refueling portable or
mobile LPG containers may be approved by the fire code official on a case by case basis.
Article 16-25 — Plumbine Code
16-25.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Plumbing Code.
(a) The 2019 California Plumbing Code, Title 24, Part 5, including Appendix Chapters A, B,
C, D, H, and I only, hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code," is referred to and such
code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall
be the Plumbing Code of the City.
(b) At least one true copy of the Plumbing Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen
days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified
in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Plumbing Code shall be kept for public inspection
in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Plumbing Code shall be
available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
Article 16-30 — Mechanical Code
16-30.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Mechanical Code.
(a) The 2019 California Mechanical Code, Title 24, Part 4, including all appendices,
hereinafter referred to as the "Mechanical Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and
made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Mechanical
Code of the City.
(b) At least one true copy of the Mechanical Code has been on file with the City Clerk for
fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance
codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Mechanical Code shall be kept for public
inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Mechanical Code
shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
Article 16-35 Electrical Code
16-35.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Electrical Code.
(a) The 2016 California Electrical Code, Title 24, Part 3, hereinafter referred to as the
"Electrical Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if
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fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Electrical Code of the City.
(b)At least one true copy of the Electrical Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen
days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified in
this Article is in force, a true copy of the Electrical Code shall be kept for public inspection in
the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Electrical Code shall be available
in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
Article 16-49 — Green Building Standards Code
16-49.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code.
(a) The 2019 California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, hereinafter referred to
as the "Green Building Standards Code," referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and
amendments hereinafter described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same
as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Green Building Standards Code of the City. In
accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express findings that
modifications to the Building Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions are either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission
or will be filed prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article.
(b) At least one true copy of the Green Building Standards Code has been on file with the City
Clerk for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the
ordinance codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Green Building Standards Code
shall be kept for public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the
Green Building Standards Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
(c) The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the Green
Building Standards Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-49.010(a).
16-49.020 Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements.
Amend Section 4.106.4.1 to read as follows:
4.106.4.1 New one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses with attached private garages.
For each dwelling unit a wired National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) outlet
supplied by a 40-ampere minimum dedicated branch circuit shall be installed specifically for
supplying electrical power for an Electric Vehicle Charger.
For each dwelling unit, install a listed raceway to accommodate a dedicated 208/240-volt branch
circuit. The raceway shall not be less than trade size 1 (nominal 1-inch inside diameter). The
raceway shall originate at the main service or subpanel and shall terminate into a listed cabinet,
box or other enclosure in close proximity to the proposed location of an EV charger. Raceways
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are required to be continuous at enclosed, inaccessible or concealed areas and spaces. The
service panel and/or subpanel shall provide capacity to install a 40-ampere minimum dedicated
branch circuit and space(s) reserved to permit installation of a branch circuit overcurrent
protective device.
One of the required circuits or raceways must be installed inside the garage and the second
circuit or raceway must be installed outside of the garage.
Amend Section 4.106.1.1 to read as follows:
4.106.4.1.1 Identification The service panel or subpanel circuit directory shall identify the
overcurrent protective device space(s) reserved for future EV charging as "EV CAPABLE". The
raceway termination location shall be permanently and visibly marked as "EV CAPABLE."
Article 16-51— Enemy Code
16-51.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Energy Code.
(a) The 2019 California Energy Code, Title 24, Part 6, hereinafter referred to as "the Energy
Code," is referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter
described, such code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in
this Article, and shall be the Energy Code of the City. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
additions, deletions, and amendments hereinafter described shall not take effect until the
California Energy Commission approval process is completed.
(i) In accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, express
findings that modifications to the Energy Code are reasonably necessary because of
local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions are either already on file with
the California Building Standards Commission or will be filed prior to the effective
date of the ordinance codified in this Article.
(ii) Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 25402. 1 (h)(2), the City
Council's findings that modifications to the Energy Code are cost-effective and will
require the diminution of energy consumption levels permitted by the Energy Code are
either already on file with the California Energy Commission or will be filed prior to
the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Article.
(b) At least one true copy of the Energy Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen
days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified
in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Energy Code shall be kept for public inspection in
the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Energy Code shall be available
in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
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The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the California
Energy Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16-51.010.
16-51.015 — Electric Water and Space Heating Requirement.
Amend Section 100.0(e)2A to read as follows:
2. Newly constructed buildings.
A. All newly constructed buildings. Sections 110.0 through 110.12 apply to all newly
constructed buildings within the scope of Section 100.0(a). In addition, newly constructed
buildings shall meet the requirements of Subsections B, C, D or E, as applicable; and shall
be an Electrically Heated Building as defined in Section 100.1(b).
Exceptions:
1. Public agency -owned and operated emergency centers are not required to be built as
Electrically Heated Buildings. To take advantage of this exception, an applicant shall
provide third party verification that All -Electric space- and water -heating is not cost
effective and feasible.
2. All newly constructed Accessory Dwelling Units.
Note: In such exception situations, the Building Official shall have the authority to
approve alternative materials, design and methods of construction or equipment per
California Building Code Section 104
Add Section 100.0(e)(2)(F) to read as follows:
F. Electric -Readiness. If natural gas powered cooking appliances, fireplaces, or clothes drying
appliances are used in an Electrically Heated Building, the location of such natural gas appliance
shall include the following:
1. Clothes Drying:
i. A dedicated 240-volt, 30-amp or greater electrical receptacle that is
connected to the electric panel with conductors of adequate capacity, within
3 feet of the appliance and accessible with no obstructions;
ii. Both ends of the conductor shall be labeled with the words "For Future Heat
Pump Clothes Drying" and be electrically isolated; and
iii. A reserved double -pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent
to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit above and labeled with the words
"Future Heat Pump Clothes Drying";
iv. Other electrical components, including conductors, receptacles, or blank
covers, related to this section shall be installed in accordance with the
California Electrical Code.
Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(1): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for clothes
drying, these requirements do not apply.
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2. Cooktop or Range
i. A dedicated 240-volt, 30-amp or greater electrical receptacle that is
connected to the electric panel with conductors of adequate capacity, within
3 feet of the appliance and accessible with no obstructions;
ii. Both ends of the unused conductor shall be labeled with the words "For
Future Electric Range" and be electrically isolated;
iii. A reserved double -pole circuit breaker space in the electrical panel adjacent
to the circuit breaker for the branch circuit and labeled with the words "For
Future Electric Range;" and
iv. Other electrical components, including conductors, receptacles, or blank
covers, related to this section shall be installed in accordance with the
California Electrical Code.
Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(2): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for a cooktop
or range, these requirements do not apply.
3. Stand Alone Cooking Oven
i. A dedicated 240-volt, 30 amp or greater receptacle that is connected to the
electric panel with conductors of adequate capacity, within 3 feet of the appliance
and accessible with no obstructions;
ii. Both ends of the conductor shall be labeled with the word "For Future Electric
Oven" and be electrically isolated; and
iii. A double -pole circuit breaker in the electrical panel labeled with the words "For
Future Electric Oven".
Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(3): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for a stand-
alone cooking oven, these requirements do not apply.
4. Other Gas Equipment: For other equipment that is connected to natural gas or propane
plumbing, the location of the appliance shall be pre -wired for future electric equipment.
Exception to 100.0(e)(2)(F)(4): if gas or propane plumbing is not installed for other gas
equipment, these requirements do not apply.
Amend Section 100.1(b) to add the following definition:
Electrically Heated Building: is a building that uses an electric heat pump(s) for space heating
and an electric heat pump water heater(s), and that does not use natural gas for either space or
water heating. The cooking appliances, fireplaces, and clothes drying appliances may utilize
natural gas but the locations of these appliances must additionally be wired for future use of
electric appliances pursuant to section 100.0(c)(2)(F). Electrically Heated Buildings may include
thermal solar pool heating.
Amend the first paragraph of Section 110.2 to read as follows:
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Certification by manufacturers. Any space -conditioning equipment listed in this section,
meeting the requirements of section 100.0(e)2A, may be installed only if the manufacturer has
certified to the Commission that the equipment complies with all the applicable requirements of
this section.
Amend Section 110.3(a) to read as follows:
(a) Certification by manufacturers. Any service water -heating system or equipment, meeting
the requirements of section 100.0(e)2Aimay be installed only if the manufacturer has certified
that the system or equipment complies with all of the requirements of this subsection for that
system or equipment.
Article 16-55 — Referenced Standards Code
16-55.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code
(a) The 2019 California Referenced Standards Code, Title 24, Part 12, hereinafter referred to as
the "Standards Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the same
as if fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Standards Code of the City.
(b) At least one true copy of the Standards Code has been on file with the City Clerk for fifteen
days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance codified
in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Standards Code shall be kept for public inspection
in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Referenced Standards Code
shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
Article 16-56 — Historical Building Code
16-56.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Historical Building Code
(a) The 2019 California Historical Building Code, Title 24, Part 8, hereinafter referred to as the
"Historical Building Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the
same as if fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Historical Building Code of the City.
(b) At least one true copy of the Historical Building Code has been on file with the City Clerk
for fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance
codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Historical Building Code shall be kept for
public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Historical
Building Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
Article 16-57 — Existing Building Code
16-56.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Existing Building Code
(a) The 2019 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10, hereinafter referred to as the
"Existing Building Code," is referred to and such code is adopted and made a part hereof, the
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same as if fully set forth in this Article and shall be the Existing Building Code of the City.
(b) At least one true copy of the Existing Building Code has been on file with the City Clerk for
fifteen days prior to enactment of the ordinance codified in this Article. While the ordinance
codified in this Article is in force, a true copy of the Historical Building Code shall be kept for
public inspection in the office of the Building Official. A reasonable supply of the Existing
Building Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
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COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
CITY OF SARATOGA
CERTIFIED COPY OF ORDINANCE
ADOPTION
I, Debbie Bretschneider, City Clerk for the City of Saratoga in said County of Santa Clara, and
State of California, do hereby certify that the attached is a true and correct copy of Ordinance
No. 366, adopted by the Saratoga City Council on December 4, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: Miller, Bernald, Cappello, Zhao, Kumar
NOES:
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ABSENT:
Ordinance I hereby further certify that a summary of the ordinance was published
Summary in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 on the following
dates: October 25, 2019 and November 1, 2019 and November 29,
2019 and December 13, 2019. Said ordinance shall be effective
January 2, 2020.
❑ Ordinance I hereby further certify that the full text of the ordinance was published
Full Text in accordance with Government Code Section 36933 on the
Said ordinance shall be effective
Dated this 13' day of December 2019.
ebbie Bretschneider, City Clerk