HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 809 RESOLUTION NO. 809
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FINDINGS CONCERNING
ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS THEREOF
WHEREAS, the Saratoga City Council has heretofore adopted the 1970 editions
of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code,
Uniform Plumbing Code and 1971 edition of the Uniform Electrical Code pursuant
to the authority set forth in section 17922 of the Health and Safety Code and
sections T25-1050 through T25-1082 of Title 24 of the California Administrative
Code as the construction codes for the County of Santa Clara; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore adopted the 1973 Uniform Fire
Code; and
WHEREAS, sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code authorize
the City to make changes or modifications in such codes as deemed reasonably
necessary because of local conditions upon express finding that such modifications
or changes are needed; and
WHEREAS, this City Council desires to make certain changes or modifications
in such codes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Saratoga
State of California, that it hereby finds and determines that the following designated
changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local conditions
set forth hereafter:
l. The Uniform Fire Code
The Uniform Fire Code is adopted because local conditions in the City
of Saratoga require the adoption of the uniform fire code to ensure adequate
fire prevention and suppression measures.
Portions of the City of Saratoga are subject to possible earthquake hazards.
The City must maintain uniform standards with respect to fire prevention in order
to minimize the potential of massive and severe fire danger and damage caused
by earthquakes. Portions of the City of Saratoga are rural fire hazardous areas
that have little or no fire suppression services available. For the protection
of life and property, adoption and enforcement of a uniform fire prevention
code is imperative.
2. Amendments impacting onhousing
uniform Fire Code sections 13.301 (d}, 13.310(d}, 13.311(a), 13,312(d),
13.313 and 13.309.1; section 13.301 (d) refers to Saratoga City Ordinance
38.50 section 6-2.15.
Certain areas in the City of Saratoga have a limited availability of water
for fire suppression.
Saratoga has some earthquake hazard areas. Built-in fire protection systems
distinctly reduce fire loss potential in such areas.
Uniform Fire Code, Appendix E.
The combination of weather, vegetation and topography in certian rural
areas of the City necessitate the requirement of fire retardant or special! purpose
roof coverings on new buildings, including dwellings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Uniform Fire Code is revised so as to reflect
current City administration and enforcement of matters regulated by the code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Counci 1 of the City of Saratoga, State of
California, on March 16, .!977, by the following vote:
AYES: Counc}]rnen Bridges, Brigham, Kraus, Corl'
NOES: None
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