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ORDINANCE 215
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2001
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2001 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
AND THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
Findings.
A. Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes certain provisions published in the
California Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922
applicable to all occupancies throughout the state and effective one hundred eighty days
after publication by the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission"), or at
a later date established by the Commission. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
18938, the 2001 edition of the California Building Standards Code became effective in the
City of Saratoga on November I, 2002.
B. Health and Safety Code Section 17958 permits the City of Saratoga to amend the
requirements ofthe California Building Standards Code where the City finds that the
amendments are reasonably necessary because oflocal climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions and the amendments are filed with the Commission. The City
has found that the amendments which are set forth in this ordinance are reasonably
necessary because oflocal climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The City has
submitted a copy of the amendments and the City's findings supporting the amendments to
the Commission.
C. Sections 2.2,2.6,2.7, and 2.8 ofthis ordinance adopt by reference the 2001 California
Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes, as amended by the Commission.
D. Sections 2.4 and 2.5 of this ordinance amend the Building Code to address local
geological conditions. Section 2.4 defines "light-frame construction". Section 2.5 adopts
the updated, 1997 National Design Specifications for Wood Construction.
E. Sections 2.1 and 2.3 of this ordinance correct designations and references in the Saratoga
City Code. Section 2.1 deletes a provision of the Saratoga City Code that designated the
Community Development Director as the Building Official for the City, as the term
"Building Official" is used in the City's Building Regulations. Section 2.2 corrects a
typographical error in the Building Code.
Section 2. Adoption.
Section 2.1. Repeal of Section 16-05.020.
Section 16-05.020 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby deleted.
Section 2.2. Adoption of the 2001 California Building Code.
Section 16-15.010 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below. Text
inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examnle ); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font ( example).
16-15.010 Adoption of f:alifornia Uniform Bnilding Code.
The 2001 California Building Code (1997 Uniform Building Code Vols. I, II, and III as
compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Official:> and amende¡j
by the State of California), including appendix Chapters 3 Div. I, 3 Div. II, 3 Div. IV, 15,
18,31 Div. II, 31 Div. III, 33, and 34 Div. III only, 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building
Code Vol I, Vol II and Vol III, including appendix Chapter3 3, 15, 18,31 Div. II, 31 Div.
III, 33 and 34, Div. III, only, as compiled and published by the International Conference of
Building Official3 and amended by the State of California, hereinafter referred to as the
"Building Code," is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and
amendments hereinafter noted, 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.
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 Building Code are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions are either
already on me with the California Building Standards Commission, or will be med prior to
November 6, 2002 July 21, 1999. In accordance with California Government Code
Section 50022.6, at least one true copy ofthe Building Code has been on file with the City
Clerk since October 22, 2002 July 6, 1999. 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 City Clerk. A reasonable supply of the Building Code shall be available in the office
ofthe City Clerk for public purchase.
Section 2.3. Amendment to Section 16-15.030 to Correct a Typographical Error.
The last sentence of Section 16-15.030 of the Saratoga City Code (amending Sections
106.4.2 and 106.4.4 of the Building Code) is hereby amended as shown below. Text inserted by
this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examDle); text deleted by this ordinance is
indicated in strikeout font (e¡¡-ample).
Where a permit has expired in accord with the foregoing, and the building, structure, or
other work authorized by such permit has not been completed, if a new permit for such
work is not obtained within thirty days thereafter, said building, structure, or work shall be
conclusively presumed to be abandoned and a hazard to the public health, safety and
welfare, and subject to all of the provisions of Section 102 of Chapter 1 '6 of this Code.
Section 2.4. Adoption of Section 16-15.065 Concerning the Definition of Light-Frame
Construction.
Section 16-15.065 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as set forth below:
16-15.065 Section 213 is added concerning the definition of light-frame
construction.
Section 213 is added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
SECTION 213: DEFINITION
213 Light-Frame Construction is a type of construction whose vertical and horizontal
structural elements are primarily rramed by a system of repetitive wood or light gauge
steel rraming members, and which does not use structural concrete as floor or roof
diaphragm.
Section 2.5. Adoption of Section 16-15.095 Concerning Allowable Stress Design of Wood.
Section 16-15.095 is hereby added to the Saratoga City Code, to read as set forth below:
16-15.095 Section 2316 is amended concerning allowable stress design of wood.
(a) The preface to Section 2316 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
This standard, with certain exceptions, is the ANSI/NFoPA NDS-97 National Design
Specification for Wood Construction of the American Forest and Paper Association,
1997 Edition, and the Supplement to the 1997 Edition, National Design
Specification, adopted by reference.
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction, 1997 Edition, and supplement
are available from the American Forest and Paper Association, 1111 19th Street, NW,
Eighth Floor, Washington, DC, 20036.
(b) The first sentence of Section 2316.1 of the Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
The National Design Specification for Wood Construction, 1997 Edition (NDS), which is
hereby adopted as a part ofthis code, shall apply to the design and construction of wood
structures using visually graded lumber, mechanically graded lumber, structural glued
laminated timber, and timber piles.
(c) Item 27 of Section 2316.2 of the Building Code, including NOS Supplement Table
5A, is deleted in its entirety.
Section 2.6. Adoption of the 2001 California Plumbing Code.
Section 16-25.010 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below. Text
inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (oxaI1'IjJle).
16-25.010 Adoption of California URiform Plumbing Code.
The 2001 California Plumbing Code (2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, as published bv the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and amended by the State
of California). including Appendix Chapters A,Ji C D, H I J, and K only. 1997 Edition
ofthc Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, H, I, J, and K,
only, as compiled and published by the International Confercnce of Building Officials and
amcnded by the State of California, hereinafter referred to as the "Plumbing Code," is
referred to and except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, 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. However, in accordance with California
Government Code Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by reference. In
accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one true copy of
the Plumbing Code has been on file with the City Clerk since October 22, 2002 July 6,
+999. 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 City Clerk. A reasonable
supply of the Plumbing Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public
purchase.
Section 2.7. Adoption of the 2001 California Mechanical Code.
Article 16 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below. Text inserted by
this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examole); text deleted by this ordinance is
indicated in strikeout font (cKilH!fJlc).
16-30.010 Adoption of California Uniform Mechanical Code.
The 2001 California Mechanical Code (2000 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and amended by the
State of California) including all appendices, 1997 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical
Code, including all Appendices, as compiled and published by the International
Conference of Building Officials and amended by the State of California, hereinafter
referred to as the "Mechanical Code," is referred to and except as to additions, deletions
and amendments hereinafter noted, 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.
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 Mechanical Code are
reasonably necessary because oflocal climatic, geological or topographical conditions are
either already on file with the California Building Standards Commission, or will be filed
prior to November 6,2002 July 21, 1999. In accordance with California Government
Code Section 50022.6, at least one true copy ofthe Mechanical Code has been on file
with the City Clerk since October 22, 2002 July 6, 1999. 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 City Clerk. A reasonable supply of the Mechanical Code
shall be available in the office of the City Clerk for public purchase.
16 30.020 Additions, deletions and amendments.
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are made to the
Mechanical Code as adopted by reference in Section 1630.010.
1630.030 Chapters 2 and 3 deleted, administration governed by Administrative Code.
Chapters 2 and 3 of the Mechanical Code are deleted. All administration of the
Mechanical Code shall be governed by the Building Code as adopted in Article 16 15
of this Chapter.
Section 2.8. Adoption of the 200 I California Electrical Code.
Section 16-35.010 of the Saratoga City Code is hereby amended as shown below. Text
inserted by this ordinance is indicated in double-underlined font (examDle); text deleted by this
ordinance is indicated in strikeout font (æmmplc).
16-35.010 Adoption of California National Electrical Code.
The 200 I California Electrical Code (1999 National Electrical Code as published by the
National Fire Protection Agency and amended by the State of California), 1996 Edition of
the National Electrical Code, compiled by the National Fire Protection Agency and
amended by the State of California, hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical 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 Electrical Code of the City. However, in accordance with
California Government Code Section 50222.4, no penalty clauses are adopted by
reference. In accordance with California Government Code Section 50022.6, at least one
true copy of the Electrical Code has been on file with the City Clerk since October 22,
2002 July 6, 1999. 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 City Clerk. A
reasonable supply ofthe Electrical Code shall be available in the office of the City Clerk
for public purchase.
Section 3.
Severance Clause.
Each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this
ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-
paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub-section, paragraph,
sub-paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, the City Council
declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions ofthis 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 4. Publication.
The City Clerk shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation of the City of Saratoga within fifteen days after its adoption.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced and read at the regular meeting of the City
Council ofthe City of Saratoga held on the 16th day of October, 2002, and was adopted by the
following vote following a second reading on the 6th day of November, 2002:
AYES:
Councilmembers Stan Bogosian, John Mehaffey, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Evan Baker, Mayor Nick Streit
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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