HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-377 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 87-377
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, MAKING EXPRESS FINDINGS OF NEED FOR
LOCAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 allow a
city to make such modifications to the requirements of the regulations adopted
pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922 as it determines to be
reasonably necessary because of local conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is primarily located in an
alluvial fan formed from erosion of the San Gabriel mountains, said alluvial
fan consisting largely of rocky, granular, and highly erodeable soils
formations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is located in a piedmont area at
the base of the San Gabriel mountains, said location characterized by a warm
and dry climate that contributes to a much more extensive and more prolonged
outdoor living environment than is common to other parts of the state; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is subjected on a regular basis
to high-intensity dry winds; and
WHEREAS, the topography of the City is such that the major portion of
the community is located on slopes that hinder timely fire protection response
by reason of gradient; and
WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission has no requirements for expansion of electrical wiring
systems to serve outdoor living areas and accessory buildings; and
WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission has no requirements for wiring of detached accessory
buildings; and
WHEREAS, significant climatic temperature differentials coupled with
induced heat from load result in increased corrosion and resultant arcing of
improper connections in aluminum wiring; and
WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code makes no provision for the
utilization and protection from damage of electrical wiring in accessory
structures and areas that result from use of such areas because of the
favorable climatic conditions; and
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WHEREAS, the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the State Building
Standards Commission has no requirements for anchorage of small detached
accessory buildings against wind forces; and
WHEREAS, the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the State Department
of Housing and Community Development is adopted on a statewide basis without
specific consideration for the above stated geologic, topographic and climatic
conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga does hereby determine and make the following express findings:
1. That modifications of Sections 210-52(f), 210-54, 210-70,
220-10(a), 230-212, 300,15(c) and 336-4 of the National
Electrical Code, 1987 Edition are necessary due to local climatic
conditions exfstent in the City of Rancho Cucamonga which provide
an ideal environment for the utilization of accessory areas and
structures and outdoor areas for hobby and recreational purposes.
2. That modifications of Sections 1717, 3202{b} and 3203 of the
Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition are necessary due to local
climatic and topographic conditions of warm, dry, intense winds
tending to propagate and extend fires into surrounding structures
and grasslands and to make access for fire fighting apparatus
difficult.
3. That modifications of Figure 2g-A and Sections 7004, 7008, 7010
and 7013 of the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition are necessary
due to geological conditions of rocky, granular soils which
subject cut and fill slopes to rapid erosion.
4. That modification of Section 2907(b} Uniform Building Code, 1985
Edition is necessary due to the local climate condition of
periodic high winds making anchorage of small buildings
i mperati ve.
The City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this resolution and
shall forward an executed copy. of same and a copy of Ordinance No. 311 adopted
herewith to the Department .'of Housing and Community Development, State of
California consistent with Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1987.
AYES: Brown, Buquet, Stout, King, Wright
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Dennis L. Stout, Mayor
ATTEST:
BeVerly ~(. Authelet, C~ty Clerk
I, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed,
approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 5th day of
August, 1987.
Executed this 6th day of August, 1987 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Beverly ~< ~thelet, City Clerk