HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-187 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 16-187
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH
FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHING
THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA WHICH MAKE CERTAIN
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2016 EDITION OF
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE,
THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE NECESSARY
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Rancho
Cucamonga shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed
requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and
Safety Code Section 17722; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922
to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California
Building Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and the California
Electrical code (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Codes"); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17598.7(a) permits the City to make
modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council,
before making any modification or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such
changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or
topographic conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby
resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Building and Safety Services Department has recommended that changes
and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and
modifications to the California Building Code, 2016 Edition, the California Residential Code, 2016
Edition, and the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local
conditions in the City of Rancho Cucamonga as described below:
A. Climatic Conditions.
Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City and San
Bernardino County in general. These winds, which can cause small fires which
spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and
create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will
supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate
protection for life and safety of multiple occupancies and occupants during fire
occurrences.
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2. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in a semi-
arid Mediterranean -type climate which predisposes all fuels to rapid ignition and
spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection
measures.
B. Geographic Conditions.
San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in a
severe seismic zone. There are earthquake faults that run along the northern,
eastern and southwestern boundaries of the County. The Cucamonga Fault and
San Andreas Fault are the major earthquake faults lying on the northern part of the
City. They can create major damage and pose one of the greatest hazards to lives
and property in the County. The San Jose Fault, together with the Whittier Fault
on the southwest location of the county, and the San Jacinto Fault on the eastern
part of the County, can also create major earthquakes with tremendous damage.
Experts predict a major earthquake might occur in our area within the next 50
years. This situation creates a need for additional fire, life and safety protection
measures.
2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk.
This condition will be made worse by any major disaster, including any earthquake
wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need
for additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary.
C. Topographic Conditions.
1. The City is built on soil with high degrees of landslides and rockslides from the
adjacent foothills and mountains. In addition, the majority of the City has steep
hills and streets with great potential of flooding and erosion problems which inhibit
firefighting and rescuing capabilities.
Amendments to the 2016 Editions of the California Building Codes as contained in the City of
Rancho Cucamonga Ordinance No. 899 are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic
geographic and/or topographic conditions cited above in this Resolution and are listed as follows:
CODE SECTIONS
Buildinq Code
Section [A] 101.4, Chapter 1, Division II
Section [A] 105.2, Chapter 1, Division II
Section [A] 105.3, Chapter 1, Division 11
Section [A] 113.1 and A 113.3, Chapter 1, Division I I
Section [A] 114.1 and A 114.2, Chapter 1, Division I I
Section 903
Table 1505.1
Section 1609.3
Section 1803.5.11
Appendix Chapters Deleted
Section J101.1, Appendix J
Section J101, Appendix J
Section J 103.2, Appendix J
Section J 104, Appendix J
FINDINGS
Administrative
B-1, C-1
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2,
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2,
A-1, A-2, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2,
Administrative
C-1
A-1, B-1, C-1
A-1, B-1, C-1
Administrative
C-1
C-1
C-1
CODE SECTIONS
Buildinq Code cont.
Section J105.1, Appendix J
Section J109.4, Appendix
Section J109
Section J110, Appendix J
Section J113, Appendix J
Section J114, Appendix J
Residential Code
Section R105.2, Chapter 1, Division II
Section 1.8.8.1, Chapter 1, Division I
Section R113.1 and R113.2, Chapter 1,
Section R301.2.1
Section R401.4.1
Section R902.1
Appendix Chapters Deleted
Mechanical Code
Section 104.4, Chapter 1, Division 11
Section 104.5, Chapter 1, Division II
Section 104.5, Chapter 1, Division II
Table 107.1
Plumbing Code
Section 107.1, Chapter 1, Division II
Section 104.0, Chapter 1, Division 11
Section 104.5, Chapter 1, Division it
Table 104.5
Appendix Chapter, Appendix L
Section 609.3.1
Section 701.2
Section 701.2
Section 701.2
Electrical Code
Section 89.108.4
Section 89.108.8
FINDINGS
Administrative
C-1
C-1
C-1
C-1
A-1, C-1
B-1, C-1
Administrative
Division II Administrative
A-1, A-2, C-1
B-1, C-1
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2, C-1
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
Administrative
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2
A-1, A-2, B-1, B-2
Administrative
Administrative
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause a certified
copy of the same and Ordinance No. 899 to be forthwith transmitted to the California Building
Standards Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 1611 day of November 2016.
AYES: Alexander, Kennedy, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Michael
ABSTAINED: None
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ATTEST:
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J nice C. Reynolds, Cit Jerk
I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS, 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 16th day of November 2016.
Executed this 17th day of November 2016, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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J ce C. Reynolds, City Cl&k
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