HomeMy WebLinkAbout311 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 311
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08,
15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24 AND 15.28 OF TITLE 15,
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA
MUNICIPAL CODE IN THEIR ENTIRETY, AND SECTIONS 2, 3, 4, 7,
9, AND 10 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY CODE ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE 17; AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE "UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE", 1985 EDITION; THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE, 1985 ADDITION INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO; THE
"UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS", 1985 EDITION; THE
"UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 1985 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL
APPENDICES THERETO; THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 1985
EDITION INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES; THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE", 1987 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT
OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS", 1985 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE", 1985 EDITION; THE "UNIFORM BUILDING
SECURITY CODE" 1985 EDITION; AND THE "UNIFORM SIGN CODE",
1985 EDITION; WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS TO SAID CODES, INCLUDING
PENALTIES
A. RECITALS
(i) Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part I of Division I of Title 5 of the
California Government Code authorizes the adoption, by reference of the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1985 Edition; the Uniform Building Code, 1985 Edition;
the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1985 Edition; the Uniform Mechanical Code,
1985 Edition; the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1985 Edition including all appendices;
the National Electrical Code, 1987 Edition; the Uniform Code for Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1985 Edition; the Uniform Housing Code, 1985 Edition; the
Uniform Building Security Code, 1985 Edition; and the Uniform Sign Code, 1985
Edition, each as published by the International Conference of Building
officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials or the National .Fire Protection Association.
(ii) At least one copy of each of said Codes and Standards certified
as full, true and correct copies thereof by the City Clerk of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga have been filed in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section
50022.6.
(iii) A duly noticed public hearing, as required by California
Government Code Section 50022.3, has been conducted and concluded prior to the
adoption of this Ordinance.
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(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this ordinance have
occurred.
B. ORDINANCE.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does
hereby find, determine and ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of
this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code, entitled
Buildin(js and Construction, and Chapters 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, and 10 of the San
Bernardino County Code adopted by Ordinance No. 17 of the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga are hereby repealed, provided that said repeal shall
not apply to or excuse any violation thereof occurring prior to the effective
date of this Ordinance and provide further that the Uniform Codes as adopted by
reference and amended by Ordinances Nos. 17, 59, and 122 of this City shall
continue to be applicable to construction for which plans have been submitted
for plan check and the plan check fees paid as of the effective date of this
ordinance, provided that the permits therefor are issued no longer than ninety
(90) days after the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. A new Title 15 is hereby added to the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code to read, in words and figures, as follows:
Title 15
BUILDINGS' AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
15.04 Codes Adoption
15.08 Administrative Code
15.12 Building Code
15.16 Mechanical Code
15.20 Plumbing Code
15.24 Electrical Code
15.28 Code for Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings
15.32 Housing Code
15.36 Sign Code
15.40 Building Security Code
15.44 Penalties and Remedies
SECTION 4. A new Chapter 15.04 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to read, in words and figures, as follows:
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Chapter 15.04
Codes Adoption
Sections:
15.04.010 Codes Adoption
15.04.010 Codes Adoption. The "Uniform Administrative Code", 1985
Edition; the "Uniform Building Code", 1985 Edition, including all appendices
thereto; the "Uniform Building Codes Standards", 1985 Edition; the "Uniform
Mechanical Code", 1985 Edition including all appendices thereto; the "Uniform
Plumbing Code", 1985 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the "National
Electrical Code", 1987 Edition; the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings", 1985 Edition; the "Uniform Housing Code", 1985 Edition;
the "Uniform Building Security Code, 1985 Edition; and the "Uniform Sign Code",
1985 Edition; are hereby adopted in their entirety as the Building and
Construction Regulations of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, together with the
amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions set forth in Chapters 15.08
thru 15.40 below.
SECTION 5: A new Chapter 15.08 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, to read in words and figures, as follows:
Chapter 15.08
Administrative Code
Sections:
15.08.010 Section 202(a) Amended--General
15.08.020 Section 202(c) Amended--Right or Entry
15.08.030 Section 204 Amended--Appeals
15.08.040 Section 205 Deleted
15.08.050 Section 301(a) Amended--Permits Required
15.08.060 Section 301(b)1. Amended--Building Permits
15.08.070 Section 301(b)4. Added--Grading Permits
15.08.080 Section 302(e) Information on Plans and Specifications
15.08.090 Section 303(a) Amended--Issuance
15.08. 100 Section 303(d) Amended--Expiration
15.08.110 Section 303(f) Added--Unfinished Buildings
15.08.120 Section 304 Amended--Fees
15.08.130 Section 305(h) Amended--Reinspections
15.08.140 Section 307(a) Amended--Energy Connections
15.08.010 Section 202(a) Amended--General. Section 202(a) of said
Uniform Administrative Code is amended to read as follows:
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Section 202(a). General. The Building Official shall enforce the
provisions of this Title, the Uniform Administrative Code, 1985
Edition and the technical codes referenced therein and shall have the
responsibility for making interpretations thereof, for deciding upon
the approval of equipment and materials and for granting special
permission provided for in a number of code sections therein.
15.08.020 Section 202(c) Amended--Right of Entry. Section 202(c) of
said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 202(c). Right of Entry. The Building Official, or his duly
authorized representative, shall have the authority to enter any
building or premises for the Purpose of investigating the existence of
suspected or reported damage or defects which constitute an immediate
danger to human life or an immediate hazard to public safety or
health. Except in emergency situations, the Building Official, or his
authorized representative, shall not enter any occupied building or
premises without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof, unless
he possesses a warrant authorizing entry and search of the premises.
No person shall hinder nor prevent the Building Official, or his
authorized representative, while in the performance of the duties
herein described as emergency situations or while in possession of a
warrant, from entering upon and into any and all premises under his
jurisdiction, at all reasonable hours, for the purpose of inspecting
the same to determine whether or not the provisions of this code, the
referenced technical codes and all other applicable laws or ordinances
pertaining to the protection of persons or property are observed
therein.
15.08.030 Section 204 Amended--Appeals. Section 204 of said Uniform
Administrative Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 204(a). Appeals. A decision of the Building Official
regarding interpretation or implementation of any provision of this
Title, the Uniform Administrative Code, 1985 Edition, or the technical
codes referenced therein shall be final and shall become effective
forthwith upon the service of the decision of the Building Official,
in writing, upon the permittee, applicant or other person affected by
the decision, hereafter called permittee. For purposes of this
section, service upon the permittee shall mean either personal
delivery or placement in the United States Mail, postage prepaid, and
addressed to the permittee at his last known business address;
provided, however, that the permittee may, within ten (10) days after
the effective date of service of the decision of the Building
Official, file an appeal with the City Clerk, in writing, specifying
the reason or reasons for the appeal and requesting that the Board of
Appeals review the decision of the Building Official.
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Section 204(b). Board of Appeals. The City Council or such other
five (5) persons, other than employees of the City, that the City
Council may appoint, shall act as a Board of Appeals in making a final
determination of any appeal filed in accordance with the provisions of
Subsection (a) of this Section. The City Clerk shall schedule a
hearing on the appeal at reasonable times and at the convenience of
the Board of Appeals, but not later than thirty (30) days after
receipt of the written appeal.
The permittee may appear in person before the Board or be represented
by an attorney and may introduce evidence to support his claim. The
Building Official shall transmit to the Board all records, papers,
documents and other materials in support of his decision and shall
provide a copy thereof to the permittee appealing the decision of the
Building Official. The permittee appealing the decision of the
Building Official shall cause, at his own expense, any tests or
research required by the Board to substantiate his claim to be
performed or otherwise carried out. The Board may continue such
appeal hearing from time to time as deemed necessary by the Board.
The Board may, by resolution, affirm, reverse, or modify in whole or
in part, any appealed decision, determination or interpretation of the
Building Official. A copy of the resolution adopted by the Board
shall be mailed to the permittee and the Board's decision shall be
final upon the mailing, by United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the
permittee's last known address of record.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, appeals filed in relation to
substandard residential buildings shall be processed in accordance
with Section 203 of the Uniform Housing Code.
15.08.040 Section 205 Deleted--Violations and Penalties. Section
205 of said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby deleted:
15.08.050 Section 301(a) Amended--Permits Required. Section 301(a)
of said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby Amended to read as follows:
Section 301(a). Permits Required. Except as specified in Subsection
(b) of this section, no building, structure, site preparation or
building service regulated by this code or the technical codes adopted
by this Title shall be commenced, erected, constructed, enlarged
altered, repaired, removed, installed, converted or demolished unless
a separate appropriate permit for each building, structure, site
preparation or building service equipment has first been obtained from
the building official.
A separate grading permit shall be required for each site and may
cover both excavations and fills. Grading permits may be issued based
upon submittal of either a preliminary or a final grading plan. (See
Sections 7005 and 7006 for grading plan information).
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Where preliminary and final grading plans are submitted separately for
plan checking and or permit, fees shall be calculated from the work to
be accomplished under each submittal.
Separate building permits shall be obtained for major drainage
structures and retaining walls submitted for checking as a part of a
grading plan.
15.08.060 Section 301(b)1. Amended--Buildin9 Permits. Section
301(b)1 of said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 301(b)1. Building Permits. A building permit shall not be
required for the following:
A. One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the projected roof
area does not exceed 120 square feet.
B. Wood, chainlink, plastic metal or similar light weight fences not
over six feet (6') in height above the lowest adjacent grade.
C. Oil derricks.
D. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over five feet (5')
high.
E. Retaining walls and masonry fences which are not over three feet
(3') in height above the lowest adjacent grade, unless supporting
a surcharge load or intended for impounding flammable liquids.
F. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does
not exceed 5000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or
width does not exceed two to one (2:1).
G. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than thirty inches (30")
above grade and not over any basement or story below.
H. Painting, papering and similar finish work.
I. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
J. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division
3, and Group M Occupancies when projecting not more than fifty-
four inches (54") from the supporting wall.
K. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3
Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent
grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons.
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L. The changing or the advertising copy or message on a painted or
printed sign.
M. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure
provided no structural changes are made.
N. Signs less than six feet (6') above grade that are not
electrically lighted.
O. Changing of theater marquees and similar signs specifically
designed for the use of changeable copy.
Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbing, electrical and
mechanical permits will be required for equipment installed in conjunction with
the above exempted items.
15.08.070 Section 301(b)4. Added--Gradinq Permits. Section 301(b)
is hereby amended by adding subsection 4 to Section 301(b) to read as follows:
Section 301(b)4. Grading Permits. A grading permit is not required
for the following:
1. Removal of surface deposits of improperly placed material or
refuse.
2. An excavation below finished grade for basements and footings of
a building, retaining wall or other structure authorized by a
valid building permit. This shall not exempt any fill made with
the material from such excavation nor exempt any excavation
having an unsupported height greater than five feet (5') after
the completion of such structure.
3. Cemetery graves.
4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
5. Excavations for wells or tunnels or utilities.
6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, stockpiling of rock,
sand, gravel, aggregate or clay where established and provided
for by law, provided such operations do not affect the lateral
support or increase the stresses in or pressure upon any adjacent
or contiguous property.
7. Exploratory excavations under the direction of soil engineers or
engineering geologists.
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8. An excavation which (a) is less than two feet (2') in depth, or
(b) which does not create a cut slope greater than five feet (5')
in height and steeper than two horizontal to one vertical (2:1)
and that is of less than 100 cubic yards.
9. A fill less than one foot (1') in depth; placed on natural
terrain with slope not exceeding five horizontal to one vertical
(5:1), provided that the grading is in an isolated, self-
contained area and does not endanger private or public property.
10. A fill less than three feet (3') in depth and not exceeding 100
cubic yards, placed on a single parcel, provided that the fill is
not intended to support structures or does not obstruct a
drainage course.
11. An excavation for pipeline or other underground utility lines
installed under a separate permit, provided that any necessary
erosion control measures are made part of that permit.
12. Public Works projects not requiring a building permit including
sewer and storm drain construction, utility trenches, power
transmission lines and appurtenant access roads and retaining
walls or grading accomplished as part of street maintenance
activities.
13. Recurring, regularly scheduled maintenance of existing facilities
where no new construction is involved.
14. Emergency repairs to'existing facilities resulting from natural
or civil disaster including, but not limited to, rainstorm,
flooding, earthslide, heat storm, earthquake, riot, sabotage, and
the 1 ike.
15.08.080 Section 302(c) Amended--Information on Plans and
Specifications. Section 302(c) of the Uniform Administrative Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 302(c). Information on plans and specifications. Plans and
specifications shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth
and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature
and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will
conform to the provisions of the technical codes and all relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Plans for buildings more than two (2) stories in height of other than
Groups R, Division 3 and M occupancies shall indicate how required
structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where a
penetration will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and
communication conduits, pipes and similar systems.
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Plans for grading work shall contain the information specified in
Section 7006 of the Uniform Building Code Appendix as adopted and
amended in Section 15.12.180 of this Title.
15.08.090 Section 303(a) Amended--Issuance. Section 303(a) of the
Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 303(a). Issuance. The application, plans and specifications,
and other data, filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by
the Building Official and may be reviewed by other departments of this
jurisdiction to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their
jurisdiction. If the Building Official finds that the work described
in the application for a permit and the plans, specifications and
other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code
and the technical codes and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and
that the fees specified in Section 304 have been paid, he shall issue
a permit therefor to the applicant.
Exceptions:
1. Electrical permits shall only be issued to a person or
persons qualifying under one or more of the following
categori es:
a. A state licensed contractor or authorized
representative of a state licensed contractor but
only to the extent and for the work the person is
licensed by the State of California to do.
b. A bonafide owner of a single family dwelling for
electrical work within that dwelling, including
buildings and quarters accessory thereto.
c. A representative of a charitable, non-profit
organization for temporary work in connection with
Christmas tree lots, carnivals, fireworks stands and
similar non-permanent installations, provided that
work covered by the permit is to be performed by
members of the organization and furthermore that
there are to be no persons employed at the location
where such temporary wiring is installed. Such
permit shall expire within a time specified by the
Building Official, not exceeding six (6) months time,
and shall not be renewed.
d. A representative of another city, county, state
district or other political subdivision for
electrical work to be performed on the premises of
said political subdivision.
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When the Building Official issues a permit where plans are required,
he shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications
"APPROVED". Such approved plans and specifications shall not be
changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building
Official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved
plans. The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction
of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before
the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, structure
or building service equipment have been submitted or approved,
provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed
complying with all pertinent requirements of the technical codes. The
holder of such permit shall proceed at his own risk without assurance
that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service
will be granted.
15.08.100 Section 303(d) Amended--Expiration. Section 303(d) of
said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 303(d). Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building
Official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by
limitation and become null and void, if the building or work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the
date of such permit, or if 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. Before such work can be
recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the
fee therefore shall be one-half (1/2) the amount required for a new
permit for such work, 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 has not exceeded
one year.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension
of the time, within which to commence work under that permit, when he is unable
to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by
the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being' taken. No permit shall be extended more than
once. In order to renew action on an extended permit after expiration, the
permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
15.08.110 Section 303(f) Added--Unfinished Buildings. Section 303
of said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended by adding Subsection (f)
to read as follows:
Section 303(f). Unfinished Buildings and Structures. Whenever the
Building Official determines by inspection that work in or on any
building or structure for which a permit has been issued and the work
started thereon has been suspended for a period of 180 days or more,
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the owner of the property upon which such building or structure is
located or other person or agent in control of said property, upon
receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official to do so,
shall, within 90 days from the date of such written notice, obtain a
new permit to complete the required work and diligently pursue the
work to completion or shall remove or demolish the building or
structure within 180 days from date of the written notice.
15.08.120 Section 304 Amended--Fees. Section 304 of said Uniform
Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 304(a). Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as
established by Resolution of the City Council. The determination of
value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be
made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the
building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value
of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all
finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-
conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
Whenever any work, for which a permit is required by this Code, has
been commenced without first obtaining said permit, and when such work
is discovered as a result of an investigation by the Building Official
or his duly authorized representative, the permit fees specified by
the City Council shall be doubled. The payment of such double fee
shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions
of this Code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Section 304(b). Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is
required to be submitted by Subsection (b) of Section 302, a plan
review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. Payment of a plan review fee shall be
considered as permit application only for the work described on the
application form and for which the plan review fee is paid.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan
review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
Fees for plan review shall be as set forth by City Council Resolution.
Section 304(c). 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 by
the Building Official in accordance with law.
The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant,
for a period not exceeding 180 days, upon written request, showing
that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented
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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.
Section 304(d). Exemption From Fees. Neither the State nor any other
county, city, district, or other political subdivision, nor any public
officer or body acting in his official capacity on behalf of the State
or of this or any county, city, district, or other political
subdivision shall pay or deposit any fee required by this code. This
Section does not apply to the State Compensation Insurance Fund or
Public Housing Authority or where a public officer is acting with
reference to private assets which have come under his jurisdiction by
virtue of his office.
Section 304(e). Refunds. In the event that any person shall have
obtained a permit and no portion of the work or construction covered
by such permit shall have been commenced and provided such permit has
not expired as provided for in Subsection (d) of Section 303, the
permittee, upon presentation to the Building Official of a written
request, shall be entitled to a refund in an amount equal to eighty
percent (80%) of the permit fee actually paid for such permit;
however, the portion of the fee retained by the City shall never be
less than twenty dollars ($20.00) or the total amount paid, whichever
is less.
In the event a permit is issued in error by the Building Official, all
fees shall be returned to applicant upon written request.
No portion of a plan Checking fee shall be refunded, unless no
checking has been performed on a set of plans, in which case eighty
percent (80%) of the plan checking fee shall be refunded; however, the
portion of the fee retained shall never be less than twenty dollars
($20.00), or the total amount paid, whichever is less.
No refund shall be granted on an expired permit or plan review.
The Building Official shall satisfy himself as to the right of such
applicant to such refund and each such refund shall be paid as
provided by law for the payment of claims against the City.
15.08.130 Section 305(h) Amended--Reinspections. Section 305(h) of
said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 305(h). Reinspections. A reinspection fee, as set forth in
City Council Resolution, may be assessed for each inspection made
necessary due to work not being ready at the time inspection is
requested or for work not corrected after prior written notice. In
instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional
inspection of the work shall be performed until the required fees have
been paid.
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15.08.140 Section 307(a) Amended--Enerqy Connection. Section 307(a)
of said Uniform Administrative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 307(a). Energy Connection. No person shall make connections
from a source of energy, fuel or power to any building service
equipment which is regulated by the technical codes and for which a
permit is required by this code, unless such required permits are
obtained and applicable final building, electrical, plumbing and/or
mechanical inspections have been made and all conditions of
development approval have been completed or guaranteed, except as
provided for in Subsection 307(b).
Section 6. A new Chapter 15.12 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to read, in words and figures, as follows:
Chapter 15.12
Buildinq Code
Sections
15.12.010 Chapters 1, 2, 3 Deleted.
15.12.020 Section 420 Added definition-- Swimming Pool.
15.12.030 Section 1101 Amended--Group "M" Occupancies.
15.12.040 Section 1103 Amended--Fire-Resistive protection.
15.12.050 Section 1105 Added--Swimming Pool Fencing.
15.12.060 Section 1210(a) Amended--Fire Warning System.
15.12.070 Section 1717 Added--Under floor Areas.
15.12.080 Table' 23-D Amended--Allowable Deflection.
15.12.090 Table 2.5-U-R-lO Deleted.
15.12.100 Section 2907(b) Amended--Bearing Walls.
15.12.110 Figure 29-1 Amended--Building Setbacks from Slopes.
15.12.120 Section 3207(a) Amended--Fire Retardancy, Where
Requ i red.
15.12.130 Section 3203(f) Amended--Ordinary Roof Covering.
15.12.140 Section 3203(g) Deleted.
15.12.150 Appendix Chapter 12 Deleted.
15.12.160 Appendix Section 3210 Amended--Reroofing.
15.12. 170 Appendix Section 7004--Hazardous Grading.
15.12.180 Appendix Section 7005 Added Definitions--Final,
Preliminary Grading Plans.
15.12.190 Appendix Section 7006 Amended--Plans and
Specifications.
15.12.200 Appendix Section 7007 and Tables 70-A, 70-B Deleted.
15.12.210 Appendix Section 7008 Amended--Bonds.
15.12.220 Appendix Section 7010 Amended--Fills.
15.12.230 Appendix Section 7013 Amended--Erosion Controls.
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15.12.010 Chapters 1~ 2~ and 3--Deleted. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of
said Uniform Building Code are hereby deleted in their entirety.
15.12.020 Section 420 Added Definition--Swimming Pool. Section 420
of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by addition of the following
definition:
Section 420. Swimming Pool is any body of water created by artificial
means designed or used for swimming, immersion or therapeutic
purposes.
15.12.030 Section 1101 Amended--Group M Occupancies. Section 1101
of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1101. Group M Occupancies shall be:
Division 1. Private Garages, carports, sheds and similar structures
accessory to residential structures, and agricultural buildings.
Division 2. Fences over three feet (3') high, tanks, towers and
swimming pools.
For occupancy separations, see Table 5-B.
15.12.040 Section 1103 Amended--Fire Resistive Protection. Section
1103 of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1103. For fire-resistive protection of exterior walls and
openings as determined by location on property, see Section 504, Part
IV, and Appendix Chapter 11.
15.12.050 Section 1107(a) Amended--Swimmin~ Pool Fencing. Section
1107 of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1107(a). Swimming Pool Fencing. Every person in possession
of land under a contract, or as owner, lessee, tenant, licensee, or
otherwise, upon which is situated a swimming pool, having a water
depth exceeding eighteen inches (18"), shall, at all times, maintain a
fence or other structure completely surrounding such pool and
extending not less than five feet (5'), measured vertically, above any
walking surface, wall or other climbable structure, within two feet
(2') of the exterior of the enclosure. Openings in such fence or
structure, other than those created by gates or doors, shall be of
such size so that a sphere exceeding four inches (4") in diameter will
not pass between adjacent members. Members of such pool enclosure
shall not be arranged so as to materially facilitate climbing or
scaling by small children.
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Page 15
Gates or door openings through such enclosure shall be equipped with
self-closing and self-latching devices designed to keep, and capable
of keeping, such door or gate securely closed at all times when not in
actual use; however, the door of any dwelling occupied by human beings
which forms any part of the enclosure herein required need not be so
equipped. Required latching devices shall be located not less than
four feet, six inches (4'6") above the ground. The pool enclosure
shall be in place and approved by the Building Official before water
is placed in the pool.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. The provisions of this section shall not apply to public
swimming pools regulated by State Building Standards
approved by the State Building Standards Commission.
2. Any fencing serving as an enclosure for a swimming pool,
lawfully in existence on the date of adoption of this
ordinance, and meeting the requirements for fencing in
effect at the time of construction of the swimming pool,
may be continued, however, any replacement of fencing in
whole or in part, shall comply with the requirements set
forth above.
15.12.060 Section 1210(a) Amended--Fire Warninq Systems. Section
1210(a) of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1210(a). Fire-Warning Systems. Every dwelling unit and every
guest room in a hotel or lodging house used for sleeping purposes
shall be provided with smoke detectors conforming to UBC Standard No.
43-6. In dwelling units, detectors shall be mounted on the ceiling or
wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area giving
access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. In an efficiency dwelling
unit, hotel sleeping room and in hotel suites, the detector shall be
centrally located on the ceiling of the main room or hotel sleeping
room. Where sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the detector shall
be placed at the center of the ceiling directly above the stairway.
All detectors shall be located in accordance with approved
manufacturer's instructions. When actuated, the detector shall
provide an alarm in the dwelling unit or guest room.
When habitable space having a valuation exceeding One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00) or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in
existing Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, the entire building shall be
provided with smoke detectros located as required for new Group R,
Division 3 Occupancies.
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Page 16
In new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive their
primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from
a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent
protection. Smoke detectors may be battery operated when installed in
existing buildings, or in buildings which undergo alterations, repairs
or additions regulated by the second paragraph of this section.
A smoke detector shall be installed in the basement of dwelling units
having a stairway which opens from the basement into the dwelling.
Such detector shall be connected to a sounding device or other
detector to provide an alarm which will be audible in the sleeping
area.
15.12.070 Section 1717 Added--Underfloor Areas. Chapter 17 of said
Uniform Building Code is hereby amended by addition of Section 1717 to read as
follows:
Section 1717. Underfloor Areas. Buildings or structures constructed
over or adjacent to slopes exceeding five horizontal to one vertical
(5:1) shall have all underfloor areas enclosed to the ground with
construction as required for exterior walls.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Enclosure is not required when the underside of all exposed
floors and all exposed structural columns, beams and
supporting walls are of non-combustible construction or
protected with~ one-hour fire resistive materials.
2. The underside of unenclosed patios, balconies or walking
decks, or similar structures where the floor system is
constructed entirely of two inch (2") or greater nominal
thickness wood need not be enclosed.
3. Wood structural members having a minimum dimension of six
inch (6") nominal, tongue and groove flooring of one and
one-half inch (1-1/2") net thickness or plywood flooring of
one and one-eight inch (1-1/8") net thickness need not be
enclosed or fire-protected.
15.12.080 Table 23-D Amended--Allowable Deflection. Table 23-D of
said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read, in words and figures, as
follows:
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Page 17
TABLRSS-DlfflZIlffBfAI,i,(XIdLBLBDIFLBCTIGII
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Floor M~ers, ~of ~ers
Supporting Plaster, ~or
M~ers Supporting ~ad Loads L/360 L/240
gxoeedinf S0 Poroent of Live
L°aq~ ,
*hffioient slope or camber shall be provided for flat roofs in
aeeordanee wi~h Section 2305(~).
D.~. = ~ed ~o8d
K = Feetor determined by Teble ~o. 23-K
~ = ~enfth or ~er iff sm units ~ derleetion
15.12.090 Table 25-U-R-lO Deleted. Table 25-U-R-lO of said Uniform
Building Code is hereby deleted.
15.12.100 Section 2907(b) Amended--Bearin9 Walls. Section 2907(b)
of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2907(b). Bearing Walls. Bearing walls shall be supported on
masonry or concrete foundations or piles or other approved foundation
system which shall ,be of sufficient size to support all loads and
resist wind forces. Where a design is not provided, the minimun
foundation requirements for stud bearing walls shall be as set forth
in Table No. 29-A.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. A One story wood or metal frame building not used for human
occupancy and not over 400 square feet in floor areas may
be constructed without masonry or concrete foundations if
walls are supported by and anchored to a Portland cement
concrete slab not less than three and one-half (3-1/2") in
thickness.
2. The support of buildings by posts embedded in earth shall
be designed as specified in Section 2907(g). Wood posts or
poles embedded in earth shall be pressure treated with an
approved preservative. Steel posts or poles shall be
protected as specified in Section 2908(h).
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15.12.110 Figure 29-1 Amended--Building Setbacks from Slopes.
Figure 29-1 is hereby amended as shown in the following figure:
FACE OF Fo[
H/2 BUT NEED
NOT EXCEED 15'
H H/3 OR 5' MIN.
BUT NEED NOT
EXCEED 4O'
· TOE OF SLDPE
CE DF STRUCTURE
15.12.120 Section 3202(b) Amended--Fire Retardancy~ When Required.
Section 3202(b) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3202(b). Fire Retardancy, When Required. Roof coverings
shall be fire retardant except in Types III, IV and V buildings, where
it may be as follows:
1. Ordinary roof coverings may be used on buildings of Group
R, Division 3 or Group M Occupanices.
2. Ordinary roof coverings may be used on Group R, Division 1
Occupancies which are not more than two (2) stories in
height, have not more than 3000 square feet of projected
roof area, and have a minimum setback of ten feet (10'}
from the extremity of the roof to the property line or
assumed property line on all sides except for street
fronts.
3. Group A, Division 3, Group B, Divisions I and 2 and Group R
Division 1 Occupancies which are not more than two (2}
stories in height, have not more than 6000 square feet of
projected roof area and have a minimum setback of ten feet
{10') from the extremity of the roof to the property line
or assumed property line on all sides except street fronts,
may have Class C roof coverings which comply with UBC
Standard 32-7.
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Page 19
15.12.130 Section 3203(f) Amended--Ordinary Roof Coverinq. Section
3203(f) of said Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3203(f). Ordinary Roof Covering. An ordinary roof covering
shall be any one of the following roofings:
1. Any roof covering listed in Section 3203(e).
2. Any built-up roofing assembly not less than Class C
roofing.
3. Any mineral aggregate surface built-up roof for application
to roofs having a slope of not more than three inches (3")
in twelve inches (12") applied as specified in Section
3203(d)2, consisting of not less than the following:
Base Sheet and Plies
Three layers of Type 15 organic or inorganic fiber felt,
and
Surfacinq Material
300 pounds per roofing square of gravel or other approved
surfacing material, or 250 pounds per roofing square of
crushed slag in 50 pounds of asphalt, or 60 pounds of
pitch.
4. Any prepared roofing not less than Class C roofing.
EXCEPTION: Unless otherwise required because of location
as specified in Parts IV and V of this code, Group M,
Division 1 roof coverings may consist of not less than one
layer of 55-pound smooth-surfaced organic cap sheet, or
built-up roofing consisting of two layers of Type 15
organic fiber felt and one layer of surfacing material as
specified on Section 3203(f)3.
15.12.140 Section 3203(9) Deleted. Section 3203(g) of said Uniform
Building Code is hereby deleted.
15.12.150 Appendix Chapter 12 Deleted. Appendix Chapter 12 of the
Uniform Building Code is hereby deleted.
15.12.160 Appendix Section 3210 Amended--Reroofin~. Section 3210
of the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as
fol 1 ows:
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Page 20
Section 3210. Reroofing. New roof coverings for existing buildings
shall not he applied without first obtaining a permit therefor from
the Building Official. An inspection may be required to determine the
acceptability of an existing structure for reroofing. A final
inspection and approval shall be obtained from the Building Official
when reroofing is completed.
15.12.170 Appendix Section 7004 Amended--Hazardous Grading.
Section 7004 of the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 7004. Hazardous Grading. Whenever the Building Official
determines that any existing natural slope, or any excavation,
embankment, fill or other condition created by a grading project has
become a hazard to life or limb, or endangers property, or adversely
affects the safety, use or stability of a public way or drainage
channel, the Building Official may give the owner of the property upon
which the condition is located, or other person or agent in control of
said property, a written notice to abate the condition. Upon receipt
of such written notice from the Building Official, the owner or other
person or agent in control of said property shall within the period
specified in the notice repair or eliminate such natural slope,
excavation, embankment, fill or other condition so as to eliminate the
hazard and be in conformance with the requirements of this Code.
15.12.180 Appendix Section 7005 Added--Definitions. Section 7005
of the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby~amended by adding the
following definitions:
1. Final Grading Plan is a plan showing all detailed drainage
information, grade elevations, locations and floor elevations of
any buildings.
2. Preliminary Grading Plan is a plan showing building pad
elevations, typical drainage methods to be utilized, and similar
generalized information, usually excluding finish floor
elevations, building locations, and specific drainage details.
15.12.190 Appendix :Section 7006 Amended--Plans and Specifications.
Section 7006 of the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
Section 7006(a) Plans and Specifications. When required by the
Building Official, each application for a grading permit shall be
accompanied by three sets of plans and specifications, and supporting
data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology
report. The plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by
a civil engineer when required by the Building Official.
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Page 21
Section 7006(b). Preliminary Grading Plans. A grading permit may be
issued based upon preliminary grading plan where insufficient precise
detail of site improvement exists at the time of grading permit
issuance. Where grading is accomplished based upon a preliminary
grading plan the submittal and approval of a final grading plan shall
be required prior to the issuance of any building permit for the site.
Preliminary grading plans shall include sufficient detail to assure
that at the time of final grading plan submittal, all standards and
specifications of this code and other City grading regulations will be
met.
Section 7006(c). Information on Plans and in Specifications. Plan
shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be
of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work
proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of
this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the location of the
work and name and address of the owners and the person by whom they
were prepared. The plans shall include the following information:
1. General vicinity of the proposed site.
2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground
and details of terrain and area drainage.
3. Elevations and finish contours to be achieved by the
grading.
4. Quantities of excavation and fills.
5. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage
devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices
to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work
together with a map showing the drainage area and the
estimated runoff of the area served by any drains.
6. Location of any buildings or structures on the property
where the work is to be performed and the location of any
buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners which
are within fifteen feet (15') of the project site or which
may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
7. Size, type and condition of vegetation that is to remain.
8. Legal restrictions such as property lines, easements,
setbacks, etc.
9. Utility structures, catch basins, manholes, culverts, etc.
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10. Drainage, sewer, water, gas, electric or other utility
lines.
11. Any unusual site conditions.
12. Contours, both existing and proposed, shall be shown in
accordance with the following schedule:
Natural Slopes Maximum Interval
2% or less 2 feet
Over 2% to and including 9% 5 feet
Over 9% 10 feet
13. Specifications containing information covering construction
and material requirements.
Section 7006(d). Soils Engineering Report. The soils engineering
report required by Subsection (c) shall include data regarding the
nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, conclusions and
recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for
corrective measures when necessary, and opinions and recommendations
covering adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading,
including the stability of slopes.
Section 7006(e). Engineering Geology Report. The engineering geology
report required by Subsection (a) shall include an adequate
description of the geology of the site, conclusions and
recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the
proposed development, and opinions and recommendations covering the
adequacy of sites to be developed by the proposed grading.
Recommendations included in the report and approved by the building
official shall be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications.
Section 7006(f). Issuance. The provisions of Section 303 are
applicable to grading permits. The Building Official may also require
submittal of the following additional information with the permit
application.
1. Extent and manner of cutting of trees and clearing of
vegetation, disposal of same, and measures for protection
of undisturbed trees and/or vegetation.
2. A schedule defining staging and timing of construction and
estimated extent of disturbance at strategic points during
construction.
3. Equipment, methods, and location of spoils disposal.
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Page 23
4. A plan defining the schedule, equipment, materials, and
personnel that will be used to maintain all protective
devices and drainage facilities shown on the approved
grading plan.
5. Designation of routes upon which materials may be
transported and means of access to the site.
6. The location and manner to be used for disposal of
excavated materials and control of erosion from such
material s.
7. Recommendations as to the mitigation of fugitive dust and
dirt which may be offensive or injurious to the
neighborhood, the general public or any portion thereof,
including due consideration, care, and respect for the
property rights, and protection of said neighborhood or any
portion thereof.
8. Limitations on the area, extent and duration of time of
exposure of unprotected soil surfaces.
9. Phasing of operations to minimize water run off or other
environmental concerns.
10. Such additional applicable information as the Building
Official may require to carry out the purposes of this
ord ina nce.
Section 7006(g). Compliance with Plans and Code. The permittee or
his agent, shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the
approved plans and specifications and in compliance with all the
requirements of this Code.
Section 7006(h). Inspections. In performing regular grading, it
shall be the responsibility of the permittee to notify the Building
Official at least one working day in advance so that required
inspections may be made.
Section 7006(i). Protection of Adjacent Property. During grading
operations, the permittee shall be responsible for the prevention of
damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land
sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining
public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property
without supporting and protecting such property from settling,
cracking, or other damage which might result.
Section 7006(j). Temporary Erosion Control. The permittee shall put
into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to
protect adjacent water courses and public or private property fron
damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris
originating from the site.
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Page 24
15.12.200 Appendix Section 7007 and Tables 70-A and 70-B Deleted.
Section 7007 and Tables 70-A and 70-B are hereby deleted.
15.12.210 Appendix Section 7008 Amended--Bonds. Section 7008 of
the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7008(a). Bonds. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit
involving 5000 cubic yards or more of cut and fill, the applicant
shall first post with the Building Official, a bond to assure that the
work to be performed under the permit, if not completed in accordance
with approved plans and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate
hazardous conditions. Such bond shall be executed by the owner as
principal and a corporate surety authorized to do business in
Cal i fornia.
In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may file a cash bond, or
deposit and assign to the City savings and loan certificates or other
instruments of credit.
Where unusual conditions or special hazards exist, the Building
Official may require a bond for grading involving less than 5000 cubic
yards.
The bond required by this Section may include incidental offsite
grading on property contiguous with the site to be developed provided
written consent of the owner of such contiguous property is filed with
the Building Official. The Building Official may waive the
requirements for grading necessary to remove a geological hazard,
where such work is covered'by an agreement and bond posted pursuant to
provisions of other Ordinances.
Section 7008(b). Amount of Bonds. The amount of the bond shall be
based upon the number of cubic yards of material in both excavation
and fill, plus the cost of all drainage or other protective devices,
work necessary to eliminate geological hazards, erosion control
planting and required retaining walls. That portion of the bond based
on volume of material shall be computed as set forth in the following
schedule:
100,000 cubic yards or less ...... 50% of the cost of the grading work.
Over 100,000 cubic yards ......... 50% of the cost of the first 100,000
cubic yards plus 25% of the
estimated cost of that portion in
excess of 100,000 cubic yards.
Section 7008(c). Reduction in Bond. When rough grading has been
completed in conformance with the requirements of this Code, the
Building Official may at his discretion consent to a proportionate
reduction of the bond to an amount estimated to be adequate to insure
completion of the work, remaining to be performed. The costs referred
to in this Section shall be as approved by the Building Official.
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Page 25
Section 7008(d). Conditions. Every bond shall include the conditions
that the principal shall:
1. Comply with all of the provisions of City ordinances,
applicable laws, and standards.
2. Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the grading
permit.
3. Complete all of the work authorized by the permit within
the time limit specified in the permit or within any
extension thereof granted. No such extension of time shall
release the surety upon the bond.
Section 7008(e). Term of Bond. The term of each bond shall begin
upon the filing thereof with the Building Official and the bond shall
remain in effect until the work authorized by the grading permit is
completed and approved by the Building Official.
Section 7008(f). Default Procedures. In the event the owner or his
agent shall fail to complete the work or fail to comply with all terms
and conditions of the grading permit, it shall be deemed a default has
occurred. The Building Official shall give notice thereof to the
principal and surety on the grading permit bond, or to the owner in
the case of a cash deposit or assignment, and may order the work
required to complete the grading in conformance with the requirements
of this Code be performed. The surety executing the bond shall
continue to be firmly bound under an obligation up to the full amount
of the bond, for the'payment of all necessary costs and expenses that
may be incurred by the Building Official in causing any and all such
required work to be done. In the case of a cash deposit or
assignment, the unused portion of such deposit or funds assigned shall
be returned or reassigned to the person making said deposit or
assignment.
Section 7008(g). Right of Entry. In the event of default in the
performance of any term or condition of the permit, the Building
Official or the surety, or any person employed or engaged in the
behalf of either, shall have the right to enter upon the premises to
perform necessary corrective work or make inspections.
An owner or any other person who interferes with or obstructs the
ingress to or egress from any such premises, of any authorized
representative of the surety or of the City of Rancho Cucamonga
engaged in the correction or completion of the work for which a
grading permit has been issued, after a default has occurred in the
performance of the terms or conditions thereof, is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
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Page 26
15.12.220 Appendix Section 7010 Amended--Fills. Section 7010 of
the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7010(a). Fills. Unless otherwise recommended in the approved
soils engineering report and approved by the Building Official, fills
shall conform to the provisions of this Section and to Figure A,
Typical Lot Cross-Section for Fills.
EXCEPTION: The provisions of this section may be waived by the
Building Official for minor fills not intended to support
structures.
/
cons~uc~e~ on na~u~a~ slopes s~eepe~ ~han ~o ho~zon~a~ ~o one
ve~ca~ (2:~). Fu~ s~opes sha~ be ~oca~ed so as ~o ~oe ou~ no~
na~u~a~ o~ cu~ s~op~ no~ c~ose~ ~h~n ~e~ve fee~ (12') f~om a 2:1
s~ope ~nf~uence ~ne pro~ec~ed ~o~m ~o~e~ na~u~a~ o~ cu~ s~ope ~he~e
~ha~ s~ope equals o~ ~s ~ess ~han ~o ho~zon~a~ ~o one ve~ca~
Section 70~0(c).
~opso~ an~ o~he~ unsuitable ma~e~a~s, sca~fyin9 ~o p~ovi~e a bond
~h ~he ne~ f~, and, ~he~e slopes a~e s~eepe~ ~han five ~o one
(5:~, and ~he he~gh~ 9~ea~e~ ~an five fee~ (5'), by bench~n9 ~n~o
sound ~ed~ock o~ o~he~ compe~enC ma~e~a~ as
engineer. The benc~ un~e~
~ve ~o one C5:1~
~eyond ~e ~oe of f~] sha~ ~e s~oped fo~ shee~ ove~f~o~ o~ ~ pave~
Ordinance No. 311
Page 27
drain shall be provided. Where fill is to be placed over a cut, the
bench under the toe of fill shall be at least ten feet (10') wide but
the cut must be made before placing fill and approved by the soils
engineer and/or engineering geologist as a suitable foundation for
fill.
Section 7010(d). Fill Material. Detrimental amount of organic
material shall not be permitted in fills. Except as permitted by the
Building Official, no rock or similar irreducible material with a
maximum dimension greater than twelve inches (12") shall be buried or
placed in fills.
EXCEPTION: The Building Official may permit placement of larger
rock when the soils engineer properly devises a method of
placement, continuously inspects its placement and approves the
fill stability. The following conditions shall also apply:
a) Prior to issuance of the Grading Permit, potential
rock disposal areas shall be delineated on the
grading plan.
b) Rock sizes greater than twenty-four inches (24") in
maximum dimension shall be ten feet (10') or more
below grade measured vertically.
c) Rocks shall be placed so as to assure filling of all
voids with fines.
Section 7010(e). Compaction. All fills, including backfill in
utility trenches, shall be compacted to a minimum of 90 percent of
maximum density as determined by UBC Standard No. 70-1. In place
density shall be determined in accordance with UBC Standard No. 70-2,
70-3, 70-4, 70-5, or equivalent as approved by the Building Official.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Fills exempted elsewhere in this Ordinance and where the
Building Official determines that compaction is not a
necessary safety measure to aid in preventing saturation,
settlement, slipping, or erosion of the fill.
2. Where lower density and expansive types of soil exist,
permission for lesser compaction may be granted by the
Building Official upon showing of good cause under the
conditions provided herein.
3. Alternate methods of filling and compaction may be utilized
on utility trenches or other specific projects when
recommended by the soils engineer and approved by the
Building Official.
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Section 7010(f). Slope. The slope of fill surfaces shall be no
steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes shall be no
steeper than two horizontal to one vertical (2:1).
Section 7010(g). Drainage and Terracing. Drainage and terracing
shall be provided and the area above fill slopes and the surfaces of
terraces shall be graded and paved as required by Section 7012.
15.12.230 Section 7013 Amended--Erosion Controls. Section 7013 of
the Appendix of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7013(a). Erosion Controls. The faces of cut and fill slopes
shall be prepared and maintained to control against erosion. The
protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practical and
prior to calling for final approval.
Section 7013(b). Other Devices. Where necessary, check dams,
cribbing, riprap or other devices or methods shall be employed to
control erosion and provide safety.
Section 7013(c). Planting. The surface of all cut and fill slopes
more than five feet (5') in height shall be protected against damage
from erosion by planting with approved grass or ground cover plants.
Plants and planting methods used shall be suitable for the soil and
climatic conditions of the site.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Planting need not be provided for cut slopes rocky in
character and not subject to damage by erosion, when
approved by the Building Official.
2. Slopes may be protected against erosion damage by other
methods when such methods have been specifically
recommended by a soils engineer, engineering geologist, or
equivalent, and found to offer erosion protection equal to
that provided by the planting specified in this Section.
Section 7013(d). Irrigation. Slopes required to be planted shall be
provided with an approved system of irrigation designed to cover all
portions of the slope, and plans therefore shall be submitted and
approved prior to installation. A functional test of the system may
also be required.
EXCEPTION:
Requirements for installation of a permanent irrigation system
may be modified upon specific recommendation of a landscape
architect or equivalent authority that, because of the type of
plants selected, the planting methods used and the soil and
climatic conditions at the site, such irrigation system will not
be necessary for the maintenance of the slope planting.
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Section 7013(e). Release of Bond. The planting and irrigation
systems required by this Section shall be installed as soon as
practical after rough grading. Prior to final approval of grading and
before the release of the grading bond, plantings shall be well
established and growing on the slopes.
SECTION 7. A new Chapter 15.16 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to read in words and figures as follows:
Chapter 15.16
Mechanical Code
Sections:
15.16.010 Chapters 1, 2, 3, Deleted.
15.16.010 Chapters 1~ 2, and 3 Deleted. Chapters 1, 2, and 3 of
said Uniform Mechanical Code, 1985 Edition are hereby deleted.
SECTION 8. A new Chapter 15.20 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to read in words and figures as follows:
Chapter 15.20
Plumbing Code
Sections:
15.20.010 Part I Deleted--Administration
15.20.020 Section 1004(a) Amended--Materials
15.20.030 Appendix Section Dl(b)--Deleted
15.20.040 Appendix Section D3.4--Deleted
15.20.010 Part I Deleted. Part I of said Uniform Plumbing Code,
1985 Edition, entitled "Administration" is hereby deleted in its entirety.
15.20.020 Section 1004(a) Amended--Materials. Section 1004(a) of
said Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1004(a) Materials. Water pipe and fittings shall be of brass,
copper, cast iron, galvanized malliable iron, galvanized wrought iron,
galvanized steel, lead or other approved materials.
Asbestos-cement, PE, or PVC water pipe manufactured to recognized
standards may be used for cold water distribution systems outside a
building. All materials used in the water supply system, except
valves and similar devices, shall be of a like material, except when
otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority.
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Page 30
15.20.030 Appendix Section Dl(b) Deleted. Section Dl(b) of
Appendix D of said Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby deleted.
15.20.040 Appendix Section D3.4 Deleted. Section D3.4 of Appendix
D of said Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby deleted.
SECTION 9. A new Chapter 15.24 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to read, in words and figures, as follows:
Chapter 15.24
Electrical Code
Sections:
15.24.010 Section 210-52 Amended - Basement Receptacle Outlets.
15.24.020 Section 210-54 Added - Buildings Accessory to Multiple
Dwelling Units.
15.24.030 Section 210-70(a) Amended - Lighting Outlets Required.
15.24.040 Section 210-70(c) and (d) Added - Buildings Accessory to
Multiple Dwelling Units.
15.24.050 Section 220-10(a) Amended - Ampacity and Computed Loads.
15.24.060 Section 230-43 Amended - Wiring Methods for 600 Volts or
Less.
15.24.070 Section 230-212 Added - Service Equipment Capacity.
15.24.080 Section 300-15(c) Added - Spare Raceways.
15.24.090 Section 310-14 Amended - Aluminum Conductor.
15.24.100 Section 336-3(b) Amended -- Type NMC Cable.
15.24.110 Section 336-4 Amended - Uses Not Permitted.
15.24.120 Articles 550 and 551 Deleted.
15.24.010 Section 210-52 Amended--Basement Receptacle Outlets.
Section 210-52(f) of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 210-52(f). Basements. For a one-family dwelling at least one
receptacle outlet in addition to any provided for laundry equipment
shall be installed in:each basement. See Sections 210-8(a)(2).
15.24.020 Section 210-54 Added--Buildin§s Accessory to Multiple
Dwellinq Uses. The National Electrical Code is amended by the addition of a
new Section 210-54 to read as follows:
Section 210-54(a) Buildings accessory to multiple dwelling uses.
Garages and carports accessory to multiple dwelling uses shall be
provided with at least one receptacle. Garages or carports designed
for use by more than one dwelling unit shall be provided with at least
one receptacle for each four (4) parking spaces or fraction thereof.
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Where such garages or carports are separated by walls or partitions so
as to form individual areas serving individual dwelling units, at
least one receptacle shall be provided in each individual area.
Separated areas shall be wired either on individual dwelling unit
meters or on a house meter or meters.
Receptacles provided in common-use garages or carports shall be
energized from a house meter or meters. When energized from a house
meter or meters, the number of receptacles per circuit shall not
exceed six (6) and no such circuit shall supply any other outlets.
Section 210-54(b). Buildings accessory to single family dwelling
uses. Carports and garages, accessory to single family dwellings or
duplexes, shall be wired with a minimum of one (1) grounding type
receptacle on a separate 20 amp circuit. Additional receptacle
outlets, not exceeding three (3), may be installed on the same
circuit.
Section 210-54(c). Detached garages or carports. Wiring to all new
or reconstructed detached garages or carports accessory to residential
uses shall be installed underground in minimum three-quarter inch
(3/4") raceway from the distribution panel.
Laundry receptacles as required by Section 210-52(e) shall not be
construed as meeting the minimum garage or carport receptacles
required by this section.
15.24.030 Section 210-70(a) Amended--Lighting Outlets Required.
Section 210-70(a) of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 210-70(a). Dwelling units. At least one lighting outlet
controlled by a wall-switch shall be installed in every habitable
room; in bathrooms, utility rooms, basement, hallways, stairways,
garages and at outdoor entrances.
Exception No. 1: In habitable rooms, other than kitchens, one
(1) or more.receptacles controlled by a wall switch shall be
permitted in lieu of lighting outlets.
Exception No. 2: In hallways, stairways and at outdoor entrances
remote, central or automatic control of lighting is permitted.
15.24.040 Sections 210-70(c) and (d) Added--Buildings Accessory to
Multiple Dwelling Units. The National Electrical Code is hereby amended by
adding Section 210-70(c) to read as follows:
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Section 210-70(c). Garages or carports designed for use by more than
one (1) dwelling unit shall have at least one (1) light outlet for
each four (4) parking spaces or fraction thereof. Where garages or
carports are separated by walls or partitions so as to form individual
areas serving individual dwelling units, at least one (1) switched
lighting outlet shall be provided in each individual area.
Separated garage or carport areas shall be wired on individual
dwelling unit meters or on a house meter or meters.
Lighting outlets provided in common-use areas shall be energized from
a house meter or meters.
Section 210-70(d). See Section 210-54(c) for underground wiring
requirements to detached garages or carports.
15.24.150 Section 220-10(a) Amended--Ampacity and Computed Loads.
Section 220-10(a) of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 220-10(a). Ampacity and computed loads. Feeder conductors
shall have sufficient ampacity to supply the load served. In no case
shall the computed load of a feeder be less than the sum of the loads
on the branch circuits supplied as determined by Part A of this
Article after any applicable demand factors permitted by Parts B, C or
D have been applied nor less than 50 amperes ampacity, whichever is
greater.
15.24.160 Section 230-43 Amended--Wirinq Methods for 600 Volts
Nominal or less. Section 230-43 of the National Electrical Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 230-43. Wiring methods for 600 volts nominal or less.
Service entrance conductors shall be installed in accordance with the
applicable requirements of this code covering the type of wiring
method used and limited to the following methods for the occupancies
as outlined in (a) or (b) below:
(a). Nonresidential Occupancies
1. Rigid Metal Conduit.
Exception No. 1: Aluminum conduit shall not be used for
overhead service entrance raceway.
Exception No. 2: Aluminum conduit shall not be used for
underground service raceway.
2. Intermediate Metal Conduit.
3. Electrical Metallic Tubing.
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Exception No. 1: Electrical metallic tubing shall not be
used where supporting or intended to support service drop
attachments.
Exception No. 2: Electrical metallic tubing shall not be
used as underground service entrance raceway.
4. Wi reways.
5. Busways.
6. Auxiliary Gutters.
7. Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit.
Exception No. 1: Rigid non-metallic conduit shall not be
used for overhead service entrance raceway.
8. Cablebus.
9. Metal-Clad Cable.
10. Mineral Insulated Metal-Sheathed Cable.
11. Flexible Metal Conduit not over six feet (6' / 1.83m) long
between raceways, or between raceway and service equipment,
with equipment bonding jumper installed around the flexible
metal conduit according to provisions of Section 250-79
(a), (b), (c) and (e). Also, see Section 350-2
12. Approved cable tray systems shall be permitted to support
cables approved for use as service entrance conductors.
Section 230-43(b). Residential Occupancies. In addition to the
methods outlined in subsection (a), buildings regulated by Section
17921 of the California Heal th and Safety Code may utilize the
following methods for service entrance conductors when installed in
accordance with applicable requirements of this code:
1. Open Wiring on Insulators.
2. Service Entrance Cable.
15.24.070 Section 230-212 Added--Service Equipment Capacity. The
National Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding Section 230-212 to read as
fol 1 ows:
Section 230-212. Service equipment capacity. Service equipment
capacity shall be as follows:
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1. Service equipment installed to serve single family
dwellings shall have a capacity of not less than twenty
(20) single pole overcurrent protective devices in addition
to a main switch or circuit breaker. Service conduit
serving single family detached dwelling units shall be not
less than one and one-quarter inches (1-1/4") trade size
conduit.
2. Service equipment installed to serve commercial or
industrial buildings shall have an ampacity rating to serve
the intended load but not less than 60 amperes. Service
conduit or feeder raceways shall not be less than one inch
(1") size except that where service conduit or feeder
raceway is concealed, the minimum size raceway shall be one
and one-half inches (1-1/2") trade size.
3. Feeders serving individual units of multi-family dwellings
shall be installed in not less than one inch (1") trade
size conduit and run from the meter location to a
distribution panel within each unit.
15.24.080 Section 300-15(c) Added--Space Raceways. The National
Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding Section 300-15(c) to read as
fol 1 ows:
Section 300-15(c). Spare raceways. For attached or detached single
family dwellings, two (2) three-quarter inch (3/4") spare raceways for
future use shall be provided for each dwelling unit, one (1) running
from the panel board to ~ an accessible location in the attic and one
(1) to an accessible location under the floor. Where either space is
not available because of method of construction, such termination of
spare raceways shall be as approved by the Building Official.
15.24.090 Section 310-14 Amended--Aluminum Conductor Use
Restricted. The National Electrical Code is hereby amended by adding Section
310-14 to read as follows:
Section 310-14. Aluminum conductors. (a) Material. Solid aluminum
conductors, No. 8, 10 and 12 AWG, shall be made of an AA-8000 series
electrical grade aluminum alloy conductor material. Stranded aluminum
conductors, No. 8 AWG through 1000 MCM, marked as type XHHW, THW,
THWN, THHN, service entrance type SE, Style U, and SE, Style R, shall
be made of an AA-8000 series electrical grade aluminum alloy conductor
material.
Section 310-14(b). Use restricted. Aluminum conductors smaller than
No. 6 shall not be used for circuit conductors, feeders or subfeeders,
unless installed under full-time inspection by a Special Inspector as
a "special case" outlined in Section 306(a)12 of the Uniform
Administrative Code as adopted in Chapter 15.08 of this Title.
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15.24.100 Section 336-3(b) Amended--T~ NMC Cable. Section
336-3(b) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 336-3(b). Type NMC. Type NMC cable shall be permitted: (1)
for concealed work in dry, moist, damp or corrosive locations; (2) in
outside and inside walls of masonry block or tile; (3) in a shallow
chase in masonry, concrete or adobe and covered with plaster, adobe,
or similar finish, where embedded in plaster or runs in a shallow
chase in masonry walls and covered, NMC cable shall be protected
against damage from nails by a cover of corrosion-resistant steel at
least one-sixteenth inch (1/16") in thickness.
15.24.110 Section 336-4 Amended--Uses Not Permitted. Section 336-4
of the National Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 336-4. Uses not Permitted. (a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and
NMC cables shall not be used: (1) in any dwelling structure exceeding
three stories above grade; (2) as service-entrance cable (3) any
commercial or industrial building; (4) in any hazardous location; (5)
in hoistways; (6) in unenclosed locations of private garages or
carports; (7) embedded in poured cement, concrete or aggregate.
Section 336-4(b). Type NM. Type NM cable shall not be installed:
(1) where exposed to corrosive fumes or vapors; (2) where embedded in
masonry, concrete, adobe, fill, or plaster; (3) in a shallow chase in
masonry, concrete, or adobe and covered with plaster, adobe, or
similar finish.
15.24.120 Articles 550 and 551 Deleted. Articles 550 and 551 of the
National Electrical Code are hereby deleted.
SECTION 10. A new Chapter 15.28 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, to read in words and figures, as follows:
.Chapter 15.28
CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
S~ections:
15.28.010 Section 103 Deleted.
15.28.020 Section 201(c) Deleted.
15.28.030 Section 203 Deleted.
15.28.040 Section 205 Amended--Board of Appeals.
15.28.050 Sections 206 Added--Summary Abatement.
15.28.060 Section 801 Amended--Demolition Procedure.
15.28.070 Section 802 Deleted.
15.28.080 Section 901 Amended--Expenses Incurred by City in Repair or
Demol iti on.
15'28'~090 Section 902 Amended--Council Ruling.
15.28. 100 Section 903 Amended--Obi ections.
15.28.110 Section 904 Amended--Passage.
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Page 36
15.28.010 Section 103 Deleted. Section 103 of said Uniform Code for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby deleted.
15.28.020 Section 201(c) Deleted. Subsection (c) of Section 201 of
said Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby deleted.
15.28.030 Section 203 Deleted. Section 203 of the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby deleted.
15.28.040 Section 205 Amended--Board of Appeals. Section 205 of the
Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended to read as
follows:
Section 205. '~oard of Appeals" as used herein shall mean the Board
of Appeals as set forth in Section 204 of the Uniform Administrative
Code as adopted in this Title.
Appeals to the board shall be processed in accordance with the
provisions contained in Section 501 of this code.
15.28.050 Sections 206 Added--S,~mmary Abatement. The Uniform Code
for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is amended by adding Sections 206 and 207
to read as follows:
Section 206(a). Summary abatement. In addition to the procedures
provided for abatement of dangerous buildings as set forth in Chapter
4 of this Code, the Building Official is hereby given summary power to
secure from entry any structure or premises which in his discretion he
determines to be immediately dangerous, or immediately hazardous or in
other manner injurious to public health or safety. Such structures
may be secured by the Building Official by nailing of boards over the
doors and windows of such structure, however, he shall not be limited
to only this method and may use other methods at his discretion to
accomplish the same purpose which may be more appropriate under the
circumstances. The Building Official shall also post a sign stating
in effect "DANGEROUS BUILDING, DO NOT ENTER": or other appropriate
sign upon the structure or premises in at least one conspicuous
place. The Building Official shall immediately upon such action send
notice to the owners of the real property upon which the structure or
condition is located, as shown on the last equalized assessment
rolls. Such notice shall contain the following information:
1. That he has secured the structure or corrected the hazardous
conditions.
2. The cost incurred by the City thereby.
3. That he has posted signs as provided by this section.
4. The reasons why he has taken the action.
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Page 37
5. That an appeal may be made within ten (10) days to the City
Council, as provided in this Section.
6. That if his action is not annulled by the City Council, the cost
of securing the property shall become a lien upon the real
property, unless the cost is paid to the City within thirty (30)
days of the mailing of the notice. If any owner of property, or
any person having any interest in property affected by the action
of the Building Official in securing a structure or abating a
hazardous condition as permitted by this section, is aggrieved by
the action of the Building Official in securing the structure,
such person or persons may appeal the action of the Building
Official by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk
within ten (10) days after receipt of notice of the action by the
Building Official. The notice of appeal must be verified under
oath or under penalty of perjury and must state the grounds upon
which the action of the Building Official is appealed. The City
Council shall, upon receiving such notice of appeal, hear any
evidence or other relevant matters presented by the appellant or
the Building Official at its next regular meeting after the
filing of the notice of appeal, provided however, if the notice
of appeal is filed less than ten (10) days prior to the day of a
regular meeting of the City Council, the hearing shall not be
held at the first regular meeting, but at the following regular
meeting.
After hearing all evidence and other relevant matters presented
at said hearing or without hearing if no appeal is made upon the
report of the .Building Official, the City Council may then
confirm, amend, or annul the action of the Building Official. If
the action of the Building Official is annulled, the City, at its
own expense, shall remove any and all instruments used to secure
said structure, and shall remove any and all signs stating that
the building is unsafe to enter.
If, however, the City Council confirms the action of the Building
Official in securing the structure at the hearing on appeal, or,
if no appeal is taken, at any other regular meeting, or adjourned
meeting, then the cost incurred by the City in securing the
structure shall become a lien against the property, and a
resolution of the City Council confirming the action of the
Building Official, including the imposition of a lien upon the
property upon which the structure is located to pay for the cost
of securing it, may be adopted upon receipt of a report from the
Building Official. Such resolution may be filed with the San
Bernardino County Tax Assessor, and the lien imposed thereby may
be collected for the City by him, along with the next annual tax
levy and assessment on said property.
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Page 38
Section 206(b). The same procedure, as provided in Subsection (a) for
abating through securing from entry any structure which is determined
by the Building Official to be immediately dangerous or immediately
hazardous may also be used by the Building Official in connection with
the summary abatement of all other dangerous or hazardous conditions
upon private property which the Building Official determines, at his
discretion, as constituting an immediately dangerous or hazardous
condition.
The Building Official may then summarily abate such nuisance, at his
discretion, in the most appropriate manner under the circumstances,
which may include, but shall not be limited to the following methods:
fencing, draining water from swimming pools and filling with
appropriate ballast, removing fire hazards, filling or covering open
holes and grading or strengthening land fills or excavations.
Although the manner and method used by the Building Official shall be
at his discretion, he shall, in making his determinations, seek the
most economical method and endeavor not to place an undue economical
hardship upon the owner of the property, and only use those measures
which will eliminate the dangerous and hazardous features.
15.28.060 Section 801 Amended--Demolition Procedure. Section 801 of
the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 801. Procedure. When any work of repair or demolition is to
be done pursuant to Section 701(c) 3 of this Code, the Building
Official shall issue the order therefore and the work shall be
accomplished by City personnel or by private contract under the
direction of the Building Official, or he may employ such
architectural and engineering assistance on a contract basis as he may
deem reasonably necessary. If any part of the work is to be
accomplished by private contract, standard public works contractual
procedures shall be followed.
15.28.070 Section 802 Deleted. The Uniform Code for Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended by deleting Section 802 in its entirety.
15.28.080 Section 901 Amended--Expenses Incurred b,v City in Repair
or Demolition. Section 901 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 901. The Building Official shall keep an itemized account of
the expense incurred by the City in the repair or demolition of any
building done pursuant to the provisions of Section 701(c) 3 of this
Code. Upon the completion of the work of repair or demolition, the
Building Official shall prepare and file with the City Clerk a report
specifying the work done, the itemized and total cost of the work, a
description of the real property upon which the building or structure
is or was located, and the names and addresses of the persons entitled
to notice pursuant to Subsection (c) of Section 401.
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15.28.090 Section 902 Amended--Council Rulin9. Section 902 of the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 902. Upon receipt of said report, the City Clerk shall
present it to the City Council for consideration. The City Council
shall fix a time, date and place for hearing such report, and any
protests or objections thereto. The City Clerk shall cause notice of
said hearing to be posted upon the property involved, posted as
directed by the City Council so as to give proper public notice, and
served by certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the owner of
the property as his name and address appears on the last equalized
assessment roll of the county, if such so appears, or as known to the
Clerk. Such notice shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the
date set for the hearing and shall specify the day, hour, and place
when the Council will hear and pass upon the Building Official's
report, together with any objections or protest which may be filed as
hereinafter provided by any person interested in or affected by the
proposed charges.
15.28.100 Section 903 Amended--Objections. Section 903 of the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 903. Any person interested in or affected by the proposed
charges may file written protests or objections with the City Clerk at
any time prior to the time set for the hearing on the report of the
Building Official. Each such protest or objection must contain a
description of the property in which the signer thereof is interested
and the grounds of such protest or objection. The City Clerk shall
endorse on every such protest or objection the date it was received.
The protests or objections shall be presented to the City Council at
the time set for the hearing, and no other protests or objections
shall be considered.
15.28.110 Section 904 Amended--Passaqe. Section 904 of the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings is hereby amended to read as
fol 1 ows:
Section 904. Upon the day and hour fixed for the hearing, the City
Council shall hear and pass upon the report of the Building Official
together with any such objections or protests. The Council may make
such revision, correction or modification in the report or the charge
as it may deem just; and when the Council is satisfied with the
correctness of the charge, the report (as submitted or as revised,
corrected or modified) together with the charges shall be confirmed or
rejected. The decision of the City Council on the report and the
charge, and on all protests or objections, shall be final and
concl usi ve.
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SECTION 11. A new Chapter 15.32 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, to read in words and figures, as follows:
CHAPTER 15.32
HOUSING CODE
Sections:
15.32.010 Section 104 Deleted.
15.32.020 Section 201 Subsection (a) and (b) Deleted.
15.32.030 Section 203 Amended -- Housing Advisory and Appeals Board.
15.32.040 Section 204 Deleted.
15.32.010 Section 104 Deleted. Section 104 of said Uniform Housing
Code is hereby deleted.
15.32.020 Section 201~ Subsection (a) and (b) Deleted. Subsections
(a) and (b) of Section 201 of said Uniform Housing Code are hereby deleted.
15.32.030 Section 203 Amended--Housing advisory and appeals board.
Section 203 of said Uniform Housing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 203. "Housing Advisory and Appeals Board" as used herein
shall mean the Board of Appeals as set forth in Section 204 of the
Uniform Administrative Code hereby adopted. Appeals to the board
shall be processed in accordance with the provisions contained in
Section 1201 of this code.
Section 15.32.040 Deleted. Section 204 of the Uniform Housing Code
is hereby deleted.
SECTION 12. A new Chapter 15.36 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, to read in words and figures, as follows:
CHAPTER 15.36
SIGN CODE
Sections:
15.36.010 Section 103 Deleted.
15.36.020 Section 303 Deleted.
15.36.030 Section 304 Amended--Fees.
15.36.040 Chapters 5 through 12 and Chapter 14 Deleted.
15.36.010 Section 103 Deleted. Said Uniform Sign Code is amended by
deleting Section 103 in its entirety.
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15.36.020 Section 303 Deleted. Section 303 of said Uniform Sign
Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
15.36.030 Section 304 Amended--Fees. Section 304 of said Uniform
Sign Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 304. Fees for sign permits and plan checking shall be
calculated as set forth in Section 304 of the Uniform Administrative
Code as herein amended adopted in this Title.
15.36.040 Chapters 5 throu~qh 12 and Chapter 14 Deleted. Said
Uniform Sign Code is hereby amended by deleting Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,
12, and 14 in their entireties.
SECTION 13. A new Chapter 15.40 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamon§a Municipal Code, to read in words and figures, as follows:
CHAPTER 15.40
BUILDING SECURITY CODE
Sections:
Section 15.40.010 Section 4101 Amended--Purpose.
Section 15.40.020 Section 4102 Application.
Section 15.40.030 Section 4106 Amended--Doors and Hardware.
Section 15.40.040 Section 4107 Amended--Sliding Doors.
Section 15.40.050 Section 4108 Amended--Windows.
Section 15.40.060 Section 4109 Amended--Garage Vehicular Access Doors.
Section 15.40.070 Section 4110 through 4115 added--Multiple-family
developments.
Section 15.40.010 Section 4101 Amended--Purpose. Section 4101 of
said Uniform Building Security Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 4101. Purpose. The purpose of this code is to establish
minimum standards to make newly constructed dwelling units and
additions to dwelling units, and private garages resistant to unlawful
entry and to facilitate protection of property.
Section 15.40.020 Section 4102--Application. Section 4102 of said
Uniform Building Security Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 4102. Application. The provisions of this chapter shall
apply to openings into dwelling units of Group R, Division 1
Occupancies, Group R, Division 3 Occupancies and into garages of Group
M-1 Occupancies, as defined in the Uniform Building Code, including
openings between attached garages and dwelling units.
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. An opening in an exterior wall when all portions of such
opening is more than twelve feet (12') vertically or six
feet (6') horizontally from an accessible surface of any
adjoining yard, court, passageway, public way, breezeway,
patio, planter, porch or similar area.
2. An opening in an exterior wall when all portions of such
opening is more than twelve feet (12') vertically or six
feet (6') horizontally from the surface of any adjoining
roof, balcony, landing, stair tread, platform or similar
structure or when every portion of such surface is itself
more than twelve feet (12') above an accessible surface.
3. Openings where the smaller dimension is six inches (6") or
less, provided that the closest edge of such openings is at
least thirty-six inches (36") from the locking device of
the door or window assembly.
4. Openings protected by required fire door assemblies having
a fire endurance rating of not less than 45 minutes.
15.40.030 Section 4106 Amended--Doors and Hardware. Section 4106 of
the Uniform Building Security Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 4106(a). Doors and Hardware. Swinging pedestrian doors and
their hardware regulated by this chapter shall comply with UBC
Standard No. 41-1, Part ~ or equivalent standard. Doors and hardware
shall be installed as tested.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Doors and hardware fabricated and installed as set forth in
Subsections (b) through (i) below.
Section 4106(b). Door Construction. Such doors shall be of solid
construction with a minimum thickness of one and three-quarter inches
(1-3/4") except for recessed panels which may be not less than
nine-sixteenths inches (9/16") thickness.
Section 4106(c). Locking Devices. Such doors shall be equipped with
a double or single cylinder deadbolt lock. The bolt shall have a
minimum projection of one inch (1") and be constructed so as to repel
cutting tool attack. The deadbolt shall have an embedment of at least
three-fourths inch (3/4") into the strike receiving the projected
bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder guard, a minimum of five (5)
pin tumblers, and shall be connected to the inner portion of the lock
by connecting screws of at least one-fourth inch (1/4") in diameter.
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A dual locking mechanism constructed so that both deadbolt and latch
can be retracted by a single action of the inside door knob, or lever,
may be substituted provided it meets all other specifications for
locking devices.
Section 4106(d). Inactive Leaves. Inactive leaves of double doors
shall be equipped with metal flush bolts at top and bottom having a
minimum cross-sectional dimension of one-half inch (1/2") and a
minimum embedment of five-eighths inches (5/8") into the head and
threshold of the frame.
Section 4106(e). Blocking. In wood framing, horizontal blocking
shall be placed between studs at door lock height for three (3) stud
spaces each side of the door openings. Any spaces between jambs and
trimmers and adjoining studs shall be shimmed solid.
Section 4106(f). Stops. Door stops or wooden jambs for in-swinging
doors shall be of one piece construction with the jamb. Jambs for all
doors shall be constructed or protected so as to prevent violation of
the strike.
Section 4106(g). Glazing. Glazing in exterior doors within
thirty-six (36") inches of any locking mechanism shall be of fully
tempered glass or burglary resistant glazing, except when double
cylinder deadbolt locks are installed.
Section 4106(h). Strike plate installation. In wood frame
construction any open space between trin~ners and wood door jambs shall
be solid shimmed by a, single piece extending not less than six inches
(6") above and below the strike plate. Strike plates shall be
attached to wood with not less than two (2) No. 8 x 2" screws.
All strike plates of doors in pairs shall be installed as tested.
Section 4106(i). Hinges. Hinges which are exposed to the exterior
shall be equipped with non-removable hinge pins or a mechanical
interlock to preclude removal of the door from the exterior by
removing the hinge pins.
15.40.040 Section 4107 Amended--Slidin9 Doors. Section 4107 of the
Uniform Building Standard Code is amended to read as follows:
Section 4107. Sliding doors. Sliding Door assemblies regulated by
this chapter shall comply with UBC Standard 411, Part II or equivalent
standard.
15.24.050 Section 4108 Amended--Windows. Section 4108 of the
Uniform Building Security Code is amended to read as follows:
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Section 4108. Windows. Window assemblies which are designed to be
openable and which are regulated by this Chapter shall comply with UBC
Standard 41-2 unless such windows are protected by approved metal
bars, screens or grilles.
15.40.060 Section 4109 Amended--Garage Vehicular Access Doors.
Section 4109 of the Uniform Building Security Code is amended to read as
fol 1 ows:
Section 4109(a). Garage Vehicular Access Doors. Rolling overhead,
solid overhead, swinging/sliding or accordion doors provided for
vehicular access to private garages shall be constructed and installed
as set forth in this section.
Section 4109(b). Such doors shall be provided with an exterior
covering of one of the following:
1. Exterior grade plywood not less than five-sixteenths inches
(5/16") in thickness.
2. Aluminum not less than four-hundredths of an inch (.04") in
thickness.
3. Steel not less than three-hundredths of an inch (.03") in
thickness.
4. Fiberglass having a density of not less than five ounces (5
oz.) per square foot.
5. Wood siding not less than nine-sixteenths of an inch
(9/16") in thickness.
Section 4109(c). Locking Devices. All locking devices utilizing a
cylinder lock shall have a minimum five (5) pin tumbler operation with
the locking bar or bolt extending into the receiving guide a minimum
of one inch (1"). Slide bolt type locking assemblies shall have a
bolt diameter of not less than three-eighths inch (3/8"). Slide bolts
shall penetrate the receiving guide not less than one and one-half
inches (1-1/2") and shall be attached with three (3) bolts that are
not removable from the outside. Rivets shall not be used to attach
slide bolt assemblies.
Doors exceeding sixteen feet (16') in width shall be provided with
opposite, centrally located locking points, either at each side or at
top and bottom of the door.
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EXCEPTIONS:
1. For doors nineteen feet (19') or less in width, a single
locking point may be used if centrally located at the floor
or top of the door.
2. Doors provided with torsion spring counter-balance type
hardware.
Section 4109(d). Frames. Frames for garage vehicle access doors
shall be constructed of one of the following:
1. Aluminum not less than twelve-hundredths of an inch (.12")
in thickness.
2. Steel not less than six-hundredths of an inch (.16") in
thickness.
3. Wood not less than one and one-half inches (1-1/2") in
thickness.
15.40.070 Section 4110 throuqh 4115 Added--Multiple Family
Developments. The Uniform Building Security Code is amended by adding Sections
4110 through 4115 to read as follows:
Section 4110. Complex Diagram. There shall be positioned at each
entrance of a multiple-family development, an illuminated diagra~atic
representation of the complex which shows the location of the viewer
and the unit designations and locations within the complex.
Section 4111. Lighting. Lighting in multiple-family dwellings shall
be as follows:
Aisles, passageways and recesses related to and within the building
complex shall be illuminated with an intensity of at least twenty-five
one-hundredths (.25) footcandles at the ground level during the hours
of darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by vandal-resistant
covers.
Open parking lots and carports shall be provided with a minimum of one
(1) footcandle of light on the parking surface during the hours of
darkness. Lighting devices shall be protected by vandal resistant
coVers.
Section 4112. Keying. Upon occupancy, each dwelli~ng unit in a
subdivision or multiple-family development shall have locks using keys
that are not interchangeable with any other dwelling unit in the
subdivision or mul tiple-family development.
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Section 4113. Definitions.
1. "Burglary Resistant Glazing" means those materials as
defined in Underwriters Laboratory Bulletin 972.
2. "Double Cylinder Deadbolt" means a deadbolt lock which can
be activated only by key on both the interior and the
exterior sides.
3. "Door Stop" means the projection along the top and sides of
a door jamb which checks the door's swinging action.
4. "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed
exclusively for residential occupancy, including
single-family dwellings.
5. "Flushbolt" is a manual, key or turn operated metal bolt
normally used on inactive door(s) and is attached to the
top and bottom of the door and engages in the head and
threshold of the frame.
6. "Single Cylinder Deadbolt" means a deadbolt lock which is
activated from the outside by a key and from the inside by
a knob, thumb-turn, lever, or similar mechanism.
SECTION 14. A New Chapter 15.44 is hereby added to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code, to read, in words and figures, as follows:
CHAPTER 15.44
PENALTIES AND REMEDIES
Sections:
15.44.010 Added--Penalty for Violations.
15.44.020 Added--Civil Remedies Available.
15.44.030 Added--Seve rabi 1 ity.
15.44.010 Added--Penalty for Violation. A new section 15.44.010 is
hereby added to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 15.44.010. Penalty for Violation of Title. It shall be
unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate
any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of
this Title or the Codes adopted hereby. Any person, firm,
partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this Title or
the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its
requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6)
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months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person,
firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of separate
offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any
violation of any of the provisions of this Title or the Codes adopted
hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm,
partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as
provided in this Title.
15.44.020 Added--Civil Remedies Available. A new section 15.44.020
is hereby added to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 15.44.020. Civil Procedures Available. The violation of any
of the provisions of this Title or the Codes adopted hereby shall
constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the City through civil
process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent
injunction or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of
such nuisances.
15.44.030 Added--Severabilit~. A new section 15.44.030 is hereby
added to the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows:
Section 15.44.030. Severability. The City Council hereby declares
that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of
this Title or the Codes hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid
by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by
reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions,
sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Title and the Codes
hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 15. The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk
shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage
at least once in The Daily Report, a newspaper of general circulation published
in the City of Ontario, California, and circulated in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 1987.
AYES: Brown, Buquet, Stout, King, Wright
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Dennis L. Stout, Mayor
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ATTEST:
B~verly ~. Authelet, City Clerk
I, BEVERLY A. AUTHELET, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was given
a first reading at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held on the 15th day of April, 1987; a public hearing was held on 1st
day of July, 1987, and was finally passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 5th day of August, 1987.
Executed this 6th day of August, 1987 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Beverly AT/Authelet, City Clerk