HomeMy WebLinkAbout862 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. 862
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24 AND 15.26
OF TITLE 15, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL
CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2",
2012 EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; 2013
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE" 2012 EDITION
INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE", 2012 EDITION; INCLUDING
APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE",
2012 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE
2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING
THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 2011 EDITION,
INCLUDING ANNEXES THERETO; 2013 CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES
THERETO; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS,
DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS.
A. RECITALS.
(i) Government Code Section 50022.1, et seq., authorizes the adoption by
reference of the Codes specified in the title of the Ordinance.
(ii) At least one copy of each of said Codes certified as full, true and correct
by the City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga have been filed in
the Office of the City Clerk 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.
(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 ordains
as follows:
SECTION 1: In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of this
Ordinance.
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SECTION 2: Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24 and
15.26 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code, entitled Buildings and Construction, are hereby
amended as provided for herein, provided that said
amendments shall not apply to or excuse any violation
thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance and provided further that the provisions of Title
15 as exist prior to the adoption of this ordinance shall
continue to be applicable to construction for which permits
have been issued prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.04
CODES ADOPTION
Section:
15.04.010 Codes adoption.
15.04.010 Codes adoption.
The 2013 California Building Code, incorporating the 'International Building
Code, Volumes 1 and 2", 2012 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2013
California Residential Code, incorporating the "International Residential Code",
2012 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2013 California Mechanical
Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 2012 Edition; including all
appendices thereto; the 2013 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the
"Uniform Plumbing Code", 2012 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the
2013 California Electrical Code, incorporating the " National Electrical Code ",
2011 Edition; including all annexes thereto; and the 2013 California Green
Building Standards Code; are hereby adopted by reference in their entirety and
amended in Chapters 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, and 15.26 herein, and
the same, together with the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, 1997 Edition, and the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, shall
comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga."
SECTION 4: Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.12
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BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended —
Referenced Codes.
15.12.010 Section [A1105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended —
Work exempt from permit.
15.12.015 Section [A]105.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended —
Application for permit.
15.12.020 Sections [A]113.1 and [A]113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II
amended —
Board of appeals.
15.12.030 Sections [A]114.1 and [A]114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II
amended —Violations
15.12.040 Section 903 amended — Fire protection systems.
15.12.050 Table 1505.1 amended — Minimum roof covering
classification.
15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended— Basic wind speed.
15.12.070 Appendix chapter deleted.
15.12.080 Section J101.1 of Appendix J amended— Scope.
15.12.090 Section J101 of Appendix J amended — Special requirements
for hazardous conditions.
15.12.100 Section J103.2 of Appendix J amended — Exemptions.
15.12.110 Section J104 of Appendix J amended — Permit application
and submittal.
15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended —General
15.12.130 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended — Drainage across
property lines.
15.12.140 Section J110 of Appendix J amended —Temporary erosion
control during grading.
15.12.150 Section J113 of Appendix J added — Protection of
adjacent property.
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15.12.160 Section J114 of Appendix J added — Dust control.
15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended — Referenced codes.
Sections [A]101.4.1, [A]101.4.2, [A]101.4.3, [A]101.4.4 are deleted.
15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended - Work exempt from
permit.
Section [A1105.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended by amending items 1
and 2, and adding a new item 14, to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet and 8 feet in maximum height as long as the structure is not
located in required setbacks as determined by the Planning Department.
2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or
masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent
grade unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III-A liquids.
14. Flag pole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot
15.12.015 Section [A]105.3 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended —Application for permit.
Section [A1105.3.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.3.3 Qualification of permittee. No person shall be issued a permit under
this Chapter until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct
classification is presented to the Building Official.
Exception: Owner-builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group
U occupancy and the permitted work including labor and material cost of $500 or
less for all other occupancy groups with the approval of the Building Official.
15.12.020 Section [A]113.1 and [A]113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of
appeals.
Sections [A1113.1 and [A]113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II are hereby amended to
read as follows:
[A]113.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination
made by the Building and Safety Services Director relative to the application
and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board
of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction
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and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building and Safety
Services Director shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary
to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The
Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall
render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate
copy to the Building and Safety Services Director.
[A]113.3 Qualifications. Deleted.
15.12.030 Section [A]114.1 and [A]114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended —Violations
Sections [A]114.1 and [A]114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II is hereby amended to
read as follows:
[A]114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or
maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this
code.
[A]114.2 Notice of violation. The Building and Safety Services Director is
authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for
the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving removal,
demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the
provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal
action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
15.12.040 Section 903 Amended — Fire protection systems.
Amendments to Section 903 shall be those amendments adopted by the City for
Section 903 of the California Fire Code — Automatic Sprinkler Systems, all of
which are incorporated by reference herein.
15.12.050 Table 1505.1 Amended — Minimum roof covering classification
Table 1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 1505.1
Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new
buildings, re-roofs or additions.
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A B* B* 8*
*See Section 1505.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard
Severity
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15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended — Basic wind speed.
Section 1609.3 is hereby amended to by adding a sentence at the end of the
section to read as follows:
For areas north of Banyan Street, new structures shall be designed for a
minimum wind speed Vfm of 85 miles per hour and V3s of 100 miles per hour
15.12.070 Appendix chapters deleted.
Appendices chapters A, B, C, D, F, H, K in the Building Code are hereby deleted.
15.12.080 Section J101.1 of Appendix J amended - Scope
J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and
earthwork construction, including fills and embankments. Where conflicts occur
between the technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report,
the geotechnical report shall govern. In addition, the designs of the work as
described above need to meet the recognized and accepted civil and
geotechnical engineering practices and principles.
15.12.090 Section J 101 of Appendix J amended — Special requirements for
hazardous conditions.
Section J101.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
J101.3 Special requirements for hazardous conditions.
Whenever the Building and Safety Services Director determines that any existing
excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a hazard to life
and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability
of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property upon which the
excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control of said property,
upon receipt of notice in writing from the Building and Safety Services Director,
shall within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or
embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the
requirements of this code.
15.12.100 Section J103.2 of Appendix J -amended — Exemptions.
Section J 103.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions:
A grading permit is not required for the following:
1. When approved by the Building and Safety Services Director, grading in an
isolated, self-contained area if there is no danger to private or public property.
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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 or
exempt any excavation having an unsupported height greater than 5 feet
(1524mm) 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 or 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.
8. An excavation that (1) is less than 2 feet (610mm) in depth or (2) does not
create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1524mm) in height and steeper than 1
unit vertical in 2 units horizontal.
9. A fill less than 1 foot (305mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a
slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or a cut less
than 3 feet (914mm) in depth, not intended to support structures, or does not
exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3m) on any one lot and does not obstruct a
drainage course.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Appendix shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the
provisions of this chapter or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
15.12.110 Section J104 of Appendix J amended — Permit application and submittal.
Sections J104.5 and J104.6 are hereby added to read as follows:
J104.5 Plan Information. In addition to the requirements in Section J104.2, the
permittee shall provide other technical information as required by the Building
and Safety department's hand-outs policies and standards.
J104.6 As-built plans. The permittee shall provide a copy of as-built plans to
the City for a permanent record at the end of the approved grading work.
15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended —General
Section J105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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J105.1 General. Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1,
Division II of this code and requirements established, by approved policies and
procedures of the Building and Safety department. An engineer shall provide
grading inspections and certifications for the work.
15.12.130 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended — Drainage across property lines.
Section J109.4 is amended by adding the following to the end section as follows:
For Single Family Lot Drainage
1. Whenever possible, drainage from single family lots shall flow directly to a
street.
2. If it should be determined necessary to allow offside drainage to flow through
a single family lot (to preserve down lot views, esthetics, accept flow from
offsite property, etc.), the following shall apply:
a. Drainage from only one lot shall flow through only one other lot.
b. A drainage easement shall be provided/obtained over the lot
accepting the drainage.
c. The drainage shall be contained within either a concrete/rock lined
swale or a reinforced concrete pipe.
d. The drainage facility shall be designed with excess capacity to
account for the probable lack of necessary maintenance. Therefore, it
shall be designed to convey two times the runoff from a 100 year
storm with the minimum diameter for a pipe being 12 inches.
15.12.140 Section J110 of Appendix J amended — Temporary erosion control during
grading.
Section J110.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
J110.3 Temporary erosion control during grading work.
The permittee shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures
necessary to protect adjacent watercourses and public or private property from
damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud or debris origination from the
site during the grading operation regardless of lot size.
15.12.150 Section J113 of Appendix J added — Protection of adjacent property.
Section J113 is hereby added to read as follows:
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J113 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, a sidewalk, alley, or other public or private
property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, cracking,
or other damage which might result.
15.12.160 Section J114 of Appendix J added — Dust control.
Section J114 is hereby added to read as follows:
J114 Dust Control. The owner of the site or the project contractor shall put into
effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to prevent dust
blowing from the site to adjacent properties. Prior to the permit issuance, dust
control sign and required contact information as required by the department's
policy shall be installed at the site."
SECTION 5: Chapter 15.14 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.14
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Work
exempt from permit.
15.14.020 Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1, Division I amended — Board of
appeals.
15.14.030 Section R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended —
Violations.
15.14.040 Section R301.2.1 amended —Wind design criteria.
15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 amended —Geotechnical evaluation.
15.14.060 Section R902.1 amended — Roofing covering materials.
15.14.070 Appendices deleted.
15.14.080 Section AG105.2.1 of Appendix G amended - Barrier
requirements
15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended —Work exempt from permit.
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Section R105.2 of the Residential Code is hereby amended by amending items 1
and 2 and adding a new item 11 and 12 to read as follows:
1. One-story detached accessory structure used as tool and storage sheds
playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet and 8 feet in maximum height as long as the structure is not
located in required setbacks as determined by the Planning Department.
2. Wood, chain-link, plastic, metal or similar fences not over 6 feet in height or
masonry, concrete fence not over 3 feet in height above the lowest adjacent
grade unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or III-A liquids
11. Flag pole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot.
12. Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not
over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
15.14.020 Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1, Division I amended — Board of appeals.
Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1, Division I is hereby amended to read as follows:
1.8.8.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made
by the Building and Safety Services Director relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction
and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building and Safety Services
Director shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board
but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt
rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building and
`Safety Services Director.
15.14.030 Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter I, Division II — amended —
Violations.
Sections R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II are hereby amended to
read as follows:
R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or
maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this
code.
R113.2 Notice of violation. The Building and Safety Services Director is
authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for
the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving removal
demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the
provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal
action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
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15.14.040 Section R301.2.1 Amended —Wind design criteria.
Section R301.2.1 is hereby amended to by adding a sentence at the end of the
section to read as follows:
For areas north of Banyan Street, new structures shall be designed for a
minimum wind Speed Vfm of 85 miles per hour and V3s of 100 miles per hour
with exposure C.
15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 Amended —Geotechnical evaluation.
Section R401.4.1 is hereby amended to by adding a sentence at the end of the
section to read as follows:
A geotechnical or soil report is required for the new construction or when an
addition is more than 50% of the existing floor area.
15.14.060 Section R902.1 Amended - Roofing covering materials.
Section R902.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A
minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this
section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be
tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new
buildings, re roofs or additions except for the construction of roofs in very High
Fire Hazard Zones.
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A B* B* B*
*See Section 902.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard
Severity
Except as revised above, all provisions of Section R902 remain unchanged.
15.14.070 Appendices deleted.
Appendices A,B,C,D,E,F,I,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q of the California Residential Code are
hereby deleted.
15.14.080 Section AG105.2 of Appendix G amended — Barrier requirements.
Section AG105.2 of Appendix G is hereby amended by replacing "48 inches" in
the first sentence of Item 1, with "60 inches."
SECTION 6: Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"CHAPTER 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.16.010 Section 108.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — General.
15.16.015 Section 113.0 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permit
issuance
15.16.020 Section 114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit fees.
15.16.030 Section 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Plan review
fees.
15.16.040 Table 114.1 of Chapter 1, Division II deleted — Mechanical
permit fees.
15.16.010 Section 108.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended -General.
Section 108.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
108.1 General.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made
by the Building and Safety Services Director relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction
and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building and Safety Services
Director shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board
but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt
rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building and
Safety Services Director.
15.16.015 Section 113.0 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permit issuance
Section 113.6 is hereby added to read as follows:
113.6 Qualification of permittee. No person shall be issued a permit under this
Chapter until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct classification is
presented to the Building Official.
Exception: Owner-builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group
U occupancy and the permitted work including labor and material cost of$500 or
less for all other occupancy groups with the approval of the Building Official.
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15.16.020 Section 114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit fees.
Section 114.2 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.2 Permit Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.
15.16.030 Section 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Plan review fees.
Section 114.3 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.3 Plan Review Fees.
When Section 114.2 requires submittal documents, a plan review fee shall be
paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan
review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review,
an additional plan review fee shall be charged.
15.16.040 Table 114.1 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees.
Table 114.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted."
SECTION 7: Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.20
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
15.20.010 Section 102.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of
appeals
15.20.015 Section 103.0 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permits and
inspections
15.20.020 Section 103.4 amended - Permit fees.
15.20.030 Section 103.4.1 amended - Plan review fees.
15.20.040 Table 103.4 deleted - Plumbing permit fees.
15.20.050 Appendix Chapter deleted.
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15.20.060 Section 609.3.1 added— Copper tubing.
15.20.070 Section 701.1 amended —ABS and PVC materials.
15.20.080 Section 701.1 amended—ABS and PVC materials for
residential construction
15.20.010 Section 102.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of appeals
Section 102.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
102.3. Board of appeals
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made
by the Building and Safety Services Director relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction
and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building and Safety Services
Director shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board
but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board shall adopt
rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and
findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building and
Safety Director.
15.20.015 Section 103.0 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permits and inspections
Section 103.3.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
103.3.5 Qualification of permittee. No person shall be issued a permit under
this Chapter until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct
classification is presented to the Building Official.
Exception: Owner-builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group
U occupancy and the permitted work including labor and material cost of$500 or
less for all other occupancy groups with the approval of the Building Official.
15.20.020 Section 103.4 amended - Permit fees.
Section 103.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.4 Permit Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.
15.20.030 Section 103.4.1 amended - Plan review fees.
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Section 103.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.4.1 Plan Review Fees.
When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by 103.2.1, a plan review
fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
Said plan review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an
additional review fee shall be charged.
15.20.040 Table 103.4 deleted - Plumbing permit fees.
Table 103.4 is hereby deleted.
15.20.050 Appendix Chapter deleted.
Appendix L of the California Plumbing Code is hereby deleted.
15.20.060 Section 609.3.1 added —Copper tubing.
Section 609.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
609.3.1 Copper tubing serving plumbing fixtures within dwelling unit kitchen
islands shall be installed without joints and the installation shall satisfy the
following requirements.
(1) The copper tubing shall be installed within a watertight continuous sleeve
that prevents direct contact between the copper tubing and underslab
soils.
(2) During construction the protective sleeve shall be capped at both ends
until the copper tubing is installed and released for service.
15.20.070 Section 701.1 amended —ABS and PVC materials.
A sentence is added to the end of Section 701.1 to read as follows:
ABS and PVC materials shall not be used in fire-resistive buildings. Non-
combustible material such as cast iron must be used.
15.20.080 Section 701.1 Amended — ABS and PVC materials for residential
construction.
A sentence is added to the end of Section 701.1 to read as follows:
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For buildings or the portion of a building with three stories or more, non-
combustible material such as cast iron material shall be used for the entire
building or portion of three stories or more."
SECTION 8: Chapter 15.24 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.24
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
15.24.010 Section 80.15 of Annex H amended — Board of appeals.
15.24.020 Section 80.19 amended — Permits and approvals
15.24.010 Section 80.15 of Annex H amended — Board of appeals.
Section 80.15 Annex H is hereby amended to read as follows:
80.15. Board of appeals.
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made
by the Building and Safety Services Director relative to the application and
interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of
Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by
experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction
and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
The Building and Safety Services Director shall be an ex officio member of and
shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before
the Board. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business,
and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a
duplicate copy to the Building and Safety Services Director."
15.24.019 Section 80.19 of Annex H amended — Permits and approvals
Section 80.19 (I) of Annex H is hereby added to read as follows:
80.19(1) Qualification of permittee. No person shall be issued a permit under
this Chapter until a valid California Contractor's License of the correct
classification is presented to the Building Official.
Exception: Owner-builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group
U occupancy and the permitted work including labor and material cost of$500 or
less for all other occupancy groups with the approval of the Building Official.
SECTION 9: Chapter 15.26 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"CHAPTER 15.26
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.26.010 [Reserved for future amendments.]
15.26.010 Section [Reserved for future amendments.]"
SECTION 10: Penalties. 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 Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby.
Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any
provision of this Ordinance 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 ($1,00000) or by
imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Each 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 Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is
committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm,
partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable
therefore as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 11: Civil remedies available. The violation of any of the provisions of
this Ordinance 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.
SECTION 12: Severability. The City Council hereby declares that should any
provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance
or the Code 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 Ordinance and
the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 13: 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 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, a
newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Ontario,
California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November 2013.
AYES: Alexander, Michael, Spagnolo, Steinorth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
A Sea
Michae , Mayor
ATTEST:
Jan e C. Reynolds, City Clerk
I, JANICE C. REYNOLDS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting of
the Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 16th day of October 2013, and was
passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the
20th day of November 2013.
Executed this 21st day of November 2013, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
fJa ice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
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