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ORDINANCE NO. 899
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 2016
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2", 2015
EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; 2016
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE
“INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE” 2015 EDITION
INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE", 2015 EDITION; INCLUDING
APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE",
2015 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2016
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 2014 EDITION, INCLUDING
ANNEXES THERETO; 2016 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.
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
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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.
“Sec. 15.04.010 Codes adoption.
The 2016 California Building Code, incorporating the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and
2", 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2016 California Residential Code,
incorporating the “International Residential Code”, 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto;
the 2016 California Mechanical Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 2015 Edition;
including all appendices thereto; the 2016 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the "Uniform
Plumbing Code", 2015 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2016 California Electrical
Code, incorporating the " National Electrical Code ", 2014 Edition; including all annexes thereto;
and the 2016 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
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.12.005 Section [A]101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Referenced
codes.
15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 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
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15.12.040 Section 903 amended – Automatic sprinkler systems.
15.12.050 Table 1505.1 amended – Minimum roof covering classification for
types of construction.
15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended – Ultimate design wind speed.
15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended – Seismic design categories C through F.
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.
15.12.135 Section J109 of Appendix J amended – Site and lot grading for
drainage.
15.12.140 Section J110 of Appendix J amended – Temporary erosion
control during grading.
15.12.150 Section J112 of Appendix J added – Protection of
adjacent property.
15.12.160 Section J113 of Appendix J added – Dust control.
“Sec. 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.
“Sec. 15.12.010 Section [A]105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended - Work exempt
from permit.
Section [A]105.2 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 is not greater than 120 square feet
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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.
14. Flag pole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot.
“Sec. 15.12.015 Section [A]105.3 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended – Application for
permit.
Section [A]105.3.3 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 and Safety Services Director.
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 and Safety Services Director.
“Sec. 15.12.020 Sections [A]113.1 and [A]113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended –
Board of appeals.
Sections [A]113.1 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 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.
“Sec. 15.12.030 Sections [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 are 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
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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.
“Sec. 15.12.040 Section 903 Amended – Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
Amendments to Section 903 shall be those amendments adopted by the City and/or the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District for Section 903 of the 2016 California Fire Code – Automatic
Sprinkler Systems, all of which are incorporated by reference herein.
“Sec. 15.12.050 Table 1505.1 Amended – Minimum roof covering classification for
types of construction.
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* B*
*See Section 1505.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity
“Sec. 15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended – Ultimate design wind speed.
Section 1609.3 is hereby amended to by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
The ultimate design wind speed used in the City is 110 miles per hour for Vult and Vasd is 85
miles per hour with Exposure C as described in Section 1609.4.3 shall be used.
“Sec. 15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended – Seismic Design Categories C through
F.
Section 1803.5.11 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
The geotechnical investigation shall be conducted for all new structures or additions to existing
buildings where the addition is more than 50% of the existing floor area. Any geotechnical reports
that are more than 3 years old shall be required to submit an updated geotechnical report.
“Sec. 15.12.070 Appendix chapters deleted.
Appendix chapters A, B, C, D, F, H, K, and M in the Building Code are hereby deleted.
“Sec. 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
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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.
“Sec. 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.
“Sec. 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.
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.
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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 any soil work that does not disturb soil
exceeding 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.
“Sec. 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.
“Sec. 15.12.120 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended – General.
Section J105.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
J105.1 General. Inspections shall be governed by Section 110, Chapter 1, Division II of this code
and other requirements established by approved policies and procedures of the Building and
Safety department. An engineer shall provide grading inspections and certifications for the work
done at the site.
“Sec. 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 of the 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 offsite 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.
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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.
“Sec. 15.12.135 Section J109 of Appendix J amended – Site and lot grading for
drainage.
Section J 109.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
The site or lot grading shall meet the requirements as specified in Section 1804.4 - Site Grading
of the California Building Code Volume 2.
“Sec. 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.
“Sec. 15.12.150 Section J112 of Appendix J added – Protection of adjacent property.
Section J112 is hereby added to read as follows:
SECTION J112
PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY
J112.1 General. 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.
“Sec. 15.12.160 Section J113 of Appendix J added – Dust control.
Section J113 is hereby added to read as follows:
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SECTION J113
DUST CONTROL
J113.1 General. 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 1.8.8.1 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.
“Sec. 15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended – Work exempt from
permit.
Section R105.2 of the Residential Code is hereby amended by amending items 1 and 2 and
adding new items 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.
11. Flag pole not to exceed 20 feet in height above ground in a residential lot.
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12. Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet
9 inches in height.
“Sec. 15.14.020 Section 1.8.8.1 of Chapter 1, Division I amended – Board of Appeals.
Section 1.8.8.1 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.
“Sec. 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.
“Sec. 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:
The ultimate design wind speed used in the City is 110 miles per hour for Vult and Vasd is 85
miles per hour with Exposure C as described in Section R301.2.1.4.
“Sec. 15.14.050 Section R401.4.1 amended – Geotechnical evaluation.
Section R401.4.1 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as
follows:
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A geotechnical or soil report is required for the new construction or when an addition is more than
50% of the existing floor area. Any reports that are more than 3 years old shall be required to
provide an updated report or a soil letter.
“Sec. 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 R902.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity
Except as revised above, all provisions of Section R902 remain unchanged.
“Sec. 15.14.070 Appendices deleted.
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, and W of the California Residential
Code are hereby deleted.
SECTION 6: Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.16
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.16.010 Section 104.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Permit issuance.
15.16.015 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Permit fees.
15.16.020 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II deleted – Mechanical permit
fees.
15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – General.
“Sec. 15.16.010 Section 104.4 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Permit issuance.
Section 104.4.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
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104.4.7 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 and
Safety Services Director.
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 and Safety Services Director.
“Sec. 15.16.015 Section 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit fees.
Section 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5 Permit Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.
“Sec. 15.16.020 Table 104.5 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees.
Table 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted.
“Sec. 15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - General.
Section 107.1 of the Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 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.”
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 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Board of Appeals.
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15.20.015 Section 104.0 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Permits.
15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees.
15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing Permit Fees.
15.20.040 Appendix Chapter deleted.
15.20.050 Section 609.3 amended – Under Concrete Slab.
15.20.060 Section 701.2 amended – Drainage Piping.
15.20.070 Section 701.2 amended – Drainage Piping.
15.20.080 Section H 701.2 amended – Multiple Installations.
“Sec. 15.20.010 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Board of Appeals.
Section 107.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.1 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 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 Services Director.
“Sec. 15.20.015 Section 104.0 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Permits.
Section 104.4.7 is hereby added to read as follows:
104.4.7 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 and
Safety Services Director.
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 and Safety Services Director.
“Sec. 15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees.
Section 104.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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104.5 Fees.
The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.
“Sec. 15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit fees.
Table 104.5 is hereby deleted.
“Sec. 15.20.040 Appendix Chapter deleted.
Appendix L of the California Plumbing Code is hereby deleted.
“Sec. 15.20.050 Section 609.3 amended – Under Concrete Slab.
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.
“Sec. 15.20.060 Section 701.2 amended – Drainage Piping.
A sentence is added to the end of Section 701.2 to read as follows:
ABS and PVC materials shall not be used in fire-resistive buildings of any occupancy unless it
can be clearly demonstrated that a listed fire-stopping material can be used to provide the required
protection of the penetration per the California Building Code section 714.
“Sec. 15.20.070 Section 701.2 amended – Drainage Piping.
Section 701.2(2)(a) amended to read as follows:
ABS and PVC installation are prohibited in buildings of three stories or more. Buildings that have
three stories but have sections that are less than three stories for the purpose of this requirement,
will be considered a three story building unless it is approved otherwise by the Building and Safety
Services Director.
“Sec. 15.20.080 Section H701.2 Amended – Multiple Installations.
Section H701.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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H701.2 Multiple Installations.
Multiple seepage pit installations shall be served through an approved distribution box. The inlet
into the pit shall have an approved vented leg fitting extending not less than 12 inches below the
inlet fitting.
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 89.108.4 amended – Permits, Fees, Applications and
Inspections.
15.24.020 Section 89.108.8 amended – Board of Appeals.
“Sec. 15.24.010 Section 89.108.4 amended – Permits, Fees, Applications and Inspections.
Section 89.108.4.5 is hereby added to read as follows:
89.108.4.5 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
and Safety Services Director.
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 and Safety Services Director.
“Sec. 15.24.020 Section 89.108.8.1 amended – Board of Appeals.
Section 89.108.8.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
89.108.8.1 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.”
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SECTION 9: Chapter 15.26 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 15.26
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
15.26.010 [Reserved for future amendments.]
“Sec. 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 ($1,000) 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 Rancho Cucamonga,
California, and circulated in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2016.
AYES: Alexander, Kennedy, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Michael
ABSTAINED: None
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L. Dennis Mic I, M yor
ATTEST:
60 ice C. Reynolds, City C rk
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 City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 19' day of
October 2016, and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho
Cucamonga held on the 16' day of November 2016.
Executed this 17th day of November 2016, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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J ice C. Reynolds, City Clerk
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