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HomeMy WebLinkAbout956 - OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 956 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE 'INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2", 2018 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE", 2018 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 2018 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 2018 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 2017 EDITION, INCLUDING ANNEXES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE", INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE; AND THE 2018 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND PENALTIES, AND AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE. 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. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 1 of 18 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, 15.26, 15.28, 15.30, 15.32 and 15.34 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 Sections: 15.04.010 Codes adoption. 15.04.020 Penalties. 15.04.030 Civil remedies available "Sec. 15.04.010 Codes adoption. The 2019 California Building Code, based on the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2", 2018 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2019 California Residential Code, based on the "International Residential Code", 2018 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2019 California Mechanical Code, incorporating the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 2018 Edition; including all appendices thereto; the 2019 California Plumbing Code, incorporating the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 2018 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2019 California Electrical Code, incorporating the " National Electrical Code ", 2017 Edition; including all annexes thereto; the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code; the 2019 California Historical Building Code; the 2019 California Referenced Standards Code; the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code; and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code; are hereby adopted by reference in their entirety and amended in Chapters 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.30, 15.32, and 15.34 herein, shall comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. 15.04.020 Penalties. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 2 of 18 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 15 or the secondary codes adopted hereby. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this Title 15 or the secondary 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 $1,000.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding six 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 Title 15 or the secondary 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 section. 15.04.030 Civil remedies available. The violation of any of the provisions of this Title 15 or the secondary 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 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. 15.12.020 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 15.12.035 Section 710A.3.3 amended - Detached miscellaneous structures 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 — Basic design wind speed. 15.12.065 Section 1803.5.11 amended — Seismic design categories C through F. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 3 of 18 15.12.070 Section 3109.2 added — California Swimming Pool Act. 15.12.080 Section J101 of Appendix J amended — Scope. 15.12.090 Section J101.1 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 J109.5 of Appendix J amended — Site and lot grading for drainage. 15.12.140 Section J110.3 of Appendix J amended — Temporary erosion control during grading. 15.12.150 Section J112.1 of Appendix J added — Protection of adjacent property. 15.12.160 Section J113.1 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 [A]105.2 of the Building Code is hereby amended by amending item 2 to read as follows: 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. 5.12.020 Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended— Board of Appeals. Section [A]113.1 of Chapter 1, Division II is 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 Official 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 Ordinance No. 956 - Page 4 of 18 experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official 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 Official. 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 Official 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. 15.12.035 Accessory Structures. Section 710A.3.3 amended - Detached miscellaneous structures. Section 710A.3.3 is hereby amended to read as follows: 710A 3.3 Applicable detached miscellaneous structures that are installed at a distance of more than 3 feet but less than 50 feet from an applicable building shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or of ignition -resistant materials as described in Section 704.A.2. 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 2019 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 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. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 5 of 18 IA IB IIA IIB IIIA 111B 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 15.12.060 Section 1609.3 amended — Basic design wind speed. Section 1609.3 is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows: The basic wind speed used in the City is 96 miles per hour and Vasd is 75 miles per hour with Exposure C as described in Section 1609.4.3 shall be used. 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. 15.12.070 Section 3109.2 added — California Swimming Pool Act Section 3109.2 is hereby added to read as follows: 3109.2 One (1) of the seven (7) drowning prevention safety features must be an enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 of the California Swimming Pool Safety Act. The second required drowning prevention feature must be 1 (one) of the remaining 6 (six) features listed in Section 115923. 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 J101 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 Official 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 Ordinance No. 956 - Page 6 of 18 receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official, 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 J103.2 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 Official, 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. 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. 15.12.110 Section J104 of Appendix J amended — Permit application and submittal. Sections J 104.5 and J 104.6 are hereby added to read as follows: Ordinance No. 956 - Page 7 of 18 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: 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. 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. 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 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. 15.12.135 Section J109.5 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. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 8 of 18 15.12.140 Section J110.3 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 J112.1 of Appendix J added — Protection of adjacent property Section J112 is hereby added to read as follows: Section J112.1 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, 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 J113.1 of Appendix J added — Dust control. Section J113.1 is hereby added to read as follows: Section J113.1 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, a 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. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 9 of 18 15.14.030 Sections 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. 15.14.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended —Work exempt from permit. Section R105.2 of the Residential Code is herebyamended by amending items 1 and 2 and adding new items 11 and 12 to readasfollows: 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. 12. Non -fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. 15.14.020 Section 1.8.8.1 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 Official 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 Official 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 Official. 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 Ordinance No. 956 - Page 10 of 18 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 Official 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. 15.14.040 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. 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: 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. 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. Class 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 15.14.07 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." Ordinance No. 956 - Page 11 of 18 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 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Permit fees. 15.16.020 Table 104.5 of Chapter 1, Division II deleted — Mechanical permit fees. 15.16.030 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — General. 15.16.010 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. 15.16.020 Table 104.5 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees. Table 104.5 of the Mechanical Code is hereby deleted. 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 determinations made by the Building Official 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 Official 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 Official." SECTION 7: Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 956 - Page 12 of 18 "CHAPTER 15.20 PLUMBING CODE Sections: 15.20.010 Section 107.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended — Board of Appeals. 15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees. 15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit Fees. 15.20.040 Appendix L deleted. 15.20.050 Section 609.3.1 added — Under concrete slab. 15.20.060 Section H701.2 amended — Multiple installations. 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 determinations made by the Building Official 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 Official 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 Official. 15.20.020 Section 104.5 amended - Fees. Section 104.5 is hereby amended to read as follows: 104.5 Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council. 15.20.030 Table 104.5 deleted - Plumbing permit fees. Table 104.5 is hereby deleted. 15.20.040 Appendix L deleted. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 13 of 18 Appendix L is hereby deleted. 15.20.050 Section 609.3.1 added — Under concrete slab. 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. During construction the protective sleeve shall be capped at both ends until the copper tubing is installed and released for inspection. 15.20.060 Section H701.2 Amended — Multiple Installations. Section H701.2 is hereby amended to read as follows: 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 89.108.4.5 amended — Permits, fees, applications and inspections. 15.24.020 Section 89.108.8.1 amended — Board of Appeals. 15.24.010 Section 89.108.4.5 amended —Permits, fees, applications and inspections. Section 89.108.4.5 is hereby added to read as follows: Ordinance No. 956 - Page 14 of 18 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 Official. Exception: Owner -builder permit may be issued for Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancy with the approval of the Building Official. 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 determinations made by the Building Official 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 Official 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 Official." 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 15.26.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]" SECTION 10: Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "CHAPTER 15.28 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE 15.28.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]" SECTION 11: Chapter 15.30 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Ordinance No. 956 - Page 15 of 18 "CHAPTER 15.30 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE 15.30.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]" SECTION 12: Chapter 15.32 of Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "CHAPTER 15.32 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 15.32.010 Chapter 3 amended -General Requirements 15.32.010 Chapter 3 General Requirements is amended by deletion of sections 302.4, 302.8, 303.2." SECTION 13: A new Chapter 15.34 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to read as follows: "CHAPTER 15.34 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE 15.34.010 [Section reserved for future amendments.]" SECTION 14: 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. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 16 of 18 SECTION 15: 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 16: 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 17: Effective date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after adoption, but no sooner than January 1, 2020. SECTION 18: 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. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 17 of 18 PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 41h day of December, 2019. '1 f ne B. Kennedy, Mayor Pro T ATTEST: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA ) 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 6th day of November 2019, and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga held on the 4th day of December 2019. AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Scott and Spagnolo NOES: None ABSENT: Michael ABSTAINED: None Executed this 5' day of December 2019, at Rancho Cucamonga, California. Ordinance No. 956 - Page 18 of 18