HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-130 - Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2022-130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, SETTING FORTH
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, RESIDENTIAL CODE, PLUMBING
CODE, ELECTRICAL CODE AND MECHANICAL CODE
BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHICAL AND/OR
GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Rancho
Cucamonga may adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed
building standards as are contained in the codes required to be adopted by the State pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18930; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated to adopt the building standards and
other rules contained in the model codes specified in Health and Safety Code Section 17922,
and to publish said codes, as amended, collectively as the California Building Standards Code;
and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5(a) and 18941.5(b) permit the
City to amend building standards in the codes comprising the California Building Standards
Code based on findings that such amendments are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga does hereby
find and resolve as follows:
Section 1. The Building and Safety Department has recommended that changes and
modifications be made to the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code,
Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Residential Code, and that such modifications are
reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, as described
below:
A. Climatic Conditions
1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Rancho
Cucamonga and San Bernardino County in general. These winds, which can
cause small fires which spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high
fire danger in the area and create the need for an increased level of fire
protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department
response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of
multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.
2. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in a
semi-arid Mediterranean type of climate which predisposes all fuels to rapid
ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire
protection measures.
B. Geographical Conditions
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1. San Bernardino County and the City of Rancho Cucamonga are located in
Seismic Zone 4. There are earthquake faults that run along the northern, eastern
and southwestern boundaries of the County. The Cucamonga Fault and San
Andreas Fault are the major earthquake faults lying on the northern part of the
City. They can create major damages and pose one of the greatest hazards to
lives and properties in the county. The San Jose Fault together with the Whittier
Fault on the southwest location of the county and the San Jacinto Fault on the
eastern part of the County can also create major earthquakes with tremendous
damages. Experts predict a major earthquake might occur in our area within the
next 50 years. This situation creates a need for additional fire, life, safety
protection measures.
2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Rancho
Cucamonga often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at
risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any
earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition
makes the need for additional on-site protection for property occupants
necessary.
C. Topographical Conditions
1. The City is built on soil with high degrees of landslides, rockslides from the
adjacent foothills and mountains. In addition, the majority of the City has steep
hills and streets with great potential of flooding and erosion problems which
inhibit firefighting and rescuing capabilities.
Specific amendments to the 2022 Editions of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code,
Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, and Residential Code, as set forth in City of Rancho
Cucamonga Ordinance No. 1011 are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic,
geological, and/or topographic conditions cited above in this Resolution and are listed as
follows:
Building Code amendments Findings section(s)
Section 101.4 Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 105.2 Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 113.1 Administrative
Section 114.1 and 114.2 Administrative
Section 710A.3.3 Administrative
Section 903 A-1, A-2
Table 1505.1 A-1, A-2
Section 1609.3 A-1
Section 1803.5.11 B-1
Section 3109.3 Administrative
Section J101, Appendix J Administrative
Section J101.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J103.3, Appendix J Administrative
Section J104.5 and 104.6, Appendix J Administrative
Section J105.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J109.4, Appendix J Administrative
Section J109.5, Appendix J Administrative
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Section J110.3, Appendix J Administrative
Section J112.1, Appendix J Administrative
Section J113.1, Appendix J Administrative
Residential Code amendments
Section R105.2, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 1.8.8.1, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section R113.1 and R113.2, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section R301.2.1 B-1
Section R401.4.1 C-1
Section R902.1 Building Standards
Appendices deleted Administrative
Mechanical Code amendments
Section 104.5, Chapter 1 Administrative
Table 104.5 Administrative
Section 107.1 Administrative
Plumbing Code amendments
Section 107.1, Chapter 1 Administrative
Section 104.5 Administrative
Table 104.5 Administrative
Appendix L Administrative
Section 609.3.1 Building Standards
Section H701.2 Administrative
Electrical Code amendments
Section 89.108.4.5 Administrative
Section 89.108.8.1 Administrative
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and cause a certified
copy of the same and Ordinance No. 1011 to be forthwith transmitted to the California Building
Standards Commission.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 2nd day of November 2022.
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ATTEST:
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ce C. Reynolds, ty Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA )
I, Janice C. Reynolds, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga, at a Regular Meeting of said Council held on the 2nd day of
November 2022.
AYES: Hutchison, Kennedy, Michael, Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
Executed this 3rd day of November, 2022, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
ice C. Reynolds, ity Clerk
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