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HomeMy Public PortalAbout92-981U ORDINANCE NO. 92-981U AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, BUILDING CODE, TITLE 26 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1991 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 28 AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1991 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, MECHANICAL CODE, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO; ADOPTING FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES, READOPTING PORTIONS OF ARTICLE VIII OF THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code is amended by amending Sections 8100, 8102, 8113, and 8114, by adding Subsection (E) to Section 8112, and a new Section 8117 to respectively read as follows: 8100. Adoption of Building Code. Except as herein- after provided, Chapters 4 through 60, excluding Chapters 31, 35, 41 and 53 of that certain building code known and designated as the "Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, prepared by the Inter- national Conference of Building Officials and including Chap- ters 7 , 11, 23, 38, 49 and 55 of the Appendix to said Uniform Building Code, and Title 26, Building Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 21, 1992, are hereby adopted by reference. Title 26 shall control over any conflict with said Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition. Sections 8101, et pg . , of Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code are hereby readopted except as otherwise provided in this Section 8100. All of the above-mentioned Codes or portions of Codes, amendments and sections which are hereby adopted shall constitute and may be cited as the Building Code of the City of Carson. The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings, lodging houses, congregate residences, hotels, motels, apartment houses, convents, monasteries or other uses classified by the Building Code as a group R occupancy and .ncluding Chapters 1, 21 3, 4 and 98 and 99 shall constitute and may be cited as the Housing Code. A copy of the Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, Title 26, and Chapter 1 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code have been deposited in the office of the city clerk of the City of Carson and shall be at all times maintained by the clerk, together with a copy of Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance No. 92-981U, for use and examination by the public. 8102 . Violations and Penalties. (a) Compliance with Code. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any grading in the City of Carson, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code. (b) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Building Code shall be 920713 ses 5230532 (4) — 1 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provi- sions of the Building Code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1, 000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. 8112 . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100 the Building Code is amended as follows: (E) Section 308 (d) is amended by adding the following paragraphs between the first and second paragraphs to read: Group R-3 and Group M occupancies and additions thereto located at least 25 feet from an active, abandoned, or idle oil or gas well may be constructed with a protective system as shown in Figure 3-A or Figure 3-B of Section 308 (c) upon execution and recordation of a waiver of liability in favor of the city. 8113. Amendment to Building Code. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in said Building Code, including but not limited to the fees set forth in Section 304 and in Tables No. 3-A and 3-B of said Building Code, to be the fee set forth in the most current resolution of the City Council establishing fees pursuant to said Building Code. In the event no such resolution is in effect, said fees shall be one hundred percent (100%) greater than those set forth in said Building Code. (Ord. 182-627 , $1) 8114 . Amendment to Building Code. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, Section 3204 (d) of the Building Code is amended by adding an Item 5 to read: 5. Untreated wood shingles or shakes when used to reroof a building classified as an R-3 or M occupancy that was previously roofed with the same material. 8119 . Amendment to Building Code. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is amended by amending Section 7014 (b) to read as follows: (b) Planning and Zoning Compliance. No Grading Permit shall be issued for the import or export of more than 10,000 cubic yards of earth material to or from a grading site where such work would be classified as "Project Grading" as defined in the City of Carson Zoning Ordinance unless the project is in conformance with said ordinance. Section 2 . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1 of this Ordinance, the Building Code referred to in Section 1 is amended as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached to this Ordinance. Section 3 . Chapter 3 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code is amended by repealing Section 8304 and amending Sections 8300 and 8302 to read: 8300. Adoption of Plumbing Code. Except as herein- after provided, Chapters 1 through 13 and Appendices A, B, C, D and I of that certain Plumbing Code known and designated as the 920713 ses 5230532 (4) — 2 — "Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition", prepared by the Inter- national Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 21, 1992, are hereby adopted by reference. Title 28 shall control over any conflict with the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition. Sections 8301 and 8303 of Chapter 3 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code are hereby readopted. All of the above-mentioned Codes or portions of Codes, amendments and sections which are hereby adopted shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Carson. A copy of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, Title 28 and Chapter 3 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Carson and shall be at all times maintained by the clerk for use and examination by the public. 8302 . Violations and Penalties. Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided. Section 4 . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3 of this Ordinance, the Plumbing Code is amended as follows: (a) Subsection 117 (b) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. (b) Subsection 117 (c) of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: (c) Person - Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents; the County of Los Angeles, and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural, male includes female. (c) Subsection 121(b) of the Plumbing Code is amended to read: (b) Toilet Room - A room within or on the premises containing water closets, urinals and other require3 facilities. (d) Section 122 (a) of the Plumbing Code is amended as follows: (a) U.P.C. - U.P.C. is the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendices A, B, Co D, and I as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. (e) Subsection 122 (a) of t`.e U.P.C. is renumbered Subsection 122 (c) . (f) Section 201 of the U.P.C. is amended by adding Subsection (k) which reads as follows: (k) Provisions contained in this Code shall not apply to one and two-family dwelling private sewage disposal systems and minimum plumbing facilities when alternate facilities or installations have been approved by the local health authority, provided that such alternate facilities or 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 3 — installations provide substantially equivalent protection to health and safety. (g) Subsection 310(d) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. (h) Section 310 of the U.P.C. is amended by adding Subsections (h) and (i) which read as follows: (h) Piping over nurseries, food preparation centers, food-serving facilities, food storage areas, electrical rooms containing main electrical distribution panels or motor control centers, and other critical areas shall be kept to a minimum and shall not be exposed. Special precautions shall be taken to protect these areas from possible leakage from necessary overhead piping systems. (i) Plastic piping shall not be exposed as a portion of the interior room finish in a building or structure if the piping has a flame-spread rating exceeding 75 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84-77a, "Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials" . (i) The second paragraph of subsection 314 (b) of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Existing building sewers and building drains may be used in connection with plumbing alterations or repairs if such sewers or drains have been properly maintained in a good and safe condition, are working properly and were installed in accordance with the applicable laws in effect at the time of installation. (j) Subsection 318. 1(a) of the Plumbing Code is amended by renumbering said subsection to be Subsection 318 (a) (1) and is amended to read as follows: (a) Scope. All new plumbing work, and such portions of existing systems as may be affected by new work or any changes shall be inspected by the Administrative Authority to insure compliance with all the requirements of this Code and to assure that the installation and construction of the plumbing system is in accordance with approved plans. Special construction and inspection may be required on work involving special hazards or conditions and on work requiring extensive, unusual or constant inspection. Special inspections, when necessary, shall be accomplished by the means set forth in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, except that the Special Inspector shall be a qualified person approved and registered by, and reporting to, the Chief Flumbing Inspector. (k) Subsection 401 (a) of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: (a) Drainage piping shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, galvanized wrought iron, lead, copper, brass, Schedule 40 ABS DMV, Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved materials having a smooth and uniform bore, except that: (1) No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used under ground and shall be kept at least six (6) inches (152.4 mm) above ground. (2) ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential construction, not more than two stories in height. 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 4 — (3) No vitrified clay pipe or fitting shall be used above ground and shall be kept at least twelve (12) inches ( . 3m) below ground. (1) Subsection 5O3 (a) of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: (a) Vent pipe shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, galvanized wrought iron, lead, copper, brass, Schedule 40 ABS DMV, Schedule 40 PVC DMV or other approved materials, except that: (1) No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least six (6) inches above ground. (2) ABS and PVC DMV piping installation shall be limited to residential construction, not more than two (2) stories in height. (m) Subsection 8O2 (a) of the U.P.C. is amended by adding the following sentence which reads as follows: All joints for liquid materials to be reamed to full size and cleaned of all loose materials. (n) Section 804 of the U.P.C. is amended by adding Subsection 8O4 (g) which reads as follows: (g) Dielectric unions shall be used at all points of connection where there is a dissimilarity of metals. (o) Section 906 of the U.P.C. is amended by adding Subsection 9O6(c) which reads as follows: (c) Drinking Fountains - Drinking fountains shall be installed and so regulated that a jet of water extending at least two (2) inches from the water orifice shall be constantly available. The orifice shall not be accessible to the mouth of the drinker nor subject to immersion. (p) Subsection 9O9 (c) of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: (c) Each shower receptor shall be an approved type and be so constructed as to have a finished dam, curb, or threshold which is at least one (1) inch (25.4 mm) lower than the sides and back of such receptor. In no case shall any dam or threshold be less than two (2) inches (50.8 mm) or more than nine (9) inches (228.6 mm) in depth when measured from the top of the dam or threshold to the top of the drain. The finished floor of the receptor shall slope uniformly from the sides toward the drain not less than one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot (20. 9 mm/m) , nor more than one-half (1/2) inch per foot (41.8 mm/m) . Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate a minimum 22 inch (558 .8 mm) door. (q) The second paragraph of Section 1001 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Water closets for residential buildings or structures built prior to July 9, 1991 shall use a maximum of 3-1/2 gallons of water per flush as approved by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Water closets and urinals installed in new buildings or structures shall comply with the requirements of Section 913 . 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 5 — (r) Section 1010 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Section 1010 - Flow-Limiting Devices Interior faucet fixtures, other than those for bathtubs, shall be fitted with approved flow control devices allowing a maximum flow rate of 2. 2 gallons per minute. Shower heads shall be fitted with approved flow control devices allowing a maximum flow rate of 2 . 5 gallons per minute. The Administrative Authority may waive these requirements where he finds them impracticable. Water closets and urinals installed in new buildings or structures shall comply with the requirements of Section 913 . (s) Chapter 11 of the U.P.C. is amended by changing the Chapter Title to read as follows: Building Sewers and Private Systems (t) Subsection 1107 (e) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. (u) Subsection 1110(b) (2) of the U.P.C. is amended to read as follows: (2) Provide additional space for a building sewer or a private sewage disposal system or part thereof, when proper cause, transfer of ownership, or change of boundary not in violation of other requirements has been first established to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority. The instrument recording such action shall constitute an agreement with the Administrative Authority which shall clearly state and show that the areas so joined or used shall be maintained as a unit during the time they are so used. Such an agreement shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, as part of the conditions of ownership of said properties, and shall be binding on all heirs, successors and assigns to such properties. A copy of the instrument recording such proceedings shall be filed with the Administrative Authority. (v) Subsection 1212 (a) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. (w) Subsection 1213 (b) of the Plumbing Code is amended by renumbering said Subsection to be Subsection 1213 . (x) Subsection 1213 (0) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. (y) Subsection 1307 (c) (4) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. (z) Subsections D-l(a) and D-1(c) of Appendix D of the U.P.C. are amended to read as follows: (a) Rainwater piping placed within the interior of a buildi-:g or run within a vent or shaft shall be of cast iron galvanized steel, wrought iron, brass, copper, lead, Schedule 40 ABS DMV, Schedule 40 PVC DMV or other approved materials. ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height. (c) Rainwater piping located underground within a building shall be of service weight cast iron soil pipe, Type DMV copper tube, Schedule 40 ABS DMV, Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved materials. ABS 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 6 — and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height. (aa) Subsection I-4 (c) of the Plumbing Code is deleted. Section 5. Chapter 4 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code is amended by repealing Section 8404 and amending Sections 8400 and 8402 to read: 8400. Adoption of Mechanical Code. Except as herein- after provided, Chapters 4 through 17, Chapter 19, Chapter 20 and Appendices A and C of that certain Mechanical Code known and designated as the "Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition", jointly prepared by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect July 21, 1992 are hereby adopted by reference. Title 29 shall control over any conflict with the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition. Sections 8401 and 8403 of Chapter 4 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code are hereby readopted. All of the above-mentioned Codes or portions thereof, amendments and sections which are hereby adopted shall constitute and may be cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Carson. A copy of the Uniform Mechanical Code, Title 29 and Chapter 4 of Article VIII of the Carson Municipal Code have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Carson and shall be at all times maintained by the clerk for use and examination by the public. 8402. Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1, 000. 00) dollars or by imprison- ment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Section 6. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5 of this Ordinance, the Mechanical Code is amended as follows: read: (a) Section 106 of the Mechanical Code is amended to Sec. 106. Heating, ventilatig, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems, or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances lawfully installed prior to the effective date of the Mechanical Code may have their existing use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is not a hazard to life, health or property. All heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration systems, or other miscellaneous heat-producing 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 7 — appliances, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which are required by the Mechanical Code in heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration systems or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances when installed, altered, or repaired, shall be maintained in good working order. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances. (b) Subsection 303 (b) of the Mechanical Code is amended by amending the first paragraph thereof to read: (b) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the Mechanical Code shall expire by limitation, and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. (c) Section 417 of the U.M.C. (Group R Occupancies) is amended to read: Group R Occupancies: Division 1. Hotels and apartments. Congregate residences (each accommodating more than 10 persons) . Division 2 . Not used. Division 3 . Dwellings and lodging houses, and large and small day-care homes. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less. (d) Section 423 of the U.M.C. is amended to read: U.M.C. is the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including Appendices A and C, as jointly published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. U.M.C. STANDARDS are the Uniform Mechanical Code Standards included in Appendix A of the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code. (e) Subsection 604 (1) of the U.M.C. is hereby renumbered subsection 604 (a) 1. (f) Section 704 of the U.M.C. is amended by adding the following subsection to read as follows: 8. Under openable windows on exterior walls. Section 7. The modifications to the Building Code, Plumbing Code and Mechanical Code that have previously been enacted are merely a continuation of the Carson Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, and all of the changes and modifications to the Building, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes, whether previously enacted or enacted in this ordinance, are 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 8 — reasonably necessary because of local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa Ana winds and heavy winter rains, the location in Southern California and the relatively flat topography of the City. Section S . The City contracts with the County of Los Angeles for certain services, including building inspection services. To obtain those services, it is necessary to adopt local building codes in the form adopted by the County of Los Angeles. Therefore, this ordinance adopts, like the County ordinances, the Uniform Codes as approved by code writing organizations, the amendments to those codes adopted by agencies of the State of California upon the incorporation of those codes into the California Building Standards Code, and the local amendments stated in this ordinance. In so doing, this ordinance adopts and amends the applicable provisions of the California Building Standards Code as required by Health & Safety Code Section 18941. 5. Section 9. State law requires that localities adopt the Uniform Building Codes and any modifications thereto, by August 12, 1992 . It is essential that the City have in effect on that date building codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique geographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the building codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the building codes contain vital provisions regarding administrative procedures, roofing materials, sprinkling requirements, methane gas control and other similar matters necessitated by the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and the number of former land fills within the City. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance. Section 10. This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on August 12, 1992. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED the 21st day of July, 1992 . e ATTEST: ayor Pro Tem Citv Cler APPROVED AS TO P OR�M: City Attorney 920713 sas 5230532 (4) — 9 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF CARSON ) I, Helen S. Kawagoe, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance No. 92-981U was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City on an urgency basis at a regular meeting of said Council, duly held on the 21st day of July, 1992, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Calas, Fajardo, Muise-Perez, McDonald, and Mitoma NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None City Clerk, City of Carson, 6eifornia - 10 -