HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 708ORDINANCE NO. 708
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20
AND 15.24 OF THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.17, 15.20 AND 15.24 TO THE BEAUMONT
MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CODES AND STANDARDS,
FOR BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20
and 15.24 are hereby repealed from the Beaumont Municipal Code.
SECTION 2: Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, 15.17,
15.20 and 15.24 are hereby added to the Beaumont Municipal Code to
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Title 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapters:
15.04 Building Codes
15.08 Building Permit
15.12 Electrical Code
15.16 Plumbing Code
15.17 mechanical Code
15.20 Fire Code
15.24 Flood Hazard Protection
15.28 moving Buildings
15.32 General Plan Revision Fees
15.36 Basic Service Facility Fees
15.38 Building Inspector
15.40 Permit Streamlining
15.42 Earthquake Hazard Reduction in Existing
Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings
Fees
Unreinforced
Sections:
15.04.010
15.04.020
15.04.030
Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODES
Adoption of Uniform Codes.
Uniform Building Code, as Amended.
Violation --Penalty.
15.04.010 Adoption of Uniform Codes.
Certain documents, three copies of which are on file in the
Office of the City Clerk and the City, being marked and
designated as the Uniform Building Code, as amended in
Section 15.04.020, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform mechanical
Code, Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Housing Code, 1991
Editions, and the Uniform Building Code Standards, 1991
Edition, published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, are adopted as the Code of the City for
regulating the erection, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of
all buildings or structures in the City providing for
issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each
and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms
of such Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, and the Uniform
Building Code Standards, 1991 Edition, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, on file in
the Office of the City are referred to, adopted and made a
part of this Chapter as if fully set out in this Chapter.
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15.04.020--15.04.030
15.04.020 Uniform Building Code, as Amended.
Chapter 3, Permits and Inspections are amended to read as
follows: Section 301(b)(2), "except masonary fences are
three (3) feet in height." Section 301(b)(s) "retaining
walls not over three (3) feet in height measured from footing
to top of wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding
Class I, II, III -A liquids.
15.04.030 Violation --Penalty.
Violation of the provisions or failure to comply with any of
the requirements of the Uniform Codes of the City is an
infraction.
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Sections:
15.08.010
15.08.020
15.08.030
15.08.010
Chapter 15.08
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuance Fees
Additional Fee.
Changes by Resolution.
Permit Issuance Fees.
15.08.010--15.08.030
The following fees, as set by resolution and changed from
time to time, shall be collected prior to the issuance of a
permit:
A.
B.
Building and Grading Valuation Data
Schedules.
Permit Fee Schedules amending
Plumbing Code.
Sheet and Fee
Table 3A of the Uniform
C. Permit Fee Schedules amending the 1990 Edition of the
National Electrical Code.
D. Permit Fee Schedules for Mobile Home and Structures
Outside of a Mobile Home Park.
E. Permit Fee Schedules for Mobile Homes Inside a Mobile
Home Park.
15.08.020 Additional Fee.
In addition to the permit fees, the following fee is to be
collected prior to the issuance of a permit:
Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP), 0.007 percent
per thousand dollars of valuation with a minimum of fifty
cents each permit. (S.B. 1374 Chapter 1152 ALQUIST).
15.08.030 Changes by Resolution.
All fees and charges enumerated within this Chapter may be
increased or decreased periodically by resolution of the
City Council.
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Sections:
15.12.010
15.12.020
15.12.030
15.12.040
15.12.050
15.12.060
15.12.070
15.12.080
15.12.010--15.12.020
Chapter 15.12
ELECTRICAL CODE
National Electrical Code Adopted
Additions --Permit Requirements
Additions --Number of Permits per Job
Additions --Electrical Fees.
Additions --Installation Standards
Additions --Inspection and Utility Connections
Additions --Authority of Building Inspector to
Disconnect
Additions--Violation--Penalty
15.12.010 National Electrical Code Adopted.
The National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, as published by
the National Fire Protection Association is adopted as the
City Electrical Code and was a part of this Chapter by
reference, three copies of which are on file for the use and
examination by the public in the Office of the City Clerk,
with the additions set out in this Chapter.
15.12.020 Additions --Permit Requirements.
A. Applications.
Applications for electrical permits describing the work to
be done shall be made in writing to the building inspector by
licensed electrical contractor or authorized representative,
by the owner of the property, or the person, firm or
corporation installing the work. The application shall be
accompanied by such plans, specifications and schedules as
may be necessary to determine whether the installations will
be in conformity with the requirements of this code. If the
installations conform to all requirements and the applicant
has complied with the provisions of this code, a permit shall
be made without the written approval of the building
inspector.
B. No Permit Shall be Transferable.
A permit issued to one person, firm or corporation shall not
authorize any person, firm or corporation, except an
employee of the permittee, to do any electrical work.
C. Expiration of Permits.
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15.12.030--15.12.050
1. Every permit shall expire and become null and void
for any of the following reasons:
a. Whenever the electrical work authorized by a
permit is not commenced within sixty days from
the date of issuance of such permit;
b. Whenever the electrical work authorized by a
permit has been suspended, abandoned or
discontinued for a continuous period of one
hundred eighty days;
c. Whenever the electrical work done during any
continuous period of one hundred twenty days
amounts to less than ten percent of the total
electrical permit authorized by such permit.
2. Before recommencing, proceeding with, or doing any
electrical work authorized by, but not done before
expiration of any such permit, a new permit shall be
obtained therefor, and the fee for such permit shall
be fifty percent of the fee required for a new permit
if less than one year.
D. Revocations and Suspensions of Permits. The building
inspector may suspend or revoke any electrical permit
for any of the following reasons:
1. If any reason is found to exist which would have been
cause for denial of such permit;
2. Any misrepresentation of false statement in the
application upon which a permit was issued;
3. For failure to comply with the provisions of this
code pertaining to electricity after due notice of
corrections and the time limit therefor has expired
or failure to comply with other codes of this
jurisdiction that may be related to this code.
15.12.030 Additions --Number of Permits per Job.
Where one person, firm or corporation has an active rough
wiring permit, and another person, firm or corporation
intends to do the electrical equipment or fixture work on the
same job, a final rough writing inspection shall be made and
approved before a permit for equipment or fixtures will be
granted to a second person, firm or corporation.
15.12.040 Additions --Electrical Fees.
The City Council of the City shall from time to time
prescribe a reasonable fee schedule for the issuance of
electrical permits by resolution.
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15.12.050--15.12.060
15.12.050 Additions --Installation Standards.
A. Standards.
1. Authority. All electrical installations in the City
shall be in accordance with this Chapter, the
National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, and all
applicable statutes of the state.
2. Conductors and Equipment. The conductors and
equipment required or permitted by this Chapter
shall be acceptable only when approved. The building
inspector may classify as "approved" electrical
materials, devices, fittings and appliances used in
electrical installations that have been listed or
labeled after examination for safety as described in
the National Electrical Code, Article 90-6.
3. Used materials. Previously used electrical materials
shall not be reused without the written approval
obtained in advance from the building inspector.
B. mobile Homes Not in mobile Home Parks. Electrical
service supplying mobile homes used for residential or
commercial purposes in other than approved mobile home
parks shall have the following minimum service
requirements: Service conductors and equipment shall be
rated at not less than one hundred amperes; branch
circuit provision for six overcurrent devices.
15.12.060 Additions --Inspection and Utility Connections.
A. When any part of a wiring installation is to be hidden
from view by the permanent placement of part of the
building, the person, firm and corporation installing the
wiring shall notify the building inspector and such
parts of the wiring installation shall not be concealed
until they have been inspected and approved by the
building inspector or his representative. The building
inspector shall have the power to remove, or require the
removal, of any obstruction that prevents proper
inspection of any electrical installation or electrical
equipment.
B. Upon completion of any electrical installation which has
been authorized by issuance of a permit, it shall be
the duty of the person, firm or corporation doing the
work to notify the building inspector who shall inspect
the work to determine if it is in conformity with the
provisions of this code. He shall issue to the person,
firm or corporation performing the work a certificate of
approval and shall send notice of such authorization to
the electrical utility furnishing the electrical service.
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15.12.070--15.12.080
If upon inspection, the installation is found to be not
full in conformity with the provisions of this code, the
building inspector shall at once notify the person, firm
or corporation performing the work stating the defects
which have been found to exist. All defects shall be
corrected within ten days after inspection and
notification, or within other reasonable time as
permitted by the building inspector. When a certificate
of approval is issued authorizing temporary use and
temporary utility connection of any electrical
installation such certificate shall be issued to expire
at a time to be stated therein and shall be removable by
the building inspector.
15.12.070 Additions --Authority of Building Inspector to
Disconnect.
The building inspector shall have the authority to cut or
disconnect any wire in case of emergency where necessary for
safety to life or property or where such wire may interfere
with the work of the fire department. The building
inspector is authorized to disconnect or order the
discontinuance of electrical wiring, devices, appliances or
equipment found to be dangerous to life or property because
they are defective or defectively installed until such
wiring, devices, appliances and equipment and their
installation have been made safe and approved by the
building inspector.
15.12.080 Additions--Violation--Penalty.
A. It is a violation of this chapter for any person, firm or
corporation to install, alter or maintain any electrical
wiring device, appliance or equipment, or cause the same
to be done, in violation of any of the provisions of this
code. Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at the
time it was installed shall constitute a continuing
violation of this code.
B. It shall be a violation of this Chapter for any person,
firm or corporation to make connection from a source of
electrical energy to an installation for which a permit
is required, unless such person, firm or corporation has
obtained a certificate of approval from the building
inspector that such wiring devices, appliances or
equipment are in conformity with all the requirements of
this code.
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Sections:
15.16.010
15.16.020
15.16.010
Chapter 15.16
PLUMBING CODE
Adoption of Uniform Code
Copies on File
Adoption of Uniform Code.
A. The International Association of Plumbing Officials
Uniform Plumbing Cod-, 1991 Edition, is adopted as the
Uniform Plumbing Code of the City, providing for the
protection of the public health and safety, requiring a
permit and inspection for the installation, alteration or
repair of plumbing and drainage systems and the
inspection thereof.
B. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions, and terms of such International Association
of Mechanical Officials Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991
Edition, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this
Chapter, as though fully set forth in this Chapter.
15.16.020 Copies on File.
Three copies of the Plumbing Code adopted by Section
15.16.010 shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Chapter 15.17
MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
15.17.010 Adoption of Uniform Code
15.17.020 Copies on File
15.17.010 Adoption of Uniform Code.
A. The International Association of mechanical Officials
Uniform (Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, is adopted as
the Uniform Mechanical Code of the City, providing for
the protection of the public health and safety, requiring
a permit and inspection for the installation, alteration
or repair of mechanical systems and the inspection
thereof.
B. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions, and terms of such International Association
of Mechanical Officials Uniform (Mechanical Code, 1991
Edition, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this
Chapter, as though fully set forth in this Chapter.
15.17.020 Copies on File.
Three copies of the Mechanical Code adopted by Section
15.17.010, shall be on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.20.010 Adoption of Uniform Code
15.20.020 Copies on file
15.20.030 Violation --Penalty
15.20.010 Adoption of Uniform Code.
A. The International Conference of Building Officials and
Western Fire Chief's Association, Uniform Fire Code, 1991
Edition and Riverside County Fire Department, Fire
Protection Ordinance 546 are adopted as the fire code of
the City, providing regulations consistent with
nationally recognized standard practice, safeguarding
life, health, property and public welfare to a reasonable
degree the hazards of fire and explosion arising from the
storage, use and handling of dangerous and hazardous
materials, substances and devices, the operation,
installation, construction, locations safeguarding and
maintenance of adequate means of egress.
B. When in any specific case, different Sections of these
codes specify different materials, methods of
construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive
shall apply.
C. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions, and terms of the Uniform Fire Code, 1991
Edition, Riverside County Fire Department, Fire
Protection Ordinance 546, are referred to, adopted and
made a part of this Chapter, as though fully set forth in
this Chapter.
15.20.020 Copies on File.
Three copies of the Fire Code Riverside County Fire
Department Fire Protection Ordinance 546 adopted by Section
15.20.010 shall be kept permanently in the Office of the City
Clerk.
15.20.030 Violation --Penalty.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of the Code so adopted in Section 15.20.010, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall
be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars
or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period of not more
than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
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Sections:
15.24.010
15.24.020
15.24.030
15.24.040
15.24.050
15.24.060
15.24.070
15.24.080
15.24.090
15.24.100
15.24.115
15.24.010--15.24.160
Chapter 15.24
FLOOD HAZARD PREVENTION
I. GENERALLY
Statutory Authorization
Findings of Fact
Statement of Purpose
Methods of Reducing Flood Losses
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Definitions
Land to which Chapter Applies
Basis for Establishing the AReas of Special
Flood Hazard
Compliance
Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
Severability
III. ADMINISTRATION
15.24.120 Establishment of Development Permit
15.24.130 Builidng Inspector --Designation
15.24.140 Building Inspector --Duties and Responsibilities
IV. VARIANCE PROCEDURE
15.24.150 Appeal Board
15.24.160 Conditions for Variances
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Ordinance No. 708
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall take effect as
provided by law.
MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September
1992.
ATTEST:
R OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT
CERTIFICATION
1
I, Robert J. Bounds, City Clerk of the City of Beaumont, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY, that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular
meeting of the City Council of said City held on August 24 ,
1992, and was duly adopted upon second reading on September 14 ,
1992, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Brey, McLaughlin, Russo and Mayor Pro
Tem Parrott.
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Leja.
CIT CLERK, TY OF BEAUMONT
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