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HomeMy Public PortalAboutOrdinance 793ORDINANCE NO. 793 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.12, 15.16, 15.17 AND 15.20 OF THE BEAUMONT MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM CODES AND STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont, in administering construction activities in the City employs the codes and standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials, International Conference of Plumbing Officials, International Association of Mechanical Officials, Western Fire Chief's Association and the National Fire Prevention Association, upon the adoption of said standards by the California Building Standards Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont periodically is required to update its Municipal Code to reflect the latest published editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code and Uniform Fire Code when said codes are updated by the International Conference of Building Officials, International Conference of Plumbing Officials, International Association of Mechanical Officials, Western Fire Chief's Association and the National Fire Prevention Association as said codes are adopted by the California Building Standards Commission; and WHEREAS, the City of Beaumont anticipates continuing to employ the latest published codes of the International Conference of Building Officials, International Conference of Plumbing Officials, International Association of Mechanical Officials, Western Fire Chief's Association and the National Fire Prevention Association, as they are adopted by the California Building Standards Commission; and WHEREAS, this ordinance will eliminate the need to amend the Municipal Code simply to adopt and employ the latest codes published by the International Conference of Building Officials, International Conference of Plumbing Officials, International Association of Mechanical Officials, Western Fire Chief's Association and the National Fire Prevention Association, by referencing the latest available versions as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BEAUMONT, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Municipal Code Sections 15.04.010, 15.12.010, 15.16.010, 15.17.010.11 and 15.20.010.A are hereby repealed. SECTION 2: Municipal Code Sections 15.04.010, 15.12.010, 15.16.010, 15.17.010.B and 15.20.010.A are hereby added to the Beaumont Municipal Code to read as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 793 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 latest published editions of the Uniform Building Code, as amended in Section 15.04.020, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Fire Code and Uniform Housing Code, and the Uniform Building Code Standards published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are adopted as the Code for 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 the issuance ofpermits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such Building Code, latest available edition, and Uniform Building Code Standards, latest edition adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, published by the International Conference ofBuilding 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. Section 15.12.010 National Electrical Code Adopted The National Electrical Code, latest published edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, is adopted as the City Electrical Code and was is 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. Section 15.16.010 Adoption of Uniform Code A. The International Conference of Plumbing Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, latest published edition adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, 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 therefor. Section 15.17.010 Adoption of Uniform Code B. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such International Association of Mechanical Officials Uniform Mechanical Code, latest published edition adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, are referred to, adopted and made a part of this Chapter, as though fully set forth set forth in this Chapter. ORDINANCE NO. 793 Section 15.20.010 Adoption of Uniform Code A. The International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chief's Association, Uniform Fire Code, latest published edition as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and Riverside County Fire Protection Ordinance No. 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 and 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 24thMOVED,PASSEDANDADOPTEDTHIS , 1999.A ATTEST: a--._ l� YOR OF THE CITY O BEONT Ayes: Mayor Leja, Council Members Berg, DeForge, Westcot and Zeller. Noes: None. Absent: None. Abstain: None.