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Effective: July 22. 1993
ORDINANCE NO.
MC-880
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING SECTIONS
15.04.020. 15.04.070, 15.04.075. 15.04.080. 15.04.085. 15.04.100,
3 15.04.120.15.04.130,15.04.133, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160,
15.04.165, 15.04.167, 15.04.175, 15.04.177, 15.04.179, 15.04.220,
4 15.20.040, 15.20.080, 15.20.120, 15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.170,
REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.38, 15.40, 15.44, 15.60, AND SECTIONS
5 15.04.040, 15.04.095, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160, 15.04.170,
15.04.190. 15.28.030, 15.28.040, 15.28.050, 15.28.060, 15.28.070,
6 15.28.080, 15.28.090, 15.28.100, 15.28.110, 15.28.120, AND ADDING
SECTIONS 15.04.076,15.04.077.15.04.081. 15.040.083,15.04.112.
7 15.04.114, 15.04.125, 15.04.163, 15.04.221. 15.04.222, 15.04.223
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
8 BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS,
1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM
9 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY
CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE
o UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL SPA
1 AND HOT TUB CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990
EDITION, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS, 1991
11 EDITION, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS,
12 1991 EDITION, AND AMENDMENTS THEREON.
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WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section
14 17958, local governing bodies are required to adopt regulations
15 imposed by Section 17922 of the California Health and Safety Code;
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18 and Safety Code. a Ci ty may make changes in the provisions adopted
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 17958 of the California Health
19 pursuant to Section 17922 of the California Health and Safety Code;
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to update codes incorporated into the
22 San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
24 SAN BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS,
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SECTION 1.
Section 15.04.020 of the San Bernardino
27 Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
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"15.04.020 Adoption of Codes by Reference.
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Those certain rules and regulations, as set forth in the
following codes, appendices and new standards are hereby
adopted by reference as the regulations governing the
erection, construction, alteration, repair, removal and
maintenance of all buildings and other structures in the City:
(1) Uniform BUilding Code, including Appendix, Chapters 1-
Div.I and II, 7, 11, 12-Div.II and III, 23-Div.II,III and IV,
25, 29, 32, 35, 38, 49, 55, 57, 70 of the International
Conference of Building Officials, 1991 Edition;
(2) Uniform Building Code Standards of the International
Conference of Building Officials, 1991 Edition;
(3) Uniform Housing Code of the International Conference of
Building Officials, 1991 Edition;
(4) Uniform Administrative Code of the International
Conference of Building Officials, 1991 Edition;
(5) Uniform BUilding Security Code of the International
Conference of Building Officials, 1991 Edition,
(6) Uniform Mechanical Code, including Appendices A, Band C
of the International Conference of Building Officials and the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, 1991 Edition;
(7) Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendix, Chapters A
through I and IAPMO Installation Standards of the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, 1991 Edition;
(8) Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code of the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, 1991 Edition;
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(9) National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection
Association, 1990 Edition;
(10) Uniform Code for Solar EnerQY Installations of the
International Association of PlumbinQ and Mechanical
Officials, 1991 Edition, and
(11) Uniform Code For The Abatement of DanQerous BUildinQs
of the International Conference of BuildinQ Officials, 1991
Edition.
It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, alter, repair,
remove or maintain any buildinQ or structure in the City in
violation of, or without complying with the appropriate
provisions of the above codes. Copies of each code shall be
kept on file in the City Clerk's Office for inspection and
reference and copies of each code shall be furnished to the
Director of Planning and Building Services.
In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the
above codes and the requirements of other City codes or State
statutes, the State statutes and City codes shall apply."
SECTION 2. Section 15.04.070 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
.Section 15.04.070 Uniform Building Code Section 204(c) is
added - Board of Appeals Designated.
1. The Board of Building Commissioners of the City of San
Bernardino shall serve as the Board of Appeals. The Building
Official or his designee shall be Clerk of the Board. The
Board shall have such duties as are deleQated to it by the
Uniform BuildinQ Code as adopted by the City, and other duties
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1 as may be delegated by other provisions of the San Bernardino
2 Municipal Code.
3 2. All requests for appeal of administrative decisions of the
4 Building Official to the Board of Building Commissioners shall
5 include a non-refundable appeals fee of Seventy-Five Dollars
6 ($75.00) paid to the Building Official."
7 SECTION 3. section 15.04.075 of the San Bernardino
8 Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
9 "15.04.075 Uniform Building Code Subsection 301(b)2 Amended-
10 Fences Not Requiring Permit.
11 Uniform Building Code Subsection 301(b)2 is amended as
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13 A building permit shall not be required for fences which are
14 three (3) feet or less in height.
15 Fences shall be constructed in accordance with the
16 standard design specifications approved by the Building
17 Official, unless an alternative engineered design is submitted
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19 Exemption from the permit requirements shall not be
20 deemed as a waiver of the design requirements contained in the
21 San Bernardino Development Code as it relates to the use of
22 materials or the configuration thereof, or to the height of
23 fences in front or side setbacks."
24 SECTION 4. Section 15.04.076 of the San Bernardino Municipal
25 Code is added as follows:
26 "15.04.076 Uniform Building Code, Section 3203 is amended by
27 adding Subsection (a) - Wood Roof Coverings.
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Sec.3203(al Notwithstanding other provisions of this
code, wood shake or shingle roof coverings installed after the
effective date of this ordinance shall have a minimum Class
Crating."
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5 SECTION 5. Section 15.04.077 of the San Bernardino Municipal
6 Code is added as follows:
7 "15.04.077 Uniform Building Code, Appendix Chapter I,
8 Division I, subsection 110(bl amended - Enforcement.
9 Sec.110(bl Enforcement. The procedures for the
10 enforcement of this chapter shall be as set forth in SBMC
11 Chapter 15.28."
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13 SECTION 6. Section 15.04.080 of the San Bernardino
14 Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
"15.04.080 Applicable Fees and Fee Exemptions.
A. Applicable Fees:
Notwithstanding the proviSions contained in UBC 304(b),
UMC 304(b), and UPC 20.4, the fees for building,
electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits shall be as set
forth in the latest adopted edition of the Uniform
Administrative Code, subject to such amendments thereto as are
adopted in this chapter. Fees for other types of permits or
items not specified by the Uniform Administrative Code shall
be as set forth in the appropriate adopted code."
B. Fees shall be waived for the following:
1. Historic Preservation - No fees shall be charged for
permits issued for repairs, alterations or additions
for the preservation, restoration or rehabi 1 i tation
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of a building or structure which is a qualified
historical building or structure pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 18955, a qualified
historical property pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 5031, a registered historical landmark
pursuant to public Resources Code Section 5021, or
a point of historical interest pursuant to Public
Resources Code Section 5022.5.
2. Natural Disaster Damage - No fees shall be charged
for permits issued to owners for demolition or first
rebuilding of damaged or destroyed structures
located in an area designated as a disaster area by
resolution of the Mayor and Common Council. This
exemption shall apply only to property owners of
record at the time of the disaster, and not to
persons subsequently acquiring the property.
3. Charitable Organizations - Fees may be waived or
refunded in accordance with Chapter 3.13 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code."
SECTION 7. Section 15.04.081 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:
"15.04.081 Uniform Administrative Code Subsection 304(c)
amended - Plan Review Fees.
Uniform Administrative Code Subsection 304(c) Plan Review Fees
is amended as follows:
When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by
Subsection (b) of Section 302, a plan review fee shall be paid
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at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
The plan review fee shall be 95 percent of the building permit
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fee as set forth in Table No. 3-A for commercial, industrial I
and multifamilY bUildings and 75 percent of the building
permit fee for single family and duplex buildings.
The plan review fees for electrical, mechanical, and
plumbing work shall be equal to 25 percent of the total permit
fee as set forth in Tables Nos. 3-B, 3-C, and 3-D
respectively.
A fee of 10 percent of the building permit fee shall be
charged for plan review and inspections to meet any State
mandated energy requirements.
A fee of 10 percent of the building permit fee shall be
charged for plan review and inspections of any State mandated
regulations relating to handicapped accessibility imposed upon
commercial, multifamily, and public buildings.
An additional fee of 75 percent of the plan review fee
shall be charged for expeditious plan review requested by the
applicant.
The plan review fee for grading work shall be as set forth
in Table No. 3-G unless otherwise amended in this chapter.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are
separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 304(a}
and are in addition to the permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require
additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be
charged at the rate shown in Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-G.
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SECTION 8.
Section 15.04.083 of the San Bernardino
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"15.04.083 Uniform Administrative Code Section 305 is
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amended by adding Subsection (il - Pre-permit Inspections.
Uniform Administrative Code Subsection 305(il is added as
follows:
The Building Official may require a pre-permit inspection be
conducted prior to the issuance of permits for the
rehabilitation. repair. or reconstruction of a structure
whenever such structure has been ordered to be vacated by the
building official under provisions of this municipal code. has
been boarded up and/or otherwise secured subsequent to
identification as an attractive or public nuisance as defined
in Chapter 8. has been identified as a substandard building as
defined in Section 1001 of the Uniform Housing Code, or has
been identified as a dangerous building as defined by the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
After payment of the appropriate fee, the bUilding official
will cause the structure to be inspected and shall issue a
report which delineates the specific code violations
discovered. necessary corrective measures for compliance with
all applicable codes, and further specifying the portion of
the rehabilitative work requiring permits.
Exception: The bUilding official may waive the
requirement for a pre-permit inspection 1) when he
determines that the extent of existing violations and the
necessary repairs therefore are minor in nature, or 2l
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when rehabilitation work is to be accomplished by a
licensed contractor. To be considered for a waiver of
the requirement for a pre-permit inspection. the
contractor shall submit an itemized list of corrective
measures to be taken. and sign a statement approved by
the building official agreeing to repair or correct any
violations found during subsequent inspections and to
obtain any additional permits as may be required.
SECTION 9.
Section 15.04.085 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code is amended as follows:
"15.04.085 Uniform Administrative Code, Tables 3-A, 3-B, and
amended - Fees.
A. Uniform Administrative Code. Table 3-A is amended by adding
nos. 5. 6. 7. and 8 under Other Inspections and Fees as
follows:
5. A fee in the sum of one hundred twenty dollars ($120.00)
for the inspection of any existing property or bUilding
required to be made by the Planning and BUilding
Services Department for compliance with the National
Housing Act or other lending institutions and
regulations thereunder shall be paid to the City by the
applicant for such inspection service.
6. A fee in the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) for the
inspection of a room addition. garage, patio. or other
portion of a building when the entire building need not
be inspected.
7. The fee for a pre-permit inspection shall be as follows:
Residential - $120.00 per structure up to four (4)
units plus $10.00 for each additional
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unit in excess of four (4).
Conunercial -
$120.00 per
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square foot
5000 square
structure up to 5000 square
$.02 for each additional
of floor area in excess of
feet.
8. An application fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00)
for review of a proposed alternative material and/or
method of construction to be used instead of the
material and/or construction method specified in the
Uniform BUilding Code."
B. Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-B is amended by
adding New Conunercial Buildings and Electric Meter Reset
Inspections as follows:
New Conunercial Buildings: The fee of $.015 per square foot
shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on
each building or other electrical equipment on the premises
constructed at the same time, exclusive of the electrical
service.
Electrical Meter Reset Inspection:....$40.00 + $10.00
for each additional
meter on the same
building or lot.
In conjunction with any permit:...... .$11.00
C. Uniform Administrative Code, Table 3-D is amended by adding
Item 15 under Unit Fee Schedule as follows:
15. Gas Meter Reset Inspection:......$40.00 + $10.00
for each additional
meter on the same
building or lot."
In conjunction with any permit:....$ll.OO
SECTION 10.
Sections 15.04.040 and 15.04.095 of the San
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Section 15.04.100 of the San Bernardino
SECTION 11.
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Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
"15.04.100 Uniform Building Code Section 2708 is amended by
adding Subsection (a) - Welding Work.
Uniform BUilding Code Section 270B(a) is added as follows:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 270B, the
following sections and subsections shall govern all welding
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(a) All welding shall be done by qualified operators
approved by the Building Official. The BUilding Official
shall prescribe rules and regulations for the tests for
welders, and no operator shall be approved by the BUilding
Official unless and until he has first successfully completed
such tests as may be given by the Department of Adult-
Vocational Education, San Bernardino City Schools, San
Bernardino Valley College, or has obtained such approval
because he holds a current welding certificate based upon the
requirements of the California Department of Adult-Vocational
Education, provided it has the same or similar standards and
criteria as said Department of the San Bernardino City Schools
of San Bernardino Valley cOllege. A certificate shall be
issued to operators by the Building Official upon successful
completion of the required test or tests and/or approval as
aforesaid being obtained. Requests for the certificate shall
be made by the operator within thirty (30) days after
completion of the test. The certificate shall remain in force
for two years. Subsequent certificates may be obtained by
successful completion of required tests, or when the approved
operator submits sufficient evidence to the department of
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Adult-Vocational Education, San Bernardino City SchooL or San
Bernardino Valley College that he has regularly engaged in
such work and that such work has been satisfactorily performed
during the past year.
(b) Every welder employed for welding of steel plate of
No. 8 gauge thickness or less shall be qualified for light
gauge welding. Every welder employed for field welding shall
be qualified to weld in the flat. vertical and overhead
positions. Welders, including light gauge welders who are
employed for shop welding. shall be qualified in the flat,
vertical and horizontal positions.
(c) Structural steel welding operators shall be
qualified as prescribed by the latest edition of the
Structural Welding Code of the American Welding Society.
(d) After a welder has passed the above tests, he must
be capable of doing neat and consistently good work in actual
operation. Carelessness. inability to maintain a uniform arc
and poor workmanship will be deemed sufficient cause for
revocation of the welder's certificate.
(e) A fee of forty dollars ($40.00) will be
charged by the City of San Bernardino for each original
certificate which shall be valid for a period of two years. A
fee of forty dollars ($40.00) will be charged for each renewed
certificate which shall be valid for two years.
(f) At the time application is made. a certificate may
be issued without examination upon presentation of proper
evidence that the welder is currently approved for the
position either by the Department of Adult-Vocational
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Education or the Division of Architecture. State of
California. or other acceptable proof of qualification.
(g) Testing shall be done under the supervision of the
San Bernardino City Schools. Department of Adult-Vocational
Education of San Bernardino Valley College.
SECTION 12. Section 15.04.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal
is hereby amended as follows:
"15.04.120 UBC subsection 7002(a) added - Scope.
UBC subsection 7002(a) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 7002.(a) This chapter shall also include those
requirements set forth in the "Alquist-Priolo Special Studies
Zones Act" and subsequent amendments (Chapter 7.5. Division 2.
Public Resources Code, State of California and adopted by
"State Mining and Geology Board," November 21, 1973). This
Act is intended to represent minimum criteria only for all
structures that fall within the boundaries as shown on the
"Special studies Zone Maps" as prepared by the State of
California Division of Mines and Gedlogy."
SECTION 13. Section 15.04.125 of the San Bernardino Municipal
is hereby added as follows:
"15.04.125 UBC Section 7002 is amended by adding Subsection
(bl - Enforcement Authority.
UBC subsection 7002(b) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 7002(b) The City Engineer of the City of San
Bernardino shall have the authority for the enforcement of UBC
Appendix Chapter 70 and any amendments thereto. The words
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1 "building official" as used in this chapter shall mean the
2 Engineer."
3 SECTION 14. section 15.04.130 of the San Bernardino Municipal
4 Code is hereby amended as follows:
5 "15.04.130 UBC section 7003 is amended by addinq Subsection
6 (c) - On-site Improvement Permit.
7 UBC subsection 7003.(c) is added to read as follows:
8 Sec. 7003. (cl On-site Improvement Permit. No person
9 shall construct anyon-site improvement for motor vehicle
10 storage, parking or vehicle circulation, the disposal of waste
11 through a private sewer main, or landscaping and irrigation
12 systems, without first obtaining a permit from the City
13 Engineer. The provisions of this section shall not apply to
14 a residential driveway to be used in connection with the
15 occupancy of a single-family residence or a mUlti-family
16 residential development of four or less units. A permit
17 issued by the city Engineer for the purpose of construction of
18 the improvements set forth herein shall hereafter be known as
19 an on-site improvement permit."
20 SECTION 15. section 15.04.133 of the San Bernardino Municipal
21 Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.04.133 UBC section 7005 is amended by addinq Subsection
(a) - Enqineerinq Geo1oqist.
UBC subsection 7005(al is added to read as follows:
Sec. 7005 (a). The term "Engineering Geologist" as hereinafter
used shall mean a State of California certified Engineering
Geologist."
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1 SECTION 16. Section
2 Code is hereby repealed.
3 SECTION 17. Section
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15.04.140 of the San Bernardino Municipal
15.04.150 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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17 SECTION 20. Section 15.04.165 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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"15.04.165 UBC Section 7006 is amended by addinq Subsection
(i) - On-site Improvement Plans and specifications.
UBC subsection 7006(i) is added to read as follows:
Sec.7006(i). On-site Improvement Plans and
Specifications. When required by the City Enqineer, each
application for an on-site improvement permit shall be
accompanied by two sets of plans and specifications. Plans
and specifications required by the City Enqineer shall be
prepared and siqned by a registered civil engineer.
Specifications may be incorporated into the plans as qeneral
SECTION 19. Section 15.04.163 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby added as follows:
"15.04.163 UBC Section 7006 is amended by addinq Subsection
(q)4 - Regular Grading Plans.
UBC subsection 7006(g)4 is added to read as follows:
Sec.7006(g)4. When required by the buildinq official,
plans for reqular qrading shall be prepared by a licensed
civil engineer."
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3 SECTION 21. Section 15.04.167 of the San Bernardino Municipal
4 code is hereby amended as follows:
"15.04.167 UBC Section 7006 is amended by addinq Subsection
(j) - Information on On-site Improvement Plans.
UBC subsection 7006(jl is added to read as follows:
Sec.7006(jl. Information on On-site Improvement Plans.
On-site improvement plans shall contain all information set
forth in Section 7006(dl of the UBC and shall include the
fOllowing additional information:
1. Elevations of top of curb, back of sidewalk, and finish
surface of pavement.
2. Flow line elevations, and rates of grade of curb and
gutter, ribbon gutters, drainage facilities, and private sewer
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3. Detailed plans of planter curbs, curb and gutter, ribbon
gutters, drainage facilities, and on-site lighting.
4. Detailed specifications of materials including portland
cement concrete, asphalt concrete, aggregate base, sewer pipe
and pipe bedding.
5. Size and number of parking spaces, directional signs and
striping.
6. Details of landscaping and irrigation systems shall be
submitted as a separate set of plans."
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1 SECTION 23. Section 15.04.175 of the San Bernardino Municipal
2 Code is hereby amended as follows:
3 "15.04.175 UBC Section 7007 is amended by adding Subsection
4 (d) - On-site Improvement Plan Review Fees.
5 UBC subsection 7007(d) is added to read as follows:
6 Sec.7007(d). On-site Improvement Plan Review Fees. When
7 an on-site improvement plan is required to be submitted, a
8 plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submittal of
9 plans and specifications for review. Said review fee shall be
10 in an amount established by resolution of the Mayor and Common
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12 Items to be reviewed are improvements including, but not
13 limited to, paving, curbs, sidewalks, private sewer mains,
14 drainage facilities, on-site lighting, landscaping, and
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SECTION 24. Section 15.04.177 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby amended as follows:
"15.04.177 USC subsection 7007(e) added - On-site
Improvement Permit Fees.
UBC subsection 7007(e) is added to read as follows:
Sec.7007(e). On-site Improvement Permit Fees. A fee for
each on-site improvement permit shall be paid to the City
Engineer. Said fee shall be in an amount established by
resolution of the Mayor and Common Council."
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UBC subsection 70l4(i) is added to read as follows:
Sec.70l4(il. On-site Improvement Inspection. All on-
site improvements for which a permit is required shall be
subject to inspection by the City Engineer through his
designated representative."
SECTION 26. Section 15.04.190 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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11 Code is hereby amended as follows:
12 "15.04.220 UBC Section 7015 is amended by adding Subsection
13 (a15 - Final Reports.
14 UBC subsection 70l5(a15 is added to read as follows:
15 Sec.70l5(aI5. Final Reports: A statement from the
16 Landscape Architect, if any, that the planting and irrigation
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19 SECTION 28. Section 15.04.221 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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"15.04.221 UBC Section 7016 is amended by adding Subsection
(al - Retaining walls.
Sec.70l6(al Retaining walls in excess of 2.5 feet in
height shall be provided with a protective fence or guardrails
of a minimum height of 3.5 feet as per section 1712."
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SECTION 29. Section 15.04.222 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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(b) - Driveways.
Sec.7016(b) Driveways to residential garages of more
than 30 feet in length shall extend for a minimum distance of
20 feet from the garage, on a maximum grade of 5%. Driveways
less than 30 feet in length shall have a maximum grade of 8%
for a minimum distance of 20 feet from the garage. No portion
of a driveway shall exceed a grade of 20%. Driveways shall be
designed so that the algebraic difference in grades will not
cause a car to drag or hangup."
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SECTION 30. Section 15.04.223 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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"15.04.223 UBC Section 7016 is amended by adding Subsection
(c) - Slopes.
Sec.7016(c) Slopes shall be positioned on the downhill
lot, unless waived by the Building Official."
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SECTION 31. Section 15.20.040 of the San Bernardino Municipal
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.20.040 Conditions Requiring Application.
A new Certificate of Occupancy shall be required whenever:
1. A new building is constructed.
2. The floor area of an existing building is expanded by more
than 10%.
3. A change in use affecting a building's eXisting zoning
approval or conformity, or a change in the nature of use of
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4. A buildinq or structure has been vacant for more than 180
days.
5. Whenever a buildinq is ordered to be vacated by the
BUildinq Official due to substandard or danqerous conditions.
6. Undeveloped or vacant property is to be used or occupied."
SECTION 32. Section 15.20.080 of the San Bernardino Municipal
8 Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
9 "15.20.080 Revocation of Certificate of OCcupancy.
10 The Buildinq Official. in writinq, may deny or revoke a
11 certificate of occupancy when it is determined that the
12 bUildinq, structure, or property is in violation of the codes,
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14 false information supplied by the applicant. The certificate
of occupancy is automatically revoked when there is a chanqe
of use or occupancy classification, when the buildinq or
structure has been vacant for more than 180 days, or when a
buildinq is ordered vacated by the Buildinq Official due to
substandard or dangerous conditions."
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SECTION 33. Section 15.20.120 of the San Bernardino Municipal
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.20.120 Connection/Disconnection of Utilities.
Buildings, structures or property shall be issued a
certificate of occupancy or a temporary certificate of
occupancy prior to connection of public utilities. The
BUildinq Official may approve the connection of utilities
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20 "15.28.020 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
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22 Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Uniform Code for the
23 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are hereby deleted.
24 Procedures for appeal s, hear ings, enforcement of orders,
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prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy when
requested in writing by the applicant for good cause shown,
and when he finds that no unsafe conditions exist or will be
created by such connection.
The Building Official may disconnect or order
discontinuance of any utility service to any buildings,
structures, or premises lacking a valid certificate of
occupancy or a valid temporary certificate of occupancy."
SECTION 34. Section 15.28.010 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"15.28.010 Referenced Code.
The latest edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings, as adopted pursuant to section
15.04.020, is incorporated herein, and as hereinafter amended
shall govern the identification and abatement of dangerous
buildings."
SECTION 36.
Sections 15.28.030, 15.28.040, 15.28.50,
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SECTION 37. Section 15.28.170 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code if hereby amended as follows:
"15.28.170 Filing of notice of pendency of administrative
proceedings.
At any time after the building official has initiated
action to locate and serve the owners with the notice and
order referred to in Section 401 of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. or has posted a "Danger"
sign upon a structure as provided for in Section 15.28.140, or
has begun summary abatement of a nuisance as provided for in
Section 15.28.150, the Building Official or the City Engineer
may file with the county recorder a notice of pendency of
administrative proceedings which shall constitute notice to
any subsequent owner. purchaser, encumbrancer of the property
described therein or involved in the proceedings. beneficiary
of a trust deed. lienholder, mortgagee. or any other person
holding or claiming any interest of any kind in the property
described therein who shall be bound by the administrative
proceedings. including liability for all amounts and costs and
expenses assessed against the property as a lien for abatement
in the same manner as if he had been the owner at the time of
commencement of the proceedings and had been properly served
at that time."
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2 SECTION 39. Section 15.04.112 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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4 "15.04.112 Uniform Bui1dinq Code. Chapter 60. Part II is
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8 Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and for Lay-in
9 Panel Ceilings. UBC Standards 1988 Edition."
10 SECTION 40. Section 15.04.114 of the San Bernardino Municipal
11 Code is added as follows:
"15.04.114 Uniform Building Code. Appendix Chapter 12.
Division III. Subsection 1241 ia amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1241. The provisions of this section apply to the design
and construction of barriers for swimming pools. spas. and hot
tubs located on the premises of Group R. Division 3
occupancies. Swimming pools. spas. and hot tubs for which an
application for a permit has been submitted prior to the
effective date of this ordinance shall comply with the
requirements contained in SBMC Chapter 15.48."
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ORDINANCE... AMENDING SECTIONS 15.04.020, 15.04.070, 15.04.075,
15.04.080, 15.04.085, 15.04.100, 15.04.120, 15.04.130, 15.04.133,
15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160, 15.04.165, 15.04.167, 15.04.175,
1 15.04.177, 15.04.179, 15.04.220, 15.20.040, 15.20.080, 15.20.120,
15.28.010, 15.28.020, 15.28.170, REPEALING CHAPTERS 15.38, 15.40,
2 15.44, 15.60, AND SECTIONS 15.04.040, 15.04.095, 15.04.140,
15.04.150, 15.04.160, 15.04.170, 15.04.190, 15.28.030, 15.28.040,
3 15.28.050, 15.28.060, 15.28.070, 15.28.080, 15.28.090, 15.28.100,
15.28.110, 15.28.120, AND ADDING SECTIONS 15.04.076, 15.04.077,
4 15.04.081, 15.04.083, 15.04.112, 15.04.114, 15.04.125, 15.04.163,
15.04.221, 15.04.222, 15.04.223 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
5 CODE AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM HOUSING
6 CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1991 EDITION,
THE UNIFORM BUILDING SECURITY CODE, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM
7 MECHANICAL CODE, 1991 EDITIONS, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1991
EDITION, THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1991
8 EDITION, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990 EDITION, THE UNIFORM
CODE FOR SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS, 1991 EDITION, THE UNIFORM CODE
9 FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1991 EDITION, AND
AMENDMENTS THEREON.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the
adopted by the Mayor and Common
Bernardino at a reQu1ar
21st day of June
foregoing ordinance was duly
Council of the City of San
meeting thereof, held on the
, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
13 Council Members:
14 NEGRETE
15 CURLIN
16 HERNANDEZ
17 OBERHELMAN
18 OFFICE VACANT
19 POPE-LUDLAM
20 MILLER
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-- Edward V.. Negrete, Mayo Pro Tem
city of San Bernardino
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