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CITY OF SAN BEt)lARDINO - REQUESQFOR COUNCIL ACTION
From:
Al Boughey, Director
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Su~~: Adoption of Model(State) Building Codes
and Amendments to SBMC Chapter 15
Dept: Planning and Building Services
Date:
April 22, 1993
MCC: May 10, 1993
Synopsis of Previous Council action: NONE
Recommended motion: Close the public hearing and waive further reading of the ordinance, and
layover for final adoption.
Contact person: Josenh Lease
Phone:
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Supponing dBta atteched: Staff RenoTt
Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
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Source: (Acct. No.1
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Finance:
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CITY OF SAN BERJORDINO - REQUEST O)R COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
The state of California, under various statutes and titles,
requires local governments to adopt and enforce the state Building
standards Code. The state has updated its building codes by
adopting the 1991 editions of the Uniform Codes, which became
effective throughout the state on August 14, 1992. The adoption of
these codes as part of the City's Municipal Code provides for local
enforcement and administration.
The California Health and Safety Code, Section 17958 provides that
local jurisdictions may make amendments to these codes based on
specified local conditions. As in the past, our philosophy has
been to keep such amendments to a minimum. Most of our amendments
are therefore administrative in nature.
In reviewing Chapter 15.12 of the Municipal Code, in conjunction
with the Public Works and Fire Departments, we found that many of
the requirements and references specified therein were outdated.
Therefore, most of the proposed changes are editorial in nature and
intended to correct the deficiencies found. A summary of those
substantive changes which are not purely editorial follows:
SectioD 15.04.020: Adopts by reference the latest editions of the
Model Codes.
UBC Appendix, Chapter 12, Division III is a new Division in the
code which addresses barriers for swimming pools, spas and hot
tubs. These requirements are intended to l'imit access by small
children to such bodies of water to prevent drowning accidents.
This division includes detailed requirements for pool enclosures,
and includes requirements for closing or alarm devices on gates and
doors which open into the enclosure.
UBC Appendix, Chapter 23, Division IV is a new division which
provides requirements for Flood-Resistant Construction for
buildings located in flood prone areas. These requirements are
based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and
National Flood Insurance Program regulations. Adoption of this
division will allow us to delete the flood-resistant construction
requirements contained in Development Code Section 19.16.050.
UBC Appendix, Chapter 25 is a new Division which provides
prescriptive requirements for Conventional Light-Frame Construction
in High Wind Areas. A homeowner or builder could use these
prescriptive requirements in lieu of obtaining the services of an
engineer for design purposes.
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SectioD 15.04.075: The w9rding was changed to require permits for
fences which are over 3 feet in height. The current language does
not specify a height parameter, and therefore such innocuous item
as planter walls are unnecessarily regulated.
SectioD 15.04.076: This section was inadvertently deleted by the
last code adoption ordinance. It is in conformance with recent
state legislation (S.B. 1321, H&S 13132.5) which requires wood
roofing material to have a Class C fire rating.
SectioD 15.04.083: This section codifies requirements for pre-
permit inspections.
SectioD 15.04.085: This section establishes fees for pre-permit
inspections and meter resets, which are based on the cost of
providing these services.
SectioD 15.04.100: This section will extend the validity period of
welding certificates from one year to two years and increase the
fee correspondingly from $20.00 to $40.00, and therefore in effect
is revenue neutral. The current fee of $20.00 per year has been
unchanged since 1980, while administration costs have risen. This
change will result in a slight reduction in the workload on the
clerical staff.
SectioD 15.20.080: Wording has been added to clarify that a
certificate of occupancy is automatically revoked when a building
is ordered vacated due to substandard conditions by the building
official.
SectioD 15.20.120: Wording has been added to allow the release and
connection of utilities prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy when the building official finds that no unsafe
conditions exist.
SectioD 15.28.010 thru 15.28.120: Adopts the latest edition of the
"Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings" by
reference, which replaces the previous edition which was adopted
into the Municipal Code verbatim in 1982. certain administrative
requirements unique to the City have been retained.
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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
10 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. 1991 EDITION. THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL SPA
AND HOT TUB CODE. 1991 EDITION. THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990
11 EDITION. THE UNIFORM CODE FOR SOLAR ENERGY INSTALLATIONS. 1991
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 qoverninq bodies are required to adopt requ1ations
15 imposed by Sect ion 17922 of the Cali fornia Health and Safety Code;
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17 WHEREAS. pursuant to Section 17958 of the California Health
18 and Safety Code. a City may make chanqes in the provisions adopted
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to update codes incorporated into the
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NOW. THEREFORE. THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SECTIOR 1.
Section 15.04.020 of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows.
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Adoption of Codes by Reference.
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Those certain rules and regulations, as set forth 1n the ~
followinq codes. appendices and new standards are hereby
adopted by reference as the requlations qoverninq the
erection. construction. alteration. repair. removal and
maintenance of all bUildinqs and other structures in the City:
(1) Uniform Buildinq Code. includinq Appendix. Chapters 1-
Div.I and II. 7. 11. l2-Div.II and III. 23-Div.II.III and IV.
25. 29. 32. 35. 38. 49. 55. 57. 70 of the International
Conference of Buildinq Officials. 1991 Editionl
(2) Uniform Buildinq Code Standards of the International
Conference of Buildinq Officials. 1991 Editionl
(3) Uniform Housinq Code of the International Conference of
Buildinq Officials. 1991 Editionl
(4) Uniform Administrative Code of the International
Conference of Buildinq Officials. 1991 Editionl
(5) Uniform BUildinq Security Code of the International
Conference of Buildinq Officials. 1991 Edition,
(6) Uniform Mechanical Code. includinq Appendices A. Band C
of the International Conference of Buildinq Officials and the
International Association of Plumbinq and Mechanical
Officials. 1991 Editionl
(7) Uniform Plumbinq Code. includinq Appendix. Chapters A
throuqh I and IAPMO Installation Standards of the
International Association of Plumbinq and Mechanical
Officials. 1991 Editionl
(8) Uniform Swimminq Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code of the
International Association of Plumbinq and Mechanical
Officials. 1991 Editionl
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(9) National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection
Association. 1990 Editionl
(10) Uniform Code for Solar Ener~y Installations of the
International Association of Plumbin~ and Mechanical
Officials. 1991 Edition. and
(11) Uniform Code For The Abatement of Dan~erous Buildin~s
of the International Conference of Buildin~ Officials. 1991
Edition.
It shall be unlawful to erect. construct. alter. repair.
remove or maintain any buildin~ or structure in the City in
violation of. or without complyin~ 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 Plannin~ and Buildin~ Services.
In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the
above codes and the requirements of other Ci ty codes or State
statutes. the State statutes and City codes shall apply."
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SECTION 2. Section 15.04.070 of the San Bernardino
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Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
21 "Section 15.04.070 Uniform BUildinG Code Section 204(c) is
22 added - Board of Appeals Desiqnated.
23 1. The Board of Buildin~ Commissioners of the City of San
24 Bernardino shall serve as the Board of Appeals. The BuildinG
25 Official or his desi~nee shall be Clerk of the Board. The
26 Board shall have such duties as are dele~ated to it by the
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as may be delegated by other provisions of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code.
2. All requests for appeal of administrative decisions of the
Building Official to the Board of Building Conunissioners shall
include a non-refundable appeals fee of Seventy-Five Dollars
($75.001 paid to the BUilding Official."
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SECTIOR 3. Section 15.04.075 of the San Bernardino.
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Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows.
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"15.04.075 Uniform Building Code Subsection 30l(b)2 Amended
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-Fences Rot Requiring Permit.
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Uniform Building Code Subsection 30l(b)2 is amended as
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A building permit shall not be required for fences not over
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Fences shall be constructed in accordance with the
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standard design specifications approved by the Building
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Official, unless an alternate engineered design is submitted
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19 Exemption from the permit requirements shall not be deemed as
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a waiver of the design requirements contained in the San
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materials or the configuration thereof, or to the height of
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26 Code is Added as follows.
27 "15.04.076 Uniform Building Code. Section 3203 is _nded by
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Sec.32031~l Notwithstandinq other provisions of this
code, wood shake or shinqle roof coverinqs installed after the
effective date of this ordinance shall have a minimum Class
C ratinq."
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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 Buildinq Code. Appendix Chapter 1.
8 Division I. subsection 110(bl amended - Enforcement.
9 Sec.llOlbl Enforcement. The procedures for the
10 enforcement of this chapter shall be as set forth in SBMC
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SECTION 6. Section l5.04.0BO of the San Bernardino
Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows.
"15.04.080 Applicable Fees and Fee Exemptions.
A. Applicable Fees:
Notwithstandinq the provisions contained in UBC 3041bl,
UMC 3041bl. and UPC 20.4. the fees for bUildinq.
electrical. mechanlcal, and plumbinq 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 fOllowinq.
1. Historic Preservation - No fees shall be charqed for
permits issued for repairs. alterations or additions
for the preservation. restoration or rehabilitation
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of a bulldinq or structure which is a qualified ::
historical bulldinq or structure pursuant to Health
and Safety Code Section 18955, a qualified
historical property pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 5031, a reqistered 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 Damaqe - No fees shall be charqed
for permits issued to owners for demolition or first
rebui1dinq of damaqed or destroyed structures
located in an area desiqnated 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 acquirinq the property.
3. Charitable Orqanizations - Fees may be waived or
refunded in accordance wi th Chapter 3.13 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code."
SECTIOR 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 submittinq plans and specifications for review.
The plan review fee shall be 95 percent of the bUildinq permit
fee as set forth in Table No. 3-A for commercial. industrial
and multifamily buildinqs and 75 percent of the bUildinq
permit fee for sinqle family and duplex buildinqs.
The plan review fees for electrical. mechanical. and
plumbinqwork 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 buildinq permit fee shall be
charqed for plan review and inspections to meet any State
mandated enerqy requirements.
A fee of 10 percent of the buildinq permit fee shall be
charqed for plan review and inspections of any State mandated
requlations relatinq to handicapped accessibil1 ty imposed upon
commercial. mUltifamily. and public buildinqs.
An additional fee of 75 percent of the plan review fee
shall be charqed for expeditious plan review requested by the
applicant.
The plan review fee for qradinq 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 chanqed so as to require
additional plan review. an additional plan review fee shall be
charqed at the rate shown in Tables Nos. 3-A throuqh 3-G.
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1 SECTION 8. Section 15.04.083 of the San Bernardino
2 Municipal Code is hereby added as follows:
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amended by addinq Subsection (i) - Pre-permit Inspections.
Uniform Administrative Code Subsection 305(il is added as
follows:
The BUildinq 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
buildinqofficial 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 buildinq as
defined in Section 1001 of the Uniform Housinq Code, or has
been identified as a danqerous buildinq as defined by the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danqerous BUildinqs.
After payment of the appropriate fee, the bUildinq 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 specifyinq the portion of
the rehabilitative work requirinq permits.
Exception: The bUildinq official may waive the
requirement for a pre-permit inspection 11 when he
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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 siqn a statement approved by
the bUildinq official aqreeinq to repair or correct any
violations found durinq subsequent inspections and to
obtain any additional permits as may be required.
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SECTION 9.
Section 15.04.085 of the San Bernardino
-15.04.085 Uniform Administrative Code. Tables 3-A. 3-B. and
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A. Uniform Administrative Code. Table 3-A is amended by addinq
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 existinq property or bUildinq
reqUired to be made by the Planninq and Buildinq
Services Department for compliance with the National
Housinq Act or other lendinq institutions and
requlations thereunder shall be paid to the City by the
applicant for such inspection service.
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6. A fee in the sum of sixty dollars ($60.00) for the
inspection of a room addition. qaraqe. patio. or other
portion of a buildinq when the entire bUildinq 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).
$120.00 per structure up to 5000 square
feet. plus $.02 for each additional
square foot of floor area in excess of
5000 square feet.
8. An application fee of Seventy-five Dollars ($75.00)
Commercial -
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 BUi1dinq Code."
B. Uniform Administrative Code. Table 3-B is amended by
addinq New Commercial Buildinqs and Electric Meter Reset
!nspections as follows:
New Commercial Buildinqs: The fee of $.015 per square foot
shall include all wirinq and electrical equipment in or on
eachbuildinq 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
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meter on the same
buildinq or lot.
permit:.......$11.00
In conjunction with any
C. Uniform Administrative Code. Table 3-D is amended by addinq
Item 15 under Unit Fee Schedule as follows:
15. Gas Meter Reset Inspection:......$40.00 +
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In conjunction with any permit:....$11.00
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SECTION 10.
Sections 15.04.040 and 15.04.095 of the San
SECTION 11.
Section 15.04.100 of the San Bernardino
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1 Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:
2 -15.04.100 Uniform BuildinG Code Section 2708 is amended by
3 addinG Subsection la) - WeldinG Work.
4 Uniform BuildinG Code Section 27081a) is added as follows:
5 NotwithstandinG the provisions of Section 2708, the
6 followinG sections and subsections shall Govern all weldinG
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8 la) All weldinG shall be done by qualified operators
9 approved by the BuildinG Official. The BUildinG Official
10 shall prescribe rules and reGulations for the tests for
11 welders, and no operator shall be approved by the BuildinG
12 Official unless and until he has first successfUllY completed
13 such tests as may be Given by the Department of Adult-
14 Vocational Education, San Bernardino City Schools, San
15 Bernardino Valley ColleGe, or has obtained such approval
16 because he holds a current weldinG certificate based upon the
17 requirements of the California Department of Adult-Vocat ional
18 Education, prOVided it has the same or similar standards and
19 criteria as said Department of the San Bernardino City Schools
20 of San Bernardino Valley ColleGe. A certificate shall be
21 issued to operators by the BuildinG Official upon successful
22 completion of the required test or tests and/or approval as
23 aforesaid beinG obtained. Requests for the certificate shall
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25 completion of the test. The certificate shall remain in force
26 for two years. Subsequent certificates may be obtained by
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Adult-Vocational Education. San Bernardino City School. or san
Bernardino Valley Colleqe that he has reqularlY enqaqed in
such work and that such work has been satisfactorilY performed
durinq the past year.
(b) Every welder employed for weldinq of steel plate of
No.8 qauqe thickness or less shall be qualified for liqht
qauqeweldinq. Every welder employed for field weldinq shall
be qualified to weld in the flat. vertical and overhead
positions. Welders. includinq liqht qauqe welders who are
employed for shop weldinq. shall be qualified in the flat.
vertical and horizontal positions.
(c) Structural steel weldinq operators shall be
qualified as prescribed by the latest edition of the
Structural Weldinq Code of the American Weldinq Society.
(d) After a welder has passed the above tests. he must
be capable of doinq neat and consistently qood 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 ($40.00l will be
charqed by the City of San Bernardino for each oriqinal
certificate which shall be valid for a period of two years. A
fee of forty dollars ($40.00l will be charqed 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 6f Adult-Vocational
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Education or the Division of Architecture, State of
California, or other acceptable proof of qualification.
(q) Testinq shall be done under the supervision of the
San Bernardino City Schools, Department of Adult-Vocational
Education of San Bernardino Valley Colleqe.
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 Mininq and Geoloqy 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 Divisio~ of Mines and Geoloqy."
SECTION 13. Section 15.04.125 of the San Bernardino Municipal
is hereby added as follows:
"15.04.125 use Section 7002 is amended by adding Subsection
(b) - 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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3 SBCTION 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 _ended by adding Subsection
6 (c) - On-site Improv_ent Perait.
7 UBC subsection 7003. (c) is added to read as follows:
8 Sec. 7003. (c) 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
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13 Engineer. The provisions of this section shall not apply to
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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 SBCTION 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 ia _ended by adding Subsection
(a) - Bnqineerinq Geologist.
UBC subsection 7005(a) is added to read as follows:
Sec. 7005 (al. The term "Engineering Geologist" as hereinafter
used shall mean a State of California Certified Engineering
Geologist."
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"15.04.165 use Section 7006 i8 amended by addinG 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 reqistered civil enqineer.
Specifications may be incorporatedlnto the plans as qeneral
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SECTION 17. Section 15.04.150 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby repealed.
SECTION 19. Section 15.04.163 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby added as follows.
"15.04.163 use Section 7006 is amended by addino Subsection
(0)4 - Regular Gradino Plans.
USC subsection 7006(q)4 is added to read as follows.
Sec.7006(q)4. When required by the buildinq official,
plans for reqular qradinq shall be prepared by a licensed
civil enqineer."
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-15.04.167 UBC Section 7006 is amended by addinq Subsection
(j) - Information on On-site Improvement Plans.
UBC subsection 7006(j) is added to read as follows:
Sec.7006(j). Information on On-site Improvement Plans.
On-site improvement plans shall contain all information set
forth in Section 7006(d) of the UBC and shall include the
fOllowinq additional information:
1. Elevations of top of curb, back of sidewalk, and finish
surface of pavement.
2. Flow line elevations, and rates of qrade of curb and
qutter, ribbon qutters, drainaqe facilities, and private sewer
mains.
3. Detailed plans of planter curbs, curb and qutter, ribbon
qutters, drainaqe facilities, and on-site liqhtinq.
4. Detailed specifications of materials includinq portland
cement concrete, asphalt concrete, aqqreqate base, sewer pipe
and pipe beddinq.
5. Size and number of parkinq spaces, directional siqns and
stripinq.
6. Details of landscapinq and irriqation systems shall be
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3 -15.04.175 UBC Section 7007 is amended by addinq 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
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12 Items to be reviewed are improvements includinq, but not
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SECTIOR 24. Section 15.04.177 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby amended as follows:
-15.04.177 UBC subsection 7007(e) added - On-site
Improvement Permit Fees.
UBC subsection 7007(e) is added to read as follows:
Sec.7007le). On-site Improvement Permit Fees. A fee for
each on-site improvement permit shall be paid to the City
Enqineer. Said fee shall be in an amount established by
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UBC subsection 7014(i) is added to read as follows:
Sec.7014(i). On-site Improvement Inspection. All on-
site improvements for which a permit is required shall be
subject to inspection by the City Enqineer throuqh his
desiqnated representative."
SBCTION 26. Section 15.04.190 of the San Bernardino Municipal
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11 Code is hereby amended as follows:
"15.04.220 UBC Section 7015 is amended by addinq Subsection
(a)S - Final Reports.
UBC subsection 7015(a)5 is added to read as follows:
Sec.7015(a)5. Final Reports: A statement from the
LandscapeArchitect, if any, that the plantinqand irriqation
system(s) have been installed in accordance with his
recommendations."
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21 "15.04.221 UBC Section 7016 is amended by addinG Subsection
22 (al - RetaininG walls.
23 Sec.7016(a) Retaininq walls in excess of 2.5 feet in
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(b) - Driveways.
Sec.7016(b) Driveways to residential oaraoes of more
than 30 feet in lenoth shall extend for a minimum distance of
20 feet from the oaraoe. on a maximum orade of 5%. Driveways
less than 30 feet in lenoth shall have a maximum orade of 8%
for a minimum distance of 20 feet from the oaraoe. No portion
of a driveway shall exceed a orade of 20%. Driveways shall be
desioned so that the aloebraic difference in orades will not
cause a car to drao or hanoup.-
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SKCTIOR 31. Section 15.20.040 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code is hereby amended to read as fol lows I
-15.20.040 COnditions RequirinG Application.
A new Certificate of Occupancy shall be required whenever I
1. A new buildino is constructed.
2. The floor area of an existino buildinq is expanded by more
than 10%.
3. A chanoe in use affectino a buildino's existino 20nino
approval or conformity, or a chanoe 1n the nature of use of
a build1no which would place it in a different occupancy
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4. A building or structure has been vacant for more than 180
days.
5. Whenever a building is ordered to be vacated by the
Building Official due to substandard or dangerous conditions.
6. Undeveloped or vacant property is to be used or occupied."
SECTIOR 32. Section 15.20.080 of the San Bernardino Municipal
is hereby amended to read as follows:
-15.20.080 Revocation of Certificate of OCcupancy.
The BUilding Official. in writing. may deny or revoke a
certificate of occupancy when it is determined that the
building. structure. or property is in violation of the codes.
or when the certificate was issued in error or on
false information supplied by the applicant. The certificate
of occupancy is automatically revoked when there is a change
of use or occupancy classification. when the bUilding or
structure has been vacant for more than 180 days. or when a
bUilding is ordered vacated by the Building Official due to
substandard or dangerous conditions."
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23 -15.20.120 Connection/Disconnection of Utilities.
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20 -15.28.020 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danqerous
21 Buildinqs - Amended.
22 Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Uniform Code for the
23 Abatement of Danqerous Buildinqs are hereby deleted.
24 Procedures for appeals, hearinqs, enforcement of orders,
25 and abatements shall be in accordance with Chapter 8.30 of the
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requested in writinq by the applicant for qood cause shown,
and when he finds that no unsafe conditions exist or will be
created by such connection.
The Buildinq Official may disconnect or order
discontinuance of any utility service to any bUildinqs,
structures, or premises lackinq 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 edi tion of the Uni form Code for the Abatement
of Danqerous Buildinqs, as adopted pursuant to section
15.04.020, is incorporated herein, and as hereinafter amended
shall qovern the identification and abatement of danqerous
buildinqs."
SECTION 36.
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proceedinqs.
At any time after the buildinq 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 Danqerous Buildinqs. or has posted a "Danqer"
siqn upon a structure as provided for in Section 15.28.140, or
has bequn summary abatement of a nuisance as provided for in
Section 15.28.150, the Buildinq Official or the City Enqineer
may file with the county recorder a notice of pendency of
administrative proceedinqs which shall constitute notice to
any subsequent owner, purchaser, encumbrancer of the property
described therein or involved in the proceedinqs, beneficiary
of a trust deed, lienholder, mortqaqee, or any other person
holdinq or claiminq any interest of any kind in the property
described therein who shall be bound by the administrative
proceedinqs, includinq liabili ty for all amounts and costs and
expenses assessed aqainst 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 proceedinqs 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 BUildinq Code. Chapter 60. Part II is
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8 Metal Suspension Systems for Acoustical Tile and for Lay-in
9 Panel Ceilinqs. UBC Standards 1988 Edition."
10 SECTION 40. Section 15.04.114 of the San Bernardino Municipal
11 Code is added as follows:
12 "15.04.114 Uniform Buildinq Code, Appendix Chapter 12.
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Sec. 1241. The provisions of this section apply to the desiqn
and construction of barriers for sWimminq pools. spas. and hot
tubs located on the premises of Group R. Division 3
occupancies. SWimminq 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 SBHC Chapter 15.48."
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ORDINANCE..~NDING SECTIONS 15.04.~, 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, 15.04.17~,
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,
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,
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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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adopted by the Mayor
Bernardino at a
day of
that the foregoing ordinance was duly
and Common Council of the City of San
meeting thereof, held on the
, 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
council Members:
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ABSENT
ESTRADA
REILLY
HERNANDEZ
MAUDSLEY
MINOR
POPE-LUDLAM
MILLER
City Clerk
The foregoing ordinance is hereby approved this
, 1993.
day
Approved as to
form and legal content:
W. R. Holcomb, Mayor
city of San Bernardino
JAMES
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