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Adopted: January 20, 2004
Effective: February 20, 2004
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ORDINANCE NO. KC-1I63
2 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10
RELATING TO FOOTHILL FIRE ZONE BUILDING STANDARDS AND ADDING
3 CHAPTER 15.11 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE THE
BUILDING SAFETY ENHANCEMENT AREA BUILDING STANDARDS.
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THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
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6 SECTION 1. Chapter 15.10 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
7 Chapter 15.10
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15.10.020
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15.10.060
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12 15.10.20 Purpose.
Foothill Fire Zone Building Standards
Purpose.
Scope.
Applicability.
Foothill Fire Zone Building Standards.
13 The purpose of this Chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of
injury, death, or property damage that may result from wildland fires in the foothill areas of the City.
14 The building standards contained in this Chapter are intended to prevent the ignition of, or otherwise
reduce the spread of fire on developed properties, by controlling the use of materials and methods
15 of construction. (Ord. MC-960, 3-4-96)
16 15.10.040 Scope.
17 A. New Structures
18 The requirements ofthis Chapter shall apply to all newly constructed buildings, structures,
or appurtenances located in the Foothill Fire Zones.
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Exception: Structures which are exempt from building permit requirements.
B. Existing Structures
For existing structures, retrofitting of an element is required when more than 60%
22 replacement of that element occurs. An addition to an existing structure need not comply with these
standards if the addition does not exceed 60% of the floor area of the existing structure and the
23 existing structure was not required to meet these requirements when originally constructed.
Retrofitting of an entire structure is required when a combination of elements are replaced or other
24 repairs are made equal in value to 60% or more of the replacement cost of the structure as
determined by the building official. Repair or replacement of shake shingle roofs that exceed 25%
25 shall conform to Section l5.1O.080(E). Alterations made to a structure shall not increase the degree
of non-conformity in regards to these standards. (Ord. MC-I047, 5-17-99; Ord. MC-960, 3-4-96)
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15.10.060 Applicability.
The requirements of this Chapter shall be applicable to those properties located in Foothill
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15.10.080 Foothill Fire Zone Building Standards.
The following building standards shall apply to all or some of the foothill fire zones as noted
by the letter(s) in parenthesis following each standard.
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I. All exterior elements, including, but not limited to walls, overhangs, garage doors, fences,
fascias, etc., shall be free from exposed wood (e.g. minimum 7/8" stucco protection).(A+B,
and C where abuts wildlands)
Exception: Entry doors, windows, and door and window jambs.
2. Vinyl window frame assemblies shall be prohibited, except when they have the following
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Frame and sash are comprised of vinyl material with welded corners;
Metal reinforcement in the interlock area;
Glazed with insulated glass or tempered;
Frame and sash profiles are certified in AAMA Lineal Certification Program
(verified with either an AAMA product label or Certified Products
Directory); and
Certified and labeled to ANSI/AAMAlNWWDA 101/I.S.2-97 for structural
requirements.
Except when needed to meet the requirements of the California Energy Code
at Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations.
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All glazing shall be double-paned and meet California Building Code requirements.
(A+B+C)
No attic vent shall be placed facing the foothills/wildland. (A+B, and C where abuts
wildlands) All vents shall be covered with 1/8 inch mesh corrosion-resistant metal screen
or other approved material that offers equivalent protection.
Roof mounted turbine vents shall not be permitted. (A+B+C)
All roof coverings shall be of non-wood materials with at least a Class A or B fire retardant
rating. (A+B+C)
The open ends of high-profile tile roofs shall be capped with non-ignitable material to
prevent birds' nests or other combustible material from accumulating. (A+B+C)
All new residential structures (except those rebuilt due to damage or destruction from any
one common fire or other catastrophe) shall be provided with automatic fire sprinklers. If
the floor area of an existing dwelling is increased more than 60%, the entire dwelling must
be retrofitted to meet this requirement. The design and installation shall be approved by the
City Fire Department. (A+B, and C where abuts wildlands). (Ord. MC-960, 3-4-96)
Insulation. Paper-faced insulation shall be prohibited in attics or ventilated spaces.
25 SECTION 2. Chapter 15.11 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is hereby added to read as
follows:
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Chapter 15.11
Building Safety Enhancement Area Building Standards
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Sections:
15.11.020
2 15.11.040
15.11.080
Purpose.
Scopel Applicability.
Building Safety Enhancement Area Building Standards.
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15.11.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of
5 injury, death, or property damage that may result from urban conflagrations spread by high winds.
The building standards contained in this Chapter are intended to prevent the ignition of, or otherwise
6 reduce the spread of urban fire by controlling the use of materials and methods of construction.
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Scopel Applicability
8 The Building Safety Enhancement Area Building Standards shall apply to all newly
constructed buildings, structures, or appurtenances outside the Foothill Fire Zones (as defined in
9 Chapter 19.15) and located in any of the following areas:
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Those areas of the City designated by Council Resolution after a noticed public
hearing as being located within a Building Safety Enhancement Area as follows:
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Four or more abutting (as defined in Chapter 19.02 of the Developrnent
Code) parcels with at least four dwellings with each dwelling damaged over
60% by fire or other catastrophe.
All dwellings and commercial structures damaged over 60% by fire or other
catastrophe that are located within a block (as defined in Chapter 19.02 of the
Development Code) in which 50% or more of the dwellings and commercial
structures have each incurred damage over 60% by fire or other catastrophe.
Those new residential housing tracts comprised of four or more dwelling units for
which building permit applications are submitted after the effective date of this
ordinance.
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Those new commercial structures that are 5,000 square feet or larger, for which
building permit applications are submitted after the effective date of this ordinance.
15.11.080
Building Safety Enhancement Area Building Standards.
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Exterior walls. Exterior walls shall be constructed of non-combustible ma1erials or shall
provide the equivalent to a minimum of I-hour fire-resistance-rated construction on the
exterior side.
B. Eaves. Eaves shall be enclosed with a minimum 7/8 inch stucco or equivalent protection.
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Exterior glazing. Exterior glazing shall comply with the provisions of the California
Building Code and with the following additional requirements:
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Exterior windows, window walls and glazed doors, and windows within exterior
doors, shall be tempered glass, or multi-layered glass panels (dual- or triple-paned),
or other assemblies approved by the Building Official.
Vinyl window frame assemblies shall be prohibited, except when they have the
following characteristics:
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a) Frame and sash are comprised of vinyl material with welded corners;
b) Metal reinforcement in the interlock area;
c) Glazed with insulated glass or tempered;
d) Frame and sash profiles are certified in AAMA Lineal Certification Program
(verified with either an AAMA product label or Certified Products
Directory); and
e) Certified and labeled to ANSI/AAMA/NWWDA 101lI.S.2-97 for structural
requirements.
f) Except when needed to meet the requirements ofthe California Energy Code
at Title 24, Part 6 of the California Code of Regulations.
Garage Doors. Garage doors shall be constructed of noncombustible materials or fire
retardant treated wood.
Vents.
1. All vents shall be covered with 1/8 inch mesh corrosion-resistant metal screen or
other approved material that offers equivalent protection.
2. Roof-mounted turbine vents shall not be permitted.
Insulation. Paper-faced insulation shall be prohibited in attics or ventilated spaces.
Roof covering. All roof covering shall be of non-wood materials with at least a Class A or
B fire-retardant rating. The open ends of high-profile tile roofs shall be capped with non-
ignitable material to prevent birds' nests or other combustible material from accumulating.
Gutters and downspouts shall be constructed of non-combustible material.
Fences. Where wood or vinyl fencing is used, there shall be a minimum of 5' separation
between the wood or vinyl fencing and the wall of the nearest structure except on those
properties where previous construction occurred pursuant to a previous Code. Fencing
within the 5' separation area shall be of non-combustible material or I-hour fire-resistance-
rated construction.
18 SECTION 3. Findings of Local Necessity.
19 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 a local governing body
must make express findings that amendments to state building standards are necessary because of
20 local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The following findings are hereby made:
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All areas of the City are subject to periods of elevated temperatures and high winds
known as Santa Ana conditions, and
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Such Santa Ana conditions have the potential to spread urban fires from structure to
structure and across property lines, and
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Past conflagrations such as the Panorama Fire, the Old Waterman Canyon Fire, and
other fires have resulted in substantial fire losses and indicate that the spread of fire
poses a substantial threat to life and property, not only in the Foothill Fire Zones, but
in urbanized areas as well.
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1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10
2 RELATING TO FOOTHILL FIRE ZONE BUILDING STANDARDS AND ADDING
CHAPTER 15.11 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE THE
3 BUILDING SAFETY ENHANCEMENT AREA BUILDING STANDARDS.
4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and Common
joint
5 Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of
6 January
, 2004, by the following vote, to wit:
7 COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
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The foregoing Ordinance is hereby approved this .;23 day of January 2004.
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City of San Bernardino
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Approved as to form
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25 JAMES F. PENMAN
City Attorney
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