HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 02-O12ORDINANCE NO. 02-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2001 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDINGSTANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, 2001 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION ,THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2001 EDITION; AND ADOPTING, THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT
TUB CODE, 2000 EDITION, THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 2000 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE CHAPTERS 4, 5, 6 AND SECTIONS 701.2 AND 701.3 , 1997 EDITION, AND
AMENDING SECTIONS 14-1,14-51,14-55,14-91,14-111,14-150,14-191,14-193,14-194
REFERENCING CODE ADOPTIONS AND ADDING SECTIONS 14-57.
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022, et seq. and California Health& Safety
Code Section 17922 empower the City of Azusa ("City") to adopt by reference the California Building
Standards Code as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, adopting various
uniform codes, including the 1997 Uniform Building Code ("UBC"), 2000 Uniform Mechanical Code
("UMC"), 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code ("UPC"), 1999 National Electrical Code ("NEC") and the
2000 Uniform Housing Code ("UHC"): and the City may adopt other uniform codes by reference
including the 2000 Uniform Sign Code("USC") and the 2000 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code("USHTC" ),and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Azusa Municipal Code Sections 14-1,14-51,14-91,14-
111,14-150, and 14-191 the City previously adopted by reference various provisions of the 1997
UBC, UMC, UPC, UHC and USC and the 1996 edition of the NEC, subject to particular additions,
amendments and deletions set forth in the Ordinances adopting such codes, and
WHEREAS, the publishers of the uniform codes recently published updated editions
of such codes, and the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") adopted such
codes and has established November 1, 2002 as the effective date of the most recent edition of the
California Building Standards Code, and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code, Section 17958.5 authorizes cities and
counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more restrictive standards
and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that
they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Azusa ("City Council") finds that these
local climatic, geological or topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. The City is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity
levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread of
drought conditions and fires. For example, during July, August and September, temperatures often
exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months humidity is usually less than 40% and
measurements of less than 10% are not uncommon.
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2. The geologic and seismic setting of the City is dominated by the Sierra Madre
earthquake fault which bisects the northern part of the City. One third of the City lies within areas
that are designated as zones subject to either earthquake induced liquefaction or landslides, and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned geologic and climatic conditions have also
contributed to the loss or damage of 450 homes in the Bel Air fire of 1961, 187 homes in the
Chatsworth fire of 1970, 50 homes in the Mandeville Canyon fire of 1978, 262 homes in the
Anaheim fire of 1982, 71 homes in Baldwin Hills fire of 1985,33 homes in the Porter Ranch fire of
1988, 162 homes in the Santa Barbara fire of 1990, 3300 homes in the Oakland fire of 1991,
hundred of acres in the nearby Chino Hills State Park fire of 1997, and most recently, hundreds of
acres and the loss of a number of cabins in the Curve fire and the Williams fire of 2002; and
WHEREAS, these fires, as well as. the recent Whittier earthquake of 1987 and
Northridge earthquake of 1994, have resulted in the tragic loss of lives along with enormous
property losses; and
WHEREAS, based upon the recommendations of the Building Official, the City
Council finds that the proposed amendments to the California Building Standards Code and uniform
codes ("amendments") are more restrictive than the standards adopted by the California Building
Standards Commission, would decrease the potential incidence of property damage, injury and
death due to fires and earthquakes, and are reasonably necessary to mitigate the aforementioned
local climatic, geologic or topographical condition. Specifically:
1. The amendments to Section 14-53 of the Azusa Municipal Code as set forth in
Section 6 of this ordinance requires all structures to have a minimum class A or B roof which affords
a higher level of fire protection than other classes of roofing not possessing these characteristics
and adopted for use by the Building Standards Commission.
2. The amendments to Sections 2205.3 of the CBC, asset forth in Section 8 of this
ordinance, adopts the latest AISC seismic provisions for structural steel buildings. Steel Buildings
constructed under these provisions will have a higher level of earthquake resistance, which is
necessary due to local geologic conditions.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that this ordinance will
not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. This ordinance would set forth new
construction code requirements, which are required to be implemented by state law, and any
specific development projects that would be subject to the requirements of these new regulations,
would require separate environmental review. Thus, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los
Angeles County Clerk's office within five (5) working days of project approval.
SECTION 2. The Recitals contained in this ordinance are hereby adopted as
Findings of Fact by the City Council, as if fully set forth herein.
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SECTION 3. Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Azusa
Municipal code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec 14-1 Codes Adopted
Subject.to the changes and amendments set forth in this Chapter, those certain
Codes entitled The California Building Code, 2001 Edition, California Mechanical Code, 2001
Edition, the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2000 Edition, the Uniform Sign Code,
2000 Edition and all appendices, modifications, and supplements (published by the International
Conference of Building Officials) and The Uniform Housing Code Chapters 4, 5, 6 and sections
701.2 AND 701.3, 1997 Edition (published by the International Conference of Building Officials), the
California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials), The California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, the Administrative Code for the
National Electrical Code 1999 edition and all appendices, modifications, and supplements
(published by the National Fire Protection Agency), each of which have been filed in the Office of
the City Clerk and each of which are incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full,
shall be the standards, provisions, and conditions to be observed and followed in the regulation and
control of design, construction, quality, and materials, use, and occupancy, location and
maintenance of all buildings, structures, and certain equipment regulated by this Chapterwithin the
City of Azusa. In the event there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the codes and
modifications adopted by this Chapter, and other provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code, then the
more restrictive provision with respect to building regulations shall apply."
SECTION 4. Section 14-9 is hereby added to Chapter 14 to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-9. Geologic Report Plan Review Fees
When a geologic report is required to be submitted for plan review, a fee shall be
paid at the time of submitting the geologic report for review. The plan review fee shall be as set
forth in the fee schedule resolution. When the geologic report is incomplete or changed so as to
require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as set forth in the fee
schedule resolution.
follows:
SECTION 5. Section 14-51 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
"Sec. 14-51. Generally.
The California Building Code, as adopted by section 14-1, is amended, added to or
modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the
California Building Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this division and other
provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to building regulations shall
apply."
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SECTION 6. Section 14-53 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Sec.14-53. Roof coverings.
(a) The roof covering of any building, structure, or architectural projection
hereinafter constructed, regardless of type of occupancy classification or building type, shall be of a
Class A or B roof covering -assembly as in Chapter 15 of the California 2001 Edition.
(b) Every building hereinafter constructed, regardless of occupancy
classification or building type, using wood shake or wood shingle as a siding on a vertical surface
shall be pressure treated fire retardant type.
(c) The provisions of subsection A of this section shall apply to repairs or
replacements of roof coverings on existing buildings, structures, or architectural projections. When
repairs or replacements involve more than twenty percent (20%) of the roof area, the entire roof
covering shall be of a Class A or B roof covering -assembly. If the repair or replacement involved is
less than twenty percent (20%) of the entire roof area, and does not utilize contrasting or un -
matching materials of roof covering this subsection does not apply.
(d) Any asphalt, fiberglass shingle, or similar type roof covering shall have a
25 year rating and shall have a roof decking of a minimum of 1/2" CDX grade plywood or approved
equivalent and installed as per the manufacturer's instructions.
(e) No rolled or built-up roof covering -assembly shall be applied or installed
to any building, structure, architectural projection, or addition when the roof pitch is 2 in 12 or
greater. (Example: 2 foot vertical rise in a 12 foot horizontal distance.) When installed on less than
a 2 in 12 roof pitch, and on a R -3/M-1 group occupancy building, said rolled or built-up roof shall be
constructed as follows:
1. Roof Deck to consist of 2 inch CDX plywood or approved equivalent.
2. 30# underlayment and/or interlayment.
3. Minimum of 90# fiberglass covering.
4. This roof covering system shall be applied in a hot mopped application unless the
new covering is installed on a covered patio not exceeding 300 sq. feet.
(f] Any attic vents, ventilators, ventilation turbines, or dormer vents shall be
painted the same color as the roof covering it is penetrating or surrounding unless deemed not
necessary by the Building Official.
by Section 14.1"
follows:
(g) This section shall be added to the California Building Code as adopted
SECTION 7. Section 14-55 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
"Sec. 14-55. Reference to city engineer.
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(a) This section shall refer only to appendix chapter 33 of the California
Building Code, as adopted in section 14-1.
(b) For purposes of this section only, in appendix chapter 33 of the California
Building Code, as adopted, any reference to building official referred to therein shall mean the "city
engineer."
SECTION 8. Section 14-57 Azusa Municipal Code is added as follows:
"Sec. 14-57. Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel
(a) Section 2205.3 of the California Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
"2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural Steel. Steel structural elements that
resist seismic forces shall, in addition to the requirements of Section 2205.2 be designed in
accordance with Division IV."
(b) Divisions IV and V of Chapter 22 of the California Building Code are
deleted in their entirety.
(c) Division IV of Chapter 22 of the California Building Code is added to
read as follows:
"Division IV - SEISMIC PROVISIONS FOR STRUCTURAL STEEL BUILDINGS
Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, of the American
Institute of Steel Construction. Parts I and III, dated April 15, 1997
and Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
2210—ADOPTION
Except for the modifications as set forth in Sections 2211 and 2212 of this Division and the
requirements of the Building Code, the seismic design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel
shall be in accordance with the Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, April 15, 1997
published by the American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3100,
Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein. The adoption of Seismic Provisions for Structural
Steel Buildings in this Division, hereinafter referred to as AISC-Seismic, shall include Parts I
(LRFD), and Part III (ASD). and Supplement No. 2, dated November 10, 2000.
Where other codes, standards, or specifications are referred to in this specification, they are to be
considered as only an indication of an acceptable method or material that can be used with the
approval of the Building Official.
2211 - DESIGN METHODS
When the load combinations from Section 1612.2 for LRFD are used, structural steel buildings shall
be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division II (AISC-LRFD) and Part I of AISC-Seismic as
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modified by this Division.
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When the load combinations from Section 1612.3 for ASD are used, structural steel buildings shall
be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division III (AISC-ASD)and Part III of AISC-Seismic as
modified by this Division.
2212 -AMENDMENTS
The AISC-Seismic adopted by this Division apply to the seismic design of structural steel members
except as modified by this Section.
The following terms that appear in AISC-Seismic shall be taken as equivalent terms in the 1997
Uniform Building Code.
AISC-Seismic Terms
1997 Uniform Building Code Terms
Seismic Force Resisting System
Lateral Force Resisting System
Design Earthquake
Design Basis Ground Motion
Load Combinations Eqs. (4-1) and (4-2)
Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-17) and (12-18
respectively
LRFD Specification Section Eqs. (A4-1) throughChapter
A4-6
16 Eqs. (12-1) through (12-6)
respectively
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1. Part I, Sec. 1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
1. SCOPE
These provisions are intended for the design and construction of structural steel members and
connections in the Seismic Force Resisting Systems in buildings for which the design forces
resulting from earthquake motions have been determined on the basis of various levels of energy
dissipation in the inelastic range of response. These provisions shall apply to buildings in Seismic
Zone 2 with an importance factor I greater than one, in Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by
the Engineer of Record.
These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with, Chapter 22, Division II, hereinafter referred to
as the LRFD Specification. All members and connections in the Lateral Force Resisting System
shall have a design strength as provided in the LRFD Specification to resist load combinations 12-1
through 12-6 (in Chapter 16) and shall meet the requirements in these provisions.
Part I includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this Part, and Appendix S.
2. Part I, Sec. 4.1. of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612.2 except as modified throughout
these provisions."
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SECTION 9. Section 14-91 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-91. Generally.
The California Electrical Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended, added to or
modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the
California Electrical Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this division and other
provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to building regulations shall
apply."
SECTION 10. Section 14-111 of the Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as follows:
"Sec. 14-111. Generally.
If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the California Mechanical
Code, as adopted in section 14-1, and any modifications hereafter adopted under this article and
other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision shall apply."
as follows:
SECTION 11. Section 14-150 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
"Sec. 14-150. Generally.
The California Plumbing Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended, added to or
modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the
California Plumbing Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this division and other
provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to building regulations shall
apply."
SECTION 12. Section 14-191 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"Sec. 14-191. Generally.
The Uniform Sign Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended, added to or
modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the
Uniform Sign Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this division and other provisions
of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to sign regulations shall apply."
SECTION 13. Section 14-193 is hereby added to Chapter 14 to read as follows:
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"Sec. 14-193. Generally.
The Uniform Housing Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended, added to or
modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the
Uniform Housing Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this division and other
provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to sign regulations shall apply."
SECTION 14. Section 14-193 is hereby added to Chapter 14 to read as follows:
"Sec. 14-194. Generally.
The Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is amended,
added to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency between the provisions
of the Uniform Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted, and the modifications adopted by this
division and other provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to sign
regulations shall apply."
SECTION 15. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause
the same to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED Ak"9PROVED this4th day of Nov 2002.
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
I, VERA MENDOZA , City Clerk of the City of Azusa do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance No. 12 ' was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 4 day of Nov , 2002. That thereafter, said Ordinance
was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18 day of Nov, 2002,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, CHAGNON, ROCHA, MADRID
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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