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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 161310 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ORDINANCE NO, 1613 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME AMENDING TITLE 18 TO ADOPT THE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL CODES AND THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City of Burlingame is located between the Santa Cruz Mountains foothills and San Francisco Bay, with a number of substantial creeks flowing through highly developed residential and industrial areas. It is surrounded by large areas of open space maintained in natural condition, as well as having a significant natural canyon in the center of the residential area. Strong winds come down the foothills during the driest parts of the year. The City is directly east of the San Andreas Fault, and much of the highly developed part of the City is located along the front of the Bay, some on fill. The foothill areas have a variety of soil formations with steep canyons and heavy precipitation. Much of the City has a high water table. Fires in the community could quickly spread because of the extensive, natural vegetation throughout the City. The City has a number of highly developed commercial areas with older buildings, and an industrial area that is filled with mixed uses utilizing various materials that could be highly hazardous. In addition, heavily traveled approach and departure routes for San Francisco International Airport are immediately adjacent or over the City. It is only through strong building standards and effective fire prevention and containment programs that citizens will receive the protection they deserve, and that citizens will be able to obtain reasonably priced insurance for their homes and businesses. In seeking to attain these goals, the building standards in Title 18 are adopted. Section 2. In addition, in order to provide appropriate, clear information to applicants for construction approvals, Sections 18.07.050 and 18.12.030 are adopted to conform Title 18 to Zoning Code requirements established in the Municipal Code, May 3, 1999 1 1 2' 31 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Section 3. The City operates its own sanitary sewer system and water quality control plant and is subject to State and Federal laws regarding both point and non -point discharges. Sections 18.07.0601 18.08.060, 18.12.080, 18.12.0905 18.12.1101 18.12.120, 18.12.1307 18.12.140, and 18. 12.150 are intended to assist the City in meeting its responsibilities regarding those laws as well as protecting the public safety and welfare. Section 4. The City also operates its own water supply system for its citizens. Sections 18.07.060,18.12.050, 18.12.060, 18.12.070, and 18.12.110 are intended to provide consistent policy regarding water service installations and to protect the public's water supply. Section 5. Chapter 18.07 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 18.07 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 18.07.010 Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Code. 18.07.020 Section 102.2 amended — Aggregate additions, alterations or repairs. 18.07.030 Section 102.6 amended — Moved buildings. 18.07.040 Section 204 amended — Appeals. 18.07.050 Section 301.2.1 Amended — Building Permits — Exempted Work. 18.07.060 Section 302.3 Amended — Building Permits — Exempted Work. 18.07.070 Section 303.4 Amended — Permit Expiration- Failure to Complete. 18.07.080 Section 304.2 amended — Permit Fees, 18.07.090 Section 304.3 amended — Plan Review Fees. 18.07.100 Section 304.5 amended — Investigation fee. 18.07.110 Section 305.1 Amended — General. 18.07.010 Adoption of the Uniform Administrative Code. The rules, regulations and requirements published by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBG) in one volume under the title "Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition," hereinafter called "administrative code," are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as provided in this chapter. The fee schedules in this code shall supersede and replace those published in the building code, plumbing code, mechanical code and electrical code except as provided in this chapter. May 3, 1999 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18.07.020 Section 102.2 amended -Aggregate additions, alterations or repairs. The following sentence is added as the second sentence of the first paragraph of Section However, when additions, alterations or repairs within any twelve-month period exceed fifty percent of the current replacement value of an existing building or structure, as determined by the building official, such building or structure shall be made in its entirety to conform with the requirements for new buildings or structures. 18.07.030 Section 102.6 amended -Moved buildings. Section 102.6 is to read as follows: 102.6 Moved buildings. 102.6.1 Permit Required. Before any building or structure is moved on or along any street within the city, a permit shall first be obtained from the building official for such moving. The permit application shall describe the streets and route over which the building will travel, the location of final installation if within the city, and the hours during which building will be moved. The building official will collect a fee of one hundred dollars for required investigations and inspections. This fee shall be separate from any construction permit -related fees. Prior to issuance of permit, the building official shall notify all affected city officials and, in the event that any such officials object to route or time of travel, chan ges shall be made to meet such objections. 102.6.2 Bond Required. In addition to all other requirements of the building code relating to the moving of buildings and structures, no permit for such moving shall be issued until the applicant shall have filed with the building official a corporate surety bond in favor of the city or a cash deposit in lieu of such bond. The bond shall be conditioned that the applicant will strictly comply with all provisions of the building code relating to the moving of buildings and structures and that the applicant will pay for any and all damage which may result by reason of such moving to any fence, hedge, tree, pavement of streets or sidewalks, pipes, poles and wires, or to any public or May 3, 1999 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18''. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 private property, and to hold harmless the city against any costs or expense which may accrue in consequence of such moving. The bond shall be in such amount as determined by the building official and approved by the city attorney, but in no case less than one thousand dollars. At the option of the applicant, a cash deposit in the same amount maybe deposited with the city finance director/treasurer. 18.07.040 Section 204 Amended -Appeals. Section 204 is amended to read as follows: An appeal maybe taken to the Planning Commission from a denial of or a refusal to issue a building permit or from any other decision or determination of the building official (1) in order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction, or (2) to provide for reasonable interpretations of the Building Code. The decisions of the Planning Commission shall be written and shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal. Copies of the decision shall be furnished to the building official and the appellant. The Planning Commission may conduct investigations of the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction. It shall adopt reasonable rules regulating the conduct of such investigations and of the appeals herein provided for and may recommend to the City Council any new legislation deemed desirable. 18.07.050 Section 301.2.1 Amended -Building Permits -Exempted Work. Subsection 1 of Section 301.2.1 is amended to read as follows: 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses provided the floor area does not exceed 100 square feet. 18.07.060 Section 302.3 Amended -Information on Plans and Specifications. Section 302.3 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows: A plot plan shall be included showing location of the proposed building with respect to property lines; lot, block and subdivision of the propert May 3, 1999 y: any existing building or buildings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 IIl 12' 13 14' 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 that will remain on the property; existing and proposed driveways, utilities, fire hydrants, power poles or any other fixed object between property lines and curb; and an indication of the finished grades at various points about the building and at property lines relative to an established datum such as curb or sidewalk. 18.07.070 Section 303.4 Amended -Permit Expiration -Failure to Complete. Section 303.4 is amended to read as follows: 303.4 Expiration. All work to be performed under a building permit shall be completed within the maximum time allowed for the construction as set forth herein. Failure to complete the work within the time allowed, unless an extension of time has been specifically approved by the building official will cause the permit for such work to become null and void. A new permit requiring compliance with all current codes and payment of all fees shall be required to recommence work. The request for an extension of time must be submitted in writing prior to the expiration of the time allowed. The fees for the first extension shall be the amount required for the original permit. If no changes in plans or specifications have been made, no additional plan checking fees will be required. The fee for the second and subsequent extensions shall be double the original permit fee or $500.00, whichever is greater. Total Estimated Cost Total Time Allowed $10,000 or less ......................................... 6 months Over $10,000 to and including $50,000 .................... 12 months Over $50,000 to and including $1,000,000 ................. 18 months Over $1,000,000 to and including $2,000,000.., 11.1.1 ..... 24 months Over $2,000,000 to and including $10,000,0001111111111.11 30 months Over $10,000,000 .....................................1... 36 months Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, if a building permit was issued for part or all of a project or building which was required to obtain a special permit, variance or traffic allocation, the building permit shall expire and such special permit, variance or traffic allocation shall be null and � May 3, 1999 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28, void if substantial progress has not occurred within one year from the issuance of the building permit. Substantial progress shall be when the total foundation has been formed, inspected and poured. The Council may grant an extension of a permit upon the showing by the permittee of hardship or unforeseen circumstances. 18.07.080 Section 304.2 amended -Permit Fees. (a)The first sentence of the first paragraph of Section 304.2 is amended to read as follows: The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Tables 3-A through 3-H, plus any additional fees which maybe established or mandated by state or federal law or city ordinance. (b) The second sentence of the second paragraph of Section 304.2 is amended to read as follows: The value to be used in computing the building permit fee, the plan review fee and other fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, etc., and any other permanent construction or equipment. The minimum valuation shall be as set forth in the most recent edition of Building Standards as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. 118.07.090 Section 304.3 amended —Plan review fees. Section 304.3 is amended by adding a new second and third paragraphs: When the submittal documents require review for compliance with State access regulations, an access plan review fee shall also be paid at the time of submittal. This fee shall be 35 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table No. 3-A. May 3, 1999 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19' 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 When the submittal documents require review for compliance with State energy regulations, an energy plan review shall also be paid at the time of submittal. This fee shall be 25 percent of the building permit fee as shown in Table No. 3-A. 18.07.100 Section 304.5 amended -Investigation fee. (a) The first sentence of Section 304.5.1 is amended to read as follows: 304.5.1 Investigation. Whenever construction or work for which a permit is required by this code, or any other code adopted or incorporated by reference as a part of this code, has been commenced without first obtaining a permit. . (b)The third sentence of Section 304.5.2 is amended to read as follows: The minimum investigation fee shall be equal to the fee set forth in Tables 3-A through 3-H or a minimum of $100.00, whichever is greater. Any person assessed such fee may file an appeal with the city clerk within ten (1 O) days after written notice to such person of the assessment. A hearing upon such appeal shall thereafter be held by the city council; its decisions thereon shall be final. Nothing in this section shall relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code, or with any codes incorporated by reference and made a part of this code in the execution of the work, or from any other fees or penalties prescribed by law. 18.07.110 Section 305.1 Amended -General Anew fi rst sentence is added to Section 305.1 to read as follows: No person shall erect (including excavation and grading), demolish, alter or repair any building or structure other than between the hours of seven a.m. and seven p.m. on weekdays, eight a.m. and six p.m. on Saturdays, and ten a.m. and six p.m. on Sundays and holidays, except in the case of urgent necessity in the interest of public health and safety, and then only with written approval from the building official, which approval shall be granted for a period not to exceed three days. For the purpose of this section, holidays are the first day of January, the third Monday of February, the last Monday of May, the fourth day of May 3, 1999 7 2 0 11 12'. 13 14, 15', 16'''. 17''. 18,' 19' 20 21 22 23 24' 25 26 27 28 July, the first Monday of September, the eleventh day of November, the fourth Thursday in November and the twenty-fifth day of December; if the first day of January, the fourth day of July, the eleventh day of November or the twenty-fifth day of December falls on a Sunday, the Monday following is a holiday. Section 6. Chapter 18.08 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 18.08 BUILDING CODE 18.08.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. 18.08.020 Deletions. 18.08.030 Appeals. 18.08.040 Section 502 amended — Premises identification required. 18.08.050 Section 1503 amended — Roof covering requirements. 18.08.060 Section 1506.5 amended — Roof and surface drainage requirements. 18.08.070 Appendix Chapter 15 amended — Reroofing requirements. 18.08.080 Table 15-A — Roof minimum fire retardant classes. 18.080.090 Table 15-B-2 Wood shingle or shake application. 18.08.100 Section 1611.6 amended — Retaining wall requirements. 18.08.110 Section 1904.4 amended — Minimum slab thickness. 18.08.120 Section 2326.11.3 amended — Bracing in framed walls. 18.08.130 Section 3403 amended — Additions, alterations or repairs — Suspended ceiling upgrade. 18.08.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. The rules, regulations and requirements published by the International Conference of Building Officials in three volumes under the title "1997 Uniform Building Code Volume 1" and adopted as the "1998 California Building Code Volume 1" including Appendix Chapters 3A (Division I only), 4 (Division I only), 12 (Division IIA only), 15, 31 (Division III only), 33 and 34 and State of California amendments thereto; under the title "1997 Uniform Building Code Volume 2" and adopted as the "1998 California Building Code Volume 2'; and under the title "Uniform Building Code Standards, 1997 Edition" (hereinafter called UBC Standards) hereinafter collectively called "building code," are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained except as provided in this chapter. The appendices specified herein shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the building code. May 3, 1999 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18.08.020 Deletions. Sections 105 through 109 and Table 1-A of the building code are deleted. 18.08.030 Appeals. An appeal of a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any other decision of the building official may be taken as set forth in section 18.07.040. ', 18.08.040 Section 502 amended Premises identification required. Section 502 is amended to read as follows: Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background, shall be a minimum of one-half inch stroke by two and one-half inches high, and shall be either internally or externally illuminated in all new construction, alterations or repair of existing construction. The power of such illumination shall not be normally switchable. Numbers or letters shall be designated on all occupancies within a building. Size shall be a minimum one-quarter inch stroke by two inches high and on a contrasting background. Directional address numbers or letters shall be provided. Said addresses or numbers shall be posted at a height no greater than 5 feet, 6 inches above the finished floor. � 18.08.050 Section 1503 amended -Roof covering requirements. The first paragraph of Section 1503 is amended to read as follows: All materials applied as roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall have a fire retardant rating of Class A or B as specified in Table 15-A as amended herein, treated in accordance with UBC Standard 15-7. EXCEPTIONS: (a) Detached patio covers, spa covers, gazebos and sheds with 120 square feet or less of projected roof area, and awning covers, are exempt from Section 1503 and Appendix Section 1514. May 3, 1999 D 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 (b) Roof covering repairs of less than 300 square feet are exempt from Section 1503 and Appendix Section 1514. 18.08.060 Section 1506.5 amended -Roof and surface drainage requirements. Section 1506.5 is amended to read as follows: 1506.5 Roof and Surface Drainage Requirements 1506.5.1 In all zones other than R-1, the water from the roof of any building and from any paved area which would flow by gravity over public sidewalk shall be carried by means of conductors under the sidewalk and through the curb to the gutter, or other approved location. 1506.5.2 No storm water or underground water draining from any lot, building, or paved area shall be allowed to drain to adjacent properties nor shall this water be connected to the city's sanitary sewer system. Regardless of the slope of the source property, such water shall drain to either artificial or natural storm drainage facilities by gravity or pumping. 18-08.070 Appendix Chapter 15 amended -Reroofing requirements. Sections 1514 and 1521 of Appendix Chapter 15 are amended to read as follows: (a) The second paragraph of Section 1514 is amended to read: Roof covering materials shall be fire retardant Class A or Class B in accordance with Tables 15-A and 15-13-2 as amended, and reroofing materials and methods of application shall comply with the applicable UBC Standards or shall follow the manufacturer's installation requirements when approved by the building official. (b) Section 1521 of Appendix Chapter 15 is amended by adding the following sentence: Such roofing materials shall comply with the fire retardancy requirements of Section 18.08.080. 18.08.080 Table 15 -A --Roof Minimum fire retardant classes. Table No. 15-A is amended to read as follows: May 3, 1999 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16,. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 All footnotes are deleted. 18.08.090 Table 15-B-2 Wood shingle or shake application. Sections 1 through 3 of Table 15-13-2 are amended to read as follows: � May 3, 1999 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 No requirements. Metal foil with Type 30 felt liner between courses or other underlayment that would allow the roof covering and assembly to achieve One I8 -inch wide interlayment of Type 30 felt shingled between each course in such a manner that no felt is exposed to the weather below the shake butts. The above material shall be placed over metaI foil with Type 30 felt liner between course or other underlayment to achieve Class B rating When approved by the Building Official, wood shakes may be installed on a slope of not less than 3 inches in 12 inches when an underlayment of not less than nonperforated Type 15 felt is installed. 18.08.100 Section 1611.6 amended -Retaining wall requirements. Section 1611.6 is amended by adding the following two paragraphs: When a structure is to support a lateral load which retains fill which supports another structure, supports the toe of a slope which is over four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing, or is required by the city engineer, it shall be designed by a licensed architect or engineer and approved by the city engineer. The following types of retaining walls shall be of concrete or other material which shall have a minimum service life of 75 years for all major support systems and 50 years for all replaceable support systems: Walls that are engineered, support a lateral load over 18" at property line, support an engineered surcharge, support a structure, or support a toe of a slope. A fence structure may not be substituted for a retaining wall. 18.08.110 Section 1904.4 amended -Minimum slab thickness. Section 1904.4 is amended to read as follows: 1904.4 The minimum thickness of concrete floor slabs shall be 3-1/2 inches (89 mm). May 3, 1999 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Membrane waterproofing or waterproofing acceptable to the building official shall be provided. A layer of granular material of proper consistency and thickness to retard capillary action, such as sand and/or smooth gravel, shall be placed under the waterproofing under concrete slabs on grade. Such granular material shall be approved by the building official. Concrete slabs on grade shall be reinforced with not less than six inch by six inch ten gauge wire mesh installed at the nominal mid -point of the slab thickness. 18.08.120 Section 2326.11.3 amended -Bracing in framed walls. Section 2326.11.3 is amended to read as follows: (a) Subsection 5 (Gypsum Wallboard) is deleted. (b) Subsection 7 (Portland Cement Plaster) is deleted. 18.08.130 Section 3403 amended -Additions, alterations or repairs -Suspended ceiling upgrade. Section 3403 is amended by adding new Subsection 3403.6 to read as follows: Section 3403.6 Suspended Ceiling Upgrade. When an addition, alteration or repair is performed on an occupancy in which there is an existing suspended ceiling, such suspended ceiling shall be modified throughout to comply with the lateral design requirements of UBC Standard 25-2. Section 7. Chapter 18.09 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 18.09 Mechanical Code 18.09.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code 18.09.020 Section 1101.1 amended —Appeals 18.09.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the International Conference of Building Officials under the title "1997 Uniform Mechanical Code" and adopted as the 'I May 3, 1999 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 911 10', 19' 20. 21'. 22', 23 24 25 26 27 28 "1998 California Mechanical Code," including the appendices and State of California amendments thereto, hereinafter called "mechanical code," is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The appendices to the mechanical code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the code. 18.09.020 Section 1101.1 amended -Appeals. An appeal of a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any other decision of the building official may be taken as set forth in section 18.07.040. Section 8. Chapter 18.11 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 18.11 Dangerous Buildings Code 18.11.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. 18.11.020 Chapter 6 amended — Appeals. � 18.11.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the Intern Conference of Building Officials under the title "1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings," hereinafter called "dangerous buildings code," is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. 18.11.020 Chapter 6amended-Appeals. An appeal of a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any other decision of the building official may be taken as set forth in section 18.07.040. Section 9. Chapter 18.12 is amended to read as follows: May 3, 1999 14 51 0 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 M 21'. 22'. D 24 25 26 27 28 18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), under the title "1997 Uniform Plumbing Code" and adopted as the "California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition," including the appendices A and D, and State of California amendments thereto, hereinafter called "plumbing code," is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The appendices specified herein shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the plumbing code. 18.12.020 Appeals. An appeal of a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any other decision of the building official maybe taken as set fort h in section 18.07.040. 18.12.030 Subsection 311.9 added -Prohibited fittings and practices. Subsection 311.9 is added to read as follows: 311.9 Exterior Pipes. No plumbing drain vent pipe nor water, soil, waste, or gas pipe shall be installed on, or attached to, the outside face of an exterior wall of a residential building without the May 3, 1999 15 Chapter 18.12 Plumbing Code 18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. 18.12.020 Appeals. 18.12.030 Subsection 311.9 added — Prohibited fittings and practices. 18.12.040 Subsection 510.7 amended — Water heater safety pans. 18.12.050 Subsection 605.3.1 added — Water supply shutoff valves. 18.12.060 Section 609.3 amended — Water piping installed in or under a concrete slab. 18.12.070 Section 610.8.1 added — Water services over two inches. 18.12.080 Section 710.1 amended — Drainage piping below main sewer level. 18.12.090 Section 719.7 added — Building sewer clean-out. 18.12.110 Section 807.2 amended — Condensate waste water disposal. 18.12.120 Disposal of rainwater drainage. 18.12.130 Rainwater drainage to paved gutter. 18.12.140 Rainwater drainage across public sidewalk prohibited. 18.12.150 Elimination of nonconforming rainwater drainage required. 18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), under the title "1997 Uniform Plumbing Code" and adopted as the "California Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition," including the appendices A and D, and State of California amendments thereto, hereinafter called "plumbing code," is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The appendices specified herein shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the plumbing code. 18.12.020 Appeals. An appeal of a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any other decision of the building official maybe taken as set fort h in section 18.07.040. 18.12.030 Subsection 311.9 added -Prohibited fittings and practices. Subsection 311.9 is added to read as follows: 311.9 Exterior Pipes. No plumbing drain vent pipe nor water, soil, waste, or gas pipe shall be installed on, or attached to, the outside face of an exterior wall of a residential building without the May 3, 1999 15 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 prior written permission of the building official. Such installation shall be enclosed in such a way as to be obscured from view. 18.12.040 Subsection 510.7 amended - Water heater safety pans. Section 510.7 is amended to read as follows: first paragraph 510.7 Each water heater located in an attic, furred space, living area or other location where leakage would result in damage to the building or its contents shall have a safety pan with drain. Safety pans shall be metal and be nominal two inches in diameter larger than the water heater, with a minimum depth of two inches. The drain pipe shall be three-quarter inch trade size minimum; shall terminate outside the building foundation or, where this is not practical or possible, at another location approved by the building inspector; and shall have a continuous minimum slope throughout its length of one-quarter inch, per foot away from the water heater. 18.12.050 Subsection 605.3.1 added -Water supply shutoff valves. Subsection 605.3.1 is added to read as follows: 605.3.1 A gate shutoff valve shall be installed on each water supply pipe at an accessible point where such supply enters a building. In multi -unit residential buildings, a gate shutoff valve shall be installed on each water supply pipe at an accessible point where such supply enters each apartment or dwelling unit; or, where an apartment or dwelling unit is supplied by a vertical riser, a separate accessible shutoff valve may be provided at each plumbing fixture in the unit in lieu of the shutoff valve on the main supply to the unit. 18.12.060 Section 609.3 amended -Water piping installed in or under a concrete slab. The first paragraph of Section 609.3 is amended to read as follows: Water piping shall not be installed in or under a concrete floor slab within a building without prior wri tten approval of the building official. When such approval is obtained, such piping shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements: May 3, 1999 16 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16'', 17' 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18.12.070 Section 610.8.1 added -Water services over two inches. Subsection 610.8.1 is added to read as follows: 610.8.1 Water Services Over 2 inches. Design details, methods and materials for construction of water services over 2 inches in diameter shall conform with the specifications for the construction of such work as compiled by the city engineer. These specifications may be changed from time to time at the option of the city engineer, but such changes shall in no way effect the validity of the regulations or requirements contained therein or the regulations and requirements of this code. 18.12.080 Section 710.1 amended -Drainage piping below main sewer level. Section 710.1 is amended to read as follows: 710.1 Drainage piping serving fixtures) which have flood level rims) less than twelve inches above the elevation of the next upstream manhole and/or flushing inlet cover at the public sewer system serving such drainage piping shall be protected from backflow of sewage by the installation of a backwater valve approved by the building official. Fixtures above such elevation shall not discharge through the backwater valve without prior written approval of the building official. 18.12.090 Section 719.7 added -Building sewer clean-out. Subsection 719.7 is added to read as follows: 719.7 When a building sewer is located under a street, all or easement, there shall be provided a cleanout, installed flush with the sidewalk level next to curb; or, if no curb or sidewalk exist, then the cleanout must be located outside of the lot line. The cleanout riser shall be of materials specified by the city engineer, shall be the same size as the drain it serves, shall be connected to the building drain by a wye, shall be brought up to the level of the ground, and shall be terminated at the top with a cleanout fitting as specified by the city engineer. If the riser terminates at concrete sidewalk a cast iron sidewalk box with loose cover fitting with brass screws shall be installed. The minimum size for a cleanout riser shall be four inch trade size pipe. May 3, 1999 17 2 0 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Z1 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18.12.110 Section 807.2 amended -Condensate waste water disposal. Section 807.2 is amended to read as follows: Condensate from air cooling coils and comfort cooling equipment not intended to be used for the storage or handling of food or drink shall be collected and discharged to a storm sewer or other point of disposal approved by the building official. Termination of such drains shall be made by an air break. Condensate drain lines in sizes of one and one-quarter inch and larger shall be assembled using approved drainage pipe and fittings. Condensate waste water shall not drain over or upon a sidewalk, pedestrian ramp or the like, or a public way. Condensate drains within the interior of a building or structure shall not be connected to a building roof drain or the overflow piping system. 18.12.120 Disposal of rainwater drainage. Rainwater from roof or other approved areas exposed to rainwater may be drained into the storm drainage system, but shall not drain into any sewer intended C o sanitary sewage. 18.12.130 Rainwater drainage to paved gutter. Rainwater from roofs and other approved areas exposed to rainwater may drain into a public street gutter, provided that such gutter is paved and runs to a catch basin connected to a public storm drain, and provided furt her that such drainage has the approval of the city engineer or other public authority having jurisdiction over public streets or public storm drains. 18.12.140. Rainwater drainage across public sidewalk prohibited. No rainwater from roofs, or other rainwater drainage of premises, shall discharge upon a public sidewalk. When it is desired to conduct rainwater fr om a building or premises to a public street gutter, the outside underground drainage piping shall be vitrified clay pipe, ABS, PVC, galvanized wrought iron pipe, galvanized steel pipe, approved concrete pipe, asbestos cement sewer pipe, cast iron pipe or other materials approved by the building official. When clay pipe, ABS, PVC, May 3, 1999 18 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 asbestos cement sewer pipe or approved concrete pipe is used, such pipe shall be a minimum of two feet horizontally from the building and one foot below the official grade. Water leaders connected to such background drainage pipe which are on the outside of the building wall that abuts on a public thoroughfare, shall be constructed of galvanized wrought iron pipe, galvanized steel pipe, or cast iron pipe for a distance of not less than five feet vertically above the Official grade. See Section 18.08.070 for exception for such drainage in R-1 districts. 18.12.150 Elimination of nonconforming rain -water drainage required. Every existing drainage of rainwater into a sanitary sewer in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be altered or terminated or replaced so as to conform to the provisions of this chapter. Section 10. Chapter 18.16 is amended to read as follows: Chapter 18.16 Electrical Code 18.16.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code. 18.16.020 First floor defined. 18.16.030 Section 9\8942 added — Appeals. 18.16.040 Section 230-70(a) amended — Main switch accessible from exterior. 18.16.050 Exterior lighting restricted. 18.16.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the National Fue Protection Association under the title "National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition" and adopted as the "1998 California Electrical Code", including the appendices, the State of California amendments thereto, and the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions (I.C.B.O.) of said code, are adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to matters therein contained except as provided in this chapter. The mandatory requirements of the appendices to the code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the code. 26 27 May 3, 1999 19 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 18.16.020 First floor defined. For the purposes of this chapter, the first floor of a building shall be as defined in Section 220 of the building code. 18.16.030 Section 89-12 added -Appeals. Section 89-12 is added to read as follows: An appeal of a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any other decision of the building official may be taken as set forth in section 18.07.040. 18.16.040 Section 230-70(a) amended -Main switch accessible from exterior. Section 130-70(a) of said code is amended to read as follows: (a) Main Switch Location. The main switch location shall be accessible from the exterior of a I building. If, due to structural or architectural conditions, it is not possible to make the main switch accessible from the building exterior a shunt trip disconnecting all active electrical conductors shall be installed at an accessible exterior location. 18.16.050 Exterior lighting restricted. (a) Exterior lighting on all residential and commercial properties shall be designed and located so that the cone of light and/or glare from the lighting element is kept entirely on the propert y or below the top of any fence, edge or wall . (b) On all residential propert ies exterior lighting outlets and fixtures shall not be located more than nine (9) feet above adjacent grade or required landing; walls or port ions of walls shall not be floodlit; only shielded light fi xtures which focus light downward shall be allowed, except for illuminated street numbers required by the fire depart ment. (c) Variances to the provisions of this section maybe approved by the planning commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 25.16 of this code, except that notice of the appli May 3, 1999 cation for the variance shall only be given to property owners within fifty feet of the propert y's boundaries. (d) This section shall not apply to signs having a permit pursuant to Title 22 of this code. 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Section 11. This ordinance shall be published as required by law. Mayor I, JUDITH A. MALFATTI, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 3rd day of _ May , 1999, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 17th day of May, 1999, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: GALLIGAN, JANNEY, KNIGHT, O'MAHONY NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: SPINELLI C:\WP51\FILES\ORDINANC\unifcode.bld.wpd May 3, 1999 21