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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 1033ORDINANCE NO. 1033 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1973 EDITION, AND THE APPENDIX THERETO, MAKING FINDINGS CONCERNING CHANGES AND MODI- FICATIONS OF SAID CODE, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, 1973 EDITION, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1973 EDITION, THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1973 EDITION, THE UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1973 EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1973 EDITION, AND AMENDING, ADDING AND REPEALING THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS AND CHAPTERS OF THE BURLINGAME MUNICIPAL CODE. AMENDED ADDED 18. 08. 010 18.08. 155 18. 08. 085 18. 12. 011 18. 08. 310 18. 12. 012 18.08.359 Chapter 18.9 18.12.010 18.16.010 through 18.12.070, Chapter 18.10 Chapter 18.11 follows: REPEALED 18. 08.090 18. 08s267 18. 08e425 18. 08v430 12. 010 through 18.12.070, inclusive. 12a 107 through 18.12.113, inclusive. 12a 135 18.12. 330 18.12.404 through 18.12.406, inclusive. The City Council of the City of Burlingame does ordain as Section 1. The following sections of the Burlingame Municipal Code are hereby repealed: 18.08.090; 18.08.267; 18.08.425; 18.0 8.430; 18.12.010 through 18.12.070, inclusive; 18.12.107 through 18. I2. 113, inclusive; 18.12.135; 18.12.330; 18.12.404 through 18.12.406, inclusive. Section 2. 18.03.010 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is amended to read: 18.08.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. The rules, regulations and stan dards printed in two volumes and published by International Conference of Building Officials under the title Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition, including the appendix thereto, and the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Standards, hereinafter collectively called ''Building Code' are - 1 - "adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as herein- after provided. The mandatory requirements of the Appendix to the Building Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the Building Code. " Section 3. 18. 08.085 is amended to read: "18.08.085 Table Tdo. 3A - Building Permit Fees Total Valuation $1.00 to $20.00 $21.00 to $100.00 $101.00 to $500.00 $501. 00 to $2, 000.00 $2, 001. 00 to $25, 000. OQ $25, 001, 00 to $50, 000. 00 $50, ool. oQ to $loo, QQQ. OQ $100,..001. CO to $500, 000. OG Fee None $2. 00 $5.00 for the first $500.00 plus $1.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and in- cluding $2,000.00 $20.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof to and including $25, 000. 00 $112. Ofl for the first $25, 000.00 plus $B. 00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 $187.00 for the first $50, OQO. 00 plus $2.00 for each additional thou- sand or fraction thereof to and ineluding $.100, 000. 00 $287.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $1.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof to and including $500, 000. 00 $5Q0,001.00 and up $887.0^u for the first $500,000.00 plus $1.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof." Section 4. 18. 08.155 is added to the Burlingame Municipal Code to read: 18.08.155 Section 505(e) added - Area Separation Walls Section 50 5 of the -Uniform Building Code is amended by adding Subsection (e) which shall read; '(e) Area Separation Walls in Lieu of Sprinkler Systems. - 2 - When such walls are to be provided in on of an approved and supervised automatic sprinkler system as required by Burlingame Municipal Code, Section 17.04.231, the walls are to be without openings and without penetra- tions for mechanical, electrical, plumbing or other equipment. I" Section 5. 18.08.310 is amended to read as follows: "18.08. 310 Section 2905 amended - Rat -proofing, drainage, footings. Section 2905 of the building code is amended by adding subsections (g), (h), and (i): ' (g) Rat -proofing. Every building or portion thereof shall be made rat -proof in accordance with the specifications as set forth in Farmer's Bulletin No. 1638 of the United States Department of Agriculture, which is hereby adopted by refer- ence, said bulletin being published in pamphlet form in 1930, and three copies thereof being on file in the office of the City Clerk. (h) Drainage on Sloping Lots. On hillside or sloping lots where the exterior grade is higher than the rat -proof grade, drainage must be provided to the satisfaction of the Building ('ficial. In lieu of such drainage, some means of preventing water from collecting under the house may be provided, if authorized by the Building Official and subject to his approval. (i) Footings an d Foundations. Footings and foundations, unless specifically provided, shall be continuous reinforced concrete of 2500 PSI minimum, and shall conform to Chapter 26 as to design and to revised Table 29(a) as to minimum sizes. Foundations on filled ground may be supported on concrete piles or columns with the foundation wall designed as a beam. Piers or pads for interior support may be supported on pads of a minimum size of eight inches into grade twenty-four by twenty-four inches and increased in size according to imposed loads and local soil condition. Sill plates shall be of con- struction heart redwood two inches by six inches minimum and shall be anchored to foundation with one-half by ten inch bolts not over six feet on center nor more than eighteen inches from corners. Foundation walls supporting wood shall extend at least six inches above grade at all points. Exceptions: Where a slab floor construction is used, the foundation and slab may be poured monolithically with the following minimum requirements: Perimeter footings shall extend twelve inches below grade and contain at least two one-half inch continuous bars of - 3 - reinforced steel and have a base of at least twelve inches n width for one story and sixteen inches in width for two story structures, and extend at least six inches above finish grade. All slab floors within liveable area shall be placed on well -drained base material and a waterproof membrane which must be approved by the Building Official and shall have a lap of at least six inches when sections are used."' Section 6. 18.08. 359 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 18.08.359 Re -Roofing 1. All re -roofing shall conform to the applicable provisions of Chapter 32 of the latest adopted edition of the Uniform Building Code, unless equivalency and exceptions are made by the Building Official in accordance with Sections 106 and 107 of said Code. 2. Roofing materials and methods of application shall comply with Uniform Building Code standards, or shall follow the manufacturer's installation requirements when approved by the Building Official. 3. A separate re -roofing permit must be obtained from the Building Official prior to commencement of the work. The roofing contractor shall call for an inspection prior to the commencement of the work to ascertain compliance with the Uniform Building Code. 4. The following re -roofing provisions shall prevail on built-up roofs: A) A complete tear -off shall be required of built-up roofing. EXCEPTION: 1) Upon request of the contractor, the Building Official may waive the requirements when inspection reveals that: a) The structural design is sufficient to sustain the weight of an additional roof; b) There is not more than one existing roof on the structure; c) The existing roof is securely attached to the deck; d) The roof deck is not rotted and is structurally sound; or eD Existing insulation is not water -soaked. 2) When the above conditions have been met, the re -roofing shall be accomplished as follows: - 4 - a) Gravel Surfaced. (1) The roof shall be cleaned of all loose gravel and debris. All blisters shall be cut and made smooth. There shall be applied in 40 lbs per square of hot bitumen to 1/2" insulation board, over which a new roof complying with Sec. 3203 shall be installed. (2) All existing gravel -shall be removed to provide a smooth surface. All blisters shall be cut and cemented or nailed in place. The base sheet shall not be mopped to the old roofing. (3) A new roof conforming to Sec. 3203 of the Uniform Building Code shall be applied. b) Smooth or Cap -Sheet Surfaced. All blisters and curled edges shall be cut and cemented or nailed smooth. A base sheet shall be nailed to the existing roof and a new roof conforming to Sec. 3203 shall be applied. Non- nailable decks shall be treated as in Sec. A(2)(a) of this exception. B) In all cases all vent flashings, metal edgings, drain outlets, metal counter -flashings and collars shall be removed, and cleaned. Rusted metal shall be replaced. Metal shall be primed with cut-back primer prior to installation. Collars and flanges shall be flashed per the roofing manufacturer's instructions. C) All concrete and masonry walls shall be completely cleaned and primed to receive new flashing. All vertical walls, other than concrete or masonry, shall have the surface finished material removed to a height of approximately 6" above the deck to receive new roofing and flashing. Surface finish material shall be replaced to match original construction. D) All rotted wood walls shall be replaced with new materials. E) Where space permits, cant strips shall be installed at all angles. All angles shall be flashed with at least two more layers than in the new roof with an exposed finish layer of asbestos felt or mineral surfaced cap -sheet. F) An approved fire extinguisher, minimum of 8 B. C. capacity, shall be located on the roof and beside the kettle when in use. 5. The following re -roofing provisions shall apply to wood shingles, wood shakes and asphalt composition shingles: A) One overlay of composition shingles (with no underlay), over an existing composition shingle roof. - 5 - B) One overlay of composition shingle roof over a wood shingle roof with one layer of 15 pound non -perforated felt as underlayment. On badly weathered wood shingles, one layer of 30 pound felt shall be applied as an underlayment. C) One overlay of wood shakes over an existing composition shingle or wood shingle roof (with one layer of 18 inch, 30 pound felt interlaced between each layer of shakes). D) No overlay of wood shingles may be applied over existing wood shingles. E) No roof shall be applied over an existing shake roof. F) Rusted or dam aged flashing, vent caps and metal edgings shall be replaced with new materials as necessary. Section 7. The following sections of the Burlingame Municipal Code, which sections amended the Uniform Building Code since Septemb 23, 1970, are only editorial and do not require findings: 18.08.160; 18.08.185; 18.08.190; 18.08.200; 18.08.210; 18.08.240; 18.08.245; 18.08.310; 18.08.360; 18..08.380; 18.68.382; 18.08.383; 18.08.385; 18.08.392; 18.08.397. Sectian 8. The following sections of the Burlingame Municipal Code amend the Uniform Building Code on the basis of findings hereinafter set forth: 18.08.155 Area Separation Walls in Lieu of Sprinkler Systems. Section 17. 04. 210 of the. Burlingaxne'Muhicpal Code requires that buildings in excess of 20,000 square feet in area be equipped with automatic fire extinguishing systems. If fire walls are aRowed in lieu of such systems, openings and penetrations must be prohibited becau se fire doors have been found to be wedged open, tied open, and otherwise rendered inoperative and penetrations allow heat and fire transmissions, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the fire wall. 18.08.260 Bridging in Stud Partitions or Walls. Fireproof insulation bats allowed to be installed in lieu of blocking; certain installations, particularly bathrooms, require such an alternative to solid bridging. 18.08.300 Floors. The code does not specify protection for termite repair, exterior balconys or wood supporting concrete. - 6 - Section 9. Section 18. 12.010 of the Burlingame Municipal Code is amended to read: "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 _under the title 'Uniform Plumbing Code, 1973 Edition,' including the appendixes 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 herein otherwise provided. The mandatory requirements of the appendixes to the plumbing code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of the plumbing code. Three copies of the plumbing code shall at all times be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. ' Section 10. Section 18.12.011 is added to the Burlingame Municipal Code to read as follows: "18.12.011 Administration. Part I is added to the plumbing code to read as follows: 'Title 10.1 This ordinance shall be known as the ''Uniform Plumbing Code" and will be referred to as ''this Code" herein. Purpose 10.2 This Code is an ordinance providing minimum require- ments and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Scope 10.3 The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, installation, alterations, addition, repair, relocation, replace- ment, maintenance or use of any plumbing system except as otherwise provided for in this Code. Existing Installations 10.4 (a) Any plumbing system lawfully installed prior to the effective date of this Code may have its existing use, - 7 - maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and no hazard to the public health, safety or welfare has been created by such system. (b) The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenace of the plumbing system in a safe and sanitary condition. Authority to Abate 10.5 (a) Any portion of a plumbing system found by the Administrative Authority to be insanitary as defined herein is hereby declared to be a nuisance. (b) Where a nuisance exists or a plumbing system is maintained in violation of this Code or any notice issued pursuant to this section, the Administrative Authority shall require the nuisance or violation to be abated and, where necessary, shall seek such abatement in the manner provided by law. Administrative Authority 20.1 The Administrative Authority shall be the Building Official of the City. Violation and penalties 20.3 Any person, firm or corporation violating any pro- vision of this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed $500.00 or by imprisonment for not to exceed six months, or both fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof during which any viola- tion of this Code occurs or continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable as herein provided. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be deemed or construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No permit presuming to give authority to vio- late or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid, except in so far as the work or use which is authorized is lawful. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifications or from preventing construction operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code or of any other ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval when issued in error. Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limita- tion and become null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of -8- issuance of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced fora period of one hundred twenty (120) days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained, and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made, or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided, further, that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year. Permit Required 20.4 (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, remove, alter, repair or replace or cause to be installed, removed, altered, repaired or replaced any plumbing, gas or drainage piping work or any fixture or water heating or treating equip- ment in a building or premises without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the Administrative Authority. (b) A separate permit shall be obtained for each building or structure. (c) No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to be done any work under a permit secured by a Permittee except persons in his employ. Work Not Requiring a Permit 20.5 No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as follows; The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes neces- sary to remove and replace the same wi th new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as such new work and permit shall be procured and inspection made as hereinbefore pro- vided. No permit shall be required for the cleaning or stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrange- ment of valves, pipes or fixtures. Application for Permit 20.6 Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a permit shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose. He shall give a description of the character of the work proposed to be done, and the location, ownership. occupancy and use of the premises in connection therewith. The Administra- tive Authority may require plans, specifications or drawings and such other information as he may deem necessary. If the Administrative Authority determines that the plans, specifications, drawings, descriptions or information furnished by the applicant is in compliance with this Code, he shall issue the permit applied for upon payment of the required fee as herein- after fixed. - 9 - Cost of Permit 20.7 Every applicant for a permit to do work regulated by this Code, shall state in writing on the application form pro- vided for that purpose, the character of work proposed to be done and the amount and kind in connection therewith, together with such information, pertinent thereto, as may be required. Such applicant shall pay for each permit at the time of issuance, a fee in accordance with the following schedule, and at rate provided for each classification shown herein. Any person who shall commence any work for which a permit is required by this Code without first having obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the permit fee fixed by this section for such work, provided, however, that this provisions shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satis- faction of the Administrative Authority that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and iI there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee as herein provided shall be charged. For the purpose of this section, a sanitary plumbing outlet on or to which a plumbing fixture or appliance may be set or attached shall be construed to be a fixture. Fees for reconnection and retest of plumbing systems in relocated build- ings shall be based on the number of plumbing fixtures, gas systems, water heaters, etc., involved. When interceptor traps or mobilehome site traps are installed at the same time as a building sewer on any lot, no sewer permit shall be required for the connection of any such trap to an appropriate inlet fitting provided in the building sewer by the permittee constructing such sewer. When a permit has been obtained to connect an existing building or existing work to the public sewer or to connect to a new private disposal facility, backfilling of private sewage dis- posal facilities abandoned consequent to such connection is included in the permit. SCHEDULE OF FEES For issuing each permit In addition - For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection therefor) 2.00 For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $ 5.00 Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) 2.00 For each cesspool 5.00 For each private sew age disposal system 10.00 For each water heater and/or vent 2.00 For each gas piping system of one (1) to four (4) outlets 2, 00 For each gas piping system of five (5) or more, per outlet .50 For each industrial waste pre-treatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps 2,00 For installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment 2.00 For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping 2.00 For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow protection devices therefor 2.00 For vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices on tanks, vats, etc. or for installation on unpro- tected plumbing fixtures including necessary water piping - one (1) to four (4) 2.00 Five (5) or more, each , 50 All work to be Inspected 20.8 All plumbing and drainage systems shall be inspected by the Administrative Authority to insure compliance with all the requirements of this Code. Notification 20.9 It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the Administrative Authority orally or in writing, that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification shall be given not less than twenty-four (24) hours before the work is to be inspected. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by the permit, to make sure that the work will stand the test prescribed elsewhere in this Code, before giving the above notification. Stop Orders 20.10 Whenever any work is being done contrary to the pro- visions of this Code, the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the Administrative Authority to proceed with the work. Suspension or Revocation 20.11 The Administrative Authority may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Code;,, whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation of any provisions of this Code. Liability 20.12 The administrative authority or any employee charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good faith and without malice for the jurisdiction in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself liable personally and he hereby is relieved from all personal liability for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act required or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against the Administrative Authority or employees, because of such act or omission performed by him in the enforcement of any provisions of this Code, shall be defended by the legal depart- ment of the jurisdiction until final termination of the proceedings. Unconstitutionali 20.13 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reasons, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining por- tions of this Ordinance. The Legislative Body hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional. Board of Appeals 20.14 Aboard shall be appointed and this board shall act as a Board of Appeals in making a correct determination of any appeal arising from actions of the Administrative Authority. Appeals shall be made in writing and the appellant may appear in person before the Board or be represented by an attorney and may introduce evidence to support his claims. Appeals shall be heard at reasonable times at the convenience of the Board but not later than 30 days after receipt thereof. The appellant shall cause to be made at his own expenses any tests or research required by the Board to substantiate his claims." Section 11. Section 18.12.012 is added to the Burlingame Municipal Code to read as follows: "18.12x012 Water Services over 2 Inches. Section 1001.5 is hereby added to the Uniform Plumbing Code to read as follows: '1001.5 Water Services over 2 finches Design details, methods and materials for construction of water services over 2" in diameter are not specified in this Code. Such details shall conform with the specifications for the con- struction of such work as are compiled by the city engineer. Such specifications may be changed from time to time at the option of the city engineer, but such changes shall in no way affect the validity of regulations or requirements contained herein."' Section 12. Chapter 18.9 is added to the Burlingame Municipal Code to read as follows: "Chapter 18.9 - Mechanical Code 18.09.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the International Con- ference of Building Officials under the title "Uniform Mechanical Code, 1973 Edition,' including the appendixes thereto, is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein con- tained, except as herein otherwise provided. The mandatory requirements of the appendixes to said code shall be enforce- able to the same extent as if contained in the body of the code. Three copies of the code shall at all times be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. 18.09.020 Section 203 amended - Appeal. Section 203. An appeal may be taken to the planning commission from a denial of or a refusal to issue a 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, and (3) to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this code. The decisions of the planning commission shall be written anA - 13 - shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal. Copies - 13 - of its decisions shall be furnished to the building official and to the appellant. The 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 after any such investigation or appeal." Section 13. Capter 18.10 is added to the Burlingame Municipal Code to read as follows: "Chapter 18.10 - Housing Code 18.10.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. The rules, regulations and standards printed in one volume and published by the International Conference of Building Officials under the title 'Uniform Housing Code, 1973 Edition' is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as herein otherwise provided. Three copies of the code shall at all times be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. 18.10.2.0 Section 203 amended - Appeal An appeal. may be taken to the planning commission from a denial of or a refusal to issue a permit or from any ether decision or determination of the building official (1) in order to determine the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction, and (2), to provide for reasonable nterpretations of the providions of this code. The decisions of the planning commission shall be written and shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal. Copies of its decisions shall be furnished to the building official and to 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 after any such investigation or appeal. " Section 14. Chapter 18.11 is added to the Burlingame Municipal Code to read as follows: "Chapter 18.11 - Dangerous Buildings Code. 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 International Conference of Building Officials under the title 'Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1973 Edition,' is adopted as and for the rules, regulations and standards within this city as to all matters therein contained, except as herein otherwise provided. Three copies of the code shall at all times be kept on file in the office of the city clerk. 18.11.020 Section 205 amended - Appeal. An appeal may be taken to the planning commission from a denial of or a refusal to issue a 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, and (2) to provide for reasonable inter- pretations of the provisions of this code. The decisions of the planning commission shall be written shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal. Copies of its decisions shall be furnished to the building official and to tl:e 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 after any such investigation or appeal. " Section 14. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Burlingame hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, or portions may be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 15. Publication. This ordinance shall be published once as required by law. � t '� _.�... °t, ' r �+. ayor -15- I, HERBERT R. G7IITE, 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 17 day of March, 1975, and adopted thereafter at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the `*i day of April , 1975, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEN: Aan:.;e�zla-a''t�{sym tae^� ����s°�.�-€�raS�If�a��`rf. NOES: COUNCILMEN: N- E ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: N( -V.: City `Clerk -16-