ORD 381U ORDINANCE NO. 381U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE PART 2 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE;
PART 3 OF TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
COMPRISING THE 1998 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; PART 4 OF
TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE
1-9g8-2001 -CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 OF TITLE 24 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, COMPRISING THE 1998 2001
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE; THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; THE
1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; AND THE 1997
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING THE
RANCHO PALOS VERDES MUNICIPAL CODE AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 8.08 (Fire Code) of Title 8 (Health and Safety) of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"8.08.010 Fire Code Adopted. A. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32,
Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999 November
1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 1998 2001 Edition
(Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I-C and Appendix II-C
and Appendix II-D and Appendix VI-A excluding all other appendices, is hereby adopted by
reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 1498 2001
Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code contained in
the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document
shall control. A copy of the Fire Code shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.
C. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph A of this Section, Sections 103.4.7 and
103.4.8 and Articles 89 and 100 of the Fire Code are deleted.
8.08.020 Fire Code Amended, Fireworks. (a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
8.08.010, paragraph 2 of Section 7801.3.1.2 of the Fire Code is amended to read:
"7801.3.1.2 Displays. Permits are required from the City to conduct a fireworks
. display. The City Council shall have the power to adopt reasonable rules and
regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public displays of fireworks by
the municipality, fair associations, amusement parks or other organizations. Every
such display shall be handled by a competent operator approved by the City
Council, and shall be of such character and so located, discharged or fired as in the
opinion of the City Council after proper investigation, so as not to be hazardous to
property or endanger any person.
Applications for permits shall be made in writing to the Fire Chief not less
than thirty days in advance of the date of display or other use. The Fire Chief
shall within ten days after receipt of said application make a report and
recommendation to the City Council. If the City Council finds that such display
can be made without danger or nuisance to the general public, it shall grant the
permit; otherwise it shall deny it. If the City Council finds that such display as
applied for may create danger or nuisance to the public, but that if displayed
subject to conditions may not create such danger or nuisance, it shall grant the
permit subject to conditions. After such permit is granted, sale, possession, use
and distribution of fireworks for such display subject to the conditions of this
Chapter and such other conditions, if any, as may be imposed by the City
Council, is lawful for the purpose only for which such permit is granted. In all
cases the decision of the City Council shall be final."
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.08.010, Section 7802.4.3 of the Fire Code
is amended to read:
"7802.4.3 Insurance. The permittee shall furnish a certificate of insurance
in an amount deemed adequate by the City Council for the payment of all
damages which may be caused either to a person or persons or to property by
reason of the permitted display, and arising from any acts of the permittee, his
agents, employees or subcontractors.
The policy shall provide limits of bodily injury and property damage liability
of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) combined single limits for each
occurrence annually. The policy may have a deductible not to exceed fifteen
thousand dollars ($15,000). A deductible in excess of fifteen thousand dollars
($15,000) may be permitted provided a security deposit, such as, but not limited
to, a surety bond, pledge of assets or bank letter of credit covering the value of
the excess is approved by the City Council.
The certificate of insurance shall provide that the insurer will not cancel the
insured's coverage without fifteen (15) days prior written notice to the City, that
the City shall not be responsible for any premium or assessments on the policy,
and that the duly licensed pyrotechnic operator required by law to supervise and
discharge the display, acting either as an employee of the insured or as an
independent contractor and the City, its officers, agents, and employees are
included as additional insureds, insofar as any operations under this Section are
concerned."
8.08.030 Fire Code Amended, Flammable Vegetation. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 8.08.010, Section 1117.2.2 of the Fire Code is amended to read:
"1117.2.2 Clearances. Any owner of record of any land within the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes which contains growth which in the opinion of the Fire
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Chief or Commissioner is then or may become dangerously flammable shall at
all times on such person's own land, whether improved or unimproved:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost and other combustible materials a
minimum of thirty (30) feet from any building or structure.
EXCEPTION: Up to one cord of firewood and/or two cubic yards of
compost may by placed or stored within thirty (30)feet of a building
or structure.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to each building, structure, or apiary, whether
on such person's own land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or
firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from
such house, building or structure of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each
side thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Commissioner is
then or may become dangerously flammable.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually
planted, spaced and maintained in such a manner that they do not
_ form a means of transmitting fire from native growth to the structure.
2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or
similar Plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not
form a means of transmitting fire from native growth to the structure.
3. Maintain around and adjacent to each building or structure an additional fire
protection or firebreak made by removing and clearing away all brush,
vegetation or other growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief or
Commissioner is then or may become dangerously flammable on such land as
may be required by the Fire Chief or Commissioner when he finds that because
of extra hazardous conditions a firebreak of only thirty (30) lineal feet around
such structures is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety for structures
and landscaping within the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. Grass and other
vegetation located more than thirty (30) lineal feet from such building or structure
and kept at less than six (6) inches in height above the ground may be
maintained where in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Commissioner retaining
such growth is necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion, provided all
growth required to be cut in such location shall be removed by the owner of
record of that property.
4. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within ten (10) lineal feet of
the outlet of any chimney.
5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead wood.
6. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth."
8.08.040 Fire Code Amended, Fire-warning Systems. A. Notwithstanding the provisions
of Section 8.08.010, Section 1007.2.9A of the Fire Code is added to read:
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"1007.2.9A Group R, Divisions 1 and 3 Occupancies.
1007.2.9A.1 General. In existing Group R, Divisions 1 and 3
occupancies, every dwelling unit and every guest room in a hotel, congregate
residence or lodging house used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with
smoke detectors conforming to State Fire Marshal Standard 12-72-2. All
detectors shall be installed in accordance with the approved manufacturer's
instructions.
1007.2.9A.2 Location within dwelling units. In dwelling units, a detector
shall be installed in each sleeping room and at a point centrally located in the
corridor or area giving access to each separate sleeping area. When the
dwelling unit has more than one story and in dwellings with basements, a
detector shall be installed on each story and in the basement. In dwelling units
where a story or basement is split into two or more levels, the smoke detector
shall be installed on each level. When sleeping rooms are on an upper level, the
detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close proximity to the
stairway. In dwelling units where the ceiling height of a room open to the
hallway serving the bedrooms exceeds that of the hallway by 24 inches or more,
smoke detectors shall be installed in the hallway and in the adjacent room.
Detectors shall sound an alarm audible in all sleeping areas of the dwelling unit
in which they are located.
1007.2.9A.3 Location in efficiency dwelling units, congregate
residences and hotels. In efficiency dwelling units, hotel, motel, lodging house
and congregate residence sleeping rooms, and in hotel suites, detectors shall be
located on the ceiling or wall of the main room or each sleeping room. Where
sleeping rooms are on an upper level within the efficiency dwelling unit or hotel
suite, the detector shall be placed at the ceiling of the upper level in close
proximity to the stairway. When actuated, the detector shall sound an alarm
audible within the sleeping area of the dwelling unit, hotel suite or sleeping room
in which it is located.
1007.2.9A.4 Power source. Smoke detectors required by this section
may be battery operated or they may be wired into the building wiring system
when such wiring is served from a commercial source. The detector shall emit a
signal when the batteries are low. When required smoke detectors receive their
primary power from the building wiring, such wiring shall be permanent, without
a disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection and
equipped with a battery backup.
1007.2.9A.5 Transfer of title. No person may transfer title to a dwelling
unit or guest room required by this section to be equipped with a smoke detector
without first filing with the City and the purchaser a statement that the dwelling
unit or guest room is equipped with smoke detectors meeting the requirements
of this section.
8.08.050 Violations -- Penalties. A. Every person violating any provision of the fire code
or of any permit or license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated
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pursuant hereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an
infraction by Section 8.08.070 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each
and every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
B. Every violation determined to be a misdemeanor hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.010.A of this Code. Every violation
determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such extent as is
provided by Section 1.08.010.B of this Code.
C. For the purposes of this section a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a conviction.
8.08.060 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully,
negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled or
attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material to be
handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized standards,
allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to properly comply with
any written notice of the chief, or wilfully or negligently allows the continuation of a violation of the
fire code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense of fighting the fire or for the expense
incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and such expense shall be a charge against that
person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of such person and is collectible by the public agency
incurring such expense in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract,
expressed or implied.
8.08.070 List of Infractions.
In accordance with Section 8.08.050 of this Chapter, the violation of the following sections
or subsections of the fire code shall be infractions:
901.4.4 Premises identification
902.2.4 Obstructing and control of fire apparatus access
1001.5.1 Maintenance of fire-protection systems and equipment
1001.5.3 Systems out of service
1001.6.2 Fire hydrant and fire appliances
1002 Portable fire extinguishers
1102.3 Open burning
1103 Combustible materials
1105 Asphalt kettles
1109.4 Smoking
1109.5 Burning objects
1109.6 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources
1115.3 Fire prevention regulations
1115.5 Portable fire protection equipment
1115.7 Maintenance of access
1117.2 Structures
1118.17 Fire roads and firebreaks
1207.3 Locking devices
1207.6 Door identification
1210.3 Storage under stairways
1212.4 Illumination
2401.9 Smoking
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2901.6.2 Lubricating oil
3004.3 Waste removal
3008.5 Combustible waste
3213 Means of egress illumination
3221.2 Vegetation removal
3221.3 Storage
3404 Fire apparatus access roads
3601.6 Fire protection
3601.7 Smoking
4501.4 Smoking
4501.5 Welding warning signs
4502.3.3 Filter disposal
4502.8.2 Fire extinguishers
4502.9 Operations and maintenance
4503.7.1 General
4503.8 Dip tank covers
4504.3.2 Signs
4504.4 Maintenance
4505.6.1 Dust accumulation
4506.6 Sources of ignition
4606.2 Smoking
4607 Housekeeping
5201.7 Sources of ignition
7401.5.1 General
7401.6 Security
7607 Smoking and open flames
7901.7.2 Maintenance and operating practices
7901.10 Sources of ignition
7902.5.3 Empty containers and portable tanks
7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition
7904.4.7 Sources of ignition
7904.4.9 Fire protection
7904.6.4 Smoking
8001.8 Signs
8003.1.12 Clearance from combustibles
8004.1.8 Signs
8004.3.5 Clearance from combustibles
8208 Smoking and other sources of ignition
8209 Clearance to combustibles
8506 Extension cords and flexible cords"
SECTION 2. Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
"Chapter 15.04
Building Code
15.04.010 Building Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building
Code, 1998 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), which
incorporates and amends the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 published
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by the International Conference of Building Officials, including the generic fire-resistive assemblies
listed in the Fire-Resistance Design Manual, Fourteenth Edition, dated April 1994, published by the
Gypsum Association as referenced in Tables 7-A, 7-B and 7-C and Appendix Chapter 12, Division
II of such Uniform Building Code, including Appendix Chapters 3, Divisions I, II and IV; 4, Divisions
I and II; 9; 10; 11, Divisions I and II; 12, Divisions I and II; 13; 15; 16; 18; 23; 29; 30, including
ASME/ANSI A17.1-1987, Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, including Supplements
A17.1 a-1988 and A17.1 b-1989, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and
ASME/ANSI A17.3-1986, Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators, including Supplement
Al 7.3a-1989, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; 31, Divisions I, I I and
III; 33 and 34, Divisions I, II and III, and including Structural Welding Code-Reinforcing Steel, AWS
D1.4-92 (UBC Standard 19-1); Load and Resistance Factor Design Specifications for Structural
Steel Buildings, December 1, 1993 (Chapter 22, Division II); Specification for Structural Steel
Buildings Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design, June 1, 1989 (Chapter 22, Division III);
Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification for Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members,
March 16, 1991 (Chapter 22, Division VI); Specification for Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural
Members, 1986 with December 1989 addendum (Chapter 22, Division VII); Standard Specification
for Steel Joists, K-Series, LH-Series, DLH-Series and Joist Girders, 1994 (Chapter 22, Division IX);
Structural Applications of Steel Cables for Buildings, ASCE 17-95 (Chapter 22, Division XI); and
National Design Specification for Wood Construction, Revised 1991 Edition (Chapter 23, Division
III, Part I), is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes. A copy of the Building Code of the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk,
and shall be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.
15.04.020 Building Code Amended, Administrative Provisions Deleted. The
administrative provisions of the California Building Code, -2001 Edition, contained in Chapter
1 of that Code, except Section 101, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions governing
the Building Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in
Chapter 15.18 of this Title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 205 of
the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title.
15.04.030. Building Code Amended, Fire Resistive Roofing Required. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this Article, Chapter 15 of the Building Code is
amended to read:
SECTION 1503 - ROOF-COVERING REQUIREMENTS
The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall be Class A as classified in
Section 1504.
The roof covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation
and covering which is assigned a roof covering classification.
EXCEPTION: Repairs of, and additions to, existing structures which repairs and additions
require the replacement or installation of less than 25% of the total roof area of a structure
within one 12-month period may be made using material matching the existing roof.
Roofing shall be secured or fastened to the supporting roof construction and shall provide
weather protection for the building at the roof.
Modify Table 15-D-1 to require two fasteners per tile
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Modify Table 15-D-2 to require deck sheatinq per Table 15-D-1 and one fastener per
tile
15.04.040. Building Code Amended, Seismic Safety Requirements. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this Article, the Building Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 1630.9 of the Building Code is added to read:
"H" is story height.
Calculate drift per Section 1630.9
Section 1629.4.2 of the California Building Code is amended by amending condition number
4 to read as follows:
4. The provisions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AISC -Seismic Part I shall not apply,
except for columns in one-story buildings or columns at the top story of multistory
buildings.
Section 1630.8.2.2 of the California Building Code is amended by deleting detailing and
member limitation number 5 and renumbering and amending number 6 to read as follows
6. Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or trusses shall have
bracing for both top and bottom beam flanges or chords at the location of the
support of the discontinuous system and shall comply with the requirements of
AISC-Seismic Part I, Section 9.4b.
Section 1806.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1806.1 General. Footing and foundations shall be constructed of masonry or concrete, shall
be supported on native undisturbed materials or approved certified fill or per a report
(prepared by a certified engineering geologist licensed by the State of California and/or a
geotechnical report which shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer or soils engineer
who is qualified to perform this work and licensed by the State of California) and shall
extend below the frost line. Footings of concrete and masonry shall be of solid material.
Foundations supporting wood shall extend at least 6 inches (152 mm) above the adjacent
finish grade. Footings shall have a minimum depth of 24 inches below existing grade by a
minimum 12 inches wide for one story construction, by a minimum 15 inches wide for two-
story construction, by a minimum 18 inches wide for three-story construction,with one
number 4 rebar at the top and bottom. For expansive soil as deemed by the Building
Official, footings shall have a minimum depth of 30 inches below existing grade by a
minimum 12 inches wide for one story construction, by a minimum 15 inches wide for two
story construction, by a minimum 18 inches wide for three story construction,with two
number 4 rebar at the top and bottom or unless another depth is recommended by a
foundation report.
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Table 18-I-C is deleted
Section 1806.6.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1806.6.1 Additional requirements in Seismic Zones 3 and 4.
2. Steel plate washers of minimum size and thickness as specified in Table 23-II-L
shall be used on each bolt.
Section 1928.1.2.3 of the California Building Code numbers 5 and 6 are amended to read as
follows:
5. 1.2 D + 1.O + (0.5L or 0.25)
6. 0.9D–
Section 2104.6.2 of the California Building Code is amended by removing the following
words:
including fireplaces and residential chimneys,
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
Divisions IV and V of Chapter 22 of the California Building Code are deleted in their entirety.
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 Part I (LRFD) and Part III (ASD) of the Seismic
Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, dated April 15, 1997 and Supplement No. 2, dated
November 10, 2000, published by the American Institute of Steel Construction, 1 East
Wacker Drive, Suite 3100, Chicago, IL 60601, as if set out at length herein and hereinafter
referred to as AISC-Seismic.
Where other codes, standards, or specifications are referred to in AISC-Seismic, they
are considered as acceptable methods or materials when approved by the Building Official.
2211 – DESIGN METHODS
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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 modified by this Division.
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.
SECTION 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 indicated in the
2001 California Building Code.
AISC-Seismic 2001 California Building Code
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) Chapter 16 Eqs. (12-1) through (12-6)
through (A4-6) respectively
EQQE Em
The AISC Seismic Provisions is modified as follows:
1. Revise Part I, Section 1-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. Revise Part I, Sec. 4.1 as follows:
4.1 Loads and Load Combinations
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The loads and load combinations shall be those in Section 1612.2 except as
modified throughout these provisions.
B. Section 2307.5 of the Building Code is added to read:
2307.5 Cantilevered Columns. "K"=2.1 shall be used as the buckling factor for the
design of cantilevered columns.
C. Section 2311.2 of the Building Code is amended by adding the following language to
read:
Hold-down connection bolts/nuts shall be torqued 1/2 turn beyond finger tight or as
otherwise required by manufacturer. The following note shall be made on plans:
"Inspector to verify by random inspection prior to covering walls."
D. Section 2311.2.1 of the Building Code is added to read:
2311.2.1 Bolt holes. All bolt-holes shall be 1/16 inch (maximum) over-sized at the
connection of hold-down to posts. The following note shall be made on plans: "Inspectors
to Verify."
E. Section 23145.1 is amended by adding the following language to read:
. Section 2315.1 of the California Building Code is amended to remove the following
words and add:
The principle of rotation to distribute shear forces shall not be permitted.
EXCEPTION: One-story, attached or detached residential garages or similar Group
U, Division 1 wood framed structures with a maximum depth normal to the open side
of 25 feet (7260 mm) and a maximum width of 25 feet(7260 mm) provided the
diaphragm is not constructed of straight sheathing.,
•
a ' • - - . . . . . . . . •• e • - . . . .
Cantilevered diaphragms are permitted for two story buildings. The length of the overhang
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shall not exceed 15 percent of the overall building dimension measured in the same
direction nor one-fourth the width of the diaphragm,where the width is the dimension of the
diaphragm perpendicular to the overhang.
F. Table 23-I-K-1 23-II-I-1 of the Building Code is amended as follows:
1. The allowable values for plywood shear walls shall be reduced to seventy-five
percent (75%) of the shear values listed in Table 23-I-K-1 23-II-1-1 of the Building Code; and
2. The ratio "h/d" shall be limited to 2:1; and
Section 2315.3.3 of the California Building Code is amended as follows:
Wood structural panels in shear walls shall be at least 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) thick and
studs spaced no more than 16 inches (406 mm) on center, and
3. Three inch (3") thick boundary and panel edge members for all plywood shear
walls with shear values exceeding 300 pounds per foot shall be required; and
4. Minimum 1/2 inch edge distance for nailing at the 3-X boundary and panel
edge-members of these shear walls shall be required.
Section 2315.5.5 of the California Building Code is hereby deleted and replaced with the
phrase "Not adopted."
Section 2315.5.6 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2315.5.6 Hold-down connectors. Hold-down connectors shall be designed to 75 percent of
the allowable earthquake load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product.
Connector bolts into wood framing require steel plate washers in accordance with Table 23-
II-L. Hold-downs shall be re-tightened just prior to covering the wall framing
Section 2320.11.3 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2320.11.3 Bracing. Braced wall lines shall consist of braced wall panels which meet the
requirements for location, type and amount of bracing specified in Table 23-IV-C-1 and are
in line or offset from each other by not more than 4 feet (1219 mm). Braced wall panels
shall start at not more than 8 feet (2438 mm) from each end of a braced wall line. All braced
wall panels shall be clearly indicated on the plans. Construction of braced wall panels shall
be by one of the following methods:
1.-(Not Adopted)
2 (Not Adopted)
3. Wood structural panel sheathing of a thickness not less than 1/2 inch (11.9 mm) nominal
of structural I grade for a maximum 16-inch (406 mm) stud spacing in accordance with
Tables 23-II-A-1 and 23-IV-D-1. Nailing shall be minimum 8d common placed 3/8 inches
from panel edges and spaced not more than 6 inches on center, and 12 inches on center
along intermediate framing members.
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4. Fiberboard (OSB) sheathing 4-foot by 8-foot (1219 mm by 2438 mm) panels not less than
1/2 inch (13 mm) thick applied vertically on studs spaced not over 16 inches (406 mm) on
center when installed in accordance with Section 2315.6 and Table 23-II-J.
5 (Not Adopted)
6. (Not Adopted)
7. Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center installed in
accordance with Table 25-I.
8 (Not Adopted)
For Methods;3 and 4;each braced panel must be at least 48 inches (1219 mm) in length,
covering three stud spaces where studs are spaced 16 inches (406 mm) apart and have a
height-to-length ratio not exceeding 2 to 1
For Method 7 each braced wall panel must be at least 96 inches (2438 mm) in length and
have a height-to-length ratio not exceeding 1 to 1.
All vertical joints of panel sheathing shall occur over studs. Horizontal joints shall occur
over blocking equal in size to the studding except where waived by the installation
requirements for the specific sheathing materials.
Braced wall panel construction types shall not be mixed within a braced wall line.
Braced wall panel sole plates shall be nailed to the floor framing and top plates shall be
connected to the framing above in accordance with Table 23-II-B-1. Sills shall be bolted to
the foundation or slab in accordance with Section 1806.6 of this code. Where joists are
perpendicular to braced wall lines above, blocking shall be provided under and in line with
the braced wall panels. All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall
be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum)
spaced at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d
nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at
maximum 24 inch (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing.
Section 2320.11.4 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2320.11.4. Alternate braced wall panels. Any braced wall panel required by Section
2320.11.3 may be replaced by an alternate braced wall panel constructed in accordance with
the following:
1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8
inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be
sheathed on one face with 1/2-inch-nominal minimum-thickness (12.7 mm) plywood
sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 23-II-B-1
and blocked at all plywood edges. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section
1806.6 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at panel quarter
points. Each panel end stud shall have a tie-down device fastened to the foundation,
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capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (816.5 kg).
The tie-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. The panels shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor
framing supported directly on a foundation which is continuous across the entire length of
the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar
top and bottom,
2. (Not Adopted)
G. Table 25-I of the Building Code is amended as follows:
1. The allowable shear values for portland cement plaster(stucco) shall be
reduced as follows:
a. The allowable shear value shall be reduced to 90 pounds per foot; and
b. The ratio "h/d" shall be limited to 1; and
c. The required minimum nail size shall be No. 11 gage, 1 1/2 inch long,
galvanized nails with lath furred to 1/4 inch. Staples and self-furring lath shall not
be permitted .
2. The allowable shear values for gypsum sheathing board and gypsum wall
board (1/2 inch or 5/8 inch thickness) (drywall) shall be reduced as follows:
a. The allowable shear value shall be reduced to 30 pounds per foot (for
both blocked and unblocked shear walls); and
b. The maximum nail spacing shall be 7 inches; and
c. The ratio "h/d" shall be limited to 1.
3. Frame wall assemblies constructed of portland cement plaster, gypsum sheathing board, or
gypsum wall board carrying loads at the ground floor of multi-level buildings shall not be
permitted.
Amend Section 1402.4 to the following:
Dampproofing Foundation Walls. Unless otherwise approved by the building official,
foundation walls enclosing usable space below finished grade shall be waterproofed or
dampproofed-outside by approved methods and materials or in accordance with Appendix
Chapter 18
Chapter 23 of the California Building Code is amended by adding Table 23-II-L to
read as follows:
Table 23-II-L MINIMUM SIZE STEEL PLATE WASHERS
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Bolt Size Plate Size
x 25.4 for mm x 25.4 for mm
1/2 in 3/16" x 2" x 2"
5/8 in 1/4"x 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
3/4 in 5/16"x 2-3/4"x 2-3/4"
7/8 in 5/16"x 3"x 3"
ii!:! 3/8" x3-1/2" x3-1/2"
Amend Section 3102.4.1 to:
Design. Masonry chimneys shall be designed and constructed to comply with
Sections 3102.3.2 and applicable design requirements of this Section.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, an existing masonry chimney
which is altered or repaired more than 10 percent of its replacement cost within any
12-month period shall have its entire chimney structure comply with the current
requirements of this code or other standards approved by the building official.
Amend Section 3102.4.3 to:
The masonry and concrete chimney shall be designed per requirements in Chapter
21 and shall be tied to a structural element of the building capable of providing
lateral resistance for the horizontal forces specified in Section 1632. The anchorage
of the ties to the resisting structural element shall be designed for the loads
specified in Section 1632.
15.04.050. Building Code Amended, Grading. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
15.04.010 of this Article, Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code is amended by adding Section
3319 to read:
SECTION 3319 --STORM DAMAGE PRECAUTIONS
3319.1 General. No grading permit and/or building permit shall be issued for work te-be•
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unless the plans for such work include details of protective measures, including desilting
basins or other temporary drainage or control measures, or both, as may be necessary to
protect adjoining public and private property from damage by erosion, flooding, or the
deposition of mud or debris which may originate from the site or result from such grading
operations.
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3319.2 Security Required. A permit shall not be issued for grading involving more than
1000 cubic yards (sum of cut and fill) unless the owner shall first post with the City
Engineer security in a form acceptable to the City. The amount of such security shall be
based upon the estimated cost of the grading operation including all drainage and other
protective devices, as determined by the City Engineer. The amount of such security shall
be equal to 1.1 times the estimated cost of the grading operation and all drainage and
protective devices.
3319.3 Incomplete Work. Where a grading permit and/or building permit is issued and
the work is commenced - A - ' .- -- - - - - ■ -- - - - ■ - -
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Building Official finds the work may cause significant storm damage hazard, then on or
before October 15 the owner of the site on which the grading is being performed shall file
or cause to be filed with the Building Official revised plans which include details of the
protective measures described in, and in all other respects follow the provisions of,
Section 3319.1.
The revised plans required by this section shall be accompanied by an application for plan
checking services and plan checking fees equal in amount of 10 percent of the original
grading permit fee.
3319.4 Effect of Noncompliance. Should the owner fail to submit the plans or fail to
provide the protective measures required by Sections 3319.1 and 3319.3 by the dates
specified therein, it shall cause forfeiture of the grading permit security. Thereupon, the
Building Official may enter the property for the purpose of installing, by City forces or by
other means, the drainage and erosion control devices shown on the approved plans, or if
there are no approved plans, as he or she may deem necessary to protect adjoining
property from storm damage. The cost of such action shall be deducted from the grading
permit security. Such a failure shall also constitute a violation of the Building Code and
may be prosecuted as provided in Section 15.18.040 of this Title.
15.04.060. Building Code Amended, Specialized Foundation Requirements.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this Article, Chapter 18 of the Building Code
is amended by adding Section 1806.2.1 to read:
1806.2.1 Major Alterations or Repairs of Existing Buildings or Structures (Excluding
Demolition and Replacement). This section shall apply only to the active landslide
areas of the Portuguese Bend Landslide and the Abalone Cove Landslide, as determined
by the City Geologist and depicted on the attached map (see Exhibit "A") and shall not
apply in other areas of the City or other portions of the Landslide Moratorium Area. A
certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued provided:
A. The Building Official may will require a Structural Engineering report and design
prepared by a Civil or Structural Engineer licensed by the State of California. Material
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specifications shall be minimum concrete f(c)=4000 psi, reinforcing steel ASTM A-615
grade 40 or 60, and continuous inspection by a special inspector is required. Alternate
materials shall be subject to approval of the Building Official. Prestressed concrete
is not permitted without special approval from the Building Official.
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C. The applicant signs and records with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Record a
statement in a form approved by the City Attorney that he or she is the owner of the real
property and that he or she is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate the
property is subject to a physical hazard of a geologic nature.
D. The applicant signs and records an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney
releasing the City and all officers, contract employees, consultants, employees, and
agents thereof from any liability for any damage or loss which may result from issuance of
such permit.
E. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed work on the site or use of the site
shall:
1) not adversely affect property by accelerating a geologic hazard; and
2) have sufficient distance to any other structure to preclude damage in the
instance of failure, as determined by the Building Official.
F. The applicant shall identify and correct any deficiencies in on-site drainage and
sanitary disposal. If the property is not served by sanitary sewers, the applicant shall
submit for recordation a covenant, Which is satisfactory to the City Attorney, agreeing to
support and participate in existing or future sewer and/or storm drain assessment districts
and any other geological and geotechnical hazard abatement measures required by.the
City. Such covenant shall be submitted to the director prior to the issuance of a building
permit.
G. The Building Official shall require a geologic report of and geotechnical report, ,
use of the site. Any such geological reports shall be prepared by a certified engineering
geologist licensed by the State of California. Any such geotechnical reports shall be
prepared by a registered Civil Engineer or soils engineer who is qualified to perform this
work. Every report shall contain a finding regarding the effect of the structure or use upon
the geological stability of the site and properties outside of the subject property. When
both a geological and a geotechnical report are required for the evaluation, the two reports
shall be coordinated before submission to the Building Official.
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H. This section shall not be interpreted to supersede or waive any other permit or
approval required by the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, including, without
limitation, the provisions of Chapter 15.20.
15.04.070. Building Code Amended, Pools and Spas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010 of this Article, Appendix
Chapter 4 of the Building Code is amended by changing Section 420-Definitions: The depth
of pools and spas subject to enforcement is 18 inches.
Section421.1 number one is amended to top of barrier shall be at least 60 inches
SECTION 3. Chapter 15.08 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
"Chapter 15.08
Electrical Code
15.08.010 Electrical Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California
Electrical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), which
incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 19.961_ Edition, published by the
National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the
City of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Electrical Code of the City shall be maintained in the
office of the City Clerk, and shall be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.
15.08.020 Electrical Code Amended, Administrative Provisions Deleted. The
administrative provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, contained in Article
089, except Sections 089-1 and 089-2, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions
governing the Electrical Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as
adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this Title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in
Section 205 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title."
Add Section 690-19 Solar photovoltaic systems
Disconnecting Means for Multiple Arrays
Where more than one array is combined to form a single output rated more than 50
volts and/or 10 amperes, a disconnecting means rated for the output shall be
installed immediately adjacent to the combiner box on the output side.
Exception:If the combiner box is located adjacent to the inverter(s), the
disconnecting means as stated above shall not be required.
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.12 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
"Chapter 15.12
Plumbing Code
15.12.010 Plumbing Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California
Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), which
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incorporates and amends the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 2000 Edition, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including appendices A, B, C, D, E,
G, H, land, J, K,L '
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de, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rancho Palos
Verdes. A copy of the Plumbing Code of the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk
and shall be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.
15.12.020 Plumbing Code Amended, Administrative Provisions Deleted,. The
administrative provisions of the California Plumbing Code, 1498 2001Edition, contained in Chapter
1 of that Code, except Sections 101.1, 101.2 and 101.4, are hereby deleted. The administrative
provisions governing the Plumbing Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative
Code, as adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this Title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set
forth in Section 205 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title."
Add Section 1018.0 Water Softener Using Dry Wells for Discharge. Water softener
systems using dry wells for the discharge of effluents are prohibited
SECTION 5. Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
"Chapter 15.16
Mechanical Code
15.16.010 Mechanical Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the California
Mechanical Code, 1 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations),
which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code 1997 2000 Edition,
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Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendices A, B, C and D, is hereby adopted by
reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Mechanical
Code of the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for
public inspection while the Code is in force.
15.16.020 Mechanical Code Amended, Administrative Provisions Deleted. The
administrative provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 1998 2001 Edition, contained in
Chapter 1, except Sections 101 and 102, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions
governing the Mechanical Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as
adopted in Chapter 15.18 of this Title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in
Section 205 of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title."
Section 310.1 is amended by removing the words disposal area
508.1.1 Grease Ducts is amended by adding Duct bracing and supports shall be on
noncombustible material securely attached to the structure, not less than the gage
required for grease duct construction
SECTION 6. Chapter 15.18 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
"Chapter 15.18
Administrative Code
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15.18.010 Administrative Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials,
is hereby adopted by reference as the Administrative Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. A
copy of the Administrative Code shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be
made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.
15.18.020. Administrative Code Amended, Liability. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Section 202.9 of the Administrative Code is amended to read:
202.9 Liability. A. The Building Official, or his or her authorized representative charged
with the enforcement of this Code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and
without malice in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby be rendered
personally liable, nor shall the City be vicariously liable, for any damage that may accrue
to persons or property as a result of any act or omission or by reason of any act or
omission in the discharge of his or her duties.
B. Any suit brought against the Building Official or other employee of the City because of
such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of such Codes or
other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or
enforced by the City shall be defended by the City until final termination of such
proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom, other than punitive damages, shall be
assumed by the City. The provisions of this paragraph B shall apply only if the Building
Official, or his or her authorized representative, is an employee of the City.
C. Such codes shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any
person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service
equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall
the City or any of City's agents or employees be held as assuming any such liability by
reason of the inspections authorized by this Code or any permits or certificates issued
under this Code.
15.18.030. Administrative Code Amended, Appeals. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 15.18 010 of this Chapter, Section 204 of the Administrative Code is amended to read:
SECTION 204 -APPEALS
In the event that an appeal from a decision of the Building Official regarding interpretation
of the technical codes is requested, the Building Official shall seek a code interpretation
by the appropriate code writing organization. The Building shall be interpreted by the
International Conference of Building Officials Mechanical Codes shall be interpreted
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The Plumbing Code
shall be interpreted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
or its designated agent. The Electrical Code shall be interpreted by the National Fire
Protection Association. The interpretation of the code writing organization shall govern.
The cost of obtaining the interpretation shall be paid by the applicant.
15.18.040. Administrative Code Amended, Violations and Penalties. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Section 205 of the Administrative Code is
amended to read:
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SECTION 205 -VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
205.1 Violations. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve,
remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, structure or
building service equipment or perform any grading in the City or cause or permit the same
to be done contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this code or any of the
technical codes.
205.2 Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this code or any of the
technical codes shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be deemed guilty of a
separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation
continued or was permitted, and upon conviction is punishable as set forth in Section
1.08.010 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code.
205.3 Penalty fees. The permit fees and charges made pursuant to Title 15 of this
code shall be doubled, (not including fees for non structural fixture) when work
requiring a permit has been started or continued or finished prior to obtaining
permit. The double fee shall be based on the structural permit fee, or square
footage of remodel area, or a minimum fee as established pursuant to city council
resolution.
15.18.050 Administrative Code Amended, Expiration of Permits. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Section 303.4 of the Administrative Code is
amended to read:
303.4 Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of the
technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work
authorized by such permit is not completed through final inspection within the allowed time
from the date of issuance of such permit, which time shall be as follows: up to 5,000
square feet, 18 months; 5,000 to 10,000 square feet, 24 months; over 10,000 square feet,
30 months. For good cause, upon initial application for a permit, the Building Official may
establish a different expiration date when it is anticipated such date will be necessary to
complete construction due to extenuating circumstances. Upon expiration, before work
under the permit can be recommenced, a new permit shall be obtained. Such new permit
shall be valid for 24 months, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for
a new permit for such work, if no changes have been made or will be made in the original
plans and specifications for the work and not more than one year has passed since the
expiration of the permit; otherwise, such new permit shall be subject to all terms and
conditions applicable to new permits.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within
which the permittee may complete work under that permit when the permittee is unable to
complete the work within the time required by this section although proceedings with due
diligence. Application for extension shall be filed on forms prescribed by the Building
Official and be accompanied by payment of the fee as established by resolution. The
Building Official may extend the time for completion of work under the permit by the
permittee for a period of time not exceeding 180 days upon finding the permittee has been
proceeding with due diligence and that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee
have prevented action from being completed. No permit shall be so extended more than
once.
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15.18.055. Administrative Code Amended, Section 304.5.1 is amended by adding the
following: A site investigation will be conducted and a fee,will be charged for the
investigation, for permits that have expired two times, or have expired for more
than two years, or any other expired permit as required by the Building Official. The
minimum fee as established pursuant to city council resolution.
15.18.060. Administrative Code Amended, Permit Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Tables 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G, and 3-H of the
Administrative Code are hereby amended to read as set forth in the most recent resolution of the
City Council regarding fees for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, elevator and grading
permits, inspections and plan reviews.
15.18.070. Administrative Code Amended, Required Building Inspections.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Section 305.4 of the
Administrative Code is amended to read:
305.4 Approval Required. Work shall not be done on any part of the building or structure
beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the
approval of the Building Official. Such approval shall be given only after an inspection has
been made on each successive step in the construction as indicated in subsection 305.5.
There shall be a final inspection and approval on all buildings, when completed and ready
for occupancy, provided however that no such approval shall be given to any new dwelling
unit, new commercial building, or new industrial building until there has been full
compliance with all requirements of this Code and of Chapter 3.20 of the Rancho Palos
Verdes Municipal Code, including payment of the environmental excise tax provided for
therein. Upon such compliance the final inspection approval and Certificate of Occupancy
shall be issued concurrently by the Building Official.
15.18.080 Administrative Code Amended, Certificate of Occupancy. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Section 309.1 of the Administrative Code is
amended to read:
309.1 Use and Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor
shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion
thereof be made until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as
provided herein.
Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation
of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Certificates
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
15.18.090. Administrative Code Amended, Prohibited Use of Building Sites.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.18.010 of this Chapter, Chapter 3 of the
Administrative Code is amended by adding Sections 310, 311, and 312 to read:
310 -GEOTECHNICAL AND GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS
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310.1 Offsite Geotechnical and Geological Hazards. No certificate of occupancy or
permit under this title shall be issued under the provisions of this chapter when the
Building Official finds that the proposed work on, or change in use of, the site for which the
permit is requested could activate or accelerate a geological or geotechnical hazard that
could damage other property.
310.2 Geological and Geotechnical Hazards. Work requiring a certificate of occupancy
or permit under this title is not permitted in an area determined by the Building Official to
be subject to hazard from any variety of landsliding or settlement or slippage except as
allowed by Sections 310.4 through 310.8. These hazards include, but are not limited to,
loose debris, slopewash, and potential mudflows from natural or graded slopes.
310.3 Geological and Geotechnical Reports. The Building Official may require a
geological or geotechnical report, or both, where, in the Building Official's opinion, such
reports are essential for the proper evaluation of the proposed work or use of the site. As
part of this evaluation, the Building Official may require a site visit in order to evaluate the
need for such reports. A fee for this site visit shall be collected at this time. A geological
report shall be prepared by a Certified Engineering Geologist licensed by the State of
California. A geotechnical report shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer qualified
to perform this work. Every report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the site,
for the proposed structure or use against hazard from any variety of landsliding or
settlement or slippage and a finding regarding the effect the proposed building, grading,
and/or construction and use of the site will have on the geological stability of the site
and/or property outside the site. When both a geological and a geotechnical report are
required for the evaluation of the safety of a building site, the two reports shall be
coordinated before submission to the Building Official.
310.4 Safe Site. Subject to the conditions of subsection 310.1, a certificate of occupancy
or permit under this title may be issued in the following cases:
A. When the applicant has submitted a report(s) required by Section 310.3 that contains
sufficient information to satisfy the Building Official that all geological or geotechnical
hazards will be eliminated prior to use or occupancy of the land or structure by
modifications of topography, reduction of subsurface water, buttresses, or by other means
or combination of means and that the proposed work on or use of the site will not
adversely affect the subject property or neighboring properties.
B. When the applicant has submitted a report(s) required by Section 310.3 that contains
sufficient information to satisfy the Building Official that the site is not subject to geological
or geotechnical hazard.
C. Notwithstanding any provisions of this Subsection, the Building Official may, at his or
her discretion, deny a permit for any building, structure or grading subject to a hazard of a
geological nature which cannot be mitigated and may endanger the health or safety of the
occupants, adjoining property, or the public.
310.5 Hazard Eliminated. A certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued
only if the reports required by Section 310.3 contain sufficient information to satisfy the
Building Official that all geological or geotechnical hazards will be eliminated, prior to use or
occupancy of the land or structure, by modification of topography, reduction of subsurface
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water, buttresses, or by other means or combination of means sufficient to provide a factor
of safety of not less than 1.5.
310.6 Pools and Spas. Subject to the provision of Section 310.1, a certificate of
occupancy or permit under this title may be issued for pools, spas or fish ponds with a
capacity less than 2,000 gallons of water provided:
A. The applicant signs and records with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder a
statement in a form approved by the City Attorney that he or she is the owner of the real
property and that he or she is aware that the records of the Building Official indicate the
property is subject to a physical hazard of a geological nature; and
B. The applicant signs and records an agreement in a form approved the City Attorney
releasing the City and all officers, employees, consultants and agents thereof from any
liability for any damage or loss which may result from issuance of such permit.
310.7 Outdoor Improvements. Subject to the provisions of Section 310.1, a certificate of
occupancy or permit under this title may be issued for outdoor improvements including,
but not limited to, patios, decks or gazebos covering not more than 400 square feet.
310.8 Repairs and Alterations in Areas of Potential Geological Hazard. Subject to the
provisions of Section 310.1, a certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be
issued in the following cases when the applicant seeks only to alter, repair, or replace
existing facilities with no change in grade:
A. MINOR ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS WHICH ARE NOT DUE TO GEOLOGICAL
CONDITIONS BUT WHICH MAY BE DUE TO GEOTECHNICAL CONDITIONS: A
certificate of occupancy or permit under this title may be issued when the application is for
alteration or repair or both not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the
existing structure, where there is no increased water use or enlargement, expansion, or
extension of the structure and the alterations or repairs are not required due to damage
from a geological hazard.
B. MAJOR ALTERATIONS OR REPAIRS OF CONDITIONS WHICH ARE NOT DUE TO
GEOLOGICAL CONDITIONS BUT WHICH MAY BE DUE TO GEOTECHNICAL
CONDITIONS: Subject to the conditions set forth in Section 310.61, a certificate of
occupancy or permit under this title may be issued when the application is for alteration or
repair work exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the existing structure,
where there is no increased water use or enlargement, expansion, or extension of the
structure and the alterations or repairs are not required due to damage from a geological
hazard.
C. MINOR REPAIRS OF CONDITIONS DUE TO UNDERLYING GEOLOGIC
CONDITIONS: Subject to the conditions set forth in Section 310.61, a certificate of
occupancy or permit under this title may be issued when the application is for repair work
not exceeding twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the existing structure, where there
is no increased water use or enlargement, expansion, or extension of the structure and
repairs are required due to damage from a geological hazard.
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310.9 Expert Advice. In carrying out his or her duties pursuant to this Chapter, the
Building Official may consult with and rely upon the advice of a certified engineering
geologist, geotechnical engineer, or other person with relevant expertise.
SECTION 311 - FILLS CONTAINING DECOMPOSABLE MATERIAL
Building or grading permits shall not be issued for buildings or structures regulated by this
code located within 1,000 feet of fills containing rubbish or other decomposable material
unless the fill is isolated by approved natural or man-made protective systems or unless
designed according to the recommendation contained in a report prepared by a licensed
civil engineer. Such report shall contain a description of the investigation, study and
recommendation to minimize the possible intrusion, and to prevent the accumulation, of
explosive concentrations of decomposition gases within or under enclosed portions of
such buildings or structures. At the time of the final inspection, a licensed civil engineer
shall furnish a signed statement attesting that the building or structure has been
constructed in accordance with his or her recommendations as to decomposition gases.
Buildings or structures regulated by this code shall not be constructed on fills containing
rubbish or other decomposable material unless provision is made to prevent damage to
structures, floors, underground piping, and utilities due to uneven settlement of the fill.
SECTION 312 - FLOOD HAZARDS
Buildings are not permitted in an area determined by the Building Official to be subject to
flood hazard by reason of inundation, overflow, or erosion.
Buildings and other structures shall be placed on a site so that water or mud flow will not
be a hazard to the building or to adjacent property.
Minor structures which are not intended for human habitation such as fences, trellises,
patios, decks, spas, pools, and sheds may be placed in flood hazard areas provided:
A. Such placement will not increase the hazard to adjacent property from inundation,
erosion, or related causes;
B. Prior to issuance of a permit for such minor structure the owner shall sign and record
with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder a statement in a form approved by the
City Attorney that the applicant is the owner of the property and is aware that the records
of the Building Official indicate that the property is subject to flood hazard by reason of
inundation, overflow, or erosion; and
C. The applicant signs and records an agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney
releasing the City and all officers, employees, and agents thereof from any liability for
damage or loss which may result from issuance of such permit including damage to the
minor structure authorized by the permit.
SECTION 7. Chapter 15.24 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
"Chapter 15.24
Dangerous Buildings Code
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15.24.010 Dangerous Buildings Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the
Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Dangerous
Buildings Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the Dangerous Buildings Code of
the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public
inspection while the Code is in force.
15.24.020 Dangerous Buildings Code Amended, Administrative Provisions Deleted.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.24.010, the administrative provisions of the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, contained in Chapters 1 and 2,
except Sections 101 and 102, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions governing the
Dangerous Buildings Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted
in Chapter 15.18 of this Title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 205
of the Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title."
SECTION 8. Chapter 15.28 of Title 15 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code is amended to read:
Chapter 15.28
Housing Code
15.28.010 Housing Code Adopted. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Housing
Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby
adopted by reference as the Housing Code of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. A copy of the
Housing Code of the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made
available for public inspection while the Code is in force.
15.28.020 Housing Code Amended, Administrative Provisions Deleted. The
administrative provisions of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, contained in Chapters 1 and
2, except Sections 101 and 102, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions governing the
Housing Code of the City shall be as set forth in the Administrative Code, as adopted in Chapter
15.18 of this Title. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 205 of the
Administrative Code, as amended in Section 15.18.040 of this Title."
SECTION 9. The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the State
Building Code in this Ordinance regarding grading (Section 15.04.050 of the Rancho Palos Verdes
Municipal Code) and specialized foundation requirements in certain areas of the City (Section
15.04.060 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code) are reasonably necessary because of the
local climate which is characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa Ana winds and
heavy winter rains. These conditions, combined with the geological characteristics of the area,
which include proximity to active earthquake fault zones and the existence of historic and active
landslides, require regulation of new construction and grading operations to prevent damage to
occupants of other property and users of public ways. Grading operations in the City, which is a
hilly area that is already substantially developed, are likely to create hazardous conditions. New
construction or additions in an active landslide area must be regulated to assure the slide will not
be exacerbated, and if possible, will be improved. These factors require specific and greater
protection than is afforded by the State Building Code.
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The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building
Code in this Ordinance regarding seismic safety requirements (Section 15.04.040 of the Rancho
Palos Verdes Municipal Code) are necessary due to the geological characteristics of the area,
which include proximity to active earthquake fault zones.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Fire Code
in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code; the modifications to the State Fire Code regarding
fireworks (Section 8.08.020 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code), flammable vegetation
(Section 8.08.030 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code), and fire-warning systems (Section
8.08.040 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code); and the modifications to the State Building
Code regarding fire resistive roofing (Section 15.04.030 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety, and general welfare of the residents of the
City due to the following local climatic, geological and topographical conditions:
The local climate is characterized by hot, dry summers, followed by strong Santa
Ana winds, which are further accentuated by the topographical features of hills and canyon areas
in and adjacent to the City, and heavy winter rains. These climatic conditions make structures in
the City particularly vulnerable to rapidly spreading, wind-driven fires.
The City's zoning ordinances and participation in the Natural Communities
Conservation Planning (NCCP) program promote the preservation of coastal sage scrub habitat.
Grass fires are a frequent and natural part of Southern California's ecosystem, including areas
adjacent to the coast. Structures located near coastal sage scrub require additional protection
against ignition from flying embers.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Codes in this Ordinance regarding administrative provisions
(Sections 15.04.020, 15.08.020, 15.12.020, and 15.16.020 of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal
Code) are necessary to allow the uniform application of the codes by procedures suited to the size
and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies by means suited to the City's experience
with local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support
for the time-consuming inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and geological hazards.
Accordingly, the Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State Fire
Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be necessary for
the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
SECTION 10. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Fire Code, as adopted by this Ordinance, and the
2001 edition of the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code,
and Fire Code, as set forth in Parts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 9, respectively, of Title 24 of the California Code
of Regulations, are changes, modifications, amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized
by California Health and Safety Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7.
SECTION 11. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Rancho Palos Verdes Municipal Code, these provisions shall
be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
SECTION 12. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause
or phrase of this Ordinance or any part hereof or exhibit hereto is for any reason held to be invalid,
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such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part
thereof or exhibit thereto. The City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes hereby declares
that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions,
paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
SECTION 13. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards
Code and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on
that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications necessitated by unique
topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of immediate effectiveness, the
provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes unique to the City's
special circumstances will not be in place and this will have a detrimental effect on the public,
health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the Codes contain vital provisions regarding
administrative procedures, roofing materials, fire-warning systems, specialized foundation
requirements, and other similar matters necessitated by the City's proximity to active earthquake
fault zones, the existence of historic and active landslides within the City, the City's exposure to
Santa Ana winds, and the City's limited rainfall in summer and fall months. For these reasons, the
public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect as of November 1, 2002,
which is within 30 days of adoption.
SECTION 14. This ordinance shall become operative on November 1, 2002.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 1St day of October 2002.
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Attest:
DeputyCity Jerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; the foregoing Ordinance No.
381 U was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting thereof
held on October 1, 2002, and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Clark, Ferraro, Gardiner, Stern, and Mayor McTaggart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Deputy ity Clerk
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RANCHO PALOS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES)
The undersigned, being first duly sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times herein mentioned, she was and now is the appointed Deputy
City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes;
That on October 10, 2002, she caused to be posted the following document
entitled:
Ordinance No. 381 U — Regarding Adoption of the 2001 California Building Codes and
Amendments, a copy of which is attached hereto, in the following locations:
City Hall Ladera Linda Community Center
30940 Hawthorne Blvd. 32201 Forrestal Drive
Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes
Ryan Park Hesse Park
30359 Hawthorne Blvd. 29301 Hawthorne Blvd.
Rancho Palos Verdes Rancho Palos Verdes
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is a true and correct affidavit of
posting.
De uty City Clerk
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