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ORDINANCE N0. 289
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA,
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AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE
BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.14,
15.16, 15.18, AND 15.20; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE AND
AMENDING THE CURRENT EDITIONS OF CERTAIN MODEL
CODES AS FOLLOWS: UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES
1, 2, & 3, 1997 EDITION; WITH APPENDIX; NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION; UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, 2000 EDITION; UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 2000
EDITION; UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1997 EDITION;
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS, 1997 EDITION AND THE UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1997 EDITION
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.1, et seq., provides
that ordinances and codes of the Federal, State, or any agency of
either of them, may be adopted by reference, provided that prior
to such adoption by reference a noticed public hearing has been
held; and
WHEREAS, a noticed public hearing was held by the City
Council on October 2, 2002, at which time all interested persons
had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of
adopting by reference the current editions of certain model
codes, as follows: Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Volumes
1, 2 & 3, with Appendix; including the Fire Resistive Design
Manual, Fourteenth Edition, dated April 1994; National Electrical
Code, 1999 Edition; Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition; Uniform
Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition; Uniform Housing Code, 1997
Edition; Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1997 Edition; Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 Edition; together
with amendments thereto.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the requirements of Health & Safety
Code § 17958.7, the City Council finds that there are local
geographical conditions justifying the California Building Code
amendments set forth below:
1. Climatic. The local climate is characterized by
periods of high temperatures accompanied by low humidity and high
winds each year. These conditions could create an environment in
which the fire department may have great difficulty in
controlling fires occurring in hillside brush areas as well as
structures not having built -in fire protection. Further, the
warm climate encourages the proliferation of swimming pool
mow:,
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construction, which makes modifications to the California
Building Code relating to swimming pools desirable to adequately
protect small children from drowning hazards. The City also
experiences periods of intense rainfall, which create the need
for special drainage precautions.
2. Geological. The City is located in an area with
expansive soils and areas subject to flood hazards including
hillsides that are subject to mud flows and unstable soils. These
conditions, combined with the geological characteristics of the
area, which includes proximity to active earthquake fault zones,
require that special foundation considerations and soils analysis
requirements must be in place to provide a reasonable degree of
structural integrity for buildings to prevent injury to building
occupants, neighbors, and persons using public property. These
factors require specific and greater protection than is afforded
by California Building Code.
3. Topographical. The City has hillside and flat land
developments that require special drainage precautions, as well
as a system of roadways and highways that generate traffic noise.
Structures would be subject to water damage without special
requirements addressing site drainage.
These local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions
make modifications and changes to the 2001 Edition of the
California Building Code reasonably necessary to provide
sufficient and effective protection of life, health and property.
Specifically, these amendments are reflected in the Moorpark
Municipal Code (`MMC ") sections summarized below:
1. MMC § 3601 establishes boundaries within the City for
structures near hillside brush areas, so special fire resistive
requirements may be required in order to reduce fire damage and
fire spread during periods of high temperatures and low humidity.
2. MMC § 3602 requires special construction elements for
structures near hillside brush areas to reduce the threat of fire
damage and fire spread during periods of high temperatures and
low humidity.
3. MMC §§ 1804.7.1 and Table 18 -I -C provide specific
requirements to reduce expansive soil, shrink swell affects on
structures constructed on grade in those areas of the City with
these unique soils.
4. MMC §§ 1804.7.1 provides special criteria for storm
water drainage on lots to mitigate the effects of runoff
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associated with intense rainfall, for structures located in flat
land developments as well as hillside areas.
5. MMC §§ 3602.1 modifies code language to provide fire
retardant roofing in order to address periods of low humidity and
high winds.
6. MMC §§ 15.08.050 and Table 23- II -I -1 reduces hold -down
values and shear wall capacities for a greater margin of safety.
SECTION 2. That Title 15 of the Moorpark Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows;
CHAPTER 15.04 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
15.04.010 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 Moorpark. A copy of the Uniform
Administrative Code, 1997 Edition, shall be maintained in the
Office of the City Clerk of the City of Moorpark and shall be
made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.
15.04.020 PERMIT FEES. Section 304.2 of the Uniform
Administrative Code is hereby amended to read:
Section 304.2 PERMIT FEES. The fee for each permit shall be
as set forth in the latest resolution of the City Council of the
City of Moorpark relating to permit fees.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the
provisions of these Codes shall be made by the Building Official.
The value to be used in computing the building permit and
building plan review fees shall be the total value of all
construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all
finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating,
air - conditioning, elevators, fire - extinguishing systems and any
other permanent equipment.
15.04.030 PLAN REVIEW FEES. Section 304.3 of the Uniform
Administrative Code is hereby amended to read:
Section 304.3 PLAN REVIEW FEES. When a plan or other data
is required to be submitted by Section 302.2, a plan review fee
shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications
for review. The plan review fee shall be as set forth in the
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latest resolution of the City Council of the City of Moorpark
relating to plan review fees.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are
separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 304.2 and
are in addition to the permit fees. Where plans are incomplete
or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional
plan review fee shall be charged at the same rate as charged upon
submittal of plans and specifications.
15.04.040 LIABILITY. Section 202.9 of the Uniform
Administrative Code is hereby amended to read:
Section 202.9 LIABILITY. The Building Official, or his
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 duties, shall not thereby render
himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any
act or omission in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought
against the Building Official, agent or employee because of such
act or omission performed by him 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 code enforcement agency shall be defended by this
jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any
judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this
jurisdiction.
The provisions of this section shall apply if the Building
Official or his authorized representatives are employees of this
jurisdiction and shall also apply if the Building Official or his
authorized representatives are acting under contract as agents of
the jurisdiction.
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 code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as
assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection
authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued
under this code.
15.04.050 DISASTER RESPONSE: The City Manager may enter into
mutual aid agreements for emergency Building and Safety Services
for the purpose of assuring adequate and effective response in
the event of earthquake or other unforeseen emergencies.
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15.04.060 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. (a) It shall be
unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert
or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any land, building
or structure, building service equipment, machine or equipment;
or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code
or the Technical Codes. Each such person shall be deemed guilty
of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code
or the Technical Codes is committed, continued, or permitted.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, deface,
alter, or obstruct from view a posted notice of the Building
Official or duly appointed representative when such notice
constitutes a stop work order or a warning of substandard or
hazardous conditions or prohibits or restricts the occupancy or
use of a building, structure, or building service equipment
regulated by this Code or the Technical Codes.
(c) Every violation of this Code or the Technical Codes
shall be deemed a misdemeanor.
(d) Any person convicted of a misdemeanor shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars
($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months or
by both such fine and imprisonment.
CHAPTER 15.08 BUILDING CODE
15.08.010 BUILDING CODE ADOPTED. Except as hereinafter
provided, the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Volumes 1, 2,
& 3, including: (1) 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; (2) Appendix Chapter 3, Divisions I, II;
(3) Appendix Chapter 4, Division I; (4) Appendix Chapter 12
Division II; (5) Appendix Chapter 15 except Sections 1516.3( #2)
and 1516.3( #3); (6) Appendix Chapters 29, 30 including ANSI /ASME
A17.1, 1987 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, and to
ANSI /ASME A 17.3 -1996, Safety Code for Existing Elevators an
Escalators, published by the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers; and (7) Appendix Chapter 31 Division III, and Chapter
33; (8) Structural Welding Code - Reinforcing Steel, AWS D1.4 -92
(UBC Standard 19 -1); (9) Load and Resistance Factor Design
Specifications for Structural Steel Buildings, December 1, 1993
(Chapter 22, Division II); (10) Specification for Structural
Steel Buildings Allowable Stress Design and Plastic Design, June
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1, 1989 (Chapter 22, Division III); (11) Load and Resistance
Factor Design Specification for Cold Formed Steel Structural
Members, 1986 (with December, 1989 Addendum) (Chapter 22,
Division VI) ; (12) Specification for Design of Cold - Formed Steel
Structural Members, 1986 (Chapter 22, Division VII); (13)
Standard Specification for Steel Joists, K- Series, LH- Series,
DLH- Series and Joist Girders, 1994 (Chapter 22, Division IX) ;
(14) Structural Applications of Steel Cables for Buildings, ASCE
17 -95 (Chapter 22, Division XI); and (15) National Design
Specification for Wood Construction, Revised 1991 Edition
(Chapter 22, Division III, Part I), are hereby adopted by
reference as the Building Code of the City of Moorpark. A copy
of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Volumes 1, 2, & 3
shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk in the City
of Moorpark, and shall be made available for public inspection
while this Code is in force.
15.08.020 ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrative Provisions of
Edition, contained in Volume 1
and 101.2 are hereby deleted.
governing the Building Code,
provision, shall be as set
PROVISIONS DELETED. The
:he Uniform Building Code, 1997
)f that Code except Sections 101.1
The Administrative provisions
including violation and penalty
forth in Chapter 15.04 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark.
15.08.030 FOUNDATION DESIGN. Section 1804.7.1 is hereby
added and TABLE 18 -I -C is hereby amended to read:
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Table 18 -1 -C— Foundations for stud bearing walls— minimum requirements" 10,11,12
Foundation for slab and raised floor
Concrete slabs
Weighted
s stems" "'
All
Restrictions
Footin
Stem Footing
perimete Interior
r footings
Reinforcement
3 -1/2" minimum thickness
Pre- moisteneing
on
expansion
No. of
g
thickness lhicknes
8
for slab
for continuous
4" with E. I. over 51
of soils under
piers under
index
stories
width' s
footings' and
raised
Reinforceme
floors'
foundations °s
nt °
Total
footings, piers
raised floors
lhicknes
and slabs"
Depth below natural
surface
s
of ground and finish
grade
of sand
Inches
12
12
1-#4
94 @ 48'
o /c..
Moistening of ground
Piers
allowed for
0 -20
1
6
12
6
18
18
Top and
each way
2"
prior to placing concrete
single floor
Very low
2
6
15
7
non
8
24
24
bottom
or
is recommended
loads only
3% over optimum moisture
required
Piers
allowed for
expansive
3
10
18
12
6
15
12
1-#4
#3 @ 36'
o /c..
21 -50
1
6
to a depth of 18' below lowest
8
15
7
18
18
Top and
each way
4"
adjacent
single floor
Low
2
grade. Testing required.
loads only
3
10
6
18
12
8
8
24
21
24
12
bottom
1-#4 top
#3 r)3 24' o.c.
3% over optimum moisture
required
to a depth of 18" below lowest
51 -90
1
8
15
8
21
18
and bottom
each way
4"
adjacent
Piers not
#3 bars @ 24" o.c. each
Medium
2
grade. Testing required.
allowed
3
10
18
8
24
24
way
I
12" into footing, 36" into
slab t0
6
12
8
27
12
2-#4
#3 @ 24' o.c
3% over optimum moisture
required
to a depth of 18" below lowest
91 -130
1
8
15
8
27
18
Top & bottom
each way
4"
adjacent
Piers not
High
2
#3 bars @ 24" o.c. each
grade. Testing required.
allowed
3
10
18
8
27
24
way
12" into fooling, 36" into
slab 10
Special design by a licensed Architect or Engineer required
Above 130
very high
1 r
C',
•r a
r
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FOOTNOTES TO TABLE UBC 18 -I -C
1. Premoistening is required where specified in Table UBC
18 -I -C in order to achieve maximum and uniform expansion of the
soil prior to construction and thus limit structural distress
caused by uneven expansion and shrinkage. Other systems, which
do not include pre- moistening, may be approved by the Building
Official, when such alternatives are shown to provide equivalent
safeguards against the adverse effects of expansive soil.
2. Underfloor access crawl holes shall be provided with
curbs extending not less than six (6) inches above adjacent grade
to prevent surface water from entering the foundation area.
3. Reinforcement for continuous foundations shall be
placed not less than 3 inches above the bottom of the footing and
not less than 3 inches below the top of the stem.
4. Slab reinforcement shall be placed at mid -depth and
continue to within two inches of the exterior face of the
exterior footing walls.
S. Moisture content of soils shall be maintained until
foundations and piers are poured and a vapor barrier is
installed. Test shall be taken within 24 hours of each slab
pour.
6. Crawl spaces under raised floors need not be
premoistened except under interior footings. Interior footings
which are not enclosed by a continuous perimeter foundation
system or equivalent concrete or masonry moisture barrier
complying with Section UBC 1806.3 in this ordinance shall be
designed and constructed as specified for perimeter footings in
Table UBC 18 -I -C.
7. A grade beam not less than 12" x 12" in cross - sectional
area, reinforced as specified for continuous foundations in Table
UBC 18 -I -C, shall be provided at garage door openings.
8. Foundation stem walls which exceed a height of three
times the stem thickness above lowest adjacent grade shall be
reinforced in accordance with Sections 18 and 19 in the UBC, or
as required by engineering design, whichever is more restrictive.
9. Footing widths may be reduced upon submittal of
calculations by a registered civil or structural engineer or
licensed architect, but shall be a minimum of 12 inches for one
and two -story structures and 15 inches for three -story
structures.
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10. Bent reinforcing bar between exterior footing and slab
shall be omitted when floor is designed as an independent,
"floating" slab.
11. Fireplace footings shall be reinforced with a
horizontal grid located 3 inches above the bottom of the footing
and consisting of not less than No. 4 bars at 12 inches on center
each way. Vertical chimney reinforcing bars shall be hooked
under the grid.
12. Underground utility conduits shall be installed prior
to foundation inspection and shall extend beyond the foundation
so that final connection will not undermine the finished
foundation.
Section 1804.7.1. When buildings are located on expansive
soil having an expansion index greater than 50, gutters,
downspouts, piping, and /or other non - erosive devices shall be
provided to collect and conduct rain water to pervious areas such
as yards, open channels, or vegetated areas. Routing rooftop
runoff via yard drains to the roadway or the storm water
conveyance system shall not be permitted.
15.08.040 PLYWOOD DESIGN. TABLE 23- II -I -1 is hereby
amended to read:
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Table 23- II -1 -1 Allowable shear for wind or seismic forces in pounds per square foot for wood structural panel shear
walls with framing of Douglas fir -larch or Southern pine'
Panels applied over 1/2 inch (13mm) or 518 inch (16mm) gypsum
Panel grade Minimum Minimum nail Panels applied directly to framing sheathin
nominal panel penetration Nailspacing at panel edges inches Nails acing at panel edges inches
thickness in framing Nail size x 25.4 for mm Nail size x 25.4 for mm
(inches) inches (Common or 6 4 1 3 2 (Common or 6 4 3 2'
x 25.4 for mm qalvanized box x 0.0146 for N/mm galvanized box ) x 0.0146 for N /mm
5/16" 1 114" 6d 200 300 390° 510° 8d 200 300 J 3906 5108
Structural 1 3/8' 2304 3600 4604,1 610 4'6
7/16" 1 1/2* 8d 255 4 395 4.6 5054.6 670 4.8 10d' 280 430 8 550 8 730'
15/32" 280 4306 5506 730 8
15/32" 1 5/8" 10d 6 340' 510' 665 6 8706 —
5/16" 11/4" 6d 180 270 3508 4506 8d 180 270 1 3508 4506
C -D, C -C
3!8" 200 300 390 6 510 6 200 300 390 8 510 6
Sheathing, plywood 3/8" 220 ° 320 `.8 410 °'8
panel siding and other 7/16' 1 112" Bd 240' 3504.1 4504,1 585 4.8 10d 8 260 360 8 490 6 640'
grades covered in U.B.C. 15/32" 260 3806 4908 6408
Standard 23 -2 or 23 -3 15/32" 1 5/8" 10d 5 310 6 460 6 600 6 7708 —
19/32' 340 6 5106 665 8 870' Nail size Nail size
(galvanized (galvanized
casing) casing)
Plywood panel siding 6
in grades
5/16" 11/4" 6d 140 210 275 3608 8d 140 210 275 360
covered in U.B.C. e 6
Standard 23 -2
3/8" 1 1/2" Bd 160 240 310 6 410 6 10d 6 160 240 310 410
1. All panel edges backed with 2 -inch (51 mm) nominal or wider framing. Panels installed either horizontally or vertically. Space nails at 6 inches(152 mm) on center along intermediate framing members for 3/8 -inch (9.5mm)
and7 /16 -inch (11 mm) panels installed on studs spaced 24 inches (610 mm) on center and 12 inches (305 mm) on center for other conditions and panel thickness'. These values are for short time loads due to wind or earthquake and
must be reduced 25 percent for normal loading. Allowable shear values for nails in frarning members of other species set forth in Table 23- III -FF of Division III shall be calculated for all other grades by multiplying the shear
capacities for nails in Structural 1 by the following factors: 0.82 for species with specific gravity greater than or equal to 0.42 but less than 0.49, and 0.65 for species with a specific gravity less than 0.42.
2 Where panels are applied on both faces of a wall and nail spacing is less than 6 inches (152 mm) on center on either side, panel joints shall be offset to fall on different framing members or framing shall be 3 inch (76 mm) nominal
or wider and nails on each side shall be staggered.
3. Framing at adjoining panel edges shall be 3 inch (76 mm) nominal or wider and nails shall be staggered where nails are spaced 2 inches (51 mm) on center.
4. The values for 3/8 -inch (9.5 mm) and 7/16 -inch (11 mm) panels applied direct to framing may be increased to the values shown for 15/32 -inch (12 mm) panels, provided studs are spaced a maximum of 16 (406 mm) inches on
center and panels are applied with long dimensions across studs.
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5. Framing at adjoining panel edges shall be 3 inch (76 mm) nominal or wider and nails shall be staggered where tOd nails having penetration into framing of more than 1 5/8 inches (41 mm) are spaced 3 inches (76 mm) or less on center
6 For plywood shear walls rated at more than 300 pounds per foot, 3 inch (76 mm) nominal members shall be provided at all panel edges and boundaries The minimum edge distance for nailing at these members shall be 112-inch
C;I7 The shear values listed in this table shall be reduced to 75 percent for short term seismic loading.
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15.08.050 HOLD -DOWN CONNECTORS. Section 2315.5.6 is
hereby added to read:
Section 2315.5.6 Hold -down connectors. Hold -down connectors
shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moment using
approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable
earthquake load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the
product.
15.08.060 HEIGHT TO LENGTH RATIO. Section 2513.4 is hereby
added to read:
Section 2513.4. The maximum allowable height to length ratio
for the construction in this section shall be limited to one (1).
15.08.70 TABLE 25 -I of the Uniform Building Code is hereby
amended to read:
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TABLE 25 -1 - ALLOWABLE SHEAR FOR WIND OR SEISMIC FORCES IN POUNDS PER FOOT FOR VERTICAL DIAPHRAGMS OF LATH AND PLASTER OR GYPSUM BOARD
FRAME WALL ASSEMBLIES f11 _
TYPE OF MATERIAL
THICKNESS OF
MATERIAL
WALL
CONSTRUCTION
NAIL SPACING [2]
MAXIMUM
(In inches)
SHEAR VALUE
MINIMUM NAIL SIZE [3] [4]
Seismic
Win
d
[5] ]6]
1. Expanded metal, or
woven wire lath and
portland cement
taster 7
7/8"
Unblocked
6
90
180
No. 11 gage, 1 -1/2" long, 7/16" head,
galvanized with a 1/4" nail furring pad
required for woven wire.
3/8" lath and
1/2" plaster
Unblocked
5
30
100
No. 13 gage, 1 -1/8" long, 19/64" head,
plasterboard - point, galvanized
2. Gypsum lath
1/2 "x 2'x8'
Unblocked
4
30
75
No. 11 gage, 1 -3/4" long, 17/16" head,
diamond - point, galvanized
3. Gypsum wallboard or
veneer base
1/2" x 4'
1/2" x 4'
Blocked
Unblocked
4
7
30
30
175
1/2"
5/8"
Unblocked
7
30
60
5d cooler or wallboard
6d cooler or wallboard
Base ply- 6d cooler or wallboard
Face ply- 8d cooler or wallboard
4. Gypsum wallboard or
veneerbase
4
30
125
Blocked
7
30
125
4
30
150
Unblocked
7
30
115
4
30
145
Blocked
7
30
145
4
30
175
Blocked
Two ply
Base ply: 9
Face ply: 7
30
250
1. These vertical diaphragms shall not be used to resist loads imposed by masonry or concrete construction. See Section 2513.2.
Values are for short-term loading due to wind. Values must be reduced 25 percent for normal loading.
2. Applies to nailing at all studs, top and bottom plates and blocking.
3. Alternate nails may be used if their dimensions are not less than the specified dimensions.
4. For properties of cooler or wallboard nails, see 2340.1.2
5 This Construction shall only be used in the top level of a multi -level buildings.
6 This maximum height to length ratio for shear walls constructed of these materials shall not exceed one (1).
7 Self furring lath attached with staples may be permitted for non - structural application only.
vas=
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15.08.090 FIRE HAZARD ZONE REQUIREMENTS. Chapter 36 is
hereby added to the Uniform Building Code to read:
CHAPTER 36 FIRE HAZARD ZONE REQUIREMENTS
Section 3601. HIGH FIRE HAZARD AREA DEFINED. For the
purpose of this code, certain locations within the incorporated
areas of the City of Moorpark shall be classified as High Fire
Hazard by the Ventura County Fire Protection District. The High
Fire Hazard Area is defined as any area within 500 feet of
uncultivated brush, grass, or forest - covered land wherein an
authorized representative of said district determines that a
potential fire hazard exists due to the presence of such
flammable growth.
Section 3602. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENT IN HIGH FIRE HAZARD
AREAS. The purpose of this Section is to provide a minimum
standard for the fire protection of buildings and structures
hereafter erected in proximity to areas of the City where
concentrations of highly flammable brush, grass, or other
combustible growth combined with periods of hot, dry winds create
a high fire hazard and where lives and property may thereby be
endangered.
Buildings or structures hereafter erected, constructed or
moved within or into designated high fire hazard areas shall be
one of the Types of Construction as defined in this Code and
shall meet the requirements of this Section. Although their
installation is encouraged, neither manual nor automatic fire
extinguishing systems or similar water spraying devices may be
substituted for the fire protection set forth herein.
3602.1 ROOFS.
specified in Section
that no wooden shakes
permitted.
Roof coverings shall
1504 of the Uniform
or shingles, treated
be class A, or B as
Building Code, except
Dr untreated, shall be
3602.2 EXTERIOR WALLS. Fire - resistive protection of
exterior walls and openings, as determined by location and
property, shall be as required by Section 503 in the UBC.
Exception: No exterior wall covering of a building shall provide
less fire resistance than that afforded by; 7/8 -inch exterior
cement plaster; 1 -inch nominal thickness solid wood siding; 1/2-
inch textured plywood siding having a groove depth of 1/8 -inch or
less; 7/16 -inch hardwood siding, 5/8 -inch particle board,
exterior type 2 -M; or 5/8 -inch exterior plywood, Texture III,
having a groove depth of 1/4 -inch or less. Fire - retardant
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treated or untreated wood shingle or shake siding shall not be
permitted.
3602.3 UNDERFLOOR AREAS. Where under floor areas are not
enclosed by fire - resistive construction conforming to the
requirements of Section 3601.2 above, the underside of the floor
system shall be fire - protected as set forth in Section 3601.4.
3602.4 PROJECTIONS AND OTHER BUILDING ELEMENTS EXPOSED TO
FIRE. Architectural projections such as roof overhangs and
offsets, balconies and decks, and other elements of buildings
which have combustible structural elements in the horizontal
plane, shall be protected with materials approved for 1 -hour
fire - resistive construction on the lower, fire - exposed side and
shall have 1 -hour fire - resistive supporting columns unless the
details of construction conform to those for heavy timber as
described in Section 605.6 in the UBC.
Exceptions:
1. Combustible structural members in horizontal
projections may be unprotected timbers of size 4" x 6" or larger
when used as rafters or as stair, balcony, or deck supports or
for similar purposes.
2. Heavy timber roof decking at eaves and rakes may be
unprotected provided a fascia of not less than 2 -inch nominal
thickness and not less in depth than the cut end of the rafter is
installed at the roof's edge.
3. Patios, carports, arbors and open latticework sunshades
may be constructed of any materials allowed by this Code.
4. Balconies and decks 30 inches or more above grade may
have flooring of not less than 2 -inch nominal thickness lumber or
material of equivalent fire resistance. Such flooring may be
spaced not more than 1/4 inch apart and need not be fire
protected on the underside.
S. Balconies and decks less than 30 inches above grade
shall be solidly floored without gaps and shall be fire- protected
on the underside as required by this Section. In lieu of fire
protection, such balconies and decks may be enclosed from floor
surface to grade in the manner prescribed for exterior walls in
Section 3602.2.
6. Combustible exterior columns directly supporting roofs,
stairs, balconies, and decks may be size 4" x 4" or larger.
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Columns and beams supporting interior floor loads may be size 6"
x 6" or larger.
3602.5 VENTILATION OPENINGS. Attic or foundation
ventilation openings or louvers shall not be located at or
immediately below eaves or rakes, offsets or balconies, or
similar exterior overhangs which may be directly exposed to a
fire in adjacent hazardous grass or brush areas.
Section 3603. WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS. The Building
Official may waive the requirements of UBC Sec. 3601.1 through
3602.5 above, in whole or in part, for specific construction
projects within the High Fire Hazard Area when such waiver is
approved by an authorized representative of the Ventura County
Fire Protection District, based upon site conditions which
justify a reduction in fire resistance.
15.08.090 FOUNDATION INVESTIGATION. Section 1804.2 and
1804.7 are hereby amended to read:
Section 1804.2 INVESTIGATION. The classification of soil
shall be based on observation and necessary tests of the
materials disclosed by borings or excavations made in appropriate
locations. Additional studies may be required to evaluate soil
strength, the effect of moisture variation on soil bearing
capacity, compressibility, liquefaction and expansiveness.
Whenever, in the opinion of the Building Official, the
adequacy and stability of a building site cannot be determined by
the test borings or excavations required by this Section, he may
require a special geologic, hydrologic, seismic, or other
investigation and report. Geologic investigations such as those
for hillside stability or seismic hazards shall be conducted by
California - certified Engineering Geologist.
Section 1804.7 Drainage, provisions shall be made for the
control and drainage of surface water around buildings. The
Building Official may require that all storm and excess
irrigation water be directed to an area suitable and in
conformance with the National Pollution Elimination System
regulations.
15.08.100 GRADING ENFORCEMENT BY CITY ENGINEER. The
definition of Building Official contained in Section 203 of the
Building Code is hereby amended to read:
Section 203 BUILDING OFFICIAL. Is the officer or other
designated authority charged with the administration and
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enforcement of this Code, except
authorized representative. The
Appendix Chapter 33 shall be the
15.08.110 SWIMMING POOLS.
Uniform Building Code to read:
CHAPTER 37 SWIMMING POOLS
Appendix Chapter 33, or his duly
Authority designated to enforce
City Engineer.
CHAPTER 37 is hereby added to the
Section 3701 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Article
certain terms are hereby defined as follows:
"Pool" shall mean any body of water created by artificial
means which is designed or used for swimming or immersion
purposes by men, women, or children and which has a water depth
exceeding twenty -four (24) inches. The term "pool" shall include
swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and above and below ground vinyl -
lined pools but does not apply to plumbing fixtures such as
bathtubs; nor does it apply to man -made lakes, reservoirs, or
farm ponds used primarily for public park purposes, water
conservation, irrigation, or watering of livestock.
Section 3702 POOL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
3702.1 GENERAL. Pool design and construction shall be in
accordance with accepted engineering practice, shall be in
conformity with applicable provisions of the adopted building,
electrical, plumbing, and mechanical codes, and shall be
structurally suitable for the soil, topographic, and geologic
conditions prevailing at the construction site.
3702.2 EXPANSIVE SOIL DESIGN. Pools constructed at grade
shall be designed on the assumption that their construction is to
be in an area of moderately expansive soil having an expansion
index of 51 -90 and an equivalent fluid pressure of not less than
45 pounds per cubic foot (45 p.c.f.). Exception: Where tests
indicate that soils at a pool site are non - expansive or have low
expansion characteristics from the ground surface to the full
depth of the pool, structural design may be based on an
equivalent fluid pressures not less than 30 p.c.f.
In highly expansive soils having an expansion index of 91-
130, pools shall be designed for not less than 60 p.c.f.
equivalent fluid pressure. In very highly expansive soils having
an expansion index over 130, pool design shall be subject to
special requirements based on a site investigation, soil testing,
and engineering analysis by a registered civil engineer to
determine appropriate design parameters for the site.
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3702.3 HYDROSTATIC UPLIFT. In areas of anticipated high
water table, an approved hydrostatic relief system or device
shall be installed.
3702.4 THERMAL PROTECTION FOR PLASTIC PIPING. Between the
inlet of pool water heating equipment and any plastic water
piping connected thereto, a check valve shall be installed to
prevent thermal damage to such piping due to backflow.
Exception: When rapid or high -rate filters are employed, a check
valve may be omitted.
Between the outlet of pool heating equipment and any plastic
water piping connected thereto, not less than five feet of
approved metal pipe shall be installed for the purpose of
dissipating heat.
3702.5 SAFEGUARDING SUCTION DRAINS. Bottom drains and
suction intakes in pools and spas shall be covered with grated or
other protective devices which cannot be removed except with
tools. The slots or openings in these covers shall be of such
area, shape, and arrangement as to prevent bathers from being
drawn thereto with such force as to constitute a safety hazard.
3702.6 GRAB BARS. Wherever egress from a pool by bathers is
restricted by the presence of a vertical wall or other barrier
which extends more than 12 inches above the water at the pool's
edge, permanent handrail, grab bars, or equivalent device(s)
shall be installed within 12 inches of the water surface, capable
of being securely grasped and adequate to support the weight of a
user of the pool.
Section. 3703 DECKS
3703.1 GENERAL. A deck shall be provided around below -grade
swimming pools except when special engineering design is
furnished which indicates that such deck is not necessary for the
purpose of maintaining the structural integrity of the pool
and /or for controlling surface water and moisture content in the
soil adjacent to the pool. Decks shall not be required for spas
and hot tubs.
3703.2 DECK DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. Required decks shall
be constructed of concrete or other approved impervious material
and shall be sloped to provide positive drainage away from the
perimeter of the pool. Except as provided below, decks shall
have a minimum width of four feet and shall be at least 3 -1/2
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inches in thickness. Reinforcement shall be #3 bars spaced not
over 24 inches o.c. each way, or equivalent reinforcing.
Approved joints shall be provided in the deck at corners, at
maximum 10 -foot intervals, and wherever necessary in order to
control cracking, to allow for differential movement and to
minimize damage to the deck from such movement should it occur.
Joints in decks and coping shall be made watertight with an
approved permanent resilient sealant.
3703.3 CUTOFF WALLS. At the outer perimeter of pool decks,
a cutoff wall of approved material shall be installed below -grade
to a depth of at least 15 inches so as to form a permanent and
effective vertical moisture barrier.
Exceptions:
1. A cutoff wall may be omitted when a deck at least six
feet wide is installed.
2. Decks less than four feet in width may be installed
provided that the required cutoff wall is increased in depth
beyond the minimum by an amount directly proportional to the
reduction in deck width.
3703.4 PRE - SATURATION, HIGHLY EXPANSIVE SOILS. When the
soil below a deck has an expansion index of 91 or greater it
shall be saturated with water to a depth of at least 18 inches
prior to installation of the deck.
Section 3704. DRAINAGE AND DISPOSAL
3704.1 SURFACE WATER. Surface water from pool decks shall
be collected and conducted through non - erosive devices to an area
suitable and in conformance with the National Pollution
Elimination System regulations.
3704.2 WASTEWATER. Pool waste shall be disposed of in
accordance with the requirements of the Health Officer.
3704.3 DRYWELLS. Drywells shall not be employed for pool
wastewater disposal except when specifically approved for the
purpose and when it has been determined that such installation is
not likely to have adverse effects on the structural stability of
the pool or other structures on the site. The Building Official
may require a percolation test, soils report, and /or geological
report to make such a determination.
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Section. 3705. SPECIAL INSPECTION. Special inspection as
required by Section 1701 in the UBC shall be provided for
pneumatically placed concrete (gunite) in swimming pools.
Section. 3706. FENCING AND GATES. Any person, firm, or
corporation in possession of land either as owner in fee,
purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant, licensee or any type of
legal estate upon which is situated a pool as defined above shall
at all times maintain on the lot or premises a fence or wall not
less than five feet in height which completely surrounds such
pool or body of water provided, however, that a dwelling or
accessory building may be used as a part of such enclosure. Said
fence shall be constructed of durable material and shall be
designed to withstand a horizontal force of at least 20 pounds
per lineal foot at the top of the fence or top of the railing.
Openings, holes, or gaps therein shall be no larger than four (4)
inches wide except for openings closed by doors or gates. Fences
shall not have a configuration which provides a ladder -like
access to the pool area.
Each gate or door opening through a pool enclosure shall be
equipped with a self- closing and self - latching device capable of
keeping the gate or door securely closed at all times when not in
use.
Exceptions:
1. Doors in Group R, Division 1 and 3 occupancies which
form part of a pool enclosure.
2. Gates used primarily for ingress and egress of
equipment but not persons to the pool area, and which are kept
padlocked when not in use.
Required latching devices shall be installed not less than
four feet above ground level and on the water side of the gate.
The Building Official may make modifications and accept
alternatives to the fencing requirements in individual cases upon
a showing of good cause with respect to the height, nature or
location of the fence, wall, gates, or latches, or the necessity
therefore, provided that protection is not reduced thereby.
CHAPTER 15.12 ELECTRICAL CODE
15.12.010 ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED, except as hereinafter
provided, the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, published
by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted by
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reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Moorpark. A copy
of the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while
this Code is in force.
15.12.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS DELETED. The
Administrative Provisions governing the Electrical Code,
including violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth
in Chapter 15.04 of the Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark.
CHAPTER 15.14 PLUMBING CODE
15.14.010 PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED. Except as hereinafter
provided, the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of
the City of Moorpark. A copy of the Uniform Plumbing Code 2000
Edition shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of
the City of Moorpark and shall be made available for public
inspection while this Code is in force.
15.14.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS DELETED. The
Administrative provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000
Edition, contained in Volume 1 of that Code except sections 101.1
and 101.2 are hereby deleted. The Administrative provisions
governing the Plumbing Code, including violation and penalty
provisions shall be as set forth in Chapter 15.04 of the
Municipal Code of the City of Moorpark.
15.14.030 Section 202.0 DEFINITIONS, is hereby amended to
read:
Section 202.0. SEMI - PUBLIC. Semi - public shall be defined as
a building, swimming pool or area serving more than one person
but not available to the general public.
15.14.030 FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRED, is hereby added to the
Uniform Plumbing Code to read:
Section 411.1. In restrooms adjacent to semi - public swimming
pools, a minimum of one (1) floor drain shall be provided in each
restroom for each sex. Floor drains shall be connected to the
public sewer in accordance with Section 305.1 of this Code. The
traps serving these floor drains shall be installed in accordance
with Sections 1006.0 and 1007.0 of this Code.
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CHAPTER 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE
15.16.010 MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED, except as hereinafter
provided, The Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition, published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code
of the City of Moorpark. A copy of the Uniform Mechanical Code,
2000 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk
of the City of Moorpark and shall be made available for public
inspection while this Code is in force.
15.16.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS DELETED. The
Administrative provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000
Edition, contained in Volume 1 except sections 101.1 and 101.2
are hereby deleted. The Administrative Provisions governing the
Mechanical Code, including violation and penalty provisions,
shall be as set forth in Chapter 15.04 of the Municipal Code of
the City of Moorpark.
CHAPTER 15.18 HOUSING CODE
15.18.010 HOUSING CODE. 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 Moorpark. A copy
of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, shall be maintained in
the office of the City Clerk of the City of Moorpark and shall be
made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.
15.18.020 SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS. Chapter 10 of the Uniform
Housing Code is amended to read as set forth in Section 17920.3
of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. A Copy
of Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of
California shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of
the City of Moorpark and shall be made available for public
inspection while this Code is in force.
CHAPTER 15.20 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
15.20.010 DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE ADOPTED. Except as
hereinafter provided, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, is adopted as the Dangerous
Buildings Code of the City of Moorpark. A copy of the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition,
shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection
while this Code is in force.
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SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. Pursuant to Section
17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California,
the City Council of the City of Moorpark hereby finds that the
amendments of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, Uniform
Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000
Edition, and National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, made by this
Ordinance are reasonably necessary due to local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions.
SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares
that it would have passed and adopted this Ordinance and each and
all provisions thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more of said provisions may be declared invalid.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall become
effective thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. CERTIFICATION. The City Clerk shall certify to
the passage and adoption of this ordinance by not less than a
four - fifths vote of the City Council; shall enter the same in the
book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a minute of
the passage and adoption thereof in the records of the
proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and
adopted; and shall, within fifteen (15) days after the passage
and adoption thereof, cause the same to be published in the
manner prescribed by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2002.
Patrick Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk