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Home My WebLink AboutORD 253 1999 0519ORDINANCE NO. 253 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK CALIFORNIA, 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, 1996 EDITION; UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1997 EDITION; UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1997 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 notice of public hearing has been held; and WHEREAS, a noticed public hearing has been held by the City Council, 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, 1996 Edition; Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition; Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 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. 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 Ordinance No. 253 Page 2 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 including 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 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 Ordinance No. 253 Page 3 provision of such Codes or other pert implemented through the enforcement of the code enforcement agency shall jurisdiction until final termination of judgment resulting therefrom shall jurisdiction. :inent laws or ordinances this Code or enforced by be defended by this such proceedings, and any be assumed by this 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. 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. Ordinance No. 253 Page 4 (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 in the county jail 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, and Appendix Chapters, 15, except Sections 1517.3 and 1517.4; 29 and 33, 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 and IV; (3) Appendix Chapter 4, Division II and III, 9, 10, 12 Divisions I; (4) Appendix Chapters 7,9,10 and 11; (5) Appendix Chapter 12 Division II; (6) Appendix Chapter 15, 18, 21, 23, 30 including ANSI /ASME A17.1, 1987 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, including supplements A17.1a- 1988, A17.1b -1989, and to ANSI /ASME A 17.3a -1986, Safety Code for Existing Elevators an Escalators, including Supplements A17.3a- 1989, published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; and (7) 31, 33 and 34; and (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 1, 1989 (Chapter22, 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, and the various appendices thereto, 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. Ordinance No. 253 Page 5 15.08.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS DELETED. The Administrative Provisions of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, contained in Volume 1 of that Code except Sections 101.1 and 101.2 are hereby deleted. The Administrative provisions governing the Building Code, including violation and penalty provision, shall be as set 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: 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 a street, storm drain, or other approved watercourse or disposal area. Ordinance No. 253 Page 6 Table 18 -I-C— - -.-Foundations for stud bearing walls - -- minimum requirements" 10,11•12 Weighted Foundation for slab and raised floor systems•'•' Concrete slabs Expansion Index Pre- morsteneing of soils under Restrictions on piers under No. of stories Stem Thickness' Footing Width Footing Thickness All perimeter Footings ` Interior footings for slab and Reinforcement 3 -1/2" minimum thickness for 4" with E.I. over 51 continuous raised floors' Foundations Reinforcement Total '•� footings, piers raised floors Thickness and slabs`'' Depth helow natural surface Of ground and finish grade of sand Inches 0 -20 Very low 1 2 6 12 6 12 12 6 15 7 le 18 1 -64 04 8 48" o /c.. Top and each way 2" Moistening of ground prior to placing concrete Piers allowed singled floor Non expansive 3 30 18 8 24 24 Bottom or 1 -04 43 0 36" ° /c•• Top and each way 4" is recommended loads only 21 -50 Low 1 2 6 8 12 15 6 7 15 18 12 18 3r, over optimum moisture required to a depth of 18" below lowest Piers allowed for single floor 3 10 18 8 24 24 Bottom adjacent grade. Testing required. loads only 51 -90 1 6 12 8 21 12 1 -04 top 03 P 24" o.c. 38 over opt.imim moisture required Medium 2 8 15 8 21 18 and bottom each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest Piers not 3 30 18 8 24 24 73 bars P 24" o.c. each way ed3acent grade. Testing required. allowed 12" into footing, 36" into 91 -130 1 6 12 8 27 12 slab " 2- Y4 Y3 Q 24" o.c. 3k over optimum moisture required High 2 8 15 8 27 18 Top t bottom each way 4" to a depth of 18" below lowest Piers not 3 30 18 6 27 24 03 bars Q 24" o.c. each way adjaent grade. Testincg required. allowed 12" into footing, 36" into Above 130 slab ' Special design by a licensed Architect or Engineer required Very high Ordinance No. 253 Page 7 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" above the bottom of the footing and not less than 3" 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 face of the exterior footing walls. 5. 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 Ordinance No. 253 Page 8 two -story structures and 15 inches for three -story structures. 10. Bent reinforcing bard 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" above the bottom of the footing and consisting of not less than No. 4 bars at 12" 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. 15.08.040 PLYWOOD DESIGN. TABLE 23- II -I -1 is hereby amended to read: ordinance No. 253 Page 9 Table 23- II -I -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 ine'2,7 Panel grade Minimum Minimum nail Panels applied directly to framing Panels applied over 112 inch (13mm) or 5/8 inch (16mm) Nominal panel Penetration sum sheathing Neil spacing at panel edges (inches) Nall s acin P 9 et panel edges (inches) thickness in framing Neil size Nail size X 25.4 for mm x 25.4 for mm (inches) (inches) (Common or (Common or 6 4 j 3 2 6 4 1 3 2 Galvanized box) galvanized box) x 25.4 for mm x 0.0146 for N /mm x 0.0146 for N /mm 5/16" 1 1 /4" 6d 200 300 390 510 8d 200 300 390 6 510 Structural 1 3/8" 230 360 460 610 ' 1 112" 8d lod ' 280 430 ` 550 1 730 " 7/16" 255 395 505 670 15/32" 280 430 550 730 15/32" 1 5/8" 10d 340 510 665 870 _ 5/16" 1 1 /4" 6d 180 270 350 450 8d 180 270 350 450 C -D, C -C 3/8" 200 300 390 510 200 300 390 510 Sheathing, plywood 3/8" 220 720 410 •' 530 Panel siding and other 1 112" 8d 10d 260 300 ` 490 ` 640 ' 7/16" 240 350 450 585 Grades covered in U.B.C. 15/32" 260 380 490 640 Standard 23 -2 or 23 -3 15/32" 1 5/8" 10d 310 - 460 600 770 19/32" 340 51.0 665 870 Plywood panel Neil size (galvanized casing) Nail size (galvanized casing) siding In grades 5/16" 1 1/4" 6d 140 210 275 360 ` 8d 140 210 275 360 ' Covered in U.B.C. Standard 23 -2 318" 1 112" 8d 160 240 310 410 ` 10d 160 240 310 ` 410 ` All panel edges backed with 2 -inch (51mm) 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) and 7/16 -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 framing 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. 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 fell on different framing members or framing shall be 3 inch ('16 mm) nominal or wider and nails on each side shall be staggered. 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. The values for 3/8 -inch (9.5 mm) and 7/16 -Inch (11 mtn) 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. Framing at ad7ntning panel edges shall be 3 inch (76 "1 nominal or wider and nails shall be staggered where 10d nails having penetration into framinq of more than 1 5/8 inches (41 mm) are spaced 3 inches (76 mm) or less on center. For plywood shear walls raLed 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 Lhese members shall be 1/2 -inch. The shear values listed in this table shall be reduced to 75 percent for short term seismic loading. Ordinance No. 253 Page 10 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: Ordinance No. 253 Page 11 TABLE 25 -1 ALLOWABLE SHEER FOR WIND OR SEISMIC FORCES IN POUNDS PER FOOT FOR VERTICAL DIAPHRAGMS OF LATH Amn PT.Aq'rPP nR r_v Dcrim mnnon mii-A rT, t.TTTT TYPE OF MATERIAL THICKNESS OF WALL NAIL SPACING [2] [1LL n..JVLL'1 SHEAR VALUE LJLI LJ L 1 J MINIMUM NAIL SIZE [3] [4] MATERIAL CONSTRUCTION MAXIMUM Seism Wind is (In inches) [5] ]6] 1. Expanded metal, or woven wire lath and Portland cement Plaster [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. 2. Gypsum lath 3/8" lath and Unblocked 5 30 100 No. 13 gage, 1 -1/8" long, 1/2" plaster 19/64" head plasterboard - point, galvanized 3. Gypsum wallboard or Veneer base 1 /2 "x 2'x8' Unblocked 4 30 75 No. 11 gage, 1 -3/4" long, 17/16" head, diamond - point, galvanized 1/2" x 4' 1/2" x 4' Blocked Unblocked 4 7 30 30 175 4. Gypsum wallboard or 1/2" 7 30 60 5d cooler or wallboard Unblocked Veneer base 4 30 125 Blocked 7 30 125 4 30 150 5/8" 6d cooler or wallboard Unblocked 7 30 115 4 30 145 Blocked 7 30 145 4 30 175 Base ply- 6d cooler or Blocked Base ply: 9 30 250 wallboard Two ply Face ply: 7 Face ply- 8d cooler or wallboard 1. These vertical diaphragms shall not be used to reslst loads lmbosen by masnnry nr -- -... --- ------•• --' -•-- u , o v t Value' must be king. reduced 25 percent for nurmal loaning. 2. Applies to nailing at all studs, lop and bottom plates and blocking. 3. Alternate nails may be Used It their dimensions are Not ic55 than the soccifled dimensions. 4. For properties of cooler o wallooaro nails, sec 2340 .1.2 5. Thls Construction shall only be used i n the tup level of a multi -level bulld:ngs. 6. This 'axlmum height to le r.grn ratio for shear va115 const meted of these mate a als shall not exceed one (1). 7. Self -f utting Lath attached .1rh ntaplrn may be perm i'Led for non-s tructu ral application only. Ordinance No. 253 Page 12 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 Sec. 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. Sec. 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 oermitted. 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 exterior plywood, Texture III, having a groove depth of 1/4 -inch or less. Fire - retardant treated or untreated wood shingle or shake siding shall not be permitted. Ordinance No. 253 Page 13 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 4x6 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. 5. 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 4x4 or larger. Columns and beams supporting interior floor loads may be size 6x6 or larger. Ordinance No. 253 Page 14 3602.5 VENTILATION OPENINGS. Attic or foundation ven�ilation 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 a street storm drain, natural drainage course, or other approved location in approved non - erosive devices. 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 enforcement of this Code, except Appendix Chapter 33, or his duly authorized representative. The Authority designated to enforce Appendix Chapter 33 shall be the City Engineer. Ordinance No. 253 Page 15 15.08.110 SWIMMING POOLS. CHAPTER 37 is hereby added to the Uniform Building Code to read: CHAPTER 37 SWIMMING POOLS 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 pressure 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. 3702.3 HYDROSTATIC UPLIFT. In areas of anticipated high water table, an approved hydrostatic relief system or device shall be installed. Ordinance No. 253 Page 16 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 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. Ordinance No. 253 Page 17 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. Exception: 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 a street, storm drain, or other approved watercourse or disposal area. 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. 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 Ordinance No. 253 Page 18 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 waterside 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 15.14.010 ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED, except as hereinafter provided, the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City Of Moorpark. A copy of the National Electrical Code, 1996 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 governing the Electrical Code, Ordinance No. 253 Page 19 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, 1997 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 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. 15.14.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS DELETED. The Administrative provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 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. Ordinance No. 253 Page 20 CHAPTER 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE 15.16.010 MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED, except as hereinafter provided, The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Moorpark. A copy of the Uniform Mechanical 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. 15.16.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS DELETED. The Administrative provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 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. 15.18.030 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. 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. Ordinance No. 253 Page 21 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 15.20.020 ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. 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. SECTION 2. 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, 1997 Edition, Uniform Mechanical Code, 1997 Edition, and National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, made by this Ordinance are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption. SECTION 5. 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, Ordinance No. 253 Page 22 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 2 "d day of June, 1999. ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffens edt, City Clerk Ordinance No. 253 Page 23 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF VENTURA ) CITY OF MOORPARK ) ss. I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Ordinance No. 253 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Moorpark at a meeting held on the 19th day of May, 1999, and that the same was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak, and Mayor Hunter NOES. None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 26th day of May, 1999. Deborah S. Traffens edt, City Clerk (seal)