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PAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr.
Mayor
SCOTT MONTGOMERY
Mayor Pro Tom
ELOISE BROWN
Counciimember
CLINT HARPER, Ph.D.
Counollmember
BERNARDO M. PEREZ
Councilmember
LILLIAN KELLERMAN
Giy Cleric
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
MOORPARK
MEMORANDUM
ITEM �
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYLJ. KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARD% A, I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZE(T
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
RICHARD T. HARE
City Treasurer
The Honorable City Council
Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development
March 7, 1990 (CC of 3,,21/90)
ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOiJ` UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
On December 6, 1989 the City Council directed staff to draft an
ordinance requiring structural upgrade of hazardous unreinforced
masonry buildings. An ordinance is proposed which requires that
identified buildings be structurally analyzed by a registered ar-
chitect or engineer and structurally upgraded if necessary.
Back round
Widespread concerns over eart), quake safety caused the state
legislature to pass SB547 which is summarized in staff report
dated November 20, 1989 (see Exhibit "1 "). This law requires the
City to establish an Unreinfozced Masonry Mitigation program.
The law does not specify the nature of this program except that
it requires that owners of unreinforced masonry buildings be
notified of their building's potentially hazardous status. Al-
though the law does not specify a program, the Seismic Safety
Commission does recommend a model ordinance that it developed
working with the engineers of the City of Los Angeles (see Ex-
hibit "l "). The proposed ordinance is based upon this model or-
dinance but it also incorporates certain changes and revisions
that the City of Los Angeles has made after several years of ex-
perience with their mitigation program involving some ten -
thousand buildings. The primary difference between the
ordinance and the model ordinance, is that the Proposed
p
contains provisions for analyzing and upgrading masonry veneersCe
798 Moorpark Avenue M -� —`- —
oorPark, t;alifomia 93021 (805) 529 -6864
TO: The Honorable City COUI)Ci l
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, 11rector of Community Development
Date: March 7, 1990
SUBJECT: ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOU, UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
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Discussion
The continued use of unreinforced masonry buildings constitutes a
potential hazard to life safety. The proposed ordinance re-
quires that building owners submit a structural analysis showing
the building to meet minimum requirements or a structural
analysis with plans for structural upgrade or plans for the
demolition of the building within 270 days of the date notice was
served. The owner then must obtain a building permit within one
Year from the date that notice was served. Upon obtaining a per-
mit the owner then must begin construction within 180 days from
the date the permit was issued.. The construction must be com-
plete within three years from the date of notice. Extensions of
these time limits are possible if wall anchors are installed
within the first year. This is because wall anchors are the
single most critical comporent of unreinforced masonry
strengthening.
The cost of repairs under this ordinance has been in a range from
five dollars to fifteen dollars oer square foot of the building.
The most common repairs that re!_ult from the enforcement of this
ordinance are:
1. The installation of anchors which provide a positive
connection between the wall and the roof frame. Typical URM
buildings have no such attachment. The frame of the roof rests
in small recesses in the brick. w611. If the wall moves a few
inches the roof collapses.
2. The bracing of wall parapets. The walls of many com-
mercial buildings that rest at or near property line extend up
beyond the roof about two or three feet. These "parapets"
prevent fires from spreading fro; one structure to the next. Lin-
reinforced parapets tend to fal off the building in earthquakes
and have caused deaths in the pa .
3. Solidly sheathing roof, or floors. The roofs of older
buildings are more flexible thz:,, the roofs of newer buildings
where plywood has been used. These flexible roof and floor
diaphragms do not hold the tcpf; of unr �!Inforced walls in align-
ment increasing there tendency t.:. fair.
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TO: The Honorable City Cour.,c1
FROM: Patrick J. Richards, C.rector of Community Development
DATE: March 7, 1990
SUBJECT: ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
Page -3-
4. Steal frames in large openings. Walls with large
store -front windows or vehicle doors may not remain square when
the earth moves side to side. S,.ich walls are sometimes made more
ridged by placing a steal frame within the opening and embedding
it in a new section of concrete oondaton.
5. Roofs are often suppor -ed on new columns placed next to
the existing wall.
6. Walls may be strengthened by adding a new concrete or
masonry wall next to the existin; wal..l.
7. The mortar holding mas_nr} units is sometimes partially
scraped out and replaced.
Alternatives
A. Take no action. If Council rakes no action then it will
fail to comply with the requirements of SB547 and a potentially
hazardous condition will continue tc exist.
B. Direct staff to implement "Notification Only" mitigation
program. If Council limits the mitigation program to notifica-
tion.only then it is likely that few, if any, of these buildings
will be upgraded and the hazard will continue to exist.
C. Adopt the draft ordinance requiring the strengthening of un-
reinforced masonry buildings.
D. Direct staff to revise tt,e raft ordinance
Staff Recommended Action
Introduce the ordinance requir:r:;, structural upgrade of unrein-
forced masonry for first reading
Attachments:
1. November 20, 1989 - Staff Report.
2. Draft Ordinance
EN
ELOISE BROWN
Mayor
BERNARDO M. PEREZ
Mayor Pro Tom
CLINT HARPER, Ph. D.
Councilmember
PAUL LAWRASON
Councilmember
SCOTT MONTGOMERY
Councilmember
RICHARD T. HARE
City Treasurer
TO:
FROM:
DATE
U�W ���Nk
ITEM-]
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYL J. KANE
City Attorney
PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P.
Director of
Community Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
M E !1 0 h; A N D U M
The Honorable City Counc
Patrick J. Richards, 2i r� t<,i ofd lommunity Development
November 20, 1989
SUBJECT: ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS UNKEINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
c:Senate Bill 547 (see Exhibit "1') requires mitigation of hazards associated
with unreinforced masonry buildings in areas subject to earthquakes.
Unreinforced masonry buildings lave been identified in the City of
Moorpark. A model ordinance is piepos +�d which requires structural upgrade
of this type of potentially haz.ir+ s str'urure.
Background
Widespread concerns over earthquake safety caused the state legislature to
pass SB547. This law requires every local jurisdiction in seismic zone 4
to identify all "potentially hazardous buildings" which are defined as
buildings that contain walls constructed of brick or other masonry
materials, and that are no` reinf,)rced. Such buildings, commonly called
"unreinforced masonry buildings" io not. withstand earthquakes well, and
they have caused many injuries and 4,eaths iab large earthquakes.
Senate Bill 547 requires that Inc I jiirfs,iictions accomplish three tasks
prior to January 1, 1990:
Task One: Identify all '1I' buildings that are potentially
hazardous.
Task Two: Develop and iml emerlt n mitigation program to 'reduce
the hazard.
Task Three: Submit inforat oii in potentially hazardous buildings
and hazard m7t gat:ion programs to the Seismic Safety
Commission.
Task One is complete. Staff h{ surveyed the City of Moorpark and
identified certain buildings as pc, entfally hazardous. Council direction
is sought in order to proceed wit'ii Task 'No; the development and
implementation of a mitigation } riq, ran.
- -- - - -- EXHIBIT
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark California 93021 (805) 529 -6864
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT
Page -2-
The Honorable City Counc
Patrick J. Richards, I)ir. t >i ()f :ommunity Development
November 20, 1989
ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS W !'E' T YO14 J) 1ASONRY BUILDINGS
Exhibit "2" to this report Cs summary of the completed survey of
unreinforced buildings. A toti_i of soven (7) buildings have been
identified as partially or entirely unreinforced masonry and therefore
potentially hazardous. The st::ruc uses of greatest concern are a church
and a theater which have high occ ;pansy loads and are classified as high
risk buildings. The inclusion of lie hurch on this list is based upon an
incomplete inspection. Staff ontiniaes to attempt to contact the
responsible individuals in or de to gain access and complete the
inspection. If the owners of the lu,r:ai building fail to cooperate in the
completion of the survey inspect.i n t:lte,n it is recommended that they be
required to demonstrate the struct , !-aG adequacy of the buildings under the
provisions of the proposed ordirran
Discussion
The continued use of unreinforced masonry buildings constitutes a
significant hazard to life safety. Mitigation of this hazard is necessary.
The State of California Seismic: Safety Commission has developed a model
ordinance requiring earthquake lu:zard reduction in existing buildings.
This model ordinance is included a:- Exhibit "3" to this report.
Senate Bill
547 requires that t::hc!s
it.y develop and implement a
mitigation
program to
reduce the hazard.
;B541 does not mandate any
particular
mitigation
program. Mitigation
rograms may involve a wide
range of
measures.
The proposed ordinance
. on »� aPl) roach which requires
engineered
structural
upgrade of buildings i
a- .()rd,trtre with a risk classification
system.
Staff Recommended Action
Direct staff to draft an ordinanc based upon the State Seismic Safety
Commission model ordinance requir ig st rt-i tural upgrade of unreinforced
masonry buildings.
M
,Exhibit The .. y�
Senate tail! tier 547
EXHIBIT
CHAPP Z 250
An act to add Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875) to
Division 1 of Title 2 of the Gover tment Code, relating to seismic
safety, and making an appropriat m therefor.
(Approved by Governer lily 2 V986. Filed with
Secretary of Stag July 3, 1 o, I
LEGISLATIVE (- o '4St L 5; Dl ;EST
SB 547, Alquist. Seismic sate ,.
(l) Under existing law, the ')eismic Safety Commission is
charged with the duty of establi:,hing programs for earthquake
prediction and earthquake hazard mitigation and is required to
prepare the California Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program in
consultation with specified agenc is and groups.
This bill would require the con mission to initiate a program of
identifying potentially hazardo.,a buildings, as defined, by
requiring local building departments of cities and counties by
January 1, 1990, to identify al those buildings within their
jurisdiction, to establish a mitigation program, as specified, and to
report to the commission. The. bill would authorize local building
departments to establish a schedtl lc of fees to recover the costs of
identifying potentially hazardous t)uildings and carrying out other
requirements of the bill. The bill Gould require the commission to
prepare an advisory report for loci: jurisdictions containing criteria
and procedures, as specified, by ')cpternber 1, 1987. The duties
imp.»ed on local govem.;Iental ej�� oies by this bill would be state -
mandated local programs, except ,, specifie + -I.
The bill would appropriate S' `:,0,000 to the commission for
preparation of the advisory repor
(2) The California Constitutici requires the state to reimburse
local agencies and school districts .Ir certain costs mandated by the
state. Statutory provisions e h procedures for making that
reimbursement.
This bill would provide that rte, 1 -rib .trsernent is required by this
act for a specified reason.
Appropriation: yes.
The people of the State of Cal.',, r- i do ena: ,r a.r follows:
SECTION 1. (a) The Leg, slate -e recognizes that California is
situated in a seismically active regr -m with earthquake faults which
subject large areas of the state to high seismic risk. The Legislature
further recognizes that the existen� and occupancy of potentially
hazardous buildings constitute ;a �;e ere threat to the public safety in
Exhibit B • ••
The • ;a -q ykwM.e�>;,y.; b� ...,:•. ai+.: . , - - , .
Ch. 250
the event of an earthquake of irioocrate to high magnitude.
(b) The Legislature additiona ,y rinds that the Seismic Safety
Commission estimates that the may be more than 60,000
unreinforced masonry buildings . onstructed before 1933 which
remain in use in this state. As part Df an effort to protect the public
health and safety, the Legislature declares the need to establish
programs in the seismically acti areas of the state to identify
potentially hazardous building within local governmental
jurisdictions.
SEC. 2. Chapter 12.2 (commern. ing with Section 8875) is added
to Division I of Title 2 of the Go, ornnaent Code, to read:
CHAPTER 12.2 BUI-D ,N EARTHQUAKE SAFETY
8875. Unless the context otk crwise requires, the following
definitions shall govern the construction of this chapter:
(a) "Potentially hazardous wilding" means any building
constructed prior to the adoption ,`local building codes requiring
earthquake resistant design of buildings and constructed of
unreinforced masonry wall construction. "Potentially hazardous
building" includes all buildings f this type, including, but not
limited to, public and private sci ools, theaters, places of public
assembly, apartment buildings, lu_tels, motels, fire stations, police
stations, and buildings housing; emergency services, equipment, or
supplies, such as government buildings, disaster relief centers,
communications facilities, hospitals, blood banks, pharmaceutical
supply warehouses. plants, an,- retail outlets. "Potentially
hazardous building" does not I )dude warehouses or similar
structures not used for human hablrstion, except for warehouses or
structures housing emergency sc rvices equipment or supplies.
"Potentially hazardous building," Lioes not include any building
having five living units or less. )otentially hazardous building"
does not include, for purposes of � ubdivision (a) of Section 8877,
any building which qualifies as `°hp "lorical property" as determined
by an appropriate government.rl ,a� •ricy under Section 37602 of the
Health and Safety Code.
(b) "Local building departmen means a department or agency
of a city or county chargetil �. 'h the responsibility for the
enforcement of local building c,oc.
8876. A program is hereby e:, ,ibliShed within all cities, both
general law and chartered, arld ai counties and portions thereof
located within sc:isinic zone 4, a� "Med and illustrated in Chapter
2 -23 of Part 2 of Title 24 of the C, rorr7ia Administrative Code, to
identify all potentially hazards a buildings and to establish a
program for mitigation of i ^.i'icd p�, tentially hazardous
buildings.
By September 1, 1987, the >_ smic Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the Leaguc c f 'alifornia Cities. the County
Supervisors Association, and C:a ornia building officials, shall
prepare an adviso ry report for lo�.:r r�sdicti�t >>s containing criteria
Chapter 9 Reference Mater al
i
Exhibit i • ••
The URM Law
- Ch. 250
and procedures for purposes of Section 8877,
8877. Local building departments shall do all of the following:
(a) Identify all potentially Itazatdous buildings within their
respective jurisdictions on or before January 1, 1990. This
identification shall include currer t building use and daily
occupancy load. In regard to identifying and inventorying the
buildings, the local building departments may establish a schedule
of fees to recover the costs of identifying potentially hazardous
buildings and carrying out this chapter.
(b) Establish a mitigation program for potentially hazardous
buildings to include notification to the legal owner that the building
is considered to be one of a general type of structure that historically
has exhibited little resistance to earthquake motion. The mitigation
program may include the adoption ty ordinance of a hazardous
buildings program, measures to strengthen buildings, measures to
change the use to acceptable occupancy levels or to demolish the
building, tax incentives available for seismic rehabilitation, low -
cost seismic rehabilitation loans a, ailable under Division 32
(commencing with Section 55000) of the Health and Safety Code,
application of structural standards necessary to provide for life
safety above current code requirements, and other, incentives to
repair the buildings which are available from federal, state, and local
programs. Compliance with an adopted hazardous buildings
ordinance or mitigation program st all be the responsibility of
building owners.
Nothing in this chapter makes any state building subject to a local
building mitigation program or rn,,,Nles the state or, any local
government responsible for paying the cost of strengthening a
privately owned structure, reducing the occupancy, demolishing a
structu " preparing engir•eering ,r iarchitectural analysis,
investigation or design, or other co t• ,associated with compliance
of locally adopted mitigation programs.
(c) By January I, 1990, all information regarding potentially
hazardous buildings and all hazadous building mitigation
programs shall be reported to the ahp[opriate legislative body of a
city or county and filed with the ,Seisinic Safety Commission.
8878. Local jurisdictions undertaking inventories and providing
structural evaluations of potentially lazardous buildings pursuant
tot his chapter shall have the same imr7-;,antt) from liability for action
or inaction taken pursuant to this ch,al: ter as is provided by Section
19 167 of the Health and Safety Code k rr act ion or failure to take any
action pursuant to Article 4 (comrn(:,r;, ing with Section 19160) of
Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 1 3 cf lie Health and Safety Code.
8879. The Seismic Safety Curran, sston shall report annually,
commencing on or before June 30, 1 k +87 to the Legislature on the
filing of mitigation programs from 1c, al jurisdictions. The annual
report required by this section h .11 reaiev, and assess the
effectiveness of building reconstruct i,i stattdarcis adopted by cities
and counties pursuant to this ,R °,d shall �;upersede the
±mac
t
Exhibit 8 (continued)
The URM Law
Ch. 250 4
reporting requirement pursuant to ' ,cticn 19169 of the Health and
Safety Code.
8879.5. The Seismic Safety Cc;rnmission shall coordinate the
earthquake- related responsibiliti< of government agencies
imposed by this chapter to ensure c npI lance with the purposes of
this chapter.
SEC. 3. The sum of one hUndred fifty thousand dollars
($150,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the
Seismic Safety Commission to deve,op the advisory report required
pursuant to Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875) of
Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code,.
It is the intent of the Legislature !hat funding for the program in
the 1987 -88 fiscal year and thereat. =°r be provided for through the
annual budget process.
Costs incurred by local building departments in identifying
potentially hazardous buildings ; r in preparing a mitigation
program prior to the effective date of this ,actshall not be considered
state- mandated costs and shall nc?t re mbuised pursuant to this
act.
SEC. 4. No reimbursement is rcquoresd by this act pursuant to
Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because
the local agency or school district h is the authority to levy service
charges, fees, or assessments suffic ent !o, pa} for the program or
level of service mandated by this
Chapter 9 Reference Material
Exhibit I
Report to Seismic Safety Commission
Date of Report AUGUST 2, 1989
City MOORPARK County - - -Jj t4TURA
Contact Person: Name CLAUDE STEWAit'I'
Street Address 3 1 1 A pnTNrnrxTr4:;3_-::,ZE__.. -..__. -.
Z I � 9302
MOORPARK 1
city _ _ _ _ -
Telephone( 805 529 -3940
• Identifying Buildings
• Number of Buildings Identified as 'Potentially Hazardous Buildings'
Type of Bldg. by
Use (primary use)
No. of Bldgs.
Total Sq. Ft.
Retail
Office
Residential
School: Pre - school
School: K -12
School: College
Hotel
Restaurant
Theater
1
Industrial
Warehouse
Garage
1
Public Utility
Hospital
Police Department
Fire Department
Jail
Church
Other
—'
Total
Type of Bldgs. by
Structural System
No. of Bldgs.
Total Sq. Ft.
Bearin Wall
Steel Frame
Concrete Frame
Other
Total - - -- __ -.
EXHIBIT
• Number of other buildings considered to be historic buildings: ___ __ Approx. total sq.ft:
• Is field survey complete? E7 Yes ❑ No
If not, estimated date of completion:
• Is office verification complete? ® Yes ❑ No
If not, estimated date of completion:
Chapter 9 Reference Material
Section t (Continued)
California Seismic Safety Commission Model Ordinance
ai
EXHIBITS
MODEL 3DI'VAN(
CHAPT[R 88 (1 )
EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN
EXISTIN -7 BUILDINGS
NOTE: Code reference - 1.981 Un. forn, Building Code.
:k.oY.au 1
SEC. 8801. PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and
welfare by reducing the risk. of deat:.h or injury that may result
from the effects of earthqu o es on unreinforced masonry bearing
wall buildings constructed ,rio;. to (the adoption date of
the Building Code requiring t�ar�_hqua eeresistant design of
buildings]. Such buildings have been widely recognized for
sustaining life- hazardous d <naye, iiacluding partial or complete
collapse during moderate t.) ;tr)nq earthquakes.
The provisions of this ch ;Dtec arty intended as minimum
standards for structural seasmi_- re;istance established
primarily to reduce the rise' of lifer loss or injury. Compliance
with these standards will n {,t necessarily prevent loss of'life
or injury or prevent earthq.,ake damage to rehabilitated
buildings. This chapter dotes not require alteration of existing
electrical, plumbing, mecha:ical or fire safety systems unless
they constitute a hazard to life a property.
This chapter provides sys °emat.ic procedures and standards for
identification and classi.fi at.ion of unreinforced masonry
bearing wall tuildings base', on their present use. Priorities,
time periods and standards ,re also established under which
these buildincs are require! tc be structurally analyzed and
anchored. Where the anal.ys s finds deficiencies, this chapter
requires the building tc t e, ,;t r e nql hened or demolished.
Qualified Historical Bull "irICS shall comply with the State
Historical Building Code (SiBC) established under Part 8, Title
24 of the C a l i f o r n i a Adp. r i t c t :%r-
( 1) Note: The chapter an(., ect ion numbering of this model
ordinance -- Chapter 88 and s ction numbers in the 8800 series- -
follow the numbering of the Lo_, Angeles Ordinance as amended in
early 1985. All chapter: nui ber references other than Chapter 88
(e.g., Chapter 23) desic,n t in the Uniform Building
Code, 1985 edi.tion.
ORDINANCE N�
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, AMEND-
ING TITLE 8 OF THE MOORPARE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
CHAPTER 8.08, RELATING TO EAI�`HQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN
CERTAIN EXISTING BUILDING:.
WHEREAS, a noticed public he, =ring has been held by the City
Council, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity
to appear and be heard on the rnat° er of earthquake hazard reduc-
tion in certain existing buildinq.:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY CO1JNC.11 OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK,
CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOW:
Section 1. That Title 8 ot the Moorpark Municipal Code is
amended by adding Chapter 8.08 isc ea] as follows:
EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 8.08
EARTHQUAKE HAZARC REDUCTION IN
EXISTING B'ILDINGS
NOTE: Code reference - 1988 Unif rm Bu ILding Code.
SEC. 8.08.100 PURPOSE
The purpose of this chapter is °o promote public safety and wel-
fare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from
the effects of earthquakes on unreinforced masonry bearing wall
buildings. Such buildings have been widely recognized for sus-
taining life- hazardous damage, including partial or complete col-
lapse during moderate to strong -- arthquakes.
The provisions of this chapter ,re intended as minimum standards
for structural seismic resistanct5 established primarily to reduce
the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these standards
will not necessarily prevent to >: >s :)f Life or injury or prevent
earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings. This chapter does
not require alteration of existi:ig electrical, plumbing, mechani-
cal or fire safety systems iir..l,,ss, the,Y constitute a hazard to
life or property.
This chapter provides systemat;e_ procedures and standards for
identification and classificatio., of- unreinforced masonry bearing
wall buildings based on their present use. Priorities, time
periods and standards are a]'.sc established under which these
buidings are required to be structurally analyzed and anchored.
Where the analysis finds deficiencies, this chapter requires the
building to be strengthened or d,,mol i.shed.
Qualified Historical Building! shall be strengthened, where
necessary, in accordance with t Historical Building Code
(SHBC) established under Part 8 ''it:le 24 of the California Ad-
ministrative Code.
SEC. 8.08.110 SCOPE
The provisions of this chapte, shall apply to all buildings
which on the effective date of his ordinance have unreinforced
masonry bearing walls as defined herein
EXCEPTION: This division sliall not. apply to detached one
or two family dwellings and detached apartment houses
containing less than 5 dw el ing un.:is and used solely for
residential purposes.
1y
SEC. 8.08.120 DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this chapter, t,e applicable definitions in Sec-
tion 2302 and 2312 of the Unif:orr Building Code (1) shall apply:
ESSENTIAL BUILDING: Any building housing a hospital or other
medical facility having surged or emergency treatment areas;
fire or police stations; m =i. -cipal government disaster operation
and communication centers.
HIGH RISK BUILDING: Any bullding, not classified an essen-
tial building, having an occupar,: load of 100 or more, as deter-
mined by Section 3302 (a).
EXCEPTION: A high risk bji1 inq shall not include the
following:
1. Any building having exterior walls braced with
masonry crosswalls or wood Brame crosswalls spaced less
than 40 feet apart in each ;story. Crosswalls shall be full
story height with a minimum length of 1 1/2 times the story
height.
2. Any building used f >r its intended purpose, as
determined by the building fficia11, for less than 20 hours
per week.
LOW RISK BUILDING: Any bu., lding, not classified as an es-
sential building, having an occupant load of less than 20 oc-
cupants as determined by Section 33C2 (<r).
MEDIUM RISK BUILDING: Any building, not classified as a high
risk building or an essential building, having an occupant load
of 20 occupants or more as deterrined by Section 3302(a).
UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARI,%G WALL: A masonry wall having
all of the following characteris ics:
1. Provides the vertical support: for a floor or roof.
2. The total superimposed 1 ad is over 100 pounds per linear
foot.
3. The area of reinforcing teel is less than 50 percent of
that required by Sect 0,) 24C7(h.
SEC. 8.08.130 RATING CLASSIF'.CA IONS
The rating classifications showr
in Table
No. 8.08 -A are hereby
established and each
shall be
buiding within
the
scope of this chapter
placed in one
official. The
such ratii,q
classification
by the building
total
determined by Section
occupant
3302(.3]
".cad of
hall
the entire buiding as
rating classification.
he
used to determine the
1S
EXCEPTION: For the purpose
buildings constructed to acs:.
seismic forces may be placel
classifications.
of this chapter, portions of
independently when resisting
in separate rating
SEC. 8.08.140 GENERAL REQUIREME'ITS
The owner of each building withii the scope of this chapter shall
cause a structural analysis of t;;e building to be made by a civil
or structural engineer or architect licensed by the State of
California. If the building doe:7 not meet the minimum earthquake
standards specified in this chapter, the owner shall either cause
it to be structurally altered ':) conform to such standards; or
cause the building to be demolis:ed,
The owner of a building within ; -he scope of this chapter shall
comply with the requirements set forth above by submitting to the
building official for review within the stated time limits:
(a) Within 270 days after to service of the order, a struc-
tural analysis, which is subject to approval by the building of-
ficial, and which shall demonstrate that the building meets the
minimum requirements of this Chakter; or
(b) Within 270 days after the service of the order, the
structural analysis and plans fo the proposed structural altera-
tions of the buiding necessary t<::, comply with the minimum re-
quirements of this chapter; or
(c) Within 120 days after service of the order, plans for
the installation of wall anchor_ in accordance with the require-
ments specified in Section 8.08. 60(c); or
(d) Within 270 days after -he service of the order, plans
for the demolition of the buildi :I.
After plans are submitted and approved by the building official,
the owner shall obtain a building permit, commence and complete
the required construction or demolition within the time limits
set forth in Table No.8.08 -B. "here time limits shall begin to
run from the date of order i:; E, rved n accordance with Section
8.08.150 (a) and (b) .
Owners electing to comply with S:bsection (c) of this section are
also required to comply with Su.:asection (b) or (d) of this sec-
tion provided, however, that tht- 270 -day period provided for in
such Subsections (b) and (d) anc, the time limits for obtaining a
building permit, commencing cons ruction and completing construc-
tion for complete structural a, :.erati(,Ins or buiding demolition
set forth in Table No. 8.08 -B ;hall be extended in accordance
with Table No. 8.08 -C. Each suc extended time limit, except the
time limit for commencing cost u-t for shall begin to run from
the date the order is served in accordance with Section 8.08.150.
The time limit for commencing - onstruction shall commence from
the date the building permit is ssued.
SEC. 8.08.150 ADMINISTRATION
(a) Service of Order. The buaiaing official shall issue an or-
der, to the owner of each bu.lding within the scope of this
chapter in accordance with the minimum time periods for service
of such orders set forth in Tat:,le N. 8.08 -C. The minimum time
period for the service of such rders shall be measured from the
effective date of Chapter 8.08. Upon receipt of a written re-
quest from the owner, the building official shall order a build-
ing to comply prior to the norm, 1. ser.v:'.ce date for such building
set forth in this section.
(b) Contents of Order. The order shal L be in writing and shall
be served either personally or by certified or registered mail
upon the owner as shown on the last equalized assessment, and
upon the person, if any, in apparent charge or control of the
building. The order shall specify that the building has been
determined by the building official to be within the scope of
this chapter and, therefore„ �s required to meet the minimum
seismic standards of this chapter. The order shall specify the
rating classification of the buil.ding and shall be accompanied by
a copy of Section 8.08.150 whirl- sets f 'orth the owner's alterna-
tives and time limits for com;;Pl i 7ancEI.,,
(c) Appeal Form Order. The ownt:r or person in charge or control
of the building may appeal to the City Council the building
official's initial determination that the building is within the
scope of this chapter. Such .appeal shall be filed with the
building official within 60 days from the service date of the
order described in Section 8.08.150(b). Any such appeal shall be
decided by the Council no later. than 60 days after the date that
the appeal is filed. Such appe s l shall_ be made in writing the
grounds thereof shall be stated learl_y and concisely.
Appeals or requests for sign modifications from any other
determinations, orders or actions by *,:he building official pur-
suant to this chapter, shall be inade in accordance with the nor-
mal appeal procedures establis,he' n `_ :, s code.
(d) Recordation. At the time hat the aforementioned order is
served, the building official s +,all f'il,e with the office of the
county recorder a certificate s•.ating that the subject building
is within the scope of Chapter 8.08 Earthquake Hazard Reduc-
tion in Existing Buildings. 1, fie certificate shall also state
that the owner thereof has beer, orderE.�J to structurally analyze
the building and to structurally alter or demolish it where it is
not found to comply with Chapter R. o8
If the building is found not to oe within the scope of this chap-
ter, or as a result of structural alterations or an analysis is
found to be structurally capahie of resisting minimum seismic
forces required by this chapter; cr is demolished; the building
Official shall file with the office of the county recorder a cer-
tificate terminating the status of the subject building as being
classified within the scope of --haptec 8.08 - Earthquake Hazard
Reduction in Existing Buildings
(e) Enforcement. If the owner ;r other person in charge or con-
trol of the subject building fails to comply with any order
issued by the building official pursuant to this chapter within
any of the time limits set fort i in Section 8.08.140, the build-
ing official shall order the entire building vacated and remain
vacated until such order has been complied with. If compliance
with such order has not been accomplished within 90 days after
the date the building has been :)rdered vacated, or by such addi-
tional time as may have been granted by the City Council, the
building official may order demolition of the building in accor-
dance with the Abatement of D:inger,:::,u�.;, Buildings provisions of
this code.
Sec. 8 .08 . 160 ANALYSIS AND DE,"] i GCS
(a) General. Every structure 4ithin the scope of this Chapter
shall be analyzed and constructed to resist minimum total lateral
seismic forces assumed to act nonconcurrently in the direction of
each of the main axes of the 11 truct:ure in accordance with the
following equation:
V =ZICW
Rw
(8.08 -1)
The value of IC /Rw need not exceed the values set forth in Table
No. 8.08 -D based on the applica' ~)le rating classification of the
building.
(b) Lateral Forces on Elements �f Structures. Parts or portions
Of structures shall be analyzed ,ind designed for lateral loads in
accordance with subsection 8.08.160(a) and section 2312 of the
Uniform Building Code but not 1 ass than the value from the fol-
lowing equation:
Fp =ZICp W (8.08 -2)
For the provisions of this subse=ction, the values of I are the
values as set forth in Table No. 8,08 -1%
EXCEPTION: Unreinforced masonry walls in buildings not
having a rating classification of may be analyzed in
accordance with Section 8-0O .170,.
Ik
The value of C need not exr_ee I the talues set forth in Table
8.08 -F.
(c) Anchorage and Interconnect. on. Anchorage and interconnec-
tion of all parts, portions and elements of the structure shall
be analyzed and designed for lateral forces in accordance with
Table No. 8.08 -F of this code and the equation Fp= ZICpWp as
modified by Table No. 8.08 -E. Minimum anchorage of masonry walls
to each floor or roof shall resist a minimum force of 200 pounds
per linear foot acting normal the wall at the level of the
floor or roof.
(d) Level of Required Repair„
to meet the provisions of this
other applicable requirements of
otherwise specifically provided
alterations and repairs required
chapter shall comply with all
the Uniform Building Code unless
or in this chapter.
(e) Required Analysis. 1. General. Except as modified herin,
the analysis and design relating to the structural alteration of
existing structures within the scope of this chapter shall be in
accordance with the analysis ypeci f ied in Chapter 23 of the
Uniform Building Code. In add i tion, the compatibility of the
roof diaphragm stiffness with the out -of -plane stability of the
unreinforced masonry bearing wa.l_s of the story immediately below
the roof system shall be veri f iF �3 i n a�,- cordance with the provi-
sions of Section 8.08.190.
Exception: Buildings with rigid concrete or steel and con-
crete roof diaphragms shall us(- the h,t values for "all other
buildings" in Table No. 8.08 -c';
2. Continuous Stress Path A complete, continuous stress
Path from ev-:�ry part or 1 rtion of the structure to the ground
shall be provided for the required horizontal forces.
3. Positive Connections. All parts, portions or elements
of the structure shall be inter(- <nnected by positive means.
(f) Analysis Procedure. I. Genera— Stresses in materials and
existing construction utilized o transfer seismic forces from
the ground to parts or portions f the structure shall not exceed
the stresses permitted by the 01 ifcrm Building Code except that
existing materials and stresses na} be as specified in section
8.08.170.
2. Connections. Material, and connectors used for inter-
connection of parts and portion:. of the structure shall conform
to the Uniform Building Code. a: 1 s may be used as part of an
approved connector.
3. Unreinforced Masonry wt,11s. Except as modified herein,
unreinforced masonry walls shal be analyzed as specified in the
applicable parts of Sections 2406, 2407 and 2409 to withstand
all vertical loads as speci fied �n Chapter 23 of the Uniform
Building Code in addition to tht
chapter. seismic forces required by this
Substantial changes in wall thickness or stiffness shall be con-
sidered in the analysis far out -of -plane and in -plane wall
stability, and the wall shall be restrained against out -of -plane
instability by anchorage and bracing to the roof or floor
diaphragm in accordance with Sec °:ion 8.08.160(c).
Exception: Variations in Bali stiffness caused by nominal
openings such as windows and exit doors need not be considered.
The 50 percent increase in the seismic force factor for shear
walls as specified in Section 207 (h) 4F (i ) of the Uniform Build-
ing Code may be omitted in the computation of seismic loads to
existing shear walls.
No allowable tension stress wi:I be permitted in unreinforced
masonry walls. Walls not capa3ble of resisting the required
design forces specified in this hapter shall be strengthened
or shall be removed and repla,wed
EXCEPTION: 1. Unreinfor<::ed masonry walls in buildings not
classified as a Rating Classification I pursuant to Table
No. 8.08 -A may be analyzed n accordance with Section
8.08.170.
2. An unreinforced masonry Arai] which carries no design
loads other than its own we.ght may be considered as
veneer if it is adequate:L� .nch ored to new supporting
elements.
(g) Combination of Vertical and Seismic Forces. 1. New
Materials. All new materials ntroduced into the structure to
meet the requirements of this se, °tion which are subjected to com-
bined vertical and horizontal. •orces shall comply with Section
2303(f).
2. Existing Materials. Wizen stresses in existing lateral
force resisting elements are duke to a combination of dead loads
and live loads plus seismic loads, the allowable working stress
specified in the Uniform Building Code may be increased 100 per-
cent. However, no increase will be permitted in the stresses al-
lowed in Section 8.08.170, and p::he stresses in members due only
to seismic and dead loads shall not exceed the values permitted
by Section 2303(d) of the Unifor'n Building Code.
3. Allowable Reduction of 3ending Stress by Vertical Load.
In calculating tensile fiber sz.ress due to seismic forces re-
quired by th's chapter, the maximum tensile fiber stress may be
reduced by the full direct stres due to vertical dead loads.
SEC. 8.08.170. MATERIALS OF CON ;TRI1( -'TI.)N
(a) General. All materials permitted by the Uniform Building
Code including their appropriate allowable stresses and those ex-
isting configuration of material specified herin may be utilized
to meet the requirements of this chz,pte , .
D
(b) Existing Materials. 1. Unrernforced Masonry Walls. Unrein-
forced masonry walls analyzed in accordance with this Section may
provide vertical support for r�)of and floor construction and
resistance to lateral loads.
All units of both bearing and ion- bearing walls shall be laid
with full shoved mortar joints; all head, bed, and wall (collar)
joints shall be solidly filled with mortar; and the bonding of
adjacent wythes of multiwythe wa 1s shall be as follows:
The facing and backing of such walls shall be bonded so that not
less than 4 percent of the exposed face area is composed of solid
headers extending not less than 4 inches into the backing. The
distance between adjacent full. - length headers shall not exceed 24
inches vertically or horizontal -ly. In walls in which a single
header does not extend through the wall, headers from the op-
posite sides shall overlap at least four inches, or headers from
opposite sides shall be covered with another header course over-
lapping the header below at leas fcur .nches.
Wythes of walls not bonded as described above shall be con-
sidered as veneer. The veneer w�the shall not be included in the
effective thickness used in c:al�' ,ilat:ing the height to thickness
ratio and the shear capacity of he walC
Tension stresses due to seismic Forces normal to the wall may be
neglected if the walls do not ex: eed the height to thickness ra-
tion in Table No. 8.08 -G and thf. in -plane shear stresses due to
seismic loads as set forth in Table No. 8.08 -J.
If the wall height- thickness rat.,on exceeds the specified limits,
the wall may be supported by vertical bracing members designed in
accordance with Section 8.08.1.60 The deflection of such bracing
member at design loads shall. - exceed one -tenth of the wall
thickness.
EXCEPTION: The wall may be supported by flexible vertical
bracing members designed in accordance with Section
8.08.160(b) if the deflection at design loads is not less
than one quarter nor more t',in one -third of the wall
thickness.
All vertical bracing members sha.1 be attached to floor and roof
constructin for their design loads independently of required wall
anchors. Horizontal spacing of vertical bracing members shall
not exceed one -half the unsuppo, -:ed Height of the wall nor ten
feet.
M
N
The wall height may be measured vertically to bracing elements
other than a floor or roof. Spacing of the bracing elements and
wall anchors shall not exceed six feet. Bracing elements shall
be detailed to minimize the horizontal displacement of the wall
by components of vertical displa.ements of the floor or roof.
2. Veneer. Veneer shall t,e anchored with approved anchor
ties conforming to the required :3ewign capacity specified in Sec-
tion 3004(c) and placed at a max�.mum spacing of 24 inches.
Exception: The Building Official may accept existing veneer
anchor ties provided the ties are in good condition and
conform to the minimum si�:e, maximum spacing and material
requirements specified in the provisions of the Building
Code in effect at the time of construction. The existance
and condition of existing veneer ties shall be verified by:
1. an approved testing laboratory which shall
submit a report to the bui cling department as a part of the
structural analysis, and
2. exposing a ;elected representative area of
not less than four ties or inspection by the building
department.
3. Existing Roof, Floors, Walls, Footings, and Wood Fram-
ing. Existing materials including wood shear walls utilized in
8the described configuration may be used as part of the lateral
load resisting system, provided that the stresses in these
materials do not exceed the values shown in Table No.8.08 -H.
(c) Strengthening of Existing Materials. New materials including
wood shear walls may be utilized to stregthen portions of the ex-
isting seismic resisting system in the described configurations
provided that the stresses Cie ►ot exceed the values shown in
Table 8.08 -I.
(d) Alternate Materials. Alternate materials, designs and
methods of construction may be approved by the building official
in accordance with the provis.on of the Uniform Building Code.
(e) Minimum Acceptable Qualit.i ,f Existing Unreinforced Masonry
Walls. 1. General Provisions. A.l unreinforced masonry walls
utilized to carry vertical loads and seismic forces parallel and
perpendicular to the wall plane shall, be tested as specified in
this subsection. All masonry gt..alit.y shall equal or exceed the
minimum standards established herein or shall be removed and re-
placed by new materials. Alternate methods of testing may be ap-
proved by the building official Phe quality of mortar in all
masonry walls shall be determitrd by performing in -place shear
tests or by testing eight in& 3 3meter cores.
a
The vertical wall joint between. wythes (collar joint) shall be
inspected at the test location after the in -place shear tests,
and an estimate of the percentage of wythe to wythe mortar
coverage shall be reported along with the results of the in -place
shear tests. Where the exterior face is veneer, the type of
veneer, its thickness and its b.ndi ng and /or ties to the struc-
tural wall masonry shall also be reported
Alternative methods of testing nay be approved by the building
official. Nothing shall prevent pointing with mortar of all the
masonry wall joints before the tests are first made. Prior to
any pointing, the mortar joints must be raked and cleaned to
remove loose and deteriorated mc:rtar. Mortar for pointing shall
be Type S or N except that masonry cements shall not be used.
All preparation and mortar pointing shall be done under the con -
tinous inspection of an approved special inspector. At the con-
clusion of the inspection, the inspector shall submit a written
report to the licensed engineer or architect responsible for the
seismic analysis of the buildin4; setting forth the result of the
work inspected. Such report sh,:,ll be submitted to the building
official for approval as part i.f the structural analysis. All
testing shall be performed in ,,,�cordance with the requirements
specified in this subsection by testing agency approved by the
building official. An accurate t:ecord shall be kept of all such
tests and of their locations in the building, and these results
shall be submitted to the build. rig offa.c:ial for approval as part
of the structural analysis.
2. Number and Location of Tests. The minimum number of
tests shall be as follows:
a. At each of both the first and top stories, not less
than two per wall line or line cf wall elements providing a com-
mon line of resistance to latera forces.
b. At each of all other atories, not less than one per
wall elements providing a comrrc line of resistance to lateral
forces.
C. In any case, not less .han one per 1500 square feet of
wall surface and a total of eigh�.
d. The shear tests shall t;e taken at locations representa-
tive of the mortar conditions hroughout the entire building,
taking into account variations workmanship at different build-
ing height levels, variations in weathering of the exterior sur-
faces, and variations in the co,dit. ion of the interior surfaces
due to deterioration caused by �.eaks and condensation of water
and /or by the deleterious effec— :3 of other substances contained
within the building. Where th higher 'h /t ratios allowed in
footnotes 4 and 5 of Table 8. ;)o - -G are to be utilized, the in-
place shear tests taken at the .._,t} stori shall be included in the
80 percent of the shear tests CS l !c determine the minimum mor-
tar shear strength,
3. In -Place Shear Tests. '!tie bed joints of the outer wythe
of the masonry shall be tested i:� shear by laterally displacing a
single brick relative to the adjacent bricks in that wythe. The
opposite head joint of the brick to be tested shall be removed
and cleaned prior to testing.. the minimum quality mortar in 80
percent of the shear tests shall not be less than the total of 30
psi plus the axial stress in trae wall at the area of both bed
joints and shall be that at wh is -`r moverrent of the brick is first
observed.
Walls with mortar values w 7ich are consistently low and do
not meet the minimum quality v:r .res specified in this subsection
shall be entirely pointed.
4. Core Tests. A minimum number: of mortar test specimens
equal to the number of required cores shall be prepared from the
cores and tested as specified herein. The mortar joint of the
outer wythe of the masonry core ;hall be tested in shear by plac-
ing the circular core section n a compression testing machine
with the mortar bed joint rotate( 15 degrees from the axis of the
applied load. The mortar join- tested in shear shall have an
average ultimate stress of 20 psi based on the gross area. The
average shall be obtained from the total number of cores made.
If test specimens cannot be made from cores taken, then the shear
value shall be reported as zerc;.
(f) Testing of Shear Bolts. -ne- forth of all new shear bolts
and dowels embedded in unreinfor...ed masonry walls shall be tested
by a Special Inspector using r torque calibrated wrench to the
following minimum torques:
1/2" diameter bolts or
5/8" diameter bolts or
3/'" diameter bc-ts cr
No bolts exceeding 3/4" shall i
stalled over malleable iron or p
and heavy cut washers when beari
dowels = 40
dowels = 50
dowels = 60
e used. A:
ate washers
g on s_eel.
f oot -lbs .
foot -lbs.
foot -lbs.
L1 nuts shall be in-
when bearing on wood
(g) Determination of Allowable :tresses for Design Methods Based
on Test Results. 1. Design Shear Values. Design seismic in-
plane shear stresses shall be su>stant.iated by tests performed as
specified in Section 8.08.170;e) 3 and 1.
Design stresses shall be related to test results obtained in ac-
cordance with Table No. 8.08 Intermediate values between 3
and 10 psi may be interpolated.
2. Design Compression an] Tens:Lon Values. Compression
stresses for unreinforced masonry having a minimum design shear
value of 3 psi shall not exceed 100 psi.. Design tension values
for unreinforced masonry shalt 9 t he permitted.
(h) Five percent of the existing rod anchors utilized as all or
part of the required wall anchors shall be tested in pullout by
an approved testing laboratory. The minimum number tested shall
be four per floor, with two tests at walls with joists framing
into the wall and two tests at Walls with joists parallel to the
wall. The test apparatus shall be supported on the masonry wall
at a minimum distance of the .,a11 thickness from the anchor
tested. The rod anchor shall be given a preload of 300 lbs.
prior to establishing a datum fo; recording elongation. The ten-
sion test load reported sha:11 be recorded at one - eighth inch
relative movement of the anchor ind the adjacent masonry surface.
Results of all tests shall be rec.;,orted. The report shall include
the test results as related t' the wall thickness and joist
orientation. The allowable r9..- sistance value of the existing
anchors shall be 40 percent f: the average of those tested
anchors having the same wall thickness And joist orientation.
(i) Qualification tests for Devices used for wall anchorage
shall be tested with the entire tension load carried on the en-
larged head at the exterior facE_, of the wall. Bond on the part
of the device between the enlarged head and the interior wall
face shall be eliminated for the qualification tests. The resis-
tance value assigned the dev:i : °e sha l 1 be 20 percent of the
average of the ultimate loads.
SEC. 8.08.180. INFORMATION REQU,1 <ED ON PLANS
(A) General. In addition to tht;> seismic analysis required else-
where in this Chapter, the licensed engineer or architect respon-
sible for the seismic analysis Df the building shall determine
and record the information requ red by this Section on the ap-
proved plans.
(b) Construction Details. The following requirements with ap-
propriate construction details shall be made part of the approved
plans.:
1. All unreinforced masons, walls shall be anchored at the
roof level by tension bolts t1-rough the wall as specified in
Table 8.08 -I, or by approved equ valent at a maximum anchor spac-
ing of six feet.
All unreinforced masonry walls shad be anchored at all floors
with tension bolts through the will or by existing rod anchors at
the maximum anchor spacing of si, feet. All existing rod anchors
shall be secured to the joists to develop the required forces.
The building official may requir,= testing to verify the adequacy
of the embedded ends of existi.q rod anchors. Tests when re-
quired shall conform to Section .08.17(i(h).
Exception: Walls need not be anchored to ceiling systems
that, because of their lcw mass and /or relative location
with respect to the floor cr foof systems, would not impose
significant normal forces c the wall and cause our -of -plane
wall failures.
At the roof and all floor level , the anchors nearest the build-
ing corners shall be combinatic.n shear and tension anchors lo-
cated not more than two feet 'nor zorital Ly from the inside corners
of the walls.
When access to the exterior face of the masonry wall is prevented
by proximity of an existing bui �iing, wall anchors conforming to
Items 5 and 6 in Table 8.08 -I ma be us +�d.
Alternative devices to be use, <n lieu of tension bolts for
masonry wall anchorage shall OE teste�;i as specified in Section
8.08.170(i).
2. Diaphragm chord stresses of horizontal diaphragms shall
be developed in existing gnat - trials or by addition of new
materials.
3. Where trusses and beams other than rafters or joists are
supported on masonry, independenp.: secondary columns shall be in-
stalled to support vertical loads of the roof or floor members.
4. Parapets and exterior ,all appendages not capable of
resisting the forces specified a.: this chapter shall be removed,
stabilized or braced to insure that: the parapets and appendages
remain in their original positio .
The maximum height of an unbrac «�d, unreinforced masonry parapet
above the lower of either the evel of" tension anchors or roof
sheathing, shall not exceed one ind one -half times the thickness
of the parapet wall. If the required parapet height exceeds this
maximum height, a bracing system designed for the force factors
specified in Table No. 8.08 -E an.7 Table No. 23 -1 for walls shall
support the top of the parapet. Parapet corrective work must be
performed in conjunction with t ;e installation of tension roof
anchors.
The minimum height of a parapet :Dove the wall anchor shall be 12
inches.
Excepton: If a reinforced = oncrete beam is provided at the
top of the wall, the minim, rn height above wall anchors may
be 6 inches.
5. All deteriorated mortar joints in unreinforced masonry
walls shall be pointed with Type S or N mortar (Masonry cements
shall not be used). Prior to am pointing, the wall surface must
A
to wood diaphragms shall be made, This section contains a pro-
cedure for the evaluation of the out -of -plane stability of un-
reinforced masonry walls anchored to wood diaphragms that are
coupled to shear resisting eleme,ts.
(b) Definitions. The follcwr!:; cefinitions are applicable to
this section:
Cross wall. A wood - frames wall having a height -to- length
ratio complying with Secticn 4714(d) or Table No. 25 -I and
sheathed with any of the materials described in Table No.
8.08 -K or Table No. 8.08 -L. The total strength of all cross
walls located within any 4C feet length of diaphragm
measured in the direction os_ the diaphragm span shall be not
less than 30 percent of the strength of the diaphragm in the
direction of consideratior;.
Demand - Capacity Ratio (DAR) A, ratio of the following:
1. Demand = lateral °orces due to 33 percent of the
weight of the diaphragm and the tributary weight of the
walls and other elemen ^ -s anchored to the diaphragm.
2. Capacity = diaphragm total shear strength in the
direction under consideraton as determined using the
values in Table No. 8-'8-F or Table No. 8.08 -L.
(c) Notations.
D = depth of diaphragm, in feet:, measured perpendicular
to the diaphragm span.
h /t= height -to- thickness ratio of an unreinforced masonry
wall. The height shat, be measured between wall
anchorage levels and ttie thickness shall be measured
through the wall cross section.
L = span of diaphragm betty -en masonry shear walls
or steel frames
Vc= total shear capacity of cross walls in the direction of
analysis immediately below the diaphragm level being
investigated as determ ned by using Tables no. 8.08 -K
and 8.08 -L.
vu= maximum shear strength in pounds per foot for a
diaphragm sheathed wit` ary of the materials given in
Tables No. 8.08 -K and .08 -i.
Wd= Tatal dead load of the ;diaphragm plus the tributary
weight of the walls anchored to the diaphragm, the
tributary ceiling and partitions and the weight of any
other permanent buil.dirg elements at the diaphragm
a,
be raked and cleaned to remove loose and deteriorated mortar.
All preparation and pointing sh&_1 be done under the continuous
inspection of a special inspector certified to inspect masonry or
concrete. At the conclusion of the pr�,:Ject, the inspector shall
submit a written report to the Dui ld:i r:g official setting forth
the portion of work inspected.
6. Repair details shall. to prepared for any cracked or
damaged unreinforced masonry all rtr;,quired to resist forces
specified in this chapter.
(c) Existing Construction. The following existing construction
information shall be made par- o the approved plans:
1. The type and dimensicins of existing walls and the size
and spacing of floor and roof members.
2. The extent and type cf 4istinc; wall anchorage to floors
and roof.
3. The extent and type c.a' parapet corrections, if any,
which were performed in accor -ante with the Uniform Building
Code.
4. Accurately dimensionec:, floor plans and masonry wall
elevations showing dimensioned openings, piers, wall thickness,
heights, and veneer and anchorages.
5. The location of cracks or damaged portions of unrein-
forced masonry walls requiring r <- ypairs
6. The type of interior W,,all surfaces and ceilings, and
whether reinstalling or anchoring of nxisting plaster is neces-
sary.
7. The general condition f r-he mortar joints and whether
the joints need pointing.
8. The location of the shear- tests shall be shown on the
floor plans and building wall elevations, and the complete test
report shall be reproduced or r:}e approved plans.
SEC. 8.08.190 DESIGN CHECK -- COMPATIBILITY OF ROOF DIAPHRAGM
STIFFNESS TO UNREINFORCED MASON11,Y WALL OUT -OF -PLANE STABILITY.
(a) General. The requirements of this section are in addition
to the requirements of Sections 9.08.160 and 8.08.170. The rela-
tive stiffness and strength of diaphragm governs the amount of
amplification of the seismic gr::)und motion be the diaphragm, and
therefore, a diaphragm stiffness and strength related check of
the our -of -plane stability of r reinforced masonry walls anchored
5
e
level under investigat on
(d) Design Check Procedure. General. The demand - capacity
ratio (DCR) for the building under investigation shall be calcu-
lated using the following equait 7 :ns
DCR = 0.33Wd /2vuD (8.08 -3)
or
DCR = 0.33Wd /2vuD + Vc) (8.08 -4)
2. Diaphragm Deflection. The calculated DCR shall be to
the left of the curve in Figure No. 8.08 -A. Where the calculated
DCR is outside (to the right of) the curve, the diaphragm deflec-
tion limits are exceeded, and cross walls may be used to reduce
the deflection.
3. Unreinforced Masonry wall Out -of -Plane Stability. The
DCR shall be calculated discount Ong any cross walls. If the DCR
corresponding to the diaphragm span is to the right of the curve
in Figure No. 8.08 -A, the region within the curve at and below
the intersection of the diaphragm span with the curve may be used
to determine the allowable h/t vjlues per Table No. 8.08 -G.
TABLE N(. 8.08 -A
RATING CLA.SSIF^'ICATIONS
TYPE OF BUILDING CLASSIFICATION
Essential Building I
High Risk Building II
Medium Risk Building III
Low Risk Building IV
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TABLE N(i . 8.08-B
TIME LIMITS FOP COMPLIANCE (1)
!REQUIRED ACTION OBTAIN BUILD;NG COMMENCE COMPLETE
i BY OWNER PERMIT CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION
WITHIN WITHIN WITHIN
Complete s ructura
Alterations or 1 year 180 days (2) 3 years
Building Demolition
lWall Anchor 180 days 270 days 1 year
yInstallation
(1) Where two or more buildings under separate ownership are to
be rehabilitated simultaneously, an extension can be based on the
average time requirements for thk� buildings involved, with a sug-
gested minimum extension of 6 months. An extension could be
granted on submission of a binding agreement the owners involved,
with the actual date of compl:iam e to be determined by the build-
ing official.
(2) Measured from date of building permit issuance. All the
other time limits are measured from the date of the order.
TABLE NO. 8.08 -C
SERVICE PRIORITIES AND EXTENDED TIME PROVISIONS
Extension of Time Minimum Time
Rating Occupant if Wall Anchors Periods for
Classification load are Installed Service of Order
I Any Year
(highest
Priority)
0
II 100 or more 3 years 90 days
or more years 1 year
III 51 to and 6 years 2 years
including 99
20 to and
including 50 6 years 3 years
IV Less-than 20 7 years 4 years
(Lowest
Priority)
TABLE NO. 8.08 -D
HORIZONTAL FORCE FACTORS BASED
ON RATING CLASSIFICATION
RATING
CLASSIFICATION
I
II
III & IV
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ZIC /Rw
0.183
0.138
0.110
TABLE N0 8.08 -E:
HORIZONTAL FORCE FACTORS "ZI"
FOR PARTS OR POR'." IONS OF STRUCTURES
RATING
CLASSIFICATION ZI
I 1.50
II 1.00
III & IV 0.75
TABLE NO 8.08 -F
HORIZONTAL FORCE FACTOR "Cp" FOR PARTS OR
PORTIONS OF BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES (1)
Part or Portion of y
Direction
Value
Buildings
of force
of C
Exterior bearing and non - bearing galls,
interior bearing walls and partitions,
interior non - bearing walls and
partitions over ten feet in height,
Normal to
masonry fences over six feet in hE -ight.
Flat surface
0.20
Cantilever parapet and other cantilever
Normal to
walls, except retaining walls.
flat surface
1.00
Exterior and anterior ornam-ntati=ns __
' Any
and appendages
Direction
1.00
When connected to or a part of -a-
building; towers, tanks, towers arcj
tanks plus contents, racks oven: 8 feet
3 inches in height plus contents,
Any
0.20
chimneys, smokestacks, and pentho ses.
Direction
(2) (4)
When connected to or a part o a-
building: Rigid and rigidly mountt�d
equipment and machinery not required
Any
for continued operation of essent ;il
Horizontal
0.20
occupancies. (5)
Direction
(3)
an s Plus a ec ive con en s re--In-;.-ing -_ —.__
Any
on the ground.
Direction
0.12
2C
3
TABLE N0, 8.08 -i
ALLOWABLE VALUE OF HEIGHT - THICKNESS RATIO
OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS WITH MINIMUM
QUALITY MOR "'AR. D (2)
BUILDING WITH :-ROSSWALLS AS ALL OTHER
DEFINED BY ECTION 8803 BUILDINGS
Walls of
one story buildings i 13
First story wall of
multi -story buildings l 15
Walls in top story of
multi -story buildings 9
All other walls w 13
(1) Minimum quality mortar shal,
be determined by laboratory
testing in accordance with Sectio:
8.08.1.70(e).
(2) Table 8.08 -G is not applicab:.e
to buildings of rating clas-
sification I. Walls of buildings
within rating classification I
shall be analyzed in accordance w
:h Section 8.08.160(f).
(3) The minimum mortar shear st.iengths
required in following
footnotes 4 and 5 shall be that wear
strength without the effect
of axial stress in the wall at thf
point of the test.
(4) The larger height- to- thickne::As
ratio may be used where mor-
tar shear tests in accordance witt
Section 8.08.170(a)3 establish
a minimum mortar shear strength o',
the
not less than 100 psi or where
tested mortar shear strength
visual
is not less than 60 psi and a
examination of the verb.
:al wyt:he -to -wythe wall joint
(collar joint) indicates not
e s s than 50 percent mortar
coverage.
(5) Where a visual examination of
the collar joint indicates not
less than 50 percent mortar coverage
strength when established in
and the minimum mortar shear
accordance
with Section 8.08.170(a)3
is greater than 30 psi but less
height -to- thickness
than 60 psi, the allowable
ratio may be
tion between the larger
ietermined by linear interpola-
and smala,�r
to the mortar shear strength.
rat:.os in direct proportion
22
�_
Floors and roofs acting as In the plane of
diaphragms. the diaphragm 0.12
(6)
Prefabricated structural elements
other than walls, with force app i�d
at center of gravity of assembly.
Connections for exterior pane s Or -
elements.
Footnotes to Table No. 8.08 -F
(1) See Section 8.08.160(b) for use of: Cp.
Any
Horizontal
Direction 0.30
Any
Direction 2.00
(2) When located in the upper portion of any building with a Hn /D
ration of 5 to 1 or greater the value shall be increased by 50 %.
(3) For flexible and flexibly mounted equipment and machinery,
the appropriate values for C shall be determined with considera-
tion given to both the dynamic properties of the equipment and
machinery and to the building or sPruc:ture in which it is placed.
(4) The W for storage racks :hail be the weight of the racks
plus contents. The value of Cp for racks over two storage sup-
port levels in height shall be 0. 5 for the levels below the top
two levels.
(5) The design of the equipment and machinery and their anchorage
is an integral part of the design and specification of such
equipment and machinery. The structure to which the equipment or
machinery is mounted shall be cap<:ble of resisting the anchorage
forces (see also Section 2312(g)4
(6) Floor and roofs acting as diaphragms shall be designed for a
minimum force resulting from a Ck of .12 applied to Wp unless a
greater force results from the ditribut.on of lateral forces in
accordance with Section 2312.
01
TABLE NG. 8.08 -H
VALUES FOR EXITING MATERIALS
EXISTING MATERIALS OR
CONFIGURATION OF MATERIALS (1)
1. HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
a. Roofs with straight
sheathing and roofing
applied directly to the
sheathing.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
b. Roofs with diagonal
sheathing and roofing
applied directly to the
sheathing.
c. Floors with straight
tongue and groove sheathing
d. Floors with straight
sheathing and finished
wood flooring.
e. Floors with diagonal
sheathing and finished
wood flooring.
f. Floors or roofs with
straight sheathing and
plaster applied to the
joist or rafters. (2)
SHEAR WALLS
Wood stud walls with
lath and plaster
PLAIN CONCRETE FOOTINGS
DOUGLAS FIR WOOD
REINFORCING STEEL
Structural Steel
2
ALLOWABLE VALUES
100lbs. per foot for
seismic shear.
400lbs. per foot for
seismic shear
L50lbs. per foot for
siesmic shear.
300lbs. per foot for
seismic shear.
450lbs per foot for
seismic shear.
Add 50lbs per f oor
to the allowable values
for Items la and 1c.
100lbs. per foot each
side for siesmic shear.
f' =1500 psi unless c
atherwise shown by tests.
Allowable stress same as
No. 1 D.F. (3)
ftl8,000lbs. per
square inch maximum. (3)
ft20,0001bs per square
inch maximum
1
3
(1) Material must be sound and in good condition.
( 2) The wood lath and plaster must be reattached to existing
joists or rafters in a manner approved b,Y the Department.
(3) Stresses given may be inceasE :3 for c- ombinations of loads as
specified in Section 8.08.160(cr)2
24
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TABLE NG. 8.08_I
ALLOWABLE VALUES OF NEW MATERIALS USED
IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXISTING CONSTRUCTION (1)
NEW MATERIALS OR
CONFIGURATION OF MATERIALS
1. HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
Plywood sheathing applied
directly over existing straight:
sheathing with ends of plywood
sheets bearing on joists or
rafters and edges of plywood
located on center of individual.
sheathing boards.
2. SHEAR WALLS
a. Plywood sheathing applied
directly over existing wood
studs. No value shall be given
to plywood applied over existing
plaster or wood sheathing.
b. Dry wall or plaster applied
directly over existing wood studs
c. Dry wall or plaster applied
to plywood sheathing over
existing wood studs.
3. SHEAR BOLTS
Shear bolts and shear dowels
embedded a minimum of 8 inches
into unreinforced masonry walls..
Bolt centered in a 2 1/2 inch
diameter hole with dry -pack or
non - shrink grout around cir-
cumference of bolt or dowel. (1)
ALLOWABLE VALUES
Same as specified in
table No. 25 -1 of this
Code for blocked
3iaphragms.*
Same as values specified
in Table No. 25 -K for
shear walls.
75 per cent of the value
specified in Table
No.47 -I
33 1/3 per cent of the
values specified in
Table No. 47 -I.
100 percent of the values
for solid masonry
specified in Table
No. 24 -E. No values
larger than those given
for 3/4 inch bolts shall
be used.
* All tables that do not carry a 8.08 number are found in the
Uniform Building Code, 1988 editin
2
4. TENSION BOLTS
3
Tension bolts and tension dowels 1200 lbs. per bolt or
extending entirely through dowel.
unreinforced masonry walls
secured with bearing plates on
far side of wall with at least
30 sq. inches of area. (2) (3)
S. WALL ANCHORS (8.08.170(b)l.]
a. Bolts extending to
the
exterior
600 lbs. per bolt for.
face of the wall with
a 2
1/2
tension4see Item 3
inch round plate under
the
head.
(shear bolts) for shear
Installed as specified
for
shear
values.
bolts. Spaced not closer
than
12 inches on centers.
(1)
(2)
b. Bolts or dowels extending to tYe 1200 lbs. per bolt
exterior face of the wall with or dowel for tension4.
a 2 1/2 inch round plate under tht See Item 3 (shear Bolts)
head and drill at an angle of or shear values.
22 1/2 degrees to the horizontal
Installed as specified for shear
bolts. (1) (2)
c. Through bolt with bearing plat(- See Item 4(tension bolts)
for tension per Item 4. Combined for tension values4. See
with minimum 8 -inch grouted Item 3 (shear bolts) for
section for shear per Item 3. shear values.
6. INFILLED WALLS
Reinforced masonry infilled Same as values specified
openings in existing unrein- for unreinforced masonry
forced masonry walls with walls.
keys or dowels to match
reinforcing.
7. REINFORCED MASONRY
Masonry piers and walls Same values as determined
reinforced per Sections 2406,. per Section 2406.
2407 and 2409
8. REINFORCED CONCRETE
Concrete footings, walls and Same values as specified
piers reinforced as specified in Chapter 26 UBC.
in Chapter 26 and designed
for tributary loads.
2
9. EXISTING FOUNDATION LOADS
Foundation loads for
structures exhibiting no
evidence of settlement.
NOTES:
2?
Calculated existing
foundation loads due to
maximum dead load plus
live load may be
increased 50% for dead
load plus seismic load
required by this
Division.
(1) Bolts and dowels to be tested as specified in Section
8. 08.170 (f) .
(2) Bolts and dowels to be 1/2 in,:h minimum in diameter.
(3) Drilling for bolts and dowel:: shall be done with an electric
rotary drill. Impact tools shah: not be used for drilling holes
or tightening anchor and shear be t nuts..
(4) Allowable bolt and dowel values specified are for installa-
tions in minimum three (3) wythe walls. For installations in two
(2) wythe walls, use 50 percent of the value specified, except
that no value shall be given to tension bolts that do not extend
entirely through the wall and ar, secured with bearing plates on
the far side.
2
4
TABLE NO, 8.08
ALLOWABLE SHEAR STRESS FOR TESTED
UNREINFORCED MASONRY WALLS
Eighty percent
of test results
in psi not less
than
30 plus axial stress
40 plus axial stress
50 plus axial stress
100 plus axial stress
or more.
Average test result:
of cores i psi.
R
27
3?
617 ar more
Seismic in -plane
shear based on
gross area (1)
3
psi
4
psi
5
psi
100
psi max
(1) Allowable shear stress may be increased by addition of 10% of
the axial stress due to the weigt! of the wall directly above.
2 ti
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TABLE NO. 8.08 -K
VALUES FOR EXIS -INC MATERIALS
EXISTING MATERIALS OR
CONFIGURATION OF
MATERIAL&
------------------------ - - - - --
1. HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
a. Roofs with straight
sheathing and roofing
applied directly to
the sheathing.
b. Roofs with diagonal
sheathing and roofing
applied directly to
the sheathing.
2. CROSSWALLS2
a. Plaster on wood or metal
lath.
b. Plaster on gypsum lath.
C. Gypsum wall board,
unlocked edges.
ALLOWALBE VALUES
100 lbs. per foot for seismic
shear,
250 lbs. per foot for seismic
shear,
per side: 200 lbs. per foot
for seismic shear.
175 lbs. per foot for seismic
shear.
75 lbs. per foot for seismic
shear
d. Gypsum wall board, 125 lbs. per foot for seismic
blocked edges.
--------------------------------
Materials must be sound and in good condition.
2For corsswalls, values of all materials may be combined, except
the total combined value shall not exceed 300 lbs. per foot
for seismic shear.
MW
TABLE NO 8.08 -L
ALLOWABLE VALUES OF NEW MATERIALS USED
IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
NEW MATERIALS OR CONFIGURATION
OF NEW AND EXISTING MATERIALS' ALLOWABLE VALUES
----------- - - - - --
1. HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS - ______________ - - --
Plywood sheathing applied
directly over existing
straight sheathing with ends
Of plywood sheets bearing on
joists or rafters and edges
Of plywood located on cente-
of individual sheathing
boards.
2. CROSSWALLS2
a. Plywood sheathing applied
directly over existing
wood studs. No value
shall be given to ply-
wood applied over exist-
ing plaster or wood
sheathing.
b. Drywall or plaster applied
directly over existing
wood studs.
22.5 lbs, per foot for seismic
shear
1.33 times the values
specified in Table No. 25 -K
for shear walls.
100 percent of the values
specified in Table No. 47 -r.
---- -- - - --
- - - - -
-----------
Materials must be sound and in good condition. ____________
2For crosswal.s, values of all materials may be combined, except
the total combined value sha:. not exceed 300 lbs. per foot
for seismic shear.
30
C =
C =
D =
f' _
c
F
ft
hn
I
V
W
W
Z
GLOSSARY OF SYMBOL:; AND NOTATIONS
Numerical coefficient a; specified in Section 23122(d)
Numerical coefficient a_; specified in Section 2312(g)
and as set forth in Tat e No., 23 -J
The dimension of the structure in feet, in a direction
parallel to the applies E,ar ces
Specified compressive s,:rerigth of concrete, psi
Lateral forces on a par-1 of the structure and in the
direction under conside °at on.
Allowable tensile stres , ps.
Height in feet above t:h base -o level n
Occupancy Importance Fa,. :-tor as set forth in Table
No. 23 -K and modified i; Table 8.08 -A
The total lateral force or shear at the base
The total dead load as iefi.ned in Section 2302
including the partition, loading specified in
Section 2304(d) where aopii.cable
The weight of a portior of a structure or
nonstructural component
Numerical coefficient dependent upon the zone as
determined by Figure No.l, of Chapter 23. All areas
in California are class,..fied in Zones 3 or 4. For
locations in Zone No.:3, Z=0-30- For locations in Zone
No. 4, Z =0.40 (See tar::.' °fi(). 21 -1.)
3
4
5(."
48
42
36
W
W
LL
= 301
x
Q
a.
N
= 24(
v
s
CL
a
Q 180
120
6o
`f" T
FIGURE NO. .3. JK_A
DEJIAND- CABACITY RATIO, 0.33W0/(2vuD) OR 0.33WD /(2vu0 } a)
ACCEPTABLZ SPAN rOR DrAPRRAG.%19
iBASED ON Dr$PLACZ.`MfT CONTROL CONCSPTS)
32
Section 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sen-
tence, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid by a court: ot competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Co,incil hereby declares that it
would have passed and adopted this Ordinance and each and all
provisions thereof, irrespective cf the fact that any one or more
of said provisions may be declarer invalid,.
Section 4. 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 :)f 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 n the manner prescribed by law.
1989 PASSED AND ADOPTED hi; day of
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayc)u- of the City of Moorpark,
California