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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/4/2002 - STAFF REPORTS (17) TO: City Council DATE: September 4, 2002 FROM: Interim Building Official and City Fire Marshall 2001 CALIFORNIA CODES AND 1997 UNIFORM CODES RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring express findings pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17921, 17922, 17951, 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code that certain local conditions require amendments, additions and conditions to the California Building Code Standards. It is further recommended that the City Council adopt by title only and waive full reading of the following ordinances: 1. An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Amending the Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 11.02, adopting by reference the "2001 California Fire Code" incorporating and amending the 2000 Uniform Fire Code Volumes 1 and 2, including all supplements and appendices thereto, with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions. 2. An Ordinance of the City of Palm Springs Adopting and Amending the 2001 Editions of the California Building Code with Appendices Chapter 3, Division IV, 4 Division Il, 12, Division IIA, 15, 18, 31, Divisions II and III, 33 and 34, Editions of the Uniform Housing Code, Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and the Uniform Administrative Code. BACKGROUND: The Uniform Fire Code is promulgated by the Western Fire Chief Association, Inc. The National Electrical Code is promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association. The Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes are promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. The other uniform codes are promulgated by the International Conference of Building Officials as model codes widely utilized in the western United States. State law provides that an express finding for justification of need based on local conditions must be filed with the State Building Standards Commission when a jurisdiction makes any changes that affect building regulations contained in the model codes adopted by the State. The State of California published these codes with the California State Amendments on May 2, 2002. The codes themselves, if not adopted by local jurisdictions, become effective by default on November 1, 2002, 180 days after the publication date. ANALYSIS: The 2001 California Codes and the 1997 Uniform Codes have been reviewed by the Palm Springs Board of Appeals. Input was solicited through a public hearing conducted before the Board. Notice of this public hearing was published in a local newspaper prior to the board meeting. Each existing amendment, addition or deletion contained in the current Palm Springs Building Code was examined for desirability of repeating its language in the new code and to determine code uniformity throughout the valley as a result of the CVAG Building Officials Task Force study. The proposed amendments listed in the attached ordinances are presently contained in the existing Palm Springs Building Code and remain unchanged. Two new amendments to the Building and Fire Codes are being recommended as part of the adoption process. The first is to provide minimum noise insulation performance as it pertains to the airport. The other is to prohibit unsupervised dispensing of motor vehicle fuel to the public. There is also a deletion of the amendment requiring condensate discharge water to be conducted to an approved place of ground absorption. DON DUCKWORTH Interim Building Official CARL THI'BE�AULT Fire Marshal APPROVED City Manager Attachments: / 1. Resolution of Express Findings with Exhibit "A" 2. Ordinance adopting 2001 California Fire Code 3. Ordinance adopting 2001 California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes and other 1997 Uniform Codes. RESOLUTION NO. OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT CERTAIN LOCAL CONDITIONS REQUIRE AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION WHEREAS the City Council is considering adoption of the 2001 editions of the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Fire Code and the California Electrical Code; and WHEREAS modifications and changes of certain provisions in said Codes are considered reasonably necessary due to local conditions; and WHEREAS California Health and Safety Code Sections 17921, 17922, 17951, 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code govern the adoption by local governments of the various codes and certain provisions of other ordinances pertaining to methods of housing construction and said provisions require, among other things,that the adopting local government make express findings that such modifications and changes are needed before enacting said modifications and changes; and WHEREAS express findings of need due to local conditions have been determined by the City Council in the case of each modification and change of the Codes herein referred to. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, as follows: Section 1. That the set of express findings entitled "Express findings in connection with City of Palm Springs' amendments, deletions and additions to the California Building Standards Code (2001 editions of the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire and Electrical Codes) consisting of three (3) sheets or pages, which are attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "A" and which are hereby incorporated herein, shall constitute the official set of express findings of need for changes to the 2001 editions of the California Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire, and Electrical Codes as required by California Health and Safety Code Sections 17921, 17922, 17951, 17958, 17958.5 and 17958.7 and Title 24 of the California Administrative Code. Y Section 2. That the City Clerk shall forward directly to the California Building Standards Commission for filing therewith, a certified copy of this Resolution. Adopted this day of , 2002. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By City Clerk City Manager REVIEWED & APPROVED EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. EXPRESS FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE. (2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND FIRE CODES.) HEADINGS ARE SHOWN IDENTIFYING EACH SPECIFIC CODE AFFECTED. EACH MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF A CODE PROVISION IS SUMMARIZED, FOLLOWED BY AN EXPRESS FINDING SO DESIGNATED. THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001 EDITION Express Finding for Subsections 904.2.2 and 904.2.3.1:These modifications require sprinkler systems in buildings at occupancy levels lowerthan those stipulated in the California Building Code. The active earthquake fault system that is located near this community possesses the capability of initiating a disaster that would quickly overrun the Fire Department's current resources. Providing additional built-in fire protection forthe buildings allows more fires to be automatically extinguished without Fire Department assistance if a major earthquake were to occur. Express Finding for Section 1503: This provision prohibits the use of untreated wood shingle or shake roofs. Local fire conditions of high winds, high temperatures, and low humidity contribute to a local fire conflagration problem. Lateral extension of fire between structures, which results from fire ignition of combustible roofs or surrounding areas, is a serious local concern. Express Finding for Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1515: This provision requires that, at the time of reroofing, roof top equipment be provided with a six inch high platform with sheetmetal cap, when not already present. Due to the extreme heat experienced in desert areas, reroofing is required more frequently than under normal conditions. Equipment platforms allow reroofing to take place without removing and reinstalling roof top equipment, thereby reducing damage to that equipment and associated ductwork and electrical wiring. Express Finding for Subsection 2506AA: This provision eliminates the requirement for two layers of Grade D paper in weather resistive barriers applied overwood base sheathing. High heat and extremely low humidity conditions experienced in local desert areas preclude the accumulation of moisture between weather resistive barriers and wood base sheathing. Express Finding for Subsection 2506A.5: This modification provides an exception which recognizes a long-standing and successful local construction method which does not employ a weep screed. Determination is made that no demonstrated need exists in the local, dry desert climate to vent trapped water within walls and the use of weep screeds on slab-on- grade construction has further been shown to provide a needless avenue of penetration for dust and vermin from exterior grounds. /6r 3 Express Finding for Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA:This modification provides a minimum noise insulation performance standard to protect persons within detached single family dwellings from the effects of excessive noise which are located within the airport 'N' zone overlay. Express Finding for Appendix Chapter 33, Subsections 3306.2, 3309.3 and 3309.4: All modifications listed here apply to excavation and grading and consist of eliminating exemptions from permit controls, requiring a showing of method of dust control, and reducing the scope of"required" grading from 5,000 to 2,000 cubic yards (unless excepted). All of the above are deemed reasonable and necessary due to the fragile nature of the typical desert area topography and ultra-dry climate. The desert "crust" is thin and surface disturbances remain as potential "sand blow" problems for a considerable period of time if abandoned without proper continuing attention. The problem may become completely out of control should a windstorm take place in an area where there has been insufficient watering. THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION Express Finding: None THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION Express Finding for the IAPMO Installation Standard IS 1-91, PVC Sewer Pipe, Subsection 301.1.1: This provision requires that PVC sewer pipe and piping carrying storm water be a minimum schedule 40 rating. Local sewer line burial depth and the presence of very rocky conditions in certain local areas have resulted in ovalization and failure of classes of sewer and storm water pipe of less than schedule 40 rating. THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION Express Finding for Subsection 90-8(a)-Service Load: This provision establishes standards which provide additional service capacity and distribution center spaces to allow for future additions requiring increased use of electricity. Reserve capacity and distribution center spaces are considered necessary due to increased electrical demand associated with special air conditioning and other requirements due to the extremes of temperature prevalent in desert areas. Express Finding for Subsection 310-2(b) -Aluminum Conductor Limitations: This provision establishes limitation concerning the use of aluminum conductors. These more stringent requirements are established to minimize the fire hazard caused by the inherent characteristics of aluminum wiring under the extremes of temperature prevalent in desert areas. THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION Express finding for Subsection 1003.2.1 and 1003.2.3.1: These modifications require sprinkler systems in buildings at occupancy levels lower than those stipulated in the California Fire Code. The active earthquake fault system that is located near our community possesses the capability of initiating a disaster that would quickly overrun the Fire Department's current resources. Providing additional built-in fire protection for the buildings allows more fires to be automatically extinguished without Fire Department assistance if a major earthquake were to occur. Express finding for Subsection 1007.2.9.3: The current edition of the California Building Code requires the installation of smoke detectors in all single family dwellings. This provision to the California Fire Code allows the Fire Department to test these devices at the time an existing single family dwelling is sold. Although it doesn't alter the Building Code's requirement for these devices it does allow the Fire Department the ability to ensure their installation. Express finding for Section 2501.19: This provision requires that Tiki and/or Luau Torches be installed in a permanent fashion. The hot and dry local climate enables vegetation and combustible building products to become very vulnerable to fire. Torches of the variety discussed, if not properly secured and located can easily ignite both buildings and vegetation. Express finding for Section 5201.6.3: This modification prohibits unsupervised dispensing of motor vehicle fuel to the general public. The active earthquake fault system that is located near our community possesses the capability of initiating a disaster that would quickly overrun the Fire Department's current resources. Requiring an attendant at all times motor vehicle fuel is dispensed will provide that the dispensing pumps can be manually shut down in the event of a spill or malfunction caused by seismic activity. Express finding for Section 7802.3: This modification allows for the prohibition of common fireworks. The hot and dry local climate enables vegetation and combustible building products to become very vulnerable to fire. The use of "safe and sane" fireworks by the general public significantly increases the chances for numerous fires to occur during our summer months. Express finding for Section 8203.4: This provision restricts the size of new installations for liquefied petroleum gas and requires that an approved automatic fixed water spray system be installed to protect it. Because our community is situated next to a very major and active earthquake fault system ground movement occurs on a frequent and regular basis. Large installations of this type could cause significant damage and overrun the Fire Department's resources in the event of a large earthquake. If a smaller approved installation does become involved in a fire the immediate concern for firefighters is keeping the contents of the tanks cool so that liquefied petroleum gas doesn't expand to the point of detonation. A fixed water spray system installed to keep these tanks cool would provide that element so that the firefighters could safely approach the tanks and extinguish the fire. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, CHAPTER 11.02, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE "2001 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE" INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2000 UNIFORM FIRE CODE VOLUMES 1 AND 2, INCLUDING ALL SUPPLEMENTS AND APPENDICES THERETO, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND EXCEPTIONS. - -- - - -- - - -- - -- - - -- - - - -- - THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Section 11.01.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal code, referred to herein, is hereby amended to read as follows: 11.01.010 California Fire Code Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, entitled, "California Fire Code, 2001 Edition" and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, are hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Palm Springs by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 50022.1 et. seq. SECTION 2. Section 11.02.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code, referred to herein, is hereby amended to read as follows: 11.02.020 Additions deletions and amendments The California Fire Code adopted herein by reference is amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments: (1) Add subsection 6 to Section 1003.2.2 to read as follows: 6. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every building where the gross floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet. Exception: Detached single-family residences. For purposes of this code subsection regarding building size, fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross floor area of the building. In all Group R occupancies, the locally modified standard for installation of fire sprinkler systems shall be used. (2) Add subsection 7 to Section 1003.2.2 to read as follows: 7. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any building, regardless of size, which is built beyond a five-minute fire department emergency response time as defined from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Exception: Group R-3 occupancies in Tracts 2082, 2928, 3600 and 8137 are exempt from the five-minute response time fire sprinkler requiremert. (3) Amend Subsection 1003.2.3.1 Drinking Establishments 1. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A occupancy including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof. (4) Add Subsection 1007.2.9.3. Upon sale of any single family dwelling, the seller shall have installed therein, permanently wired or battery powered approved detectors of products of combustion other than heat only, commonly known as smoke detectors. The smoke detectorsare required to be State Fire Marshall approved and listed. The seller must obtain certification from the Fire Department of the installation and proper operation prior to close of sale of property. (5) Add Section 2501.19 Detailed Requirements for Installaion of Permanent Tiki and/or Luau torches using Liquid Fuel or Natural Gas. 1. Installer shall obtain permit from the Building division of the Department of Planning and Building after review and approval of the application for said permit by the fire Prevention Division of the Fire Department. 2. Maximum length of flame shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches. 3. Flame shall be a minimum of eight feet (8') from ground level and entire torch shall be entirely on private property. 4. Minimum size of pipe support shall be one and one half inches (1 1/2") in diameter. EXCEPTION: If mounted on a structure and braced to the satisfaction of the inspection authority, minimum size could be one inch (1"). A radius of five feet(5) between torch burner and combustibles shall be maintained. 5. Torches mounted on ground shall be embedded at least twelve inches (12") in an eighteen-inch (18") cube of concrete or more if necessary to ensure stability and shall be mounted perpendicular at right angle to the ground. 6. When exposed to probable vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, torches shall be suitably protected. 7. Where natural gas is used, an approved shut-off valve shall be located at or near the base of the torch and a labeled secondary shut-off shall be located at a readily accessible remote location. Secondary valves may operate one or more torches. (6) Amend Section 5201.6.3 to read as follows Unsupervised Dispensing� Unsupervised dispensing shall not be allowed at motor vehicle fuel- dispensing stations accessible by the general public. Unsupervised dispensing at locations not utilized by the general public is allowed when the owner or operator provides, and is accountable for, daily site visits, regular equipment inspection and maintenance, conspicuously posted instructions for the safe operation of dispensing equipment, and posted telephone numbers for the owner or operators. A sign, in addition to the signs required by Section 5201.8 shall be posted in a conspicuous location reading: IN CASE OF FIRE, SPILL OR RELEASE 1. Use emergency pump shutoff! 2. Report the accident! Fire Department Telephone No. Facility address During hours of operation, stations having unsupervised dispensing shall be provided with a fire alarm transmitting device. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate is acceptable. (7) Amend Section 7802.3 Fireworks The manufacture, storage, sale, offer for sale, use or handling of fireworks is prohibited. The provisions of this section do not apply to fireworks displays conducted in accordance with the provisions of any permit issued pursuant to this chapter. (8) Add Section 8203.4 New Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas. All new installation of liquefied petroleum gas with an aggregate capacity of 2,000 gallons or more shall be protected by an approved automatic fixed water spray system. The system shall protect the entire surface area of the tank and the cargo tanker transfer area. The system shall be calculated to provide a minimum density of .25 gallons per minute per square foot with a one-hour duration water supply. SECTION 3. THE PRIOR "California Fire Code, 1998 Edition, Volumes I and ll" are each and all hereby repealed. Also, any other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the herein ordinance are hereby repealed with the exception of Chapter 8.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code. SECTION 4. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section of subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the clauses or phrases being declared invalid. SECTION 5. VIOLATION A MISDEMEANOR/INFRACTION. A violation of specific provisions of this Ordinance adopted hereby is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment in the County jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both. All otherviolations of the remaining provisions of the ordinance adopted hereby are infractions, punishable by a maximum fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense and a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation committed within the same year. SECTION 6. VIOLATION A PUBLIC NUISANCE. The City hereby declares a violation of any provision of this Ordinance or of any code adopted hereby to be a public nuisance. SECTION 7. FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. Except as expressly modified herein, Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 11.02 shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. SECTION 8. OPERATIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become operative on November 1, 2002, which is the effective date of the 2001 edition of the California Fire Code, published by the State of California. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after passage. SECTION 10. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or a summary thereof of a display advertisement, duly prepared according to law,to be published in accordance with law. ADOPTED THIS DAY OF 2002. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By City Clerk Mayor REVIEWED AND APPROVED: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2001 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE WITH APPENDICES CHAPTER 3, DIVISION IV,4 DIVISION II, 12, DIVISION IIA,15, 18, 31 DIVISIONS II AND III, 33 AND 34, DIVISION III.THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, AND THE 1997 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: Section 8.04.005 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04.005 Citation of Building Code This chapter,the California Building Code,2001 edition;the California Mechanical Code,2001 edition;the California Plumbing Code, 2001 edition; the California Electrical Code, 2001 edition; the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition; the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition; the Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1997 edition; the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 edition; the Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition; the California Seismic Safety Commission Model Ordinance; may be collectively referred to and cited as the "Palm Springs Building Code". SECTION 2. Section 8.04.010 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04.010 California Building Code--Adopted. These certain documents, a copy of each of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Building Cade, 2001 edition," and appendices Chapters 3 Division IV, 4 Division II, 12, DIVISION IIA,15, 18, 31 Divisions II and III, 33 AND 34, DIVISION III including tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, are hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of California Government Code. SECTION 3. Section 8.04.015 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04.015 California Building Code --Additions Amendments and Deletions The California Building Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additions, deletions and amendments: 1. Subsection 106.2, Work Exempt From Permit, items 1 through 11 are deleted. Ordinance No. Page 2 2. Subsection 904.2.2, All occupancies except Group R, Division 3 and Group U occupancies, is amended to read as follows: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every building except detached single family residences where the gross floor area exceeds 3,000 square feet, or any building regardless of size which is built beyond a five minute Fire Department emergency response time as defined from time to time by resolution of the City Council. Notes: 1. For purposes of this code section regarding business size, fire resistive walls shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross floor area of the building. 2. In all Group R occupancies,the locally modified standard for installation of sprinkler systems in residential occupancies shall be used. Exception: Group R-3 occupancies in Tracts 2082, 2928, 3600 and 8137 are exempt from the five minute response time fire sprinkler requirement. 3. Subsection 904.2.3.1, Drinking Establishments, is amended to read as follows: An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A occupancy including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof. 4. The following is added to Section 1503, Roofing Requirements: All wood shakes or shingles, as defined in Section 1502, shall be pressure treated fire retardant with a minimum Class B rating. 5. Subsection 2506A.4, Weather-resistive Barriers, is amended to read as follows: Weather-restrictive barriers shall be installed as required in Subsection 1402.1. 6. The following exception is added at the end of Subsection 2506A.5, Application of Metal Plaster Bases: Exception: Weep screeds may be eliminated where the exterior plaster is carried all the way to grade on wall systems where the foundation plate is affixed flush to the edge of an on grade concrete floor slab and the lath and paper extends at least two inches below the plate line. 7. Appendix Chapter 12, Division IIA, Subsection 1208A.1.1 Purpose and Scope, is amended to read as follows: The purpose of this section is to establish uniform minimum noise insulation performance standards to protect persons within hotels, motels, dormitories, apartment houses, attached dwellings and those detached single-family dwellings locatedwithin the airport 'N' zone overlay from the effects of excessive noise, including, but not limited to, hearing loss or impairment and interference with speech and sleep. Ordinance No. Page 3 8. Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1515, Inspection and Written Approval, is amended by the addition of the following paragraph:All roof top equipment, unless exempted bythe Building Official, shall be provided with an approved six (6) inch high platform equipped with a sheetmetal cover. Design of the platform shall be as per City detail or approved equal. 9. Items numbered 1, 8 and 9 are deleted from Appendix Chapter 33, Subsection 3306.2, Exempted Work. 10. Appendix Chapter 33,Subsection 3309.3,Grading Designation, is amended to read as follows: Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with the approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall be designated as "engineered grading". Grading involving less than 2,000 cubic yards shall be designated as 'regular grading" unless the permittee chooses to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the Building Official determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case, grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading. Exception: Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards which is primarily of a landscaping and "fine grading" nature, where no flood hazard is present, may be termed 'regular grading" at the discretion of the Building Official. 11. The following subparagraph 8 is added to Appendix Chapter 33, Subsection 3309.4, Engineered Grading Requirements,concerning information on plans and specifications: An effective means of dust control which shall include provisions for adequate watering during the grading process and provision for continuance of dust control after grading, until such time that the graded surface presents sufficient protective cover against wind or water erosion so that special dust control measures are no longer necessary. SECTION 4. Section 8.04.020 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04 020 California Mechanical Code--Adopted That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Mechanical Code, 2001 edition", and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code for the City of Palm Springs, by reference pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of the California Government Code. SECTION 6. Section 8.04.030 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04.030 California Plumbing Code -- Adopted That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "California Plumbing Code, 2001 edition", and appendices A, B, C, D, H, I, K, including tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, is hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code. /I1Q D Ordinance No. Page 4 SECTION 7. Section 8.04.032 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8 04 032 California Plumbing Code --Additions and Amendments. The California Plumbing Code adopted herein by reference is amended by the following additions and amendments. 1. IAPMO Installation Standard IS 1-91, PVC Sewer Pipe, Subsection 301.1.1 is amended to read as follows: PVC sewer pipe and piping conveying storm water shall be schedule 40 or approved equal. PSP and PSM sewer piping is not interchangeable in sizes eight inches and larger. SECTION 8. Section 8.04.035 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8 04 035 Uniform Housing Code--Adopted.That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition" and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted as the Uniform Housing Code of the City by references, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of the California Government Code. SECTION 9. Section 8.04.040 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8 04 040 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings--Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition" and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted as the Uniform Code forthe Abatement of Dangerous Buildings in the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of the California Government Code. SECTION 10. Section 8.04.045 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8 04 045 Uniform Solar Energy Code--Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "Uniform Solar Energy Code, 1997 edition", and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted as the Uniform Solar Energy Code of the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of the California Government Code. SECTION 11. Section 8.04.050 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8 04 050 Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code--Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as"Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 1997 edition", and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted as the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code of the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of the California Government Code. [� AoDT Ordinance No. Page 5 SECTION 12. Section 8.04.055 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04.055 California Electrical Code -- Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City, being marked and designated as"California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition", and all appendices, tables and indices thereto except as amended herein, is hereby adopted as the Electrical Code of the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et. seq. of the California Government Code, and all of its provisions (except as hereinafter modified) shall regulate the installation, arrangement, alternative, repair, use, and generation of electricwiring, connections,fixture,apparatus, machinery,appliances, and other electric devices on premises within the City. SECTION 13. Section 8.04.060 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.04.060 California Electrical Code --Additions and Amendments. The California Electrical Code adopted herein by referenced is hereby amended by the following additions and amendments. 1. Add the following to the end of Subsection 90-8(a): SERVICE LOAD.The main switch and/or distribution panel of a single family dwelling or condominium occupancy shall have an adequate capacity and space to carry the calculated load, plus an 8 KW future with four (4) spare spaces at the time of final inspection. The 8 KW load is not to be reduced by any demand factor. 2. Add the following to the end of Subsection 310-2(b): ALUMINUM CONDUCTOR LIMITATIONS. No aluminum wiring shall be used. EXCEPTION:Aluminum wiring in sizes 1/0 and larger may be used for main feed to sub-panels only and shall be enclosed in a raceway. SECTION 14. Section 8.04.065 of the Palm Springs Municipal Cade is hereby amended to read as follows: 8 04 065 Uniform Administrative Code --Adopted. That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as "Uniform Administrative Code, 1997 edition", and all appendices,tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted as the Uniform Administrative Code of the City by reference, pursuant to the provisions of Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code. SECTION 16. OPERATIVE DATE. The provisions of this Ordinance shall become operative on November 1, 2002 which is the effective date of the 2001 edition of the California Building Standards Code, published by the State of California. SECTION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE.This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty(30) days after passage. Ordinance No. Page 6 SECTION 18. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or a summary thereof or a display advertisement, duly prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law. ADOPTED this day of , 2002. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By City Clerk Mayor REVIEWED &APPROVED