HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - UNIFORM CODE ADOPTION (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval: v
Item to be presented by: Ruben Barrera
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: September 24, 2002
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE,
PLUMBING CODE, AND THE ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH
AMENDMENTS
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt an ordinance entitled "Adopting the Building Code, Mechanical Code,
Plumbing Code. and the Electrical Code, with amendments".
BACKGROUND
At the September 10, 2002 City Council meeting, Council conducted the public hearing and
first reading of an ordinance entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita, California, adopting the Building Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and
Electrical Code, with amendments.
The State of California mandates that local jurisdictions adopt and commence enforcement
of updated State building codes every three years. The most recent State update becomes
effective for enforcement by local building departments throughout California on
November 1, 2002.
The State mandates the enforcement of the new State codes for design and construction of
new buildings for which a permit application is received on or after the effective date.
The new State building codes are based on the following model codes:
1997 Uniform Building Code, as published by the
Building Officials
2000 Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
2000 Uniform Mechanical Code, as published by the
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
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1999 National Electrical Code, as published by the National Fire Protection
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The State amendments are intended to keep up with new construction technologies, new
materials, and the latest construction and engineering practices which are intended to
enhance preservation of buildings as well as public safety in and around buildings.
State law allows local jurisdictions to amend the State building codes further, in accordance
with the provisions of the State Health and Safety Code, if necessary, in order to address
adverse local conditions related to climate, geology and topography. The State building
codes cannot be amended locally for any other reason.
Staff has identified several important amendments to the State codes that are necessary for
dealing with local conditions in Santa Clarita. These are:
• Structural provisions to minimize damage resulting from earthquakes generated by
active faults in the area.
• Alternate materials for potable water systems where the water and/or soil have
aggressive qualities that can cause metal pipe to corrode or deteriorate at an
accelerated rate.
• Construction provisions to minimize fire hazards created by hot, dry climate and
hilly, mountainous terrain and canyons existing in several areas of the City.
• Construction provisions for foundation systems intended to prevent damage
resulting from week soils and/or soils having aggressive chemical composition or
physical properties that can cause damage to concrete footings and foundations.
• Construction provisions to prevent mold from forming inside buildings as a result of
ground moisture entering the building through concrete slab floors.
The structural provisions have been developed through the joint efforts of the Los Angeles
Regional Uniform Code Program, a regional, multi jurisdictional coalition represented by
building department experts. This group was formed in an effort to develop updated
construction code provisions that are more effective at protecting the public as well as more
consistent and standardized throughout the region. Correspondingly, it is anticipated that
these structural provisions will be enforced consistently throughout the Los Angeles County
region effective November 1, 2002.
These amendments have been presented to local builders, contractors, and designers for
comment. The City received no significant opposition to the proposed ordinance.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Adopt State codes without local amendments.
2. Other action as determined by Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost for enforcing updated codes and providing staff training has been included in the
annual budget of the Department.
ATTACHMENTS
A complete copy of the referenced codes is available for review in the City Clerk's office.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 24, 2002, the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita adopted Ordinance No. 02-5 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUILDING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE,
PLUMBING CODE, AND ELECTRICAL CODE, WITH AMENDMENTS
by the following vote:
AYES: McLean, Kellar, Smyth, Weste, Ferry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
A certified copy of the complete text of the ordinance is posted and may be read in the City
Clerk's Office, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 304, Santa Clarita, and/or a copy may be
obtained from that office.
Dated this 26th day of September, 2002.
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Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
Sharon L. Dawson, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the duly
appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita and that by Thursday,
September 26, 2002, she caused a certified copy of the subject ordinance to be posted and made
available for public review in the City Clerk's office and a copy of the ordinance summary to be
published as required by law.
Sharon L. Dawson, CMC, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita