CC Ordinance 2175ORDINANCE NO. zips
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AMMENDING TITLES 1, 17 8~ 18 OF THE CAMPBELL
MUNICIPAL CODE. '.
The City Council of the City of Campbell does hereby'ordain as follows:
SECTION ONE: Title.1 of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as set forth in attached Attachment 2. Additions are indicated in red italics
and deletions are indicated by stfike-tlareugh-type.
SECTION TWO: Title 17 of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as set forth in Attachment 5.
SECTION THREE: Title 18 of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as set forth in attached Attachment 6. Additions are indicated in red
italics and deletions are indicated by ~+•'~° +~~^~ ~^~ *~^°
SECTION FOUR: This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
following its passage and adoption and shall be published, one time within fifteen
(15) days upon passage and adoption in the Campbell Express, a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Campbell, County of Santa Clara.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this lath day Of February ~ 2014, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: saker, Low, xotowski, Cristina, Waterman
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None .
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APPROVED:
Rich aterman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Anne Bybee, City Clerk
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' ATTACHMENT 2
Title 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 1.01
CODE ADOPTION
1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; the California
Plumbing Code; the California Mechanical Code; the International Property
Maintenance Code; the California Electrical Code; the California Fire Code and
the California Existing Building Code. Pursuant to the provisions of Section
50022.1 through 50022.8 and 500.22.10 of the California Code Annotated, there
is hereby adopted the "Campbell Municipal Code, Revised" as published by Book
Publishing Company, Seattle, Washington, together with those secondary codes
as deleted or modified by provisions of the "Campbell Municipal Code, Revised."
Incorporated Code"s include:
(a) California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 29x-9 2013 edition, including:
Appendices: F,I and J;
(b) California Green Building Code, 20x8.2013 edition;
(c) Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition;
(d) California Plumbing Code, 29x-0 2013 edition;
(e) California Mechanical Code, 29x-8 2013 edition;
(f) International Property Maintenance Code, 2908 2012 edition;
(g) California Electric Code, 2&48 2013 edition; r
(h) California Fire Code29x-8 2013 edition;
(i) California Existing Building Code 29x-9 2013 edition. ~ '
Save and except those portions of the preceding codes as are deleted, modified
or amended by provisions of the "Campbell Municipal Code, Revised."
From and after the effective date of the ordinances codified in this section, the
"Campbell Municipal Code, Revised," shall constitute the current penal and
regulatory ordinances of the city of Campbell, California.
ATTACHMENT 5
17.04.010 .Adoption of the 2013 California Fire Code and 2012
International Fire Code.
The following amendments are adopted by the city for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion,
that certain code known as the 2013 California Fire Code and also the 2012
International Fire Code including appendix Chapters B, C, and K and the whole thereof,
save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this
chapter, of which one copy has been filed for use and examination by the public in the
office of the city building official and the city fire chief and the same adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from the date on which the
ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provision thereof shall be
controlling within the limits of the city.
(Ord..).
17.04.020 Code enforcement.
The International Fire Code and the California Fire Code shall be enforced by the fire
chief.or his duly authorized representative.
(Ord. ).
17.04.030 Definitions.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, whenever used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meaning set forth below:
(a) Wherever the words "chief of the fire department" or "fire code official" are used
they shall refer to the fire chief of the city or his authorized representative. Wherever the
words "chief of the fire prevention bureau" are used they shall refer to the fire marshal
and/or deputy fire chief or his authorizeii representative. Wherever the words "fire
department" or "bureau. of fire prevention" are used, they shall refer to the fire
department of the city.
(b) Wherever the word(s) "jurisdiction" or "jurisdiction having authority" are used, it is
held to mean the city.
(Ord. ).
17.04.040 Unused.
(Ord. ).
17.04.042 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of Class I and II
liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited. `t
The limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the California Fire Code, in which the
storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are established as all
locations of the city of Campbell that are residential or congested commercial areas as
determined by the fire code official.
(Ord. ).
17.04.044 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of Class I and II
liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the California Fire Code, in which the
storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are established as all
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locations of the city of Campbell that are residential or other locations as determined by
the fire code official.
(Ord. ).
17.04.046 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storage of stationary
tanks of flammable cryogenic fluids are to be prohibited.
The geographic limits referred to in Section 5806.2 of the California Fire Code in which
the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are
established as all locations of the city of Campbell which are residential and congested
commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
(Ord. ).
17.04.048 Establishment of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum gases
is prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the Califomia Fire Code, in which storage of
liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are established as all locations of the city of
Campbell that are residential or congested commercial areas.
Exceptions: LPG may be used for industrial operations or when natural gas would not
provide a viable substitute for LPG. Portable containers for temporary heating and/or
cooking uses may be permitted if stored and handled in accordance with this code.
Facilities in commercial areas for refueling portable or mobile LPG containers may be
approved by the fire code official on a case by case basis.
(Ord. ).
17.04.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code and the California Fire
Code.
The International Fire Code and the Califomia Fire Code are amended and changed in
the following respects:
Chapter 1, Division II
Administration
Chapter 1 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments: ,
SECTION 105 PERMITS
Section [A] 105.6.8 is amended to read as follows: ,
[A] 105.6.8 Compressed Gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use
or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NPT) of compressed gases in excess
of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.
Exceptions:
Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the
vehicle.
2. Inert and simple asphyxiants at or below the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.
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(Ord.
Amend Table 105.6.8 to read:
TABLE 105.8.8
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES
TYPE OF GAS AMOUNT
cubic feet at NTP
Corrosive 200
Flammable except c ogenic and li uefied etroleum ases 200
Hi hl toxic An amount
Inert and sim le ash iant 6,000
Irritant 200
Moderatel toxic 20
Other health hazards 650
Oxidizin including ox en 504
Pro horic An amount
Radioactive An amount
Sensitizer 200
Toxic An Amount
Unstable (reactive) Any amount
Amend Table 105.6.20 to read:
TABLE 105.6.20
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .
TYPE OF MATERIAL AMOUNT
Carcino ens 10 ounds
Combustible li uids See Section 105.6.16
Corrosive materials:
Gases ~ See Section 105.6.8
Liquids 55 gallons
Solids 500 ounds
C o ens See Section 105.6.10
Ex losive materials See Section 105.6.14
Flammable materials: ~
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids See Section 105.6.16
Solids 10 ounds
Highly toxic materials:
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids Any amount
Solids An amount
Moderatel toxic as See Section 105.6.8
Organic peroxides:
Liquids: Class I-IV Any Amount
Liquids: Class V No Permit Required
Solids: Class I-IV Any Amount
Solids: Class V No Permit Re wired
Oxidizing materials: i '
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Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids ~ Any amount
Solids: An amount
Other health hazards:
Liquids 55 gallons
Solids 500 ounds
Pyrophoric materials:
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids Any amount
Solids An amount
Radioactive materials:
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids See Section 105.6.50
Solids See Section 105.6.50
Toxic materials:
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids Any amount
Solids An amount
Unstable (reactive) materials: 4
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids Any amount
Solids An amount
Water reactive materials:
Liquids Any amount
Solids An amount
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.
a. 20 gallons when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in .
accordance with Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of 20 gallons or less.
b. 200 pounds when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in
accordance with Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of 200 pounds or less.
(Ord. )
Section [A] 105.6.48 is added to read as follows:
[A] 105.6.48 Day care facility. An operational permit is required to operate a business
as a day care facility for more than 6 people.
Section [A] 105.6.49 is added to read as follows:
[A] 105.6.49 Institutional. A permit is required to operate, maintain, or use any
institutional type occupancy. For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall be, but
is not limited to: hospitals, children's home, home or institution for insane or mentally
retarded persons, home or institution for the care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium,
nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes,. residential care homes for.
the elderly, out of home placement facilities, halfway house, and day care nurseries or
similar facility of any capacity.
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Section [A] 105.6.50 is added to read as follows
[A] 105.6.50 Radioactives. To store or handle at any installation more than one
microcurie (37,000 becquerel) of radioactive material not contained in a sealed source
or sources, or any amount of radioactive material for which a specific license from the
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Section [A] 105.7.3 is amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.7.3 Compressed Gases. A construction permit is required to install any piped
distribution system for compressed gases, or to install anon-flammable medical gas
manifold system. A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to, abandon,
remove, place temporarily out of service, close or substantially modify a compressed
gas system.
Exceptions:
Routine maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
The permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling
facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling of
compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or alteration
of the facility closure' plan. This 30-day period may be waived by the chief if there are
special circumstances requiring such waiver.
(Ord. )
Section [A] 105.7.4 is amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.7.4 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or
alteration to cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.10. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code
is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit.
(Ord. )
SECTION 106 INSPECTIONS
Section [A] 106.5 is added to read as follows:
[A] 106.5 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a development
shall be deemed completed until the installation of the required fire protection facilities
and access ways have been completed and approved. No final certificate of occupancy
may be granted until the Fire Department issues notice of final clearance of such fire
protection facilities and access ways to the Building Department.
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SECTION 108 BOARD OF APPEALS
Section [A] 108 is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:
[A] 108.1 Appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Section 17.80.010 of the
Campbell Municipal Code.
SECTION 109 VIOLATIONS
Section [A] 109.3 is amended to read:
[A] 109.3 Violation penalties. See Section 17.70.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
(Note: 17.70.010 refers to Article 3 of the Uniform Fire Code. Ord. 1693 § 10, 1988)
(Ord. ).
Chapter 2 of the 2012
amendments:
Chapter 2
DEFINITIONS
International Fire Code
SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are added/amended:
Add the following definition to read:
is adopted with the following
CARCINOGEN is a substance that causes the development of cancerous growths in
living tissue. A chemical is considered a carcinogen if'.
1. It has been evaluated by. the International Agency for Research on Cancer and
found to be a carcinogen or potential carcinogen, or
2. It is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen in the latest edition of the Annual
Report on Carcinogens published by the National Toxicology program, or
3. It is regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.
Amehd the following definition to read:
CONTINUOUS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM. A gas detection system where the
analytical instrument is maintained in continuous operation and sampling is performed
without interruption. Analysis is allowed to be performed on a cyclical basis at intervals
not to exceed 30 minutes. In occupied areas where air is re-circulated and not
exhausted to a treatment system (e.g. breathing zone), the fire code official may require.
a cyclical basis at intervals not to exceed 5 minutes. The gas detection system shall be
able to detect the presence• of a gas at or below the permissible exposure limit in
occupiable areas and at or below the'/:IDLH (or 0.05 LC 50 if not established IDLH) in
unoccupiable areas.
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Add the following definition to read:
CORROSIVE LIQUID. Corrosive liquid is
1. any liquid which, when in contact with living tissue, will cause destruction or
irreversible alteration of such tissue by chemical action; '
2. any liquid having a pH of 2 or less or 12.5 or more;
3. any liquid classified as corrosive by the U.S. Department of Transportation; and
4. .any material exhibiting the characteristics of corrosivity in accordance with Title 22,
California Code of Regulations §66261.22.
Add the following definition to read
DEVICE. Device is an appliance or piece of equipment that. plays an active part in the
proper functioning of the regulated systems. Examples include, but are not limited to the
following: smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors, manual pull stations, horns,
alarms, bells, warning lights, hydrants, risers, FDCs, standpipes, strobes, control panels,
transponders, and other such equipment used to detect, transmit, initiate, annunciate,
alarm, or respond according to the system design criteria.
Add the following definition.to read:
MODERATELY TOXIC GAS. A chemical or substance that has a median lethal
concentration (LC50) in air more than 2000 parts per million but not more than 5000
parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, when administered by continuous inhalation
for an hour, or less if death occurs within one hour, to albino rats weighing between 200
and 300 grams each.
Add the following definitidn to read:
MAXIMUM THRESHOLD QUANTITY (MAX TQ). Maximum Threshold Quantity (Max
TQ) is the maximum quantity of a moderately toxic or toxic gas, which may be stored in
a single vessel before a more stringent category of regulation is applied. The following
equation shall be used to calculate the Max TQ:
Max TQ (pounds) = LC50 (ppm) x 2 Ib.
For gas mixtures containing one or more toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic
components, LC50 shall be calculated using CGA Standards P-20 and P-23 as
referenced in Appendix E, Section E103.1.3.1 '
Add the following definition to read:
OTHER HEALTH HAZARD MATERIAL is a hazardous material which affects target
organs of the body, including but not limited to, those materials which produce liver
damage, kidney damage, damage to the nervous system, act on the blood to decrease
hemoglobin function, deprive the body tissue of oxygen or affect reproductive capabilities,
including mutations (chromosomal,damage) or teratogens (effect on fetuses).
Amend the following definition to read
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SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. Secondary containment is that level of containment that
•is external to and separate from primary containment and is capable of safely and
securely containing the material, without discharge, for a period of time reasonably
necessary to ensure detection and remedy of the primary containment failure.
Add the following definition to read:
SENSITIZER is a chemical that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or
animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the
chemical.
Amend the following definition to read:
WORKSTATION is a defined space or independent principal piece of equipment using
hazardous materials where a specific function, laboratory procedure or research activity
occurs. Approved or listed hazardous materials storage cabinets, flammable liquid
storage cabinets or gas cabinets serving a workstation are included as part of the
workstation. A workstation is allowed to contain ventilation equipment, fire protection
devices, electrical devices, and other processing and scientific equipment.
Chapter 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Chapter 3 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 311 VACANT PREMISES
Amend Section 311.1 to read:
311.1 General. Temporarily unoccupied buildings, structures, premises or portions
thereof, including tenant spaces, shall be safeguarded and maintained in accordance
with Sections 311.1 through 311.4
SECTION 316 HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS
Add Section 316.7 to read: BUILDING STANDARD
316.7 Roof Guardrails At Interior Courts. Roof openings into interior courts that are
bounded on all sides by building walls shall be protected with guardrails. The top of the
guardrail shall not be less than 42 inches in height above the adjacent roof surface that
can be walked on. Intermediate rails shall be designed and spaced such that a 12-inch
diameter sphere cannot pass through.
Exception:
Where the roof opening is greater thari 600 square feet in area.
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Chapter 4
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
Chapter 4 of the 2012 International Fire Code is not adopted.
' Chapter 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
Chapter 5 of the 2012 International Fire Code is .adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend Section 503.1 as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.2 and 'as per Fire Department
access road Standards.
Amend Section 503.2.1 as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security
gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of 13
feet 6 inches (4115 mm).
Exception:
When there are not more than two Group R, Division 3, or Group U occupancies,
the access road width may be modified by the fire code official.
SECTION 504 ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
Add Section 504.5 to read:
504.5 Access Control Devices. When access control devices including bars, grates,
gates, electric or magnetic locks or similar devices, which would inhibit rapid fire
department emergency access to or within the building are installed, such devices shall
be .approved by the fire code official. All electrically powered access control devices
shall be provided with an approved means for deactivation or unlocking from a single
location or otherwise approved by the fire department.
Access control devices shall also comply with Chapter 10 Egress.
SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE
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Add Section 510.1.1 as follows:
510.1.1 Obstruction by new buildings. When determined that a new structure
obstructs the line of sight emergency radio communications to existing buildings or to
any other locations, the developer of the structure shall provide and install the radio
retransmission equipment necessary to restore communications capabilities. The
equipment shall be located in an approved space or area within the new structure.
Chapter 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Chapter 6 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 605 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND
HAZARDS
Add Section 605.11 to read:
605.11 Immersion Heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks, sinks,
vats and similar operations shall be provided with approved over-temperature controls
and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of required protection devices
shall be provided.
SECTION 608 STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS
Add Section 608.6.4 to read:
608.6.4 Failure of Ventilation System. Failure of the ventilation system shall
automatically disengage the charging system.
Chapter 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND
FURNISHINGS
Chapter 8 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 806 DECORATIVE .VEGETATION IN NEW AND
EXISTING BUILDINGS
Amend Section 806.1.1 as follows:
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Display inside buildings. The display of Christmas trees and other decorative
vegetation shall be in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, §3.08 and Sections 806.1 through 806.5.
Exceptions:
1. Trees located in areas protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system
in accordance Section 903.1.1 or 903.3.1.2 shall not be prohibited in Groups
A, E, M, R-1 and R-2.
2. Trees shall be allowed within dwelling units in Group R-2 occupancies.
Chapter 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Chapter 9 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Amend Section 903.2 to read:
903.2 Where required: Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing
buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this Section or in
Sections 903 ;2.1 through 903.2.18 whichever is the more restrictive.
For the purposes of this section, firewalls used to separate building areas shall be
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall be without
openings or penetrations. ,
1. In other than residential buildings which require the installation of fire sprinklers
for all new buildings according to the California Residential Code an automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings and structures.
Exceptions:
a. Buildings and structures that do not exceed 1,000 square feet of building
area
b. Group S-2 or U occupancies used exclusively for vehicle parking and
meeting all of the following conditions:.
i. Noncombustible construction
ii. Maximum building area. not to exceed 5,000 square feet
iii. Structure is open on three (3) or more sides
iv. Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing buildings unless area
is separated by fire walls complying with CBC 706.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings
and structures when alterations or additions are made that create conditions
described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18.
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3. An automatic 'sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings
and structures, when additions are made that increase the building area to more
than 3,600 square feet.
Exception:
One or more 'additions made to a building after January 1, 2011 that do not
total more than 1,000 square feet of building area.
4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new basements
regardless of size and throughout existing basements that are expanded by more
than 50%.
5. Any change in the character of occupancy or in use of any building with a
building area equal to or greater than 3,600 square feet which, in the opinion of
the fire code official or building official would place the building into a more
hazardous division of the same occupancy group or into a different group of
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' Life Safety -Increased occupant load, public assembly areas, public meeting
areas churches, indoor amusement attractions, buildings with complex exiting
systems due to increased occupant loads, large schools/day-care facilities, large
residential care facilities with non-ambulatory
Fire Risks - High-piled combustible storage woodworking operations
hazardous operations using hazardous materials increased fuel loads (storage
of moderate to highly combustible materials), increased sources of ignition
(welding automotive repair with the use of flammable liquids and open flames).
Amend Section 903.3.1.1 to read:
903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where the provisions of this code require that a
building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1.
For new buildings having no designated use or tenant, the minimum sprinkler
design density shall be Ordinary Hazard Group 2. Where future use or tenant is
determined to require a higher density, the sprinkler system shall be augmented
to meet the higher density.
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Chapter 28
LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES
Chapter 28 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 2803 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Add Section 2803.8 to read:
2803.8 Fire Protection Water Supply System. An approved fire protection water.
supply ahd hydrant system suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be provided for
open storage yards and processing areas. Hydrant systems shall be installed in
accordance with NFPA 24.
Chapter 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
Chapter 33 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following.
amehdments:
SECTION 3304 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Add Section 3304.8 to read:
3304.8 Fire Walls. When firewalls are required, the wall construction shall be
completed (with all openings protected) immediately after the building is sufficiently
weather-protected at the location of the wall(s).
SECTION 3311 MEANS OF EGRESS
Amend Section 3311:1 as follows:
(B] 3311.1 Stairways Required. Each level Above the first story in multi-story buildings
that require two exit stairways shall be provided with at least two usable exit stairways
after the floor decking is installed. The stairways shall be continuous and discharge to
grade level. Stairways serving more than two floor levels shall be enclosed (with
openings adequately protected) after exterior walls/windows are in place. Exit stairs in
new and in existing, occupied buildings shall be lighted and maintained clear of debris
and construction materials at all times.
Exception:
For multi-story buildings, one of the required exit stairs may be obstructed on not
more than two contiguous floor levels for the purposes of stairway construction
(i.e., installation of gypsum board, painting, flooring, etc.).
Building Standard
Add Section 3311.1.1 to read:
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Section 3311.1.1 Required Means Of Egress. All buildings under construction shall
have at least one unobstructed means of egress. All means "of egress shall be identified
in the prefire plan see Section 3308.2.
Chapter 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS-GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 50 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 5001 GENERAL
Amend Section 5001.2.2.2 to read:
5001.2.2.2 Health Hazards The material categories listed in this section are classified
as health hazards. A material with a primary classification as a health hazard can also.
pose a physical hazard. ,
1. Highly toxic and toxic materials.
2. Corrosive materials.
3. Moderately toxic gas.
4. Other health hazards.
SECTION 5003 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Add Section 5003.1.3.1 to read:
5003.1.3.1 Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic Gases And Similarly Used Or
Handled Materials. The storage, use and handling of toxic, highly toxic and moderately
toxic gases in amounts exceeding Table 6004.2 or 6004.3 shall be in accordance with
this chapter and Chapter 60. Any toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic material that is
used or handled as a gas or vapor shall be in accordance with the requirements for
toxic, highly toxic or moderately toxic gases.
Add Section 5003.1.5 to read:
5003.1.5 Other Health Hazards. The storage, use and handling of materials classified
as other health hazards including carcinogens, irritants and sensitizers in amounts
exceeding 810 cubic feet for gases, 55 gallons for. liquids and 5,000 pounds for solids
shall be in accordance with Section 5003.
Add Section 5003.1.6 to read:
5003.1.6 Spill Control and Secondary Containment Requirements. A containment
system shall be required for all hazardous materials, which are liquids or solids at
normal temperature, and pressure (NTP) where a spill is determined to be a plausible
event and where such an event would endanger people, property or the environment.
Construction shall be substantial, capable of safely and securely containing a sudden
release without discharge. Design criteria shall be performance oriented and
constructed of physically and chemically compatible materials to resist degradation and
provide structural and functional integrity for a period of time reasonably necessary to
ensure detection, mitigation, and repair of the primary system. Regardless of quantities,
spill control and secondary containment shall also comply with Section 5004.2.
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Amend Sec. 5003.2.2.1 to read:
5003.2.2.1 Design And Construction. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related
components used for hazardous materials shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and
fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained and shall be
of adequate strength and durability to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic
stress; and exposure to which they are subject.
2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with ASME A13.1 and the Santa
Clara County Fire Chiefs Marking Requirements and Guidelines for Hazardous
Materials and Hazardous Waste to indicate the material conveyed.
3. Readily accessible manual valves or automatic remotely activated fail-safe .
emergency shutoff valves shall be installed on supply piping and tubing at the
following locations:
3.1. The point of use.
3.2. .The tank, cylinder or bulk use.
4. Manual emergency shutoff valves and controls for remotely activated emergency "
shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible accessible
and indicated by means of a sign.
5. Backflow prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of
hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized
discharge of hazardous materials.
6. Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of:
Health hazard Class 3 or 4
Flammability Class 4
Reactivity Class 4
in accordance with NFPA 704 are carried in pressurized piping above 15 pounds per
square inch gauge (psig)(103 Kpa), an approved means of leak detection,
emergency shutoff and excess flow control shall be provided. Where the piping
originates from within a hazardous material storage room or area, the excess flow
control shall be located within the storage room or area. Where the piping originates
from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to the bulk
source as practical.
Exceptions:
1. Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.
2. Piping for pressure relief devices.
7. Secondary containment or equivalent protection from spills shall be provided for
piping for liquid hazardous materials and for highly toxic and toxic corrosive gases
above threshold quantities listed in Tables 6004.2 and 6004.3. Secondary
containment includes, but is not limited to double walled piping.
Exceptions:
1.- Secondary containment is not required for toxic corrosive gases if the piping
is constructed of inert materials.
2. Piping under sub-atmospheric conditions if the piping is equipped with an
alarm and fail-safe-to-close valve activated by a loss of vacuum.
8. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever the regulated gas
may be subjected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be sized to provide
protection for piping and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of
regulated materials.
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Amend Section 5003.2.2.2 to read:
5003.2.2.2 Additional Regulation for Supply Piping for Health-Hazard Materials.
Supply piping and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4
shall be in accordance with ASME 631.3 and the following:
8.1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of toxic, highly toxic, or
highly volatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded, threaded or
flanged brazed connections throughout except for connections within an
ventilated exhausted enclosure if the material is a gas, or an approved
method of drainage or containment is provided for connections if the material
is a liquid.
8.2. .Piping and tubing shall not be located within corridors, within any portion
of a means of egress required to be enclosed in' fire-resistance-rated
construction or in concealed spaces in areas not classified as Group H
Occupancies.
EXCEPTION:
Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors and
the floor or roof above or in concealed space above other occupancies
when installed in accordance with Section 415.8.6.3 of the California
Building Code as required for Group H, Division 5 Occupancies.
8.3. All primary piping for toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases shall
pass a helium leak test of 1x10-9 cubic centimeters/second where practical,
or shall pass testing in accordance with an approved, nationally recognized
standard. Tests shall be conducted by a qualified "third party" not involved
with the construction of the piping and control systems.
Amend Section 5003.3.1 as follows:
5003.3.1 Unauthorized Discharges. When hazardous materials are released in
quantities reportable under state, federal or local regulations or when there is release or
a threatened release that presents a threat to health, property or the environment, the
fire code official shall be notified immediately in an approved manner and the following
procedures required in accordance with Sections 5003.3.1.1 through 5003.3.1.4.
Add Sec. 5003.5.2 to read:
5003.5.2 Ventilation Ducting. Product conveying ducts for venting hazardous materials
operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the
direction of flow.
Add Sec. 5003.5.3 to read:
5003.5.3 "H" Occupancies. In "H" occupancies, all piping and tubing may be required
to be identified when there is any possibility of confusion with hazardous materials
transport tubing or piping. Flow direction indicators are required.
Add Sec. 5003.9.11 to read:
5003.9.11 Fire Extinguishing Systems For Workstations Dispensing, Handling or
Using Hazardous Materials. Combustible and non-combustible workstations, which
dispense, handle or use hazardous materials, shall be protected by an approved
automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Section 2703.10.
Exception:
Internal fire protection is not required for Biological Safety Cabinets that carry
NSF/ANSI certification where quantities of flammable liquids in use or storage
within the cabinet do not exceed 500m1.
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SECTION 5004 STORAGE
Amend Section 5004.2.1 as follows:
5004.2.1 Spill Control for Hazardous Material Liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas
used for storage of hazardous material liquids shall be provided with spill control to
prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar
surfaces in outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest
single vessel by one of the following methods:
1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in
outdoor locations.
2., Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas provided with liquid-tight
raised or recessed sills or dikes.
3. Sumps and collection systems.
4. Otherapproved engineered systems.
Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be
constructed of noncombustible material, and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible
with the material stored. When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not
required at perimeter openings having an open-grate trench across the opening that
cohnects to an approved collection system.
Amend Section 5004.2.2 as follows:
5004.2.2 Secondary Containment for Hazardous Material Liquids and Solids.
Buildings, rooms or areas used for the storage of hazardous materials liquids or solids
shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with this section.
Delete Table: 5004.2.2 REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS STORAGE
Amend Section 5004.2.2.2 as follows:
5004.2.2.2 Incompatible Materials. Incompatible materials shall be separated from
each other in independent_secondary containment systems.
Chapter 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Chapter 56 of the 2012 International Fire Code is not adopted with the exception of the
following Sections:
Amend Section 5601.1 to read:
5601.1 Scope: For explosives requirements see Califomia Code of Regulations, Title
19, Division 1, Chapter 10 and section 5601.2 of this chapter. For fireworks
requirements see California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 and
section 5601.3 of this chapter. For small arms ammunition, see Section 5601.5 of this
chapter.
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Exceptions:
1. The armed Forces of the United States, Coast Guard or National Guard.
2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States Pharmacopoeia.
3. The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory, law
enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
4. Items preempted by federal regulations.
Add Section 5601.2 is to read:
5601.2 Explosives. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of
explosives are prohibited.
Add Section 5601.3 is to read:
5601.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of
fireworks, including those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the California State
Fire Marshal, are prohibited. ,
Exceptions:
1. Storage, handling and use of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects outside of
buildings when used for public or proximate audience displays, motion picture,
television, theatrical and group entertainment productions and when in
accordance with Title 19 of the Califomia Code of Regulations.
2. Storage, handling and use of pyrotechnic special effects fireworks inside of
buildings when used for proximate audience displays or special effects in
theatrical, television, motion picture and group entertainment productions when in
accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations and when in
buildings equipped throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system.
Add Section 5601.4 is to read:
5601.4 Rocketry. The storage, handling, and use of model rockets shall be in
accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations and as approved by the
fire code official.
Add Sections 5601.5 through 5601.5.3.2.3 to read:
5601.5 Small Arms Ammunition-General. Indoor storage and display of black powder,
smokeless propellants and small arms ammunition shall comply with Sections 5601.5.1
through 5601.5.4.2.3.
5601.5.1 Packages. Smokeless propellants shall be stored in approved shipping
containers conforming to DOTn 49 CFR, Part 173.
5601.5.1.1 Repackaging. The bulk repackaging of smokeless propellants, black
powder and small arms primers shall not be performed in retail establishments.-
5601.5.1.2 Damaged packages. Damaged containers shall not be repackaged.
Exception: Approved repackaging of damaged containers of smokeless propellant into
containers of the same type and size as the original container.
5601.5.2 Storage in Group R occupancies. The storage of small arms ammunition in
Group R occupancies shall comply with Sections 5601.5.2.1 through 5601.5.2.3.
5601.5.2.1 Smokeless propellants. Smokeless propellants intended for personal use
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in quantities not exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) are permitted to be stored in Group R-3
occupancies where kept ih original containers. Smokeless powder in quantities
exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) but not exceeding 50 pounds (23 kg) are permitted to be
stored in Group R-3 occupancies where kept in a wooden box or cabinet having walls of
at least 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness.
5601.5.2.2 Black powder. Black powder intended for personal use in quantities not
exceeding 20 pounds (9 kg) are permitted to be stored in Group R-3 occupancies where
kept in original containers ahd stored in a wooden box or cabinet having walls of at least
1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness ,
5601.5.2.3 Small arms primers. No more than 10,000 small arms primers shall be
stored in Group R-3 occupancies.
5601.5.3 Display and storage in Group M occupancies. The display and storage of
small arms ammunition in Group M occupancies shall comply with Sections 5601.5.3.1
through 5601.5.3.2.3.
5601.5.3.1 Display. The display of small arms ammunition in Group M occupancies
shall comply with Sections 5601.5.3.1.1 through 5601.5.3.1.3.
5601.5.3.1.1 Smokeless propellant. No more than 20 pounds (9 kg) of smokeless
propellants, each in containers of 1 pound (0.454 kg) or less capacity, shall be
displayed in Group M occupancies.
5601.5.3.1.2 Black powder. No more than 1 pound (0.454 kg) of black powder shall be
displayed in Group M occupancies.
5601.5.3.1.3 Small arms primers. No more than 10,000 small arms primers shall be
displayed in Group M occupancies.
5601.5.3.2 Storage. The storage of small arms ammunition in Group M occupancies
shall comply with Sections 5601.5.3.2.1 through 5601.5.3.2.3.
5601.5.3.2.1 Storage of Smokeless propellant. Commercial stocks of smokeless
propellants not on display shall not exceed 100 pounds (45 kg). Quantities exceeding
20 pounds (9 kg), but not exceeding 100 pounds (45 kg) shall be stored in portable
wooden boxes having walls of at least 1 inch (25 mm) nominal thickness.
5601.5.3.2.2 Black powder. Commercial stocks of black powder not on display shall
not exceed 50 pounds (23 kg) and shall be stored in a type 4 indoor magazine. When
black powder and smokeless propellants are stored together in the same magazine, the
total quantity shall not exceed that permitted for black powder.
5601.5.3.2.3 Small arms primers. Commercial stocks of small arms primers not on
display shall not exceed 750,000. Storage shall be arranged such that not more than
100,000 small arms primers are stored in any one pile and piles are at least 15 feet
(4572 mm) apart.
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Chapter 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Chapter 57 of .the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 5704 STORAGE
Amend section 5704.2.7.5.8 to read:
5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with
Section 3404.2.9.6.6 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA
liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by
Sections 3406.4 or 3406.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350.
An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.6 shall be
provided to prevent the overfilling of Class IIIB liquid storage tanks connected to fuel-
burning equipment inside buildings.
Add section 5704.2.7.5.9 to read:
5704.2.7.5.9 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or
combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, approved by the fire
code official, that sends an alarm ,signal to a constantly attended location and
immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic shutoff shall
be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on-site for
a period of five (5) years.
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Chapter 60
HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
Chapter 60 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
SECTION 6001 GENERAL
Add Sec. 6001.3 to read:
6001.3 Moderately Toxic Gases With a LC50 Equal To Or Less Than 3000 Parts
Per Million. Notwithstanding the hazard class definition in Section 3702, moderately
toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million shall additionally comply with
the requirements for toxic gases in Section 6004 of this code.
Amend Sec. 6004 to read:
SECTION 6004 HIGHLY TOXIC, TOXIC AND MODERATELY TOXIC
COMPRESSED GASES INCLUDING THOSE USED
AS REFRIGERANTS.
Add Sec. 6004.1.4 to read:
6004.1.4 Automatic Shut-Off Valve. An automatic shut-off valve, which is of a fail-safe
to close design, shall be provided to shut off the supply of highly toxic gases for any of
the following:
1. Activation of a manual fire alarm system.
2. Activation of the gas detection system.
3. Failure of emergency power.
4. Failure of primary containment.
5. Seismic activity.
6. Failure of required ventilation. .
7. Manual activation at an approved remote location.
Add Sec. 6004.1.5 to read:
6004.1.5 Emergency Control Station. Signals from emergency equipment used for
highly toxic gases shall be transmitted to an emergency control station or other
approved monitoring station, which is continually staffed by trained personnel.
Add Sec. 6004.1.6 to read:
6004.1.6 Maximum Threshold Quantity.. Toxic gases stored or used in quantities
exceeding the maximum threshold quantity in a single vessel per control area or
outdoor control area shall comply with the additional requirements for highly toxic. gases
of Section 6004 of this code.
Moderately toxic gases stored or used in quantities exceeding the maximum threshold
quantity in a single vessel per control area or outdoor control area shall comply with the
additional requirements for toxic gases of Section 6004 of this code
Add Section 6004.1.7 to read:
6004.1.7 Reduced Flow Valve. All containers of materials other than lecture bottles
containing Highly Toxic material and having a vapor pressure exceeding 29 psia shall
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be equipped with a reduced flow valve when available. If a reduced flow valve is not
available, the container shall be used with aflow-limiting device. All flow limiting devices
shall be part of the valve assembly and visible to the eye when possible; otherwise, they
shall be installed as close as possible to the cylinder source.
Add Section 6004.1.8 to read:
6004.1.8 Fire Extinguishing Systems. Buildings and covered exterior areas for
storage and use areas of materials regulated by this Chapter shall be protected by an
automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13. The design of the sprinkler
system for any room or area where highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases are
stored, handled or used shall be in accordance with Section 5004.5.
Add Section 6004.1..9 to read:
6004.1.9 Local Gas Shut Off. Manual activation controls shall be provided at locations
near the point of use and near the source, as approved by the fire code official. The fire
code official may require additional controls at other places, including, but not limited to,
the, entry to the building, storage or use areas, and emergency control stations.
Manual activated shut-off valves shall be of afail-safe-to-close design.
Add Section 6004.1.10 to read:
6004.1.10 Exhaust Ventilation Monitoring. For highly toxic gases and toxic gases
exceeding threshold quantities, a continuous monitoring system shall be provided to
assure that the required exhaust ventilation rate is maintained. The monitoring system
shall initiate a local alarm. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and shall be
designed to provide warning both inside and outside of the interior storage, use, or
handling area
Add Section 6004.1.11 to read:
6004.1.11 Emergency Response Plan. If the preparation of an emergency response
plan for the facility is not required by any other law, responsible persons shall prepare, '
or cause to be prepared, and filed with the fire code official, a written emergency
response plan. If the preparation of an emergency response plan is required by other
law, a responsible person shall file a copy of the plan with the fire code official.
Add section 6004.1.12 to read:
6004.1.12 Cylinder Leak Testing. Cylinders shall be tested for leaks immediately upon
delivery and again immediately prior to departure. Testing shall be approved by the fire
code official in accordance with appropriate nationally recognized industry standards
and practices, if any. Appropriate remedial action shall be immediately undertaken when
leaks are detected
Add Sec. 6004.1.13 to read:
6004.1.13 Inert Gas Purge System. Gas systems shall be provided with dedicated
inert gas purge systems. A dedicated inert.gas purge system may be used to purge
more than one gas, provided the gases are compatible. Purge gas systems inside
buildings shall be located in an approved gas cabinet unless the system operates by
vacuum demand.
Add Sec. 6004.1.14 to read: ~ '
6004.1.14 Seismic Shutoff Valve. An automatic seismic shut-off valve, which is of a
` fail-safe to close design, shall be provided to shutoff the supply of highly toxic, toxic and
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moderately toxic gases with an LCso less than 3000 parts per million upon a seismic
event within 5 seconds of a horizontal sinusoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration
of 0.3G (1.47m/sect) and a period of 0.4 seconds.
Amend Section 6004.2 to read:
6004.2 Indoor Storage and Use. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, toxic and
moderately toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.2.1
through 6004.2.2.10.3.3. The threshold quantity for highly toxic, toxic and moderately
toxic gases for indoor storage and use are set forth in Table 6004.2.
Add Table 6004.2 to read:
Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic.and Moderately Toxic Gases
for Indoor Stora a and Use
Hi hl Toxic 0
Toxic 10 cubic feet
Moderate) Toxic 20 cubic feet
Amend Section 6004.2.1 to read:
6004.2.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the indoor storage .
and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be as set
forth in Sections 3704.2.1.1 through 3704.2.1.3. -
Amend Sec. 6004.2.1.1 to read:
6004.2.1.1 Quantities Not Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Quantity per Control -
Area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases in
amounts exceeding the maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table
6004.2 shall be in accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004.1 and 6004.2.
Amend Sec. 6004.2.2 to read:
6004.2.2 General Indoor Requirements. The general requirements applicable to the
indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shallt be in
accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.1 through 6004.2.2.10.3.
Moderately toxic gases with an LCSB less than 3000 parts per million shall comply with
the requirements for toxic gases in Sections 6004.2.2.1 through 6004.2.2.10.3
All other moderately toxic gases exceeding the threshold quantity shall comply with the
requirements for toxic gases in Sections 6004.2.2.1 through 6004.2.2.7.
Amend Sec. 6004.2.2.7 to read:
6004.2.2.7 Treatment Systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted
enclosures and gas rooms and .local exhaust systems required in Section 6004.2.2.4
and 6004.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be
utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The.-
treatment system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through
6004.2.2.7.5 and Section 510 of the California Mechanical Code.
Exceptions:
1. Highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases storage. A treatment system is
not required for cylinders, containers and tanks in storage when all of the
following are provided:
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1.1. Valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plug or caps.
1.2. Hand wheel-operated valves have handles secured to prevent
movement.
1.3. Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in
accordance with Section 6004.2.2.3.
Amend 6004.2.2.10.2 to read:
6004.2.2.10.2. Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and
transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a~ short-term hazard
condition is detected. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and shall provide
warning both inside and outside the area where the gas is detected. The audible alarm
shall be distinct from all other alarms.
Amend Section 6004.3 to read:
6004.3 Outdoor Storage and Use. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic, toxic
and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.3.1
through 6004.3.4. The threshold quantity for highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic
gases for outdoor storage and use are set forth in Table 6004.3.
Add Table 6004.3 to read:
Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic and Moderately Toxic Gases for
Outdoor Stora a and Use
Hi hl Toxic 0
Toxic 10 cubic feet
Moderate) Toxic 20 cubic feet
Amend Section 6004.3.1 to read:
6004.3.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the outdoor storage
and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic compressed gases shall be as set
forth in Sections 6004.3.1.1 through 6004.3.1.3.
Amend Section 600.4.3.1.1
6004.3.1.1 Quantities Not Exceeding The Maximum Allowable Quantity Per
Control Area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in amounts
exceeding the threshold quantity per control area set forth in Table 6004.3 shall be in
accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004.1, and 6004.3.
Moderately toxic gases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million in amounts
exceeding the threshold quantity in Table 6004.3 shall comply with the requirements for
toxic gases in Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004.1 and 6004.3.
Moderately toxic gases in amounts. exceeding the threshold quantity in Table 6004
shall comply with the requirements for toxic gases in Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, 6004
and 6004.3.2.1 through 6004.3.2.5.
Amend Section 6004.3.3 to read:
6004.3.3 Outdoor Storage Weather Protection For Portable Tanks and Cylinders.
Weather protection in accordance with Section 5004.13 shall be provided for portable
tanks and cylinders located outdoors and not within gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures. The storage area shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 5004.5.
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Chapter 64
PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
Chapter 64 of the 2012 International Fire Code is adopted with the following
amendments:
Add Section 6405.3.1 to read:
6405.3.1 Silane distribution systems automatic shutdown. Silane distribution
systems shall automatically shut down at the source upon activation of the gas'
detection system at levels above the alarm level and/or failure of the ventilation system
for the Silane distribution system.
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Title 18 '
BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 18.04 -BUILDING CODE
Chapter 18.05 -POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARD
Chapter 18.06 -POST-DISASTER DEMOLITION
Chapter 18.07 -DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
Chapter 18.08 -PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 18.09 -ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 18.10 -CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Chapter 18.11 -CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter 18.12 -MECHANICAL CODE ~
.Chapter 18.16 -ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 18.20 -PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Chapter 18.21 -STATE HISTORICAL CODE
Chapter 18.24 -SWIMMING POOLS
Chapter 18.26 -GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Chapter 18.28 -HOUSE MOVING AND OVERSIZE OBJECT MOVING
Chapter 18.32 -DETERMINATION OF SCOPE OF WORK
Chapter 18.36 -HOUSE NUMBERING
Chapter 18.50 -PENALTIES
Chapter 18.60 -IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 18.70 - WOODBURNING APPLIANCES
Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE
Sections:
18.04.010 Adoption of the International Building Code.
18.04.020 Portions not adopted.
18.04.030 Portions modified.
18.04.035 Construction debris. '
18.04.040 Camo cars and/or trailers.
18.04.045 Fee schedule.
18.04.046 Exemption from fees.
18.04.052 Hours of construction-Time and noise limitations.
18.04.010 Adoption of the International Building Code.
The city council adopts a International Building Code for the regulation of construction, alteration,
renovating and remodeling of buildings and structures, the issuance of permits therefore and enforcement
thereof which Building Code is as follows: All of the provisions of the International Building Code of 2908
2012, Volumes 1 and 2 of the International Code Council, as amended in ;?040 2013 by the State of
California in the State Building Standard Regulations (Title 24), hereinafter termed the "California Building
Code," and each and all of the regulations;' appendices, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of
such California Building Code (one copy of which code has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as
if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted, as sections of this chapter bearing the same numerical
sections, designations, titles as appear in the California Building Code except as excepted, modified or
amended in this chapter. '
18.04.020 Portions not adopted.
The following chapters, parts or provisions of the California Building Code are not adopted:
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, G, H, K, L, and M.
18.04.030 Portions modified.
The following sections are either enacted in modification of the California Building Code, adopted by
reference or are added in place of those sections, parts and/or provisions of the California Building Code
which have not been adopted:
(a) (1) An additional sentence is added to Chapter 1; Division ll, Administration Section 114.4, to
read: "For penalty clause, see Section 10.50.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code."
(2) An additional sentence is added to Chapter 1, Division 11, Administration Section 110.6 to
read: "Approvals of the Building Division are granted to allow work to proceed and are not
necessarily for code compliance. See Section 104.11."
(b) Chapter 1, ADMINSTRATION, Section 109.6 Refunds. Shall be replaced with the following text:
"The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid
when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee
paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The_ building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application
filed by the original perrnittees permit holder not later than 180 days after the date of fee
payment."
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(c) Section 1905.1.8, ACI 318 Section 22.10.1 shall 6e modified to delete ACI 318, Section 22.10
and replace with the following: '
22.10 -Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D,
EorF.
22.10.1 -Structures assigned to seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not
have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are
permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the
supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.
Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwelling three stones or less in
height, the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member is
permitted to exceed the footing thickness.
(b) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings
liave•at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be
smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times
the grosss cross-sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar shall be
provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement
shall be provided at corners and intersections.
Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwelling three stones or less in
height and constructed with stud bearing walls, plain concrete footings with at
least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are
permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross-sectional
area of the footing. '
(d) Sectioh x-7044 1705.3 Concrete Construction. Shall be modified to read:
1705.3 Concrete construction. The special inspections and veriFcations for concrete
construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3
Exception: Special, inspections shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above
grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing
is based on a specific compressive strength,. P'c, no greater than 2, 500 pounds per square inch
(Psi) (17.2 Mpa).
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(e) Section R403.1.3 (2013 CRC), Modify Section R403.1.3 by adding wording to the first sentence
of the first paragraph to specify the minimum amount of longitudinal reinforcing, to read:
R403.1.3 Seismic reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, Dt
and Dz, as established in Table R301.2(1), shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two
continuous lonoitudinal reinforcina bars. one ton and one bottom and not smaller than No. 4
bars. Bottom reinforcing shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear form the bottom
of the footing.
(t) Section R602.10.4 and Table R602.10.3(3) (2013 CRC). Add a new footnote "e" to the end of
CRC Table R602:10.3(3) , to read:'
e. In Seismic Design Categories Do, Dt, and D2, Method GB is not permitted and
the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single. family dwellings and
accessory structures.
Add the "e"footnote notation in the title of Table R602.10.3(3) to read.'
TABLE R602.10.3(3)e
Add a new subsection R602.10.4.4, to read:
R802.10.4.4 Limits on methods GP and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories Do, D~, and Dz,
Method GB is not permitted for use as intermittent braced wall panels, but gypsum board is
permitted to be installed when required by this Section to be placed on the opposite side of the
studs from other types of braced wall panel sheathing, Seismic Design Categories Do, Dt, and
Oz, the use of Method PCP is limited to on-story single family dwellings and accessory
structures.
(g) Section 2308.9.3 is amended by deleting Item Numbers 5 and 7
(h) Chapter 31, Section 3109.4.1 is amended to read: "The top of the barrier shall be at least 60
inches (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the
swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier
shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the
swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to
be at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance
between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
18.04.035 Construction debris.
Every building permit application shall contain the following notice:
"NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 11.32 of the Campbell Municipal Code, any dirt or debris generated
at a construction site that is allowed to remain on a public right of way for more than twelve (12)
hours may be removed by the City AT THE EXPENSE OF THE APPLICANT FOR THIS BUILDING
PERMIT. FAILURE TO PAY THE EXPENSE WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF FURTHER
BUILDING INSPECTIONS."
18.04.040 Camp cars and/or trailers.
A. Definition. A "camp car' and/or "trailer," subject to the provisions of this chapter, means any unit or
structure designed, constructed and/or used for living or sleeping purposes or~human habitation,
which is equipped with wheels or similar devices for the purpose of transporting the unit and/or
structure from place to place, whether by motive power or by other means.
B. Building Code Requirements. Any camp car and/or trailer, as defined in Section 18.04.040, shall
constitute the same as a dwelling for purpose of the requirements of the California State Division of
Housing.
C. Temporary Location.
(1) No camp car and/or trailer shall be connected to utilities or used for living or sleeping purposes
or as a place of human habitation within the city except for the same be located and maintained
with a trailer park as specified under the provisions of Section 21.72.120(L), and existing
nonconforming trailer parks.
(2) Exception.. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, transient camp cars
andlor trailers may be parked for visitation purposes for a period not to exceed fifteen days.
Trailers shall not exceed eighteen feet in length and shall be parked on private property. The
city building division shall be notified as to calendar dates of visitation and the address of the
property.
18.04.045 Fee schedule.
Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION, Section 109 FEES, subsection 109.2 Schedule of permit fees, shall
be amended to read: "The City Council shall establish all fees by Resolution."
18.04.046 Exemption from fees.
(a) Owners of single-family dwellings and accessory buildings that conform to the permitted uses in an
R-1 zoning district, regardless of the current zoning of the property, which is-their principal place of
residence, are exempt from building permit fees for reconstruction of a building which was damaged
or destroyed•by earthquake, fire, flood or other causes over which the owner had no control;
provided that compliance with any building code or other ordinance requirement of the city or any
other applicable law shall not be deemed a cause aver which the owner has not control; and further
provided there are.no additional square feet of floor area added.
(b) Capital improvement projects involving city owned property requiring building permits and city council
approval shall be exempt from building permit fees. , .
18.04.052 Hours of construction-Time and noise limitations.
Construction activity shall be limited to the hours of eight a.m, and five p.m. daily, Monday through
Friday. Saturday hours of construction shall be nine a.m. 'and four p.m. There shall be no
construction activity on Sundays or National Holidays.
No loud environmentally disruptive noise over fifty dbs., such as air compressors without mufflers,
continuously running motors or generators, loud playing musical instruments or radios will be allowed
during the authorized hours of construction, Monday through Saturday, where such noise may be a
nuisance to adjacent residential neighbors. Such nuisances shall be discontinued.
Exception.
(a) Construction activity is permitted for homeowner permits, when the work is being performed by
dnly the owner of the property, provided no construction activity or loud noises are conducted
prior to six a.m. or after seven p.m., Monday through Saturday, and prior to eight a.m. or after
six p.m. on Sundays or National Holidays.
(b) Where emergency conditions exist, as determined by the building official, construction activity or
construction noise may be permitted at any hour or day of the week. Such emergencies shall be
completed as rapidly as possible to prevent any disruption to the residential neighborhood.
(c) When the building official determines that construction activity and/or construction noises will
not be detrimental to the adjacent neighbors, an exception to the time of work activity may be
granted to the general contractor who shall be responsible for controlling the site for loud
disruptive noises as described above. Hours of operation shall be determined by the building
officiaton a case-by-case basis. '
If the building official determines that construction activity and/or construction noises, as described
herein above, are unreasonably interfering in the reasonable use and enjoyment of adjacent properties,
the building official shall notify the general contractor in writing that the exception has been voided and
canceled and the construction time and noise conditions as described in Section 18.04.052 shall apply
immediately and the general contractor shall be subject to the penalty(ies) as provided for in this code.
(d), (1) Construction activity, under contracts awarded by the city for
public improvements, shall be allowed during the working hours specified by the city
engineer, as described in the construction project contract documents. Such working hours
shall be designed to prevent unnecessary hazard or inconvenience to members of the
public. In establishing such working hours, the city engineer may consider:
(A) The impact of the work on vehicular and pedestrian traffic;
(B) The proximity of the work to residential neighborhoods, schools, hospitals and
libraries; and
(C) Other factors relating to the public safety, health and~welfare.
(2) Deviation from the working hours specified in the contract documents shall be deemed a
violation of a mandatory provision of the code.
Chapter 18.05 POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARD
Sections:
18.05.010 Intent.
18.05.020 Aoolication of provisions.
18.05.030 Definitions.
18.05.040 Placards.
78.05.010 Intent.
This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for
continued occupancy after any natural or man-made disaster. The chapter further authorizes the division
of building and safety and the department of public works, as well as authorized representatives of those
departments, to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon
completion of a safety assessment.
18.05.020 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable, following each natural or man-made disaster, to all
buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Campbell. The council may extend the
provisions as necessary to protect the health, safety or welfare of the community.
18.05.030 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter: "Safety assessment" means a visual, nondestructive examination of
a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy following a
natural or manmade disaster.
18.05.040 Placards.
(a) The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the
condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. Copies of actual placards are set out at
the end of this section as Exhibit 18.05.040
(1) "Inspected-Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building or structure wherein
no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is
no damage to the building or structure..
(2) "Restricted Use" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein
the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual
who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will
clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy.
(3) "Unsafe-Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been
damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures
posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in
writing by the department that posted the building, upon establishment of suitable conditions
necessary to ensure a reasonable level of safety. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized
to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition
order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage
encountered.
(b) The number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the name of the department, its address and
phone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.
(c) Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or
covered until done so by an authorized representative of the department or upon written notification
from the department. '
Exhibit 18.05.040
INSPECTED
LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED
Tliis sauGUra has bean inspected (as indiraleJ Wte:
belanl an0 no apparent stmca+ml nazartl rtes -
been fiund. Tme: '
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increase damage end risk.(
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Report any unsa'e crntlttion ro bWl authorltias: wrd15ms far the City of Campbell.
Ra-inspedian may be recuiredl Inspector lR+/gency
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Faciity Name and Address:
Do Not Remove, Alter or Cover this Placard until
Authorized by the Building Official of the City of Campbell
Per Citl d Camabea- Nwcipal GoCe
l:rarer to a5Pp5GeI5S:IEH SPFEI Y ASSESSNENI N tt;ANa
RESTRICTED USE
Caution: This strucatre Ins been Inspected and Data:. '
bund to be damaged as described below.
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Envy, occupancy, and bwful use are
restrlclerl as indicated below:
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Fadli[y Name antl Address:
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(THIS PLAGAND IS NO1.A DEMOLITION ONDEft!)
Chapter 18.06 POST-DISASTER DEMOLITION
Sections:
18.06.010 Intent.
18.06.020 Application of provisions.
18.06.030 Definitions.
18.06.040 Demolition criteria.
18.06.050 Demolition criteria for historic buildings or structures.
18.06.060 Board of aooeals
18.06.010 Intent.
This chapter established demolition criteria for all buildings and structures damaged, as a result of a
disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the city council, to the degree where
demolition is a viable alternative to repair.
18.06.020 Application of provisions.
The provisions of this chapter are applicable following each disaster when a local emergency has
been declared by the city council to all buildings and structures regulated by the City of Campbell. The
council may extend the provisions as necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.
18.06.030 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
"Event" means any natural occurrence which results in the declaration of a disaster and shall include
wind storms, earthquakes, floods and other similar'incidents. ~
"Civil engineer" means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering
as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
"Historic building or structure" means any building or structure included on the national register of
historic places, or points of interest, or a local register of historic places. Historic buildings and structures
shall also include those buildings and structures within a recognized historic district wherein the specific
building has historic significance.
"State historic preservation officer (SHPO)" means the individual appointed by the Governor,
pursuant to Section'101(b)(1) of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, to
administer the State Historic Preservation Program.
18.06.040 Demolition criteria.
(a) Within five days after the event, any building or structure determined by the building official after a
field survey by a licensed engineer registered with the State of California that such a structure
represents an imminent hazard to public health and safety, or poses an imminent threat to the public
right-of-way, shall be condemned and after duly noticed and processed shall be demolished.
Notification shall be to the owner and each tenant of the structure. If a liability release can be signed,
private property may be recovered prior to demolition. Such a release shall be discussed with the city
attorney before entry into such a building may take place. Demolition may take place after the above
notice has been mailed. Notice to the owner shall be by the U.S. Postal mail service to the last
known address as given in the county assessor's rolls.
(1) Whenever possible, within reasonable limits as determined by the building official, the building
or structure shall be braced or shored by the owner in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard
to public health and safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.
(2) Whenever bracing or shoring by the owner is determined not to be reasonable, the building
official shall cause the building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished.
Such condemnation and demolition shall be pertormed in the interest of the public health and
safety without a condemnation hearing as otherwise required by this code. Prior to commencing
demolition, the building official shall photographically record the entire building or structure.
(b) If, after the specified time frame noted in subsection (a) of this section, any building or structure is
determined by the building official to represent a hazard to the health and safety of the public, or to
pose a threat to the public right-of-way„ the building official shalt duly notify the building owners and
proceed with a condemnation hearing within ten business days of the notice in accordance with
Chapter 6.10.
(c) For any building or structure wherein the owner has decided to demolish rather than repair, the
owner, or owner's representative, shall follow the established procedures to secure a demolition
permit.
18.08.050 Demolition criteria for historic buildings or structures.
(a) If within five days after the event any historic building or structure is determined by the building
official to represent an imminent hazard to the health and safety of the public, or to pose an imminent
threat to the public right-of-way, the building official, after obtaining a second engineering opinion,
shall notify the State Historic Preservation Officer and the local historic preservation officer and the
local historic preservation board, that one of the following actions will be taken:
(1) Whenever possible, within reasonable limits as determined by the building official, the building
or structure shall be braced or shored in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard to public
health and safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.
(2) Whenever bracing or shoring is determined not to be reasonable, the building official shall
cause the building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished. Such
condemnation and demolition shall be performed in the interest of the public health and safety
without a condemnation hearing as otherwise required by this code. Prior to commencing
demolition, the building official shall photographically record the entire building or structure.
(b) If, after the specified time frame rioted in subsection (a) of this section, and less than thirty days after
the event, a historic building or structure is determined by the building official to represent a hazard
to the health and safety of the public, or to pose a threat to the public right-of-way, the building
official shall duly notify the building owner of his/her intent to proceed with a condemnation hearing
within. ten business days of the notice in accordance with Chapter 6.10. The building official shall
notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in accordance with the Natidnal Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended in its intent to hold a condemnation hearing.
'(c) For any historic building or structure wherein the building official and the owner have agreed to
demolish the building or structure within thirty days after the event, the building official shall submit to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended, a request to demolish. Said request shall include all substantiating data.
(d) If after thirty days from the event, the building official and the owner of a historic building or structure
agree that the building or structure should be demolished, such action will be subject to the review
process established by. the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the local historic
preservation board, as amended.
18.08.060 Board of appeals.
(a) The provisions of this chapter may be appealed to the City of Campbell board of appeals pursuant to
Section 113, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code 201-0 2013 edition.
Chapter 18.07 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
Sections:
18.07.010 Intent.
18.07.020 Application of provisions.
18.07.030 Definitions.
18.07.040 Repair criteria.
18.07.050 Repair criteria for chimneys.
18.07.060 Repair criteria for essential services facilities.
18.07.070 Repair criteria for historic buildings or structures.
18.07.080 Repair criteria for un-reinforced masonry buildings and structures.
18.07.090 Board of appeals.
18.07.010 Intent.
This chapter establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of
structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the city
council. This chapter does not allow exemption from the building, fire, electrical, mechanical, plumbing or
other codes.
18.07.020 Application of provisions.
(a) The provisions of this chapter are applicable following each disaster when a local emergency has
been declared by the city council to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the
City of Campbell. The council may extend the provisions as necessary to protect the public health,
safety or welfare of the community.
(b) When approved by the building official, the requirements of this chapter may be waived in favor of
repair recommendations included in an engineering evaluation as defined in Section 18.07.030
18.07.030 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:
"Architect" means an individual licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as defined
in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
"Civil engineer" means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering
as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
"Current code" means the edition of the International Building Code, published by the International
Code Conference, as adopted by the City of Campbell in' accordance with operation of law pursuant to
Section 18941.5 of the State of California Health and Safety Code. The edition to be applied shall be that
edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergency by the city council.
"Engineering evaluation" means an evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected
damaged building or structure, pertormed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer or
architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. Engineering evaluations shall, at a minimum,
contain recommendations for repair with appropriate opinion of construction cost for those repairs.
"Essential service facility" means those buildings or structures which have been designated by the
city council to house facilities which are necessary for the emergency operations subsequent to a
disaster.
"Replacement value" means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of replacing the
damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, construction material and occupancy on the
same site.
"Structural engineer" means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil
engineering and to use the title "structural engineer' as defined in the State of California Business and
Professions Code.
"Value of repair' means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of .making the
necessary repairs to the damaged structure.
18.07.040 Repair criteria.
(a) Section 101.1 of the International Building Code 2909 2012 edition as published by the International
Code Conference, as amended in 2810 2013 by the State of California in the State Building
Standard Regulations (Title 24), hereinafter termed the "California Building Code," one copy of which
is on file in the office of the city building official, is adopted.
(b) Buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of a disaster,
except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
(1) When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent of the replacement value of the
structure, the damaged portion(s) shall be restored to their pre-disaster condition.
EXCEPTION: When the damaged elements included suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling
system shall be repaired and all bracing required by current code shall be installed.
(2) When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent but less than fifty percent of the
replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, supported
elements and supporting elements associated with the damaged elements, shall be repaired
andlor brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current code.
(3) When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent or more of the replacement value of the.
structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements
of the current code.
(4) In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys shall be excluded
from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys shall be repaired
in accordance with Section 18.07.050
18.07.050 Repair criteria for chimneys.
(a) All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of
Chapter 21 of the current code. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with
the following criteria:
(1) When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the
chimney, the damaged portion shall be removed to the roof line, provided the roof and ceiling
anchorage are in sound condition. Reconstruction portion of the chimney shall be braced to the
roof structure.
(2) For asingle-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line
or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney
shall be removed to the top of the damper.
(3) For a multistory structure,. the damaged portion of the chimney shall be removed from the top to
a floor'line where sound anchorage is found.
(4) In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox shall be
removed to the foundation. If the foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may
be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the
foundation shall be removed and replaced.
(b) Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Chapter 21A of the
current code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the altemate methods and material
provision of the current cdde when approved by the building official. Such alternate systems shall be •
designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil engineer or architect.
(c) When the portion of the chimney extending above the roof line exceeds two times the least
dimension of the chimney, that portion above the roof line shall be braced to the roof structure.
18.07.060 Repair criteria for essential services facilities.
(a) Buildings or structures housing essential service facilities which have been damaged as a result of a
disaster shall have an engineering evaluation performed.
(b) Minimum criteria for repair shall be as follows:
(1) When the estimated value of repairs is less than thirty percent of the replacement value of the
structure, the damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, supported elements and supporting
elements associated with the damaged elements, shall be repaired and/or brought into
conformance with the structural requirements of the current code.
(2)' When the estimated value of repair is thirty percent or more than the replacement value of the
structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements
of the current code.
18.07.070 Repair criteria for historic buildings or structures.
(a) Buildings or structures which are included on a national, state or local register of historic places or
which are qualifying structures within a recognized historic district, which have been damaged as a
. result of a disaster, shall have an engineering evaluation performed.
(b) The minimum criteria for repair shall be as included in Section 18.07.040, repair criteria with due
consideration given to the historical rating and nature of the structures. Additional standards and
criteria, as noted in Part 8, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, the State of California Historic
Building Code, shall apply.
(c) Where conflicts exist between the standards contained herein and the State of California Historic
Building Code, the Historic Building Code shall govern.
18.07.080 Repair criteria for un-reinforced masonry buildings and structures.
(a) The 2910 2013 California Existing Building Code, Part 10, Title 24, California Code of Regulations,
the State of California Existing Building Code, one copy of which is on file in the office of the city
• building official, is adopted. As each subsequent edition is adopted, it shall replace the edition
referenced above.
(b) All damaged buildings determined to be bearing wall buildings constructed of un-reinforced
masonry shall be repaired and strengthened to fully comply with the requirements of the 2918 2013
California Existing Building Code, Part 10, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, the State of
California
18.07.090 Board of appeals.
The provisions of this chapter may be appealed to the City of Campbell board of appeals pursuant to
Section 113, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code 2010 2013 edition.
Chapter 18.08 PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
18.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
18.08.020 Portions ndt adopted.
18.08.040 Fee schedule.
18.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
The city council adopts the Uniform Plumbing Code for the regulation of installation of plumbing
fixtures and appliances, gas fixtures and appliances and to provide for the issuance of permits thereof
and enforcement of the code, which plumbing code is as follows:
All of the provisions of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform
Plumbing Code of 2940 2012, as amended in 29-18 2013 by the State of California in the State Building
Standard Regulations (Title 24), and the following appendixes, , A, B, D, G, 1,
and L, hereinafter termed the "California Plumbing Code," and each and all of the regulations, provisions
and terms of such plumbing code (one copy of which code has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are adopted and made a part of this chapter, the
same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing the same
numerical sections, designations, titles as appear in the plumbing code except as excepted, modified or
amended in this chapter.
18.08.020 Portions not adopted.
The following parts, sections and/or provisions of the California Plumbing Code are not adopted:
Table 1-1.
18.08.040 Fee schedule.
Section 383:4-4 103.4, shall be amended to read:
"The City Council shall establish all fees by Resolution."
Section 393,42 103.4.1 Shall be amended to read:
"Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 393.-2-~2
103.2.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review."
"The plan review fees. specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in
this section and are in addition to the permit fees."
"When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged."
Chapter 18.09 ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Sections:
18.09.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danoerous Buildings.
18.09.020 Modifications.
18.09.030 Eouivalencv to health and safety code.
18.09.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
The city council adopts the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings to provide a
just, equitable and practical method whereby buildings or structures from any cause endanger the life,
limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be required
to repair, vacate or demolish such dangerous buildings.
All of the provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, 1997
edition, hereinafter termed the "dangerous building code" and each and all of the regulations, provisions
and terms of such dangerous building code (one copy of which has been filed for use and examination of
the public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are made a part of this chapter, the same as if
fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing the same numerical
sections, designations, titles as appear in the dangerous building code.
18.09.020 .Modifications.
The following sections of the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are modified or
amended as set forth below:
(a) Paragraph 6 is added to Section 401.2, to read as follows:
All notices issued by the Building Official to correct violations or to abate nuisances shall contain
a provision notifying the owner that, in accordance with Section 17274 and 24436.5 of the
California Revenue and Taxation Code, a tax deduction may not be allowed for interest, taxes,
depreciation, or amortization paid or incurred in the taxable year.
(b) Paragraphs 3 and 4 are added to Section 403, to read as follows:
3. Whenever the Building Official has inspected or caused to be inspected any building and
has determined that the building is a substandard building, the Building Official shall commence
proceedings to abate the violation by repair, rehabilitation, vacation, or demolition of the
building. The Building Official shall not require the vacating of a residential building unless it
concurrently requires expeditious demolition or repair to comply with this part, the building
standards published in the State Building Standards Code, or other rules and regulations
adopted by the City. The owner shall have the choice of repairing or demolishing. However, if
the owner chooses to repair, the Building Official shall require that the building be brought into
compliance according to a reasonable and feasible schedule for expeditious repair. The
Building Official may require vacation and demolition or may itself vacate the building, repair,
demolish, or institute any other appropriate action or proceeding, if any of the following ocdur:
(1) The repair work is not done as scheduled;
(2) The owner does not make a timely choice of repair or demolition;
(3) The owner selects an option which cannot be completed within a reasonable period of
time, as determined by the Building Official, for any reason, including, but not limited to, an
outstanding judicial or administrative order.
4. In deciding whether to require vacation of the building or to repair as necessary, the Building
Official shall give preference to the repair of the building whenever it is economically feasible to
do so, without having to repair more than 75 percent of the dwelling, as determined by the
Building Official and shall give full consideration to the needs for housing as expressed.in the
City's Housing Element. Prior to ordering demolition, the Building Official shall issue written
findings that (a) repair of the building is not economically feasible without having to repair more
than 75 percent of the structure; and that the needs for housing as expressed in the City's
Housing Element have been given full consideration.
18.09.030 Equivalency to health and safety code.
The building official finds and declares that the abatement procedures set forth in this chapter are
substantially equivalent to the procedures set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 17980.
Chapter 18.10 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Sections
18.10.010 Adoption of the California Existing Building Code.
18.10.010 Adoption of the California Existing Building Code.
The city council adopts the California Existing Building Code, 2938 2013 edition, California Existing
Building Code, Part 10, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, to establish minimum standards to allow
for the effective preservation of existing buildings. All of the provisions of the California Existing Building
Code, current edition, hereinafter termed the "California Existing Building Code" and each and all of the
regulations, provisions and terms of such conservation code (one copy of which has been filed for use
and examination of the public in the office of the building official) are referred to and made a part of this
chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter and are adopted as sections of this chapter bearing
the same numerical sections, designations, titles as appear in the California Existing Building Code.
Chapter 18.11 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
18.11.010 Adoption of the California Residential Code.
18.11.020 Portions not adopted.
18.11.030 Modifications.
18.11.010 Adoption of the California Residential Code.
The city council adopts the California Residential Cade, 2830 2013 edition, California Residential
Code, Part 2.5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations,
18.11.020 Portions.not adopted.
The following chapters, parts or provisions of the California Residential Code are not adopted:
Appendices L, -&- .
18.11.030 Modifications.
The following sections are either enacted in modification of the Califomia Residential Code, adopted
by reference or are added in place of.those sections, parts and/or provisions of the California Residential
Code which have not been adopted:
(a) Chapter 1, Division II, Section R108.5 Refunds, shall be replaced with the following text:
"The building official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously
paid or collected.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid
when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee
paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or
canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application
filed by the original permittees not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."
(b) An Additional sentence is added to Chapter 1, Division II, Section R109.4 to read: "Approvals of
the Building Division are granted to allow work to proceed and are not necessarily for code
compliance. See Section R104.11."
(c) An additional sentence is added to Chapter 1, Division II, Section R113.4, to read: "For penalty
clause, see Section 10.50.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code."
(d) Section R313.1 is amended to read:
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler
system shall be installed. in all new townhouses and in existing townhouses when additions are
made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet.
Exception: Aone-time addition to an existing building that does not total more than 1,000
square feet of building area
(e) Section R313.2 is amended to read:
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential
fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two-family dwellings as follows:
1. In all new one- and two-family dwellings and in existing one- and two-family dwellings
when additions are made that increase the building area to more than 3,600 square feet.
Exception: Aone-time addition to an existing building that does not total more than 1,000
square feet of building area.
2. In all new basements and in existing basements that are expanded.
Exception: Existing basements that are expanded by not more than 50%.
(f) Section R403.1.3 Seismic Reinforcing, first paragraph, shall be amended to read:
"Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and DZ, as established in Table
R301.2(1), shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing
bars not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches
(76 MM) clear from the bottom of the footing."
(g) Section R506.1 General, shall be amended to add the following sentence:
"The slab shall be reinforced with not less than 6" X 6", 10 gauge wire mesh or an approved
alternate installed at mid-height of the slab." Following the first sentence of the section.
(h) Table °~^'.'~' '{2TR602:10.3(3); Add new footnote ~ e to the end of Table °~"'2;
R602.10.3(3), to read:
d e In Seismic Design Categories Do,D, and D2, Methods GB and PCB are not permitted.
o
(}) (i)Appendix G, Swimming Polls, Spas and Hot Tubs, Section AG105 Barrier Requirements,
AG105.2 Outdoor swimming pool, Subsection (1) shall be amended to read: "The top of the
barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier
.that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and
the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that
faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the
barrier is authorized to be a ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the
maximum vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure'and the bottom of the barrier
shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
Chapter 18.12 MECHANICAL CODE
Sections:
18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code.
18.12.020 Portions not adopted.
18.12.030 Modifications.
18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code.
The city council adopts the Uniform Mechanical Code for the regulation and installation of any
heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, refrigeration systems, providing for the issuance of permits therefore
and administration thereof which Uniform Mechanical Code is as follows:
All of the provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code of 2808 2012 as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and amended in 28x-0 2013 by the State of California
in the State Building Standard Regulations (Title 24), and the following appendixes, A, B, C and D,
thereinafter termed the "California Mechanical Code," and each and all of the regulations, provisions,
penalties, conditions and terms of such mechanical code (one copy of which code has been filed for use
and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are adopted and made a
part of this chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections,
designations, titles as appear in the mechanical code, except as excepted, modified or amended in this
chapter.
18.12.020 Portions not adopted.
The following parts, sections and/or provisions of the Uniform Mechanical code are not adopted:
Section 4-15-2 114.1, Section 114.2 and Table ~ 114.1.
18.12.030 Modifications.
Sections „~, 114.1 is amended to read:
"General. The City Council shall establish all fees by Resolution."
Section 4x5-3 114.3 is amended to read:
"Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 443:2 113.1, a
plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review."
"The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in
this section and are in addition to the permit fees."
"When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged."
Chapter 18.16 ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
18.16.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code.
18.16.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code.
The city council adopts, the National Electrical Code for the regulation of electrical installations,
facilities and appliances, the issuance of permits therefore, and enforcement thereof, which electrical
code is as follows:
All of the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association's National Electrical Code of 2008
2011 edition, as amended in 29x9 2013 by the State of California in the State Building Standard
Regulations (Title 24), hereinafter termed the "California Electrical Code" and each and all of the
regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms, including the modifications, exceptions and
additions hereinafter set forth (orie copy of which code has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as
if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of the chapter (bearing the same numerical
sections, designations and titles as appear in the National Electrical Code), except insofar as the terms
and provisions of the code are modified, altered, amplified and extended by the provisions of this chapter.
Chapter 18.20 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sections:
18.20.010 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code.
18.20.020 Modifications.
18.20.030 Utility meters.
18.20.010 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code.
The city council adopts a prdperty maintenance Code for the regulation of various types of housing
accommodations, and providing for the administration and enforcement thereof, which International
Property Maintenance Code is as follows:
All of the provisions of the International Code Conference's International Property.Maintenance Code
of 2009 2012, hereafter called "housing code," and each and all of the regulation's provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms thereof (one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in
the office of the building official), are referred to and are adopted and made a part thereof, the same as if
fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections of this chapter, bearing the same numerical
sections designations and titles as appear in the International Property Maintenance Code except as
excepted, modified or amended in this chapter.
18.20.020 Modifications.
Section 303 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs, Subsection 303.2 Enclosures. Is amended to
read: "Private swimming polls, hot tubs and spas, containing water more than 24 inches (610 mm) in
depth shall be completely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 60 inches (1524 mm) in height above
the finished ground level measured on the side of the barrier away from the pool".
18.20.030 Utility meters.
No parcel or lot located in an R-1 zoning district shall have more than one utility meter (Water, Gas
or Electric) for each utility servicing the parcel or lot.
FOOTNOTE(S):
Note For statutory provisions relating to the "State Housing Law," defining the scope of such law and
stating type of housing to which it applies, see West's Cal. Health and Safety Code § 17910 et seq. and §
17950. For the provisions describing the nature and duties of the local appeals board under the Housing
Law, see Health and Safety Code § 17920.5. For the statutory provision adopting the International
Property Maintenance Code (2809 2012 Ed.), the International Building Code (;?009 2012 Ed.), the
Uniform Plumbing Code (2009 2012 Ed.), the Uniform Mechanical Code (2809 2012 Ed.) and the
National Electrical Code (2908 2011) as part of the State Housing Law, see Health and Safety Code §
17922. (Back)
Chapter 18.21 STATE HISTORICAL CODE
Sections:
18.21.010 Adoption of the State Historical Code.
18.21.010 Adoption of the State Historical Code.
The city council adopts the California Historical Building Code, Title 24, Part 8, California Code of
Regulations, for the regulation of rehabilitation, preservation, restoration (including related
reconstruction), or relocating of buildings or structures designated as historic buildings. Such alternative
building standards and building regulations are intended to facilitate the restoration or change of
occupancy so as to preserve their original or restored architectural elements and features. All of the
provisions of the State of California State Historical Building Code hereinafter termed Historical Code, and
each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and additions hereinafter set forth (one
copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the building official) are
referred to and are adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are
adopted as sections of the chapter (bearing the same numerical sections, designations and titles as
appear in the State Historical Building Code), except insofar as the terms and provisions of the code are
modified, altered, amplified and extended by the provisions of this chapter. ,
Chapter 18.24 SWIMMING POOLS
Sections:
18.24.010 Definitions.
18.24.020 Building permit.
18.24.030 General construction requirements for permanently installed pools.
18.24.040 General construction requirements for storable pools.
18.24.050 Indoor swimming pools.
18.24.060 I nspection:
18.24.010 Definitions.
(a) "Private swimming pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are used in connection with
and appurtenant,to asingle-family residence and available only to the family of the householder or
his private guests. .
(b) "Public pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are available to the general public either
free or by paying a fee.
(c) "Semipublic pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are used in connection with multiple
family or cooperative groups (such as apartments, hotels, motels, private clubs, subdivisions, etc.)
and available only to such groups and their private guests but not available to the general public.
(d) "Swimming pool" means an artificial pool of water including all appurtenances to its use and used for
swimming or recreational bathing.
(1) "Permanently installed spa, swimming or wading pool" means one that is constructed in the
ground, on the ground, or in a building in such a manner that the pool cannot be readily
disassembled for storage.
(2) "Storable swimming or wading pool" means one that is so constructed that it may be readily
disassembled for storage and reassembled to its original integrity.
(e) "Wading pool" means either a storable or permanent water container for recreational wading
purposes which at its deepest point is not over sixteen inches.
18.24.020 Building permit
(a) Application for permits for public and/or semipublic pools shall be accompanied by a certificate of
acceptance by the county department of health, plans, calculations and specifications, in duplicate,
and shall be in sufficient detail to show the following:
(1) Plot plan, including all easements and overhead utilities adjacent to pool area or over the
property; ,
(2) Pool dimensions, depths, and volume in gallons;
(3) Type and size of filter system, filtration and backwash capacities;
(4) Pool piping layout with all pipe sizes shown and type of material;
(5) Pool pump capacity;
(6) Waste disposal system;
(7) Other pertinent data as may be required by the building official.
18.24.030 General construction requirements for permanently installed pools.
(a) Water Treating Devices. Where devices for chemically treating the water to be used in the pool are
installed, they shall meet the requirements of the county department of environmental health.
(b) Filter and Re-circulation System. All pools shall be equipped with an efficient and dependable
circulation and purification system, consisting of circulation pumps and piping arranged for optimum
circulation in the pool, and a filter with the usual and necessary appurtenances as approved by the
building official. Such system shall be operated at all times when the pool is in use. There shall be
provided a complete turnover of the pool water in twenty-four hours or less for private pools, and
eight hours or less for semipublic or public pools.
(c) Underwater Lighting. Each, public and semipublic pool shall have installed at least one underwater
lighting fixture.
(d) Steps and Stairways. Steps and stairways for entering and leaving the pool shall be of such
construction as to minimize danger. Convex, semicircular or triangular steps shall have rounded
corners. Public and semipublic pools shall meet all disability requirements of California State Title 24.
There shall be at least one stairway or ladder for exiting or entering the pool, located in the shallow
end. There may be at least one ladder. or shelf for entering or exiting the pool at the deep end. Treads of
ladders and/or steps shall be of non-slip construction.
(e) Runways or Decks. Runways,' at least thirty inches wide for private pools and four feet wide for
public pools, shall be placed adjacent to the pool. Runways shall be sloped one-fourth inch to the
foot away from the pool, and should be of a material approved by the building official, which shall be
of non-slip texture and easily cleaned. Grading around the pool area shall be such that the surface
runoff shall be diverted from the pool.
(f) • Scum Gutters and Skimmers. Scum gutters and skimmers shall conform to the requirements of the
state Department of Health. Inlets for fresh or re-purified water shall be located to produce a
reasonably uniform circulation of water throughout the entire pool without the existence of "dead"
spots.
(g) Clearances. No private pool shall have its water line closer than five feet from any property or
building line, except pools may be no closer than thirty inches to the building if satisfactory evidence
is submitted to show that no damage to the building will occur or any other hazardous or unsafe
condition will be created. No semipublic or public pool shall have its water line closer than five feet
from any property line or four feet from any building line. All related pool equipment shall be located
in the rear yard and shall be located no closer than five feet from any property line, except when
enclosed by a sound barrier, for which drawings have been approved by the building department, in
which case the setback may be six inches.
(h) Walls and Floors. The walls and floors shall be of an approved, engineered design and constructed
to be structurally sound' under the conditions of the site. The pool walls and floor shall be constructed
of smooth, nonabsorbent materials, free from cracks, light in color and so constructed as to be
properly drained through one or more metal-grated openings. A tight, leak-proof pool with easily
cleaned surtaces shall be provided. The inner surface of the pool must be coved, rounded or bull-
nosed at all joints, corners, angles of bases, walls, floors or curbs. No sharp corners or projections
will be permitted. Floor drains shall be flush with the finished surface. The materials used in wall and
floor construction shall conform to the provisions of the building code of the city.
18.24.040 General construction requirements for storable pools.
Subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f) and (g) of Section 18.24.030 shall apply to the construction of
storable pools. Storable pools shall be installed as per manufacturer's instructions.
18.24.050 Indoor swimming pools.
In addition to the remainder of the requirements in this chapter, indoor swimming pools shall have
windows or a skylight equal to at least one-half of the surface area of the pool; provided, that artificial light
may be used in lieu thereof if approved by the building official.
18.24.060 I nspection.
All portions of the construction of the pool shall be inspected by the building official or his
representative to insure compliance with the required codes of the city. A final inspection to allow
occupancy cannot be made until the pool is completed, filled with water and the filter system is in
operation and that all phases function correctly.
FOOTNOTE(S): '
Prior history: Ords. 1470, 1407 and prior code §§ 8105.3, 8105.6 and 8105.7 (Back)
Chapter 18.26 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sections:
18.26.010 Adoption of the State Green Buildino Code.
18.26.020 Modifications.
18.26.010 Adoption of the State Green Building Code.
The city council adopts the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11, 2013 Ed.
California Code of Regulations, for the improvement of public health, safety and general welfare by
enhancing the design and construction of buildings through the use of building concepts having a reduced
negative impact or positive environmental impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices.
18.26.020 Modifications.
Section 102.3 Verification. Shall be modified to read:
Prior to final building inspection and occupancy for projects included in this chapter, documentation
of conformance for applicable green building measures shall be provided to the enforcing agency.
Alternate methods of documentation shat{ be acceptable when the enforcing agency finds that the
proposed alternate documentation is satisfactory to demonstrate substantial conformance with the
intent of the proposed green building measure. When required by the Building Official, a qualified
independent green building professional shall provide evidence of adequate. green building
compliance or documentation to the Building Official to satisfy the requirements of wmpliance for
residential and non-residential projects covered. under this chapter. The Building Official shall make
the final determination whether a project meets the requirements of this chapter.
Chapter 18.28 HOUSE MOVING AND OVERSIZE OBJECT MOVING
Sections:
18.28.010 Definitions.
18.28.020 Relocation oermit required.
18.28.030 Inspection application.
18.28.040 Architectural approval.
18.28.050 Perlis-Meariaa- Unused
18.28.060 Posting of moving notice.
18.28.070 Moves into or within the city.
18.28.080 Moves outside the city.
18.28.090 Oversize objects.
18.28.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, certain words and phrases shall be construed as set forth in this
section, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.
(1) "Building" or "structure" as used in this chapter is defined as a roofed enclosure of no_t less than
one hundred square feet of floor space which can be used or occupied by persons, animals or
property;
(2) "Person" includes individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, companies and
organizations.
(3) "Oversize object" includes any item or building o[ structure which exceeds the height, width or
length maximums as specified in Sections 35109,. 35251, 35401c of the California Vehicle
Code. '
78.28.020 Relocation permit required.
No person shall move any building or structure or oversize object over, along or across any highway,
street or alley in the city without first obtaining a permit in writing from the police department. Refer to
Section 18.28.090.
18.28.030 Inspection application.
A person seeking issuance of a permit under this chapter shall file an application for such permit with
the building inspector.
(1) Form. The application shall be made in writing upon forms provided by the building inspector
and shall be filed in the office of the building inspector, who shall transmit one copy to the
planning division.
(2) Contents. The application for a house relocation inspection to move a building from outside'the
city into the city, or for moving a building from one location within the city to another location
within the city, shall include:
(A) An application fee of forty-five dollars to cover the cost of the survey and mileage to the
site;
(B) Copies of all building permits for the building from the jurisdiction in which it was
constructed;
(C) The building shall not be moved more than twenty miles distance from its proposed new
location within the city; '
(D) The location by street address of the structure's present location;
(E) The location by street address and assessor's parcel number of the lot to which the
proposed building is to be moved inside the city.
(3) Procedures.
(A) The building division and the planning division shall by appointment with the applicant
inspect the present building and the site of its future location.
(B) The community development director and the building official shall make a determination in
accordance with the zoning regulations and building codes permitting or disallowing the
applicant to proceed any further, and notify the applicant in writing.
(C) If the applicant disagrees,. with the decision of the building official and the community
development director, the applicant may within ten days following the written decision file
an appeal to the city council. The appeal must be filed in writing with the city clerk and
must contain the name anti address of the applicant and a general statement of the
grounds of the appeal. The aty clerk shall set the appeal for the next regular meeting of the
city council and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date, place, and time of the
hearing. ~
18.28.040 Architectural approval.
18.28.050-P~b4ic-hearing: Unused
In addition to the House Relocation Inspection application required by this Chapter, the applicant
shall apply to the planning division for either a Zone Clearance, Administrative Site and Architectural
Review Permit or Sit and architectural Review Permit pursuant td the requirements 'ser forth in CMC
Section 21.42.020
18.28.060 Posting of moving notice.
Upon filing of an application to move an old or previously occupied building from one location to
another location inside the city, the building division shall cause a notice to be posted on the front and
rear of the proposed location, and'on the front of the building proposed to be moved. Such notice shall be
posted at least five days prior to.the consideration of the application by the planning commission.
Such notice shall have a title in letters not less than one inch in height, "MOVING NOTICE" shall give
the location of the house by street number and the name and address of the applicant desiring a permit to
move such building, shall set forth the date of the posting, and shall state that protests may be filed with
the planning commission of the city within five days after the date of posting of such notice, excluding
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
18.28.070 Moves into or within the city.
An applicant desiring to move a building to a location in the city shall make application on a form
provided by the building division "House Moving Application."
(1) The house moving fee of ene-hundred T+fty two hundred fifty two dollars;
(2) Application for building permit on the standard form provided by the building division;
(3) All building division fees shall be as per Section 18.02.042;
(4) A city business license.
18.28.080 Moves outside the city.
An applicant desiring to move a building within the city to an outside location shall make application.
on the form provided by the building division entitled "House Moving Application."With the application,
applicant shall include:
(1) A thigy two hundred fifty two dollar moving permit fee;
(2) A city business license;
(3) Location of sanitary sewer from Sanitation District No. 4;
(4) Confirmation of worker's compensation insurance coverage;
(5) Proof of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than one million dollars;
(6) The applicant shall deposit with the building division the minimum sum of five hundred dollars
by check, by moving bond, or any form of legal tender acceptable to the building inspector. This
money shall be returned, after inspection by the building division showing the sewer is capped
and the building site is returned to its original condition.
18.28.090 Oversize objects.
An applicant desiring to move an oversize object through the city shall make application on a form,
provided by the police department. In granting a permit, the police department may require, but is not
restricted to, any or all of the following conditions:
(1) Specified hours of operation;
(2) Specified route of travel;
(3) Specified type of escort service or traffic control;
(4) Proof of public liability insurance in the amount of not less than one million dollars.
Chapter 18.32 DETERMINATION OF SCOPE OF WORK
Sections:
.Section 18.32.010 Definition of "Scope of Work"
Section 18.32.020 Process of Appeal
Section 18.32.010 Definition of "Scope of Work" ,A project submitted as a "Remodel" or "Remodel and
Addition" shall be considered and defined as a "New Dwelling using portions of the original structure"
when at least 3 of the following criteria are satisfied:
1. The valuation of the proposed work exceeds $185,000.00 (valuation calculated using established
Valuation Tables published by the International Code Council (ICC) and modified by the Building
Division);
2. 75% or more of the roof framing (Area) is proposed to be removed;
3. 75% or more of exterior walls (Lineal Footage of Wall) are removed or replaced with new walls; r
4. 75% or more of interior walls (Lineal Footage of Wall) are removed, replaced or relocated.
Section 18.32.020 Process of Appeal In the event that an applicant disagrees with the findings above,
an appeal can be made to the Building Board, of Appeal.
The results of all appeals shall be final.
Chapter 18.36 HOUSE NUMBERING
Sections:
18.36.010 Adoption of house numbering master plan.
18.36.020 Authority of building inspectors.
18.36.030 City council-Enabling provision.
18.36.010 Adoption of house numbering master plan.
.There is adopted a certain master plan for the city, County of Santa Clara, State of California, which
plan is entitled "House Numbering and Building Numbering Plan," the plan consisting of a uniform system
of house and building numbers for the city as shown upon the map attached to Ordinance No. 94 which is
on file with the city clerk. ,
Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position
as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall
contrast with their background and be no smaller than four inches in height..
18.36.020 Authority of building inspectors.
The city building inspector is authorized to receive applications for, and to assign house and building
numbers in accordance with this plan and'to enforce the provisions of the plan adopted in Section
18.36.010; provided, however, that when there are existing house and building numbers, the requirement
for renumbering in accordance with the plan adopted in Section 18.36.010 shall not become effective until
the expiration of sixty days from the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.
18.36.030 City council-Enabling provision.
The city council may by resolution prescribe such rules, standards and regulations for the carrying
into effect of the plan adopted in Section 18.36.010, as are consistent therewith.
Chapter 18.50 PENALTIES
Sections:
18.50.010 Penalty clauses.
18.50.010 Penalty clauses.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision, or fail to comply with any of
the requirements of this title. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, any
person, firm'or corporation violating any provision, or failing to comply with any requirement of this
title is guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
hundred dollars.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any person, firm or,corporation committing any act
made unlawful pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and/or imprisonment of not
more than six months, if any of the following circumstances exists:
(1) The violation was committed willfully or with knowledge of its illegality;
(2) The violator does not cease or abate the violation after receiving notice of such violation; or
(3) The violator has violated the same provision of this title within two years of the violation
charged.
(c) Each person, firm or corporation violating any provision, or failing to comply with the requirements of
this title shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of this title is committed, continued, or permitted by such person,
firm or corporation, and shall be punishable as provided in this section.
(d) Upon notification to the violator by the building official or his or her authorized representative, a
recording of the violation shall be completed by the building official with the county recordefs office
by parcel number.
Chapter 18.60 IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF POTENTIALLY
HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS
Sections:
18.60.010 Adoption of California Existing Building Code.
18.60.020 Compliance with Future Codes.
18.60.030 Mitigating Measures.
18.60.040 Fee Waiver.
18.60.050 Building Identification.
18.60.060 Notification and Recordation.
18.60.010 Adoption of California Existing Building Code.
The city council adopts the California Existing Building Code, including appendices, for the regulation
of buildings, identified as un-reinforced masonry buildings as defined by Section 8875 et seq. of the
California Government Code and listed by the City of Campbell as "un-reinforced masonry buildings."
Such list will be maintained by the building official who may add or delete buildings based on his
inspection and/or engineering analysis. This code shall pertain to altering, renovating and remodeling of
buildings and structures, the issuance of permits therefore and enforcement thereof, which building code
is as follows:
All of the provisions of the California Existing Building Code 290 2013 edition of the International
Code Conference, hereinafter termed the: "existing building code;' and each and all of the regulations,
appendices, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such building code (one copy. of which code
has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are
adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections
of this chapter bearing the same numerical sections, designations, titles as appear in the Existing Building
Code.
18.60.020 Compliance with Future Codes.
Structural standards for the repair and strengthening of URM buildings shall be evaluated and
updated to conform to the triennial adoption of California State Building Codes. Should State Building
Codes become more restrictive than local adopted standards, State Building Codes shall be followed.
78.60.030 Mitigating Measures.,
Mitigating measures for un-reinforced masonry buildings (URM) for structural upgrading are as
follows:
A notice was sent by the Building Official to owners of all known URM buildings that their structures
have been identified as URM structures. Said notices were sent by first class mail before January 15,
1990. At any time after receiving notice, the owners may voluntarily modify and strengthen their buildings
to the approved standard set forth in the Conservation Code
Mandatory Structural Strengthening and Abatement of URM buildings according to the requirements
of the California Existing Building Code is required prior to occupancy under the following conditions:
1. If the established occupant load of any URM building is proposed to increased by more than
10% as a result of permitted tenant improvement or permitted changes in use of the building.
When an increase of 10% results in 1 person or less, a maximum increase of 2 persons will be
allowed. This condition is based upon the condition and occupant load existing on July 1, 2007.
All future changes shall be considered cumulative. The Building Official shall maintain the
official list of occupant loads for all URM buildings in the City of Campbell.
2. If any URM building is proposed to be remodeled or modified in the course of tenant
improvements to the space, strengthening shall be required if the valuation of the permitted
work is determined to be in excess of the valuation threshold referenced in Section 11346.2.1,
Exception 1 of the 2001 edition of the California Building Code. As referenced by the California
Division of the State Architect ($116,837.68 for Year 2007). Valuation shall be adjusted and
revised in accordance with the Division of the State Architect each January.
3. In all cases, all un-reinforced masonry buildings in the City of Campbell shall be strengthened in
accordance With analysis, plans and specifications prepared by a licensed civil or structural
engineer in compliance with provisions of the Califomia Existing Building Code by no later than
January 1, 2018. URM buildings not in compliance by January 1, 2018 shall be vacated and
posted for limited-occupancy until such time that compliance is made
18.60.040 Fee Waiver.
Owners submitting applications for strengthening their URM buildings in compliance with the
requirements of this chapter shall be allowed a 50% waiver of Building Permit and Plan Review fees
typically charged by the City of Campbell Building Inspection Division. Fee waiver does not apply to work
not related to URM structural abatement.
18.60.050 Building Identification.
The Building Official shall maintain a list of properties that have been identified as Un-reinforced
Masonry Buildings (URM) and as such are assigned occupant loads per Chapter 10 of the California
Building Code 2001 edition. Properties completing strengthening according to the requirements of this
chapter shall be removed from this list. Properties not currently on this list and found to be Un-reinforced
Masonry Buildings shall be added to this list and owners formally notified upon discovery. Occupant loads
are established based upon Table 10-A of the Califomia Building Code 2001 edition.
18.60.080 Notification and Recordation.
The Building Official shall make official recordation of Un-reinforced Masonry Building status with the
Santa Clara County .Recorder's Office on all properties with existing URM buildings. Owners of all
identified URM buildings shall also be notified by first class mail of the status of their building and current
City of Campbell Municipal Code dealing with the mitigation of URM buildings on a regular 3 year basis
beginning January 1 2008. Upon said buildings being retrofitted, strengthened and/or demolished,
recordation shall be removed.
Chapter 18.70 WOODBURNING APPLIANCES
Sections:
18.70.010 Purpose.
18.70.020 Definitions.
18.70.030 Residential installations.
18.70.040 Commercial installations.
18.70.050 Gas fireplaces.
18.70.060 Unauthorized appliances prohibited.
18.70.070 Additions, alterations or repairs.
18.70.080 Certification.
18.70.090 Burning of specific materials prohibited.
18.70.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chaptenis to reduce wood smoke pollution in order to improve and maintain air
quality conditions in the city and protect and enhance the health and quality of life of its citizens, as well
as contribute to improvements in regional air quality by reducing air pollutant emissions from wood-
burning fireplaces.
18.70.020 Definitions.
(a) "Bay area air quality management district" means the air quality agency for the San Francisco Bay
Area pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 40200.
(b) "E.P.A."means United States Environmental Protection Agency.
(c) "E.P.A. certified wood heater" means any wood heater that meets the standards in Title 40, Part 60,
Subpart AAA, Code of Federal Regulations in effect at the time of installation and is certified and
labeled pursuant to those regulations.
(d) "Fireplace" means any permanently installed masonry or factory-built wood-burning appliance,
except apellet-fueled wood heater, designed to be used with an air-to-fuel ratio greater than or equal
to thirty-five to one. Excluded from this definition are devices intended to be solely used for
preparation of food (e.g., wood burning ovens, outdoor barbeques).
(e) "Garbage"means all solid, semisolid and liquid wastes generated from residential, commercial and
industrial sources, including trash, refuse, rubbish, industrial wastes, `asphalt based products,
manure, vegetable or animal solids and semisolid wastes, and other discarded solid and semisolid
wastes.
(f) "Gas fireplace" means any device designated to burn natural gas in a manner that simulates the
appearance of awood-burning fireplace.
(g) "Masonry fireplace" means a fire chamber of solid masonry units such as bricks, stones, or masonry
units constructed on a foundation and provided with a suitable chimney.
(h) "Pellet-fueled wood heater" means any wood heater that operates on wood pellets.
(i) "Wood-burning appliance" means fireplace, wood heater, or pellet-fired wood heater or any similar
device burning any solid fuel used for aesthetic or space-heating purposes.
18.70.030 Residential installations.
All wood-burning appliances installed in new residential units or wood-burning appliances being
added to or replacing wood-burning appliances in existing residential units shall comply with this chapter.
18.70.040 Commercial installations.
All wood-burning appliances installed in new commercial buildings orwood-burning appliances being
added to or replacing wood-burning appliances in existing commercial buildings shall comply with this
chapter. Commercial buildings shall include, but not be limited to, hotels and restaurants.
18.70.050 Gas fireplaces.
Gas fireplaces shall be exempt from this chapter. However, the conversion of a gas fireplace to burn
wood shall constitute the installation of awood-burning appliance and shall be subject to the
requirements of the chapter.
18.70.060 Unauthorized appliances prohibited.
No person shall install awood-burning appliance that is not one of the following:
(1) Apellet-fueled wood heater;
(2) An E.P.A. certified wood heater; or,
(3) A fireplace certified by the E.P.A., should the E.P.A. develop a fireplace certification program.
18.70.070 Additions, alterations or repairs.
A wood-burning appliance shall comply with this chapter, if:
(1) The appliance is reconstructed; and,
(2) Any of the following type of work is done, the cost of which exceeds five thousand dollars:
(A) Additions, alterations, or repairs to the appliance; or,
(B) Remodel or renovation work which requires opening up walls within twelve inches of the
appliance.
(3) The amount set forth in subsection (2) shall~be adjusted by the building official on an annual
basis according to the increase in consumer price index in increments no less than one hundred
dollars.
18.70.080 Certification.
Any person who plans to install awood-burning appliance must submit documentation to the building
official demonstrating that the appliance is apellet-fueled wood heater, or an EPA certified wood heater.
18.70.090 Burning of specific materials prohibited.
It is unlawful to burn garbage, plastics, rubber, paints, solvents, oil, treated wood products, particle'
board, glossy or treated paper, coal, or any other material that produces noxious or toxic emissions when
burned in awood-burning fireplace.