CC Ordinance 2255ORDINANCE NO. 2255
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AMENDING _ ,
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CODE.MUNICIPAL
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 strike thineu@44ype.
SECTION TWO: Title 17 of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended to
read as set forth in Attachment 3.
SECTION THREE: Title 18 of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as set forth in attached Attachment 4. Additions are indicated in red
italics and deletions are indicated by Strike thrnt rnh type
SECTION FOUR: Findings for amendments to Section 1905.1.7, ACI 318
Section 14.1.4 and Table R602.10 CRC are found following the text and titled:
`RATIONALE'.
SECTION FIVE: 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 3rd day of December, 2019, by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Resnikoff, Bybee, Gibbons, Landry, Waterman
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN.- COUNCILMEMBERS: None o
APPROVED -
Richard M. Waterman, Mayor
ATTEST: Aj JU
Wend ,i ood, City Clerk
Attachment 2
Chapter 1.01
CODE ADOPTION
1.01.010 Adoption --Incorporated codes. -241-6 2019 California Building Code,
Volumes 1 and 2• the 241-6 2019 California Green Building Standards Code; the
California Plumbinq 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 Codes include:
(a) California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2016 2019 edition, including..
Appendices: F,I and J;
(b) California Green Building Code, 2016 2019 edition;
(c) California Plumbing Code, 2016 2019 edition;
(d) California Mechanical Code, 2016 2019 edition;
(e) International Property Maintenance Code, 2005 2018 edition;
(f) California Electric Code, 2016 2019 edition;
(g) California Fire Code 2016 2019 edition;
(h) California Existing Building Code 2016 2019 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 3
Chapter 17.04 - INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
17.04.010 Adoption of the 2019 California Fire Code and 2018
International Fire Code.
That certain code known as the 2019 California Fire Code and also the 2018
International Fire Code including appendix Chapters B, C, and O and the whole
thereof are adopted by the city for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing
conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, 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.
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.
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 authorized 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.
17.04.040 Unused..
17.04.060 Amendments to the -International Fire Code and the
California Fire Code.
The following sections of the 2018 International Fire Code are amended to read as
follows:
Chapter 1, Division II
Administration
SECTION 105 PERMITS
105.6.8 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use
or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess
of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.
Exceptions:
1. Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
TABLE 105.6.20
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TYPE OF MATERIAL
AMOUNT
Combustible liquids
See Section 105.6.16
Corrosive materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
55 gallons
Solids
500 pounds
Explosive materials
See Section 105.6.14
Flammable materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
See Section 105.6.16
Solids
100 pounds
Highly toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
Any Amount
Solids
Any Amount
Moderately toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Other health hazard materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
55 gallons
Solids
500 pounds
Oxidizing materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
1 gallons
Class 2
10 gallons
Class 1
55 gallons
Solids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
10 poundsb
Class 2
100 pounds
Class 1
500 pounds
Organic peroxides
Liquids
Class I
Any Amount
Class II
Any Amount
Class III
1 gallon
Class IV
2 gallons
Class V
No Permit Required
Solids
Class I
Any Amount
Class II
Any Amount
Class III
10 pounds
Class IV
20 pounds
Class V
No Permit Required
Pyrophoric materials
Gases
Any Amount
Liquids
Solids
Any Amount
Any Amount
Toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
10 gallons
Solids
100 pounds
Unstable (reactive) materials
Liquids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
5 gallons
Class 1
10 gallons
Solids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
50 pounds
Class 1
100 pounds
Water -reactive materials
Liquids
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
5 gallons
Class 1
55 gallons
Solids
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
50 pounds
Class 1
500 pounds
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.
105.6.52 Day care facility. An operational permit is required to operate a business as a
day care facility for more than 6 people.
105.6.53 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.
105.6.54: Lithium Batteries. An operational permit is required to collect or store more
than 1,000 pounds (454 kg) of lithium batteries.
105.6.55: Additive Manufacturing. An operational permit is required to conduct
additive manufacturing operations as covered in Section 320.3.
105.7.4 Compressed gases. A_ construction permit is required to install any piped
distribution system for compressed gases, or to install a non-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:
1. 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.
105.7.5 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 105.6.11. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code
is not considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit.
SECTION 107 INSPECTIONS
107.5 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.
SECTION 109 BOARD OF APPEALS
109.1 Appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Section 17.80.010 of the Campbell
Municipal Code.
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SECTION 110 VIOLATIONS
Section 110.4 is amended to read:
110.4 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)
Chapter 2
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
3D PRINTER. A machine used in the additive manufacturing process for fabricating
objects through the deposition of a material using a print head, nozzle, or another
printer technology.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING. A process of joining materials to make objects from 3D
model data, usually layer upon layer, sometimes referred to as 3D printing. The Code
recognizes two types of additive manufacturing:
1. Industrial additive manufacturing. 3D printing operations that typically utilize
combustible powders or metals, an inert gas supply, a combustible dust
collection system. or that create a hazardous (classified) location area or zone
outside of the equipment.
2. Non -industrial additive manufacturing. 3D printing operations that do create a
hazardous (classified) location area outside of the equipment, and do not utilize
an inert gas supply or a combustible dust collection system.
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.
MINIMUM THRESHOLD QUANTITY. Minimum threshold quantity is the aggregate of
highly toxic, toxic or moderately toxic gases in a control area which, due to the minimum
aggregate quantities, need only comply with the requirements set forth in Section
6004.1
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.
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).
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 to
ensure detection and remedy of the primary containment failure.
SPILL CONTROL. That level of containment that is external to and separate from the
primary containment and is capable of safely and securely containing the contents of
the largest container and prevents the materials from spreading to other parts of the
room.
WORKSTATION is a defined space or an independent principal piece of equipment
using hazardous materials with a hazard rating of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704
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
315.8 LITHIUM BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
315.8 Lithium Battery Storage and Handling. The storage and handling of lithium ion
and lithium metal batteries or cells in quantities exceeding 1,000 pounds (4086 kg) shall
comply with Section 315.8.1 through 315.8.10, and Chapter 32 where applicable.
315.8.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6.54.
315.8.2 Maximum quantity in a fire area. The aggregate amount of lithium batteries
stored and handled in a single fire area shall not exceed 9,000 pounds (4086 kg).
BUILDING STANDARDS
315.8.3 Construction requirements. Fire areas shall be separated from each other by
fire barriers having not less than 2-hour fire resistance rating constructed in accordance
with Section 707 of the Building Code and horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 711 of the Building Code.
315.8.4 Number of fire areas. The maximum number of fire areas within a building
shall be four.
315.8.5 Group H, Division 2 occupancy. Storage and handling of more than 9,000
pounds of lithium batteries per fire area shall be in an approved Group H, Division 2
occupancy constructed in accordance with the Building Code and provided throughout
with approved automatic smoke detection and radiant -energy detection systems.
315.8.6 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings containing fire areas used for lithium
battery storage or handling shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic
sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The design of the sprinkler
system within each fire area shall not be less than that required for Extra Hazard Group
2 with a minimum design area of 2,500 square feet. Where the storage arrangement is
required by other provisions of this code to be provided with a higher level of sprinkler
system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be provided.
315.8.7 Automatic smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection
system that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be provided
throughout each fire area in accordance with Section 907.
315.8.8 Radiant energy detection. An approved radiant -energy detection system that
activates an approved occupant notification system shall be installed throughout each
fire area in accordance with Section 907.
315.8.9 Collection containers. Containers used to collect or store lithium batteries
shall be noncombustible and shall not have an individual capacity exceeding 30 gallons
(113.6 L), or be approved for transportation in accordance with the Department of
Transportation (DOT).
315.8.10 Storage configuration. Lithium batteries shall be considered a high -hazard
commodity in accordance with Chapter 32 and where applicable, lithium battery storage
shall comply with Chapter 32 in addition to Section 315.8.
SECTION 316 HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS
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 than 600 square feet in area.
SECTION 321 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
321.1 General. Additive manufacturing equipment and operations shall comply with
Section 321.
321.1.1 Scope. Additive manufacturing shall comply with one of the following:
1. Non -industrial additive manufacturing shall comply with Section 321.2.
2. Industrial additive manufacturing shall comply with Section 321.3.
321.1.2 Installation, operation and maintenance. 3D printers and associated additive
manufacturing equipment shall be installed, operated and maintained in accordance
with this Code, the listing and the manufacturer's instructions.
321.1.3 Production materials. Only the production materials listed for use with the
equipment and included in the manufacturer's instructions shall be used.
321.2 Non -industrial additive manufacturing. Non -industrial additive manufacturing
equipment and operations shall comply with Section 321.2.1 through 321.2.4. Additive
manufacturing equipment and operations that do not comply with Section 321.2 shall
comply with Section 321.3.
321.2.1 Listing. 3D printers used in non -industrial additive manufacturing shall be listed
and labeled in accordance with UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1 or UL 2011. The listing shall
also verify: -
1. The 3D printers are self-contained and utilize maximum 30 liter pre -packaged
production materials.
2. The operation of the 3D printers shall not create a hazardous (classified)
electrical area or outside of the unit.
3. If any hazardous (classified) electrical area or zone exists inside of the unit's
outer enclosure, the area shall be protected by intrinsically safe electrical
construction or other acceptable protection methods.
4. The 3D printers shall not utilize inert gas or an external combustible dust
collection.
321.2.2 Occupancies. Non -industrial additive manufacturing shall be permitted in all
occupancy groups.
321.3 Industrial additive manufacturing. Industrial additive manufacturing equipment
and operations shall comply with Section 321.3.1 through 321.3.13.
321.3.1 Permits required. Permits shall be obtained from the fire code official in
accordance with Section 105.6.55 prior to engaging in industrial additive manufacturing
operations.
321.3.2 Listing. 3D printers used in industrial additive manufacturing shall be listed and
labeled in accordance with UL 2011 or approved for the application based on a field
evaluation conducted by an approved agency.
321.3.3 Combustible dusts and metals. Industrial additive manufacturing operations
that store, use or produce combustible dust, combustible particulate solids or
combustible metals shall comply with Chapter 22 and this section.
321.3.4 Powder evaluation. Printing powders used in industrial additive manufacturing
operations shall be tested for combustibility in accordance with NFPA 484 or NFPA 652
as applicable. A copy of test reports shall be provided to the fire code official upon
request.
321.3.5 Combustible (non-metallic) dusts. Industrial additive manufacturing that uses
operations that store, use or produce combustible (non-metallic) dusts shall comply with
NFPA 654.
321.3.6 Combustible metals. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store or
use combustible metals shall also comply with NFPA 484.
321.3.7 Ancillary equipment. Ancillary equipment provided for recycling, sieving,
vacuuming or handling combustible powders shall be designed and approved for such
use.
321.3.8 Hazardous materials. Industrial additive manufacturing operations that store or
use hazardous materials exceeding the maximum allowable quantity limits shall comply
with Chapter 50.
321.3.9 Inert Gas. Additive manufacturing processes that utilize inert gases shall
comply with Chapter 53. Ventilation or gas detection shall be provided in accordance
with Section 5307.
321.3.10 Technical assistance. Where required by the fire code official, a report
evaluating the acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facilities, materials
and uses associated with the operation shall be provided in accordance with 104.7.2
and approved.
321.3.11 Performance based design alternative. Where approved by the fire code
official, buildings and facilities where industrial additive manufacturing is performed shall
be permitted to comply with the performance -based design options in Section 5001 '.3 as
an alternative to compliance with the other requirements set forth in this Section.
321.3.12 Occupancies. Industrial additive manufacturing shall only be conducted in the
occupancy groups associated with manufacturing operations. The occupancy may be
required by the fire code official to comply with Chapter 50 maximum allowable quantity
tables. Where approved, the requirements in Sections 321.2.5 and 321.3.6 shall be
permitted to provide the technical basis for determining compliance with Table
5003.1.1(1), footnote q.
321.3.13 Safety Certification. The equipment, process, training procedures and
occupancy associated with industrial additive manufacturing may be required by the fire
code official to receive a safety certification from Underwriter's Laboratory or equivalent.
Chapter 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 503 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
BUILDING STANDARDS
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503. 1.3 and as per fire department access
road standards.
BUILDING STANDARDS
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be
provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with
the requirements for this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building
as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
1. In other than R-3 or U occupancies, when the building is equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system, installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 the dimension may be increased to a
maximum of 300 feet when approved by the fire code official.
2. When there are not more than two Group R-3 or accessory Group U
occupancies, the dimension may be increased to a maximum of 200 feet.
3. When apparatus roads cannot be installed because of topography,
waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, an approved
alternative means of fire protection shall be provided.
BUILDING STANDARDS
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of
not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, or as required by fire
department access road standards, 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.
BUILDING STANDARDS
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require or permit
modifications to the required access widths and/or vertical clearance where they are
inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety
objectives of the jurisdiction.
SECTION 504- ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
BUILDING STANDARDS
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 code official.
Access control devices shall also comply with Chapter 10 Means of Egress.
SECTION 510 EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE
BUILDING STANDARDS
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. Approved radio
coverage for emergency responders shall be provided within all buildings meeting any
one of the following conditions:
1. There are more than 3 stories above grade plane (as. defined by the Building
Code Section 202);
2. The total building area is 30,000 square feet or more;
3. The total basement area is 5,000 square feet or more;
4. Where required by the fire code official and radio coverage signal strength
levels are not consistent with the minimum levels set forth in Section 510.4.1
Exceptions:
1. Where approved by the fire code official, a wired communication system
in accordance with Section 907.2.12.2 shall be permitted to be installed or
maintained in lieu of an approved radio coverage system.
2. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage
system is not needed.
3. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative
impact on the normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency
responder radio coverage system.
4. Buildings and areas of buildings that have minimum radio coverage
signal strength levels of the Silicon Valley Regional Interoperability
Authority (SVRIA) P25 Phase 2 700 MHz Digital Trunked Radio System
within the building in accordance with Section 510.4.1 without the use of
an indoor radio coverage system.
The radio coverage system shall be installed and maintained in accordance with
Sections 510.4 through 510.6.4 of this code and with the applicable provisions of
NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency
Services Communications Systems.
The coverage shall be based upon the existing coverage levels of the public
safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building.
This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety
communication systems.
510.1.1 Obstruction by new buildings. No obstruction of the public safety system
backhaul shall be allowed without an approved mitigating plan.
510.3 Permit required. A construction permit, for the installation of, or modification of,
emergency responder radio coverage systems and related equipment is required as
specified in Section 105.7.6. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered a modification and does not require a permit. A frequency change made to
an existing system is considered to be new construction and will require a construction
permit
510.4 Technical requirements. Systems, components and equipment required to
provide the emergency responder radio coverage system shall comply with the current
Emergency Responders Radio Coverage Systems Standard Details & Specification
enforced by the Santa Clara County Fire Department.
510.4.1.1 Minimum signal strength into the building. The minimum inbound signal
strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout the
coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The inbound signal level shall be
sufficient to provide not less than a Delivered Audio Quality (DAQ) of 3.0 for analog
communications and DAQ of 3.4 for digital communications systems or an equivalent
Signal -to -Interference -Plus -Noise Ratio (SINR) applicable to the technology.
510.4.1.2 Minimum signal strength out of the building. The minimum outbound
signal strength shall be sufficient to provide usable voice communications throughout
the coverage area as specified by the fire code official. The outbound signal level shall
be sufficient to provide not less than a DAQ of 3.0 for analog communications and DAQ,
of 3.4 for digital communications systems or an equivalent SINR applicable to the
technology.
510.5 Installation requirement. The installation of the emergency responder radio
coverage system shall be in accordance with NFPA 1221 and the current Emergency
Responder Radio Coverage Systems Standard Details & Specification enforced by the
Santa Clara County Fire Department.
510.5.1 Approval prior to installation. Amplification systems capable of operating on
frequencies licensed to any public safety agency by the FCC or other radio licensing
authority shall not be installed without prior coordination and approval of the fire code
official and the agency FCC license holder or systems administrator.
510.5.3 Acceptance test procedure. Where an emergency responder radio coverage
system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have
the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is
not less than 95 percent. Final system acceptance will require ERRCS power level and
DAQ testing with agency FCC license holder, systems administrators, or designee.
Chapter 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 603 FUEL -FIRED APPLIANCES
603.4.2.1.1 Prohibited locations. The storage or use of portable outdoor gas -fired
heating appliances is prohibited in any of the following locations:
Inside of any occupancy where connected to the fuel gas container.
2. Inside of tents, canopies and membrane structures.
3. On exterior balconies and rooftops in other than R-3 occupancies.
SECTION 604 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS
604.12 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.
Chapter 8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND
FURNISHINGS
SECTION 806 NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND
EXISTING BUILDINGS
806.1.1 Restricted occupancies. The display of natural cut 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 806.4.
Chapter 9
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901 GENERAL
901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests and maintenance required by
the referenced standard shall be maintained on the premises for a minimum of five
years. Inspections and tests performed on fire alarm systems shall be documented on
NFPA 72 forms.
SECTION 903 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
BUILDING STANDARDS
903.2 Where required. An approved automatic sprinkler system 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 and fire barriers used to separate building
areas shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall not
be utilized as a means of area reduction for the purposes of circumventing automatic
fire sprinkler system installation requirements.
1. An approved 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.
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 does 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
occupancies and constitutes a greater degree of life safety' or increased fire
risk2, shall require the installation of an approved fire automatic fire sprinkler
system.
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
2 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).
SECTION 909 SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEMS
909.20.1 Schedule. A routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be
initiated immediately after the smoke control system has passed the acceptance tests.
A written schedule for routine maintenance and operational testing shall be established
and both shall occur at least annually.
Chapter 11
(Reserved)
Chapter 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 3304 PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
3304.9 Fire walls. When firewalls are required in combustible construction, 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
Building Standard
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. 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
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 3308.3.
Chapter 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 5001 GENERAL
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.
5001.5.3 Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) Where required by the fire
code official, facilities shall submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) as
required by California Health & Safety Code (HSC), Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500
through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4. He HMBP shall be electronically
submitted in accordance with the fire code official's requested timeframe and no less
frequently than is required by the HSC.
SECTION 5003 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5003.1.3.1 Highly toxic, 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 6004.2.1.4 shall be in accordance with this
chapter and Chapter 60. Any highly toxic, toxic or moderately toxic material that is used
or handled as a gas or vapor shall be in accordance with the requirements for highly
toxic, toxic or moderately toxic gases.
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.
5003.1.6 Additional spill control and secondary containment requirements. In
addition to the requirements set forth in Section 5004.2, an approved containment
system is required for any quantity of hazardous materials, that 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.
The approved containment system may be required to include a combination of spill
control and secondary containment meeting the design and construction requirements
set forth in Section 5004.2.
6003.2.2.1 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 and
emergency shutoff or 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 or leaks shall be
provided for piping for liquid hazardous materials and for highly toxic and toxic
corrosive gases above threshold quantities listed in Table 6004.2.1.4. 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.
BUILDING STANDARD
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 B31.3 and the following:
1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic, toxic, or highly
volatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded, or brazed connections
throughout except for connections within an 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.
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 415.11 of the California Building Code for
Group H-5 occupancies.
3. All primary piping for highly toxic, 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.
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.
5003.5.2 Ventilation ducting. Ducts venting hazardous materials operations shall be
labeled with the hazard class of the material being vented and the direction of flow.
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.
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 500ml.
5003.10.4 Elevators utilized to transport hazardous materials.
5003.10.4.1 When transporting hazardous materials, elevators shall have no other
passengers other than in the individual(s) handling the chemical transport cart.
5003.10.4.2 Hazardous materials liquid containers shall have a maximum capacity of 20
liters (5.28 gal).
5003.10.4.3 Highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases shall be limited to a container
of a maximum water capacity of 1 lb.
5003.10.4.4 Means shall be provided to prevent the elevator from being summoned to
other floors.
SECTION 5004 STORAGE
5004.2.1 Spill control for hazardous material liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas
used for storage of hazardous material liquids in individual vessels having a capacity of
more than 55 gallons (208 L), or in which the aggregate capacity of multiple vessels
exceeds 1,000 gallons (3785 L), 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:
Liquid -tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor and outdoor locations or similar
areas in outdoor locations.
2. Liquid -tight floors in indoor and outdoor locations or similar areas provided with
liquid -tight raised or recessed sills or dikes.
3. Sumps and collection systems, including containment pallets in accordance with
Section 5004.2.3.
4. Other approved 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
connects to an approved collection system.
5004.2.2.2 Incompatible materials. Incompatible materials shall be separated from
each other in independent secondary containment systems.
5004.2.3 Containment pallets. Combustible containment pallets shall not be used
inside buildings to comply with Section 5004.2 where the individual container capacity
exceeds 55 gallons (208 L) or an aggregate capacity of multiple containers exceeds
1,000 gallons (3785 L) for liquids or where the individual container capacity exceeds
550 pounds (250 kg) or an aggregate of multiple containers exceeds 10,000 pounds
(4540 kg) for solids.
Where used as an alternative to spill control and secondary containment for outdoor
storage in accordance with the exception in Section 5004.2, containment pallets shall
comply with all of the following:
1. A liquid -tight sump accessible for visual inspection shall be provided;
2. The sump shall be designed to contain not less than 66 gallons (250L);
3. Exposed surfaces shall be compatible with material stored;
4. Containment pallets shall be protected to prevent collection of rainwater within
the sump of the containment pallet.
Chapter 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
5601.1.3 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: The use of fireworks for firework displays as allowed in Section
5608
Chapter 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 5704 STORAGE
5704.2.7.5.8 Overfill prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with
Section 5704.2.9.7.5 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 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350.
Exception: Deleted
An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be
provided to prevent the overfilling of Class 11113 liquid storage tanks connected to fuel -
burning equipment inside buildings.
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.
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of
Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited are
established as all locations of the city of Campbell, which are residential or congested
commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above -ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of
Class I and II liquids in above -ground tanks is prohibited are established as all locations
of the city of Campbell, which are residential or congested commercial areas as
determined by the fire code official.
6707.3.3 Site plan. A site plan shall be developed for each location at which mobile
fueling occurs. The site plan shall be in sufficient detail to indicate: all buildings,
structures, lot lines, property lines and appurtenances on site and their use and
function; all uses adjacent to the lot lines of the site; fueling locations, the locations of all
storm drain openings and adjacent waterways or wetlands; information regarding slope,
natural drainage, curbing, impounding and how a spill will be kept on the site property;
and the scale of the site plan.
Chapter 58
FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC
FLUIDS
SECTION 5809 MOBILE GASEOUS FUELING OF HYDROGEN -FUELED VEHICLES
5806.2 Limitations. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers
outside of buildings is prohibited are established as all locations of the city of Campbell,
which are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code
official.
5809.3.4 Site plan. For other than emergency roadside service, a site plan shall be
developed for each location at which mobile gaseous hydrogen fueling occurs. The site
plan shall be in sufficient detail to indicate; all buildings, structures, lot lines, property
lines and appurtenances on site and their use and function, and the scale of the site
plan.
Chapter 60
HIGHLY TOXIC, TOXIC AND MODERATELY TOXIC
MATERIALS
SECTION 6001 GENERAL
6001.1 Scope. The storage and use of highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic
materials shall comply with this chapter. Compressed gases shall also comply with
Chapter 53.
Exceptions:
i. Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies
complying with Section 5003.1 1.
z. Conditions involving pesticides or agricultural products as follows:
2.1 . Application and release of pesticide, agricultural products and
materials intended for use in weed abatement, erosion control,
soil amendment or similar applications when applied in
accordance with the manufacturer' s instruction and label
directions.
2.2. Transportation of pesticides in compliance with the Federal
Hazardous Materials Transportation Act and regulations there
under.
2.3. Storage in dwellings or private garages of pesticides registered
by the U.S. Environ- mental Protection Agency to be utilized in
and around the home, garden, pool, spa, and patio.
SECTION 6004 HIGHLY TOXIC, TOXIC AND MODERATLY TOXIC
COMPRESSED GASES
6004.1 General. The storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic
compressed gases shall comply with this section.
6004.1.1 Special limitations for indoor storage and use by occupancy. The indoor
storage and use of highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic compressed gases in certain
occupancies shall be subject to the limitations contained in Sections 6004.1.1.1 through
6004.1.1.3.
6004.1.1.1 Group A, E, I or U occupancies. Highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic
compressed gases shall not be stored or used within Group A, E, I or U occupancies.
Exception: Cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.556m3) at normal
temperature and pressure (NTP) are allowed within gas cabinets or fume hoods.
6004.1.1.2 Group R occupancies. Highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic
compressed gases shall not be stored or used in Group R occupancies.
6004.1.1.3 Offices, retail sales and classrooms. Highly toxic, toxic and moderately
toxic compressed gases shall not be stored or used in offices, retail sales or classroom
portions of Group B, F, M or S occupancies.
Exception: In classrooms of Group B occupancies, cylinders with a capacity not
exceeding 20 cubic feet (0.566 m3) at NTP are allowed in gas cabinets or fume
hoods.
6004.2 Indoor storage and use. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, toxic or
moderately toxic compressed gases shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.2.1
through 6004.2.4.
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 6004.2.1.1 through 6004.2.1.4.
6004.2.1.4 Quantities exceeding the minimum threshold quantities, but not
exceeding the maximum allowable per control area. The indoor storage or use of
highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases in amounts not exceeding the minimum
threshold quantities per control area set forth in Table 6004.2.1.4 but not exceeding
maximum allowable quantity per control area set forth in Table 5003.1.1(2) shall be in
accordance with Sections 5001, 5003, 6001, and 6004.1 and 6004.4.
Minimum Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic and Moderately Toxic
Gases for Indoor Storage and Use
Highly Toxic
20
Toxic
405 cubic feet
Moderately Toxic
405 cubic feet
6004.4 General indoor requirements. The general requirements applicable to the
indoor storage and use of highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic compressed gases
shall be in accordance with Sections 6004.4 through 6004.4.8.2.
6004.4.1 Cylinder and tank location. Cylinders shall be located within gas
cabinets, exhausted enclosures or gas rooms. Portable and stationary tanks shall be
located within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures.
Exceptions:
1. Where a gas detection system is provided in accordance with 6004.4.8
6004.4.2. Ventilated areas. The room or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust ventilation. Gas cabinets or
exhausted enclosures shall not be used as the sole means of exhaust for any room or
area.
6004.4.3. Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 5003.2.2,
piping and controls on stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders shall comply with
the following requirements:
1. Stationary tanks, portable tanks, and cylinders in use shall be provided with a
means of excess flow control on all tank and cylinder inlet or outlet connections.
Exceptions:
1. Inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.
2. Pressure relief devices.
6004.4.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall comply with Section 5003.8.4 and both of the
following requirements:
1. The exhaust ventilation from gas rooms shall be directed to an exhaust system.
2. Gas rooms shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Alternative fire- extinguishing systems shall not be used.
6004.4.5 Treatment systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted
enclosures and gas rooms, required in Section 6004.4.1 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 Chapter 5 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 where all of the
following controls are provided:
1.1 Valve outlets are equipped with gas- tight outlet plugs or caps.
1.2 Hand wheel -operated valves have handles secured to prevent movement.
1.3Approved containment vessels or containment systems are provided in
accordance with Section 6004.2.2.3.
2. Highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases —use. Treatment systems are not
required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately toxic gases supplied by stationary
tanks, portable tanks, or cylinders where a gas detection system complying with
Section 6004.4.8 and listed or approved automatic -closing fail- safe valves are
provided. The gas detection system shall have a sensing interval not exceeding 5
minutes. Automatic -closing fail- safe valves shall be located immediately
adjacent to cylinder valves and shall close when gas is detected at the
permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas sensor monitoring the exhaust system
at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated
enclosure or gas room.
6004.4.5.1. Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing,
absorbing, containing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the contents of the
largest single vessel of compressed gas. Where a total containment system is used, the
system shall be designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the
system when it reaches equilibrium.
6004.4.5.2. Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the
maximum allowable dis- charge concentrations of the gas to one-half immediate by
dangerous to life and health {IDLH) at the point of discharge to the atmosphere. Where
more than one gas is emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be
designed to handle the worst -case release based on the release rate, the quantity and
the IDLH for all compressed gases stored or used.
6004.4.5.3. Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maximum worst -
case release of gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the largest vessel
utilized. The entire contents of the largest compressed gas vessel shall be considered.
6004.4.5.4 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum
rate of release for the compressed gas contained based on valves or fittings that are
inserted directly into the tank. Where multiple valves or fittings are provided, the
maximum flow rate of release for valves or fittings with the highest flow rate shall be.
indicated. Where liquefied compressed gases are in contact with valves or fittings, the
liquid flow rate shall be utilized for computation purposes. Flow rates indicated on the
label shall be converted to cubic feet per minute (cfm/min) (m3/s) of gas at normal
temperature and pressure (NTP).
6004.4.5.5 Portable tanks and cylinders. The maximum flow rate of release for
portable tanks and cylinders shall be calculated based on the total release from the
cylinder or tank within the time specified in Table 6004.2.2.7.5. Where portable tanks or
cylinders are equipped with approved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst -
case release shall be determined by the maximum achievable flow from the valve as
determined by the valve manufacturer or compressed gas supplier. Reduced flow and
excess flow valves shall be permanently marked by the valve manufacturer to indicate
the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under
normal temperature and pressure.
6004.4.6. Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided for the following
systems in accordance with Section 604:
1. Exhaust ventilation system.
2. Treatment system.
3. Gas detection system.
4. Smoke detection system.
6004.4.6.1. Fail-safe systems. Emergency power shall not be required for mechanical
exhaust ventilation and treatment systems where approved fail-safe systems are
installed and designed to stop gas flow.
6004.4.7. Automatic fire detection system. An approved automatic fire detection
system shall be installed in rooms or areas where highly toxic, toxic, and moderately
toxic compressed gases are stored or used. Activation of the detection system shall
sound a local alarm. The fire detection system shall comply with Section 907.
6004.4.8. Gas detection system. A gas detection system complying with Section 916
shall be provided to detect the presence of gas at or below the PEL or ceiling limit of the
gas for which detection is provided.
Exceptions:
A gas detection system is not required for toxic and moderately toxic gases when
the physiological warning threshold level for the gas is at a level below the
accepted PEL for the gas.
2. A gas detection system is not required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately
toxic gases where cylinders, portable tanks, and all non -continuously welded
connects are within a gas cabinet or exhausted enclosures.
6004.4.8.1. Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and transmit
a signal to an approved location.
6004.4.8.2. Shut off of gas supply. The gas detection system shall automatically close
the shut off valve at the source on gas supply piping and tubing related to the system
being monitored for whichever gas is detected.
Exception: Automatic shutdown is not required for highly toxic, toxic, and moderately
toxic compressed gas systems where all of the following controls are provided:
1. Constantly attended / supervised.
2. Provided with emergency shutoff valves that have ready access.
Chapter 61
LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GASES
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The storage of liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) is restricted are established as all locations within the city of Campbell
that are residential or congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
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.
Chapter 64
PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
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.
Attachment 4
Title 18
BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 18.02 - CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
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 18.18 —.CALIFORNIA ENERGY 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:
18.02.010 Adoption of the Calfomia Administrative Code
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 Camp 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.
18.02.010 Adoption.of the Califomia Administrative Code
The city council adopts the California Administrative. Code 2019 edition; California Code of
Regulations Title 24 Part 1, to establish administrative standards for the proper enforcement of the
California Building Codes.
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 2016,
2018 Volumes 1 and 2 of the International Code Council, as amended in 2946, 2019 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, F, G, H, K, L, M, and N.
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 anal/or provisions of the California ,Building Code
which have not been adopted:
(a) (1) An additional sentence is added to Chapter 1, Division II, 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 II, 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 104.1 V'
(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 permit holder not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."
(c) Section 1905.1.7, ACI 318 Section 14.1.4 shall be replaced with,the following:
14.1.4 — Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D,
EorF.
14.1.4.1 —Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall not
have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Isolated fOGtlnoc of plain oonorete supporting pedestals or oolumns are permitter)
prelAded the n ieotion of the fnntinn hey end the face of the r! porteember
does not evoeed the footing thickness ..
€xseptien: In detaehed ene and twe family dwelling—thFee sterieaeF less in
height the-preieGtien of the fbGfiRg beyond the-faea of the supported memh r
permitted to evoeed the footing thickness
(a) Left intentionally blank.
(b) 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.
(b}(c) Plain concrete footing supporting walls are permitted, provided the footings have
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 gross
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.
RATIONALE:
The proposed amendment addresses the problem. of poor performance of plain concrete or
under -reinforced concrete footings during a seismic event. This amendment reflects the
recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEACSC) and
the Los Angeles City Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance of plain and under -
reinforced concrete footing observed in the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
(d)(c) Section 1705.3 Concrete Construction. Shall be modified to read:
1705.3 Concrete construction. The special inspections and verifications 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, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch
(psi) (17.2 Mpa).
RATIONALE:
Results from studies after the 1994 Northridge earthquake indicated that a lot of the damages
were attributed to lack of quality control during construction. The proposed amendment
improves quality control during construction and therefore needs to be incorporated into the
Code. Revise CBC Section 1705.3 exception No.1 to allow special inspection not to be
required for isolated spread footing where the structural design of the footing is based on a
specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 psi. This proposed amendment is a
continuation of an amendment adopted during a previous code adoption cycle.
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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."
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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 over 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 dal Holidays, Public holidays, as defined by Title 5 U.S.
Code § 6103(a).
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
only 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
.official on a case -by -case basis.
If the building official determines that construction activity and/or construction noises, as described
herein above, allowed by exception, are unreasonably interfering in the reasonable use and enjoyment of
adjacent properties, the building official shall notify the general contractor or owner 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 or owner 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 Application of provisions.
18.05.030 Definitions.
18.05.040 Placards.
18.05.010 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
LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED
This structure has heert inspected (as indiraicd Cate.
below) and ro apparent stritclural hazard has
been found. Time:
3 Inspected Exterior Only (Caution: Aftershocks since 1Gst incir=ion may .
increase damage and risk.)
i Inspoctad Extorior and Intorior
Report any urtsate Condition to local authorities:
Re -inspection may be required!
Inspector Commonts:
Facility Name and Address:
This facility was inspected under emergency
conditions for the City of Cam pzell,
Inspector IC;' Agency
Do Not Remove, Alter or Cover this Placard until
Authorized by the Building Official of the City of Campbell
Per Ciq of Carnpttll — municipal doee
Chapter 1H,?SPOSl-CI .SSTEF SAFE71' ASS,ES5�1Eni P ACAPO
RESTRICTED USE
Caution: This structure has been inspected and
found to be damaged as described below:
Entry, occupancy, and -lawful use are
restricted as Indicated bulovr;
u Do not enter the following €ut;as;
❑ Brief entry allowed fur acccsa to cotltants:
D Other restrictions:
Facility Name and Address:
(Caution: Aftershocks since last inspection may
increase damago arA fisk.)
This facility ei s insperiud under eniveyercy
conditions for the City of Campbo.l.
Inspector IDI Agency
Do Not Remove, Alter or Cover this Placard until
Authorized by the Building Official of the City of Campbell
Per City of camrbell - PAuriciajl Cods
Chupler 18.05 POST-D) ,XSTrR SAFETY ASS ES3111EK-. PLACARD
UNSAFE
DO NOT ENTER OR OCCUPY THIS STRUCTURE
This structure has been inspected, founb to be
serlously damaged and Is unsale to ucc-upy as
describe;i below:
(Caution: Afte:rahvck3 since last inspection may
increase damage and risk of facing debris.)
This facility was inspected under crr=igency
condifions for the City of Campbc9.
Do not enter, except as specifically authorized Inspector ID/ Agency
In writing by the City of Campbell, Entry may
result in death or Injury
Facility Name and Address
Do Not Remove, Alter or Cover this Placard until
Authorized by the Ruilding Official of the City of Campbell
Per Civ of CamPbEll - Wnicirsal Ccl�e
Chap er 18.05 POST-DISk9rER SAPETY ASSESSbdENT PLACARD
(THIS PLACARD 15 NOT A DEM01.1ilON ORDERI)
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 appeals.
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 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 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 shall 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.
18.06.050 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 noted 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 National 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.
1.8.06.060 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 2M, 2019 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, performed 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 2016 2018.edition as published by the International
Code Conference, as amended in 2946 2019 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
and/or 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 a single -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 alternate methods and material
provision of the current code 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 2016 2019 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 2916 2019
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 2019 edition.
Chapter 18.08 PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
18.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
18.08.020 Portions not 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 2915 2018, as amended in 2916 2019 by the State of California in the State Building
Standard Regulations (Title 24), and the following appendixes, A, B, D, G, I, 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 104.5, shall be amended to read:
"The City Council shall establish all fees by Resolution."
Section 104.5.4 shall be added to read:
"Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 104.5.4, 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 Unused
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, 28 6.2.01.9 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 Code, 2416 2019 edition, California Residential
Code, Part 2.5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations,
18.11.020 Portions not adopted.
(a) Section R310 Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings Exception 2 is not adopted.
(b)The following chapters, parts or provisions of the California Residential Code are not adopted:
Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V & W
18.11.030 Modifications.
The following sections are either enacted in modification of the California 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 issuedin 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 R113A, 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: A one-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: A one-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, Di and D2, 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 R602.10.3(3), Add new footnote f to the end of Table R602.10.3(3), to read:
f In Seismic Design Categories Do,D1 and D2, Methods GB and PCB are not permitted.
(i). Table R602.10.3(3) (Bracing Requirements based on.Seismic Design Category) of CRC.
Chapter 6 (Wall Construction) is amended as follows:
(1) The.Title of Table R602.10.3(3). is -amended to -read.
TABLE R602.10.3(3)9
(2) Footnote ag" is,added to Table R602,10:3(3), to read:
g. In Seismic Design .Categories Do, Dj; :and D2,. Method 'GB is not permitted and the use.
of Method PCP is limited- to-one-story_single family dwellings and accessory structures.
Q) Section R602.10.4(5) is added to Section R602.10.4 (Construction methods for braced wall
panels) of CRC Chapter 6 (Wall Construction), to read.
R602.10.4.4 Limits on methods GP and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories Do, Di,
and D2, Method GB is not permitted, but gypsum board is. permitted to be placed on the
opposite side of the studs form other types of braced wall panel sheating.. In Seismic
Design Categories Do, Di, and D2, the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single
family dwellings and accessory structures.
RATIONALE.
The. proposed amendment addresses the problem of poor performance of gypsum wallboard and
Portland cement plaster as wall bracing materials in high seismic areas. This. amendment reflects
the recommendations by the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEACSC)
and the Los. Angeles City -Joint Task Force that investigated the poor performance of these
bracing materials that were observed in the 1994. Northridge earthquake.
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 2015 2018 as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and amended in 2016 2019 by the State of California
in the State Building Standard Regulations (Title 24), and the following appendixes, A; B, O ands
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 104.5. and Table 194.5
18.12.030 Modifications.
Sections 104.5 is amended to read:
"General. The City Council shall establish all fees by Resolution."
Section 104.5.4 is added to read:
"Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 104.4, 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 2014
2017 edition, as amended in 2016 2019 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 (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 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 1 & 18. CALIFORNIA -ENERGY CODE
Sections:
18.18.010 Adoption of California Enerav Code.
The city council adopts the 2019 California Energy Code for the design of buildings and. the issuance:.
of permits therefore, and enforcement thereof.
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 property maintenance Code for the regulation of various types of housing
accommodations, and providing for the administration and enforcement thereof, which International
Property Maintenance Codeis as follows:
All of the provisions of the International Code Conference's International Property Maintenance Code
of 2045 2018, 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 (244-5 2018 Ed.), the International Building Code (2016 2018 Ed.), the
Uniform Plumbing Code (2015 2018 Ed.), the Uniform Mechanical Code (2015 2018 Ed.) and the
National Electrical Code (2014 2017) 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 2019 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 Inspection.
18.24.010 Definitions.
(a) "Private swimming pool" includes all artificially constructed pools which are used in connection .with
and appurtenant to a single-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 surfaces 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 Inspection.
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 Building 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, 2016.2019
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 shall 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 compliance 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 permit required.
18.28.030 Inspection application.
18.28.040 Architectural approval.
18.28.050 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 not 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 or structure which exceeds the height, width or
length maximums as specified in Sections 35109, 35251, 35401c of the California Vehicle
Code.
18.28.020 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 and address of the applicant and a general statement of the
grounds of the appeal. The city 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.
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 to the requirements ser forth in CMC
Section 21.42.020
18.28.050 Unused
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 b••^ h, ,^arva fifty seven two hundred ninety one 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 twe hundred fifty seven two hundred ninety. one 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;
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.
18.50.01.0 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 violationwas 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 recorder's 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 2019 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 2016 2019 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.
18.60.030 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 1134B.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 California 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 California Building Code 2001 edition.
18.60.060 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 Burninq of specific materials prohibited.
18.70.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is 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 a pellet -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 a wood -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 or wood -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.
18.70.060 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 a wood -burning appliance and shall be subject to the
requirements of the chapter.
18.70.060 Unauthorized appliances prohibited.
No person shall install a wood -burning appliance that is not one of the following:
(1) A pellet -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 a wood -burning appliance must submit documentation to the building
official demonstrating that the appliance is a pellet -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 a wood -burning fireplace.