CC Ordinance 2096
ORDINANCE NO. 2096
BEING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL
AMMENDING TITLES: 1, 17 AND 18 OF THE CAMPBELL
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2006 EDITIONS OF THE
INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND THE INTERNATIONAL
BUilDING CODE REGULATIONS WITH THE 2007 STATE OF
CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS AND CITY OF CAMPBELL
AMENDMENTS (INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE,
INTERNATIONAL BUilDING CODE, UNIFORM CODE FOR
THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUilDINGS, UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, .
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, AND THE
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE)
The City Council of the City of Campbell does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION ONE: Section 1.01.010 and Titles 17 and 18 of the Campbell
Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as set forth in attached Exhibit A.
SECTION TWO: 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 ?Ot-h day of NmTPmhpr ,2007, by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCllMEMBERS: Kennedy, Hernandez, Low, Burr, Furtado
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None ~ ,'\\ 1\ . D
APPROVED:U~~ J~
Daniel E. Furtabo, Mayor
ATTEST: ~~^-
Anne Bybee, City Clerk
CAMPBELL MUNICIPAL CODE
Title 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 1.01
CODE ADOPTION
1.01.010 Adootion--Incoroorated codes. 2007 California Buildina Code,
Volumes 1 and 2: the 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Danaerous Buildinas:
the California Plumbina Code. the California Mechanical Code: the International
Prooertv Maintenance Code: the California Electrical Code: the California Fire
Code and the California Existina Buildina 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, 2007 edition, including: Appendix
1 Administration; appendices: A,C,E,I and J;
(b) Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition;
(c) California Plumbing Code, 2007 edition;
(d) California Mechanical Code, 2007 edition; .
(e) International Property Maintenance Code, 2006 edition;
(f) California Electric Code, 2007 edition;
(g) California Fire Code 2007 edition;
. (h) California Existing Building Code 2007 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 1995 penal and
regulatory ordinances of the city of Campbell, California.
Title 17
FIRE PROTECTION*
* Note to Title 17
Chapter 17.04 INTERNA T10NAL FIRE CODE*
Chapter 17.06 ABOVEGROUND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
Chapter 17.07 REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES WHERE MATERIALS
WHICH ARE OR WHICH MAY BECOME TOXIC GASES ARE FOUND
Chapter 17.08 FIREWORKS
Chapter 17.09 UNDERGROUND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
Chapter 17.26 SMOKE DETECTORS
Chapter 17.54 WEED ABATEMENT
Chapter 17.70 PENAL TV
Chapter 17.80 APPEALS
Chapter 17.04
INTERNA TIONAL FIRE CODE
**Note to Chapter 17.04
Section 17.04.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code.
Section 17.04.020 Code enforcement.
*
For state law regarding municipal programs of fire protection, see Gov.
Code 938600 et seq.
**
Prior ordinance history: Ord. 1748.
Section 17.04.030 Definitions.
Section 17.04.040 Unused.
Section 17.04.042 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storage of
stationary tanks of flammable cryogenic fluids are to be prohibited.
Section 17.04.044 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited.
Section 17.04.046 Establishment of limits of districts in which storage of
flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited.
Section 17.04.048 Establishment of limits in which storage of liquefied petroleum
gases is prohibited.
Section 17.04.050 Establishment of limits of districts in 'Nhich the storago of
stationary tanks of flammable cryogonic fluids aro to be prohibitod.
Section 17.04.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code and the
California Fire Code.
17.04.010 Adoption of the International Fire Code.
The following amendments are adopted by the city for the purpose of
prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property
from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2007 California Fire
Code and also the International Fire Code 2006 Edition. includina appendix
Chapters 1.4. Band C and the whole thereof, save and except such
portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended by this chapter,
of which one copy has been filed for use and examination by the public in
the office of the city building official and the city fire chief and the same
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, and from
the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect,
the provision thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the city.
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.
17.04.042 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storaGe of stationary
tanks of flammable crvoqenic fluids are to be prohibited. The limits referred to in
Section 3204.3. 1. 1 of the California Fire Code in which the storage of flammable
cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby established as all
locations of the City of Campbell which are residential and congested commercial
areas as determined by the fire code official.
17.04.044 Establishment of limits of districts in which storaqe of flammable or
combustible liquids in outside aboveGround tanks is prohibited. The limits referred
to in Section 3404.2.9.5.1 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of
flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are hereby
established as all locations of the City of Campbell that are residential or
congested commercial areas as determined by the fire code official.
17.04.046 Establishment of limits of districts in which storaGe of flammable or
combustible liquids in aboveGround tanks is prohibited. The limits referred to in
Section 3406.2.4.4 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage of flammable
or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are hereby established
as all locations of the City of Campbell that are residential or other locations as
determined by the fire code official.
17.04.048 Establishment of limits in which storaGe of liquefied petroleum Gases is
prohibited. The limits referred to in Section 3804.2 of the California Fire Code, in
which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as all
locations of the City of Campbell that are residential or congested commercial
areas.
Exceptions: LPG may be used for industrial operations or when natural gas would
not provide a viable substitute for LPG. Portable containers for temporary heating
and/or cooking uses may be permitted if stored and handled in accordance with
this code. Facilities in commercial areas for refueling portable or mobile LGP
containers may be approved by the fire code official on a case by case basis.
17.04.050 Establishment of limits of districts in which the storaae of stationarv
tanks of flammable crvoaenic fluids arc to bo prohibited. The limits reforrod to in
Section 3 1.5 of the Uniform Fire Code Standard 80 J in '::hich the storage of
flammable cryogonic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby
established as all locations of tho city of Campbell '/.'hich are residential and
congested commercial areas as dotorminod by tho chief.
17.04.060 Amendments to the International Fire Code and the California Fire
Code. The International Fire Code and the California Fire Code are amended and
changed in the following respects:
THE FOLLOWING
AMENDMENTS, AMEND THE INTERNATIONAL
FIRE CODE.
THIS SECTION SHALL REPLACE 17.04.060
IN ITS ENTIREITY
DEFINITIONS
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Add the following definition:
WORKSTATION is a defined space or independent principal piece of equipment
usina hazardous materials where a specific function. laboratory procedure or
research activity occurs. Approved or listed hazardous materials storaae
cabinets. flammable liquid storaae cabinets or aas cabinets servina a workstation
are included as part of the workstation. A workstation is allowed to contain
ventilation equipment. fire protection devices. electrical devices. and other
processina and scientific equipment.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
OPEN FLAMES
Delete Section: 308.3.5 Religious ceremonies.
VACANT PREMISES
Delete Section: 311.5 Placards.
Delete Section: 311.5.1 Placard Location.
Delete Section: 311.5.2 Placard Size And Color.
Delete Section: 311.5.3 Placard Date.
Delete Section: 311.5.4 Placard Symbols
Delete Section: 311.5.5 informational Use
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
Amend Section 404.2 as follows:
404.2 Where Required. An approved fire safety and evacuation plan shall be
prepared and maintained for the following occupancies and buildings.
1. Group ,^, occupancies used exclusi'Jely for religious worship Group A
buildinos havinq an occupant load of 100 or more persons.
2. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons eF
moro than 100 persons abovo or bolow the lowest lovol of exit
dischargo.
3. Group E: See &3.13 Title 19. CCR for reoulations.
4. Group H.
5. Group I. See &3.09 Title 19. CCR for reoulations.
6. Group R-1. See &3.09 Title 19. CCR for reoulations.
7. Group R-2. college and university buildings.
8. Group R 1.
9. Group M buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons eF
more than 100 persons abovo or belo):: the lowost level of exit
discharge.
10. Covered malls exceeding 50,000 square feet (4645 m2) in aggregate
floor area.
11. Underground buildings.
12. Buildings with an atrium and having occupancy in Group A, E or M
Ocoupancies.
Amend Section 404.3.1 as follows:
404.3.1 Fire Evacuation Plans. Fire evacuation plans shall include the following:
1. Emergency egress or escape routes and whether evacuation of the building
is to be complete or, where approved, by selected floors or areas only.
2. Description of what the fire alarm. if required. sounds and looks like (audible
and visual warninq devices).
3. Procedures for employees who must remain to operate critical equipment
before evacuating.
4. Procedures for accounting for employees and occupants after evacuation
has been completed.
5. Identification and assignment of personnel responsible for rescue or
emergency medical aid.
6. The preferred and any alternative means of notifying occupants of a fire or
emergency.
7. The preferred and any alternative means of reporting fires and other
emergencies to the fire department or designated emergency response
organization.
8. Identification and assignment of personnel who can be contacted for further
information or explanation of duties under the plan.
9. A description of the emergency voice/alarm communication system alert
tone and preprogrammed voice messages, where provided.
Amend Table 405.2 as follows:
TABLE 405.2
FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL
FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION
GROUP OR
OCCUPANCY
Group A Quarterly Employees
Group Sa Annually Employees
Group E See ~3.09 Title 19. CCR
Group I See ~3.09 Title 19. CCR
Group R-1 See ~3.09 Title 19. CCR
Group R-2b Four annually All occupants
Group R 1 Quartorly on each shift Employoosb
High-rise buildingsC See ~3.09 Title 19. CCR
a. The frequoncy shall be allo'l.'ed to be modified in nccord::mce 'Nith
Soction 108.3.2
b. Fire and evacuation drills in residontial care assisted living facilities shall
includo complete evacuation of the promisos in accordance 'J.'ith Soction
108.10.5 Where occupants receive habilitation or rehabilitation training,
fire prevention and fire safety practices shall be included as part of the
training program.
a. ~ . Group S buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons.
b. 4. Applicable to Group R-2 college and university buildings only ffi
accordance ':./ith Section 108.3.
FREQUENCY
PARTICIPATION
c. Applicable to hiah-rise office buildinas onlv.
USE AND OCCUPANCY- RELATED REQUIREMENTS
Delete Section: 408.2.2 Announcements.
Delete Section: 408.3.1 First Emergency Evacuation Drill.
Delete Section: 408.3.2 Emergency Evacuation Drill Deferral.
Delete Section: 408.3.3 Time Of Day.
Delete Section: 408.3.4 Assembly Points.
Delete Section: 408.5.1 Fire Safety And Evacuation Plan.
Delete Section: 408.5.2 Staff Training.
Delete Section: 408.5.3 Resident Training.
Delete Section: 408.5.4 Drill Frequency.
Delete Section: 408.5.5 Resident Participation.
Delete Section: 408.6 Group 1-2 Occupancies.
Delete Section: 408.6.1 Evacuation Not Required.
Delete Section: 408.6.2 Coded Alarm Signal.
Delete Section: 408.7 Group 1-3 Occupancies.
Delete Section: 408.7.1 Employee Training.
Delete Section: 408.7.2 Staffing.
Delete Section: 408.7.3 Notification.
Delete Section: 408.8 Group R-1 Occupancies.
Delete Section: 408.8.2 Emergency Duties.
Delete Section: 408.8.3 Fire Safety And Evacuation Instructions.
Amend Section 408.9 to read:
408.9 Group R-2 Occupancies. Group R-2 occupancies shall comply with the
requirements of Sections 408.9.1 through 408.9.3 and Sections 401 through 406.
Group R-2 colleae and university buildinas shall comply with the requirements of
Sections 408.9.1 throuah 408.9.6 and Sections 401 throuah 406.
Add Section 408.9.4 to read:
408.9.4 First Emeraencv Evacuation Drill. The first emeraency evacuation drill
of each school year shall be conducted within 10 days of the beainnina of
classes.
Add Section 408.9.5 to read:
408.9.5 Time of Dav. Emeraency evacuation drills shall be conducted at different
hours of the day or evenina, durina the chanaina of classes, when the school is
at assembly, durina the recess or aymnastic periods, or durina other times to
avoid distinction between drills and actual fires. In Group R2 colleae and
university buildinas, one required drill shall be held durina hours after sunset or
before sunrise.
Delete Section: 408.10 Group R-4 Occupancies.
Delete Section: 408.10.1 Fire Safety And Evacuation Plan.
Delete Section: 408.10.2 Staff Training.
Delete Section: 408.10.3 Resident Training.
Delete Section: 408.10.4 Drill Frequency.
Delete Section: 408.10.5 Resident Participation.
Amend Section 408.11.1.2 to read:
408.11.1.2 Revisions. The lease plans shall be revised annually or as often as
necessary to keep them current. Modific3tions or changes in tenants or
occupancios shall not be made without prior appro'.'al of the firo code official and
building official.
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
Amend Section 503.2.1 as follows:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed
width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), 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 bv the fire code
official.
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS AND ROOFS
Add Section 504.4 to read:
504.4 Access Control Devices. When access control devices includinq bars.
qrates. qates. electric or maqnetic locks or similar devices. which would inhibit
rapid fire department emerqencv access to the buildinq. are installed. such
devices shall be approved bv the fire code official. All access control devices
shall be provided with an approved means for deactivation or unlockinq bv the
fire department.
Access control devices shall also complv with Chapter 10 Eqress.
HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS
Add Section 507.4 to read:
507.4 Roof Guardrails At Interior Courts. Roof openinqs into interior courts
that are bounded on all sides bv buildinq walls shall be protected with quardrails.
The top of the quardrail shall not be less than 42 inches in heiqht above the
adiacent roof surface that can be walked on. Intermediate rails shall be desianed
and spaced such that a 12-inch diameter sphere cannot pass throuah.
Exception:
Where the roof openinq is qreater than 600 sauare feet in area.
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Add Section 511.1 to read:
511.1 Emeraency Communication Systems. In new buildinos. or buildinos
expanded bv more than 20%. or buildinos in which a chanae in occupancy
classification occurs where adeauate interior emerqencv radio communication is
not possible. a system or equipment that will provide emerqency radio coveraqe
acceptable to the fire code official shall be installed.
BUILDING SERVICE AND FEATURES
FUEL FIRED APPLIANCES
Add Section 603.4.2 as follows:
603.4.2 Portable Unvented Heaters Used in Other Occupancies and Outside
Locations. Use of portable unvented heaters in other occupancies and outside
locations shall be approved by the fire code official.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING AND HAZARDS
Add Section 605.11 to read:
605.11 Immersion Heaters. All electrical immersion heaters used in dip tanks.
sinks. vats and similar operations shall be provided with approved over-
temperature controls and low liquid level electrical disconnects. Manual reset of
required protection devices shall be provided.
STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS
Add Section 608.6.3 to read:
608.6.3 Failure of Ventilation System. Failure of the ventilation system shall
automatically disenqaqe the charqinq system.
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
Amend Section 903.2 as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings
and structures and in existino modified buildinos and structures. shall be
provided in the locations described in this section. Automatic fire sprinklers shall
be installed per the requirements set forth in Sections 903.2.1 throuoh 903.2.13
and as follows. whichever is the more restrictive:
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throuohout all new
buildinos that have a oross floor area in excess of 3.600 square feet or
that are three (3) or more stories in heioht.
2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throuohout all existino
buildinos when modifications are made that increases the oross floor area
to more than 3.600 square feet or increases the number of stories to three
(3) or more.
Exception: One-time additions to existino buildinos made after
01/01/2008 that do not exceed 500 square feet in oross floor area.
Delete Exception #1 to 903.2
Amend section 903.3 as follows:
903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed
and installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.7 and Fire
Department Standards.
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
Add Section 1404.8 to read:
1404.8 Fire Walls. When firewalls are required. the wall construction shall be
completed (with all openinQs protected) immediately after the buildina is
sufficiently weather-protected at the location of the wall(s).
SECTION 1411
MEANS OF EGRESS
Amend Section 1411.1 as follows:
1411.1 Stairways Required. Whoro 3 building has boon constructod to n hoight
groater than 50 foot (15,240 mm) or four stories, or where an existing building
exceeding 50 foot (15,240 mm) in height is 3ltorod, at least one tomporary lighted
stairv.'ay shall be provided unless ono or more of tho pormanent stailv:ays 3ro
erectod as the construction progresses.
All floor levels above the first stOry in new multi-story buildinas that require 2 exit
stairs shall be provided with at least two usable exit stairways (temporary or
permanent) after the floor deckina is installed. The stairways shall be continuous
and discharae to arade level. Stairways servina more than two floor levels shall
be enclosed (with openinas adequately protected) after exterior walls/windows
are in place. Exit stairs in new and in existina. occupied buildinas shall be liahted
and maintained clear of debris and construction materials at all times.
Exception: For new multi-story buildinas. one of the required exit stairs
may be obstructed on not more than two contiauous floor levels for the
purposes of stairway construction (Le.. installation of aypsum board.
paintina. f1oorina. etc.).
Add Section 1411.1.1 to read:
Section 1411.1.1 Required Means Of Earess. All new buildinas under
construction shall have a least one unobstructed means of earess. All means of
earess shall be identified in the Fire Protection Plan.
SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES
DEFINITIONS
Amend the following definition to read:
CONTINUOUS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM. An approved gas detection system
where the analytical instrument is maintained in continuous operation and
sampling is performed without interruption. Analysis is allowed to be performed
on a cyclical basis at intervals not to exceed 30 minutes. In occupied areas
where air is re-circulated and not exhausted to a treatment system (e.q.
breathinq zone), the Chief may require a cyclical basis at intervals not to exceed
5 minutes. The qas detection system shall be able to detect the presence of a
qas at or below the permissible exposure limit in occupiable areas and at or
below % IDLH (or 0.05 LC 50 if no established IDLH) in unoccupiable areas.
Delete Definition: Workstation.
STORAGE OF WOOD CHIPS AND HOGGED MATERIAL
ASSOCIATED WITH TIMBER AND LUMBER PRODUCTION
FACILITIES
Add Section 1907.6 to read:
1907.6 Fire Protection Water Supply System. An approved fire protection
water supply and hydrant system suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be
provided for open storaae yards and processina areas. Hydrant systems shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 24.
STORAGE AND PROCESSING OF WOOD CHIPS, HOGGED
MATERIALS, FINES, COMPOST AND RAW PRODUCT
ASSOCIATED WITH YARD WASTE AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
Add Section 1908.11 to read:
1908.11 Fire Protection Water Supply System. An approved fire protection
water supply and hydrant system suitable for the fire hazard involved shall be
provided for open storaae yards and processinQ areas. Hydrant systems shall be
installed in accordance with NFPA 24.
TIRE REBUILDING AND STORAGE
Chapter 25 of the 2006 International Fire Code is adopted in its entirety.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
GENERAL
Amend Section 2701.2.2.2 to read:
2701.2.2.2 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, toxic and moderately toxic.
2. Corrosive materials
DEFINITIONS
Add the following definition to read:
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 containino the material. without discharoe. for a
period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection and remedy of the
primary containment failure.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Add Section 2703.1.3.1 to read:
2703.1.3.1 Toxic, Hiahly Toxic, Moderately Toxic Gases And Similarly Used
Or Handled Materials. The storaoe. use and handlino of toxic. hiohly toxic and
moderately toxic oases in amounts exceedino Table 3704.2 or 3704.3 shall be in
accordance with this chapter and Chapter 37. Any toxic. hiohly toxic or
moderately toxic material that is used or handled as a oas or vapor shall be in
accordance with the requirements for toxic. hiohly toxic or moderately toxic
oases.
Add Section 2703.1.5 to read:
2703.1.5 Secondary Containment Reauirements. A containment system shall
be required for all hazardous materials. which are liquids or solids at normal
temperature. and pressure (NTP) where a spill is determined to be a plausible
event and where such an event would endanoer. people. property or the
environment. Construction shall be substantial. capable of safely and securely
containina a sudden release without discharae. Desion criteria shall be
performance oriented and constructed of physically and chemically compatible
materials to resist deoradation and provide structural and functional inteority for a
period of time reasonably necessary to ensure detection. mitiQation. and repair of
the primary system. Monitorinq of secondary containment shall be accordance
with Section 2704.2.2.5.
Amend Sec. 2703.2.2.1 to read:
2703.2.2.1 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 A 13.1 and
Santa Clara County Fire Chiefs Markinq 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:
1. The point of use.
2. The tank, cylinder or bulk use.
4. Manual emergency shutoff valves and controls for remotely activated
emergency shutoff valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly
visible accessible and indicated by means of a sign.
5. Backflow prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of
hazardous materials could create a hazardous condition or cause the
unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials.
6. Where gases or liquids having a hazard ranking of:
Health hazard Class 3 or 4
Flammability Class 4
Reactivity Class 4
in accordance with NFPA 704 are carried in pressurized piping above 15
pounds per square inch gauge (psig)(103 Kpa), an approved means of leak
detection, emergency shutoff and excess flow control shall be provided.
Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material storage room or
area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area.
Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall
be located as close to the bulk source as practical.
Exceptions:
1. Piping for inlet connections designed to prevent backflow.
2. Piping for pressure relief devices.
7. Secondary containment or equivalent protection from spills shall be provided
for pipinQ for liquid hazardous materials and for hiqhly toxic and toxic
corrosive oases above threshold Quantities listed in Tables 3704.2 and
3704.3. Secondary containment includes. but is not limited to double walled
pipinq.
Exceptions:
1. Secondary containment is not required for toxic corrosive qases if the
pipinq is constructed of inert materials.
2. Pipinq under sub-atmospheric conditions if the pipinq 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
requlated qas may be subiected to thermal expansion. Chambers shall be
sized to provide protection for pipinq and instrumentation and to
accommodate the expansion of requlated materials.
Amend Section 2703.2.2.2 to read:
2703.2.2.2 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 in accordance with ASME B31.3 and the following:
1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of toxic, highly toxic, or
highly volatile corrosive liquids and gases shall have welded, thro3dod
or flanged brazed connections throughout except for connections
within a!} ventilated exhausted enclosure if the material is a gas, or an
approved method of drainage or containment is provided for
connections if the material is a liquid.
2. Piping and tubing shall not be located within corridors, within any
portion of a means of egress required to be enclosed in fire-resistance-
rated construction or in concealed spaces in areas not classified as
Group H Occupancies.
EXCEPTION:
Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of corridors
and the floor or roof above or in concealed space above other
occupancies when installed in accordance with Section 415.8.6.3 of
the California Building Code as required for Group H, Division 5
Occupancies.
3. All primary piping for toxic, highly toxic and moderately toxic gases
shall pass a helium leak test of 1x10-9 cubic centimeters/second
where practical, or shall pass testing in accordance with an approved,
nationally recognized standard. Tests shall be conducted by a qualified
"third party" not involved with the construction of the piping and control
systems.
Amend Section 2703.3.1 as follows:
2703.3.1 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 immediatelv in an approved
manner and the following procedures required in accordance with Sections
2703.3.1.1 through 2703.3.1.4.
Add Sec. 2703.5.3 to read:
2703.5.2 Ventilation Ductina. Product conveyina ducts for ventina hazardous
materials operations shall be labeled with the hazard class of the material beina
vented and the direction of flow.
Add Sec. 2703.5.4 to read:
2703.5.3 "H" Occupancies. In "H" occupancies. all pipina and tubina may be
reauired to be identified when there is any possibility of confusion with hazardous
materials transport tubina or pipina. Flow direction indicators are reauired.
Amend Section 2703.9.8 to read:
2703.9.8 Separation of Incompatible Materials. Incompatible materials in
storage and storage of materials that are incompatible with materials in use shall
be separated. When the stored materials are in containers having a capacity of
more than 5 pounds (2 kg) or 0,5 gallon (2 L). separation shall be accomplished
~
1. Seareaatina incompatible materials in storaae by a distance of not less
than 20 feet (6096 mm) and in an independent containment system.
2. Isolatina incompatible materials in storaae by a noncombustible
partition extendina not less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and to the
sides of the stored material.
3. Storina Iiauid and solid materials in hazardous material storaae
cabinets.
4. Storinq compressed aases in aas cabinets or exhausted enclosures in
accordance with Sections 2703.8.5 and 2703.8.6. Materials that are
incompatible shall not be stored within the same cabinet or exhausted
enclosure.
Add Sec. 2703.9.10 to read:
2703.9.10 Fire Extinauishina Systems For Workstations Dispensina.
Handlina or Usina Hazardous Materials. Combustible and non-combustible
workstations. which dispense. handle or use hazardous materials. shall be
protected by an approved automatic fire extinauishina system in accordance with
Section 1803.10.
Exception:
Internal fire protection is not required for Bioloaical Safety Cabinets that
carry NSF/ANSI certification where auantities of flammable liauids in use
or storaae within the cabinet do not exceed 500ml.
STORAGE
Amend Section 2704.2.1 as follows:
2704.2.1 Spill Control for Hazardous Material Liquids. Rooms, buildings or
areas used for storage of hazardous material liquids in individual vessels having
a cap3city of more than 55 gallons (208 L) or in ':.(hich aggrogato capacity of
multiple vessels excoods 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:
1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in
outdoor locations.
2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas provided with liquid-
tight raised or recessed sills or dikes.
3. Sumps and collection systems.
4. 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.
Amend Section 2704.2.2 as follows:
2704.2.2 Secondary Containment for Hazardous Material Liquids and
Solids. BuildinQs, rooms or areas used for the storaQe of hazardous materials
liquids or solids shall be provided with secondary containment in accordance with
this section whon tho aQQroQato oapaoity of tho multiplo '1ossolE~ oxcoods tho
follm.\'inQ:
1. Liquids: Capaoity of an individual vossol oxcoods 55 Qallons (208 L) or tho
3QQrOQ3to c3P3city of multiplo vossols oxcoods 1,000 Qallons (3785 L):
aM
2. Solids: Capacit'/ of an individual vossel exceeds 550 pounds (250 kQ) or
the aQQroQato capacity of multiplo vossols exceeds 10,000 pounds (4540
~
Delete Table: 2704.2.2 REQUIRED SECONDARY CONTAINMENT FOR
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS STORAGE
USE, DISPENSING AND HANDLING
Amend Sec. 2705.4.4 to read:
2705.4.4 Emergency Alarm. When hazardous materials having a hazard
ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with NFPA 704, or toxic Qases exceedinQ 10 cu.
ft. and any amount of hiohly toxic compressed oases are transported through
corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system, a
local manual alarm station or an approved alarm-initiating device at not more
than 150-foot (45,720 mm) intervals and at each exit and exit-access doorway
throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an approved
central, proprietary or remote station service or constantly attended on-site
location and shall also initiate a local audible alarm.
CORROSIVE MATERIALS
SECTION 3102
DEFINITIONS
Add the followina definition to read:
CORROSIVE LIQUID. Corrosive liquid is a liquid which, when in contact with
livinq tissue, will cause destruction or irreversible alteration of such tissue bv
chemical action. Examples include acidic, alkaline or caustic materials. Such
material will be considered corrosive when the Ph is 2 or less or 12.5 or more,
except for foodstuffs or medicine. Included are Department of Transportation and
Title 22. California Code of Reaulations. 66261.22 classed corrosives.
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Amend Section 3301.1 to read:
3301.1 Scope. For explosives requirements see Title 19 California Code of
Regulations Chapter 10 and Section 3301.1.1 of this Chapter. For fireworks
requirements see Title 19 California Code of Regulations Chapter 6 and Section
3301.1.2 of this Chapter.
Exceptions:
1. The armed Forces of the United States, Coast Guard or National
Guard.
2. Explosives in forms prescribed by the official United States
Pharmacopoeia.
3. The possession, storage and use of small arms ammunition when
packaged in accordance with DOTn packaging requirements.
4. The use of explosive materials by federal, state and local regulatory,
law enforcement and fire agencies acting in their official capacities.
5. Items preempted by federal regulations.
Add Section 3301.1.1 to read:
3301.1.1. Explosives. . The possession. manufacture, storaae, sale, handlina,
and use of explosives are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Possession, storaae. handlina and use of explosives for test and
research purposes is allowed with permit and approval of the fire code
official.
2. Possession, storaae, handlina and use of squibs. explosive nuts or
bolts and similar small Quantitv explosive devices is allowed with
permit and approval of the fire code official.
Add Section 3301.1.2 to read:
3301.1.2 Fireworks. The possession. manufacture, storaae, sale, handline. and
use of fireworks, includine those fireworks classified as Safe and Sane by the
California State Fire Marshal, are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storaee, handline and use of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects
outside of buildinas when used for public or proximate audience
displays, motion picture. television, theatrical and aroup entertainment
productions when handled and used by a licensed pyrotechnic
operator in accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of
Reeulations and permitted in accordance with this Chapter.
2. Storace, handline and use of pyrotechnic special effects fireworks
inside of buildinas. equipped throuehout with an approved fire sprinkler
system, when used for proximate audience displays or special effects
in theatrical, television, motion picture and oroup entertainment
productions and when handled and used by a licensed pyrotechnic
operator in accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of
Reoulations and permitted in accordance with this Chapter.
Add Section 3301.1.3 to read:
3301.1.3 Model Rocketry. The storaoe, handlino, and use of model rockets shall
be in accordance with Title 19 of the California Code of Reoulations and as
approved bv the fire code official.
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
STORAGE
Amend section 3404.2.7.5.8 to read:
3404.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance
with Section 3404.2.9.6.6 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II
and iliA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals
regulated by Sections 3406.4 or 3406.7 shall have overfill protection in
accordance with API 2350.
Exception: Outsido ::1bovoground tanks v..ith ::1 cap3city of 1320 gallons
(5000 L) or loss.
Add section 3404.2.7.5.9 to read:
3404.2.7.5.9 Automatic Fillina 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 sional to a constantly
attended location and immediately stops the fillino of the tank. The alarm sional
and automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such
testino shall be maintained on-site for a period of five (5) years.
HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
GENERAL
Add Sec. 3701.3 to read:
3701.3 Moderately Toxic Gases With a LC50 Equal To Or Less Than 3000
Parts Per Million. Notwithstandino the hazard class definition in Section 3702,
moderatelv toxic oases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million shall
additionallv complv with the requirements for toxic qases in Section 3704 of this
code.
DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are added to read:
MODERATELY TOXIC GAS. Moderatelv toxic qas is 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 bv volume of Qas or vapor, when
administered bv continuous inhalation for an hour, or less if death occurs within
one hour, to albino rats weiohinq between 200 and 300 Qrams each.
Maximum Threshold Quantitv (Max TQ) is the maximum Quantitv of a moderatelv
toxic or toxic qas, which mav be stored in a sinqle vessel before a more strinqent
cateoorv of requlation is applied. The followinq equation shall be used to
calculate the Max TQ:
Max TQ (pounds) = LC50 (ppm) x 21b.
Gas Mixtures. the LC50 value for a qas mixture containinq toxic. hiqhlv toxic or
moderatelv toxic components shall be calculated usinq the formula in Appendix
E. Section 103.1.3.1
Amend Sec. 3704 to read:
HIGHLY TOXIC, TOXIC AND MODERATELY TOXIC GASES
INCLUDING THOSE USED AS REFRIGERANTS
Add Sec. 3704.1.4 to read:
3704.1.4 Automatic Shut-Off Valve. An automatic shut-off valve. which is of a
fail-safe to close desion. shall be provided to shut off the supply of hiohly toxic
oases for any of the followino:
1. Activation of a manual fire alarm svstem.
2. Activation of the oas detection system.
3. Failure of emerqency power.
4. Failure of primary containment.
5. Seismic activity.
6. Failure of required yentilation.
7. Manual activation at an approved remote location.
Add Sec. 3704.1.5 to read:
3704.1.5 Emeraency Control Station. Sionals from emeroency equipment used
for hiohly toxic oases shall be transmitted to an emeroency control station or
other approved monitorino station. which is continually staffed by trained
personnel.
Add Sec. 3704.1.6 to read:
3704.1.6 Maximum Threshold Quantity. Toxic oases stored or used in
Quantities exceedino the maximum threshold Quantity in a sinole vessel per
control area or outdoor control area shall comply with the additional requirements
for hiohly toxic oases of Section 3704 of this code.
Moderately toxic oases stored or used in Quantities exceedino the maximum
threshold quantity. in a sinole vessel per control area or outdoor control area
shall comply with the additional requirements for toxic oases of Section 3704 of
this code
Add Section 3704.1.7 to read:
3704.1.7 Reduced Flow Valve. All containers of materials other than lecture
bottles containino Hiohly Toxic material and havina a vapor pressure exceedinQ
29 psi a shall be equipped with a reduced flow valve when available. If a reduced
flow valve is not available. the container shall be used with a flow-limitino device.
All flow limitino devices shall be part of the yalve assembly and yisible to the eye
when possible: otherwise. they shall be installed as close as possible to the
cylinder source.
Add Section 3704.1.8 to read:
3704.1.8 Annual Maintenance. All safety control systems at a facility shall be
maintained in oood workino condition and tested not less frequently than
annually. Maintenance and testino shall be performed by persons Qualified to
perform the maintenance and tests. Maintenance records and certifications shall
be available to any representative of the Fire Department for inspection upon
request.
Add Section 3704.1.9 to read:
3704.1.9 Fire Extinauishina Systems. Buildinas and covered exterior areas for
storaoe and use areas of materials reoulated by this Chapter shall be protected
by an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13. The desion of
the sprinkler system for any room or area where hiahly toxic. toxic and
moderately toxic oases are stored, handled or used shall be in accordance with
Section 2704.5.
Add Section 3704.1.10 to read:
3704.1.10 Local Gas Shut Off. Manual activation controls shall be provided at
locations near the point of use and near the source, as approved by the fire code
official. The fire code official may require additional controls at other places,
includinq, but not limited to, the entry to the buildino, storaqe or use areas, and
emerqency control stations.
Manual activated shut-off valves shall be of a fail-safe-to-close desiqn."
Add Section 3704.1.11 to read:
3704.1.11 Exhaust Ventilation Monitorina. For hiqhlv toxic qases and toxic
oases exceedino threshold Quantities, a continuous monitorinQ system shall be
provided to assure that the required exhaust ventilation rate is maintained. The
monitorino system shall initiate a local alarm. The alarm shall be both visual and
audible and shall be desiqned to provide warninq both inside and outside of the
interior storaqe, use, or handlino area.
Add Section 3704.1.12 to read:
3704.1.12 Emeraencv Response Plan. If the preparation of an emerqency
response plan for the facility is not required by any other law, responsible
persons shall prepare, or cause to be prepared, and filed with the fire code
official, a written emerqency response plan. If the preparation of an emerqency
response plan is required by other law, a responsible person shall file a COpy of
the plan with the Fire Chief.
Add Section 3704.1.13 to read:
3704.1.13 Emeraencv Response Team. Responsible persons shall be
desiqnated the on-site emerqency response team and trained to be liaison
personnel for the Fire Department. These persons shall aid the Fire Department
in preplanninq emerqency responses, identifyinq locations where requlated
materials are stored, handled and used, and be familiar with the chemical nature
of such material. An adequate number of personnel for each work shift shall be
desiqnated.
Add Section 3704.1.14 to read:
3704.1.14 Emeraencv Drills. Emeroency drills of the on-site emerqency
response team shall be conducted on a reqular basis but not less than once
every three months. Records of drills conducted shall be maintained.
Add section 3704.1.15 to read:
3704.1.15 Cvlinder leak Testina. Cvlinders shall be tested for leaks
immediately upon delivery and aqain immediately prior to departure. Testinq shall
be approved by the fire code official in accordance with appropriate nationally
recoonized industry standards and practices. if any. Appropriate remedial action
shall be immediatelv undertaken when leaks are detected.
Add Sec. 3704.1.16 to read:
3704.1.16 Inert Gas Purae System. Gas systems shall be provided with
dedicated inert oas puroe systems. A dedicated inert oas puroe system may be
used to puroe more than one oas. provided the oases are compatible. Puroe oas
systems inside buildinos shall be located in an approved oas cabinet unless the
system operates by vacuum demand.
Add Sec. 3704.1.17 to read:
3704.1.17 Seismic Shutoff Valve. An automatic seismic shut-off valve. which is
of a fail-safe to close desion, shall be provided to shutoff the supply of hiohly
toxic, toxic and moderately toxic oases with an LCso less than 3000 parts per
million upon a seismic event within 5 seconds of a horizontal sinusoidal
oscillation havino a peak acceleration of 0.3G (1.47m/sec2) and a period of 0.4
seconds.
Amend Section 3704.2 to read:
3704.2 Indoor Storage and Use. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, aM
toxic and moderately toxic compressed oases shall be in accordance with
Sections 3704.2.1 through 3704.2.2.10.3.3. The threshold Quantity for hiOhly
toxic, toxic and moderately toxic qases for indoor storaoe and use are set forth in
Table 3704.2.
Add Table 3704.2 to read:
Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic and Moderately Toxic Gases
for Indoor Storage and Use
Hiahlv Toxic 0
Toxic 10 cubic feet
Moderatelv Toxic 20 cubic feet
Amend Section 3704.2.1 to read:
3704.2.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the indoor
storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderatelv toxic compressed gases
shall be as set forth in Sections 3704.2.1.1 through 3704.2.1.3.
Amend Sec. 3704.2.1.1 to read:
3704.2.1.1 Quantities Not Exceeding the Maximum Allowable Quantity per
Control Area. The indoor storage or use of highly toxic, aAG-toxic and
moderately toxic oases in amounts exceeding the threshold quantity per control
area set forth in T3ble 2703.1.1 (2) Table 3704.2 shall be in accordance with
Sections 2701, 2703, 3701, aR9 3704.1 and 3704.2,
Amend Sec. 3704.2.2 to read:
3704.2.2 General Indoor Requirements. The general requirements applicable
to the indoor storage and use of highly toxic and toxic compressed gases shall
be in accordance with Sections 3704.2.2.1 through 3704.2.2.10.3.
Moderately toxic oases with an LCso less than 3000 parts per million shall comply
with the requirements for toxic oases in Sections 3704.2.2.1 throuoh
3704.2.2.10.3
All other moderately toxic oases exceedina the threshold Quantity shall comply
with the requirements for toxic oases in Sections 3704.2.2.1 throuoh 3704.2.2.7.
Amend Sec. 3704.2.2.7 to read:
3704.2.2.7 Treatment Systems. The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets,
exhausted enclosures, gas rooms and local exhaust systems required in Section
3704.2.2.4 and 3704.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The
treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to
process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be designed in
accordance with Sections 3704.2.2.7.1 through 3704.2.2.7.5 and Section 505 of
the California Mechanical Code.
Exceptions:
1. Highly toxic, toxic and moderately toxic gases storage. A treatment
system is not required for cylinders, containers and tanks in storage
when all of the following are provided:
1.1. Valve outlets are equipped with gas-tight outlet plug or caps.
1.2. Hand wheel-operated valves have handles secured to prevent
movement.
1.3. Approved containment vessels or containment systems are
provided in accordance with Section 3704.2.2.3.
2. Toxic gas use. Treatment systems aro not required f.or toxic gasos
supplied by cylinders or port3ble tanks not oxceeding 1,700 pounds
(772 kg) \.\'ator capacity ':,'hen tho following are providod:
2.1. /\ listod or approved gas dotoction system with a sensing intorval
not excooding 5 minutes.
2.2..^. listod or approved ::lUtomatic closing f3il saf-e valvo located
immediately adjacont to cylindor or portable tank valves. Tho f3il
s3fo \<31\'0 sh311 closo whon g3S is dotoctod at tho PEL by 0 g3S
dotoction systom monitoring tho oxh3uSt system 3t tho point of
dischargo from tho gas c3binot, oxhaustod onclosure, vontilatod
enclosuro or gas room. The gas dotoction systom shall comply
with Soction 3704.2.2.10.
Amend 3704.2.2.10.1 to read:
3704.2.2.10.1. Alarms. The gas detection system shall initiate a local alarm and
transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station when a short-term
hazard condition is detected. The alarm shall be both visual and audible and
shall provide warning both inside and outside the area where the gas is detected.
The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms.
EXGepti9n:
Signal tr~msmission to a constantly attendod control station is not required
where not mora than one cylindor of highly toxic or toxic gas is stored.
Amend Section 3704.3 to read:
3704.3 Outdoor Storage and Use. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic,
aR€I--toxic and moderatelv toxic compressed oases shall be in accordance with
Sections 3704.3.1 through 3704.3.1.. The threshold auantitv for hiahlv toxic. toxic
and moderatelv toxic oases for outdoor storaoe and use are set forth in Table
3704.3.
Add Table 3704.3 to read:
Threshold Quantities for Highly Toxic, Toxic and Moderately Toxic Gases
for Outdoor Storage and Use
Highly Toxic
Toxic
Moderately Toxic
o
10 cubic feet
20 cubic feet
Amend Section 3704.3.1 to read:
3704.3.1 Applicability. The applicability of regulations governing the outdoor
storage and use of highly toxic, toxic, and moderatelv toxic compressed gases
shall be as set forth in Sections 3704.3.1.J. through 3704.3.1.3.
Amend Section 3704.3.1.1
3704.3.1.1 Quantities Not Exceeding The Maximum Allowable Quantity Per
Control Area. The outdoor storage or use of highly toxic and toxic gases in
amounts exceeding the threshold quantity per control area set forth in Table
3704.3 shall be in accordance with Sections 2701, 2703, 3701, 3704.1, and
3704.3.
Moderatelv toxic oases with an LC50 less than 3000 parts per million in amounts
exceedino the threshold auantitv in Table 3704.3 shall complv with the
reauirements for toxic oases in Sections 2701. 2703, 3701. 3704.1 and 3704.3.
Moderatelv toxic oases in amounts exceedino the threshold Quantitv in Table
3704.3 shall complv with the reauirements for toxic oases in Sections 2701.
2703, 3701 , 3704.1 and 3704.3.2.1 throuoh 3704.3.2.5.
Amend Section 3704.3.3 to read:
3704.3.3 Outdoor Storage Weather Protection For Portable Tanks and
Cylinders. Weather protection in accordance with Section 2704.13 and this
section shall be provided for portable tanks and cylinders located outdoors and
not within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures. The storage area shall be
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with
Section 903.3.1.1 2704.5.
Exception: ^n automatic sprinklor system is not required when:
1. 1\11 matorials undor tho woathor protoction structure, including
hazardous matorials and the containors in which thoy are storod, aro
noncombustiblo.
2. Tho woathor protoction structure is locatod not loss than 30 foot
(9144mm) from combustible matorials or structures or is separatod
from such materials or structures using afire barrier complying with
5ection 3704.3.2.1.1.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1
PERMITS
Section 105.6.8 is amended to read as follows:
105.6.8 COMPRESSED GASES. An operational permit is required for the
storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NPT) of
compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Appendix Chapter 1, Table
105.6.8, to install any piped distribution system for compressed Qases. or to
install a non-flammable medical aas manifold system. A permit is required to
install. repair. abandon. remove. place temporarilv out of service. close or
substantiallv modify a compressed Qas system.
Exceptions:
1.vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the
vehicle.
2. Routine maintenance.
3. For emeraencv repair work performed on an emeraencv basis. application for
permit shall be made within two workina days of commencement of work.
4. Inert and simple asphyxiants at or below the amounts listed in Table 105-A.
The permit applicant shall applv for approval to close storaae. use or handlinQ
facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storaae. use or handlina
of compressed or liquefied aases. Such application shall include any chanQe or
alteration of the facilitv closure plan filed pursuant to Section 8001.13. This 30-
day period may be waived bv the chief if there are special circumstances
requirinq such waiver.
Section 105.6.10 is amended to read as follows:
105.6.10 Cryogenic fluids. An operational permit is required to produce, store
transport on site, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the
amounts listed in Appendix Chapter 1, Table 105.6.10 or to install a crvoaenic
vessel or pipinQ system for the storaQe or distribution of crvoaens.
Exception:
Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids as a
fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading.
Amend Table 105.6.20 to read:
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
Cryogens See Section 105.6.10
Explosive materials See Section 105.6.14
Flammable materials:
Gases See Section 105.6.8
Liquids See Section 105.6.16
Solids 10 pounds
Highly toxic materials:
Gases Any amount
Liquids Any amount
Solids Any amount
Moderately toxic gas 20 cubic feet
Organic peroxides:
Liquids: Class I-IV Any Amount
Liquids: Class V No Permit Required
Solids: Class I-IV Any Amount
Solids: Class V No Permit Reauired
Oxidizing materials:
Gases 504 Cubic Feet
Liquids Any amount
Solids: Any amount
Pyrophoric materials:
Gases Any amount
Liquids Any amount
Solids Any amount
Toxic materials:
Gases Any amount
Liquids Any amount
Solids Any amount
Unstable (reactive) materials:
Gases Any amount
Liquids Any amount
Solids Any amount
Water reactive materials:
Liquids Any amount
Solids Anv amount
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound = 0.454kg.
a. 20 gallons when Table 2703.1.1 (1) Note k applies and hazard identification
signs in accordance with Section 2703.5 are provided for quantities of 20
gallons or less.
b. 200 pounds when Table 2703.1.1 (1) Note k applies and hazard identification
signs in accordance with Section 2703.5 are provided for quantities of 200
pounds or less.
Section 105.6.48 is added to read as follows:
105.6.48 Dav care facilitv. An operational permit is required to operate a
business as a day care facility for more than 6 people.
Section 105.6.49 is added to read as follows:
105.6.49 Institutional. A permit is required to operate, maintain, or use any
institutional type occupancy. For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall
be, but is not limited to: hospitals, children's home, home or institution for insane
or mentally retarded persons, home or institution for the care of aqed or senile
persons, sanitarium, nursinq 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.)
INSPECTIONS
Section 106.5 is added to read as follows:
106.5 Final Inspection. No final inspection as to all or any portion of a
development shall be deemed completed until the installation of the required fire
protection facilities and access ways have been completed and approved. No
final certificate of occupancy may be qranted until the Fire Department issues
notice of final clearance of such fire protection facilities and access ways to the
Buildinq Department.
APPEALS
Section 108 is deleted in it's entirety and replaced as follows:
APPEALS
108.1 Appeals. Appeals shall be in accordance with Section 17.80.010 of the
Campbell Municipal Code.
VIOLATIONS
Section 109.3 is amended to read:
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons 'Nho Sh311 ':iol3te a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply '1.'ith any of tho requirements thereof or who shall eroct, install,
altor, ropair or do ':.(ork in violation of tho approvod construction documonts or
directivo of tho firo codo official, or of a pormit or oortific3to usod undor pro'Jisions
of this codo, Sh311 bo guilty of a (SPECIFY OFFENSE), punishablo by a fino of
not more than (AMOUNT) dollars or by imprisonmont not oxcooding (NUMBER
OF DAYS). or both suoh fino 3nd imprisonmont. E3Ch day th3t a viol3tion
continuos 3ftor duo notico has boon sorvod shall bo doomod a Sop3rato offonso.
See Section 17.70.010 of the Campbell Municipal Code.
Title 18
BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 18.04 BUILDING CODE
Chapter 18.05 POST-DISASTER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARD
Chapter 18.06 POST-DISASTER DEMOLITION
Chapter 18.07 DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
Chapter 18.08 PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 18.09 ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 18.10 UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION
Chapter 18.12 MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 18.16 ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 18.20 HOUSING CODE
Chapter 18.21 STATE HISTORICAL CODE
Chapter 18.24 .SWIMMING POOLS
Chapter 18.28 HOUSE MOVING AND OVERSIZE OBJECT MOVING
Chapter 18.32 (RESERVED)
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
Section 18.04.010 Adoption of the International Building Code.
Section 18.04.020 Portions not adopted.
Section 18.04.030 Portions modified.
Section 18.04.035 Construction debris.
Section 18.04.040 Camp cars and/or trailers.
Section 18.04.045 Fee schedule.
Section 18.04.046 Exemption from fees.
Section 18.04.052 Hours of construction -Time and noise limitations.
18.04.010 Adoption of the International Buildina 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 2006,
Volumes 1 and 2 of the International Code Council, as amended in 2007 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 B, D, F,
G and H.
18.04.030 Portions modified. (a) The following sections are either enacted
in modification of the California Building Code, Appendix Chapter 1,
Administration, adopted by reference or are added in place of those sections,
parts and/or provisions of the Uniform Administrative Section which have not
been adopted:
(1) An additional sentence is added to Appendix Chapter 1, Administration
Section 113.4, to read: "For penalty clause, see Section 10.50.010 of the
Campbell Municipal Code."
(2) An additional sentence is added to Appendix Chapter 1, Administration
Section109.6 to read: "Approvals of the Building Division are granted to allow
work to proceed and are not necessarily for code compliance. See Section
104.11 ."
(b) Chapter 31, Section 3109.4.1 is amended to read: "The top of the barrier
shall be at least 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the
barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The maximum vertical
clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm)
measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.
Where the top of the pool structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be
at ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum
vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the
barrier shall be 4 inches (102 mm).
(c) Section 2308.9.3 is amended by deleting Item Number 5 and adding the
following to Item Number 7 at the end of that sentence: "Limited to single story R-
3 and U-1 occupancies."
(d) Efficiency Dwelling Units (EDU). Section 1208.4 is deleted and the
following is substituted:
1. The EDU unit shall have a living room of not less than 150 square feet
(13.9mm) of superficial floor area. An additional 1 00 square feet (9.3m2) of
superficial floor area shall be provided for each occupant of such EDU unit in
excess of two.
2. The EDU unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
3. The EDU unit may be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and
refrigeration facilities, each having a clear working space of not less than 30
inches (762 mm) in front. Light, ventilation and emergency egress conforming to
this code shall be provided.
4. Every building shall be provided with at least one water closet. Every hotel or
subdivision thereof where both sexes are accommodated shall contain at least
two separate toilet facilities which are conspicuously identified for male and
female use, each of which contains at least one water closet.
EXCEPTION: Hotel guest rooms may have one unidentified toilet facility.
Additional water closets shall be provided on each floor for each sex at the rate
of one for every additional ten guests, or fractional part thereof, in excess of ten.
Every EDU unit shall be provided with a kitchen equipped with a kitchen sink;
however, that EDU living unit facilities and EDU residential hotels may contain
partial kitchen facilities so long as a sink is provided and laundry facilities and
kitchen facilities are provided on each floor accessible from a public hallway.
Every EDU unit and every lodging house shall be provided with a bathroom
equipped with facilities consisting of a water closet, lavatory and either a bathtub
or shower; however, that EDU residential hotels may contain partial bathroom
facilities. If individual bath facilities are not provided, common bath facilities must
be provided as follows:
Where private water closets, lavatories and baths are not provided, there shall be
provided on each floor, for each sex, at least one water closet and lavatory and
one bath, accessible from a public hallway. Additional water closets, lavatories
and baths shall be provided on each floor for each sex at the rate of one for
every additional ten guests or fractional number thereof in excess of ten. Such
facilities shall be clearly marked for "men" or "women." As an alternative,
adequate unisex facilities may be provided. Each sink, lavatory and either a
bathtub or shower shall be equipped with hot and cold running water necessary
for its normal operation.
When EDU Units are required by state law to be accessible or adaptable, see
appropriate sections of state law for access requirements.
(e) Section 1805A.4.1 Design. shall add the following subsection:
1805A.4.1.3 Reinforcing. A minimum of one top and one bottom continuous bar
of 1/2" diameter reinforcing steel shall be required in all continuous concrete or
masonry bearing foundations of Group R residential occupancies.
(f) Section 1910.1 General shall be amended to insert the following sentence;
"The slab shall be reinforced with not less than 6"X6", 1 0 gauge wire mesh or an
approved alternate installed at mid-height of the slab." following the first sentence
of the section.
(g) Appendix Chapter 1, ADMINSTRATION, Section 108.6 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 permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of fee payment."
18.04.035 Construction debris. Every building permit application shall contain
the following notice:
"NOTICE: Pursuant to Chapter 11.32 of the Campbell Municipal Code, any dirt or
debris generated at a construction site that is allowed to remain on a public right
of way for more than twelve (12) hours may be removed by the City AT THE
EXPENSE OF THE APPLICANT FOR THIS BUILDING PERMIT. FAILURE TO
PAY THE EXPENSE WILL RESULT IN SUSPENSION OF FURTHER BUILDING
INSPECTIONS."
18.04.040 Camp cars and/or trailers. A. Definition. A "camp car" and/or "trailer,"
subject to the provisions of this chapter, means any unit or structure designed,
constructed and/or used for living or sleeping purposes or human habitation,
which is equipped with wheels or similar devices for the purpose of transporting
the unit and/or structure from place to place, whether by motive power or by
other means.
B. Building Code Requirements. Any camp car and/or trailer, as defined in
Section 18.04.040, shall constitute the same as a dwelling for purpose of the
requirements of the California State Division of Housing.
C. Temporary Location.
(1) No camp car and/or trailer shall be connected to utilities or used for living or
sleeping purposes or as a place of human habitation within the city except for the
same be located and maintained with a trailer park as specified under the
provisions of Section 21. 72.120(L), and existing nonconforming trailer parks.
(2) Exception. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary,
transient camp cars and/or trailers may be parked for visitation purposes for a
period not to exceed fifteen days. Trailers shall not exceed eighteen feet in length
and shall be parked on private property. The city building division shall be notified
as to calendar dates of visitation and the address of the property.
18.04.045 Fee schedule. Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION, Section 108
FEES, subsection 108.2 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 National Holidays.
No loud environmentally disruptive noise over fifty dbs., such as air compressors
without mufflers, continuously running motors or generators, loud playing musical
instruments or radios will be allowed during the authorized hours of construction,
Monday through Saturday, where such noise may be a nuisance to adjacent
residential neighbors. Such nuisances shall be discontinued.
Exception.
(a) Construction activity is permitted for homeowner permits, when the
work is being performed by 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, are unreasonably interfering in the reasonable use and enjoyment of
adjacent properties, the building official shall notify the general contractor in
writing that the exception has been voided and canceled and the construction
time and noise conditions as described in Section 18.04.052 shall apply
immediately and the general contractor shall be subject to the penalty(ies) as
provided for in this code.
(d) (1) Construction activity, under contracts awarded by the city (or
redevelopment agency) 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;
(8) 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
Section 18.05.010 Intent.
Section 18.05.020 Application of provisions.
Section 18.05.030 Definitions.
Section 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 man made disaster.
18.05.040 Placards. (a) The following are verbal descriptions of the official
jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued
occupancy of buildings or structures. Copies of actual placards are set out at the
end of this section as Exhibit 18.05.040.
(1) "Inspected--Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building
or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard
is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
(2) "Restricted Use" is to be posted on each building or structure that has
been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to
the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in
general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely
note the restrictions on continued occupancy.
(3) "Unsafe--Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or
structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat
to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered
under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the department that
posted the building, upon establishment of suitable conditions necessary to
ensure a reasonable level of safety. Safety assessment teams shall be
authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or
considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note
in general terms the type of damage encountered.
(b) The number of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the name of the
department, its address and phone number shall be permanently affixed to each
placard.
(c) Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to
be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of
the department or upon written notification from the department.
Exhibit 18.05.040
INSPECTED
LAWFUL OCCUPANCY PERMITTED
This structure has been inspected (as mdicated
below} and no apparent structural hazard has
been found.
Date:
Time;
c.. Inspected Exterior Only
(Caution: Aftershocks since last inspection may
increase damage and risk.)
C Inspected Exterior and Interior
This facility was inspected under emergency
conditions for the City of eam pbell.
Report any unsafe condition to local authorities
Re-inspection may be required!
Inspector IDI Agency
Inspector Comments:
Facility Name and Address:
Do Not Remove, Alter or Cover this Placard until
Authorized by the Building Official of the City of Campbell
Per C;ty of Ca.mpbeU - Munic;ipa: Colle
Chal't", HillS POSH}ISASTER S.AFETYASSESSMENT PLACARD
RESTRICTED USE
Caution; This structure has been Inspected and
found to be damaged as described below:
Date:
Time:_____"
Entry, occupancy, and lawful use are
restrlcted as indicated below:
Do not enter the following areas:
(Caution: Aftershocks since last inspection may
increase damage and risk.)
This faemty was inspected under emergency
conditions for the City of Campbell.
Inspector ID! Agency
Brief entry allowed for access to contents:
: Other restrictions:
FacUity Name and Address:
Do Not Remove, Alter or Cover this Placard until
Authorized by the Building Official of the City of Campbell
Per CJly 01 Campbell Municipal Code
Chepler 18_05 POST.PlSASTER SAfETY ASSESSMENT PLACARD
UNSAFE
DO NOT ENTER OR OCCUPY THIS STRUCTURE
This structure has been inspected. found to be
seriously damaged and is unsafe to occupy as
described below:
Date:
Time
(Caution: Aftershocks since last inspection may
increase damage and risk of falling debris.)
This facility was inspected under emergency
conditions for the City of Campbell.
Do not enter, except as specifically authorized Inspector lor 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 Building Official of the City of Campbell
Per Ci~' of CampbeU - Munici pa! Code.
Chap",r 111tJ5 POST-DtSI\.STER SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARD
(THIS PLACARD IS NOT A DEMOLITION ORDER!)
Chapter 18.06
POST-DISASTER DEMOLITION
Section 18.06.010 Intent.
Section 18.06.020 Application of provisions.
Section 18.06.030 Definitions.
Section 18.06.040 Demolition criteria.
Section 18.06.050 Demolition criteria for historic buildings or structures.
Section 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 buildinQs 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.
18.06.060 Board of appeals. (a) The provisions of this chapter may be appealed
to the city of Campbell board of appeals pursuant to Section 112, Appendix
Chapter 1 of the California Building Code 2007 edition.
Chapter 18.07
DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
Section 18.07.010 Intent.
Section 18.07.020 Application of provisions.
Section 18.07.030 Defi nitions.
Section 18.07.040 Repair criteria.
Section 18.07.050 Repair criteria for chimneys.
Section 18.07.060 Repair criteria for essential services facilities.
Section 18.07.070 Repair criteria for historic buildings or structures.
Section 18.07.080 Repair criteria for un-reinforced masonry buildings and
structures.
Section 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 108.9 of the International Building Code
2007 edition as published by the International Code Conference, one copy of
which is on file in the office of the city building official, is adopted. /\s oach
subsoquont odition is publishod, it shall replace tho previous odition.
(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 37 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 buildinos 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 buildinos and structures.
(a) The 2007 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 2007 California Existing Building Code.
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 112, Appendix Chapter
1 of the California Building Code 2007 edition.
Chapter 18.08
PLUMBING CODE
Section 18.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Section 18.08.020 Portions not adoptod.
18.08.010 Adoption of the Uniform Plumbinq Code. The city council adopts a
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 2006, as amended in 2007 by the State of
California in the State Building Standard Regulations (Title 24), and the following
appendixes, Chapter 1 Administration, A, B, G, 0, E,.j::I. and I, hereinafter termed
the "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. Tho foIlCY.':ing parts, soctions and/or pro'Jisions
of the Uniform Plumbing Code 3m not adopted: Soctions 103.-1.1, 103.-1.2,
103.4.1.2, and Table 1 1.
Chapter 18.09
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Section 18.09.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings.
Section 18.09.020 Modifications.
Section 18.09.030 Equivalency to health and safety code.
18.09.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danoerous
Buildinos. The city council adopts the Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings to provide a just, equitable and practical method whereby
buildings or structures from any cause endanger the life, limb, health, morals,
property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants may be
required to repair, vacate or demolish such dangerous buildings.
All of the provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings Code, 1997 edition, hereinafter termed the "dangerous building code"
and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of such dangerous
building code (one copy of which has been filed for use and examination of the
public in the office of the city clerk) are referred to and are made a part of this
chapter, the same as if fully set forth in this chapter, and are adopted as sections
of this chapter bearing the same numerical sections, designations, titles as
appear in the dangerous building code.
18.09.020 Modifications. The following sections of the Uniform Code for
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings are modified or amended as set forth below:
(a) Paragraph 6 is added to Section 401.2, to read as follows:
All notices issued by the Building Official to correct violations or to abate
nuisances shall contain a provision notifying the owner that, in accordance with
Section 17274 and 24436.5 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, a tax
deduction may not be allowed for interest, taxes, depreciation, or amortization
paid or incurred in the taxable year.
(b) Paragraphs 3 and 4 are added to Section 403, to read as follows:
3. Whenever the Building Official has inspected or caused to be inspected any
building and has determined that the building is a substandard building, the
Building Official shall commence proceedings to abate the violation by repair,
rehabilitation, vacation, or demolition of the building. The Building Official shall
not require the vacating of a residential building unless it concurrently requires
expeditious demolition or repair to comply with this part, the building standards
published in the State Building Standards Code, or other rules and regulations
adopted by the City. The owner shall have the choice of repairing or demolishing.
However, if the owner chooses to repair, the Building Official shall require that
the building be brought into compliance according to a reasonable and feasible
schedule for expeditious repair. The Building Official may require vacation and
demolition or may itself vacate the building, repair, demolish, or institute any
other appropriate action or proceeding, if any of the following occur:
(1) The repair work is not done as scheduled;
(2) The owner does not make a timely choice of repair or demolition;
(3) The owner selects an option which cannot be completed within a
reasonable period of time, as determined by the Building Official, for any reason,
including, but not limited to, an outstanding judicial or administrative order.
4. In deciding whether to require vacation of the building or to repair as
necessary, the Building Official shall give preference to the repair of the building
whenever it is economically feasible to do so, without having to repair more than
75 percent of the dwelling, as determined by the Building Official and shall give
full consideration to the needs for housing as expressed in the City's Housing
Element. Prior to ordering demolition, the Building Official shall issue written
findings that (a) repair of the building is not economically feasible without having
to repair more than 75 percent of the structure; and that the needs for housing as
expressed in the City's Housing Element have been given full consideration.
18.09.030 Equivalencv to health and safetv code. The building official finds and
declares that the abatement procedures set forth in this chapter are substantially
equivalent to the procedures set forth in California Health and Safety Code
Section 17980.
Chapter 18.10
UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION
Section 18.10.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
18.10.010 Adoption of the Uniform Code for Buildinq Conservation. The city
council adopts the Uniform Code for Building Conservation to establish minimum
standards to allow for the effective preservation of existing buildings.
All of the provisions of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, current
edition, hereinafter termed the "Building Conservation 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 city
clerk) 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 Building Conservation
Code.
Chapter 18.12
MECHANICAL CODE
Section 18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code.
Section 18.12.020 Portions not adopted.
Section 18.12.030 Modifications.
18.12.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. The city council adopts a
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 2006 as published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and amended in
2007 by the State of California in the State Building Standard Regulations (Title
24), and the following appendixes, A, B, C and D, thereinafter termed the
"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 adoptad. The follO'.ving parts, sactions and/or provisions
of the Uniform Machanical code are not adopted: Sections 115.2, 115.3, 115.3.1,
115.3.2, Tabla 1 1\.
18.12.030 Modifications. Section 310.1 of the Uniform Mechanical Code,
Condensate Wastes is amended to read:
Condensate from air-cooling coils and comfort cooling equipment not intended to
be used for the storage or holding of food or drinks shall be collected and
discharged to a storm sewer or other approved points of disposal acceptable to
the Administrative Authority.
Termination of such drains shall be made by an air break. Condensate drain lines
in sizes 1 1/4" and larger shall be assembled using approved drainage pipe and
fittings. Condensate waste water shall not drain over or upon a public way,
sidewalk, pedestrian ramp or the like. Condensate drains within the interior of a
building shall not be connected to the building roof drain or overflow piping
systems. The waste pipe shall have a slope of not less than 1/8 inch per foot and
shall be of approved corrosion-resistant material not smaller than the outlet size
as required below for air-cooling coils or condensing fuel-burning appliances
respectfully.
Chapter 18.16
ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 18.16.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code
Soction 18.16.030 Modific3tions
18.16.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code. The city council adopts a
Uniform 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 4Q99 2004 edition, as amended in ~ 2007 by the State of
California in the State Building Standard Regulations (Title 24), hereinafter
termed the "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.
18.16),030 Modifications. I\rticle 336.4 of tho National Eloctric Codo is
amendod to road 3S f-ollo':.'s:
(a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC c3bles shall not be used (1) in any
d'l.'olling or structuro oxcooding threo floors abovo gr3do; (2) 3S sorvico ontranco
cablo; (3) omboddod in pourod concreto; or (4) in 3ny non residontial occup3ncy.
For tho purposo of this articlo, tho first floor of 3 building Sh311 bo that floor th3t
has 50 percent or more of the exterior wall 3nd not designed for human
h3bitation and usod only for vohiclo parking, stor3go, or simil3r uso Sh311 bo
permittod.
Chapter 18.20
HOUSING CODE*
*Note to Chapter 18.20.
Section 18.20.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code.
Section 18.20.020 Portions not adopted.
Section 18.20.030 Modifications.
Section 18.20.040 Utility meters.
*Note to Chapter 18.20.
* 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 917910 et seq. and 917950. For the provisions
describing the nature and duties of the local appeals board under the Housing
Law, see Health and Safety Code 917920.5. For the statutory provision adopting
the Uniform Housing Code (1997 Ed.), the International Building Code (2006
Ed.), the Uniform Plumbing Code (2006 Ed.), the Uniform Mechanical Code
(2006 Ed.) and the National Electrical Code (2005) as part of the State Housing
Law, see Health and Safety Code 917922.
18.20.010 Adoption of Uniform Housina Code. The city council adopts a
Uniform Housing Code for the regulation of various types of housing
accommodations, and providing for the administration and enforcement thereof,
which Uniform Housing Code is as follows:
All of the provisions of the International Conference of Building Official's Uniform
Housing Code of 1997, as amended in 2007 by the State of California in the
State Housing Law Regulations, 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 city clerk), 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
Uniform Housing Code except as excepted, modified or amended in this chapter.
18.20.020 Portions not adopted. The following sections, chapters, parts and/or
provisions of the Uniform Housing Code are not adopted: Section 302.
18.20.030 Modifications. When a building permit is required by Section 301 of
the Uniform Housing Code, the appropriate fees shall be paid as specified in city
fee resolution.
18.20.040 Utilitv meters. No parcel or lot located in an R-1 zoning district shall
have more than one utility meter for each utility servicing the parcel or lot.
Chapter 18.21
STATE HISTORICAL CODE
Section 18.21.010 Adoption of the State Historical Building Code.
18.21.010 Adoption of the State Historical Code. The city council adopts the
State Historical Building Code 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 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 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
*Note to Chapter 18.24
Section 18.24.010 Definitions.
\
Section 18.24.020 Building permit.
Section 18.24.030 General construction requirements for permanently installed
pools.
Section 18.24.040 General construction requirements for storable pools.
Section 18.24.050 Indoor swimming pools.
Section 18.24.060 Inspection.
*Note to Chapter 18.24
* Prior history: Ords. 1470, 1407 and prior code ~~8105.3, 8105.6 and 8105.7
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.
(I) "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 Buildinq 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 permanentlv 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 swimminq 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.
Chapter 18.28
HOUSE MOVING AND OVERSIZE OBJECT MOVING
Section 18.28.010 Defi nitions.
Section 18.28.020 Relocation permit required.
Section 18.28.030 Inspection application.
Section 18.28.040 Architectural approval.
Section 18.28.050 Public hearing.
Section 18.28.060 Posting of moving notice.
Section 18.28.070 Moves into or within the city.
Section 18.28.080 Moves outside the city.
Section 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;
(8) 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.
(8) 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. After receipt of written notice of approval by
the community development director and building official, applicant shall apply to
the planning division on the form entitled "Application for S-Approval." This form
shall be completed and filed with the planning division and applicant shall be
notified of the time, place, and date of the planning commission meeting for
consideration of his application.
18.28.050 Public hearino. Upon the filing of the application for S-approval, the
planning division shall also set a public hearing at the same planning commission
meeting.
18.28.060 Postino of movinq 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 one hundred fifty 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 citv. 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 thirty 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 obiects. 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
(RESERVED)
Chapter 18.36
HOUSE NUMBERING
Section 18.36.010 Adoption of house numbering master plan.
Section 18.36.020 Authority of building inspectors.
Section 18.36.030 City council--Enabling provision.
18.36.010 Adoption of house numberino 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 Authoritv of buildino 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 Citv council--Enablino 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
PENAL TIES
Section 18.50.010 Penalty clauses.*
18.50.010 Penaltv clauses.* (a) It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation
to violate any provision, or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this title.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person, firm or
corporation violating any provision, or failing to comply with any requirement of
this title is guilty of an infraction and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine
of not more than one hundred dollars.
(b) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any person, firm or corporation
committing any act made unlawful pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction punished by a fine of not more
than one thousand dollars and/or imprisonment of not more than six months, if
any of the following circumstances exists:
(1) The violation was committed willfully or with knowledge of its illegality;
(2) The violator does not cease or abate the violation after receiving notice of
such violation; or
(3) The violator has violated the same provision of this title within two years of the
violation charged.
(c) Each person, firm or corporation violating any provision, or failing to comply
with the requirements of this title shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
this title is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm or
corporation, and shall be punishable as provided in this section.
(d) Upon notification to the violator by the building official or his or her authorized
representative, a recording of the violation shall be completed by the building
official with the county recorder's office by parcel number.
Chapter 18.60
IDENTIFICATION AND MITIGATION OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
BUILDINGS
Section 18.60.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for Building Conservation.
Section 18.60.020 Compliance with Future Codes.
Section 18.60.030 Mitigating Measures.
Section 18.60.040 Fee Waiver.
Section 18.60.050 Building Identification.
Section 18.60.060 Notification and Recordation.
18.60.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for Buildinq Conservation. The city council
adopts a Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 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 Uniform Code for Building Conservation of 1997 of the
International Conference of Building Officials, hereinafter termed the:
"conservation 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 Conservation
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 Mitiqatina Measures. Mitigating measures for un-reinforced masonry
buildings (URM) for structural upgrading are as follows:
Phase 1: 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
Phase 2: /\s of December 31,1992, owners of URM buildings Sh311
have caused to be submitted to the city an engineering an3lysis, plans and
specifications for structural strengthening of their buildings, prepared by a
licensed Ci'Iil or structural engineer, suit3ble in form 3nd content to the building
official b3sed on the design requirements cont3ined in Appendix 1 of the
conserv3tion code.
Phase 3: /\fter receiving un reinforced m3sonry building (URM) notice
that said buildings have been classified as potentially h3zardous buildings, the
owners may voluntarily modify and strengthen their buildings to the approved
standards set forth in the Conservation Code (UCBC). If more than fifty percent
of the existing square foot3ge of a URM building is to be altored, modified or
remodeled, the owners shall cause their buildings to be strengthened in
accordance '....ith analysis, plans and specifications prepared by 3 licensed civil or
structural engineer with provisions of the conservation code (UCBC).
Mandatory Structural Strengthening and Abatement of URM buildings according
to the requirements of the UCBC 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 Offciail 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 conservation Code
(UCBC) 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 Buildinq 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
Section 18.70.010 Purpose.
Section 18.70.020 Definitions.
Section 18.70.030 Residential installations.
Section 18.70.040 Commercial installations.
Section 18.70.050 Gas fireplaces.
Section 18.70.060 Unauthorized appliances prohibited.
Section 18.70.070 Additions, alterations or repairs.
Section 18.70.080 Certification.
Section 18.70.090 Burning 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.
18.70.050 Gas fireplaces. Gas fireplaces shall be exempt from this chapter.
However, the conversion of a gas fireplace to burn wood shall constitute the
installation of 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 Burninq 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.