HomeMy WebLinkAbout99-055 CC ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 99-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SETTING FORTH
THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A DETERMINATION
HAS BEEN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT
MODIFICATIONS TO CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE TEMECULA
MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE, 1998 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
1998 EDITION, THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998
EDITION, AND THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION, ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE
PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE.
WHEREAS, certain building standards and other related uniform codes are adopted by the
State of Califomia in the Califomia Building Standards Code which becomes applicable in the City
unless amended by the City pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 provides for the City Council to make
reasonably necessary changes or modifications based on certain local conditions before adopting
the most current edition of the model codes; and,
WHEREAS, the Building Official of the City of Temecula has determined and recommended
that the modifications to the California Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California
Plumbing Code, and the California Electrical Code are reasonably required to be adopted by the
City of Temecula; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires the City Council to make
express findings of the necessity for modifications to the building standards in the most current
editions of the model codes as adopted by the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE, FIND, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Temecula finds that the following amendments
and modifications to the Temecula Municipal Code and the California Building Code, 1998 edition,
the California Mechanical Code, 1998 edition, the California Plumbing Code, 1998 edition, and the
California Electrical Code, 1998 edition, contained in Ordinance 99-__ are reasonably necessary
due to consideration of specific local climatic, geological or topographical conditions as follows:
I. SECTION 15.04.020 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION.
A. Section 106.2 Work Exempt from Permits.
Retaining walls which am not over two (2) feet in height, and garden walls
not over 4" measured from the top of wall unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding flammable Class I, Class II or III-A liquids.
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This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local
conditions:
Geological Conditions:
The City of Temecula is located in an area near high seismic activity. Because of
the degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity to major fault lines, the risk of
structural damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable. During a major
earthquake, emergency resources would be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to
such emergencies would be complicated. Local standards in excess of statewide
minimums will assist in reducing dsks associated with earthquakes and the consequent
disruption of traffic flow.
Section 304.1 This amendment is administrative in nature necessitated by the
space restrictions in Old Town to accommodate modifications of accessible
restroom fixtures. This amendment is in line with the B occupancy cdteria of 50 or
less occupants as provided in the California Building Code.
Section 502 This amendment is administrative in nature in that it further defines
the address height criteria for residential, and individual commercial suites.
D. Section 904 Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
conditions:
Climatic Conditions:
Generally Riverside County and the City of Temecula has an add climate. Annual
rainfall varies from 3 inches in Blythe to over 33 inches in Pine Cove. Hot, dry Santa Ana
winds are common to areas within Riverside County. These winds constitute a contributing
factor which causes small fires originating in high density development presently being
constructed in the County of Riverside and the City of Temecula which spread quickly and
create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection, including,
but not limited to on-site protection, will supplement normal Fire Department response
available in new development, and provide immediate fire protection for life and safety of
multiple-occupancy occupants during fire occurrence.
Topographicel Conditions:
Traffic and circulation congested in urban areas often place Fire Department
response time to emergendes at dsk. This condition makes the need for enhanced on-site
protection for property occupants necessary.
Geological Conditions:
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The City of Temecula is located in an area near high seismic activity. Because of
the degree of the City's urbanization and close proximity to major fault lines, the risk of
structural damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is considerable. During a major
earthquake, emergency resources would be extremely taxed, and the ability to respond to
such emergencies would be complicated. Local standards in excess of statewide
minimums will assist in reducing risks associated with earthquakes and the consequent
disruption of traffic flow.
C. Section 1503 Roof-Covering Requirements...
This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local
conditions:
Climatic Conditions:
Generally Riverside County and the City of Temecula has an arid climate. Annual
rainfall varies from 3 inches in Blythe to over 33 inches in Pine Cove. Hot, dry Santa Ana
winds are common to areas within Riverside County. These climatic conditions cause
extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area to
large destructive fires. Higher building standards are necessary to protect against the
increased risk of fire.
D. Section 1924. Minimum Slab Thickness...; and Section 1924.1 Slab Dowels...
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
conditions:
Tol;)ographical Conditions:
The City is comprised of varying soil conditions and a fluctuating water table that is
fed by artesian spdngs. This water table will elevate substantially following heavy rain. The
addition of a moisture barder will mitigate excess moisture absorption into concrete placed
on grade.
Geological Conditions:
The City of Temecula is located in Seismic Zone No. 4 and contains two (2) faults
running north and south within its boundaries. The addition of slab dowels as an additional
means of attachment of added structures to existing is intended to help mitigate the effects
of seismic activity on these connections.
E. Appendix Chapter 4. Section 421.1 paragraph 1 is considered to be administrative in
nature and necessary in order to allow for a 54 inch release mechanism height from grade
specified.
II. SECTION 15.04.030 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION.
A. Section 504 Environmental Air Ducts.
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Section 504.1 Makeup and exhaust ducts...
This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local conditions:
Climatic Conditions:
Due to the proximity to the ocean and the influx of moist air experienced in the City,
water deposited in the corrugated depressions of the aluminum flex ducting will not properly
evaporate, thus creating a potential for stagnation, mildew, and possible excessive build up.
III. SECTION 15.04.040 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION
Section 413 and Table 4-1 This amendment is administrative in nature. The deletion
of this section is made in lieu of utilizing Chapter 29 and Appendix Chapter 29 of the
Califomia Building Code as the standard for establishing required number of plumbing
fixtures.
Section 719.5 This amendment is administrative in nature intended to clarify an
approved material for clean out installations. This is in answer to our history of
inquiries on this subject.
C. Section 1204.3.2 Final Piping Inspection
This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local
conditions:
Climatic Conditions:
Generally Riverside County and the City of Temecula has an add dimate. Hot, dry
Santa Ana winds are common to areas within Riverside County. These conditions
contribute significantly to the fluctuation of air pressure in gas plumbing lines. In
lines larger than two (2) inches these fluctuations are subtler because of the
volume, hence detecting a small leak becomes more difficult in the code prescribed
time frame of ten minutes.
Section 1211.3 This amendment is administrative in nature intended to address the
installation of propone gas underslab areas. This section does not address
propane installation.
IV. SECTION 15.04.050 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION.
A. Article 336 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable.
Section 336-3 Uses Permitted...
This amendment is reasonably necessary because of the following local
conditions:
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Topographical Conditions:
The City is located on a north/south transportation corridor and is developing both
a medical manufacturing and micro component business base. These occupancies
typically contain hazardous uses of varying degree. Non-metallic sheathed cable is not
prohibited from use in the city, but only in commercial and industrial type applications where
the type of construction and constant tenant improvement needs cause a concern for the
potential damage that may be caused to this cable's soft insulation and protection
sheathing.
B. Section :~. The City Coundl of the City of Temecula hereby further finds that the
administrative amendments and modifications to the Temecula Municipal Code and the Califomia
Building Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, and Califomia Electrical
Code contained in Ordinance No. 99- regarding violations and penalties (Building Code Section
103, Mechanical Code Section 111, P'~mbing Code Section 102.3.2, and Electrical Code Section
90-04), fees (Building Code Section 107 and Table l-A, Mechanical Code Section 115, and
Plumbing Code Section 103.4), definitions (Plumbing Code Section 211 ) and other provisions (e.g.,
Building Code Section 106.3.1 ), are reasonably necessary to allow for the application of such
Codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative agencies
by means suited to the City's experience with local climatic, geological, and topographical
conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming inspections and analysis
required by the City's fire and seismic hazards.
C. Section 90-8. This amendment is administrative in nature intended to bring the
requirement of this section in line with the provisions of the Temecula Development
Code.
D. Sect|on 110-5. This amendment is administrative in nature intended to establish a
minimum size for the use of aluminum conductors pdmadly convenience receptacle and
circuit breaker installations in residential and light commercial construction. The
receptacles available are not designed for regular maintenance primarily due to the
areas they are typically used in.
D.Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED, this 22 .ndda~ne~e
n J. Ford, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Susan Jones, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, Califomia, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 99-55 was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Temecula
at a regular meeting thereof held on the 22nd day of June, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Comerchero, Lindemans, Roberts, Stone, Ford
None
None
Su s,C C
CrMerk
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