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DATE: November 15, 2010
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager
FROM: Edward John Hamer, Senior Building Official
SUBJECT: Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Petaluma Repealing Chapter 17.04 of
the Petaluma Municipal Code and Adding a New Chapter 17.04 Adopting by
Reference the 2010 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California
Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 and
Amendments Thereto Based on local Climatic, Geological and Topographic
Conditions
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Ordinance of the City of Petaluma
Repealing Chapter 17.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and Adding a New Chapter 17.04
Adopting by Reference the 2010 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, California
Code of Regulations Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 and Amendments
Thereto Based on local Climatic, Geological and Topographic Conditions.
BACKGROUND
It has been three (3) years since the State of California adopted a new set of Building Codes.
Building Officials and Fire Officials convened before the State Building Standards Commission
in Sacramento regarding the adoption of the California Building Standards Code to make
recommendations for changes and additional requirements to the California Building Codes
(Title 24). The adoption of these Codes, including local amendments, will apply to all new
construction.
The State has added one (1) additional code book with this renewal cycle, entitled "The Green
Building Standards Code" or as it is more commonly know, the "CalGreen Code ". The State of
California developed and adopted this code to unify "green building" construction standards
throughout the State. Up until the adoption of this code, "green building" standards had been
adopted locally from standards generated by competing "green" organizations. These
regulations varied greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and caused a great deal of confusion
for designers, enforcement personnel, citizens, and contractors.
Agenda Review:
City Attorney %f % ✓ ^ Finance Director
City Manager
The new Title 24 Codes will update the existing Title 24 Codes to ensure that all new
construction within the State of California will continue to be built with modern safety and
energy conservation standards in mind.
DISCUSSION
All localities within.the State of California are required to enforce the new Title 24 Codes one
hundred and eighty (180) days after their publication (H & S 17958). The 2010 Title 24 Codes
were published on July 4, 2010, which makes their mandatory enforcement date January 1, 2011.
All plans submitted before January 1, 2011 will be reviewed under the 2007 Title 24 Codes. All
plans submitted on or after January 1, 2011 will be reviewed under the new 2010 Title 24 Codes.
Existing approved subdivisions that where designed under the 2007 Codes will be allowed to
complete that phase of the work. All new phases or models not previously approved will be
reviewed under the 2010 Title 24 Codes. As the development community is aware, the Title 24
Codes are updated every three (3) years and the State of California has posted on its website(s)
information pertaining to the new Code adoption plans now in preparation for submittal after
January 1, 2011 which will address new Title 24 Code provisions.
At a recent meeting, City Council members expressed a desire to adopt a "Green Building Code"
that is consistent with the codes that are being adopted county -wide. It is staff's understanding
that among the jurisdictions in the County, the County of Sonoma, the City of Santa Rosa, the
City of Sonoma, the City of Sebastopol, and the Town of Windsor have, will, or are considering
adopting "Tier One" level code amendments. The CalGreen Code provides for various tiers that
municipalities may consider adopting that contain additional "green building" provisions. Staff
has obtained the necessary reports to submit to the Energy Commission allowing the Council to
adopt the optional provisions offered by the Tier One levels provided within the CalGreen Code.
Attachment 2 is a list of the additional requirements triggered by Tier One compliance over the
Mandatory CalGreen requirements. Based on previous Council comments, staff has prepared,
and is recommending adoption of Tier One levels. Several environmental groups have expressed
their support for adoption of the Tier One requirements. Attached as Attachment 3 is a copy of a
letter expressing such support.
Petaluma's changes to the 2010 Title 24 Codes include, but are not limited to:
1. Administrative items; additionally adopted sections specify when permits are required
and spell out how permits are to be obtained and enforced.
2. Appendix Chapters H (Signs), I (Patio Covers), and J (Grading) of the Building Code
have been adopted. There was the removal of an exemption for grading in isolated areas
in Appendix Chapter J (Grading).
3. 105.2 (1): Additional language was included to clarify what types of small structures do
not need a permit. The language states that structures that are exempt from obtaining a
permit are to have no interior finishes or plumbing/electrical /mechanical systems.
4. 1907.14: Removes "Welded Wire Fabric" from the approved materials list for concrete
reinforcement. This material is similar in construction to horse fencing and does not
stand -up to the City's expansive soils.
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5. Language has been added to adopt the 2010 CalGreen Code making the optional Tier
One requirements mandatory.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
There are no direct fiscal impacts to the City resulting from the adoption of this amended
Ordinance.
It is anticipated that the costs to the City of Petaluma associated with the new CalGreen Code
will be covered by a new permit fee linked to the base Building Permit fee.
It is estimated that the cost to the City of a 2,000 sf residential structure would be $477. A
CalGreen fee based on 18% of the base Building Permit fee would be $488.
A 10,000 new Commercial office building is estimated to cost the City $1,014. A CalGreen fee
of 13% of the base permit fee would be $1,101.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance
A. Findings of Fact and Need
B. Climate Zone 2 Energy Cost - Effectiveness Study
2. Tier One Additional Requirements Beyond the Mandatory CalGreen Regulations
3. Correspondence from SCCA, Sierra Club, Greenbelt Alliance, Accountable Development
Coalition
Proposed Draft Ordinance. 1546089.1
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ORDINANCE NO. N.C.S.
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12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA REPEALING
13 CHAPTER 17.04 OF THE PETALUMA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW
14 CHAPTER 17.04 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES:
15 2010 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,,
16 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 1 - 2010 CALIFORNIA
17 BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;' PART 2 - 2010 CALIFORNIA
18 BUILDING CODE BASED ON THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE; PART.
19 2.5 - '201.0'CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE BASED ON THE 2009
20 INTERNATIONAL. RESIDENTIAL CODE; `PART' 3. - 2010 CALIFORNIA
21 ELECTRICAL CODE BASED ON THE 2008 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL- CODE; PART
22 - 4 2010 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE BASED ON THE 2009 UNIFORM
23 MECHANICAL CODE; PART 5 - 2010 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE BASED ON
24 THE 2009 UNIFORM PLUMBING° CODE; PART' 6 2008 CALIFORNIA ENERGY
25 CODE; PART 8 - 2010 CALIFORNIAMISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; PART 10 - 2010
26 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE BASED ON THE 2009 INTERNATIONAL
27 EXISTING BUILDING CODE; PART 11 - 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
28 STANDARDS CODE CHAPTERS 1 -8 AND APPENDIX A4 (TIER 1 RESIDENTIAL
29 VOLUNTARY MEASURES) AND APPENDIX A5 (TIER 1 — NONRESIDENTIAL.
30 VOLUNTARY MEASURES) ARE ADOPTED AS MANDATORY PROVISIONS AND
31 INCORPORATED HEREIN BYREFERENCE; PART 12 - 2010 CALIFORNIA
32 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE; INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
33 MAINTENANCE CODE, 2009 EDITION; 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; AND 1997 .
34 UNIFORM CODE FOR ABATEMENT OF DANG'E'ROUS' BUILDINGS; APPENDIX
35 CHAPTERS,J (GRADING) AMENDED BY DELETING J103.2 EXCEPTIONS 1 H
36 (SIGNS) AND 1. (PATIO COVERS) OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; AND
37 APPENDIX CHAPTER A (CODE STANDARD 6 -2) AND SECTIONS 101.1. THROUGH
38 112.1 INCLUSIVELY OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; AND SECTIONS
39 101.0 THROUGH 1.03.1..1 INCLUSIVELY OF CHAPTER I (ADMINISTRATION) OF
40 THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE AS PUBLISHED BY CALIFORNIA BUILDING
41 STANDARDS COMMISSION
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43 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
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I SECTION 1: REPEAL OF OLD BUILDING CODES
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3 Chapter 17.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "Uniform Codes for
4 Construction and Regulation of Buildings and Structures" is hereby repealed in its entirety.
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6 SECTION 2: FINDINGS
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8 The City Council of the City of Petaluma finds that in order to best protect the health,
9 safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Petaluma, the standards of building within the
10 City must conform with state law except where local climatic, geological, and topographic
11 conditions warrant more restrictive regulations. Therefore, the City Council should adopt the
12 current state building codes, contained in California Building Standards Code Title 24, and other
13 uniform codes governing the construction and regulation of buildings and structures with the
1.4 modifications and amendments contained herein.
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16 Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the City Council makes
17 the factual findings set forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
18. and finds that the amendments made in this ordinance to the California Building Standards Code
19 Title 24, Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12 are reasonably necessary because of the local
20 climatic, geological or topographical conditions described in Exhibit A.
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22 Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 25402.1 and California Code of
23 Regulations,, Title 24, Part 1., Article 1, Section 10 -106 (Locally Adopted Energy Standards), a
24 city may require additional energy conservation measures and set more stringent energy budgets
25 in a local green building ordinance than the standards set forth in the California Energy Code if
26 the city demonstrates the energy cost- effectiveness of the standards, and,files with the California
27 Energy Commission the basis of the city's determination that the standards are cost effective.
28 This determination that the standards are cost effective must be adopted by the governing-body at
29 a public meeting. Based on the Climate Zone 2 Energy Cost - Effectiveness Study attached hereto
50 as Exhibit `B" and incorporated herein by reference, the City Council hereby finds and
31 deiermines that the energy standards adopted in the California Green Building Code, Title 24,
32 Part 11, as amended herein, are cost effective.
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34 SECTION 3: CURRENT BUILDING CODES ADOPTED
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36 Chapter 17.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "Uniform Codes for Construction
37 and Regulation of Buildings and Structures" is hereby added to read as follows:
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39 17.040.010: Adoption of Uniform Codes
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I Pursuant to Section 5,0022.2 of the California Government Code, the following
2 codes are adopted by reference, including the amendments listed in this chapter
3 which are made pursuant to the findings of fact set forth in the adopting
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6 A. Part 1 - 2,010 California Administrative Code;
7 B. Part 2 - 2010 California Building Code based on the 2009 International
8 Building Code, including Appendix Chapters J (Grading) amended by
9 deleting J103.2 Exception 1H (Signs) and I (Patio Covers) except as
10 amended in section 1 7.04.020 below;
11 C. Part 2.5 - California • Residential Code;
12 D. Part 3 - 2010 California Electrical Code based on.the 2008 National
13 Electrical Code;
14 E. Part 4 - 2010 California Mechanical Code based on the 2009 Uniform
15 Mechanical Code including Sections 101.0 through 112.1 of Chapter 1
16 inclusively (Administration) and Appendix Chapter A (Code Standard 6-
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1.8 F. Part 5 2010 California Plumbing Code based on the 2009. Uniform
19 Plumbing Code including Sections 10 1. 1 through 103.1 of Chapter 1
20 inclusively (Administration);
21 G. Part 6 - 2008 California Energy Code;
22 H. Part 8 - 2010 California Historical Building Code;
23 I. Part' - 2010 California Existing Building Code based on the 2009
24 International Existiiig.Building Code;
25 J. Part 1.1. - 2010 California. Green Building Standards Code Chapters 1 -8 and Appendix A4
26 (Tier 1 = Residential Voluntary Measures) and Appendix A5 (Tier 1 — Nonresidential Voluntary
27 Measures) are adopted as mandatory provisions and, incorporated herein by�reference ;
28 K. Part 12 - 2010 California Referenced Standards Code;
29 L. 2009 edition, International' Property Maintenance Code;
30 M. 2006 edition; 1997 Uniform Housing Code; and
31 N. 1997 Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
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33 All references to permit fees are hereby deleted. The permit fees shall be fixed by
34 the Fee Schedules adopted by the City Council via Resolution.
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1 17.04.020: Amendments Made in California Building Code
2 The Califotma.Building Code, as adopted in section 17.04:010, is hereby
3 amended to include the following additions, amendments and deletions:
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5 Section 105.2 (1) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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7 105.2 (1): One -story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds,
8 playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area. does not exceed one hundred twenty
9 square feet (120' sq.) (11 m2), there are no wall finishes such as, but not limited to,
10 gypsum wallboard,, plaster,,stucco, or paneling placed on any interior surface of any wall
11 and/or partition, and no.electrical, mechanical or plumbing systems are contained within
12 the structure.
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14 Section 115 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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16 115: Stop Work Orders
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18 115.1 - Authority.- Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code
19 being performed in a manner that is contrary to the provisions: of this code, without a
20 permit, beyond the scope of the issued permit, in violation of the Petaluma Municipal
21 Code or Zoning Ordinance, or dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to
22 issue a stop work order.
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24 115.2 - Issuance. The stop work order shall benn writing and shall be posted in a visible
25 location near the location where the. work is being conducted. If the owner or owner's
26 agent is not on site at the time of posting,.a notice .advising the reasons for the stop work
27 order issuance shall be hand delivered or. mailed first -class to the owner of the property
28 involved, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the,work. Upon issuance of a
29 stop work order, the cited work .shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall' state:
30 the�reason for the order, the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to
31 resume, and the name and contact information of the official or agency issuing the o"rde"r.
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33 115.3 - Unlawful Continuance. Any person who continues to engage in any work after
34 having been served' with ,a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to,
35 perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall guilty of a misdemeanor.
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37 115.4 - Removal of Posted. Stop Work Order... Any person who removes a posted stop
38 work order without written consent of the Building Official shall, be guilty of a
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1 115.5 - Response Required. Violators receiving a stop, work order are required to
2 respond to the BuldingDivision within two (2) business days of the issued notice to
3 receive instructions on how to rescind the order.
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5 115.6 Permit Application Required. A building permit application with construction
6 or demolition plans and supporting (structural calculations, energy calculations,
7 handicapped access) documents must be submitted for approval within fifteen (15)
8 working days following response to the Building Division. Plans will be reviewed and
9 correction letters issued or permit application approved within fifteen (15) working days
10 of receipt by the Building Division. Aresponse to any correction letter must be submitted
11 within fifteen (15) working, days of the date of the correction letter: Five working days
12 will be required to, review this second submission and a.permit approved for issuance.
13 Permits ready for.issuance must be issued within 5 working days thereafter. All
14 construction must be inspected as work progresses and.signed off by all (affected)
15 departments within 60 days of building permit issuance.
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17 115.7 - Fee. An additional fee of five times the.permit fee shall be added to each
18 permit subject to a. stop work order.
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20 Section 202 is .hereby amended to add the following definition:
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22 ABANDONED. ' Work shall be considered abandoned if an inspection has not
23 been recorded and approved within one hundred, eighty (180) days from the last
24 approved progress inspection.
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26 CHAPTER 7A — MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS FOR
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29 Section 701A.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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31 701,A..3 - Applicability. New buildings for which a building permit,'is submitted on or.
32 after January,1,.201 1, that are located within any Moderate, High or Very High Fire
33 Severity Zone as designated by the Director of Cal Fire or in any Moderate, High or Very
34 High Fire -Severity Zone` as identified by the Fire Hazards Severity Zones_ (FHSZ) map as
35 defined in Section 17.20.020 of the Petaluma Municipal Fire code shall comply with the
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38 1. Section 4907.,1 California Fire Code Defensible Space (moderate, high,
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40 2. 705A, 201.0 California Building Code Roofing (moderate, high, very
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1 3. 'Section"706A,'201 0 California Building Code - Vents (moderate,.high,
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3 4. Section 707A 2010 California Building Code - Exterior Covering
4 (moderate, high, very high);
5 5. Section708A,2010 California. Building Code — Exterior Windows and
6 Doors (high, very high);
7 6. Section 709A 2010 California Building Code — Decking (high, very high);
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9 7. Section 710A 2010. .California Building Code — Accessory Structures
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12 Section 701A.3.2.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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14 701A.3.12 - Local Agency Moderate, High and Very -High Fire Hazard Severity
15 Zone. New buildings located in any local agency moderate, high and very high fire
16 hazard severity zone for which an application for a building permit is submitted on or
17' after January 1, 20 1.1, shall complywiih the sections designated in 701 A:3, parts 1 -6.
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19 CHAPTER 9 — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
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21 Subsection 901.7.6.1 is added to read as follows:
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23 901:7.6.1. - ' Problematic and Unreliable Fire'Alarms. The Fire;Chief may determine a
24 fire alarm to be unreliable upon receipt of more than three (3') false alarms within a
25 twelve-month period. Upon making `such a finding the Fire Chief may order the
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28 1. For any nuisance alarm where the system is not restored, the Fire Chief
29 may.require the system owner to provide standby personnel or take such
30 other measures, as the Fire Chief deems appropriate. Such measures shall
31 remain in place until a fire department approved fire alarm. maintenance:
32 firm certifies, in writing to. ,the Fire Chief that the alarm system has: been
33 restored to a reliable condition. The Fire Chief may require such tests as
34 he deems necessary to demonstrate the adequacy of the system.
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36 2. Require the, owner to pay-mitigation fees pursuant to the City of Petaluma
37 Fee Ordinance.
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903.2 - Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and
structures shall be-provided in locations described in this section. Additional local
requirements are described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.18 and may supersede the
following requirements. The most restrictive requirement shall apply.
Section 903.2.19 is added to read as follows:
903.2.19 - Local fire sprinkler system requirements
Section 903.2.19.1 is added to read as follows:
903.2.19.1. - System Requirements. An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall
be installed and maintained in all newly constructed buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Detached Group U occupancies one thousand square feet (1,000' sq.) or less.
Agricultural buildings and private riding arenas as approved by the Fire or
Building Code Official.
2. Detached pool houses up to one thousand square feet (_1,000' sq.) in floor area
within fifty feet (50') of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.
3. Detached non- combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies classified as a
Group M occupancy.
4. A room above :a detached garage used for storage only that does not contain a
bathroom, cooking or refrigeration facilities.
5. Detached carports of noncombustible construction with non - habitable spaces
above.
6. Detached Group B or M occupancies five hundred square feet (500' sq.) or less.
Section 903.2.19.2 is added to read as follows:
903.2.19.2 - Additions - Residential. Additions to existing residential buildings that
increase the total square footage of existing floor area by fifty percent (50 %) or greater
shall meet the requirements for a newly constructed building. All additions to residential
buildings with an existing approved automatic sprinkler system shall be required to
extend the sprinkler system into the addition.
I Section 903.2.19.3 is added to read:
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3 903.2.19.3 Additions - Commercial and Multi- Family Additions. Additions to
4 existing commercial buildings that increase the total square footage of existing floor area
5 by twenty -five percent (25 %) or greater shall meet the requirements for a newly
6 constructed building. All additions to commercial buildings with an existing approved
7 automatic sprinkler system shall be required to extend the sprinklers into the addition.
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9 Section 903.2.19.4 is added to read as follows:
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11 903.2.19.4 - Remodels, Alterations, or Repairs. For alterations or repairs to existing
12 building(s) involving demolition, removal, or repair of more than fifty percent (50 %) of
13 'the structure, the building shall meet the automatic fire sprinkler requirements fora newly
14 constructed building.
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16 Exception Alterations or additions made solely for the purpose of complying with the
17 American's with Disabilities Act.
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21 903.2.19.5 - Changes of Occupancy. When any change of occupancy occurs where the
22 proposed new occupancy classification is more hazardous based on fire and life safety
23 risks, as determined by the Fire Code Official, including, but not limited to, the
24 conversion of residential buildings to condominiums the building shall meet the fire
25 sprinkler requirements for a newly constructed building.
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29 903.2.19.6 - Residential Conversions and Additions. Fire sprinkler systems shall be
30 installed in all single - family dwellings that are converted to duplexes and/or multi- family
31 ' dwellings, bed and breakfasts inns, lodging houses, or similar uses. All additions �to
32 residences with an existing sprinkler system shall be required to extend the sprinkler
33 system into the addition. Existing residences in which an addition is constructed and no
34 fire sprinkler system has been previously installed will not be required to install a
35 sprinkler system in either the existing structure or the addition.
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39 903.2.19.7 - Elevation of existing buildings. An automatic fire extinguishing
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elevated to: three (3) or more stories, or more than thirty -five feet (35')' in height,
from grade to the exposed roof.
Exceptions:
1. An automatic fire_ extinguishing system need not be provided when the area
above thirty - five (35') is provided for aesthetic purposes only and is a non -
habitable space.
Section 903.2.19.8 is added to read:
903.2.19.8 - Installation of Automatic Fire Sprinklers in Pre- existing Buildings -
Historic Downtown Business District.
A. Geographic Boundary- Historic Downtown Business District:
For the purposes of this section, the Historic Downtown Business District shall
include all buildings located inside the geographic area generally formed by
Kentucky Street to the west, Washington Street to the `north, the Petaluma River to
the east, and B Street to the south. Also included in this section is 201 Washington
Street (Phoenix Theater) and 132 Keller Street (formerly Tuttle Drug), as more
particularly described in Figure 1003.2.12.
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An automatic sprinkler system conforming to the Standard for the Installation of
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Sprinkler Systems (NFPA13) shall be installed in all existing buildings in the
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Historic Downtown Business District in accordance with the following criteria:
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(1) Kentucky Street and Western Avenue:
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a. In any building wherein a change of occupancy occurs.
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b. In any building or occupancy where the square footage of the building or
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occupancy is increased or alterations -to the structure are made pursuant to
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Section 903.2.19.3, Section 903.2.19.4, Section 903.2.19.5, Section
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903.2.19.6, Section 903.2.19.7 and Section 903.2.19.8 of this ordinance.
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c. All buildings with basements or space below street grade used for storage,
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business, or public use shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed within
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the basements or the below street grade areas no later than December 31,
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d. All buildings not meeting the criteria of (a) or (b) above shall have
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automatic fire sprinklers installed throughout the structure, including all
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public, private, storage and/or concealed spaces as, defined by the
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Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems (NFPA13) by no later
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than December 31, 2016.
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(2) Petaluma Boulevard North:
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Automatic fire sprinkler requirements shall not become effective until the City
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of Petaluma installs, an appropriate sized water main and laterals to the curb
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lines similar to the main previously installed on Kentucky Street and Western
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Avenue. Upon notice by the City of such installation, an automatic sprinkler
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system conforming to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
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(NFPA -13) shall be installed according to the following criteria:
26 a. In any building wherein a change of occupancy occurs.
27 b. In any building occupancy where the square footage of the building or
28 occupancy is increased or alterations to the structure are made pursuant to .
29 Section 903.2.19.3, Section 903.2.19.4, Section 903.2.19.5, Section
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31 C. All buildings with basements or space below street grade used for storage,
32 business or public use shall have automatic fire sprinklers installed within
33 the basements or the below street grade areas, no later than December 31
34 of the year that is six (6) years from the date of the water main installation.
35 d. All buildings not meeting the criteria of (a) or (b) above shall have
36 automatic fire sprinklers installed throughout the structure, including all
37 public, private, storage and/or concealed spaces, as defined by the
38 Standard for the Installation of Sprinklers (NFPA -13), no later than
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December 31 of the year that is twelve (12) years from the date of the
water main installation.
e. Property Owner's Responsibility for System Installation:
(1) The Property Owner shall be responsible for installation
of the .lateral service from the curb line into the building.
This also includes isolation, check or other valves or
devices, as applicable..
(2) The Property Owner shall be responsible for the
installation of the automatic fire sprinkler system according
to the Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
(NFPA- 13).
f Plans and Specifications: Plans and Calculations (NFPA -13, Chapter 8)
for the service lateral and fire sprinkler system shall be submitted to and
approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to installation of equipment
and materials.
(1) For the Kentucky Street installations that are required on or before
December 31, 2010 or December 31., 2016, all Plans and Calculations for
service lateral and sprinkler systems shall be submitted no later than June
30, 2010 or June 30, 2016 respectively, with installation and approval of
work to occur prior to December .31, 2010 or December 31, 2016
respectively.
(2) For Petaluma Boulevard North installations that occur in the last year
of the six (6) or twelve (12) year deadline (when established) after the
installation of the water main by the City of Petaluma, Plans and
Calculations shall be submitted in that last year no later than June 30 of
that year, with installation and approval of work to occur prior to
December 31 of that last year.
Section 903.3 is amended as follows
903.3 - Installation Requirements. Sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in
accordance with NFPA, 13; NFPA 13R (if approved by the Fire Code Official); and
NFPA 13D. Pursuant to Section 102.7.1 and Section 105.1.4 the Fire Code Official may
require additional sprinkler coverage to mitigate certain. conditions such as access or
water supply issues.
Section 903.3.1 is amended to read:
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1 903.3.1 _ Design Criteria. Fire sprinkler systems installed in buildings of undetermined
2 use shall be' designed and installed to have a design density of .33 gallons per minute per
3 square foot over a minimum design area of three thousand square feet (3.000' sq.). Where
4 a subsequent occupancy change requires a system with greater capacity, it shall be the
5 building owners' responsibility to upgrade the system to the required density and meet
6 any additional requirements of the Fire Code at the time of such change.
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8 Section 903.3.7 is,amended to read as follows:
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10 903.3.7 - Fire Department Connections. The location of fire department connections
11 (FDC's) shall'be approved by the Fire Code Official. Approved locking caps shall be
12 provided on all newly installed FDC's and-on any existing FDC's found to be vandalized.
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14 Section 903.4 is amended to read as follows:
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16.. 903.4 - Sprinkler System. Monitoring and Alarms. Except for Group R, Division 3
17 Occupancies, all valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems,
18 pumps, tanks, water levels, temperatures, critical air pressure,, and water flow switches
19 shall be electronically supervised. Valves when used for standpipes are excluded from
20 this provision unless required by the Fire Code Official.
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22 Section 903.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
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24 903.4.2 - Alarms. One (1) exterior approved audible and visual device shall be connected
25 to every automatic fire sprinkler, system in an approved. location. Such sprinkler
26 waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by waterflow'equivalent to the flow of a single
27 sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed 'in the system. Where a building fire alarm
28 system is installed, actuation of the automatic fire sprinkler system shall actuate the
29 building fire alarm system.
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31 Every new commercial fire alarm system installed as a sprinkler system;monito i g' alarm
32 shall also function for the purpose of evacuation, including those systems activated solely
33 by fire sprinkler systems, so that occupants of the building shall be notified audibly and
34 visually within each;suite or building division. A.minimum of one (1) device shall be
35 located in each major suite or building division in an occupied location..
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37 Section 905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
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39 905.3.1 Building Height. Class I standpipes shall be installed in buildings three (3)
40 stories or over in height and/or if, in the opinion. of the Fire Chief, a hazard or condition
41 exists in which the installation of standpipes would improve firefighting operations.
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1 Standpipes will b6provided with approved outlets provided on each - floor level, including
2 the roof when roof access is provided.
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4 Section 905.9, Exception 2 is deleted.
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6 Section 907.9.6 is added to read. as follows:
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8 907.9;6 - False Fire Alarms. Owners of properties with a fire, alarm. shall
9 maintain the system in accordance with section 907.9.5. False alarm fees shall be
10 assessed per the current adopted fee schedule.
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12 Section 1907.14 is hereby added to read as follows:
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14 1907.14 Prohibited Concrete Reinforcement Materials. Welded Wre.Fabric of any
15 size or au e shall .not be used as, concrete reinforcement- of ah concrete slab or flat
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I6 work. including, but not limited to, flooring, sidewalks, patios, driveways, foundation
17 slabs, and roadways.
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19 17.04.030 - Violations %Penalty:, .Every person who v_ iolates
any provision of this chapter
20 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,punishable by a fine of not_more than one thousand
21 dollars ($1,000.00) and/or iri prisonment of up to six :(6) months. A person, is guilty of a:
p y g which.he /she commits, or continues or permits a
22 separate offense for °each.da dun
23 violation of this chapter, or each time he /she disobeys a valid order. , of an enforcement
24 officer.
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26 In addition to any other- remedies,available to the city under any applicable state or
27 federal ,statute or pursuant, to any other lawful power'.the. City may possess, any violation
28 of this chapter may be prosecuted or enforced as -a nuisance and enforced by:a civil court
29 ,action as provided in Chapter 1.'13 of °the Petaluma Municipal code or via administrative
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30 enforcement as a nuisance as provided in Chapter 1,,14 of "the Petaluma Municipal Code
31 as Chapters. 1. Band 1.14 and may be amended from .time to time.
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33 In addition to any other remedies available to the city, under any applicable state or
34 federal statute or pursuant to any—other lawful power the city may possess, any violation
35 of this Chapter may be enforced by administrative. citation pursuant to Chapter 1.16 of
36 the Petaluma Municipal Code as'Chapter 1.16 may be amended from time to time.
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38 17:04.040 - Copies made available. The City Clerk'shall retain one (1) copy of each
39 code adopted in Section'1'7.04.010 °of this chapter, and keep the same on fie in the office
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I of said City Clerk for the examination of the public,, but such,,codes shall not be deemed
2 invalid because of the omission to have copies on file at any time.
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4 17.04.050 - Amendments State Building Standards Commission. All amendments
5 to the codes mentioned in Section 17.04.010 which have been duly adopted by regulation
6 or act of the California Building Standards Commission shall be deemed to be apart of
7 the code so amended, whether said regulation is effective upon the effective date of this
8' section or thereafter.
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10 SECTION 4: The City Clerk is hereby directed to file this ordinance and the attached
11 findings of fact with the California Building'Standards
Commission.
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13 S'ECT'ION 5: � All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent, with the
14 provisions of this ordinance-or'of the Code or Standards hereby adopted,are hereby. repealed.
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16 SECTION 6: If :any section, subsection, sentence,, clause or phrase or word of this
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17 ordinance is for reason. held to'beunconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court
18 of competent jurisdiction, such decision,shall not affect the, validity of the remaining,portions of
19 this ordinance. The City Council of the City ofPetaluma.hereby declares .that it have
20 passed and adopted this ordinance and each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that
21 anyone or more of said provisions be; declared "unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid..
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23 SECTION 7: The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subj ect to the California
'24 Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant: to Sections 1.5060(c)(2) (the activity will not
25 result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and
26 150.60(c)(3) (the activity is,iot aproject as defined in Section 15378). of the CEQA Guidelines
27 because it has no potential for resultiif in physical change to the environment, directly or
28 indirectly.
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30 SECTIONS: This ordinance shall become effective thirty (3'0) days after the date` of its;
31 adoption by the Petaluma City Council-, and its provisions;shall become applicable on January 1
32 2011.
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34 SECTION 9: The City Clerk is hereby further directed to post and publish this ordinance
35 or a s ynopsis of - this ordina nce for the period and in the manner required by the City Charter.
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38 INTRODUCED and,ordered posted/published.this day of ,
39 2010.
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day of , 2010 by the following vote:
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