2000 Municipal Code - Ord 277-U Adopting 1998 Uniform Building Code•
ORDINANCE NO.: 277-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE,
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID
CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF.
City Manager Nealis presented the staff report providing background regarding the
adoption of the 1998 edition of the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical
Code and Electrical Code and the 1997 Uniform Fire Code. Hearing no discussion, Mayor.
Heinsheimer called for a motion.
Councilmember Hill moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 277-U. Councilmember Murdock second the motion which carried
unanimously .
ORDINANCE NO. 2.77-U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE •
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND
TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND
15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.17 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; and Appendix
Chapters 3, Division II; 4, Division II; 9; 12; 15; 16; and 31; is hereby, incorporated herein
by reference as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building
Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses
classified as a Group R Occupancy, and including Chapters 1, 2, 98 and 99 of said Code, are
and may be cited as the Housing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
C. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
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Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
D. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Building Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.04.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Building Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and will be referred to herein as "this code." The provisions of the
Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses classified by the Building Code as a Group
R Occupancy and including Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 98 and 99 shall constitute and may be
cited as the "housing code."
15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 105.5 to read:
105.5 Review Hearing. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills may
conduct a public hearing to review any decision or order of the Board of Appeals
upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council within thirty (30)
calendar days of the decision or order. The City Council may, upon conclusion of a
public hearing, sustain or reverse in whole or in part any action or order of the Board
of Appeals. Notice of the City Council public hearing shall be given by the City
Clerk not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing by first class mail to all property
owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and all
owners of record at the time of mailing said notice.
15.04.040 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Building Code or the County of Los Angeles Building Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
"Board of Appeals" shall mean the Board of Appeals established by Section
105 of said Los Angeles County Building Code.
Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
"Building Official" shall mean the Director of Public. Works or his or her
designated representative.
"City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills, except in Section 103 of said
Building Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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"Electrical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.16 of this code.
"Fire Code" shall mean Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Fire Zone" shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and
establishing fire zones or where no such fire zones have been adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills, shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean Chapter
8.04 of this code.
"Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean Chapter 15.08 of this code.
15.04.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010,
the Building Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the
Building Code, to a sum set by resolution of the City Council, including a park and
recreation fee.
15.04.060 Section 307 deleted. The Building Code is amended by deleting Section
307.
15.04.070 Section 203 amended. Section 203 of the Building Code is amended by
adding the definition of basement to read as follows:
BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement
unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. A basement is
further restricted to the specifications contained in the definition of a story herein.
15.04.080 Section 220 amended. Section 220 regarding the definition of a story of
the Building Code is amended to read:
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall
be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor
and the ceiling or roof above. There shall be no habitable space, including garages
and storage rooms, on top of another, except over basements. A basement is not to
exceed a height of five (5') feet above finished grade .at any point immediately
adjacent to the basement exterior, and it shall have no greater than an average 2 1/2
foot exterior height across the entire structure. Basements may have one standard
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door opening with a solid door not to exceed 3' x 6'8" for ingress/egress to the
exterior, to be accessed by an areaway not to exceed four (4') feet in width and which
shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any
other exterior openings, sun lights or similar devices. A solid door is a door that
does not have windows or openings. Any new basement exit doors installed after
October 22, 1997 shall be solid. Any non -solid door lawfully existing as of October
22, 1997 shall be permitted to remain in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
17.24 of Title 17 (Zoning).
15.04.090 Section 9906 amended. Section 9906 of the Building Code is amended to
read:
Section 9906: Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In order to hear
appeals provided for in Chapter 98 and in this Chapter, there shall be and is hereby
created a Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In the City of Rolling Hills the City
Council shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board and the City
Manager shall give notice of substandard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Building Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof covering for all buildings
shall be Class A (having satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certified as such
by Underwriting Laboratories or an equivalent recognized testing agency), except that
any new addition or reroofing of structures may match existing roof coverings if not
exceeding 200 square feet. Roof coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for
the building roof.
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 3403.9 to read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more that 200 square feet of the roof covering of
any building or structure shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the roof
covering is made to conform to the requirements of this Code for new buildings or
structures.
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003 of the Building Code, entitled
"Grading Permits," is amended to revise subsections 7003.1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any grading without first
obtaining a grading permit to do so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required for:
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(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination thereof which is less than three
feet in depth below the existing ground surface, provided that said excavation and/or
fill or combination thereof which is less than three feet in depth does not cover more
than 2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
(11) Exploratory excavations under the direction of soils engineers or
engineering geologists. Property shall be restored to the condition that existed prior
to excavations, to the maximum extent practicable, following exploratory excavations
and within the time period, if any, specified by the City Manager or designee.
15.04.130 Section 7015.1 amended. Section 7015.1 of Building Code, entitled
"MAXIMUM SLOPE," is amended to read:
Section 7015.1. MAXIMUM SLOPE. Cuts shall not be steeper in slope than
two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless
the owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems that presently
exist on the property, or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the
proposed grading plans are approved.
15.04.140 Section 7015.4 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to add subsection 7015.4 to read:
Section 7015.4. DRIVEWAYS. Driveways which provide access from any
lot or parcel of land to any of the private roads in the City of Rolling Hills which are
constructed and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association shall be so
constructed.that the first twenty feet of said driveway, measured from the edge of the
paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven (7 %)
percent.
15.04.150 Section 7015.5 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to read as follows:
7015.5 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
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3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she finds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she finds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet); and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.160 Section 7016.3 amended. Section 7016.3 of Section 7016 of the Building
Code, entitled "Fill Slope," is amended to read:
7016.3 FILL SLOPE.. Fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of two
horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless the
owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height fill slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems on the property
that presently exist or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the proposed
grading plans are approved.
15.04.170 Section 7016.9 added. Section 7016 of the Building Code, entitled
"Fills," is amended to add subsection 7016.9 to read:
7016.9 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
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1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she finds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she finds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet), and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.180 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or perform any grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a
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fine of, not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 2. Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08
PLUMBING CODE
15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.11 and 101.11.1 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 12; Chapters 14 and 15;
and Appendices A, B, D, G -A, H, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall
constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. • In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.08.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as 'The Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.08.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names of terms are used in
the California Plumbing Code and the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
A. "Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector' or "Plumbing
Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise
provided in Section 101:4 of said plumbing code.
B. "Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters" or "Board of Examiners"
means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters of the County of Los Angeles es.:
tablished by Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
C. "City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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D. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
E. "Gas fitting contractor," "journeyman gas fitter," "journeyman plumber" or
"plumbing contractor" means a person holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the
County as set forth in Section 105 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
15.08.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15.08.010, the
Plumbing Code referred to in said sections is amended as follows:
A. Section 218 of the Plumbing Code is amended to change or add the definitions
of the following terms to read as follows:
Person - Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or
corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents;
the County of Los Angeles, and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the
Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural, male includes
female.
B. Subsection 301.1 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.1.5 to reads as follows:
301.1.5 Repairs and Alterations. Existing building sewer and building drains
may be used in connection with plumbing alterations or repairs if such sewers or
drains have been properly maintained in a good and safe condition, are working
properly and were installed in accordance with the applicable laws in effect at the
time of installation.
C. Subsection 301.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.2.9 to reads as follows:
301.2.9 Provisions contained in this Code shall not apply to one and two-
family dwelling private sewage disposal systems and minimum plumbing facilities
when alternate facilities or installations have been approved by the local health
authority, provided that such alternate facilities or installations provide substantially
equivalent protection to health and safety.
D. Subsection 701.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
construction.
E. Subsection 903.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installation shall be limited to residential
construction.
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F. Section 407 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding subsection 407.5 to
read as follows:
407.5 Rainwater piping located underground within a building shall be of
service weight cast iron soil pipe, Type DMV copper tube, Schedule 40 ABS DMV,
Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved
materials. ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height.
G. Graywater Systems. Notwithstanding the provisions of Appendix J of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, the provisions of Appendix G -A of the California Plumbing Code,
Title 25, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, shall apply in the City, as further
amended below:
1. Section G -1(i) is added to read as follows:
(i) Where a graywater system is to be installed as part of the construction of a
new single family dwelling or in connection with any remodeling of a single family
dwelling, an accessible three-way valve and, where required, plumbing stub -out that
allows diversion of graywater from a clothes washer to either a graywater system or a
sewer may also be installed.
2. Section G -9(e) is amended by adding the following sentence to the end
of that subsection:
If the surge tank is below the septic tank outlet, a pump to lift the graywater
up to the septic tank inlet and an overflow alarm system may be installed in lieu of
the drain and overflow pipe required by this Section G -9(e).
3. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (a) (8) to read as follows:
8. When drip irrigation lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
water tight.
4. Section G -11(b) (1) is amended to read as follows:
1. Perforated sections shall be a minimum 3 -inch diameter or 1 1/2
inch diameter slotted effluent pipe and shall be constructed of perforated high density
polyethylene pipe, perforated ABS pipe, perforated PVC pipe, or other approved
materials, provided that sufficient openings are available for distribution of the
graywater into the trench area. Material construction and perforation of the piping
shall be in compliance with the appropriate absorption field drainage piping standards
and shall be approved by the Administrative Authority. Perforated flex pipe with
perforation on all sides is prohibited.
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5. Section G -11(b) (2) is amended by adding the word "round" between
"stone," and "gravel" in the first sentence.
6. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (b) (4) to read as follows:
(4) When mini-leachfield lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
• watertight: ` •
• 7. Section G -12(a) is amended by adding the following sentence at the end
of that subsection:
The Building Official may approve a demonstration system upon
determination that the system provides substantially equivalent health and safety
protection to a system conforming to Appendix G. The Building Official may impose
reasonable and necessary conditions on the approval of a demonstration system.
8. Section G-14 is added to read as follows:
Section G-14 Landslide Areas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Appendix G, as amended, the
Building Official may waive the requirements of this Code where special conditions,
including, but not limited to, type of soils and lot configuration, warrant such changes
for homes located in landslide areas. Such waivers are limited to the requirements
which are impractical or counter -indicated given the particular circumstances of the
lot.
9. Section G-15 is added to read as follows:
Section G-15 Graywater Information Handbooks.
Informational handbooks, which may also include implementing
regulations, consistent with Appendix J of the Rolling Hills Plumbing Code, as
amended shall be at all times available at the public counter.
K. Subsection 1-4(c) of the Plumbing Code is deleted.
15.08.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.08.010,
the Plumbing Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Plumbing Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.08.060 Violations and penalty. Any person, firm or corporation' violating any
provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convic-
tion thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by
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imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of
the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided:
Section 4. Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12
MECHANICAL CODE
15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 108.1.1 through 108.1.1.15 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 14; Chapter 16;
and Appendices A, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be
cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in
the later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.12.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as "The Mechanical Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.12.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Mechanical Code or the County of Los Angeles Mechanical Code, each such
name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this
section, as follows:
A. "Board of Appeals" means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers provided for
in Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
B. "Building Department" means the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works. •
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C. "Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or "County of Los Angeles
Building Code" means Chapter 15.04 of this Code.
D. "Building Official" means the L.A. County Director of Public Works or other
designated authority charged with. the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
Building Official's duly authorized representative.
E. "City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
F. "Electrical Code" means Chapter 15.16 of this Code.
G. "Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code" means Chapter 15.20 of this
Code.
H. "General fund" means the City treasury.
I. "Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of
this Code.
J. "Mechanical Code" means the Mechanical Code of the City.
K. "Plumbing Code" means Chapter 15.08 of this Code.
15.12.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010, the
Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 217 of the Mechanical Code (Group R Occupancies) is amended to
read:
Group R Occupancies:
Division 1. Hotels and apartments. Congregate residences (each
accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwelling and lodging houses, and large and small day-care
homes. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
B. Section 315.1 of the Mechanical Code is amended by adding subsection
315.1.8 to read as follows:
315.1.8 Under openable windows on exterior' walls.
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15.12.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010,
the Mechanical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Mechanical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.12.060 Penalty for violation.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter,
repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or
refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which
was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said
Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said
Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a
fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 4. Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.16.010. Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27,
Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999,
adopting the California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), including Section 089-7 of Article 089; Article 90, Chapters 1 through
9; and Appendices A, B and C, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may
be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Electrical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
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15.16.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.16.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Electrical Code and the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.
A. "Chief Electrical Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los
Angeles, except in Section 80-4 of the Electrical Code.
B. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "Unincorporated areas of the County
of Los Angeles" means the City of Rolling Hills.
C. "Maintenance Electrician" means a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County as set forth in Sections 82-4(b)
and 82-4 (c) of said Los Angeles County Electrical Code.
D. "Special Inspector" means a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Special Inspector issued by the County as set forth in Section 82-14 (a) of said Los
Angeles County Electrical Code.
15.16.040 Section 83-1, Installation, amended. Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code
of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary service used
for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications utilities
systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings shall be installed
underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public Utilities
Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
15.16.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010,
the Electrical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Electrical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.16.060 Violations and penalties.
A. No person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof
during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable by
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a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (A) of this section any person
who shall commence any electrical work for which a permit is required without first having
obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the
permit costs fixed by Section 82-8 of the Electrical Code for such work. This provision
(double fee) shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of
the Chief Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtaina permit therefor before the commencement of work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable
delay in obtaining such a permit, a double permit fee as herein provided shall be charged.
Section 5. Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Building and Construction)
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.20
15.20.010 Fire Code Adopted.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los
Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, which constitutes an
amended version of the California Fire Code, 1998 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C and excluding all other appendices,
is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the
City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, .1998
Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.20.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the 'Fire Code of the City of
Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.20.030 Permits. Any permit heretofore issued by the County of Los Angeles
pursuant to the Fire Code of said County, for work within the territorial boundaries of the
City of Rolling Hills, shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.
15.20.040 Brush clearance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.20.020,
Section 1117.2.2 is added to the Fire Code to read:
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Clearances
Sec. 1117.2.2 Any owner of record of any land within the City of Rolling
Hills which contains growth which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, is then or may
become dangerously flammable, shall at all times on such person's own land, whether
improved or unimproved:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost and other combustible
materials a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any building or structure.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure,
whether on such persons land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or
firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from such
house, building or structure, of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each side
thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief is then or may become
flammable. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable,
including but not limited to: Acacia, Cedar, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Pine and
Pampas Grass.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced and
maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from
native growth to any structure in the City.
2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar
Plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of
transmitting fire from native growth to any structure in the City.
3. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure an
additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vege-
tation or combustible growth located from thirty (30) feet to one hundred thirty (130)
feet from such house, building or structure. The Chief may increase the one hundred
thirty (130) foot distance when it is found that because of.extra hazardous conditions a
firebreak of only thirty (30) feet around such structures is not sufficient to provide
reasonable fire safety, and that the additional one hundred (100) feet is not reasonable
fire protection, based on local circumstances of the site. Grass and other vegetation
located more than thirty (30) feet from each house, building or structure and less than
six (6) inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabi-
lize the soil and prevent erosion.
4. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within twenty (20) feet
of the outlet of any chimney, or additional distances as deemed in the best interest of
fire protection as specified by the Fire Chief.
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5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead
wood.
6. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth.
15.20.050 Violations.
A. Every person violating any provision of the Fire Code or of any permit or
license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is
guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by
Section 15.20.070 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
B. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.020(B) of this Code.
C. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a
conviction.
15.20.060 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully,
negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled
or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material
to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to
properly comply with any written notice of the Chief, or wilfully or negligently allows the
continuation of a violation of the Fire Code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense
of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and
such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of
such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense in the same
manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
- 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter,
the violation of the following sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
105.8 Failure to obtain permit
1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances
902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road
902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment
902.2.4.1 Obstructing access roadway
901.4.4 Building numbering •
1003 Fire extinguishing systems
1115.3 Fire prevention regulations - marina
1115.5 Portable fire protection equipment
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1115.7 Access
1102.3 Open fires
1109.5 Discarding burning objects
1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials
1105 Asphalt kettles
1115.3 (2) Fire prevention regulations
1117.2 Structures
1117.2.3 Clearance of brush - Extra hazard
1118.17 Fire roads and firebreaks
1207.3 Door —locking devices
1207.6 Exit doors readily distinguishable
1210.3 • Stairway - Storage under
1212.4 "Exit" sign illumination; maintenance of
1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system
1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department
2903.4.2 Damaged -Vehicles
1109.4 "No smoking" sign
3005.2 Lumber yards - Cold decking
3004.2 Dust control
3213 Exit sign illumination
3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation
3219.3 Housekeeping - Flammable material storage
3404 Aeeess-to- area- r • '
4501.4 Smoking prohibited
4501.5 Welding warning signs
4502.3.3 Discarded filter Pads - 4502.8.2 Portable fire protection equipment
4502.9 Operations and maintenance
4502.9.6 Combustible debris and metal waste cans
4503.7.1 Portable fire extinguisher
4503.8.5 Dip tank covers
4504.3.2 Signs - "Dangerous"
4504.4 Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus
4505.6.1 Maintenance - Powder coating
4506.6 "No smoking" sign
4606.2 "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room
4607 Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room
5201.7 Sources of Ignition
7401.5.1 Pressure relief devices - General
7401.6 Pressure relief - Vent piping
7607 Smoking and open tanks
7902.5.3 Empty containers
7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition
7904.6.4 No smoking
7904.4.6 Wharves
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7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary containme. t 7901.7.2Housekeeping
1103 Combustible materials
3601.6 Fire extinguisher - Dry cleaning plant
3601.7 No smoking - Dry cleaning plant
8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage
8001.1.12 Combustible materials - Clearance
8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling,
signage
8004.3.5 Combustible materials — Clearance
8208 "No smoking" signs - LPG container
8209 Combustible material - Clearance from LPG container
8506 Extension cords
Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2,
3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments,
additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to
the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire
Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's
local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions,
followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy
winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics
in that the area is characterized by geological instability including active and ancient
landslides; and the extremely hilly topography of the City.
The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the State Building Code in
Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building
Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding roof coverings and roof repairs,
grading permits, maximum slope, excavations, fill slope, and balanced cut and fill ratio
(Sections 15.04.100, 15.04.110, 15.04.120, 15.04.130, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160,
and 15.04.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code), is
reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City
resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence of active landslides
and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and the climatic
characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in expansive
soil conditions.
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The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the
local climatic and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "B" of this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding ABS and PVC DMV piping,
rainwater piping and graywater systems (Sections 15.08.040D, 15.08.040E, 15.08.040F and
15.08.040G of Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety
and general welfare of the residents of the City resulting from geological characteristics of
the City, which include proximity to earthquake fault zones, active and ancient landslide
areas, the extremely hilly topography of the City, the present street and storm drain design,
and the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, which
together require additional steps to protect against stormwater runoff pollution and
stabilization of development in landslide areas.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State
Mechanical Code in Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification
regarding Group R Occupancies (Section 15.12.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) and
the modifications to the State Electrical Code in Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code
including the modification regarding installation (Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code) is reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the
residents of the City resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence
of active landslides and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and
the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in
expansive soil conditions.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Fire
Code in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification pertaining to
brush clearance (Sections 15.20.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably
necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed
by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and the extremely
hilly topography of the City, which increases the risk of rapidly spreading fires.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los
Angeles County Code and Sections 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.060,
15.040.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.090, 15.08.030, 15.08.040A, 15.08.040B, 15.08.040C,
15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050 and 15.16.030, 15.20.030, 15.20.060, 15.20.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code regarding administrative provisions are necessary to allow the
uniform application of the 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 geological hazards.
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Accordingly, the Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State
Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have
passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 10. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building
Standards Code and modifications thereto, by July 1, 1999. It is essential that the City have
in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications
necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of
immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will
have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the
Codes contain vital provisions necessitated by the City's proximity to active earthquake fault
zones and active and ancient landslides areas, the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its
location in a wild fire hazard zone, and heavy periods of rain resulting in expansive soil
conditions. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this
ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance.
Section 11. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become
operative on July 1, 1999.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 277-U entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 28, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
205
Administrative
Editorial, redefined elsewhere in this Code
207
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term "Fire
Code"
214
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term
"Mechanical Code"
215
Administrative
Add definition of term consistent with
Federal Clean Water Act
310.4
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
904.2.2
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
1009
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1402.4
Geological
Climatic
Combination of unusually wet winter and
soil conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-A -
Climatic
Topographical
For local drought and fire conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
Table 15-D-1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-D-2
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
1629.4.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1630.8.2.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 16-N
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1701.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1703
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.3 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.4
Geological
For local expansive soil and seismic
conditions
1806.1
Geological
Climatic
Topographical •
For local soil and seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
1806.6.1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Figure 18-1-1
Geological
For local soil conditions
1921
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.2.1.7
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.6.6.3
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.6.6.5
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.7.2.3 -
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2104.6.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 22
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2204
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2307
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.3.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.7
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.6
Geological
For local 'seismic conditions
2320.1-
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.9.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 23
Geological
For local seismip conditions
Table 23 -IV -C-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2513.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 25-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3301.2
Administrative
Clarification of appropriate Civil Code
Section
3403.6-3403.8
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 64
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
Chapter 65
Climatic
Administrative
For local high wind conditions
Establish consistency with Planning Code
requirements
Chapter 66
Climatic
Topographical
For local wind and fire conditions
For local urban population concentration
Chapter 67
Administrative
Establish consistency with Los Angeles
County Sheriffs' Department requirements
Chapter 69
Geological
For local soil and seismic conditions
Chapter 70
-
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
For local soil and seismic conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Chapter 71
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Chapter 94
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 95
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 96__
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 98
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
Chapter 99
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
1208A.1.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.2
Topographical
•To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.3
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.4
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.5
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
Appendix Chapter 18
Climatic
To mitigate wet weather and high
groundwater
Appendix Chapter 34
Division IV
Administrative
To regulate existing building repairs and to
comply with FEMA's mandated disaster
recovery requirements
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE. SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
301.2.9
Administrative
Publish existing fee for alternate methods
604.1a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
701.1.2a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
713.1
Administrative
Editorial correction of section numbers
717
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
721
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
903.1.2
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
1101.3
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
Appendix C
Administrative
To provide reference standards for materials
Appendix J
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Subsection K1(b)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K1 (g),
(h), (I)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K3 (3),
(4)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of .
private sewage disposal systems
For local groundwater conditions
Section K4
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems .
For local soil conditions
Subsection K6 (h)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local soil conditions
Subsection K7 (b)
Topographical
For local soil conditions
Section K9
Administrative
To establish consistency with requirements
of the Industrial Waste Ordinance
Subsection K10 (a)
(1)
Administrative
Editorial correction of Section numbers
Table K-1
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local condition of lakes
Table K-2
Administrative
For clarification of applicability of requirement
Table K-3
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-4
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-5
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Appendix M
Topographical
For local sewer capacity conditions
Appendix S
Climatic
For local solar and energy conservation
conditions
GRAY DAVIS, Governor
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CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
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October 21, 1999
Ms. Lola M. Ungar
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City of Rolling Hills
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Rolling Hills, California 90274
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noncompliance of the filing.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
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June 30, 1999
California Building Standards Commission
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Sacramento, CA 95814-3927
SUBJECT: CER 11FICATION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS'
ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION
Dear Sir or Madam:
Enclosed find a certified copy of Ordinance No. 277-U, an Ordinance of the City of
Rolling Hills adopting by reference Title 26 of The Los Angeles County Code,
incorporating the California Building Code, 1998 Edition; Title 27 of the Los
Angeles. County Code, incorporating the California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition;
Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the
California Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition; and Title 32, Fire Code of the Los
Angeles County Code; making amendments to said Codes; amending Chapters
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 and 15.20 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code; and
declaring the urgency thereof that was adopted by the City Council on June 29,
1999.
Feel free to call me at (310) 377-1521 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
Lola M. Ungar
Planning Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 277-U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND
TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND
15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.17 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; and Appendix
Chapters 3, Division II; 4, Division II; 9; 12; 15; 16; and 31; is herebyincorporated herein
by reference as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building
Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses
classified as a Group R Occupancy, and including Chapters 1, 2, 98 and 99 of said Code, are
and may be cited as the Housing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
C. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
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Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
D. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Building Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.04.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Building Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and will be referred to herein as "this code." The provisions of the
Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses classified by the Building Code as a Group
R Occupancy and including Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 98 and 99 shall constitute and may be
cited as the "housing code."
15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 105.5 to read:
105.5 Review Hearing. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills may
conduct a public hearing to review any decision or order of the Board of Appeals
upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council within thirty (30)
calendar days of the decision or order. The City Council may, upon conclusion of a
public hearing, sustain or reverse in whole or in part any action or order of the Board
of Appeals. Notice of the City Council public hearing shall be given by the City
Clerk not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing by first class mail to all property
owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and all
owners of record at the time of mailing said notice.
15.04.040 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Building Code or the County of Los Angeles Building Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
"Board of Appeals" shall mean the Board of Appeals established by Section
105 of said Los Angeles County Building Code.
Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
"Building Official" shall mean the Director of Public Works or his or her
designated representative.
"City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills, except in Section 103 of said
Building Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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"Electrical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.16 of this code.
"Fire Code" shall mean Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Fire Zone" shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and
establishing fire zones or where no such fire zones have been adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills, shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean Chapter
8.04 of this code.
"Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean Chapter 15.08 of this code.
15.04.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010,
the Building Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the
Building Code, to a sum set by resolution of the City Council, including a park and
recreation fee.
15.04.060 Section 307 deleted. The Building Code is amended by deleting Section
307.
15.04.070 Section 203 amended. Section 203 of the Building Code is amended by
adding the definition of basement to read as follows:
BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement
unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. A basement is
further restricted to the specifications contained in the definition of a story herein.
15.04.080 Section 220 amended. Section 220 regarding the definition of a story of
the Building Code is amended to read:
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall
be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor
and the ceiling or roof above. There shall be no habitable space, including garages
and storage rooms, on top of another, except over basements. A basement is not to
exceed a height of five (5') feet above finished grade at any point immediately
adjacent to the basement exterior, and it shall have no greater than an average 2 1/2
foot exterior height across the entire structure. Basements may have one standard
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door opening with a solid door not to exceed 3' x 6'8" for ingress/egress to the
exterior, to be accessed by an areaway not to exceed four (4') feet in width and which
shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any
other exterior openings, sun lights or similar devices. A solid door is a door that
does not have windows or openings. Any new basement exit doors installed after
October 22, 1997 shall be solid. Any non -solid door lawfully existing as of October
22, 1997 shall be permitted to. remain in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
17.24 of Title 17 (Zoning).
read:
15.04.090 Section 9906 amended. Section 9906 of the Building Code is amended to
Section 9906: Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In order to hear
appeals provided for in Chapter 98 and in this Chapter, there shall be and is hereby
created a Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In the City of Rolling Hills the City
Council shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board and the City
Manager shall give notice of substandard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Building Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof covering for all buildings
shall be Class A (having satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certified as such
by Underwriting Laboratories or an equivalent recognized testing agency), except that
any new addition or reroofing of structures may match existing roof coverings if not
exceeding 200 square feet. Roof coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for
the building roof.
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 3403.9 to read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more that 200 square feet of the roof covering of
any building or structure shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the roof
covering is made to conform to the requirements of this Code for new buildings or
structures.
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003,6f the Building Code, entitled
"Grading Permits," is amended to revise subsections ,7003.1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any grading without first
obtaining a grading permit to do so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required for:
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(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination thereof which is less than three
feet in depth below the existing ground surface, provided that said excavation and/or
fill or combination thereof which is less than three feet in depth does not cover more
than 2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
(11) Exploratory excavations under the direction of soils engineers or
engineering geologists. Property shall be restored to the condition that existed prior
to excavations, to the maximum extent practicable, following exploratory excavations
and within the time period, if any, specified by the City Manager or designee.
15.04.130 Section 7015.1 amended. Section 7015.1 of Building Code, entitled
"MAXIMUM SLOPE," is amended to read:
Section 7015.1. MAXIMUM SLOPE. Cuts shall not be steeper in slope than
two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless
the owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems that presently
exist on the property, or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the
proposed grading plans are approved.
15.04.140 Section 7015.4 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to add subsection 7015.4 to read:
Section 7015.4. DRIVEWAYS. Driveways which provide access from any
lot or parcel of land to any of the private roads in the City of Rolling Hills which are
constructed and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association shall be so
constructed that the first twenty feet of said driveway, measured from the edge of the
paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven (7%)
percent.
15.04.150 Section 7015.5 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to read as follows:
7015.5 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
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3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she fmds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she fmds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet); and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.160 Section 7016.3 amended. Section 7016.3 of Section 7016 of the Building
Code, entitled "Fill Slope," is amended to read:
7016.3 FILL SLOPE. Fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of two
horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless the
owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height fill slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems on the property
that presently exist or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the proposed
grading plans are approved.
15.04.170 Section 7016.9 added. Section 7016 of the Building Code, entitled
"Fills," is amended to add subsection 7016.9 to read:
7016.9 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
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1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she finds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she finds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet), and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.180 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or perform any grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a
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fine of, not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 2. Chapter 15:08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08
PLUMBING CODE
15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.11 and 101.11.1 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 12; Chapters 14 and 15;
and Appendices A, B, D, G -A, H, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall
constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.08.020 Short title. • This chapter shall be known as 'The Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.08.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names of terms are used in
the California Plumbing Code and the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
A. "Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector' or "Plumbing
Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise
provided in Section 101.4 of said plumbing code.
B. "Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters" or "Board of Examiners"
means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters of the County of Los Angeles es-
tablished by Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
C. "City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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D. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
E. "Gas fitting contractor," "journeyman gas fitter," "journeyman plumber" or
"plumbing contractor" means a person holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the
County as set forth in Section 105 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
15.08.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15.08.010, the
Plumbing Code referred to in said sections is amended as follows:
A. Section 218 of the Plumbing Code is amended to change or add the definitions
of the following terms to read as follows:
Person - Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or
corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents;
the County of Los Angeles, and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the
Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural, male includes
female.
B. Subsection 301.1 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.1.5 to reads as follows:
301.1.5 Repairs and Alterations. Existing building sewer and building drains
may be used in connection with plumbing alterations or repairs if such sewers or
drains have been properly maintained in a good and safe condition, are working
properly and were installed in accordance with the applicable laws in effect at the
time of installation.
C. Subsection 301.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.2.9 to reads as follows:
301.2.9 Provisions contained in this Code shall not apply to one and two-
family dwelling private sewage disposal systems and minimum plumbing facilities
when alternate facilities or installations have been approved by the local health
authority, provided that such alternate facilities or installations provide substantially
equivalent protection to health and safety.
D. Subsection 701.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
construction.
E. Subsection 903.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installation shall be limited to residential
construction.
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F. Section 407 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding subsection 407.5 to
read as follows:
407.5 Rainwater piping located underground within a building shall be of
service weight cast iron soil pipe, Type DMV copper tube, Schedule 40 ABS DMV,
Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved
materials. ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height.
G. Graywater Systems. Notwithstanding the provisions of Appendix J of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, the provisions of Appendix G -A of the California Plumbing Code,
Title 25, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, shall apply in the City, as further
amended below:
1. Section G -1(i) is added to read as follows:
(i) Where a graywater system is to be installed as part of the construction of a
new single family dwelling or in connection with any remodeling of a single family
dwelling, an accessible three-way valve and, where required, plumbing stub -out that
allows diversion of graywater from a clothes washer to either a graywater system or a
sewer may also be installed.
2. Section G -9(e) is amended by adding the following sentence to the end
of that subsection:
If the surge tank is below the septic tank outlet, a pump to lift the graywater
up to the septic tank inlet and an overflow alarm system may be installed in lieu of
the drain and overflow pipe required by this Section G -9(e) .
3. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (a) (8) to read as follows:
8. When drip irrigation lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
water tight.
4. • Section G -11(b) (1) is amended to read as follows:
1. Perforated sections shall be a minimum 3 -inch diameter or 1 1/2
inch diameter slotted effluent pipe and shall be constructed of perforated high density
polyethylene pipe, perforated ABS pipe, perforated PVC pipe, or other approved
materials, provided that sufficient openings are available for distribution of the
graywater into the trench area. Material construction and perforation of the piping
shall be in compliance with the appropriate absorption field drainage piping standards
and shall be approved by the Administrative Authority. Perforated flex pipe with
perforation on all sides is prohibited.
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5. Section G -11(b) (2) is amended by adding the word "round" between
"stone," and "gravel" in the first sentence.
6. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (b) (4) to read as follows:
(4) When mini-leachfield lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
watertight.
7. Section G -12(a) is amended by adding the following sentence at the end
of that subsection:
The Building Official may approve a demonstration system upon
determination that the system provides substantially equivalent health and safety
protection to a system conforming to Appendix G. The Building Official may impose
reasonable and necessary conditions on the approval of a demonstration system.
8. Section G-14 is added to read as follows:
Section G-14 Landslide Areas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Appendix G, as amended, the
Building Official may waive the requirements of this Code where special conditions,
including, but not limited to,. type of_sos and lot_confguration, warrant such changes
for homes located in landslide areas. Such waivers are limited to the requirements
which are impractical or counter -indicated given the particular circumstances of the
lot.
9. Section G-15 is added to read as follows:
Section G-15 Graywater Information Handbooks.
Informational handbooks, which may also include implementing
regulations, consistent with Appendix J of the Rolling Hills Plumbing Code, as
amended shall be at all times available at the public counter.
K. Subsection 1-4(c) of the Plumbing Code is deleted.
15.08.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.08.010,
the Plumbing Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Plumbing Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.08.060 Violations and penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convic-
tion thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by
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imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fme
and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of
the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 4. Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12
MECHANICAL CODE
15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 108.1.1 through 108.1.1.15 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 14; Chapter 16;
and Appendices A, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be
cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Mechanical Code contained in. the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in
the later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.12.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as "The Mechanical Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.12.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Mechanical Code or the County of Los Angeles Mechanical Code, each such
name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this
section, as follows:
A. "Board of Appeals" means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers provided for
in Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
B. "Building Department" means the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
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C. "Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or "County of Los Angeles
Building Code" means Chapter 15.04 of this Code.
D. "Building Official" means the L.A. County Director of Public Works or other
designated authority charged with. the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
Building Official's duly authorized representative.
E. "City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
F. "Electrical Code" means Chapter 15.16 of this Code.
G. "Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code" means Chapter 15.20 of this
Code.
H. "General fund" means the City treasury.
I. "Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of
this Code.
J. "Mechanical Code" means the Mechanical Code of the City.
K. "Plumbing Code" means Chapter 15.08 of this Code.
15.12.040 Amendments Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010, the
Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 217 of the Mechanical Code (Group R Occupancies) is amended to
read:
Group R Occupancies:
Division 1. Hotels and apartments. Congregate residences (each
accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwelling and lodging houses, and large and small day-care
homes. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
B. Section 315.1 of the Mechanical Code is amended by adding subsection
315.1.8 to read as follows:
315.1.8 Under openable windows on exterior walls.
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15.12.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010,
the Mechanical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Mechanical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council'.
15.12.060 Penalty for violation.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter,
repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or
refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which
was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said
Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said
Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a
fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 4. Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.16.010. Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27,
Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999,
adopting the California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), including Section 089-7 of Article 089; Article 90, Chapters 1 through
9; and Appendices A, B and C, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may
be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Electrical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
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15.16.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.16.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Electrical Code and the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.
A. "Chief Electrical Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los
Angeles, except in Section 80-4 of the Electrical Code.
B. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "Unincorporated areas of the County
of Los Angeles" means the City of Rolling Hills.
C. "Maintenance Electrician" means a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County as set forth in Sections 82-4(b)
and 82-4 (c) of said Los Angeles County Electrical Code.
D. "Special Inspector" means a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Special Inspector issued by the County as set forth in Section 82-14 (a) of said Los
Angeles County Electrical Code.
15.16.040 Section 83-1, Installation. amended. Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code
of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary service used
for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications utilities
systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings shall be installed
underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public Utilities
Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
15.16.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010,
the Electrical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Electrical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.16.060 Violations and penalties.
A. No person, firm'or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof
during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable by
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a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (A) of this section any person
who shall commence any electrical work for which.a permit is required without first having
obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the
permit costs fixed by Section 82-8 of the Electrical Code for such work. This provision
(double fee) shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of
the Chief Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable
delay in obtaining such a permit, a double permit fee as herein provided shall be charged.
Section 5. Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Building and Construction)
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.20
15.20.010 Fire Code Adopted.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los
Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, which constitutes an
amended version of the California Fire Code, 1998 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C and excluding all other appendices,
is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the
City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 1998
Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.20.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the 'Fire Code of the City of
Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.20.030 Permits. Any permit heretofore issued by the County of Los Angeles
pursuant to the Fire Code of said County, for work within the territorial boundaries of the
City of Rolling Hills, shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.
15.20.040 Brush clearance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.20.020,
Section 1117.2.2 is added to the Fire Code to read:
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Clearances
Sec. 1117.2.2 Any owner of record of any land within the City of Rolling
Hills which contains growth which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, is then or may
become dangerously flammable, shall at all times on such person's own land, whether
improved or unimproved:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost and other combustible
materials a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any building or structure.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure,
whether on such persons land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or
firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from such
house, building or structure, of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each side
thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief is then or may become
flammable. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable,
including but not limited to: Acacia, Cedar, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Pine and
Pampas Grass.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced and
maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from
native growth to any structure in the City.
2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar
Plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of
transmitting fire from native growth to any structure in the City.
3. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure an
additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vege-
tation or combustible growth located from thirty (30) feet to one hundred thirty (130)
feet from such house, building or structure. The Chief may increase the one hundred
thirty (130) foot -distance when -it-is-found-that because-of-extra--hazardous-conditions a -
firebreak of only thirty (30) feet around such structures is not sufficient to provide
reasonable fire safety, and that the additional one hundred (100) feet is not reasonable
fire protection, based on local circumstances of the site. Grass and other vegetation
located more than thirty (30) feet from each house, building or structure and less than
six (6) inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabi-
lize the soil and prevent erosion.
4. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within twenty (20) feet
of the outlet of any chimney, or additional distances as deemed in the best interest of
fire protection as specified by the Fire Chief.
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5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead
wood.
6. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth.
15.20.050 Violations.
A. Every person violating any provision of the Fire Code or of any permit or
license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is
guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by
Section 15.20.070 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
B. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.020(B) of this Code.
C. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a
conviction.
15.20.060 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully,
negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled
or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material
to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to
properly comply with any written notice of the Chief, or wilfullyor negligently allows the '
continuation of a violation of the Fire Code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense
of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and
such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of
such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense in the same
manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter,
the violation of the following sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
105.8 Failure to obtain permit
1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances
902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road
902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment
902.2.4.1 Obstructing access roadway
901.4.4 Building numbering
1003 Fire extinguishing systems
1115.3 Fire prevention regulations - marina
1115.5 Portable fire protection equipment
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1115.7 Access
1102.3 Open fires
1109.5 Discarding burning objects
1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials
1105 Asphalt kettles
1115.3 (2) Fire prevention regulations
1117.2 Structures
1117.2.3 Clearance of brush - Extra hazard
1118.17 Fire roads and firebreaks
1207.3 Door —locking devices
1207.6 Exit doors readily distinguishable
1210.3 Stairway - Storage under
1212.4 "Exit" sign illumination; maintenance of
1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system
1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department
2903.4.2 Damaged Vehicles
1109.4 "No smoking" sign
3005.2 Lumber yards - Cold decking
3004.2 Dust control
3213 Exit sign illumination
3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation
3219.3 Housekeeping - Flammable material storage
3404 Access to area
4501.4 Smoking prohibited
4501.5 Welding warning signs
4502.3.3 Discarded filter -Pads---- -.-.--.- . - --
4502.8.2 Portable fire protection equipment
4502.9 Operations and maintenance
4502.9.6 Combustible debris and metal waste cans
4503.7.1 Portable fire extinguisher
4503.8.5 Dip tank covers
4504.3.2 Signs - "Dangerous"
4504.4 Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus
4505.6.1 Maintenance Powder coating
4506.6 "No smoking" sign
4606.2 "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room
4607 Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room
5201.7 Sources of Ignition
7401.5.1 Pressure relief devices - General
7401.6 Pressure relief - Vent piping
7607 Smoking and open tanks
7902.5.3 Empty containers
7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition
7904.6.4 No smoking
7904.4.6 Wharves
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7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary containment 7901.7.2Housekeeping
1103 Combustible materials •
3601.6 Fire extinguisher - Dry cleaning plant
3601.7 No smoking - Dry cleaning plant
8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage
8003.1.12 Combustible materials - Clearance
8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling,
signage
8004.3.5 Combustible materials — Clearance
8208 "No smoking" signs - LPG container
8209 Combustible material - Clearance from LPG container
8506 Extension cords
Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2,
3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments,
additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the changes and modifications to
the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire
Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's
local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions,
followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy
winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics
in that the area is characterized by geological instability including active and ancient
landslides; and the extremely hilly topography of the City.
The City Council hereby fmds that the modifications to the State Building Code in
Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Building
Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding roof coverings and roof repairs,
grading permits, maximum slope, excavations, fill slope, and balanced cut and fill ratio
(Sections 15.04.100, 15.04.110, 15.04.120, 15.04.130, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160,
and 15.04.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code), is
reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City
resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence of active landslides
and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and the climatic
characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in expansive
soil conditions.
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The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the
local climatic and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "B" of this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding ABS and PVC DMV piping,
rainwater piping and graywater systems (Sections 15.08.040D, 15.08.040E, 15.08.040F and
15.08.040G of Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety
and general welfare of the residents of the City resulting from geological characteristics of
the City, which include proximity to earthquake fault zones, active and ancient landslide
areas, the extremely hilly topography of the City, the present street and storm drain design,
and the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, which
together require additional steps to protect against stormwater runoff pollution and
stabilization of development in landslide areas.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State
Mechanical Code in Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification
regarding Group R Occupancies (Section 15.12.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) and
the modifications to the State Electrical Code in Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code
including the modification regarding installation (Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code) is reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the
residents of the City resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence
of active landslides and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and
the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in
expansive soil conditions.
The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Fire
Code in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification pertaining to
brush clearance (Sections 15.20.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably
necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed
by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and the extremely
hilly topography of the City, which increases the risk of rapidly spreading fires.
The City Council hereby further fords that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los
Angeles County Code and Sections 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.060,
15.040.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.090, 15.08.030, 15.08.040A, 15.08.040B, 15.08.040C,
15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050 and 15.16.030, 15.20.030, 15.20.060, 15.20.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code regarding administrative provisions are necessary to allow the
uniform application of the 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 geological hazards.
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Accordingly, the Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State
Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have
passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 10. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building
Standards Code and modifications thereto, by July 1, 1999. It is essential that the City have
in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications
necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of
immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will
have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the
Codes contain vital provisions necessitated by the City's proximity to active earthquake fault
zones and active and ancient landslides areas, the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its
location in a wild fire hazard zone, and heavy periods of rain resulting in expansive soil
conditions. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this
ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance.
Section 11. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become
operative on July 1, 1999.
PASSED; APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day f June , 1999.
YOR
ATTEST:
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DEPIITY CIT CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 277-U entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 29,1999.
AYES: Councilmembers Hill, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
and Mayor Heinsheimer.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Counci lmember Lay .
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
v3,t,,DEPT t,. K
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CE.RTIFY THIS DOCUMENT TO
BE A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE
ORIGINAL:
CITY CLERK OF THE
CITY OF ROLUNG HILLS, CALIF.
-23-
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
205
Administrative
V
Editorial, redefined elsewhere in this Code
207
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term "Fire
Code" •.
214
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term
"Mechanical Code"
215
Administrative
Add definition of term consistent with
Federal Clean Water Act
310.4
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
904.2.2
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
1009
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1402.4
Geological
Climatic
Combination of unusually wet winter and
soil conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-A
Climatic
Topographical
For local drought and fire conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
Table 15-D-1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-D-2
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
1629.4.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1630.8.2.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 16-N . -
- Geological
For local seismic conditions
1701.5 0
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1703 •
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.3 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.4
Geological .
For local expansive soil and seismic
conditions
1806.1
Geological
Climatic
Topographical •
For local soil and seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
1806.6.1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Figure 18-1-1
Geological
For local soil conditions
1921
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.2.1.7
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.6.6.3
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.6.6.5
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.7.2.3.
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2104.6.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 22
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2204
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2307
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.3.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
. 2315.5.7
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.1-
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.1
Geological.
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.9.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 23
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23 -IV -C-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2513.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 25-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3301.2
Administrative
Clarification of appropriate Civil Code
Section
3403.6-3403.8
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 64
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
Chapter 65
Climatic
Administrative
1
For local high wind conditions
Establish consistency with Planning Code
requirements
Chapter 66
Climatic
Topographical
For local wind and fire conditions
For local urban population concentration
Chapter 67
Administrative
Establish consistency with Los Angeles
County Sheriffs' Department requirements
Chapter 69
Geological
For local soil and seismic conditions
Chapter 70
-
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
For local soil and seismic conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Chapter 71
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Chapter 94
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 95
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 96_
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 98
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
•
Chapter 99
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
1208A.1.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.2
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.3
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.4
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.5
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
Appendix Chapter 18
Climatic
To mitigate wet weather and high
groundwater
Appendix Chapter 34
Division IV
Administrative
To regulate existing building repairs and to
comply with FEMA's mandated disaster
recovery requirements
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
301.2.9
Administrative.
Publish existing fee for alternate methods
604.1 a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
701.1.2a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
713.1
Administrative
Editorial correction of section numbers
717
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
721
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
903.1.2
•1101.3
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
Appendix C
Administrative
,
To provide reference standards for materials
Appendix J
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Subsection K1(b)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K1 (g),
(h), (I)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K3 (3),
(4)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local groundwater conditions
Section K4
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems . ,
For local soil conditions
Subsection K6 (h)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local soil conditions
Subsection K7 (b)
Topographical
For local soil conditions
Section K9
Administrative
To establish consistency with requirements
of the Industrial Waste Ordinance
Subsection K10 (a)
(1)
Administrative
Editorial correction of Section numbers
Table K-1
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local condition of lakes
Table K-2
Administrative
For clarification of applicability of requirement
Table K-3
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-4
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-5 •
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Appendix M
Topographical
For local sewer capacity conditions
Appendix S
Climatic
For local solar and energy conservation
conditions
ORDINANCE NO. 2 7 7-U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND
TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND
15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.17 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; and Appendix
Chapters 3, Division II; 4, Division II; 9; 12; 15; 16; and 31; is hereby incorporated herein
by reference as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building
Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses
classified as a Group R Occupancy, and including Chapters 1, 2, 98 and 99 of said Code, are
and may be cited as the Housing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
C. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
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Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
D. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Building Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.04.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Building Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and will be referred to herein as "this code." The provisions of the
Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses classified by the Building Code as a Group
R Occupancy and including Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 98 and 99 shall constitute and may be
cited as the "housing code."
15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 105.5 to read:
105.5 Review Hearing. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills may
conduct a public hearing to review any decision or order of the Board of Appeals
upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council within thirty (30)
calendar days of the decision or order. The City Council may, upon conclusion of a
public hearing, sustain or reverse in whole or in part any action or order of the Board
of Appeals. Notice of the City Council public hearing shall be given by the City
Clerk not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing by first class mail to all property
owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and all
owners of record at the time of mailing said notice.
15.04.040 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Building Code or the County of Los Angeles Building Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
"Board of Appeals" shall mean the Board of Appeals established by Section
105 of said Los Angeles County Building Code.
Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
"Building Official" shall mean the Director of Public Works or his or her
designated representative.
"City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills, except in Section 103 of said
Building Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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"Electrical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.16 of this code.
"Fire Code" shall mean Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Fire Zone" shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and
establishing fire zones or where no such fire zones have been adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills, shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean Chapter
8.04 of this code.
"Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean Chapter 15.08 of this code.
15.04.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010,
the Building Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the
Building Code, to a sum set by resolution of the City Council, including a park and
recreation fee.
15.04.060 Section 307 deleted. The Building Code is amended by deleting Section
307.
15.04.070 Section 203 amended. Section 203 of the Building Code is amended by
adding the definition of basement to read as follows:
BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement
unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. A basement is
further restricted to the specifications contained in the definition of a story herein.
15.04.080 Section 220 amended. Section 220 regarding the definition of a story of
the Building Code is amended to read:
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall
be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor
and the ceiling or roof above. There shall be no habitable space, including garages
and storage rooms, on top of another, except over basements. A basement is not to
exceed a height of five (5') feet above finished grade at any point immediately
adjacent to the basement exterior, and it shall have no greater than an average 2 1/2
foot exterior height across the entire structure. Basements may have one standard
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door opening with a solid door not to exceed 3' x 6'8" for ingress/egress to the
exterior, to be accessed by an areaway not to exceed four (4') feet in width and which
shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any
other exterior openings, sun lights or similar devices. A solid door is a door that
does not have windows or openings. Any new basement exit doors installed after
October 22, 1997 shall be solid. Any non -solid door lawfully existing as of October
22, 1997 shall be permitted to. remain in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
17.24 of Title 17 (Zoning).
read:
15.04.090 Section 9906 amended. Section 9906 of the Building Code is amended to
Section 9906: Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In order to hear
appeals provided for in Chapter 98 and in this Chapter, there shall be and is hereby
created a Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In the City of Rolling Hills the City
Council shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board and the City
Manager shall give notice of substandard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Building Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof covering for all buildings
shall be Class A (having satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certified as such
by Underwriting Laboratories or an equivalent recognized testing agency), except that
any new addition or reroofing of structures may match existing roof coverings if not
exceeding 200 square feet. Roof coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for
the building roof.
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 3403.9 to read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more that 200 square feet of the roof covering of
any building or structure shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the roof
covering is made to conform to the requirements of this Code for new buildings or
structures.
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003 of the Building Code, entitled
"Grading Permits," is amended to revise subsections 7003.1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any grading without first
obtaining a grading permit to do so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required for:
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(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination thereof which is less than three
feet in depth below the existing ground surface, provided that said excavation and/or
fill or combination thereof which is less than three feet in depth does not cover more
than 2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
(11) Exploratory excavations under the direction of soils engineers or
engineering geologists. Property shall be restored to the condition that existed prior
to excavations, to the maximum extent practicable, following exploratory excavations
and within the time period, if any, specified by the City Manager or designee.
15.04.130 Section 7015.1 amended. Section 7015.1 of Building Code, entitled
"MAXIMUM SLOPE," is amended to read:
Section 7015.1. MAXIMUM SLOPE. Cuts shall not be steeper in slope than
two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless
the owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems that presently
exist on the property, or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the
proposed grading plans are approved.
15.04.140 Section 7015.4 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to add subsection 7015.4 to read:
Section 7015.4. DRIVEWAYS. Driveways which provide access from any
lot or parcel of land to any of the private roads in the City of Rolling Hills which are
constructed and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association shall be so
constructed that the first twenty feet of said driveway, measured from the edge of the
paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven (7%)
percent.
15.04.150 Section 7015.5 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to read as follows:
7015.5 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
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3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she fmds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she fmds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet); and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.160 Section 7016.3 amended. Section 7016.3 of Section 7016 of the Building
Code, entitled "Fill Slope," is amended to read:
7016.3 FILL SLOPE.. Fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of two
horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless the
owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height fill slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems on the property
that presently exist or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the proposed
grading plans are approved.
15.04.170 Section 7016.9 added. Section 7016 of the Building Code, entitled
"Fills," is amended to add subsection 7016.9 to read:
7016.9 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
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1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she fords, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she finds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet), and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.180 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or perform any grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty -of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a
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fine of, not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 2. Chapter 15:08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08
PLUMBING CODE
15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.11 and 101.11.1 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 12; Chapters 14 and 15;
and Appendices A, B, D, G -A, H, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall
constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.08.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as 'The Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.08.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names of terms are used in
the California Plumbing Code and the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
A. "Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector' or "Plumbing
Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise
provided in Section 101.4 of said plumbing code.
B. "Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters" or "Board of Examiners"
means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters of the County of Los Angeles es-
tablished by Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
C. "City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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D. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
E. "Gas fitting contractor," "journeyman gas fitter," "journeyman plumber" or
"plumbing contractor" means a person holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the
County as set forth in Section 105 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
15.08.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15.08.010, the
Plumbing Code referred to in said sections is amended as follows:
A. Section 218 of the Plumbing Code is amended to change or add the definitions
of the following terms to read as follows:
Person - Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or
corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents;
the County of Los Angeles, and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the
Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural, male includes
female.
B. Subsection 301.1 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.1.5 to reads as follows:
301.1.5 Repairs and Alterations. Existing building sewer and building drains
may be used in connection with plumbing alterations or repairs if such sewers or
drains have been properly maintained in a good and safe condition, are working
properly and were installed in accordance with the applicable laws in effect at the
time of installation.
C. Subsection 301.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.2.9 to reads as follows:
301.2.9 Provisions contained in this Code shall not apply to one and two-
family dwelling private sewage disposal systems and minimum plumbing facilities
when alternate facilities or installations have been approved by the local health
authority, provided that such alternate facilities or installations provide substantially
equivalent protection to health and safety.
D. Subsection 701.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
construction.
E. Subsection 903.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installation shall be limited to residential
construction.
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F. Section 407 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding subsection 407.5 to
read as follows:
407.5 Rainwater piping located underground within a building shall be of
service weight cast iron soil pipe, Type DMV copper tube, Schedule 40 ABS DMV,
Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved
materials. ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height.
G. Graywater Systems. Notwithstanding the provisions of Appendix J of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, the provisions of Appendix G -A of the California Plumbing Code,
Title 25, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, shall apply in the City, as further
amended below:
1. Section G -1(i) is added to read as follows:
(i) Where a graywater system is to be installed as part of the construction of a
new single family dwelling or in connection with any remodeling of a single family
dwelling, an accessible three-way valve and, where required, plumbing stub -out that
allows diversion of graywater from a clothes washer to either a graywater system or a
sewer may also be installed.
2. Section G -9(e) is amended by adding the following sentence to the end
of that subsection:
If the surge tank is below the septic tank outlet, a pump to lift the graywater
up to the septic tank inlet and an overflow alarm system may be installed in lieu of
the drain and overflow pipe required by this Section G -9(e) .
3. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (a) (8) to read as follows:
8. When drip irrigation lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
water tight.
4. Section G -11(b) (1) is amended to read as follows:
1. Perforated sections shall be a minimum 3 -inch diameter or 1 1/2
inch diameter slotted effluent pipe and shall be constructed of perforated high density
polyethylene pipe, perforated ABS pipe, perforated PVC pipe, or other approved
materials, provided that sufficient openings are available for distribution of the
graywater into the trench area. Material construction and perforation of the piping
shall be in compliance with the appropriate absorption field drainage piping standards
and shall be approved by the Administrative Authority. Perforated flex pipe with
perforation on all sides is prohibited.
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5. Section G -11(b) (2) is amended by adding the word "round" between
"stone," and "gravel" in the first sentence.
6. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (b) (4) to read as follows:
(4) When mini-leachfield lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
watertight.
7. Section G -12(a) is amended by adding the following sentence at the end
of that subsection:
The Building Official may approve a demonstration system upon
determination that the system provides substantially equivalent health and safety
protection to a system conforming to Appendix G. The Building Official may impose
reasonable and necessary conditions on the approval of a demonstration system.
8. Section G-14 is added to read as follows:
Section G-14 Landslide Areas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Appendix G, as amended, the
Building Official may waive the requirements of this Code where special conditions,
including, but not limited to,. type of soils and _ lot conf guration, warrant such changes
for homes located in landslide areas. Such waivers are limited to the requirements
which are impractical or counter -indicated given the particular circumstances of the
lot.
9. Section G-15 is added to read as follows:
Section G-15 Graywater Information Handbooks.
Informational handbooks, which may also include implementing
regulations, consistent with Appendix J of the Rolling Hills Plumbing Code, as
amended shall be at all times available at the public counter.
K. Subsection 1-4(c) of the Plumbing Code is deleted.
15.08.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.08.010,
the Plumbing Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Plumbing Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.08.060 Violations and penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convic-
tion thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by
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imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of
the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 4. Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12
MECHANICAL CODE
15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 108.1.1 through 108.1.1.15 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 14; Chapter 16;
and Appendices A, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be
cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in
the later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.12.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as "The Mechanical Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.12.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Mechanical Code or the County of Los Angeles Mechanical Code, each such
name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this
section, as follows:
A. "Board of Appeals" means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers provided for
in Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
B. "Building Department" means the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
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C. "Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or "County of Los Angeles
Building Code" means Chapter 15.04 of this Code.
D. "Building Official" means the L.A. County Director of Public Works or other
designated authority charged with. the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
Building Official's duly authorized representative.
E. "City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
F. "Electrical Code" means Chapter 15.16 of this Code.
G. "Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code" means Chapter 15.20 of this
Code.
H. "General fund" means the City treasury.
I. "Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of
this Code.
J. "Mechanical Code" means the Mechanical Code of the City.
K. "Plumbing Code" means Chapter 15.08 of this Code.
15.12.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010, the
Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 217 of the Mechanical Code (Group R Occupancies) is amended to
read:
Group R Occupancies:
Division 1. Hotels and apartments. Congregate residences (each
accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwelling and lodging houses, and large and small day-care
homes. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
B. Section 315.1 of the Mechanical Code is amended by adding subsection
315.1.8 to read as follows:
315.1.8 Under openable windows on exterior walls.
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15.12.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010,
the Mechanical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Mechanical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.12.060 Penalty for violation.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter,
repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or.
refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which
was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said
Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said
Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a
fine of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 4. Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.16.010. Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27,
Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999,
adopting the California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), including Section 089-7 of Article 089; Article 90, Chapters 1 through
9; and Appendices A, B and C, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may
be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Electrical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
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15.16.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.16.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Electrical Code and the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.
A. "Chief Electrical Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los
Angeles, except in Section 80-4 of the Electrical Code.
B. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "Unincorporated areas of the County
of Los Angeles" means the City of Rolling Hills.
C. "Maintenance Electrician" means a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County as set forth in Sections 82-4(b)
and 82-4 (c) of said Los Angeles County Electrical Code.
D. "Special Inspector" means a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Special Inspector issued by the County as set forth in Section 82-14 (a) of said Los
Angeles County Electrical Code.
15.16.040 Section 83-1. Installation. amended. Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code
of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary service used
for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications utilities
systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings shall be installed
underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public Utilities
Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
15.16.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010,
the Electrical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Electrical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.16.060 Violations and penalties.
A. No person, firm' or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof
during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable by
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a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (A) of this section any person
who shall commence any electrical work for which - a permit is required without first having
obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the
permit costs fixed by Section 82-8 of the Electrical Code for such work. This provision
(double fee) shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of
the Chief Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable
delay in obtaining such a permit, a double permit fee as herein provided shall be charged.
Section 5. Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Building and Construction)
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.20
15.20.010 Fire Code Adopted.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los
Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, which constitutes an
amended version of the California Fire Code, 1998 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C and excluding all other appendices,
is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the
City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 1998
Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.20.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the 'Fire Code of the City of
Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.20.030 Permits. Any permit heretofore issued by the County of Los Angeles
pursuant to the Fire Code of said County, for work within the territorial boundaries of the
City of Rolling Hills, shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.
15.20.040 Brush clearance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.20.020,
Section 1117.2.2 is added to the Fire Code to read:
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Clearances
Sec. 1117.2.2 Any owner of record of any land within the City of Rolling
Hills which contains growth which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, is then or may
become dangerously flammable, shall at all times on such person's own land, whether
improved or unimproved:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost and other combustible
materials a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any building or structure.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure,
whether on such persons land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or
firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from such
house, building or structure, of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each side
thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief is then or may become
flammable. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable,
including but not limited to: Acacia, Cedar, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Pine and
Pampas Grass.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced and
maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from
native growth to any structure in the City.
2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar
Plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of
transmitting fire from native growth to any structure in the City.
3. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure an
additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vege-
tation or combustible growth located from thirty (30) feet to one hundred thirty (130)
feet from such house, building or structure. The Chief may increase the one hundred
thirty (130) foot -distance when it is -found -that -because -of extra hazardous conditions a -
firebreak of only thirty (30) feet around such structures is not sufficient to provide
reasonable fire safety, and that the additional one hundred (100) feet is not reasonable
fire protection, based on local circumstances of the site. Grass and other vegetation
located more than thirty (30) feet from each house, building or structure and less than
six (6) inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabi-
lize the soil and prevent erosion.
4. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within twenty (20) feet
of the outlet of any chimney, or additional distances as deemed in the best interest of
fire protection as specified by the Fire Chief.
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5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free 'of dead
wood.
6. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth.
15.20.050 Violations.
A. Every person violating any provision of the Fire Code or of any permit or
license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is
guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by
Section 15.20.070 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
B. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.020(B) of this Code.
C. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a
conviction.
15.20.060 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully,
negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled
or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material
to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to
properly comply with any written notice of the Chief, or wilfully or negligently allows the
continuation of a violation of the Fire Code and amendments thereto' is liable for the expense
of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and
such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of
such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense in the same
manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter,
the violation of the following sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
105.8 Failure to obtain permit
1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances
902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road
902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment
902.2.4.1 Obstructing access roadway
901.4.4 Building numbering
1003 Fire extinguishing systems
1115.3 Fire prevention regulations - marina
1115.5 Portable fire protection equipment
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1115.7 Access
1102.3 Open fires
1109.5 Discarding burning objects
1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials
1105 Asphalt kettles
1115.3 (2) Fire prevention regulations
1117.2 Structures
1117.2.3 Clearance of brush - Extra hazard
1118.17 Fire roads and firebreaks
1207.3 Door —locking devices
1207.6 Exit doors readily distinguishable
1210.3 Stairway - Storage under
1212.4 "Exit" sign illumination; maintenance of
1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system
1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department
2903.4.2 Damaged Vehicles
1109.4 "No smoking" sign
3005.2 -Lumber yards - Cold decking
3004.2 Dust control
3213 Exit sign illumination
3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation
3219.3 Housekeeping - Flammable material storage
3404 Access to area
4501.4 Smoking prohibited
4501.5 Welding warning signs
4502.3.3 Discarded filter -Pads----- -.- - _ _j_..._ ...
4502.8.2 Portable fire protection equipment
4502.9 Operations and maintenance
4502.9.6 Combustible debris and metal waste cans
4503.7.1 Portable fire extinguisher
4503.8.5 Dip tank covers
4504.3.2 Signs - "Dangerous"
4504.4 Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus
4505.6.1 Maintenance Powder coating
4506.6 "No smoking" sign
4606.2 "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room
4607 Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room
5201.7 Sources of Ignition
7401.5.1 Pressure relief devices - General
7401.6 Pressure relief - Vent piping
7607 Smoking and open tanks
7902.5.3 Empty containers
7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition
7904.6.4 No smoking
7904.4.6 Wharves
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7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary containment 7901.7.2Housekeeping
1103 Combustible materials
3601.6 Fire extinguisher - Dry cleaning plant
3601.7 No smoking - Dry cleaning plant
8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage
8003.1.12 Combustible materials - Clearance
8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling,
signage
8004.3.5 Combustible materials — Clearance
8208 "No smoking" signs - LPG container
8209 Combustible material - Clearance from LPG container
8506 Extension cords
Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2,
3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments,
additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 7. The City Council hereby fmds that the changes and modifications to
the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire
Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's
local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions,
followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy
winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics
in that the area is characterized by geological instability including active and ancient
landslides; and the extremely hilly topography of the City.
The City Council hereby fmds that the modifications to the State Building Code in
Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further fords that the modifications to the State Building
Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding roof coverings and roof repairs,
grading permits, maximum slope, excavations, fill slope, and balanced cut and fill ratio
(Sections 15.04.100, 15.04.110, 15.04.120, 15.04.130, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160,
and 15.04.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code), is
reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City
resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence of active landslides
and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and the climatic
characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in expansive
soil conditions.
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The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the
local climatic and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "B" of this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding ABS and PVC DMV piping,
rainwater piping and graywater systems (Sections 15.08.040D, 15.08.040E, 15.08.040F and
15.08.040G of Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety
and general welfare of the residents of the City resulting from geological characteristics of
the City, which include proximity to earthquake fault zones, active and ancient landslide
areas, the extremely hilly topography of the City, the present street and storm drain design,
and the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, which
together require additional steps to protect against stormwater runoff pollution and
stabilization of development in landslide areas.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State
Mechanical Code in Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification
regarding Group R Occupancies (Section 15.12.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) and
the modifications to the State Electrical Code in Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code
including the modification regarding installation (Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code) is reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the
residents of the City resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence
of active landslides and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and
the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in
expansive soil conditions.
The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Fire
Code in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification pertaining to
brush clearance (Sections 15.20.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably
necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed
by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and the extremely
hilly topography of the City, which increases the risk of rapidly spreading fires.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los
Angeles County Code and Sections 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.060,
15.040.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.090, 15.08.030, 15.08.040A, 15.08.040B, 15.08.040C,
15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050 and 15.16.030, 15.20.030, 15.20.060, 15.20.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code regarding administrative provisions are necessary to allow the
uniform application of the 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 geological hazards.
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Accordingly, the Council fords the modifications in this Ordinance to the State
Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have
passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 10. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building
Standards Code and modifications thereto, by July 1, 1999. It is essential that the City have
in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications
necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of
immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will
have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the
Codes contain vital provisions necessitated by the City's proximity to active earthquake fault
zones and active and ancient landslides areas, the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its
location in a wild fire hazard zone, and heavy periods of rain resulting in expansive soil
conditions. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this
ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance.
Section 11. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become
operative on July 1, 1999.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day of June , 1999.
ATTEST:
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DEPUTY CIT CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 277-U entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 29, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Hill, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
and Mayor Heinsheimer.
None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEFUCITY ICLERRKK
-23-
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
205
Administrative
Editorial, redefined elsewhere in this Code
207
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term "Fire
Code"
214
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term
"Mechanical Code"
215
Administrative
Add definition of term consistent with
Federal Clean Water Act
310.4
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
904.2.2
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
1009
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1402.4
Geological
Climatic
Combination of unusually wet winter and
soil conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-A
Climatic
Topographical
For local drought and fire conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
Table 15-D-1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-D-2
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
1629.4.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1630.8.2.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 16-N
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1701.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1703 •
Geological A
For local seismic conditions
1804.3 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.4
Geological .
For local expansive soil and seismic
conditions
1806.1
Geological
Climatic
Topographical
For local soil and seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
1806.6.1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Figure 18-1-1
Geological
For local soil conditions
1921
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.2.1.7
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.6.6.3
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.6.6.5
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.7.2.3 -
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2104.6.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 22
Geological
For.local seismic conditions
2204
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2307
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.3.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
. 2315.5.7
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.1 -
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.9.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 23
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23 -IV -C-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2513.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 25-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3301.2
Administrative
Clarification of appropriate Civil Code
Section
3403.6-3403.8
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 64
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
Chapter 65
Climatic
Administrative
For local high wind conditions
Establish consistency with Planning Code
requirements
Chapter 66
Climatic
Topographical
For local wind and fire conditions
For local urban population concentration
Chapter 67
Administrative
Establish consistency with Los Angeles
County Sheriffs' Department requirements
Chapter 69
Geological
For local soil and seismic conditions
Chapter 70
-
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
For local soil and seismic conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Chapter 71
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Chapter 94
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 95
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 96_
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 98
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
Chapter 99
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
1208A.1.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise .
1208A.8.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.2
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.3
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.4
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.5
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
Appendix Chapter 18
Climatic
To mitigate wet weather and high
groundwater
Appendix Chapter 34
Division IV
Administrative
To regulate existing building, repairs and to
comply with FEMA's mandated disaster
recovery requirements
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
301.2.9
Administrative'
Publish existing fee for alternate methods
604.1 a
Administrative
To establish' consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
701.1.2a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
713.1
Administrative
Editorial correction of section numbers
717
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
721
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
903.1.2
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
1101.3
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
Appendix C
Administrative
To provide reference standards for materials
Appendix J
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Subsection K1(b)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K1 (g),
(h), (I)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K3 (3),
(4)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local groundwater conditions
Section K4
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems _
For local soil conditions
Subsection K6 (h)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local soil conditions _
Subsection K7 (b)
Topographical
For local soil conditions
. Section K9 •
Administrative
To establish consistency with requirements
of the Industrial Waste Ordinance
Subsection K10 (a)
(1)
Administrative
Editorial correction of Section numbers
Table K-1
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local condition of lakes
Table K-2
Administrative
For clarification of applicability of requirement
Table K-3
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-4
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-5
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Appendix M
Topographical
For local sewer capacity conditions
Appendix S
Climatic
For local solar and energy conservation
conditions
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
PROOF OF SERVICE BY MAIL AND POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
SS
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
I am a citizen of the United States. I am over the age of eighteen years and not a party to the within
proceeding; my business address is 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, California.
On the / St day of , 1999
serve the within 0r A,,a,v,e..12.J /1 . 77- L &
a copy of which is annexed hereto and made a part hereof, on the person, or persons, named
below by placing a true copy thereof enclosed in a sealed envelope with postage thereon fully
prepaid, in the United States mail at Rolling Hills, .California addressed as follows:
FAXED
MAILED
Palos rdes City
Pe s a News
rney
DELIVERED
City � nager
City ncil
Also posted at City Hall.
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on the
California.
/St
day of
9"/
, 1999 at Rolling Hills,
MARILYN L. KERN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ORDINANCE NO. 277-U
ORDAIN AS
Construction)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND
TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND
15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Building and
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to -read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.17 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; and Appendix
Chapters 3, Division II; 4, Division II; 9; 12; 15; 16; and 31; is herebyincorporated herein
by reference as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building
Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B.
classified as
and may be
C.
Code, 1998
The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses
a Group R Occupancy, and including Chapters 1, 2, 98 and 99 of said Code, are
cited as the Housing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building
Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
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Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
D. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Building Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.04.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Building Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and will be referred to herein as "this code." The provisions of the
Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses classified by the Building Code as a Group
R Occupancy and including Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 98 and 99 shall constitute and may be
cited as the "housing code."
15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 105.5 to read:
105.5 Review Hearing. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills may
conduct a public hearing to review any decision or order of the Board of Appeals
upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council within thirty (30)
calendar days of the decision or order. The City Council may, upon conclusion of a
public hearing, sustain or reverse in whole or in part any action or order of the Board
of Appeals. Notice of the City Council public hearing shall be given by the City
Clerk not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing by first class mail to all property
owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and all
owners of record at the time of mailing said notice.
15.04.040 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Building Code or the County of Los Angeles Building Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
"Board of Appeals" shall mean the Board of Appeals established by Section
105 of said Los Angeles County Building Code.
Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
"Building Official" shall mean the Director of Public Works or his or her
designated representative.
"City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills, except in Section 103 of said
Building Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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"Electrical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.16 of this code.
"Fire Code" shall mean Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Fire Zone" shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and
establishing fire zones or where no such fire zones have been adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills, shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean Chapter
8.04 of this code.
"Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean Chapter 15.08 of this code.
15.04.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010,
the Building Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the
Building Code, to a sum set by resolution of the City Council, including a park and
recreation fee.
15.04.060 Section 307 deleted. The Building Code is amended by deleting Section
307.
15.04.070 Section 203 amended. Section 203 of the Building Code is amended by
adding the definition of basement to read as follows:
BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story in a building, except that a
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement
unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. A basement is
further restricted to the specifications contained in the definition of a story herein.
15.04.080 Section 220 amended. Section 220 regarding the definition of a story of
the Building Code is amended to read:
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall
be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor
and the ceiling or roof above. There shall be no habitable space, including garages
and storage rooms, on top of another, except over basements. A basement is not to
exceed a height of five (5') feet above finished grade at any point immediately
adjacent to the basement exterior, and it shall have no greater than an average 2 1/2
foot exterior height across the entire structure. Basements may have one standard
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door opening with a solid door not to exceed 3' x 6'8" for ingress/egress to the
exterior, to be accessed by an areaway not to exceed four (4') feet in width and which
shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any
other exterior openings, sun lights or similar devices. A solid door is a door that
does not have windows or openings. Any new basement exit doors installed after
October 22, 1997 shall be solid. Any non -solid door lawfully existing as of October
22, 1997 shall be permitted to remain in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
17.24 of Title 17 (Zoning).
15.04.090 Section 9906 amended. Section 9906 of the Building Code is amended to
read:
Section 9906: Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In order to hear
appeals provided for in Chapter 98 and in this Chapter, there shall be and is hereby
created a Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In the City of Rolling Hills the City
Council shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board and the City
Manager shall give notice of substandard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Building Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof covering for all buildings
shall be Class A (having satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certified as such
by Underwriting Laboratories or an equivalent recognized testing agency), except that
any new addition or reroofing of structures may match existing roof coverings if not
exceeding 200 square feet. Roof coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for
the building roof.
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 3403.9 to read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more that 200 square feet of the roof covering of
any building or structure shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the roof
covering is made to conform to the requirements of this Code for new buildings or
structures.
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003 of the Building Code, entitled
"Grading Permits," is amended to revise subsections 7003.1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any grading without first
obtaining a grading permit to do so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required for:
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(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination thereof which is less than three
feet in depth below the existing ground surface, provided that said excavation and/or
fill or combination thereof which is less than three feet in depth does not cover more
than 2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
(11) Exploratory excavations under the direction of soils engineers or
engineering geologists. Property shall be restored to the condition that existed prior
to excavations, to the maximum extent practicable, following exploratory excavations
and within the time period, if any, specified by the City Manager or designee.
15.04.130 Section 7015.1 amended. Section 7015.1 of Building Code, entitled
"MAXIMUM SLOPE," is amended to read:
Section 7015.1. MAXIMUM SLOPE. Cuts, shall not be steeper in slope than
two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless
the owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems that presently
exist on the property, or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the .
proposed grading plans are approved.
15.04.140 Section 7015.4 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to add subsection 7015.4 to read:
Section 7015.4. DRIVEWAYS. Driveways which provide access from any
lot or parcel of land to any of the private roads in the City of Rolling Hills which are
constructed and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association shall be so
constructed that the first twenty feet of said driveway, measured from the edge of the
paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven (7%)
percent.
15.04.150 Section 7015.5 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to read as follows:
7015.5 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
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3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she fmds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she fmds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet); and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.160 Section 7016.3 amended. Section 7016.3 of Section 7016 of the Building
Code, entitled "Fill Slope," is amended to read:
7016.3 FILL SLOPE. Fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of two
horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless the
owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height fill slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems on the property
that presently exist or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the proposed
grading plans are approved.
15.04.170 Section 7016.9 added. Section 7016 of the Building Code, entitled
"Fills," is amended to add subsection 7016.9 to read:
7016.9 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
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1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she fords, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she finds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet), and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.180 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or perform any grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a
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fine of, not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Section 2. Chapter 15:08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08
PLUMBING CODE
15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.11 and 101.11.1 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 12; Chapters 14 and 15;
and Appendices A, B, D, G -A, H, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall
constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.08.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as 'The Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.08.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names of terms are used in
the California Plumbing Code and the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
A. "Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector' or "Plumbing
Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise
provided in Section 101.4 of said plumbing code.
B. "Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters" or "Board of Examiners"
means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters of the County of Los Angeles es-
tablished by Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
C. "City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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D. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
E. "Gas fitting contractor," "journeyman gas fitter," "journeyman plumber" or
"plumbing contractor" means a person holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the
County as set forth in Section 105 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
15.08.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15.08.010, the
Plumbing Code referred to in said sections is amended as follows:
A. Section 218 of the Plumbing Code is amended to change or add the definitions
of the following terms to read as follows:
Person - Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or
corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents;
the County of Los Angeles, and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the
Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural, male includes
female.
B. Subsection 301.1 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.1.5 to reads as follows:
301.1.5 Repairs and Alterations. Existing building sewer and building drains
may be used in connection with plumbing alterations or repairs if such sewers or
drains have been properly maintained in a good and safe condition, are working
properly and were installed in accordance with the applicable laws in effect at the
time of installation.
C. Subsection 301.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.2.9 to reads as follows:
301.2.9 Provisions contained in this Code shall not apply to one and two-
family dwelling private sewage disposal systems and minimum plumbing facilities
when alternate facilities or installations have been approved by the local health
authority, provided that such alternate facilities or installations provide substantially
equivalent protection to health and safety.
D. Subsection 701.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
construction.
E. Subsection 903.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installation shall be limited to residential
construction.
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F. Section 407 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding subsection 407.5 to
read as follows:
407.5 Rainwater piping located underground within a building shall be of
service weight cast iron soil pipe, Type DMV copper tube, Schedule 40 ABS DMV,
Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved
materials. ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height.
G. Graywater Systems. Notwithstanding the provisions of Appendix J of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, the provisions of Appendix G -A of the California Plumbing Code,
Title 25, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, shall apply in the City, as further
amended below:
1. Section G -1(i) is added to read as follows:
(i) Where a graywater system is to be installed as part of the construction of a
new single family dwelling or in connection with any remodeling of a single family
dwelling, an accessible three-way valve and, where required, plumbing stub -out that
allows diversion of graywater from a clothes washer to either a graywater system or a
sewer may also be installed.
2. Section G -9(e) is amended by adding the following sentence to the end
of that subsection:
If the surge tank is below the septic tank outlet, a pump to lift the graywater
up to the septic tank inlet and an overflow alarm system may be installed in lieu of
the drain and overflow pipe required by this Section G -9(e).
3. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (a) (8) to read as follows:
8. When drip irrigation lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
water tight.
4. Section G -11(b) (1) is amended to read as follows:
1. Perforated sections shall be a minimum 3 -inch diameter or 1 1/2
inch diameter slotted effluent pipe and shall be constructed of perforated high density
polyethylene pipe, perforated ABS pipe, perforated PVC pipe, or other approved
materials, provided that sufficient openings are available for distribution of the
graywater into the trench area. Material construction and perforation of the piping
shall be in compliance with the appropriate absorption field drainage piping standards
and shall be approved by the Administrative Authority. Perforated flex pipe with
perforation on all sides is prohibited.
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5. Section G -11(b) (2) is amended by adding the word "round" between
"stone," and "gravel" in the first sentence.
6. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (b) (4) to read as follows:
(4) When mini-leachfield lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
watertight.
7. Section G -12(a) is amended by adding the following sentence at the end
of that subsection:
The Building Official may approve a demonstration system upon
determination that the system provides substantially equivalent health and safety
protection to a system conforming to Appendix G. The Building Official may impose
reasonable and necessary conditions on the approval of a demonstration system.
8. Section G-14 is added to read as follows:
Section G-14 Landslide Areas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Appendix G, as amended, the
Building Official may waive the requirements of this Code where special conditions,
including, but not limited to,. type of soils and _lot _configuration, warrant such changes
for homes located in landslide areas. Such waivers are limited to the requirements
which are impractical or counter -indicated given the particular circumstances of the
lot.
9. Section G-15 is added to read as follows:
Section G-15 Graywater Information Handbooks.
Informational handbooks, which may also include implementing
regulations, consistent with Appendix J of the Rolling Hills Plumbing Code, as
amended shall be at all times available at the public counter.
K. Subsection 1-4(c) of the Plumbing Code is deleted.
15.08.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.08.010,
the Plumbing Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Plumbing Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.08.060 Violations and penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convic-
tion thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by
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imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of
the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 4. Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12
MECHANICAL CODE
15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 108.1.1 through 108.1.1.15 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 14; Chapter 16;
and Appendices A, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be
cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 29 of the Los. Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Mechanical Code contained in. the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in
the later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.12.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as "The Mechanical Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.12.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Mechanical Code or the County of Los Angeles Mechanical Code, each such
name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this
section, as follows:
A. "Board of Appeals" means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers provided for
in Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
B. "Building Department" means the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
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C. "Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or "County of Los Angeles
Building Code" means Chapter 15.04 of this Code.
D. "Building Official" means the L.A. County Director of Public Works or other
designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
Building Official's duly authorized representative.
E. "City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
F. "Electrical Code" means Chapter 15.16 of this Code.
G. "Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code" means Chapter 15.20 of this
Code.
H. "General fund" means the City treasury.
I. "Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of
this Code.
J. "Mechanical Code" means the Mechanical Code of the City.
K. "Plumbing Code" means Chapter 15.08 of this Code.
15.12.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010, the
Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 217 of the Mechanical Code (Group R Occupancies) is amended to
read:
Group R Occupancies:
Division 1. Hotels and apartments. Congregate residences (each
accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwelling and lodging houses, and large and small day-care
homes. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
B. Section 315.1 of the Mechanical Code is amended by adding subsection
315.1.8 to read as follows:
315.1.8 Under openable windows on exterior walls.
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15.12.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010,
the Mechanical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Mechanical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council'.
15.12.060 Penalty for violation.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter,
repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or
refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which
was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said
Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said
Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a
fme of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fme and imprisonment.
Section 4. Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.16.010. Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27,
Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999,
adopting the California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), including Section 089-7 of Article 089; Article 90, Chapters 1 through
9; and Appendices A, B and C, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may
be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Electrical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
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15.16.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.16.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Electrical Code and the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.
A. "Chief Electrical Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los
Angeles, except in Section 80-4 of the Electrical Code.
B. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "Unincorporated areas of the County
of Los Angeles" means the City of Rolling Hills.
C. "Maintenance Electrician" means a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County as set forth in Sections 82-4(b)
and 82-4 (c) of said Los Angeles County Electrical Code.
D. "Special Inspector" means a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Special Inspector issued by the County as set forth in Section 82-14 (a) of said Los
Angeles County Electrical Code.
15.16.040 Section 83-1, Installation, amended. Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code
of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary service used
for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications utilities
systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings shall be installed
underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public Utilities
Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
15.16.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010,
the Electrical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Electrical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.16.060 Violations and penalties.
A. No person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof
during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable by
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a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (A) of this section any person
who shall commence any electrical work for which -a permit is required without first having
obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the
permit costs fixed by Section 82-8 of the Electrical Code for such work. This provision
(double fee) shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved .to the satisfaction of
the Chief Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtain a permit therefor before the commencement of work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable
delay in obtaining such a permit, a double permit fee as herein provided shall be charged.
Section 5. Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Building and Construction)
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.20
15.20.010 Fire Code Adopted.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los
Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, which constitutes an
amended version of the California Fire Code, 1998 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C and excluding all other appendices,
is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the
City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 1998
Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.20.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the 'Fire Code of the City of
Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.20.030 Permits. Any permit heretofore issued by the County of Los Angeles
pursuant to the Fire Code of said County, for work within the territorial boundaries of the
City of Rolling Hills, shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.
15.20.040 Brush clearance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.20.020,
Section 1117.2.2 is added to the Fire Code to read:
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Clearances
Sec. 1117.2.2 Any owner of record of any land within the City of Rolling
Hills which contains growth which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, is then or may
become dangerously flammable, shall at all times on such person's own land, whether
improved or unimproved:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost and other combustible
materials a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any building or structure.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure,
whether on such persons land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or
firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from such
house, building or structure, of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each side
thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief is then or may become
flammable. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable,
including but not limited to: Acacia, Cedar, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Pine and
Pampas Grass.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced and
maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from
native growth to any structure in the City.
2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar
Plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of
transmitting fire from native growth to any structure in the City.
3. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure an
additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vege-
tation or combustible growth located from thirty (30) feet to one hundred thirty (130)
feet from such house, building or structure. The Chief may increase the one hundred
thirty (130) foot -distance when "it is -found -that because -of -extra -hazardous -conditions a
firebreak of only thirty (30) feet around such structures is not sufficient to provide
reasonable fire safety, and that the additional one hundred (100) feet is not reasonable
fire protection, based on local circumstances of the site. Grass and other vegetation
located more than thirty (30) feet from each house, building or structure and less than
six (6) inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabi-
lize the soil and prevent erosion.
4. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within twenty (20) feet
of the outlet of any chimney, or additional distances as deemed in the best interest of
fire protection as specified by the Fire Chief.
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wood.
5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead
6. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth.
15.20.050 Violations.
A. Every person violating any provision of the Fire Code or of any permit or
license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is
guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by
Section 15.20.070 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
B. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.020(3) of this Code.
C. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a
conviction.
15.20.060 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully,
negligently, or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled
or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material
to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to
properly comply with any written notice of the Chief, or wilfully or negligently allows the
continuation of a violation of the Fire Code and amendments thereto is liable for the expense
of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and
such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of
such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense in the same
manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter,
the violation of the following sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
105.8 Failure to obtain permit
1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances
902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road
902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment
902.2.4.1 Obstructing access roadway
901.4.4 Building numbering
1003 Fire extinguishing systems
1115.3 Fire prevention regulations - marina
1115.5 Portable fire protection equipment
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1115.7 Access
1102.3 Open fires
1109.5 Discarding burning objects
1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials
1105 Asphalt kettles
1115.3 (2) Fire prevention regulations
1117.2 Structures
1117.2.3 . Clearance of brush - Extra hazard
1118.17 Fire roads and firebreaks
1207.3 Door —locking devices
1207.6 Exit doors readily distinguishable
1210.3 Stairway - Storage under
1212.4 "Exit" sign illumination; maintenance of
1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system
1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department
2903.4.2 Damaged Vehicles
1109.4 "No smoking" sign
3005.2 Lumber yards - Cold decking
3004.2 Dust control
3213. Exit sign illumination
3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation
3219.3 Housekeeping - Flammable material storage
3404 Access to area
4501.4 Smoking prohibited
4501.5 Welding warning signs
4502.3.3 . Discarded filter -Pads -
4502.8.2 Portable fire protection equipment
4502.9 Operations and maintenance
4502.9.6 Combustible debris and metal waste cans
4503.7.1 Portable fire extinguisher
4503.8.5 Dip tank covers
4504.3.2 Signs - "Dangerous"
4504.4 Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus
4505.6.1 Maintenance Powder coating
4506.6 "No smoking" sign
4606.2 "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room
4607 Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room
5201.7 Sources of Ignition
7401.5.1 Pressure relief devices - General
7401.6 Pressure relief - Vent piping
7607 Smoking and open tanks
7902.5.3 Empty containers
7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition
7904.6.4 No smoking
7904.4.6 Wharves
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7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary containment 7901.7.2Housekeeping
1103 Combustible materials
3601.6 Fire extinguisher - Dry cleaning plant
3601.7 No smoking - Dry cleaning plant
8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage
8003.1.12 Combustible materials - Clearance
8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling,
signage
8004.3.5 Combustible materials — Clearance
8208 "No smoking" signs - LPG container
8209 Combustible material - Clearance from LPG container
8506 Extension cords
Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2,
3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments,
additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 7. The City Council hereby fmds that the changes and modifications to
the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire
Code that have been enacted by this ordinance .are reasonably necessary because of the City's
local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions,
followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy
winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics
in that the area is characterized by geological instability including active and ancient
landslides; and the extremely hilly topography of the City.
The City Council hereby fmds that the modifications to the State Building Code in
Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Building
Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding roof coverings and roof repairs,
grading permits, maximum slope, excavations, fill slope, and balanced cut and fill ratio
(Sections 15.04.100, 15.04.110, 15.04.120, 15.04.130, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160,
and 15.04.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code), is
reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City
resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence of active landslides
and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and the climatic
characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in expansive
soil conditions.
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The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the
local climatic and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "B" of this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding ABS and PVC DMV piping,
rainwater piping and graywater systems (Sections 15.08.040D, 15.08.040E, 15.08.040F and
15.08.040G of Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety
and general welfare of the residents of the City resulting from geological characteristics of
the City, which include proximity to earthquake fault zones, active and ancient landslide
areas, the extremely hilly topography of the City, the present street and storm drain design,
and the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, which
together require additional steps to protect against stormwater runoff pollution and
stabilization of development in landslide areas.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State
Mechanical Code in Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification
regarding Group R Occupancies (Section 15.12.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) and
the modifications to the State Electrical Code in Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code
including the modification regarding installation (Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code) is reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the
residents of the City resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence
of active landslides and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and
the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in
expansive soil conditions.
The City Council hereby further fmds that the modifications to the State Fire
Code in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification pertaining to
brush clearance (Sections 15.20.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably
necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed
by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and the extremely
hilly topography of the City, which increases the risk of rapidly spreading fires.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los
Angeles County Code and Sections 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.060,
15.040.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.090, 15.08.030, 15.08.040A, 15.08.040B, 15.08.040C,
15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050 and 15.16.030, 15.20.030, 15.20.060, 15.20.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code regarding administrative provisions are necessary to allow the
uniform application of the 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 geological hazards.
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Accordingly, the Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State
Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have
passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 10. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building
Standards Code and modifications thereto, by July 1, 1999. It is essential that the City have
in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications
necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of
immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will
have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the
Codes contain vital provisions necessitated by the City's proximity to active earthquake fault
zones and active and ancient landslides areas, the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its
location in a wild fire hazard zone, and heavy periods of rain resulting in expansive soil
conditions. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this
ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance.
Section 11. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become
operative on July 1, 1999.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED thij' th day e f June , 1999.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CIT CLERK
AYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 277-U entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 29, 1999.
AYES:
Councilmembers Hill, Murdock, Mayor Pro Tem Pernell
and Mayor Heinsheimer.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Counc i lmember Lay.
ABSTAIN: None.
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEP�CITY CLERK
-23-
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
205
Administrative
Editorial, redefined elsewhere in this Code
207
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term "Fire
Code" .
214
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term
"Mechanical Code"
215
Administrative
Add definition of term consistent with
Federal Clean Water Act
310.4
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
904.2.2
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
1009
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1402.4
Geological
Climatic
Combination of unusually wet winter and
soil conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-A
Climatic
Topographical
For local drought and fire conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
Table 15-D-1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-D-2
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
1629.4.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1630.8.2.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 16-N
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1701.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1703 •
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.3 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.4
Geological
For local expansive soil and seismic
conditions
1806.1
Geological
Climatic
Topographical
For local soil and seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
1806.6.1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Figure 18-1-1
Geological
For local soil conditions
1921
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.2.1.7
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.6.6.3
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.6.6.5
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.7.2.3'
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2104.6.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 22
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2204
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2307
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.3.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.6
,-
Geological
For local seismic conditions
. 2315.5.7
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.1 -
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.9.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 23
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23 -IV -C-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2513.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 25-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3301.2
Administrative
Clarification of appropriate Civil Code
Section
3403.6-3403.8
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 64
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
Chapter 65
Climatic
Administrative
For local high wind conditions
Establish consistency with Planning Code
requirements
Chapter 66
Climatic
Topographical
For local wind and fire conditions
For local urban population concentration
Chapter 67
Administrative
Establish consistency with Los Angeles
County Sheriffs' Department requirements
Chapter 69
Geological
For local soil and seismic conditions
Chapter 70
-
Geological
Topographical
Climatic
For local soil and seismic conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Chapter 71
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Chapter 94
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 95
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 96__
Geological '
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 98
Topographical
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
Chapter 99
Topographical ,
For local substandard conditions in urban
and rural areas
1208A.1.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise .
1208A.8.1
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.2
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.3
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.4
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
1208A.8.5
Topographical
To mitigate airport noise
Appendix Chapter 18
Climatic
To mitigate wet weather and high
groundwater
Appendix Chapter 34
Division IV
Administrative
To regulate existing building repairs and to
comply with FEMA's mandated disaster
recovery requirements
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
301.2.9
Administrative.
Publish existing fee for alternate methods
604.1 a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
701.1.2a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
713.1
Administrative
Editorial correction of section numbers
717
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
721
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
903.1.2
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
1101.3
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
Appendix C
Administrative
To provide reference standards for materials
Appendix J
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Subsection K1(b)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K1 (g),
(h), (I)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K3 (3),
(4)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local groundwater conditions
Section K4
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems .
For local soil conditions
Subsection K6 (h)
Administrative
Topographical
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local soil conditions _
Subsection K7 (b)
Topographical
For local soil conditions
Section K9
Administrative
To establish consistency with requirements
of the Industrial Waste Ordinance
Subsection K10 (a)
(1)
Administrative
Editorial correction of Section numbers
Table K-1
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local condition of lakes
Table K-2
Administrative
For clarification of applicability of requirement
Table, K-3
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-4
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Table K-5 •
Administrative
Topographical
To establish consistency with requirements
of the County Health Department
For local soil conditions
Appendix M
Topographical
For local sewer capacity conditions
Appendix S
Climatic
For local solar and energy conservation
conditions
DATE:
TO:
ATTN:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Ci jleo PF
INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957
JUNE 28, 1999
NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD
ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274
(310) 377-1521
FAX: (310) 377.7288
E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com
Agenda Item No.: 8.B.
Mtg. Date: 6/28/99
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER
LOLA M. UNGAR, PLANNING DIRECTOR
ORDINANCE NO.: 277-U: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING
HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
1998 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE
ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF.
BACKGROUND
Traditionally, the City of Rolling Hills has adopted the most recent Los Angeles County
Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire Codes shortly after their adoption
by the County. The County's codes are based on the 1998 edition of the California
Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code and California
Electrical Code. The County's Fire Code is based on the 1997 Uniform Fire Code.
State law requires that the City have regulations based on the codes in effect within 180
days following publication of those codes by the State (in this case, by July 1, 1999). If
the City fails to do so, the codes published by the state will become law within the City
automatically. If that occurs, the City may lose its ability to enforce the County's recent
amendments, or the City's existing local amendments. The local amendments
contained in the ordinance is a continuation of previous amendments adopted by the
City. The City has found that these amendments are necessitated by the unique
geographic, geologic and climatic conditions existing in the City.
This year, the County did not adopt its amendments to the technical codes until June 1,
1999. In order for the City to adopt these amendments by reference, and have them in
ORDINANCE NO. 277-U
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effect by July 1, 1999, it is necessary to adopt them by urgency ordinance. The attached
Ordinance No. 277-U has been prepared by the office of the City Attorney.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Urgency
Ordinance No. 277-U.
ORDINANCE NO. 277-U
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ORDINANCE NO. 2 7 7-U
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; AND
TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND
15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL CODE; AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.04
BUILDING CODE
15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.17 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35; and Appendix
Chapters 3, Division II; 4, Division II; 9; 12; 15; 16; and 31; is hereby incorporated herein
by reference as if fully set forth below, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building
Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses
classified as a Group R Occupancy, and including Chapters 1, 2, 98 and 99 of said Code, are
and may be cited as the Housing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
C. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
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Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
D. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Building Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.04.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the "Building Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and will be referred to herein as "this code." The provisions of the
Building Code applying to dwellings or other uses classified by the Building Code as a Group
R Occupancy and including Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 98 and 99 shall constitute and may be
cited as the "housing code."
15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 105.5 to read:
105.5 Review Hearing. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills may
conduct a public hearing to review any decision or order of the Board of Appeals
upon the affirmative vote of three members of the City Council within thirty (30)
calendar days of the decision or order. The City Council may, upon conclusion of a
public hearing, sustain or reverse in whole or in part any action or order of the Board
of Appeals. Notice of the City Council public hearing shall be given by the City
Clerk not less than ten (10) days prior to the hearing by first class mail to all property
owners within 1,000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property and all
owners of record at the time of mailing said notice.
15.04.040 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Building Code or the County of Los Angeles Building Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
"Board of Appeals" shall mean the Board of Appeals established by Section
105 of said Los Angeles County Building Code.
Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
"Building Official" shall mean the Director of Public Works or his or her
designated representative.
"City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills, except in Section 103 of said
Building Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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"Electrical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.16 of this code.
"Fire Code" shall mean Chapter 15.20 of this code.
"Fire Zone" shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and
establishing fire zones or where no such fire zones have been adopted by the City of
Rolling Hills, shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean Chapter
8.04 of this code.
"Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Rolling Hills.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean Chapter 15.12 of this code.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean Chapter 15.08 of this code.
15.04.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010,
the Building Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in the
Building Code, to a sum set by resolution of the City Council, including a park and
recreation fee.
15.04.060 Section 307 deleted. The Building Code is amended by deleting Section
307.
15.04.070 Section 203 amended. Section 203 of the Building Code is amended by
adding the definition of basement to read as follows:
BASEMENT is any floor level below the first story m a building, except that a
floor level in a building having only one floor level shall be classified as a basement
unless such floor level qualifies as a first story as defined herein. A basement is
further restricted to the specifications contained in the definition of a story herein.
15.04.080 Section 220 amended. Section 220 regarding the definition of a story of
the Building Code is amended to read:
STORY is that portion of a building included between the upper surface of any
floor and the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall
be that portion of a building included between the upper surface of the topmost floor
and the ceiling or roof above. There shall be no habitable space, including garages
and storage rooms, on top of another, except over basements. A basement is not to
exceed a height of five (5') feet above finished grade at any point immediately
adjacent to the basement exterior, and it shall have no greater than an average 2 1/2
foot exterior height across the entire structure. Basements may have one standard
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door opening with a solid door not to exceed 3' x 6'8" for ingress/egress to the
exterior, to be accessed by an areaway not to exceed four (4') feet in width and which
shall be incorporated into the overall design of the building but shall not have any
other exterior openings, sun lights or similar devices. A solid door is a door that
does not have windows or openings. Any new basement exit doors installed after
October 22, 1997 shall be solid. Any non -solid door lawfully existing as of October
22, 1997 shall be permitted to remain in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
17.24 of Title 17 (Zoning).
15.04.090 Section 9906 amended. Section 9906 of the Building Code is amended to
read:
Section 9906: Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In order to hear
appeals provided for in Chapter 98 and in this Chapter, there shall be and is hereby
created a Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In the City of Rolling Hills the City
Council shall serve as the Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board and the City
Manager shall give notice of substandard property and buildings, consulting with the
City Engineer as deemed necessary.
15.04.100 Section 1503 amended. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
15.04.010, Section 1503 of the Building Code is amended to read:
Section 1503: Roof Covering Requirements. Roof covering for all buildings
shall be Class A (having satisfied the fifteen -year weathering test and certified as such
by Underwriting Laboratories or an equivalent recognized testing agency), except that
any new addition or reroofing of structures may match existing roof coverings if not
exceeding 200 square feet. Roof coverings shall be securely fastened in an approved
manner to the supporting roof construction and shall provide weather protection for
the building roof.
15.04.110 Section 3403.9 added. Section 3403 of the Building Code is amended to
add a new subsection 3403.9 to read:
3403.9 Roof Repairs. Not more that 200 square feet of the roof covering of
any building or structure shall be replaced in any 12 month period unless the roof
covering is made to conform to the requirements of this Code for new buildings or
structures.
15.04.120 Section 7003.1 amended. Section 7003 ,of the Building Code, entitled
"Grading Permits," is amended to revise subsections .7003:1(1) and (11) to read:
Section 7003.1: A person shall not perform any grading without first
obtaining a grading permit to do so from the Building Official. A separate permit
shall be obtained for each site.
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required for:
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(1) An excavation and/or fill or a combination thereof which is less than three
feet in depth below the existing ground surface, provided that said excavation and/or
fill or combination thereof which is less than three feet in depth does not cover more
than 2,000 square feet of existing ground surface.
(11) Exploratory excavations under the direction of soils engineers or
engineering geologists. Property shall be restored to the condition that existed prior
to excavations, to the maximum extent practicable, following exploratory excavations
and within the time period, if any, specified by the City Manager or designee.
15.04.130 Section 7015.1 amended. Section 7015.1 of Building Code, entitled
"MAXIMUM SLOPE," is amended to read:
Section 7015.1. MAXIMUM SLOPE. Cuts shall not be steeper in slope than
two horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless
the owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems that presently
exist on the property, or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the
proposed grading plans are approved.
15.04.140 Section 7015.4 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to add subsection 7015.4 to read:
Section 7015.4. DRIVEWAYS. Driveways which provide access from any
lot or parcel of land to any of the private roads in the City of Rolling Hills which are
constructed and maintained by the Rolling Hills Community Association shall be so
constructed that the first twenty feet of said driveway, measured from the edge of the
paved portion of said private road, shall not be steeper in grade than seven (7%)
percent.
15.04.150 Section 7015.5 added. Section 7015 of the Building Code, entitled
"Excavations," is amended to read as follows:
7015.5 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
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3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she finds, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need to import or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she fmds, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet); and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.160 Section 7016.3 amended. Section 7016.3 of Section 7016 of the Building
Code, entitled "Fill Slope," is amended to read:
7016.3 FILL SLOPE. Fill slopes shall not exceed a steepness of two
horizontal to one vertical, or exceed a vertical height of thirty (30') feet, unless the
owner receives a variance for a steeper or higher vertical height fill slope from the
Planning Commission of the City of Rolling Hills, pursuant to the provisions of Title
17 of the Municipal Code of the City. In applying for a variance to the provisions of
this paragraph, the owner shall submit soil test data and engineering calculations and
shall provide in writing any specific safety and/or stability problems on the property
that presently exist or may exist if the requested variance is granted and the proposed
grading plans are approved.
15.04.170 Section 7016.9 added. Section 7016 of the Building Code, entitled
"Fills," is amended to add subsection 7016.9 to read:
7016.9 BALANCED CUT AND FILL RATIO.
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1. No export or import of soil shall be permitted from or to any lot in the
City.
2. No grading plan for which a permit is required shall be approved
unless the amount of soil to be cut from the site equals the amount of soil to be filled
on the site.
3. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards if he or she fords, based upon written reports and other information
submitted, that all of the following conditions are present:
(a) construction of a structure on the lot or parcel has commenced,
(b) that the need toimport or export the soil could not have been
foreseen prior to commencement of construction, and
(c) that either the structure cannot be completed without the
requested import or export of soil or that an emergency condition exists due to the
threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
4. The City Manager may grant an exception to the requirements of parts
1 and 2 of this paragraph to allow for the import or export of soil not to exceed 500
cubic yards for remedial repair of a hillside or trail if he or she fords, based upon
written reports and other information submitted, that all of the following conditions
are present:
(a) the project does not require a grading permit (a cut that is less
than three feet or a fill that is less than three feet or covers less than 2,000 square
feet), and
(b) the import or export of soil is no greater than necessary to avoid
a threat of land subsidence or other imminent danger.
15.04.180 Violations and penalties.
A. It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or perform any grading in the City of Rolling Hills, or cause the same to be done,
contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code.
B. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a
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fme of, not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fme and imprisonment.
Section 2. Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.08
PLUMBING CODE
15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 101.11 and 101.11.1 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 12; Chapters 14 and 15;
and Appendices A, B, D, G -A, H, I and K, is hereby adopted by reference and shall
constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Plumbing
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Plumbing Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County., Code and the California
Plumbing Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.08.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as 'The Plumbing Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.08.030 Definitions. Whenever any of the following names of terms are used in
the California Plumbing Code and the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as
follows:
A. "Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector' or "Plumbing
Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los Angeles, except as otherwise
provided in Section 101.4 of said plumbing code.
B. "Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters" or "Board of Examiners"
means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters of the County of Los Angeles es-
tablished by Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
C. "City" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
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D. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Rolling Hills.
E. "Gas fitting contractor," "journeyman gas fitter," "journeyman plumber" or
"plumbing contractor" means a person holding a valid certificate of registration issued by the
County as set forth in Section 105 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
15.08.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15.08.010, the
Plumbing Code referred to in said sections is amended as follows:
A. Section 218 of the Plumbing Code is amended to change or add the definitions
of the following terms to read as follows:
Person - Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or
corporation, his or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents;
the County of Los Angeles, and any local agency as defined in Section 53090 of the
Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural, male includes
female.
B. Subsection 301.1 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.1.5 to reads as follows:
301.1.5 Repairs and Alterations. Existing building sewer and building drains
may be used in connection with plumbing alterations or repairs if such sewers or
drains have been properly maintained in a good and safe condition, are working
properly and were installed in accordance with the applicable laws in effect at the
time of installation.
C. Subsection 301.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding paragraph
301.2.9 to reads as follows:
301.2.9 Provisions contained in this Code shall not apply to one and two-
family dwelling private sewage disposal systems and minimum plumbing facilities
when alternate facilities or installations have been approved by the local health
authority, provided that such alternate facilities or installations provide substantially
equivalent protection to health and safety.
D. Subsection 701.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
construction.
E. Subsection 903.1.2 of the Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DMV piping installation shall be limited to residential
construction.
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F. Section 407 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding subsection 407.5 to
read as follows:
407.5 Rainwater piping located underground within a building shall be of
service weight cast iron soil pipe, Type DMV copper tube, Schedule 40 ABS DMV,
Schedule 40 PVC DMV, extra strength vitrified clay pipe, or other approved
materials. ABS and PVC DMV piping installations shall be limited to residential
structures not exceeding two (2) stories in height.
G. Graywater Systems. Notwithstanding the provisions of Appendix J of the
Uniform Plumbing Code, the provisions of Appendix G -A of the California Plumbing Code,
Title 25, Part 5 of the California Code of Regulations, shall apply in the City, as further
amended below:
1. Section G -1(i) is added to read as follows:
(i) Where a graywater system is to be installed as part of the construction of a
new single family dwelling or in connection with any remodeling of a single family
dwelling, an accessible three-way valve and, where required, plumbing stub -out that
allows diversion of graywater from a clothes washer to either a graywater system or a
sewer may also be installed.
2. Section G -9(e) is amended by adding the following sentence to the end
of that subsection:
If the surge tankis below the septic tank outlet, a pump to lift, the graywater
up' to the septic tank inlet and an overflow alarm system may be installed in lieu of
the drain and overflow pipe required by this Section G -9(e).
3. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (a) (8) to read as follows:
8. When drip irrigation lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
water tight.
4. Section G -11(b) (1) is amended to read as follows:
1. Perforated sections shall be a minimum 3 -inch diameter or 1 1/2
inch diameter slotted effluent pipe and shall be constructed of perforated high density
polyethylene pipe, perforated ABS pipe, perforated PVC pipe, or other approved
materials, provided that sufficient openings are available for distribution of the
graywater into the trench area. Material construction and perforation of the piping
shall be in compliance with the appropriate absorption field drainage piping standards
and shall be approved by the Administrative Authority. Perforated flex pipe with
perforation on all sides is prohibited.
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5. Section G -11(b) (2) is amended by adding the word "round" between
"stone," and "gravel" in the first sentence.
6. Section G-11 is amended to add subsection (b) (4) to read as follows:
(4) When mini-leachfeld lines are installed on sloping ground, the
lines shall be installed with the contours of the slope, and stepped down the slope, as
required. The connection lines between each horizontal leaching section shall be
watertight.
7. Section G -12(a) is amended by adding the following sentence at the end
of that subsection:
The Building Official may approve a demonstration system upon
determination that the system provides substantially equivalent health and safety
protection to a system conforming to Appendix G. The Building Official may impose
reasonable and necessary conditions on the approval of a demonstration system.
8. Section G-14 is added to read as follows:
Section G-14 Landslide Areas.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Appendix G, as amended, the
Building Official may waive the requirements of this Code where special conditions,
including, but not limited to, type of soils and lot configuration, warrant such changes
for homes located in landslide areas. Such waivers are limited to the requirements
which are impractical or counter -indicated given the particular circumstances of the
lot.
9. Section G-15 is added to read as follows:
Section G-15 Graywater Information Handbooks.
Informational handbooks, which may also include implementing
regulations, consistent with Appendix J of the Rolling Hills Plumbing Code, as
amended shall be at all times available at the public counter.
K. Subsection 1-4(c) of the Plumbing Code is deleted.
15.08.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.08.010,
the Plumbing Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Plumbing Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.08.060 Violations and penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any
provision of the Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon convic-
tion thereof, shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or by
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imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of
the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and
upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided.
Section 4. Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.12
MECHANICAL CODE
15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code.
A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, adopting the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including
Subsections 108.1.1 through 108.1.1.15 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 14; Chapter 16;
and Appendices A, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be
cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Mechanical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Mechanical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in
the later listed, document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Mechanical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall
be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
15.12.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as "The Mechanical Code of the
City of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.12.030 Defmitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Mechanical Code or the County of Los Angeles Mechanical Code, each such
name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this
section, as follows:
A. "Board of Appeals" means the Board of Examiners of Plumbers provided for
in Section 105.3 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code.
B. "Building Department" means the Building and Safety/Land Development
Division of the Department of Public Works.
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C. "Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or "County of Los Angeles
Building Code" means Chapter 15.04 of this Code.
D. "Building Official" means the L.A. County Director of Public Works or other
designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
Building Official's duly authorized representative.
E. "City" means the City of Rolling Hills.
F. "Electrical Code" means Chapter 15.16 of this Code.
G. "Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code" means Chapter 15.20 of this
Code.
H. "General fund" means the City treasury.
I. "Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" means Chapter 8.04 of
this Code.
J. "Mechanical Code" means the Mechanical Code of the City.
K. "Plumbing Code" means Chapter 15.08 of this Code.
15.12.040 Amendments. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010, the
Mechanical Code is amended as follows:
A. Section 217 of the Mechanical Code (Group R Occupancies) is amended to
read:
Group R Occupancies:
Division 1. Hotels and apartments. Congregate residences (each
accommodating more than 10 persons).
Division 2. Not used.
Division 3. Dwelling and lodging houses, and large and small day-care
homes. Congregate residences (each accommodating 10 persons or less).
B. Section 315.1 of the Mechanical Code is amended by adding subsection
315.1.8 to read as follows:
315.1.8 Under openable windows on exterior walls.
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15.12.050 Amendments --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.12.010,
the Mechanical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Mechanical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.12.060 Penalty for violation.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter,
repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or
refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in
violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which
was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which. would be unlawful under said
Mechanical Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
B. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said
Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be
deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which
any violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a
fme of not more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months, or by both such fme and imprisonment.
Section 4. Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Building and
Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.16
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.16.010. Adoption of Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27,
Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999,
adopting the California Electrical Code, 1998 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), including Section 089-7 of Article 089; Article 90, Chapters 1 through
9; and Appendices A, B and C, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may
be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of Rolling Hills.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical
Code, 1998 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Electrical Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
later listed document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Electrical Code, 1998 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City
of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by
the public.
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15.16.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City
of Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.16.030 Defmitions. Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in
the California Electrical Code and the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, each such name
or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.
A. "Chief Electrical Inspector" means the County Engineer of the County of Los
Angeles, except in Section 80-4 of the Electrical Code.
B. "County," "County of Los Angeles" or "Unincorporated areas of the County
of Los Angeles" means the City of Rolling Hills.
C. "Maintenance Electrician" means a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County as set forth in Sections 82-4(b)
and 82-4 (c) of said Los Angeles County Electrical Code.
D. "Special Inspector" means a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Special Inspector issued by the County as set forth in Section 82-14 (a) of said Los
Angeles County Electrical Code.
15.16.040 Section 83-1, Installation, amended. Section 83-1 of the Electrical Code
of the City of Rolling Hills is subject to the following exceptions:
A. Overhead service shall not be installed except to supply temporary service used
for construction purposes only.
B. The wiring between the serving electrical power and communications utilities
systems and the premises served and the wiring between separate buildings shall be installed
underground.
C. Underground services may be installed in rigid, nonmetallic conduit or
armored cable approved for underground installations and shall conform to Public Utilities
Requirements and Standards and as approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector.
15.16.050 Amendment --Fees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.16.010,
the Electrical Code is amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in
the Electrical Code to a sum set by resolution of the City Council.
15.16.060 Violations and penalties.
A. No person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the
Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof
during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and shall be punishable by
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a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a
period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. In addition to the penalty set forth in subsection (A) of this section any person
who shall commence any electrical work for which a permit is required without first having
obtained a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, pay double the
permit costs fixed by Section 82-8 of the Electrical Code for such work. This provision
(double fee) shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of
the Chief Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not
practical to obtain. a permit therefor before the commencement of work. In all such cases, a
permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable
delay in obtaining such a permit, a double permit fee as herein provided shall be charged.
Section 5. Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Building and Construction)
of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Chapter 15.20
15.20.010 Fire Code Adopted.
A. Except as hereinafter provided in this Chapter, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los
Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on July 1, 1999, which constitutes an
amended version of the California Fire Code, 1998 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C and excluding all other appendices,
is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the
City of Rolling Hills.
B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 1998
Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code
contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
C. A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the
Uniform Fire Code, 1997 edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Rolling Hills and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and
examination by the public.
15.20.020 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the 'Fire Code of the City of
Rolling Hills" and may be cited as such.
15.20.030 Permits. Any permit heretofore issued by the County of Los Angeles
pursuant to the Fire Code of said County, for work within the territorial boundaries of the
City of Rolling Hills, shall remain in full force and effect according to its terms.
15.20.040 Brush clearance. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.20.020,
Section 1117.2.2 is added to the Fire Code to read:
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Clearances
Sec. 1117.2.2 Any owner of record of any land within the City of Rolling
Hills which contains growth which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, is then or may
become dangerously flammable, shall at all times on such person's own land, whether
improved or unimproved:
1. Place or store firewood, manure, compost and other combustible
materials a minimum of thirty (30) feet from any building or structure.
2. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure,
whether on such persons land or adjacent thereto, an effective fire protection or
firebreak made by completely removing and clearing away, for a distance from such
house, building or structure, of not less than thirty (30) lineal feet on each side
thereof, growth which in the opinion of the Fire Chief is then or may become
flammable. This includes ornamental plants and trees known to be flammable,
including but not limited to: Acacia, Cedar, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Juniper, Pine and
Pampas Grass.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Ornamental plants and trees that are individually planted, spaced and
maintained in such a manner that they do not form a means of transmitting fire from
native growth to any structure in the City.
2. Cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar
Plants provided that they are maintained in a condition that does not form a means of
transmitting fire from native growth to any structure in the City.
3. Maintain around and adjacent to each house, building or structure an
additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing all brush, flammable vege-
tation or combustible growth located from thirty (30) feet to one hundred thirty (130)
feet from such house, building or structure. The Chief may increase the one hundred
thirty (130) foot distance when it is found that because of extra hazardous conditions a
firebreak of only thirty (30) feet around such structures is not sufficient to provide
reasonable fire safety, and that the additional one hundred (100) feet is not reasonable
fire protection, based on local circumstances of the site. Grass and other vegetation
located more than thirty (30) feet from each house, building or structure and less than
six (6) inches in height above the ground may be maintained where necessary to stabi-
lize the soil and prevent erosion.
4. Remove that portion of any tree which extends within twenty (20) feet
of the outlet of any chimney, or additional distances as deemed in the best interest of
fire protection as specified by the Fire Chief.
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5. Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging any building free of dead
wood.
6. Maintain the roof of any structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead
vegetative growth.
15.20.050 Violations.
A. Every person violating any provision of the Fire Code or of any permit or
license granted hereunder, or any rule, regulation or policy promulgated pursuant hereto, is
guilty of a misdemeanor unless such violation is otherwise declared to be an infraction by
Section 15.20.070 of this chapter. Each such violation is a separate offense for each and
every day during any portion of which such violation is committed.
B. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such
manner and to such extent as is provided by Section 1.08.020(B) of this Code.
C. For the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent to a
conviction.
15.20.060 Responsibility. Any person who personally or through another wilfully,
negligently, or m violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, or allows a fire kindled
or attended by such person to escape from his or her control, allows any hazardous material
to be handled, stored or transported in a manner not in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from his or her control, neglects to
properly comply with any written notice of the Chief, or wilfully or negligently allows the •
continuation of a violation of the Fire Code and amendments thereto is liable' for the expense
of fighting the fire or for the expenses incurred during a hazardous materials incident, and
such expense shall be a charge against that person. Such charge shall constitute a debt of
such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such expense m the same
manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or implied.
15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter,
the violation of the following sections or subsections of the Fire Code shall be infractions:
Section Offense
105.8 Failure to obtain permit
1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances
902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road
902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment
902.2.4.1 Obstructing access roadway
901.4.4 Building numbering
1003 Fire extinguishing systems
1115.3 Fire prevention regulations - marina
1115.5 Portable fire protection equipment
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1115.7 Access
1102.3 Open fires
1109.5 Discarding burning objects
1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials
1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible materials
1105 Asphalt kettles
1115.3 (2) Fire prevention regulations
1117.2 Structures
1117.2.3 Clearance of brush - Extra hazard
1118.17 Fire roads and firebreaks
1207.3 Door —locking devices
1207.6 Exit doors readily distinguishable
1210.3 Stairway - Storage under
1212.4 "Exit" sign illumination; maintenance of
1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system
1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department
2903.4.2 Damaged Vehicles
1109.4 "No smoking" sign
3005.2 Lumber yards - Cold decking
3004.2 Dust control
3213 Exit sign illumination
3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation
3219.3 . Housekeeping - Flammable material storage
3404 Access to area
4501.4 Smoking prohibited
4501.5 Welding warning signs
4502.3.3 Discarded filter Pads
4502.8.2 Portable fire protection equipment
4502.9 Operations and maintenance
4502.9.6 Combustible debris and metal waste cans
4503.7.1 Portable fire extinguisher
4503.8.5 Dip tank covers
4504.3.2 Signs - "Dangerous"
4504.4 Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus
4505.6.1 Maintenance - Powder coating
4506.6 "No smoking" sign
4606.2 "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room
4607 ' Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room
5201.7 Sources of Ignition
7401.5.1 Pressure relief devices - General
7401.6 Pressure relief - Vent piping
7607 Smoking and open tanks
7902.5.3 Empty containers
7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition
7904.6.4 No smoking
7904.4.6 Wharves
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7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary containment 7901.7.2Housekeeping
1103 Combustible materials
3601.6 Fire extinguisher - Dry cleaning plant
3601.7 No smoking - Dry cleaning plant
8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage
8003.1.12 Combustible materials - Clearance
8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling,
signage
8004.3.5 Combustible materials — Clearance
8208 "No smoking" signs - LPG container
8209 Combustible material - Clearance from LPG container
8506 Extension cords
Section 6. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code as adopted by this ordinance and Parts 2,
3, 4, 5 and 9 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications, amendments,
additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 7. The City Council hereby fmds that the changes and modifications to
the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Fire
Code that have been enacted by this ordinance are reasonably necessary because of the City's
local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, often resulting in drought conditions,
followed by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and heavy
winter rains, often resulting in expansive soil conditions; the City's geological characteristics
in that the area is characterized by geological instability including active and ancient
landslides; and the extremely hilly topography of the City.
The City Council hereby fords that the modifications to the State Building Code in
Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the local
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "A" to this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further fords that the modifications to the State Building
Code in Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding roof coverings and roof repairs,
grading permits, maximum slope, excavations, fill slope, and balanced cut and fill ratio
(Sections 15.04.100, 15.04.110, 15.04.120, 15.04.130, 15.04.140, 15.04.150, 15.04.160,
and 15.04.170 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code), is
reasonably necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the City
resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence of active landslides
and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and the climatic
characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in expansive
soil conditions.
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The City Council hereby further fords that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code are reasonably necessary because of the
local climatic and topographical conditions indicated in Exhibit "B" of this ordinance,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
The City Council hereby further fords that the modifications to the State Plumbing
Code in Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code regarding ABS and PVC DMV piping,
rainwater piping and graywater systems (Sections 15.08.040D, 15.08.040E, 15.08.040F and
15.08.040G of Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably necessary for the health, safety
and general welfare of the residents of the City resulting from geological characteristics of
the City, which include proximity to earthquake fault zones, active and ancient landslide
areas, the extremely hilly topography of the City, the present street and storm drain design,
and the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, which
together require additional steps to protect against stormwater runoff pollution and
stabilization of development in landslide areas.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State
Mechanical Code in Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification
regarding Group R Occupancies (Section 15.12.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) and
the modifications to the State Electrical Code in Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code
including the modification regarding installation (Section 15.16.040 of the Rolling Hills
Municipal Code) is reasonably necessary. for the health, safety and general welfare of the
residents of the City resulting from the extremely hilly topography of the City, the presence
of active landslides and ancient landslides, the City's location in a wild fire hazard zone and
the climatic characteristics of the City, including periods of heavy rainfall, often resulting in
expansive soil conditions.
The City Council hereby further fords that the modifications to the State Fire
Code in Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code including the modification pertaining to
brush clearance (Sections 15.20.040 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code) are reasonably
necessary because of the City's local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers, followed
by strong Santa Ana winds, often resulting in hazardous fire conditions, and the extremely
hilly topography of the City, which increases the risk of rapidly spreading fires.
The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29 and 32 of the Los
Angeles County Code and Sections 15.04.030, 15.04.040, 15.04.050, 15.04.060,
15.040.070, 15.04.080, 15.04.090, 15.08.030, 15.08.040A, 15.08.040B, 15.08.040C,
15.12.030, 15.12.040, 15.12.050 and 15.16.030, 15.20.030, 15.20.060, 15.20.070 of the
Rolling Hills Municipal Code regarding administrative provisions are necessary to allow the
uniform application of the 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 geological hazards.
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Accordingly, the Council fmds the modifications in this Ordinance to the State
Fire Code, Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, and Plumbing Code to be
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance or any part hereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or any part
thereof. The City Council of the City of Rolling Hills hereby declares that it would have
passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid.
Section 10. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building
Standards Code and modifications thereto, by July 1, 1999. It is essential that the City have
in effect on that date codes that comport with state law and contain those modifications
necessitated by unique topographic, geologic and climatic conditions. In the absence of
immediate effectiveness, the provisions of the Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
and Fire Codes unique to the City's special circumstances will not be in place and this will
have a detrimental effect on the public, health, safety and welfare. The modifications to the
Codes contain vital provisions necessitated by the City's proximity to active earthquake fault
zones and active and ancient landslides areas, the City's exposure to Santa Ana winds and its
location in a wild fire hazard zone, and •heavy periods of- rain resulting in expansive soil
conditions. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this
ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance.
Section 11. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become
operative on July 1, 1999.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of , 1999.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §§
CITY OF ROLLING HILLS )
I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 277-U entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 1998 EDITION;
TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 1998 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 1998
EDITION; AND TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CODE; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES; AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 AND 15.20 OF THE ROLLING HILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE; AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on June 28, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following:
Administrative Offices
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
205
Administrative
Editorial, redefined elsewhere in this Code
207
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term "Fire
Code" •
214
Administrative
Editorial clarification of the term
"Mechanical Code"
215
Administrative
Add definition of term consistent with
Federal Clean Water Act
310.4
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
904.2.2
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
1009
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1402.4
Geological
Climatic
Combination of unusually wet winter and
soil conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-A
Climatic
Topographical
.For local drought and fire conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
Table 15-D-1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Table 15-D-2
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
1629.4.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1630.8.2.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1633.2.9
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 16-N
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1701.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1703
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.3 Item 4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
1804.4
Geological .
For local expansive soil and seismic
conditions
1806.1
Geological
Climatic
Topographical
For local soil and seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
1806.6.1
Geological
Climatic
For local seismic conditions
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Figure 18-1-1
Geological
For local soil conditions
1921
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.2.1.7
Administrative
Editorial revision
1921.6.6.3
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.6.6.5
Administrative
Clarification of related Section numbers
1921.7.2.3 -
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2104.6.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 22
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2204
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2307
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.3.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.5
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.5.7
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2315.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.1 -
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions •
2320.5.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.5.6
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.9.2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2320.11.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-1
Geological .
For local seismic conditions
Table 23-11-1-2
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 23
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 23 -IV -C-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
2513.4
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Table 25-1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.1
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3102.4.3
Geological
For local seismic conditions
3301.2
Administrative
Clarification of appropriate Civil Code
Section
3403.6-3403:8
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter,64
Climatic
For local drought and fire conditions
Chapter 65
;,• , t
Climatic
Administrative
For local high wind conditions
Establish consistency with Planning Code
requirements
Chapter,66
Climatic
Topographical
For local wind and fire conditions
For local urban population concentration
Chapter 67
Administrative
Establish consistency with Los Angeles
County Sheriffs' Department requirements
Chapter 69
Geological
For local soil and seismic conditions
Chapter 70
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Geological
Topographical
Climatic
For local soil and seismic conditions
For mudflows and landslides from steep
hillsides
For unusually intense rainfall (El Nino)
Chapter 71
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Chapter 94
Geological
For local seismic conditions
Chapter 95
Geological
For local seismic conditions
PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS
CODE SECTION
CONDITION
EXPLANATION
301.2.9
Administrative
Publish existing fee for alternate methods
604.1 a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
701.1.2a
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
713.1
Administrative
Editorial correction of section numbers
717
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
721
Administrative
To establish consistency with Title 20 of the
Los Angeles County Code
903.1.2
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
1101.3
Administrative
To establish consistency with the
requirements of State Housing and
Community Development
Appendix C
Administrative
To provide reference standards for materials
Appendix J
Climatic
For local drought conditions
Subsection K1(b)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K1 (g),
(h), (I)
Administrative
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
Subsections K3 (3),
(4)
Administrative
Topographical
•
To also require Health Officer approval of
private sewage disposal systems
For local groundwater conditions