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Ordinance 290-U - An Ordinance of the City of Rolling Hills Adopting by Reference Title 26ORDINANCE NO. 290-U.: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE 1 I 1 LE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO BUILDING, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY \ " CODE RELATING TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO PLUMBING SYSTEMS, 2001 EDITION; I 1 I LE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, 2001 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 FIRE CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 reported that this ordinance adopts by reference the most recent County Codes and does not amend of the specific building regulations adopted by the City Council. He indicated that adoption of this ordinance is in keeping with past actions of the City Council to keep the most up to date regulations in force in the City. Mayor Lay opened the public hearing. Hearing no testimony or discussion, Mayor Lay closed the public hearing. Cuuncilmember Heinsheimer moved that the City Council waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 290-U. Mayor Pro Tern Hill seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. Clr it Rr 1CTAICCC t 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. day of On the I serve the within ®r cr cP_i2 , 2002, 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 DELIVERED Palos Verdes City Attorney City Manager Peninsula News City Council Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the c 9 day of ®-' , 2002 at Rolling Hills, California. MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK ORDINANCE NO. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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. Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.030 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as' follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.17.1 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 21A, Divisions I - III and VI -XI of Chapter 22, Chapters 22A through 35, Division II of Appendix Chapter 3, Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II of Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendix Chapter 9, Division IIA of Appendix Chapters 12, 15, 16, 30, 31, and 33 is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the building code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. C. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2001 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". 15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read: 105.7 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 an 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 the 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 of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice. Section 2. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to change the definition of "Building Department" to read as follows: "Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 3. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 is hereby renumbered as Section 15.04.190 and a new Section 15.04.180 is hereby added to read: Ordinance No. 290 -1- 15.04.180 Section 3309.13 amended. Section 3309.13 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, entitled "Land Use" is amended to read: 3309.13 LAND USE. The building official shall not issue a grading permit for work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zoning" of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.11 through 101.11.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, D, G -A, H, I and K is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 5. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 108.1.1 through 108.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 14, Chapter 16 and Appendices A, B, C and D is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 6. Section 15.12.030 of Chapter 15.12. of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of "Building Department" contained in paragraph B. therein to read as follows: B. "Building Department" shall mean Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 7. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2001 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 Ordinance No. 290 -2- Appendices A, B, C, D, and E is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known and may be cited as the electrical code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles 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. C. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2001 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. Section 8. Sections 15.20.010 and 15.20.170 of Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed, modified and in effect on November 1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C, Appendix II -C, Appendix II -D, and Appendix VI -A, excluding all other appendices is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and be known 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 2001 Edition, -Title 32 of the Los Angeles 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. 'f. r 'C. '" A copy of Title 32, as amended, of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2001 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. 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter, the violations of the following sections, subsections or appendices of the Fire Code shall. be infractions: Section Offense 105.8 Failure to obtain permit 901.4.4 Premises identification 902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment and obstruction of access roadway 902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road 1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances 1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system 1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department 1003 • Fire extinguishing systems 1102.3 Open fires 1103 Combustible materials • 1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible material 1105 Asphalt kettles 1109.4 "No smoking" sign 1109.5 Discarding burning objects 1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 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 2401.6 "No Smoking" signs within designated areas 2903.4.2 Damaged vehicles 3004.2 Dust control 3213 Exit sign illumination Ordinance No. 290 -3- 3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation 3219.3 Housekeeping - Flammable material storage 3404 Fire Apparatus Access Road 4501.4 Smoking prohibited 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 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 7901.7.2 Housekeeping 7902.5.3 Empty containers 7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition 7904.6.4 No smoking 7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary Containment 8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage 8003.1.12 Combustible materials -Clearance 8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling, signage 8004.3.4 Combustible materials - Clearance 8506 Extension cords Appendix IIC 6.4 Portable fire protection equipment Appendix IIC 6.3 Access Section 9. 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 further finds that the modifications to the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 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 and their 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. Section 10. To the extent the provision of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, those provisions shall be construed as continuation of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof 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 12. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Codes and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply 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, Plumbing, Mechanical 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 Council finds the Ordinance No. 290 -4- modifications in this Ordinance to the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and that this ordinance take effect immediately. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. Section 13. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on November 1, 2002. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of October, 2002. ATTEST: /S/ Marilyn Kern MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS § LLEN L MAYOR I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 October 28, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was .posted at the following: Administrative Offices /S/ Marilyn 'Kern DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 290 _c,_ C'lly INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com October 31, 2002 California Building Standards Commission 1130 "K" Street, Suite 101 Sacramento, CA 95814-3927 SUBJECT: CERTIFICATION OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS' ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001 EDITION Dear Sir or Madam: Please find enclosed a copy of Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 Edition; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition; Title 32, Fire Code, incorporating the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition; 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 on October 28, 2002 by the City Council. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at (310) 377-1521. ,/ olanta Schwartz Planning Director EDP'', tecl ,ors Rncvrka Pan., ORDINANCE NO. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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. Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.030 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.17.1 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 21A, Divisions I - III and VI -XI of Chapter 22, Chapters 22A through 35, Division II of Appendix Chapter 3, Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II of Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendix Chapter 9, Division IIA of Appendix Chapters 12, 15, 16, 30, 31, and 33 is hereby adopted by reference; and shall be known and may be cited as the building code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. C. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2001 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". 15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read: 105.7 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 an 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 the 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 of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice. Section 2. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to change the definition of "Building Department" to read as follows: "Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 3. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 is hereby renumbered as Section 15.04.190 and a new Section 15.04.180 is hereby added to read: Ordinance No. 290 -1- 15.04.180 Section 3309.13 amended. Section 3309.13 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, entitled "Land Use" is amended to read: 3309.13 LAND USE. The building official shall not issue a grading permit for work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zoning" of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.11 through 101.11.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, D, G -A, H, I and K is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 5. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 108.1.1 through 108.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 14, Chapter 16 and Appendices A, B, C and D is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 6. Section 15.12.030 of Chapter 15.12. of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of "Building Department" contained in paragraph B. therein to read as follows: B. "Building Department" shall mean Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 7. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2001 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 Ordinance No. 290 -2- Appendices A, B, C, D, and E is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known and may be cited as the electrical code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, Title` 27 of the Los Angeles 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. - C. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2001 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. Section 8. Sections 15.20.010 and 15.20.170 of Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read . as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed, modified and in effect on November 1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C, Appendix II -C, Appendix II -D, and Appendix VI -A, excluding all other appendices is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and be known 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 2001 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles 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, as amended, of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2001 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. 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter, the violations of the following sections, subsections or appendices of the Fire Code shall be infractions: Section Offense 105.8 Failure to obtain permit 901.4.4 Premises identification 902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment and obstruction of access roadway 902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road 1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances 1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system 1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department 1003 Fire extinguishing systems 1102.3 Open fires 1103 Combustible materials 1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible material 1105 Asphalt kettles 1109.4 "No smoking" sign 1109.5 Discarding burning objects 1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 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 2401.6 "No Smoking" signs within designated areas 2903.4.2 Damaged vehicles 3004.2 Dust control 3213 Exit sign illumination Ordinance No. 290 -3- r 3219.2 3219.3 3404 4501.4 4502.8.2 4502.9 4502.9.6 4503.7.1 4504.3.2 4504.4 4505.6.1 4506.6 4606.2 4607 5201.7 7401.5.1 7401.6 7607 7901.7.2 7902.5.3 7904.3.2.1 7904.6.4 7904.4.8 8003.1.2 8003.1.12 8004.1.1 8004.3.4 8506 Appendix IIC 6.4 Appendix IIC 6.3 Housekeeping - Vegetation Housekeeping - Flammable material storage Fire Apparatus Access Road Smoking prohibited Portable fire protection equipment Operations and maintenance Combustible debris and metal waste cans Portable fire extinguisher Signs - "Dangerous" Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus Maintenance - Powder coating "No smoking" sign "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room Sources of Ignition Pressure relief devices - General Pressure relief - Vent piping Smoking and open tanks Housekeeping Empty containers Storage tanks and sources of ignition No smoking Spill Control and Secondary Containment Hazardous materials liquid signage Combustible materials -Clearance Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling, signage Combustible materials - Clearance Extension cords Portable fire protection equipment Access Section 9. 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 further finds that the modifications to the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 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 and their 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. Section 10. To the extent the provision of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, those provisions shall be construed as continuation of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof 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 12. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Codes and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply 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, Plumbing, Mechanical 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 Council finds the Ordinance No. 290 -4- At: modifications in this Ordinance to the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and that this ordinance take effect immediately. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. Section 13. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on November 1, 2002. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28' day of October, 2002. . ✓ ALLEN LAY MAYOR ATTEST: c MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §g I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 October 28, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: None. ABSENT: •None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the.laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices rn-t, IN 4/u✓ DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 290 -5- City `eo fF..y Jd.PI, INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 October 30, 2002 Captain Jim deLeon County of Los. Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Division 5823 Rickenbacker Road Commerce, CA 90040 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE Dear Captain deLeon: The Rolling Hills City Council at their regular meeting on October 28, 2002 held a public hearing concerning the adoption be reference of the County's Codes. The Council adopted Ordinance No. 290 -Urgency adopting by reference County's Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Codes, as recently amended by the County. The only change specific to our jurisdiction that was adopted was to delete several items from the "LIST OF INFRACTIONS" from our current code, which are not applicable to our City, i.e. wharfs. Please find enclosed a copy of the Urgency Ordinance adopted on October 28, 2002 by the City Council. If you have any questions, please call me at (310) 377-1521. Sincerely, y VII:V/4- 'olanta Schwartz Planning Director Cc: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager @Pro 11 e Or F3.,(:Vr:Ic,.i P%ip•!� ORDINANCE NO. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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. Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.030 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.17.1 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 21A, Divisions I - III and VI -XI of Chapter 22, Chapters 22A through 35, Division II of Appendix Chapter 3, Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II of Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendix Chapter 9, Division 1IA of Appendix Chapters 12, 15, 16, 30, 31, and 33 is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the building code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. C. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2001 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". 15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read: 105.7 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 an 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 the 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 of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice. Section 2. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to change the definition of "Building Department" to read as follows: "Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 3. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 is hereby renumbered as Section 15.04.19(1 and a new Section 15.04.180 is hereby added to read: Ordinance No. 290 -1- 15.04.180 Section 3309.13 amended. Section 3309.13 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, entitled "Land Use" is amended to read: 3309.13 LAND USE. The building official shall not issue a grading permit for work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zoning" of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.11 through 101.11.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, D, G -A, H, I and K is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 5. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 108.1.1 through 108.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 14. Chapter 16 and Appendices A, B, C and D is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 6. Section 15.12.030 of Chapter 15.12. of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of "Building Department" contained in paragraph B. therein to read as follows: B. "Building Department" shall mean Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 7. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2001 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 Ordinance No. 290 -2- Appendices A, B, C, D, and E is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known and may be cited as the electrical code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles 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. C. A copy of Title 27 of the'Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2001 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. Section 8. Sections 15.20.010 and 15.20.170 of Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed, modified and in effect on November 1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C, Appendix II -C, Appendix II -D, and Appendix VI -A, excluding all other appendices is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and be known 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 2001 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles 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, as amended, of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2001 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. 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter, the violations of the following sections, subsections or appendices of the Fire Code shall be infractions: Section Offense 105.8 Failure to obtain permit 901.4.4 Premises identification 902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment and obstruction of access roadway 902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road 1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances' 1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system 1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department 1003 Fire extinguishing systems 1102.3 Open fires 1103 Combustible materials 1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible material 1105 Asphalt kettles 1109.4 "No smoking" sign 1109.5 Discarding burning objects 1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 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 2401.6 "No Smoking" signs within designated areas 2903.4.2 Damaged vehicles 3004.2 Dust control 3213 Exit sign illumination Ordinance No. 290 -3- 3219.2 3219.3 3404 4501.4 4502.8.2 4502.9 4502.9.6 4503.7.1 4504.3.2 4504.4 4505.6.1 4506.6 4606.2 4607 5201.7 7401.5.1 7401.6 7607 7901.7.2 7902.5.3 7904.3.2.1 7904.6.4 7904.4.8 8003.1.2 8003.1.12 8004.1.1 8004.3.4 8506 Appendix IIC 6.4 Appendix IIC 6.3 Housekeeping - Vegetation Housekeeping - Flammable material storage Fire Apparatus Access Road Smoking prohibited Portable fire protection equipment Operations and maintenance Combustible debris and metal waste cans Portable fire extinguisher Signs - "Dangerous" Maintenance - Electrostatic apparatus Maintenance - Powder coating "No smoking" sign "No smoking" - Fruit ripening room Housekeeping - Fruit ripening room Sources of Ignition Pressure relief devices - General Pressure relief - Vent piping Smoking and open tanks Housekeeping Empty containers Storage tanks and sources of ignition No smoking Spill Control and Secondary Containment Hazardous materials liquid signage Combustible materials -Clearance Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling, signage Combustible materials - Clearance Extension cords Portable fire protection equipment Access Section 9. 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 further finds that the modifications to the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 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 and their 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. Section 10. To the extent the provision of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, those provisions shall be construed as continuation of those provisions and_not as new enactments. Section 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof 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 12. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Codes and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply 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, Plumbing, Mechanical 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 Council finds the Ordinance No. 290 -4- modifications in this Ordinance to the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and that this ordinance take effect immediately. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. Section 13. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on November 1, 2002. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28t} day of October, 2002. • ALLEN LAY MAYOR ATTEST: l24 . MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS §g I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE' LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 October 28, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None . and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 290 -5- elty o, Rolling A::.C; October 29, 2002 Mr. Ed Acosta, Manager L.A. County Dept. of Public Works Building and Safety Division 24320 S. Narbonne Avenue Lomita, CA 90717 SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF LOS ANGELES CODES Dear Ed: NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377.7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com The Rolling Hills City Council at their regular meeting on October 28, 2002 held a public hearing concerning the adoption be reference of the County's Codes. The Council adopted Ordinance No. 290 -Urgency adopting by reference County's Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Codes, as recently amended by the County. No changes or modifications to the County Codes or the City's Building Code were adopted to reflect local needs. If you have any questions, please call me. Sincerely, Yolanta Schwartz Planning Director Cc: Craig R. Nealis, City Manager DATE: TO: ATTN: FROM: SUBJECT: Agenda Item No.: 6B Mtg.Date: 10/28/02 City o` eo «ns JUL INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com OCTOBER 28, 2002 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL CRAIG R. NEALIS, CITY MANAGER YOLANTA SCHWARTZ, PLANNING DIRECTOR ORDINANCE NO. 290-U. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ADOPTING BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO BUILDING, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES .COUNTY CODE RELATING TO PLUMBING SYSTEMS, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE RELATING TO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS, 2001 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 FIRE CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, 2001 EDITION. 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, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Codes shortly after their adoption by the County. State law requires that the County's codes contain the same requirements as are contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Codes. State law allows the County to change or modify these requirement's only if it determines that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions. On September 24, 2002, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors adopted modifications to the 2001 edition of the California Building Standards Codes. These changes and modifications will become effective on November 1, 2002. In order for the City of Rolling Hills to adopt these amendments by reference and have them effective on November 1, 2002, it is necessary to adopt them by an cp ®PrInleil or; Recycled I :iP,U urgency ordinance. The attached Ordinance No. 290-U has been prepared by the City Attorney and staff. If the City fails to adopt the County ordinances, the codes published by the State will automatically become law within the City. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council waive further reading and adopt. Urgency Ordinance No. 290-U. ORDINANCE NO. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF' THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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. Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.030 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.17.1 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 21A, Divisions I - III and VI -XI of Chapter 22, Chapters 22A through 35, Division II of Appendix Chapter 3, Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II of Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendix Chapter 9, Division IIA of Appendix Chapters 12, 15, 16, 30, 31, and 33 is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the building code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. C. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles .County Code and the California Building Code, 2001 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". 15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read: 105.7 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 an 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 the 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 of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice. Section 2. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to change the definition of "Building Department" to read as follows: "Building Department" ,shall .mean the Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 3. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 is hereby renumbered as Section 15.04.190 and a new Section 15.04.180 is hereby added to read: 15.04.180 Section 3309.13 amended. Section 3309.13 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, entitled "Land Use" is amended to read: 3309.13 LAND USE. The building official shall not issue 'a grading permit for work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zonin' �f the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.11 through 101.11.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, D, G -A, H, I and K is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 5. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 108.1.1 through 108.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 14, Chapter 16 and Appendices A, B, C and D is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 6. Section 15.12.030 of Chapter 15.12. of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of "Building Department" contained in paragraph B. therein to read as follows: B. "Building Department" shall mean Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 7. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2001 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, C, D, and E is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known and may be cited as the electrical code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles 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. C. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2001 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. Section 8. Sections 15.20.010 and 15.20.170 of Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed, modified and in effect on November 1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C, Appendix II -C, Appendix II -D, and Appendix VI -A, excluding all other appendices is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and be known 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 2001 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles 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, as amended, of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2001 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. 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter, the violations of the following sections, subsections or appendices of the Fire Code shall be infractions: Section 105.8 901.4.4 902.2.4.1 Offense Failure to obtain permit Premises identification Obstruction of fire protection equipment and obstruction of access roadway 902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road 1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances 1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system 1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department 1003 Fire extinguishing systems 1102.3 Open fires 1103 Combustible materials 1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible material 1105 Asphalt kettles 1109.4 "No smoking" sign 1109.5 Discarding burning objects 1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 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 2401.6 "No Smoking" signs within designated areas 2903.4.2 Damaged vehicles 3004.2 Dust control 3213 Exit sign illumination 3219.2 Housekeeping - Vegetation 3219.3 Housekeeping - Flammable material storage 3404 Fire Apparatus Access Road 4501.4 Smoking prohibited 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 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 7901.7.2 Housekeeping 7902.5.3 Empty containers 7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition 7904.6.4 No smoking 7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary Containment 8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage 8003.1.12 Combustible materials -Clearance 1 8004.1.1 8004.3.4 8506 Appendix IIC 6.4 Appendix IIC 6.3 Hazardous materials liquid - Dispensing, use and handling, signage Combustible materials - Clearance Extension cords Portable fire protection equipment Access Section 9. 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 further finds that the modifications to the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 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 and their 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. Section 10. To the extent the provision of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, those provisions shall be construed as continuation of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof 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 12. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Codes and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply 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, Plumbing, Mechanical 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 Council finds the modifications in this Ordinance to the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and that this ordinance take effect immediately. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. Section 13. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on November 1, 2002. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 2002. s ALLEN B. LAY, MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KERN, DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 October 28, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices DEPUTY CITY CLERK 2001 '$ u r/c iPts EXHIBIT. A BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS Code Section Condition Explanation of Amendment • 904.2.2 Climatic Topographical Section amended to require an automatic fire - extinguishing system in buildings over three stories in height. A major earthquake would break water lines making fire fighting more difficult and would break gas lines -and electric lines, making a high risk of fire breaking out in all areas of the county. The area is subject to hot dry (Santa Ana) wind that makes temperature rise and humidity drop, increasing the fire danger to all exposed combustible materials. This amendment is based on recommendation from the Fire Department and to ensure consistency between the Building and Fire Codes. 1402.4 Geological . Climatic Section amended to require waterproofing or dampproofing in accordance with Appendix Chapter 18. There are many areas in the LA basin area that have problems with ground water, and therefore, waterproofing would be required. Table 15-D-1 Geological Table amended to require proper anchorage for all tiles to keep them from sliding or rotating due to the effect of earthquakes. Design provisions developed based on detailed study of the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes need to be incorporated into the local building code. Table Geological Table amended to require proper anchorage for clay or 15-D-2 concrete tiles from sliding or rotating due to the effect of . earthquakes. Design provisions developed based on detailed study of the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes need to be incorporated into the local building code. 1612.2.1 Geological Section amended to (a) changes the quantity "E" in Eq. (12-6) to "pEh" in order to avoid reduction of 0.9D by E. The effects of vertical earthquake ground motion are adequately accounted for in Eq. (12-5), and to (b) avoid brittle shear failure in reinforced concrete and masonry • shear walls. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1629.4.2 Geological Section is amended to be consistent with the adoption of the AISC-Seismic Provisions on updated steel design criteria and to mitigate the damage observed in Northridge earthquake. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1630.8.2.2 Geological Section is amended to be consistent with the adoption of the AISC-Seismic Provisions on updated steel design criteria and to mitigate the damage observed in Northridge earthquake. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1630.10.2 Geological Section is amended to effectively change the drift calculations to be similar to those of the '94 UBC to avoid excessive displacement of taller buildings. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1630.10.3 Geological Section is amended to reflect errata issued by ICBO and to provide consistency with amendment to Section 1630.10.3. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1633.2.9 Geological Section is amended based on research conducted by City of Los Angeles and SEAOSC after the 1994 Northridge earthquake. The study of the effect of seismic force levels on tilt -up and masonry bearing wall buildings with flexible diaphragms concluded that continuous ties were required at certain spacing to control cross grain tension in the interior of a diaphragm. Additionally, subdiaphragm shear were to be limited to control combined orthogonal stresses within the diaphragm. The study also concluded that stiffness incompatibility between entrance canopies need to be addressed. Table 16-N Geological Table is amended to make it consistent with the adoption of 1997 AISC-Seismic Provisions, including the latest Supplements, as well as the 2000 NEHRP. These provisions are fundamentally updated from previous editions. - In addition, we have incorporated to the extent possible, the most recent findings from FEMA funded SAC Reports. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1701.5 • Geological Item 5.2 of this section is amended to require nondestructive testing for welded joints that are subject to net tensile forces in moment frames and braced. frames. This amendment reconciles Section 1701.5 with AISC-Seismic for consistency. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Item 11 of this section is amended to require grade beams in pile- or caisson- supported foundation system to be designed to act as concrete beams and not as footings. It clarifies that grade beams that connect piles or caissons are not exempt, though they are part of the foundation system. This amendment is for clarification purpose only. It does not change the intent of code provisions. 1702- Geological Section is amended to improve seismic safety by removing the exception to Item No. 3. Additional clarification and regulations will be provided through a policy that will be outlined in a Building Code Manual. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1703 Geological Section is amended to be consistent with AISC-Seismic Part 1, which requires nondestructive testing for welded joints that are subject to net tensile forces in moment frames and braced frames. This amendment reconciles Section 1703 with AISC-Seismic for consistency. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 1804.3 Geological Section amended to add protection of concrete from Topographical harmful effect of sulfate in soils. Many areas in the County have soil with high sulfate content. If not properly mitigated, high sulfate will damage concrete foundations which could subsequently reduce the capacity and resistance of earthquake forces. 1806.1 Geologic Section amended to prohibit wood, other than treated Climatic wood piles, to be used as part of the foundation system Topographical as it has proven to be ineffective in supporting structures and buildings due to deterioration cased by presence of water in the soil, as wellas other material detrimental to wood foundations. Retaining walls have performed very poorly and have led to slope failures. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP to reduce damage due to the damage observed in this region. 1806.6.1 Geological Section is amended to require properly sized Climatic and placed plate washers to reduce sill plate splitting as observed in the Northridge Earthquake. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Table Geological Figure is amended to reflect minimum setbacks 18-1-1 requirements that are not shown in the California Building Code. The amendment is based on the damage observed due to unstable soil and inadequate setback in the past in L.A. region. 1928.1.2.3 Geological Section is amended to correct errors caused by 1997 UBC adoption process of using various editions of the ACI vs. ASCE 7. This change is associated with change in Sections 1612.2.1. The earthquake load factor was adjusted to 1.0 to be consistent with Chapter 16 where the earthquake force is at the strength design level. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2104.6.2 Geological Section is amended to require fireplaces and chimneys be considered as structural elements. As a result of the Northridge earthquake, masonry walls greater than 3 1/2 feet in height were required to have permits. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region and damage observed after the 1994 earthquake. 2204 Geological Section is editorially revised/updated to make it consistent with the adoption of 1997 AISC-Seismic Provisions, including the latest Supplements. These provisions are fundamentally updated from previous editions. In addition, we have incorporated to the extent possible, the most recent findings from FEMA funded SAC Reports. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2205.3 Geological Section is editorially revised/updated to make it consistent with the adoption of 1997 AISC-Seismic Provisions, including the latest Supplements. These provisions are fundamentally updated from previous editions. In addition, we have incorporated to the extent possible, the most recent findings from FEMA funded SAC Reports. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Division IV, Chapter 22 Geological Division is revised/updated to make it consistent with the adoption of 1997 AISC-Seismic Provisions, including the latest Supplements. These provisions are fundamentally updated from previous editions. In addition, sections 1 and 4.1 are amended so the adopted provisions are consistent with Chapter 16 of this code. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Division V, Chapter 22 Geological Division is deleted to make it consistent with the adoption of 1997 AISC-Seismic Provisions, including the latest Supplements. These provisions are fundamentally updated from previous editions. In addition, we have incorporated to the extent possible, the most recent findings from FEMA funded SAC Reports. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2307 Geological Section is amended to prohibit masonry and concrete veneers from being supported by wood. Extensive damage was observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the -high seismicity in this region. 2315.1 Geological Section is amended to (a) prohibit the use of particleboard as structural wood panels because the material lacks the capacity needed to resist lateral forces, and (b) to prevent excessive cantilevered diaphragms that does not perform well as observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2315.3.3 Geological Section is amended to require minimum plywood thickness of 1/2 -inch and to require adequate edge distance for anchors. One of the primary modes of shear wall failure was nails pulling out of the edges of plywood. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. . 2315.5.5 Geological Section is not adopted to prohibit the use of particleboard as structural wood panels because the material lacks the capacity needed to resist lateral forces. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2315.5.6 Geological Section isamended to require hold-downs to be designed using approved cyclic loading values based on tests which simulate loading during earthquakes, or for hold-downs to be designed with 75 percent of the allowable loading of the product. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2315.5.7 Geological Section is amended to require displacement analysis of wood shear walls to improve their seismic performance. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2315.6 Geological Section is not adopted to prohibit the use of fiberboard as structural wood panels because the material lacks the capacity needed to resist lateral forces. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2320.1 Geological Section is amended to limit the use of conventional frame construction to simple one-story residential buildings. It would require buildings beyond simple construction to be designed by an engineer or architect. This is intended to reduce earthquake damage as observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. , 2320.5.1 Geological Section is amended to delete the exception for Group R3. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2320.5.3 Geological Section is amended to limit use of stone and masonry anchored veneer when using conventional framing design. Additional weight attributed to use of heavy veneer substantially increases seismic load of conventionally braced wall panels. In addition, normal to wall loads may overstress wood frame bearing walls in combined loading. This is intended to reduce earthquake damage as observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2320.5.6 Geological Section is amended to prohibit braced walls to be constructed without continuous footings. It would prohibit an interior wall line to transfer its lateral -forces through a nonstructural concrete slab floor or wood floor. Interior wall lines in a simple building could easily be resisting 50 percent of the total lateral force on the structure. Raised wood floor diaphragms and perimeter sill bolting may be inadequate for the horizontal shear imposed by these wall lines. This is intended to reduce earthquake damage as observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2320.9.2 Geological Section is amended to delete language that would allow an increase in nail spacing when adhesives are used. The increase in nail spacing will lead to an increase in flexibility of floors. Adhesives cannot be relied upon to maintain attachment after first seismic motion. Adhesive attachment of floor sheathing to joist cannot be expected to perform as substitute for nails during seismic motions. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2320.11.3 Geological Section is amended to limit use of structural wall panels to materials and sizes that have performed reasonably well or have been cyclically tested. Recent poor experience with these materials requires that their use be limited until tested and approved. It also requires that braced wall panels extend to roof sheathing in order to create a complete load path. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. . 2320.11.4 • Geological Section is amended to limit the use of narrow braced wall panels. Testing of narrow shear wall panels at the University of California, Irvine show that narrow shear walls have excessive lateral drift at their design force levels that are mostly attributed to nail and fastener slip in at vertical boundary members. This is intended to reduce earthquake damage as observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Table 23 -II -I-1 Geological Table is amended to reduce the allowable shear values for wood structural panel shear walls. The original values are based on monotonic testing from the 1950's. Earthquakes load shear walls in a repeating fully reversible manner. The City of Los Angeles/SEAOSC Task Force investigated, documented damages, and . reviewed recent test reports. The proposed amendment is consistent with testing conducted with cyclic testing and accounts for anticipated construction problems with thin shear wall panels. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP. and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Table 23-11-1-2 . Geological Table is not adopted to prohibit the use of particleboard as structural panels for shear walls. The original values are based on monotonic testing from the 1950's. Earthquakes load shear walls in a repeating fully reversible manner. The City of Los Angeles/SEAOSC Task Force investigated, documented damages, and reviewed recent test reports. The proposed amendment is consistent with testing conducted with cyclic testing and accounts for anticipated construction problems with thin shear wall panels. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Table 23 -II -L Geological Table is added to provide conformance with Section 1806.6. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Table 23 -IV -C-1 . Geological • Table is revised to conform to revisions on the limitation of size and materials that can be used for braced wall panels. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 2513.4 Geological Section is amended to reflect the results of investigation of gypsum board and plaster (stucco) shear walls after the Northridge earthquake. The 1 -to -1 ratio is needed to assure that the performance of these types of walls during earthquakes is consistent with the results of testing. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. Table 25-I Geological Table is amended to require reduced allowable shear when these materials are used to resist loads from earthquakes. This is intended to reduce earthquake damage as observed in past earthquakes. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 3102.4.1 Geological Section is amended to correct a clerical error and to require alterations or repairs of existing masonry chimneys that are more than 10% of replacement cost, to comply with the current requirement of this code. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 3102.4.3 Geological Section is amended to delete prescriptive design language as it has proven to be unsatisfactory. The amendment is based on the recommendations of LARUCP and SEAOC to reduce future earthquake damage due to the high seismicity in this region. 3403.6 Geological Section has been added to address existing parapets and appendages that could become a menace to life or property in the event of an earthquake. Appendix 3309.10 Geological Section has been added to provide administrative authority for site inspections. These inspections are necessary to confirm site specific conditions related to site geology and topography. The Los Angeles region contains a complex and diverse set of soil types, geologic conditions and topographic features which warrant site specific review. Appendix 3313.2 Geological This subsection has been amended to require the installation and inspection of subdrains placed in fill. There are many areas in the Los Angeles region that have been identified as susceptible to liquefaction and differential settlement due to the presence of unconsolidated soils and high groundwater. Therefore the prescriptive requirement for the placement of subdrains to reduce the negative impacts of high groundwater tables on manufactured slopes. Appendix 3313.4 Geological This subsection has been amended to define more restrictive compaction requirements for the placement of fill. These amendments are based on observed slope failures, in the past, due to inadequate compaction in the LA Region. Appendix 3313.6 Geological Section is added to establish slope setbacks requirements. These amendments are based on observed slope failures, in the past, due to inadequate slope setback in the Los Angeles region. Appendix 3315.1 Geological Topographical Climate This subsection was amended to include provisions for drainage and terrace designs less than 3:1. These amendments are based on observed slope erosion and failures, due to inadequate terrace and drainage design associated with hillside conditions, rainfall intensities, and soil types unique to the Los Angeles region. Appendix 3315.2 Geological Topographical Climate This subsection amends and provides more restrictive drainage terrace requirements for graded slopes. These amendments are based on past observed slope erosion and failures due to inadequate drainage terrace design associated with hillside conditions, rainfall intensities, and soil types unique to the Los Angeles region. Appendix 3315.5 Geological Topographical Climate This subsection amends and provides more restrictive interceptor drain requirements for graded slopes. These amendments are based on past observed slope erosion and failures due to inadequate drainage design associated with hillside conditions, rainfall intensities, and soil types unique to the Los Angeles region. Appendix 3316.2 Geological Topographical Climate Section is amended to include provisions for slope planting and erosion control. These amendments are based' on past observed slope erosion and failures, due to inadequate slope vegetation. Planting requirements are based on hillside conditions, rainfall intensities, and soil types unique to the Los Angeles region. Appendix 3316.3 Geological Topographical Climate Section is amended to include provisions for slope irrigation. These amendments are added to establish and maintain slope planting to prevent erosion, due to inadequate slope vegetation. Planting requirements are based on hillside conditions, rainfall intensities, and soil types unique to the Los Angeles region. Appendix 3316.5 Geological Topographical Section is added to include provisions for rodent control on graded slopes. These amendments are added to prevent slope failures caused by rodent infestation due to rodents prevalent in the Los Angeles region.' Plumbing Code Amendments CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION 717 Topographical To allow for the proper operation of existing Los . Angeles County sewer infrastructure and establish consistency with Title 20 (Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste) of the Los Angeles County Code. 721 Topographical To allow consistency with the legal requirements of subdivision development within Los Angeles County including Title 20 (Sanitary Sewers and Industrial Waste) of the Los Angeles County Code. Section K3 Topographical To establish more restrictive requirements for protection of local groundwater. Section K4 Topographical To establish more restrictive requirements for protection of local groundwater due to local soil conditions. Section K6 Topographical To establish more restrictive requirements for protection of local groundwater due to local soil conditions. Section K7 Topographical To establish more restrictive requirements for protection of local groundwater due to local soil conditions. Section K9 Topographical This section was deleted so as not to conflict with more restrictive requirements in Title 20 of the Los Angeles County Code. To establish consistency with requirements of the Industrial Waste Ordinance . Section K10 Geological To establish more restrictive requirements to prevent earth movement based on local soil and seismic conditions. Section K11 Topographical To reduce the possibility of children and others unfamiliar with the local topography from falling into unattended excavations. Table K-1 Topographical To establish more restrictive requirements for protection of lakes and other special local conditions. . Table K-3 Topographical To establish consistency with requirements of the County Health Department for local soil conditions, sewer capacity and sewage treatment. . Table K-4 Topographical To establish consistency with requirements of • the County Health Department for local soil • conditions, sewer capacity and sewage treatment. Table K-5 Topographical To establish consistency with requirements of the County Health Department for local soil conditions, sewer capacity and sewage treatment. • MECHANICAL CODE AMENDMENTS CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION 501.0 Climatic Additional Health Department requirements are necessary due to local air quality concerns. 5078.1.1 Geologic ' Due to stresses caused by local seismic activity, straps and or supports should be of the same thickness of the duct to prevent.the strap from tearing away from the duct, thereby allowing the ductwork to fall from the ceiling. 509.7.4 Geologic To reduce the potential for grease fires during a seismic event. 07.1.2 Geologic To reduce the potential for release of toxic refrigerant caused by shifting equipment during a seismic event 1107.1.4 Geologic To reduce the potential for release of toxic refrigerant caused by shifting equipment during a seismic event 1119.4 Geologic To reduce the potential for release of toxic refrigerant caused by shifting equipment during a seismic event Table 11-1 Geologic To reduce the potential for release of toxic refrigerant caused by shifting equipment during a seismic event ELECTRICAL CODE AMENDMENTS CODE SECTION CONDITION EXPLANATION 690-19 Geologic. The requirement of a disconnecting means will allow power to a building or structure to be disconnected during and following a seismic event. OUNTY OF LOS ANGERS FIRE DEPARTMENT 1320 NORTH EASTERN AVENUE LOS ANGELES. CALIFORNIA 90063-3294 P. MICHAEL FREEMAN FIRE CHIEF FORESTER & FIRE WARDEN August 21, 2002 By Craig Nealis, City Manager City of Rolling Hills 2 Portuguese Bend Road Rolling Hills, CA 90274 Dear Mr. Nealis: ADOPTION OF THE 2002 DISTRICT FIRE CODE AUG2 6 2002 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS This is to inform you of the adoption of the 2002 Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Protection District, which will be introduced to the Board of Supervisors on September 3, 2002. The Notice of Hearing for the proposed ordinance will be on September 24, 2002, at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, located at 500 West Temple Street, Room 381, Los Angeles, CA. If your city adopts the fire code by ordinance, please provide a copy of your ordinance to: Captain Jim deLeon County of Los Angeles Fire Department Fire Prevention Division 5823 Rickenbacker Road Commerce, CA 90040 If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Captain Jim deLeon at (323) 890-4226. Very truly yours, ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF JO NY JEE FIRE MARSHAL FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION JJ:mr - c: deLeon SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE CITIES OF: AGOURA HILLS BRADBURY ARTESIA CALABASAS AZUSA CARSON BALDWIN PARK CERRITOS BELL CLAREMONT BELL GARDENS COMMERCE BELLFLOWER COVINA CUDAHY DIAMOND BAR DUARTE EL MONTE GARDENA GLENDORA HAWAIIAN GARDENS HAWTHORNE HIDDEN HILLS HUNTINGTON PARK INDUSTRY INGLEWOOD IRWINDALE LA CANADA-FLINTRIDGE LA MIRADA LAPUENTE LAKEWOOD LANCASTER LAWNDALE LOMITA LYNWOOD MALIBU MAYWOOD NORWALK PALMDALE PALOS VERDES ESTATES PARAMOUNT PICO RIVERA POMONA RANCHO PALOS VERDES ROLLING HILLS ROLLING HILLS ESTATES ROSEMEAD SAN DIMAS SANTA CLARITA SIGNAL HILL SOUTH EL MONTE SOUTH GATE TEMPLE CITY WALNUT WEST HOLLYWOOD WESTLAKE VILLAGE WHITTIER California Building Officials PRESIDENT ANTHONY J. ELMO, C.B.O. Director of Building & Safety City of Temecula FIRST VICE PRESIDENT DARYL WILLEY, P.E. Chief Building Official City of Modesto SECOND VICE PRESIDENT BRAD REMP, C.B.O. Building Official City of Chula Vista DIRECTORS GEORGE A. ESTRELLA, C.B.O. Chief Building Official City of Santa Barbara WILLIAM R. SCHOCK, C.B.O. Chief Building Official City of San Leandro SHEILA LEE, P.E. Building Official City of Santa Clara JULIE A. SEAY, C.B.O. Building Official City of Anaheim NICK J. ANDERSON Deputy Director Dept. of Building & Safety County of Riverside PAST PRESIDENT STEVE D. MITCHELL Permit Center Manager City of Livermore SEP 2 0 2002. By September 13, 2002 Dear League Member: CITY OF ROLLING WILLS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE CONNERLY & ASSOCIATES, INC. 2215 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 457-1103 fax (916) 456-7672 www.calbo.org The building codes adoption process affects every citizen in every municipality of California, on a daily basis. As the voice of local government in that process, it is the mission of California Building Officials (CALBO) to keep all relevant segments of local government informed about the ever-changing state of building codes in California. Sensible and efficient building code enforcement is vital to the public safety of all Californians. CALBO has been in existence for over forty years representing the many dedicated men and women of over 540 jurisdictions that enforce state mandated building codes in your jurisdiction. Our organization was created in 1962 to ensure that the needs of local government and the public we serve were adequately represented at the state government level with respect to legislation, code adoption, and in the development of reasonable and enforceable code provisions by state agencies and commissions. It is in this historical context that I address you on behalf of CALBO to acquaint you with an issue of increasing concern and importance to local government; namely, actions taken by the California Building Standards Commission. (CBSC) over the past several years that have the potential of gravely endangering the people of our state. For example, as the most seismically active state in the nation, it makes no sense that California should be relegated to the status of having to use outdated code provisions from the 1997 edition of the Building Code instead of the most current and up-to-date editions available —the 2000 edition of the International Building Code. Yet, that is precisely the circumstance with which we are mandated as a result of actions taken by the CBSC. Over the past several years, the customary conflicts and tensions between code publishing organizations have erupted into a full-blown war. As a result, the code adoption process has become inordinately political and heavily influenced by special interests and unsavory political contributions. These are the circumstances that caused the adoption of the current edition of the California Building Code (based upon the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code) to be delayed for close to eighteen months. It is universally believed by building code enforcement officials throughout California that such delays by the CBSC are unnecessary, unreasonable and intolerable. Because of the excessively political nature of the state code adoption process administered by the CBSC, California will be utilizing code provisions from the 1997 building code edition well into 2004. The current code adoption cycle, now underway, has been again delayed almost four months due to delays in decision -making by the CBSC. This matter can no longer be ignored by local officials, because we —not the CBSC—will suffer the consequences of harm being visited upon our residents in the event of a building code related catastrophe occurring in our communities. As a first step, CALBO recently brought this matter to the attention of the governor and his Secretary of State and Consumer Services. Representatives of CALBO will be in attendance at the 2002 League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach.. We will be present in booth 213 on Thursday October 3rd and Friday October 4`h. Our only motivation and goal is to ensure that the most appropriate set of building codes are adopted in California. It would be irresponsible and a dereliction of our duty to do less than that. We will be available to have a conversation with you about the current state of code adoption in California. We want to help you understand these issues and garner your support to make sure that California stays in the forefront of building code enforcement in America. As our nation evaluates the public safety needs of our people one year after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, effective and up-to-date building codes and their enforcement are an essential component in that evaluation. On behalf of CALBO, I look forward to meeting and talking with you in Long Beach. Sincerely, Anthony J. Elmo, CBO President cc: CALBO Board and Membership Subj: Building ( e Ordinance Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 8:43:34 AM From: mjenkins@localgovlaw.com To: Cityofrh@aol.com A couple of minor corrections: 1. Section 1, line 3 -- change "is" to "are" ("are hereby amended to read . as follows:") 2. Section 1, under 15.04.010, paragraph A, eighth line, just after "33" please delete the words "of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County. Code" 3. Section 1, just after paragraph C of 15.04.010, add a s)ace. 4. Section 7, under 15.16.010, paragraph A, 5th and 6th lines, just after "E" delete the words: "of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code" With those changes, it is ready to go. Return -Path: <mjenkins@Iocalgovlaw.com> Received: from rly-xd05.mx.aol.com (rly-xd05.mail.aol.com [172.20.105.170]) by air- xd01.mail.aol.com (v89.10) with ESMTP id MAILINXD11-1022114336; Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:43:34 2000 Received: from pimout1-ext.prodigy.net (pimoutl-ext.prodigy.net [207.115.63.77]) by rly- xd05.mx.aol.com (v89.10) with ESMTP id MAILRELAYINXD53-1022114313; Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:43:13 -0400 Received: from SIX (adsl-67-119-33-10.dsl.Isan03.pacbell.net [67.119.33.10]) by pimoutl-ext.prodigy.net (8.12.3 da nor stuldap/8.12.3) with SMTP id g9MFhCLE189488 for <Cityofrh@aol.com>; Tue, 22 Oct 2002 11:43:13 -0400 From: "Michael Jenkins" <mjenkins@localgovlaw.com> To: <Cityofrh@aol.com> Subject: Building Code Ordinance Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 08:44:16 -0700 Message-ID:<002201c279e1$e12a1830$6a01a8c0@SIX> MIME -Version: 1.0 Content -Type: text/plain; cha rset="iso-8859-1 " Content -Transfer -Encoding: 7bit X -Priority: 3 (Normal) X-MSMaiI-Priority: Normal X -Mailer: Microsoft Outlook CWS, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Importance: Normal 10/22/02 America Online : Cityofrh Page 1 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.50.4807.1700 10/22/02 America Online : Cityofrh Page 2 PROOF OF PUBLICATION (2015.5 C.C.P.) STATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above -entitled matter. I am the principle clerk of the printer of the Palos Verdes Peninsula News a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published semi-weekly In the City of Rancho Palos Verdes County of Los Angeles, and which newspaper has been adjudged a newspaper of general circulation by the Superior Court of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, under the date of October 15, 1963 Case Number C 824957 ; that the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not smaller than nonpareil), has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to -wit: October 19 in the year 2002. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated at Rancho Palos Verdes Califo ' 19th day of October, 2002. Signature This spac • Ti) By ount Clerk's Filing Stamp OCT 2 2 2002 CITY OF ROLLING HILLS Proof of Publication of PVPN# 6935 P.V.P. News No. 6935 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE . CITY COUNCIL OF THE t4, CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA — NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Monday, October 28, 2002 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regard- ing the following proposed ordinance: . ORDINANCE NO: 290=U. Consideration before the City Council of an ordinance adopting by reference Title 26 of the Loa Angeles County Code relating to building, 2001 Edition; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to electrical systems; 2001 Edition; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to plumbing systems, 2001 Edition; Title .29 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to mechanical systems, 2001 Edition; and Title 32 Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, 2001 Edition. Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 and 15.20 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code,, and declaring the urgency thereof. MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICATIONS: Ordinance Amendments, Chapter 17.50. • Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA. Guidelines of, the City of Rolling Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Codes and determined that it will' not have the potential for causing, a significant effect on. the environment. Based on this finding, staff has deter- mined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt from the CEQA Guidelines. Any person is welcome 'to review the proposed ordi- nance prior to the public hearing at the City Hall Administration Building located at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling. Hills, CA. If you challenge the approval or denial of the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon- dence delivered to the City of Rolling Hills at, or prior to, the public hearing. Published in the Palos Verdes Peninsula News on October 19. 2002. ;Sr',,. T'44. 4 City ofieolling -Wills INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Monday, October 28, 2002 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the following proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 290-U. Consideration before the City Council of an ordinance adopting by reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to building, 2001 Edition; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to electrical systems, 2001 Edition; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to plumbing systems, 2001 Edition; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to mechanical systems, 2001 Edition; and Title 32 Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, 2001 Edition. Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 and 15.20 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, and declaring the urgency thereof. MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICATIONS: Ordinance Amendments, Chapter 17.50. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Codes and determined that it will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Based on this finding, staff has determined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt from the CEQA Guidelines. Any person is welcome to review the proposed ordinance prior to the public hearing at the City Hall Administration Building located at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. If you challenge the approval or denial of the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rolling Hills at, or prior to, the public hearing. Publish in Palos Verdes Peninsula News on October 19, 2002. Pririted on Recycled Paper. ORDINANCE NO. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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. Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.030 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.17.1 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 21A, Divisions I — III and VI —XI of Chapter 22, Chapters 22A through 35, Division II of Appendix Chapter 3, Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II of Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendix Chapter 9, Division IIA of Appendix Chapters 12, 15, 16, 30, 31, and 33 is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the building code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. C. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building Code, 2001 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". 15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read: 105.7 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 an 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 the 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 of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice. Section 2. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to change the definition of "Building Department" to read as follows: "Building.Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 3. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 is hereby renumbered as Section 15.04.190 and a new Section 15.04.180 is hereby added to read: Ordinance No. 290 -1- 15.04.180 Section 3309.13 amended. Section 3309.13 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, entitled "Land Use" is amended to read: 3309.13 LAND USE. The building official shall not issue a grading permit for work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zoning" of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.11 through 101.11.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, D, G -A, H, I and K is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles 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. ; , • Y , • _ C. A copy of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing Code, 2001 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. Section 5. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 108.1.1 through 108.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 14, Chapter 16 and Appendices A, B, C and D is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 6. Section 15.12.030 of Chapter 15.12. of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of "Building Department" contained in paragraph B. therein to read as follows: B. "Building Department" shall mean Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 7. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2001 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 Ordinance No. 290 -2- Appendices A, B, C, D, and E is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known and may be cited as the electrical code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles 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. C. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2001 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. Section 8. Sections 15.20.010 and 15.20.170 of Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed, modified and in effect on November 1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of' the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C, Appendix II -C, Appendix II -D, and Appendix VI -A, excluding all other appendices is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and be known 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 2001 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles 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, as amended, of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2001 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. 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter, the violations of the following sections, subsections or appendices of the Fire Code shall be infractions: Section Offense 105.8 Failure to obtain permit 901.4.4 Premises identification 902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment and obstruction of access roadway 902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road 1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances 1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system 1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department 1003 Fire extinguishing systems 1102.3 Open fires 1103 Combustible materials 1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible material 1105 Asphalt kettles 1109.4 "No smoking" sign 1109.5 Discarding burning objects 1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 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 2401.6 "No Smoking" signs within designated areas 2903.4.2 Damaged vehicles 3004.2 Dust control 3213 Exit sign illumination Ordinance No. 290 -3- 3219.2 Housekeeping — Vegetation 3219.3 Housekeeping — Flammable material storage 3404 Fire Apparatus Access Road 4501.4 Smoking prohibited 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 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 7901.7.2 Housekeeping 7902.5.3 Empty containers 7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition 7904.6.4 No smoking 7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary Containment 8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage 8003.1.12 Combustible materials —Clearance 8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid — Dispensing, use and handling, signage 8004.3.4 Combustible materials — Clearance 8506 Extension cords Appendix IIC 6.4 Portable fire protection equipment Appendix IIC 6.3 Access Section 9. 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 further finds that the modifications to the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 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 and their 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. Section 10. To the extent the provision of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, those provisions shall be construed as continuation of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof 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 12. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Codes and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply 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, Plumbing, Mechanical 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 Council finds the Ordinance No. 290 -4- modifications in this Ordinance to the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and that this 'ordinance take effect immediately. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. Section 13. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on November 1, 2002. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28'h day of October, 2002. • . ALLEN LAY • MAYOR ATTEST: MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 October 28, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices r r6. si -r, ;f. DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 290 -5- ORDINANCE NO. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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. "I;HE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: • Section 1. Sections 15.04.010, 15.04.020, and 15.04.030 of Chapter 15.04 (Building Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 Adoption of Building Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title. 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.17.1 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 21A, Divisions I — III and VI —XI of Chapter 22, Chapters 22A through 35, Division II of Appendix Chapter 3, Appendix Chapter 3A, Division II of Appendix Chapter 4, and Appendix Chapter 9, Division IIA of Appendix Chapters 12, 15, 16, 30, 31, and 33 is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the building code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Building Code, 2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles Code, or any amendment to the Building Code contained in the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control. C. A copy of Title 26 of the Los Angeles .County Code and the California Building Code, 2001 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 Chaptershallbe known as the "Building Code of the City of Rolling Hills" and will be referred to herein as "this code". 15.04.030 Section 105 amended. Section 105 of the Building Code is amended to add a new subsection 105.7 to read: 105.7 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 an 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 the 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 of the subject property at the time of mailing said notice. Section 2. Section 15.04.040 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to change the definition of "Building Department" to read as follows: "Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 3. Section 15.04.180 of Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 is hereby renumbered as Section 15.04.190 and a new Section 15.04.180 is hereby added to read: Ordinance No. 290 -1- 15.04.180 Section 3309.13 amended. Section 3309.13 of Appendix Chapter 33 of the Building Code, entitled "Land Use" is amended to read: 3309.13 LAND USE. The building official shall not issue a grading permit for work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zoning" of the City of Rolling Hills Municipal Code. Section 4. Section 15.08.010 of Chapter 15.08 (Plumbing Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.010 Adoption of Plumbing Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 101.11 through 101.11.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 16 and Appendices A, B, C, D, G -A, H, I and K is hereby adopted by reference, and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. Section 5. Section 15.12.010 of Chapter 15.12 (Mechanical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 Adoption of Mechanical Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Sections 108.1.1 through 108.15 of Chapter 1, Chapters 2 through 14, Chapter 16 and Appendices A, B, C and D is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known 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, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles 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, 2001 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. . Section 6. Section 15.12.030 of Chapter 15.12. of Title 15 'of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is amended by amending the definition of "Building Department" contained in paragraph B. therein to read as follows: B. "Building Department" shall mean Building and Safety Division of the Public Works Department. Section 7. Section 15.16.010 of Chapter 15.16 (Electrical Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 Adoption of Electrical Code. A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed and modified and in effect November 1, 2002, adopting the California Electrical Code, 2001 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 Ordinance No. 290 -2- Appendices A, B, C, D, and E is hereby adopted by reference and shall be known and may be cited as the electrical code of the City of Rolling Hills. B. In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles 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. C. A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical Code, 2001 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. Section 8. Sections 15.20.010 and 15.20.170 of Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 15.20.010 Adoption of Fire Code A. Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended, changed, modified and in effect on November 1, 2002, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendix I -C, Appendix II -C, Appendix II -D, and Appendix VI -A, excluding all other appendices is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and be known 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 2001 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles 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, as amended, of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2001 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. 15.20.070 List of Infractions. In accordance with Section 15.20.050 of this chapter, the violations of the following sections, subsections or appendices of the Fire Code shall be infractions: Section Offense 105.8 Failure to obtain permit 901.4.4 Premises identification 902.2.4.1 Obstruction of fire protection equipment and obstruction of access roadway , 902.2.4.2 Trespassing on a closed road 1001.6.2 Fire Hydrant & Fire Appliances 1001.5.1 Failure to maintain alarm system 1001.5.2 Failure to notify Fire Department 1003 Fire extinguishing systems 1102.3 Open fires 1103 • Combustible materials 1103.3 Use and handling of miscellaneous combustible material 1105 Asphalt kettles 1109.4 "No smoking" sign 1109.5 Discarding burning objects 1109.6 Hot ashes and other dangerous materials 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 2401.6 "No Smoking" signs within designated areas 2903.4.2 Damaged vehicles 3004.2 Dust control 3213 Exit sign illumination Ordinance No. 290 -3- 3219.2 Housekeeping — Vegetation 3219.3 Housekeeping — Flammable material storage 3404 Fire Apparatus Access Road 4501.4 Smoking prohibited 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 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 7901.7.2 Housekeeping 7902.5.3 Empty containers 7904.3.2.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition 7904.6.4 No smoking 7904.4.8 Spill Control and Secondary Containment 8003.1.2 Hazardous materials liquid signage 8003.1.12 Combustible materials —Clearance 8004.1.1 Hazardous materials liquid — Dispensing, use and handling, signage 8004.3.4 Combustible materials — Clearance 8506 Extension cords Appendix I1C 6.4 Portable fire protection equipment Appendix IIC 6.3 Access Section 9. 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 further finds that the modifications to the California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, 29, and 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, and 15.20 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 and their 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. Section 10. To the extent the provision of this ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, those provisions shall be construed as continuation of those provisions and not as new enactments. Section 11. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part thereof 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 12. State law requires that localities adopt the California Building Standards Codes and modifications thereto, by November 1, 2002. It is essential that the City have in effect on that date codes that comply 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, Plumbing, Mechanical 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 Council finds the Ordinance No. 290 -4- modifications in this Ordinance to,the California Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code and Fire Code to be necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, and that this ordinance take effect immediately. For these reasons, the public health, safety and welfare require that this ordinance take effect immediately. This is an urgency ordinance adopted pursuant to Government Code Section 36937. Section 13. This ordinance shall be effective upon adoption and shall become operative on November 1, 2002. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28'' day of October, 2002. LLEN LAY MAYOR ATTEST: ,d- MARILYN KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF ROLLING HILLS ) §§ I certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 290-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, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF• THE LOS ANGELES CODE, INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 32, FIRE CODE INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001 EDITION; 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 October 28, 2002 by the following roll call vote: AYES: Councilmembers Heinsheimer, Murdock, Pernell, Mayor Pro Tem Hill and Mayor Lay. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None . and in compliance with the laws of California was posted at the following: Administrative Offices C DEPUTY CITY CLERK Ordinance No. 290 -5- 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 � day of , 2002, I serve the within dim p ) 4k • o?c,o --a_ 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 .:he United States mail at Rolling Hills, California addressed as follows: FAXED MAILED DELIVERED Palos Verdes City Attorney City Manager Peninsula News City Council Also posted at City Hall. I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on the l 6'754 day of 6c..b. T , 2002 at Rolling Hills, California. MARILYN L. KERN DEPUTY CITY CLERK City 0/ leo«ng_u,�e INCORPORATED JANUARY 24, 1957 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROLLING HILLS, CALIFORNIA NO. 2 PORTUGUESE BEND ROAD ROLLING HILLS, CALIF. 90274 (310) 377-1521 FAX: (310) 377-7288 E-mail: cityofrh@aol.com NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the City Council of the City of Rolling Hills will hold a Public Hearing at 7:30 PM on Monday, October 28, 2002 in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA for the purpose of receiving public input regarding the following proposed ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 290-U. Consideration before the City Council of an ordinance adopting by reference Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to building, 2001 Edition; Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to electrical systems, 2001 Edition; Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to plumbing systems, 2001 Edition; Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code relating to mechanical systems, 2001 Edition; and Title 32 Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, 2001 Edition. Amending Chapters 15.04, 15.08, 15.12, 15.16 and 15.20 of the Rolling Hills Municipal Code, and declaring the urgency thereof. MUNICIPAL CODE APPLICATIONS: Ordinance Amendments, Chapter 17.50. Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines of the City of Rolling Hills, the Planning staff analyzed the proposed ordinance to adopt by reference the Los Angeles County Codes and determined that it will not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Based on this finding, staff has determined the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt from the CEQA Guidelines. Any person is welcome to review the proposed ordinance prior to the public hearing at the City Hall Administration Building located at 2 Portuguese Bend Road, Rolling Hills, CA. If you challenge the approval or denial of the proposed ordinance in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Rolling Hills at, or prior to, the public hearing. Publish in Palos Verdes Peninsula News on October 19, 2002.