HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 09-16 Adopting 2016 Building CodeORDINANCE NO. 9 -16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE
ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE 2016 EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL
CODES, WITH APPENDICES, RELATING TO THE
BUILDING CODES.
WHEREAS, the State of California adopted new Building Codes in July of this year; and
WHEREAS, these codes are commonly known as the California Building Standards
Codes, published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the State's Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt
the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction; and
WHEREAS, State law provides that the model codes may be amended by local
governments with respect to local conditions, so long as those changes are not less stringent than
the State's minimum requirements; and
WHEREAS, local governments must update their building codes by adopting and
amending the State Codes to become effective by January 1, 2017.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Title 15, Chapter 15.04, Section 15.04.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.04.010 California Building Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and
area of buildings and structures, the following construction code, subject to the modifications set
forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Building Code, 2016 Edition, based on the
2015 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including
Division 11 in Chapter 1.
SECTION II:
Title 15, Chapter 15.04, Section 15.04.015 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby
deleted inits entirety and replaced with the following section, which shall read as follows:
15.04.015 Amendments to the 2016 California Building Code.
Section 403.4.8.3 and 403.4.8.4 are modified by moving item 2. Ventilation and
automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures from section 403.4.8.3
Standby Power Loads and placing it in 403.4.8.4 Emergency Power Loads. The
revised sections are to read as follows:
403.4.8.3 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:
1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.4.6.
2. Elevators.
3. Where Elevators are provided in a high -rise building for accessible means of
egress, fire service access, or occupant self - evacuation, the standby power
system shall also comply with Sections 1009.4, 3007, or 3008 as applicable.
403.4.8.4 Emergency power loads. The following are classified as emergency power
loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10.
2. Elevator Car Lighting.
3. Emergency voice / alarm communication systems.
4. Automatic fire detection systems.
5. Electrically powered fire pumps.
6. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures.
Section 905.4 is hereby amended by adding items 7 and 8 as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose
connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:
In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided
for each story above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at
an intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the
fire code official. See Section 909.20.2.3 for additional provisions in smoke
proof enclosures.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from
an interior exit stairway hose connections by a nozzle attached to 100 feet
30 480 mm) of hose, as measured along the path of travel, a hose connection
shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other
areas of a building.
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Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to an exit passageway are reachable
from an interior exit stairway hose connections by a 30 -foot (9144 mm) hose
stream from a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30 480 mm) of hose, a hose
connection shall not be required at the entrance from the exit passageway to
other areas of the building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and
adjacent to each entrance to the mall and adjacent to each entrance from an exit
passageway or exit corridor to the mall. In open mall buildings, adjacent to each
public entrance to the mall at the perimeter line and adjacent to each entrance from
an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal
33.3 - percent slope), a hose connection located to serve the roof either on the
roof or at the highest landing of an interior exit stairway with stair access to the
roof provided in accordance with Section 1011.12.
6. Where the most remote portion of a floor or story is more than 150 feet (45 720
mm) from a hose connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that
additional hose connections be provided in approved locations. The distance
from a hose connection shall be measured along the path of travel.
7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (64 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches
457 mm) above and no more than 24 inches (610 mm) above the finished floor.
8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet
91 440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch (64 mm)
outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45 720
mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be
located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of
a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width,
and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. These doors are for fire
department access only.
Table 1505.1 is amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of anew Table
thereto, to read as follows:
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TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING
CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
lA 113 IIA IIB IIIA II113 IV VA V13
A A A A A A A A A
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 in
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Section 1505.1.3 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the addition
of a new section thereto, to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every
existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within
any three -year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof
covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing
structure, shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class "A ".
Section 1807.1.16 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete
and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom
shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section.
Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned
to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Section 3109.4.4 is amended to clarify that pool barriers which are already in the
Code are scoped so as to apply on all private swimming pools and is to read as
follows:
Amend 3109.4.4.1 by adding the following definition:
PRIVATE POOL, is any constructed pool, permanent or portable, and over 18 inches
deep which is intended for non - commercial use as swimming pool by not more than
three owner families and their guests.
Section 3109.4.4.2 is modified by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and a
new paragraph is substituted to read as follows:
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3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required. Commencing January 1,
2007, except as provided in Section 3109.4.4.5, whenever a construction permit is issued
for construction of a new private pool or spa at a residence, it shall have an enclosure
complying with 3109.4.4.3 and, it shall be equipped with at least one of the following
safety features:
SECTION III:
Title 15, Chapter 15.05, Section 15.05.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.05.010 California Residential Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use,
height, and area of residential buildings and structures, the following construction code subject
to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Residential
Code, including Appendix H (Patio Covers) 2016 Edition, based on the 2015 International
Residential Code as published by the International Code Council, including Division II in
Chapter 1.
SECTION IV:
Title 15, Chapter 15.05, Section 15.05.015 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following section, which shall read as follows:
15.05.015 Amendments to the 2015 California Residential Code.
a) Table R301.2(1) is revised to read as follows:
TABLE R301.2 (1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND WIND DESIGN SEISMIC SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM WINTER ICE BARRIER AIR MEAN
FLOOD
SLAODW DESIGN UN REQU HAZARDS
FREEZING ANNUAL
Speed'Topographic Frost line
CATEGORY Weathering'Termite`TEMP REQUIRED EMP
mph)Effects'`depth
Zero 85 No D or E Negligible 12 -24"43 NO See Exhibit B 0 60
Heav
For SI: 1 pound per square foot= 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour= 0.447 rn/s.
a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary
to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled
in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe ") for concrete as
determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of
masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129,
C 145, C 216 or C 652.
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b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1 (1).
The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of
footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection
depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind
speed map [Figure R301.2( 4)]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site -
specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The outdoor design dry -bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97 1/2-
percent values for winter from Appendix D of the California Plumbing Code. Deviations
from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local
weather experience as determined by the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category
determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's
entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or
ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance
Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMS and FBFMs
or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1,
R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the
effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES."
Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air
freezing index (BF -days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100 -year (99 %) value on
the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base
32 °)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov /fps£ html.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from
the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index -USA Method (Base
32 °F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov /fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting
structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed -up effects, the jurisdiction
shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate
NO" in this part of the table.
1. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is local historical data documenting
unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
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m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2.1, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind -borne
debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the
table.
b) Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A roofs as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set
forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A roofing shall be installed in
areas designated by this section. Classes A roofing required by this section to be
listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and
exposed concrete roof deck.
Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal
sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible
decks.
c) Section R902.1.3 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class A roof as
follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every
existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any
one -year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering
applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall
be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
d) Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A treated
wood roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire - retardant - treated shingles and shakes. Fire - retardant- treated wood
shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-
3 or 15 -4 which are impregnated by the full -cell vacuum - pressure process with fire -
retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15 -2 for use on
Class A roofs.
SECTION V:
Title 15, Chapter 15.08, Section 15.08.0 10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.08.010 Uniform Housing Code Adopted by Reference.
The City Council adopts by reference, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, copyright
1997 by the International Conference of Building Officials, and said Uniform Housing Code is
adopted in total as the law of the City except as provided by this chapter. One copy of the code has
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been and now is filed in the office of the City Building Official, and the code is adopted by reference
as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter.
SECTION VI:
Title 15, Chapter 15.12, Section 15.12.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.12.010 California Mechanical Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for mechanical equipment design, construction,
installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling,
refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within
the city the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter,
is hereby adopted: the California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition, based on the 2015 Uniform
Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials.
Title 15, Chapter 15.16, Section 15.16.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.16.010 California Plumbing Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for plumbing equipment construction,
alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code
subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California
Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition, based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
SECTION VIII:
Title 15, Chapter 15.17, Section 15.17.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.17.010 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for green building erecting, construction,
alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code
subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Green
Building Standards Code (CALGREEN), 2013 Edition, as published by the California Building
Standards Commission.
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SECTION IX:
Title 15, Chapter 15.24, Section 15.24.010 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.24.010 California Electrical Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for electrical equipment construction, alteration,
repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code subject to the
modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition,
based on the 2014 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.
SECTION X:
Title 15, Chapter 15.24, Section 15.24.025 of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby deleted in
its entirety and replaced with the following section, which shall read as follows:
15.24.25 Amendments to the 2013 California Electrical Code.
a) Article 310.106(B) Conductor Material is amended by the addition of a second
paragraph to read as follows:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. six (6) and smaller in all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official
for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be
ensured.
b) Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is amended by the addition of Article
310.121 to read as follows:
310.121 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of
No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by
an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torque of
connections at their termination point.
SECTION XI:
Title 15, of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 15.53, titled
California Existing Building Code, and Section 15.5 3.010 is hereby added to read as follows:
15.53.010 California Existing Building Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for existing building seismic strengthening, the
following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted:
the California Existing Building Code, 2016 Edition, based on the 2015 International Existing
Building Code.
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A copy of the above codes and standards are on file in the office of the Chief Building
Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available for
public inspection.
SECTION XII:
Title 15, of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 15.54,
titled California Energy Code, and Section 15.54.010 is hereby added to read as follows:
15.54.010 California Energy Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building energy compliance, the
following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby
adopted: the California Energy Code, 2016 Edition, as published by the California Energy
Commission.
A copy of the above codes and standards are on file in the office of the Chief
Building Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made
available for public inspection.
SECTION XIII:
Title 15, Chapter 15.55, Section 15.55.0 10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
15.55.010 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building maintenance the following
construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted:
the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition, as published by the International
Code Council.
One copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office of the
Chief Building Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(1) and are made
available for public inspection.
SECTION XIV:
Title 15, of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 15.56, titled
California Elevator Safety Code, and Section 15.56.010 is hereby added to read as follows:
15.56.010 California Elevator Safety Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for elevator safety, the following
construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the
California Elevator Safety Construction Code, 2016 Edition, as published in Title 8 of the
California Code of Regulations.
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A copy of the above codes and standards are on file in the office of the Chief
Building Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available
for public inspection.
SECTION XV:
Title 15, of the Orange Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 15.57,
titled California Historic Building Code, and Section 15.57.010 is hereby added to read as
follows:
15.5 7.010 California Historic Building Code Adopted by Reference.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for historic building regulations, the
following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby
adopted: the California Historic Building Code, 2016 Edition, as published by the California
Building Standards Commission.
A copy of the above codes and standards are on file in the office of the Chief Building
Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available for
public inspection.
SECTION XVI•
Should any section, subsection, subparagraph, clause, or provision of this Ordinance
for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality
shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance;
it being hereby expressly declared that this Ordinance, and each section, subsection,
subparagraph, sentence, clause and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed,
approved and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections,
subparagraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION XVIL•
A summary of this Ordinance shall be published and a certified copy of the full text of
this Ordinance shall be posted in the Office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the
City Council meeting at which this Ordinance is to be adopted. A summary of this Ordinance
shall also be published once within fifteen (15) days after this Ordinance's passage in a newspaper
of general circulation, published, and circulated in the City of Orange. The City Clerk shall post
in the Office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance along
with the names of those City Council members voting for and against the Ordinance in accordance
with Government Code Section 36933. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from
and after the date of its final passage.
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ADOPTED the 9th day of November 2016.
ATTEST:
Mary E. urp , City Clerk, City range
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF ORANGE
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Teres E. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on
the l Itn day of October 2016, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held
on the 9th day of November 2016, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mary E. M ity Clerk, City o ge
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