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BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 15.04

UNIFORM BUILDING CODE

 

	15.04.000E	Editor's note.
	15.04.010	Adoption of Building Code.
	15.04.020	Board of appeals.
	15.04.030	Violations.
	15.04.040	Fees.
	15.04.050	Expiration of permits.
	15.04.060	Minimum Dwelling Unit Size.
	15.04.070	Protection of private property during construction.
	15.04.080	Roof Covering Requirements.
	15.04.090	Skylights
	15.04.100	Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
	15.04.110	Fire Alarm Systems.
	15.04.120	Reserve for future use.
	15.04.130	Assumption of Risk for Below Grade Construction.
	15.04.140	Pedestrian Protection during construction
	15.04.150	Floodplain Management Regulation

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15.04.010 Adoption of California Building Code.

Except as provided in this Chapter 15.04 and elsewhere in this Title 15, the California Building Code 2010 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including Appendices F, G and J and not including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, and I, and K, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of this Chapter as though set forth in this Chapter in full. Said Code shall comprise the Building Code of the City of Hermosa Beach. A copy of the Building Code shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.

Whenever the word "jurisdiction" appears in this Code, it shall mean and refer to the City of Hermosa Beach. Whenever the term "Building Official" appears in this Code, it shall mean and refer to the Director of Community Development of the City of Hermosa Beach or his or her designee.

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15.04.020     Board of Appeals.

Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1 of said Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 1.8.8
BOARD OF APPEALS

1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of five (5) members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to said Board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The Board shall adopt rules procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official.

2. Limitations of authority. The jurisdiction of the Board of Appeals shall be limited to claims that this Code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this Code do not fully apply or an equally good or better method of construction is proposed. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority to waive requirements of this Code.

3. Quorum for meetings. Three (3) members of said Board shall constitute a quorum. The Board shall elect one of its members to act as chairman.

   Not less than three (3) days prior to a meeting of said Board, written notice shall be given to each member personally, or by registered mail, provided, however, that any meeting of said Board shall be legal for any purpose if the written consent of all members of said Board to such meeting is executed and filed in the records of such Board.

   Such Board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the Council may prescribe by resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of said City such practicing architects, competent builders, attorneys and structural engineers as said Board in its discretion may deem reasonable and necessary to assist in its investigation and in making its findings and decisions.

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15.04.030 Violations .

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 114 of Chapter 1 of said Code shall be amended to read as follows.

SECTION 114
VIOLATIONS

1. Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.
2. Notice of violation. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this Code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
3. Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the building official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this Code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
4. Violation penalties. . Any person who violates a provision of this Code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
5. Violation a misdemeanor. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Chapter or said Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as set out in Section 1.04.020 of this Code.

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15.04.040 Fees .

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 1.8.4 of said Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 1.8.4
FEES

1. General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this Section.

2. Permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution adopted by the City Council. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work , painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and other permanent equipment. Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees above specified shall be quadrupled, but the payment of such quadrupled fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.

3. Plan review fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by this Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be eighty (80) percent of the building permit fee.

   The plan review fees specified in this Subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Subsection 1.8.4.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

   Where plans are incomplete or changed or involve deferred submittals so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate indicated in the executive order.

4. Expiration of plan review. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official ma y extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

5. Fee refunds.

   1. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

   2. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this Code.

   3. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.

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15.04.050 Expiration of Permits .

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 105.5 of Chapter 1 of the Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 105.5
EXPIRATION OF PERMITS

105.5 Expiration.

Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void (1) if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or (2) if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days at any time after the work is commenced, or (3) if the building or work authorized by such permit is not completed within two calendar years from the issuance date of the permit. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit or a renewed permit as specified below shall be first obtained. No permit shall be renewed more than once.

1. Where work has not commenced within 180 days from the issuance date of a permit, a renewed permit valid for two years may be obtained upon payment of a renewal fee equal to ten percent of the original permit fee provided that (1) no changes have been made or will be required in the original plans and specifications for such work and (2) the renewed permit is issued within two years of the original permit issuance date.
2. Where work has commenced and is subsequently suspended or abandoned for a period exceeding 180 days, a renewed permit valid until the original expiration date may be obtained upon payment of a renewal fee equal to ten percent of the original permit fee provided that (1) No changes have been made or will be required in the original plans and specifications for such work and (2) the renewed permit is issued within two years of the original permit issuance date, provided, however, that a renewed permit may be issued despite the passage of two years if construction has progressed and has been approved to the point where only a final inspection is required.
3. Where a project is not commenced or completed on the two year anniversary of the permit issuance date a new permit is required. The applicant shall pay a fee for the new permit based on the valuation of the uncompleted work required for a plan check and a new permit and plans will be reviewed under the Codes and Ordinances in effect at the time the new applications are submitted.
4. Any permittee holding an active permit may apply in writing for an extension of the time within which work under that permit may be continued when, for good and satisfactory reasons, he or she is unable to continue work within the time required by this Section due to circumstances beyond the control of the permittee. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding six calendar months. No permit shall be extended more than twice.
5. If the owner or applicant fails to complete the project within the time required, the Building Official is authorized to obtain the demolition and removal of incomplete work on the property.

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15.04.060  Minimum dwelling unit size .

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Section 1208.4 of said Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 1208.4.
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size.

1208.4.1 Multifamily dwellings. All multifamily dwelling units, including duplexes and garage apartments, in the City shall have at least the following gross floor areas, exclusive of porches, garages, balconies, or other such accessory structures or architectural features:

1. One bedroom or less: Six hundred (600) square feet.
2. Two bedrooms: Nine hundred (900) square feet.
3. Three bedrooms: Twelve hundred (1200) square feet.
4. Three bedrooms and den, or four bedrooms: Fifteen hundred (1500) square feet.
5. More than four bedrooms: Eighteen hundred (1800) square feet.

1208.4.2 Single-family dwellings. All single-family dwellings in the City shall have at least the following gross floor areas exclusive of open porches, garages, balconies, or other such accessory structures or architectural features:

1. Two bedrooms or less: One thousand (1000) square feet.
2. Three bedrooms, or two bedrooms and den: Thirteen hundred (1300) square feet.
3. Four bedrooms, or three bedrooms and den: Sixteen hundred (1600) square feet.
4. More than four bedrooms: Nineteen hundred (1900) square feet.

1208.4.3 Minimum hotel-motel unit size. All hotels, motels or any structure which is intended for occupancy by transients shall have rooms with a minimum unit size of at least two hundred (200) square feet, exclusive of bathrooms.

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15.04.070   Protection of Private Property During Construction construction

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.05.010, Section 3307 of said Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 3307
PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY

3307.1 Any person, firm or corporation performing any type of construction work within the City shall protect the structures and properties adjacent to and within the area of said construction work.

3307.2 The Building Official shall have the authority to stop the construction work at any time that in his opinion said construction work is causing, or is about to cause, damage to the adjacent properties. Said work shall not recommence until the time that the necessary corrections have been made, so that no further damage will occur to the adjacent property, and written approval is obtained from the Building Official that said work can recommence.

3307.3 During construction work, if there is damage caused to adjacent properties, the Building Division shall withhold final inspection of said work until the damage to the adjoining property is repaired. If there is a dispute between the owner of the damaged property and the party alleged to have caused said damage, the issue of who caused the damage will remain a civil matter and final determination will have to be resolved by the courts. During the interim, while the matter is being resolved, the contractor or owner of the construction work may receive final inspection from the Building Division, providing a bond is posted with the City in an amount which the Building Official reasonably anticipates as necessary to pay for the cost of repair or damage.

3307.4 The bond shall be approved as to form by the City Attorney and held by the City until the dispute is resolved between the parties or by a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event that the aggrieved party does not submit proof to the City that an action has in fact been filed within six (6) months after the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, then the City shall, unless good cause is shown, release the bond.

3307.5 Prior to the commencement of any sandblasting activities, the owner or contractor shall provide written notice to the property owners and occupants located within one hundred (100) feet of the sandblasting site that sandblasting will occur. Said notice shall be provided to the affected property owners and occupants at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any sandblasting taking place. The notice shall contain the following information:

1. Address where sandblasting will occur;
2. Date(s) and approximate times sandblasting will occur;
3. Name, address, telephone number and state license number of contractor;
4. Name, address and telephone number of the owner of the structure which is being sandblasted.

3307.6 Prior to approval of temporary shoring a geotechnical report shall be provided certifying that the temporary shoring has been installed according the shoring plan and specifying the time period for the integrity of the temporary shoring.

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15.04.080   Roof covering requirements

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.05.010, Sections 1504 and 1505 of said Building Code are hereby amended by adding thereto the following subsections:

SECTIONS 1504 AND 1505

1504.9 Roof deck surfaces. Only such sections of a roof which have been approved by the Building Official to be used as deck space may be covered with materials designed to be “walking” or “decking” materials. All other portions of the roof shall be covered with traditional roofing materials such as rolled, gravel, built-up or composition roofing.

1505.6 Class A roofs required. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this Code shall be as specified in Table No. 1505.1 and as classified in Section 1505, except that the minimum roof-covering assembly shall be a Class “A” roofing assembly.

The roof-covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof-covering classification.

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15.04.084   Roof Attachments

1. Purpose. The provisions of this section are intended to provide adequate access and clear pathways on roofs for firefighters and other emergency personnel.

2. Exceptions. Due to the wide variety of roof configurations and the evolving nature of solar collectors and other devices which may be placed on a roof, the Building Official may waive requirements of this Section upon his or her determination that submitted plans offer equal or better alternative configurations.

3. Definitions. For the purposes of this Section, certain terms shall be defined as follows:

   1. Clear path: A route free of obstacles that could adversely impact the ability of fire department personnel to conduct their fire fighting operations. Obstacles include but are not limited to mechanical equipment, antennas, exhaust ducts, vent pipes, skylights, electrical equipment, plumbing piping, chimneys or other similar rooftop structures.
   2. Flat roof: Any roof plane with a pitch of ½ :12 or less.
   3. Pitched roof: Any roof plane with a pitch greater than ½:12.
   4. Non-occupied structures: Any structure classified as a “U” occupancy by the building code and not intended for human occupancy.
   5. Residential structure: A one or two family dwelling unit, including accessory structures.
   6. Nonresidential structure: Any occupied structure that is not classified as a residential structure.
   7. Accessory structures (residential): Structures commonly associated with residential property including patio covers, gazebos, decks, storage sheds, and free-standing garages and carports.
   8. Fire Department access: Any area around the perimeter of a building with sufficient width to allow for the placement of a ladder that will provide access to the roof.

4. General Requirements. The following requirements shall apply to any equipment or materials installed upon a roof.

   1. No equipment/materials shall be installed on or above an existing roof material without first obtaining a permit from the City.
   2. Clear paths required by other sections of these guidelines shall be located over primary structural members of the building whenever possible.
   3. Where existing structures or large pieces of equipment partially or totally obstruct a proposed clear path, the full width of the path shall continue around, and immediately adjacent to, the obstruction.
   4. Equipment and materials installed on or above the structure’s original roofing material shall be considered additional dead load and may require an evaluation of the roof structural system’s ability to support the additional weight.
   5. Equipment and materials shall be adequately anchored to the roof structure to prevent movement due to wind or seismic forces.
   6. The proposed location for the new equipment/materials shall not interfere with the proper operation of other equipment or system components already installed on the roof.
   7. The required access to and clearance around existing roof mounted equipment or system components for the purpose of maintenance of the said equipment or system components shall be maintained.
   8. Installation of the new equipment/materials shall not disrupt the roof drainage system.
   9. Adequate clearance shall be maintained around all roof vents to proper operation of the vents.
   10. All equipment/materials installed on a roof must be maintained in accordance with approved plans.

5. Residential Structures. The following requirements shall apply to all one and two family structures based on the type of roof in the area where the equipment or material is to be installed.

   1. Flat Roof. The following clear paths shall be maintained:

      1. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path shall be maintained along the entire edge of any roof plane available to the Fire Department for access to the roof.
      2. A minimum four foot (4’) wide clear path along the centerline of the longitudinal and/or transverse axis lines of the roof plane connecting the clear paths along the roof edges.
      3. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path to any skylight or other similar feature that could provide access through the roof for ventilation purposes.
      4. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path along the edge of the lower roof segment of a multi-level roof system

   2. Pitched Roof. The following clear paths shall be maintained:

      1. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path shall be maintained along the entire edge of any roof plane available to the Fire Department for access to the roof.
      2. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path on either side of any ridge line and one and one half feet (1½’) on either side of a hip or valley line.
      3. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path connecting the roof edge path and the ridge path.
      4. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path to any skylight or other similar feature that could provide access through the roof for ventilation purposes.
      5. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path along the edge of the lower roof segment of a multi-level roof system

6. Nonresidential Structures. The following requirements shall apply to all structures not classified as residential.

   1. Flat Roof. The following clear paths and other requirements shall be satisfied:

      1. A minimum four foot (4’) wide clear path shall be maintained around the perimeter of the roof.
      2. Individual panel arrays shall not exceed one hundred fifty feet by one hundred fifty feet (150’ X 150’).
      3. A minimum eight foot (8’) wide clear path shall separate adjacent panel arrays. Alternate designs to the eight foot (8’) clear path requirement can be found in the California Department of Forestry Solar Photovoltaic Installation Guidelines.
      4. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path along the edge of the lower roof segment of a multi-level roof system.

   2. Pitched Roof. following clear paths and other requirements shall be satisfied:

      1. A minimum four foot (4’) wide clear path shall be maintained along the entire edge of any roof plane available to the Fire Department for access to the roof.
      2. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path on either side of any ridge line and a one and one half foot (1½’) clear path on either side of a hip or valley line.
      3. A minimum three foot (4’) wide clear path connecting the roof edge path and the ridge path is required.
      4. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path to any skylight or other similar feature that could provide access through the roof for ventilation purposes.
      5. A minimum three foot (3’) wide clear path along the edge of the lower roof segment of a multi-level roof system.

7. Elevated Solar Panels. In addition to the requirements of Article 690 of the 2010 edition of the California Electric Code, the following shall apply to the installation of elevated Solar Photovoltaic Systems:

   1. Solar panels, support rack systems, electrical conduits or other piping shall not disrupt the existing roof drainage system.
   2. Combustion air exhaust vents within one foot (1’), measured horizontally, of any solar panel shall be extended to a minimum of two feet (2’) above any part of the solar panel within ten feet (10’) of the exhaust vent
   3. Rack mounted solar panels shall be a minimum of six inches (6”) above all other roof vents or the vents shall be extended to six inches (6”) above the solar panels.
   4. All electrical conduits within the photovoltaic system shall be labeled at 10’ maximum intervals indicating the type of electrical voltage.
   5. A placard shall be provide at each type of electrical power supply (batteries, wind generator, gas powered generator, solar power, etc.) indicating the location of all other power supplies and the location of the disconnect means for each power supply.
   6. A disconnect switch shall be installed at the collector system where the conductors leave the collection system on the roof.
   7. All components of the solar electrical generating system shall be marked (i.e. dc combiner box, inverter, disconnects, etc.)

8. Non-Elevated Solar Panels. In addition to the requirements of Article 690 of the 2010 edition of the California Electric Code, the following shall apply to the installation of non-elevated Solar Photovoltaic Systems:

   1. Panels and related conduit and piping shall not disrupt the existing roof drainage system
   2. All components of the solar panel system located on the roof shall be of the same fire classification as required for a new roof (Class A).
   3. Combustion air exhaust vents within one foot (1’), measured horizontally, of any solar panel shall be extended to a minimum of two feet (2’) above any part of the solar panel within ten feet (10’) of the exhaust vent
   4. All other vents shall extend six inches (6”) minimum above the system or maintain a minimum one foot (1’) clear area around the vent.
   5. A disconnect switch shall be installed at the collector system where the conductors leave the collection system on the roof.

9. Landscaped Roofs. The following requirements shall apply to “green” or landscaped roofs:

   1. Any watering system connected to the domestic water system of the building must include an approved backflow prevention device.
   2. Landscape containers and related irrigating systems shall not disrupt existing roof drainage systems.
   3. All components of the system shall be adequately anchored to prevent dislodging during high winds or seismic activity.
   4. Combustion air exhaust vents and chimneys shall extend two feet (2’) minimum above the system, including mature plant materials, that is within ten feet (10’) measured horizontally from the exhaust vent.
   5. All other vents shall extend six inches (6”) minimum above the system, including mature plant materials, or maintain a minimum one foot (1’) clear area around the vent.

15.04.090 Skylights

Skylights shall conform to Sections 2606 and 2610 of said Building Code.

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15.04.100   Automatic Sprinkler systems

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, the following Subsections of Section 903, 904 and 905 of said Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 903

(F) 903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies.

(F) 903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3 occupancies.

(F) 903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in retail sales rooms classed as Group M Occupancies.

(F) 903.2.7 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 herein and Section R313 of the California Residential Building Code (Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

SECTION 904

(F) 904.2.3.4 Expansion of existing buildings. Any alteration or expansion of an existing building where: (1) the expansion exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area; or (2) the cost of remodeling, expansion or improvement exceeds 50 percent of the value of the existing structure as determined by the Building Official.

Table No. 9-A, Standpipe requirements of said Building Code is hereby amended to substitute the term "three (3) stories" wherever the term "four (4) stories" appears in said table.

SECTION 905

(F) 905.3.1 Building Height. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more the 20 feet above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more then 20 feet below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

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15.04.110   Fire alarm systems.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, the following subsection is hereby added to Section 907 of said Building Code to read as follows:

SECTION 907

(F) 907.2.8.2.1 Group R, Division 1. An automatic fire alarm system shall be installed in apartment houses 3 stories or more in height (mezzanines and lofts shall be considered as stories), or containing 16 or more dwelling units, and in hotels 3 or more stories in height or containing 20 or more guest rooms.

 

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15.04. 120 Determining 50-Percent Increase in Size or Valuation

Whenever, it is required to determine whether there is an expansion in the size or valuation of an existing building of 50 percent or more, the following rules shall apply. The size or valuation shall be deemed to exceed 50 percent if:

1. The expansion exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area; or
2. The cost of remodeling, expansion or improvement exceeds 50 percent of the value of the existing structure as determined by the Building Official.

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15.04. 130 Assumption of Risk for Below-Grade Construction.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Appendix G of said Building Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Section G104.6 to read as follows:

APPENDIX G

G104.6 Waiver required for below grade construction. The building official shall require execution of a waiver before issuing a permit for construction of buildings or structures of any occupancy any portion of which is below street grade and/or does not meet the elevation requirements of Appendix G.

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15.04. 140 Pedestrian Protection During Construction

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, Chapter 33 of said Building Code is hereby amended by adding thereto a new Section 3306.10 to read as follows:

Chapter 33

3306.10 Fencing and Pedestrian Protection. Fencing and pedestrian protection shall be required at all building and demolition sites as follows:

1. Prior to issuance of a demolition or building permit, a pre-demolition site inspection shall be performed verifying sewer cap and temporary toilet location and the capping of electrical, water and gas service to the property.
2. Prior to commencement of work, all new construction or demolition sites shall install minimum 6-foot high protective chain link fencing with slats or screening incorporated, or wood fencing consistent with Section 3306 of the California Building Code, and Table 3306.1 regardless of distance to the property line. Protective wood canopies shall be installed prior to commencement of work pursuant to the requirements of Section 3306 and Table 3306.1 of the CBC.
3. A Pedestrian Protection Plan shall be approved identifying all areas of required pedestrian protection for the property, prior to the issuance of demolition or building permits. The plan shall indicate all areas of pedestrian protection or indicate why such protection is not required (e.g. exempt due to distance of construction to property line). The Pedestrian Protection Plan, shall be prepared by a licensed contractor, engineer or owner-builder and indicate the proposed protection system to be installed and the method of installation. When conditions make installation of a pedestrian canopy impractical (e.g. a narrow street or alley) an alternative method may be shown on the plan such as pedestrian diversion through use of flag persons and barriers.
4. Any work encroaching into the public right of way or involving pedestrian diversion shall require Public Works Department approval of permits and pedestrian protection.
5. In addition to the remedies provided in the Building Code, violations of this Section shall result in revocation or suspension of a building permit pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Code.

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15.04. 150 Floodplain Management Regulation

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.010, said Building Code is amended by requiring that all construction or other development within any area of special flood hazard, as determined in Section 8.52.060 of this Code, is subject to the Floodplain Management Regulations set forth in Chapter 8.52 of this Code.

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