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CC - Item 7A - Public Hearing on the Adoption of CA Building Laws and Fire Code by LA County Ordinance 908 and 909ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2010 SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING ON THE ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING LAWS AND FIRE CODE AS AMENDED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY SUMMARY Every three (3) years the City of Rosemead adopts the California Building Laws and Fire Codes as amended by Los Angeles County. Both the State of California and County of Los Angeles have completed their adoption process and the City will now adopt the County Codes — Titles 26 through 32. Staff Recommendation That the City Council: 1) Waive reading of Urgency Ordinance 908 and read title only: 2) Introduce and adopt Urgency Ordinance 908 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 32 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE) AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. 3) Waive reading of Ordinance 909 and read title only: 4) Introduce Ordinance 909 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO ITEM NUMBER: 1 1'G. City Council Meeting December 14, 2010 Page 2 of 4 GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS COUNTY BUILDING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING. CODE), THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 32 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE) AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO BACKGROUND: The State of California Building Standards Commission (BCS) adopts mandatory State wide Building Laws on a tri- annual basis. In January 2010, the BCS adopted the latest model codes after making amendments based on California requirements. The State Building Laws were published on July 1. 2010. Local jurisdictions have 180 days to adopt the State Building Laws and to make any amendments based on local geographic, topographic, climatic and environmental conditions. The State Building Laws become effective statewide on January.-1, 2011. In addition to the model Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fire Codes, the State adopted for the first time a separate Residential Code based the 2009 International Building Code and new Green Building Code. Since incorporation, the City of Rosemead has adopted the County of Los Angeles Building Laws and Fire Code which both amend and adopt the State Building Laws and Fire Code. On November 23, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors adopted Titles 26 (Building), 27 (Electrical), 28 (Plumbing), 29 (Mechanical), 30 (Residential) and 31 (Green Building Standards) which adopted the California Building Laws with amendments and made the necessary findings based on climatic, typographical and geologic conditions. On November 30, 2010 the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted Title 32 Fire Code with amendments and made the necessary findings based on climatic, topographical and geologic conditions. Copies of the County Ordinances are available in the City Clerks Office. The adoption by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors did not leave sufficient time for the City of Rosemead to adopt the County codes prior to December 31, 2011 unless the City adopts them by an urgency ordinance. Therefore, the City Council will be asked to adopt an Urgency Ordinance X908 adopting the County Codes as well introducing non - urgency Ordinance 909 adopting the County Codes. DISCUSSION: The State adopted the same group of model building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical and fire codes that they adopted in 2007. The new codes are 2009 editions (2008 for National Electrical Code) and are the result of the national three (3) year cycle of code updates and amendment processes. In addition, the State adopted for the first time the International Residential Code 2009. This new codes provides for a number of City Council Meeting December 14, 2010 Pace 3 of 4 new prescriptive measures for residential construction. These new prescriptive measures allow both the design and construction for one and two family dwellings without requiring additional engineering design. However, the most significant change with the adoption of the International Residential Code is the requirement for all new one and two dwellings to have fire sprinklers. This requirement is specific for all new construction in the State of California. The State also adopted new Green Building Code 2010 (CAL Green) mandating new requirements for the planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency, environmental quality, and installer and special inspector qualifications. These new requirements in conjunction with the 2008 Energy requirements will greatly increase the energy efficiency and natural resource conservation of all new buildings submitted for plan check and constructed after January 1, 2011. The revisions to Title 15 and 8 of the Rosemead Municipal Code that are herein recommended by staff include: . BEFORE AFTER California Building Code 2007 California Building Code 2010 Title 26 Los Angeles County Building Code 2007 Title 26 Los Angeles County Building Code 2010 California Plumbing Code 2007 California Plumbing Code 2010 Title 28 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code 2007 Title 28 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code 2010 California Electrical Code 2007 California Electrical Code 2010 Title 27 Los Angeles County Electrical Code 2007 Title 27 Los Angeles County Electrical Code 2010 California Mechanical Code 2007 California Mechanical Code 2010 Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code 2007 Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code 2010 Not applicable — new code California Residential Code 2010 Not applicable — new code Title 30 Los Angeles County Residential Code 2010 Not applicable — new code California Green Standards Code 2010 City Council Meeting December 14, 2010 Paae 4 of 4 Not applicable — new code Title 31 Los Angeles County Green Standards Code 2010 California Fire Code 2007 California Fire Code 2010 Title 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code Title 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code 2007 2010 ENVIORNMENTAL ANALYSIS These Ordinances has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines 15061(b) (3) as a project that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: This item has been noticed through the.:.required public posting requirements of the regular agenda notification process for Municipal Code Text Amendments, pursuant to Section 17.108 of the Rosemead Municipal Code, which includes publication in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune and posting of the notice at six (6) public locations. Prepared by by mes M. Guerra Won Consulting Building Official Community Dev lop ent Director Attachments: A. Draft Urgency Ordinance 908 B. Draft Ordinance 909 C. 2010 Code Change Summary information sheet D. Housing and Community Development CAL Green information sheet URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 908 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 32 LOS ANGELES -COUNTY FIRE CODE) AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO AND DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . Section 15.04.010 of the'Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 California Building Code as amended by Los Angeles County Building Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Los Angeles County Building Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby 1� E adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances,are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto asset forth in this subchapter. Section 2 Section 15.04.020 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended by the adding the following definition: Rehabilitation Appeals Board per section 99.06. shall mean the City Council of the City of Rosemead. Section 3 . Section 15.04.060 of the' Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.060 Violations — Penalties. Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Los Angeles County Building Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.04.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.: Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. ' Section 4 Section 15.08.010 of the, Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2 15.08.010 California Electrical Code as amended by Los Angeles County Electrical Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 Los Angeles County Electrical Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), which provides minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, equipment, materials, and workmanship in the City, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides penalties for violations thereof, with all changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted -and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 5. Section 15.08.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of the_2010 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 Los Angeles County Electrical Code.and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.08.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. .Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. • Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 6 . Section 15.12.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to 3 read as follows: 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code as amended by Los Angeles County Plumbing Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), which provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of plumbing and drainage, materials, venting, wastes, traps, interceptors, water systems, sewers, gas piping, water heaters and other related products, and workmanship in the City, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides for penalties the violations thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully setforth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 7 . Section 15.12.040 of the'Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of.the 2010 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.12.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment notto exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a Ill! y separate offense. Section 8 Section 15.16.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code as amended by Los Angeles County Mechanical Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), which regulates and controls the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of heating, venting, cooling, refrigeration systems, or other miscellaneous heat - producing appliances in the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provides for penalties for violations thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection atthe City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 9 . Section 15.16.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Cod? and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.16.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be 5 I punishable by a f ne not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. 'Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 10 Section 15.18.010 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.18.010 California Residential Code as amended by Los Angeles County Residential Code adopted. (A) The 2010 Residential Building Lode as amended by Title 30 Los Angeles County Residential Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of one and two - dwelling buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully setforth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as setforth in this subchapter. Section 11 Section 15.18.040 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.18.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Residential Code as amended by 6 i.w Title 30 Los Angeles County Residential Code:and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.18.010, or of any permit or license granted there under, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 12 Section 15.20.010 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.20.010 California Green Standards Code as amended by Los Angeles County Green Standards Code adopted. (A) The 2010 Green Standards Code as amended by Title 31 Los Angeles County Building Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection atthe City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted.and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 11 Section 15.20.040 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.18.040 Violations - Penalties 7 Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 Los Angeles County Residential Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.18.010, or of any permit or license granted there under, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 12 . Section 8.24.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.24.010 California Fire Code as amended by Los Angeles County Fire Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Fire Code as amended by Title 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code (adopted November 30, 2010 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, prescribing regulations generally governing conditions hazardousto life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosions, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 13 . Section 8.24.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.24.040 Violations — Penalties Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Fire Code as amended by Title 8 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 8.24.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day-that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 14. The City Council hereby makes each finding of reasonable necessity for modifications as stated separately for each such modification as identified in Los Angeles County Titles 26, 27, 28 , 29, 30, 31, and 32. These modifications to the California Building Standards Code, incorporating the uniform codes are reasonably necessary due to the local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and the high potential for seismic activity, which make structures particularly vulnerable to rapidly spreading fires and structural damage. Section 15 . Severability. Should any section, subsection, 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, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, approved, and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 16. This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2011, and shall apply to all projects submitted for plan check on or after that date. Section 17 This Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines 15061(b)(3) as a project that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the,environment. Section 18. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be processed according to law. Section 19 . The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. Section 20. Urgency Findings. State Law requires localities to adopt the 2010 California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Green Standards, and Fire Codes and any amendments thereto, by December 31, 2010. It is essential that the City adopt the above stated Codes and modifications necessitated by local topographical, geological, and climatic conditions by that date. In the absence of legislation effective by that date, technical codes adequate to meet the City's special circumstances will not be in effect by that date and hazards will be posed which would immediately threaten the public health and safety. Accordingly, this ordinance shall be an Urgency Ordinance and shall take effect immediately and become operative January 1, 2011. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of December 2010. YES: NO: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: GARY TAYLOR, MAYOR ATTEST: 10 GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM CITY ATTORNEY ORDINANCE NO. 909 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD ADOPTING BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 50022.2, THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (TITLE 26 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (TITLE 27 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (TITLE 28 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PLUMBING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (TITLE 29 LOS ANGELES COUNTY MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (TITLE 30 LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE (TITLE 31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 32 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE) AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . Section 15.04.010 of the; Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.010 California Building Code as amended by Los Angeles County Building Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Los Angeles County Building Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances'are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto asset forth in this subchapter. Section 2 Section 15.04.020 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended by the adding the following definition: Rehabilitation Appeals Board per section 99.06. shall mean the City Council of the City of Rosemead. Section 3 . Section 15.04.060 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.04.060 Violations — Penalties. Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Building Code as amended by Title 26 Los Angeles County Building Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.04.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue.. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 4 Section 15.08.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2 15.08.010 California Electrical Code as amended by Los Angeles County Electrical Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 Los Angeles County Electrical Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), which provides minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of electrical wiring, equipment, materials, and workmanship in the City, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides penalties for violations thereof, with all changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted-and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 5. Section 15.08.040 of the: Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.08.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Electrical Code as amended by Title 27 Los Angeles County Electrical Code appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.08.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. ,Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be r punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. 3 Section 6 . Section 15.12.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.010 California Plumbing Code as amended by Los Angeles County Plumbing Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), which provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare by regulating the installation or alteration of plumbing and drainage, materials, venting, wastes, traps, interceptors, water systems, sewers, gas piping, water heaters and other related products, and workmanship in the City, provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and provides for penalties the violations thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, is hereby adopted by reference, and all conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection atthe City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 7 . Section 15.12.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.12.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of-the 2010 California Plumbing Code as amended by Title 28 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.12.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not L excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 8 Section 15.16.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.010 California Mechanical Code as amended by Los Angeles County Mechanical Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), which regulates and controls the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of heating, venting, cooling, refrigeration systems, or other miscellaneous heat - producing appliances in the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provides for penalties for violations thereof, with certain changes and amendments thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 9 . Section 15.16.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 15.16.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of.the 2010 California Mechanical Code as amended by Title 29 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.16.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated E pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. ' Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 10 Section 15.18.010 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.18.010 California Residential Code as amended by Los Angeles County Residential Code adopted. (A) The 2010 Residential Building Code as amended by Title 30 Los Angeles County Residential Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of one and two- dwelling buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection, of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 11 Section 15.18.040 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.18.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Residential Code as amended by Title 30 Los Angeles County Residential Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.18.010, or of any permit or license granted there under, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 12 Section 15.20.010 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 15.20.010 California Green Standards Code as amended by Los Angeles County Green Standards Code adopted. (A) The 2010 Green Standards Code as amended by Title 31 Los Angeles County Building Code (adopted November 23, 2010, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, which regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the City, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully setforth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 11 Section 15.20.040 is hereby added to the Rosemead Municipal Code and reads as follows: 7 15.18.040 Violations - Penalties Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code as amended by Title 31 Los Angeles County Residential Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.18.010, or of any permit or license granted there under, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 12 . Section 8.24.010 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 8.24.010 California Fire Code as amended by Los Angeles County Fire Code adopted. (A) The 2010 California Fire Code as amended by Title 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code (adopted November 30, 2010 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors), together with their appendices, prescribing regulations:generally governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosions, and provide for penalties for violations thereto, are hereby adopted by reference, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed. (B) All of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of said codes, together with their appendices, one copy of which will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the City Clerk's office, are hereby referred to, adopted and made part of this chapter as if fully set forth in this chapter with the exceptions, deletions, additions, and amendments thereto as set forth in this subchapter. Section 13 . Section 8.24.040 of the Rosemead Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 2 8.24.040 Violations — Penalties. Every person violating any provision of the 2010 California Fire Code as amended by Title 32 Los Angeles County Fire Code and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 8.24.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day'that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. Section 14. The City Council hereby.makes each finding of reasonable necessity for modifications as stated separately for each such modification as identified in Los Angeles County Titles 26, 27, 28 , 29, 30, 31, and 32. These modifications to the California Building Standards Code, incorporating the uniform codes are. reasonably necessary due to the local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and the high potential for seismic activity, which make structures particularly vulnerable to rapidly spreading fires and structural damage. Section 15 . Severability. Should any section, subsection, 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, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, approved, and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 16 This Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines 15061(b)(3) as a project that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. M Section 17. The City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance to be processed according to law. Section 18 . The City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission. APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11"' DAY of January, 2011 YES: NO: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: GARY TAYLOR, MAYOR ATTEST: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM RACHEL RICHMAN, CITY ATTORNEY 10 * NEW 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODES SUMMARY OF CHANGES BUILDING DEPARTMENT INFORMATION BULLETIN DATE: SEPTEMBER. 15, 2010 TO: ALL INTERESTED BUILDING DESIGN PROFESSIONALS FROM: BUILDING OFFICIAL SUBJECT: NEW CALIFORNIA BUIIDING.STANDARDS CODES SUMMARY OF CHANGES California has recently adopted a new series of Building Standards Codes and they are now available for purchase. All local jurisdictions will be required to enforce these new codes starting January 2011. The following is a list of the new Building Standards Codes, reference document and a summary of the significant changes. All proiects submitted for permit application on or after January 1, 2011 will need to show complete conformance to these new codes. Project review, approval and permit issuance may be slowed or rejected if they do conform to these new standards. The following codes and references are the minimum now necessary for design and construction. Additional codes, references, reports and other State or Local laws may be applicable depending on the project design requirements and local conditions. Note that the California Residential Code and the California Green Building Code (CALGreen) are new documents not previously adopted in California 1 2010 CODE I California Building Code, Vols 1 & 2 California Residential Code (New) California Plumbing Code California Mechanical Code California Electrical Code California Energy Code California Green Building Code (New) California Fire Code California Reference Standards Code REQUIRED REFERENCE STANDARDS ASCE 7 -05 (Minimum Design Loads) AISC 341 -05 (2005 Seismic Design for Steel Bldgs.) AISC 358 -05 (Prequalified Connections for Special and Intermediate Moment Frames) AISC 360 -05 (2005 Steel Specsl3 ed) ACI 318 -08 (Concrete Design) ACI 530 -08 (Masonry Design) AF &PA/NDS -05 (Wood Design) General information about the code development and adoption process may be found at the California Building Standards Commission website at: www.bse.ca.gov /default.htm General purchase information may be found at the International Code Council website at: www. iccsafe.org /ca2010 , C:\Doeuments and Settings \gmolleda \Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files \Content.Ouflwk \4OC7LTl U \Codeinfo SummofChangcs_2010.doc Page 1 of SUMMARY OF CHANGES - 2010 CALIFORNIA CODES BUILDING CODE CHANGES— GENERAL SUMMARY, ALL CODES: I. California has adopted the nation's first green building code known as the California Green Building Code (CALGreen). These requirements are all new and have significant impact on all building types. 2. All structural design requirements require the use of additional supplemental Reference Standards from various professional organizations such as AISC, ASCE, ACI, etc. 3. The disabled access requirements for both multifamily and commercial occupancies have very few changes. See CBC Chapters 1 1 A (Housing) & I 1 B (Commercial). 4. California has now adopted the International Residential Code with California amendments as the new residential code. Significant changes are now applicable to residential construction. 5. The 2010 Energy Conservation Code requirements are similar to the current 2008 regulations. 6. The plumbing and mechanical codes are based on the current 2006 IAPMO Uniform Plumbing and Uniform Mechanical Codes and have minor changes. 7. The electrical code is based on the current 2008 National Electric Code and has minor changes. BUILDING CODE CHANGES— RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES ( * NEW * CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODF): 1. The California Residential Code is completely new and is a separate document applicable to detached one & two family dwellings. This Code covers all structural requirements for "conventional construction" and non - structural aspects of dwelling construction. 2. The requirements for Multi- family residential projects are found in the California Building Code. 3. Residential Fire Sprinklers are now required in all new residential construction (Sec. R313.2) 4. Townhouses (not more than three stories) are included in the Residential Code. 5. The Occupancy Separation between dwellings and a garage or carport is found in Sec. R302.5 & .6. 6. New dwellings equipped with fire sprinklers, require a one -hour rated exterior property line firewall with no openings when less than three feet to the property line. (Sec. R302.1) 7. Guardrails (guards) for all residential dwelling units (inside and outside) are required to be 42 inches in height. (Sec. 8312.2) 8. In addition to smoke alarms, Carbon Monoxide alarms are required in new dwellings units. (Sec. R315) 9. Exiting from floors above or below the first floor has been revised to limit the maximum travel distance to 50 feet. (Sec. R311.4) BUILDING CODE CHANGES— COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCIES: 1. Wall and opening protection, allowable areas and area increases, number of stories, and sprinkler requirements are found in Chapters 3, 4 and 5 and 9. 2. Mixed -use Occupancy requirements are located Sec. 508. 3. Type of Construction requirements and designations are located in Chap. 6. 1 4: Fire rated wall terminology, construction and application are located in Chap. 7. CADowments and Settings \gmolleda \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \Content.Outlwk \4OC7LTl U\ Codclnfo_SummotChanges_2010.doc Page 2 of 3 t 5. Means of egress are located in Chap. 10. BUILDING CODE CHANGES — STRUCTURAL PROVISIONS: 1. The structural design for residential dwellings_ is now found in the new California Residential Code. - All other design is found in the California Building Code Residential construction may use conventional framing (where structure is no irregular) per the CRC or engineered design using the CBC. (Sec. R301.1.3) 2. All structural design methods refer to applicable reference standards published by the various corresponding technical committees or organizations such as AISC, ACI, ASCE, AF &PA/NDS, etc. Engineers must have these documents to design structures in wood, steel, concrete, masonry, etc. 3. All design forces, including seismic design forces, are established in CRC Secs. R301.2, R602, CBC Chap. 16 and ASCE 7 -05. 4. Seismic design requires the determination of Site Classification and Seismic Design Categories. CRC Sec. R301.2.2 and CBC Sec. 1613. 5. Seismic design methodology is per CBC Sec. 1613 and ASCE 7 -05, Chap. 12. 6. Seismic Base Shear, vertical and horizontal distribution and other seismic design requirements are found in ASCE 7 -05, Sec. 12.8 through 12.14. 7. Seismic Design Categories now include the,new categories Do, Di and D2. (R301.2.2.1) 8. Assistance in the determination of Seismic besign Categories can be found on the USGS website at: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/hazinalis/design 9. Seismic design for steel buildings resides in the AISC publication: "Seismic Design for Steel Buildings ". The use of the FEMA guidelines are not applicable. 10. Seismic design for most structures in Southern California, including most new single- family dwellings not using the CRC, will require the use of a site - specific soils report. (CBC Sec. 1802.2 & 1802.2.7) 11. The CRC requires 3000 psi concrete in Seismic Design Categories Do , DI and D2. (CRC Sec. R404.1.2.3.1) 12. Flexible diaphragms are now considered with design provisions and restriction in both CBC Chap. 16 and ASCE 7 -05. 13. Conventional construction is permitted with a significant number of restrictions and limitations in Seismic Design Categories D & E (Southern California). CRC Sec. 301.1.3 & CBC Sec. 2308. 14. Wood Truss design drawings require specific design and detail information as well as specific submittal requirements. (CBC Sec. 2303.4)- BUILDING CODE CHANGES — CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, PROVISIONS ( * NEW * CALGREENL 1. The CALGreen Code is completely new and is a separate document applicable to all new residential and non - residential construction. 2. Establishes sustainable construction practices in planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, material conservation and resource efficiency and environmental quality. 3. Sets minimum mandatory Green Building Standards and may include optional improved "tiers ". CADocuments and Settings \ginolleda\Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files\ Content. Outlook\ 4OC7LTIU\ Codelnfo_SummotChanges_2010.doc Page 3 of off. OF • USING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP Comparison of Current Requirements to 2010 CALGREEN Mandatory Requirements Effective January 1, 2011 Item Current Requirement n t 2010 M/'Gree Requirement DIUISION 4.1 — PLANNING AND DESIGN Section 4.106.2 applies to construction projects less than one acre which Storm water Currently the SWRCB has are outside the scope of the California State Water Resources Control management regulations which govern Board ( SWRCB). Requires a method to be specified. This section will and retention storm water management help prevent flooding of adjacent property and prevent pollution from during during construction on storm water runoff by retaining soil on -site or by providing filtering to construction sites more than one acre. restrict sedimentation from reaching storm water drainage systems and receiving streams or rivers. Examples are given. Basic requirement that Section 4.106.3 specifies that surface drainage must be planned. surface water must flow Drainage patterns must be analyzed and a method developed to Surface away from the building, manage site and building drainage. Some examples of measures which drainage but no specific could be used are included. The method and management of surface requirement or water on the site must be identified and included in the construction documentation is required. documents. DIVISION 4.2 - ENERGY EFFICIENCY Energy Regulated by the Section 4.201.1 clarifies that the California Energy Commission (CEC) Efficiency California Energy Code adopts regulations to establish the minimum level of energy efficiency a structure that is heated or cooled must meet or exceed. DIVISION 4.3 -WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION Section 4.303.1 reduces indoor water use by at least 20 %. The code provides a prescriptive and a performance method to meet the requirements. Prescriptive: Showerheads 5 2.0 gpm @ 80psi HCD currently adopts Lavatory Faucets 5 1.5 gpm @ 60psi maximum flush rates for toilets and the California Kitchen Faucets 5 1.8 gpm @ 60psi Indoor water Energy Commission Water Closets 5 1.28 gal /flush' use (CEC) adopts appliance _ Urinals 5.5 gal /flush standards which limit water use of appliances and fixtures. Performance: Perform a calculation to show a 20% reduction using the worksheets provided in Chapter 8. 'Includes dual flush toilets with an effective flush volume of 1.28 gallons or less. The effective flush volume is the average volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush. Section 4.303.2 clarifies multiple showerheads would not be allowed to exceed the required 20% indoor water use reduction. The flow of Multiple Not covered. multiple showerheads must be combined and the sum of those showerheads combined flow rates cannot exceed the maximum showerhead flow rate specified in the code. Section 4.304.1 requires that irrigation controllers which are installed at Irrigation Not covered. the time of final inspection must be weather- or soil moisture -based Controllers controllers capable of delaying an irrigation cycle during wet weather. o� DE PARTMENT OF HOUSING AN ' w' DIVISION 4.4 - MATERIAL CONSERVATION & RESOURCE EFFICIENCY Section 4.406.1 requires covering and sealing of openings to prevent the passage of rodents. It is different from the CEC requirements used to Joint or opening The plumbing code and restrict infiltration and exfiltration between conditioned and unconditioned mechanical code cover space. This condition is prevalent at cuts in wall plates for plumbing protection some penetrations. piping and is most often filled with insulation which does not deter rodents. This section requires openings to be sealed with materials which cannot be penetrated by rodents. Sections 4.408.1, 4.408.2, 4.408.2.1, 4.408.2.2 require the use of a local jurisdiction's waste management plan when available or to establish a waste management plan for the diversion of waste during construction. This section includes a list of waste reduction methods that must be Construction May be covered by some included in the plan. Additionally, this section establishes a requirement waste reduction local ordinances. to recycle and /or salvage for reuse a minimum of 50% of nonhazardous construction waste or demolition debris. This section also requires documentation of compliance with the plan to be provided. Sample forms and worksheets which may be used to show compliance are provided in Chapter 8. The plumbing code Operation and requires manuals for Section 4.410.1 requires that educational materials, operation and maintenance graywater systems to be maintenance manuals and other important information are provided to manual available to inspectors occupants and owners to ensure buildings and equipment are properly and to remain with the maintained. property. DIVISION 4.5 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Section 4.503.1 requires that any installed gas fireplace shall be a direct - May be covered by some vent sealed- combustion type. Any installed woodstove or pellet stove Fireplaces local ordinances. shall comply with US EPA Phase II emission limits where applicable. yt/oodstoves, pellet stoves and fireplaces shall also comply with local ordinances. Covering of Section 4.504.1 requires that duct openings, permanent mechanical ductwork and equipment and other related ventilation components that will be used to mechanical Not covered. move air in the building after occupancy be protected from contamination equipment during construction. Contaminants can reduce the efficiency of the space conditioning equipment and contribute to poor air quality. Sections 4.504.2 through 4.504.5 and the related tables establish limits Not covered on a for VOC emissions in adhesives, paints, sealants and other coatings. statewide basis. A couple The VOC limitations also include carpet, carpet cushions and carpet pad VOC limits of local air boards have adhesives. A table addressing formaldehyde limits for trim and other VOC limits which primarily finish materials is also provided. VOC emissions for these products target outdoor air. must also be verified. HCD will provide a sample form for tracking these values. Section 4.505.2.1 provides explicit requirements for the installation of vapor barriers in slab on grade foundations and specifies an aggregate base of %" or larger material must be used as a capillary break. The Current requirement does section also clarifies that the vapor barrier must be placed above the Capillary break not provide a prescriptive aggregate and in direct contact with the concrete slab. This proposal method of compliance. also will allow equivalent methods to be used provided the same protections will be maintained. This section will reduce moisture and mold issues that can negatively affect indoor air quality as well as damage Floor coverings. DEPARTMENT OF • DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 4.5 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (Continued) Depending on the type of Section 4.505.3 requires moisture content to be verified prior to materials, mill moisture enclosure of a wall or Floor cavity which can lead to the growth of mold or Moisture levels range between 15% other biological growth by requiring the moisture content of construction content and 20% and do not materials and insulation to be verified prior to approval to enclose wall address storage or and Floor cavities with drywall or other finish surfaces. The section also construction during wet provides instruction on where the readings are to be taken. weather. Section 4.507.1 requires whole house fans to have insulated louvers or ® Whole house Not covered covers which close when the fan is off. The minimum required insulation fans value is R-4.2. Bath exhaust Not covered. Section 4.506.1 requires fans to be ENERGY STAR compliant and be fans controlled by a humidistat. Section 4.507.2 requires that calculations far the entire system must be provided Currently minimal and also allows the designer to use alternative design temperatures if the Heating and requirements for heat loss published values do not accurately reflect the temperatures in the region. In cooling system and heat gain and duct addition, HCD is proposing an exception to allow latitude to use appropriate design systems are required. design temperatures that accurately reflect the design needs of buildings instead of relying on broad based climate information that may not be accurate for a specific area. K& I T ALEA & SF Kft %8WINCTOR @91flq0MT0W Installer and Currently there is no Section 702.1 requires installers of HVAC systems to be trained or certified. inspector qualifications requirement that HVAC installers be trained. Guidance is provided to give examples of training that may be acceptable. Special inspector Only covered for structural Section 702.2 requires third party inspectors to be trained in the areas they inspect. Guidance is provided to provide examples of training that may be qualifications material inspections. acceptable.