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Ordinance 2714CITY OF ALEDA ORDINANCE NO. New Series 2714 AMENDING THE ALEDA MUICIPAL CODE 0ING CHAPTER XIII (BUILDING AND HOUSING) , ARTICLE I (BUILDING REGULTIONS), ARTICLE II (ELECTRICAL REGULTIONS, MiJ ARTICLE III (PLUMBING REGULTIONS) TO ADOPT THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION, THE 1993 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CHAI CAL CODE AN APPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO; BY AMENDING CHPTER (FIRE PREVENTION) TO ADOPT THE 1994 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AND APPROVING CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO BY RENUERING THE ALEDA HOUS ING CODE; AN BY MAKING CERTAIN CONFORMING AMENDMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ALEDA MUICIPAL CODE The City Council of the City of Alameda does hereby ord in as follows: Section 1 The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by repealing Articles I, II and III of Chapter XIII in their entirely. Section 2 The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by adding a new Article I to Chapter XIII of the Alameda Municipal Code which shall read as follows: ARTICLE UNIFORM CODES RELATING TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION MAINIENANCE 13-ALAMEDA BUILDING CODE 13 -1.1 Adoption of Uniform Building Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, including the generic fire-resistive assemblies listed in the Fire Resistance Design Manual, Twelfth Edition, dated August 1988, published by the Gypsum Association as referenced in Tables Nos. 43-A, 43-B and 43-C, including Appendix Chapter Division I (Barriers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs), Chapter 12, Division II (Sound Transmission Control), Chapter 15 .(Re-roofing), Chapter 29 (Minimum Plumbing Fixtures), Chapter 31, Division III (Patio Covers), Chapter 33 (Excavation and Grading) is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Building Code. 13-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Uniform Building Code. Edition a. Section 106.4 of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 is amended to read as follows: Section 106.Expiration Every permitissued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire bylimi tation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or workauthorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days, or if allwork authorized by such permit is not completed and finalized within 365 days fromthe date of such permit. Before such work canbe recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and a new full permit fee therefor shall be paid. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply to the Building and Housing Code Hearing and Appeals Board for an extension of time wi thin which work may commence under thatpermit when the permittee is unable to commence or complete work wi thin the timerequired by this section for good andsatisfactory reasons. The Building and Housing Hearing and Appeals Board may extend the time for action by the permittee for aperiod not exceeding 180 days on writtenrequest by the permittee showing thatcircumstances beyond the control of thepermittee have prevented action from beingtaken. No permit may be extended more than once.b. Section 107.2 of the Uniform Building Code, Edition, is amended to read as follows:1994 Section 107.2 Permit Fees The fee for permits and inspections shall be established by resolution of the City Council.c. Section 107.3 of the Uniform Building Code, Edition, is amended to read as follows:1994 Section 107.3 Plan Review Fees When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 106.1, a Plan Review Fee shall be paidat the time of submitting plans and spec if ications for review. Said Plan Review Fee shall be established by resolution of the Ci ty Council. The Plan Review Fee for identical buildings in the same tract shall be twenty-five percent (25%) of the full Plan Review Fee. This provision is applicable only when each building is to be constructed from identical plans and specifications as approved for the original building. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional Plan Review Fee shall be charged.d. Section 904.1 of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Section 904.1 General Fire extinguishingsystems required by this Code shall installed in accordance with the requirementsof this section, except that such systemsshall be installed in all buildings or structures hereinafter constructed which: Are two (2) stories or more , irrespective of height; or Are thirty-five (35) feet or more in height as that term is defined by this Code Have a total aggregate floor 5, 000 square feet or more; or area of Are added to, repaired or remodelled, ifthe cost of addition, repair remodeling is over 50% of the current assessed value of the building and meets the criteria as defined above. In the event that another section of the Alameda Building Code is more restrictive, then that section will apply. Except.ions to the above: R-3 occupanciesas def ined by Table SA of this Code are excluded from the automatic sprinkler system requirements of this chapter. Fire hose threads used in connection withfire-extinguishing systems shall be nationalstandard hose thread or as approved by thef ire department. The location ' of fire department connections shall be approved by thedepartment. hosefire In buildings used for high-piled combustible storage, fire protection shall be accordance with the Alameda Fire Code.e. Section 1503 of. the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, is amended by inserting the following ahead of the first paragraph: Section 1503 Roof Coverinq Requirements . Anyroof installed on any structure with an occupancy classification of "R" or "U shall have a fire rating of Class A, which complieswith the Section 1504.Class A. RoofCoverings.f. Section 1503.1 is added to the Uniform Building Code , 2994 Edition , to read as follows: Sec':ion 1503.Spark Arrestersubstantially constructed spark arrester having a mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch shall be installed on all operational chimneys on any building when the building is re-roofed. g. Section 1514 of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition is amended by adding section 1514.1 to read as follows: Section 1514.Roof covering RequirementsWhen re-roofing any structure with occupancy classification of "R" or ", the fire rating of the roof assembly shall be Class A, in compliance with Section 1504. 13 -Findings. Subdivisions (d) through (g) of Section 13-1.2 are based upon the following findings: Pursuant to Sections 17958.and 17958.of the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that the modifications of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, contained in subdivisions (d) through (g) of Section 13 -1., are reasonablynecessary because of certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of Alameda which are more specifically described as follows: (a) The City of Alameda is an island community with access dependent upon bridges and underwater tubes and, in the event of a disaster , could be completely isolated from outsideassistance. (b) The City of Alameda is adjacent to several earthquake faults, which make buildings and structures susceptible to structural ruptures and fires. (c) The entire municipal water supply for the City of Alameda is transported via three aqueducts which are vulnerable to earthquake and tidal flooding. (d) Alameda is a low-lying island community with soil and groundwater condi tions which are corrosive to metals. (e) The City of Alameda airport landing and takeoff zones. lies in the path of three 13 -1. 4 Copy of Unifor. Building Code with City Clerk. A copy of the Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition, has been deposi ted in the Office of the City Clerk of the City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by thepublic. 13 -1. 5 Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporationto erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove , convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same tobe done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of the Alameda Building Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of tbe provisions of this Alameda Building Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and such violation may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 13-Construction Without A Per.it. Any person, firm or corporation that commences anyconstruction without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit , payan amount, in addition to the ordinary permit fee required, quadruple the permit fee otherwise required. 13-ALAMEDA CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION 13-Adoption of Uniform Code for Building Conservation. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 1994 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials is hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Code for Building Conservation. 13-Copy of Uniform Code for Building Conservation with City Clerk A copy of the Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 1994 Edition, has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk ofthe City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. 13-Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporationto erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same tobe done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this Alameda Code for Building Conservation. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Code of Building Conservation shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each person shall be deemedguilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Alameda Code of Building Conservation is committed, continued, or permi tted, and such violation may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1- 1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 13 -Construction withut A Permit. A:y person, firm or corporation that commences any construction without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if absequently permitted to obtain a permit, payan amc'nt, in addition to tbe ordinary permit fee required, quadruple tbe permit fee otherwise required. 13 -ALAMEDA ELECTRICAL CODE 13-Adoption of National Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the National ElectricalCode, 1993 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be know as the AlamedaElectrical Code. 13-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the National Electrical Code.a. Article 100 of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following definition: SPECIAL WIRING DISTRICT - The Special Wiring District includes the following areas: Park Street from 130' south of San Jose Avenue to the estuary and extending 150' east and west of the respective east and west curbs. Webster Street from the south end to Tyan Street, extending 150 east and west of the respecti ve east and west curbs. South Shore Commercial area. These Special Wiring Districts apply only to rewiring and additions to existing buildings in these areas, except those buildings which have been declared historic by federal, state or local governments.b. Article 21D-Color Code for Branch Circuits of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: (c)Underqround Conductors Underground conductors of a multiwire branch circuit installed in raceway shall each be of color or distinguishing characteristic to identify the phase by which it is supplied, and each conductor of the same identification shall be connected to the same phase.c. Article 210-Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. (a) Dwellinq Units. (3)of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles installed outdoors shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.d. Sections (e) and (g) of Article 210-52 Dwellinq UnitReceptacle Outlets of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended as follows: (e) in dwelling units for new construction and when electrical upgrading is done, a 125volt ground fault circuit interrupterprotected receptacle shall be installed to serve the front yard area. (g) Garages. One receptacle outlet shall beinstalled in the ceiling of residential garages having overhead opening type doors, at a point convenient for the installation of an electric door operator, at each such door.e. Article 229-Branch Circuits Required, (b) Small ADDl iance Branch Circuits Dwellinq Unit of the National Electrical Code , 1993 Edition , is amended by adding the following: Each such circuit shall be limited to six (6)outlets. An individual 20-ampere branch circui t shall be provided for each kitchenwaste disposer, gas furnace blower,dishwasher , and other fixed appliance ratedover 1,000 watts.f. Article 230-Racewav Seal of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Edition , is amended by adding the following: Raceways or ducts within the underground box shall also be sealed. g. Article 230-26 Point of Attachment of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Unless special permission is granted in advance to do otherwise, the location of the point of service drop support or attachment ona building shall be at that portion of the bui 1 ding facing and nearest to the street,alley, easement, or publi c way on which islocated the utility's pole having facilities for rendering service of the type required to fit the needs of the particular installationinvolved. The point of attachment shall be the portionof the service conduit adj acent to the servicehead. The service conduit shall be securely fastened to structure served and space provided for attachment of a service drop strain clamp by the serving utility. The ol1ter or upper end of the overhead service condui t shall not overhang or proj ect horizontally more than eighteen inches (18") beyond the last point at which the conduit issupported and fastened. In cases where it is necessary to obtain therequired height for support of the service drops by extending the service conduit above the roof of the building, only rigid metallic conduit shall be used for this purpose and shall not be smaller than one and one-quarterinches (1 1/4"1 trade size, not to extend more than thirty inches (30" ) beyond the last support for periscope service without brace. If nonferrous metal conduit is used, it shall not be smaller than two inches (2").h. Article 230-30 Insulation of the National ElectricalCode, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting the exceptions and adding the following: Service entrance conductors entering buildingsor other structures shall be insulated. Conductors installed in underground racewaysshall have XHHW, THW or other suitable insulation as listed in 75 column of Table 310-16 of the National Electrical Code.i. Article 230-32 Protection Aqainst Damaqe of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is deleted. j. Article 230-40 Number of Service Entrance Conductor Sets of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting Exception No.k. Article 230-41 Insulation of Service Entrance Conductors of the National Electrical Code. 1993 Edition, amended by deleting Exception (d) and adding the following: Ends of service conductors in underground boxes shall be sealed to prevent entrance of moisture. I. Article 230-43 Wirinq Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Except when installed as busways or cablebus,all service entrance conductors in or buildings shall be installed in rigid metalconduit. Service entrance conduits installed to supply single and duplex family units shall not be smaller than one and one-quarter inch (1 1/4")trade size. m. Article 230-49 Protection Aqainst Physical Damaqe Undercro'J.nd of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, amended by adding the following: Underground service entrance conductors shall be installed in rigid metal conduit or rigidnon-metallic conduit sized not smaller than one and one-quarter inch (1 1/4"). On utilitypoles conduit risers shall be rigid non- metallic up to a height above grade of eightfeet n. Article 230-54 Connections at Service Head of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: The service head shall be located on that portion of the building served which is facing the serving line. The service head shall be located at that height which will allow for the proper clearance of the service drop over street, curb and sidewalk. This will requirethat the service head for residentialoccupancies be not less .than twelve feet, sixinches (12 16") above the driveway where the drops may cross a private driveway, and not less than ten feet, six inches (10 6") above the ground where persons may walk, other than a public walk, which requires a clearance of sixteen feet (16') above the curb. I f the heigbt of the building involved is suchthat these clearance heights cannot be maintained, then a periscope-type service or some other auxiliary structure shall be resorted to. In the event that a periscope- type service is used, it may be placed on the side of the building served not more than eighteen inches (18") back of the wall which is facing the serving line.o. Article 230-70 General. (a) Location of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: The service disconnecting means shall located at a readily accessible point nearest to the entrance of the service conductors, andin residential property shall be accessible from the exterior, except where a meter room is provided. Such service disconnecting means shall not be installed under show windows, or in the cases of multiple occupancies, in any location not readily accessible to all parties concerned. p. Article 230-71 Maximum Number of Disconnects of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: A separate service disconnecting means shallbe provided for each separately meteredsubdivision of the service conductors. Swi tches or circuit breakers accessible from the exterior of the building shall be limited to one for each meter; in new construction however, exceptions will be granted in cases involving provisions for the installation of maj or household appliances, provided that theovercurrent devices are contained within a single panel board assembly approved for the purpose, in which case the number of circuitsshall be limited to six (6). More than six(6) disconnects will require maindisconnect. The service disconnecting meanssh~ll have provisions for locking eachsubservice disconnect in the "Off" position with a utility-type seal. q. Article 230-72 Grouping of Disconnects of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Wben disconnect constitutes the feeder disconnect to a single occupancy of a two or more occupancy building, this disconnect shall de-energize all outlets within this occupancy and only those other outlets that are for theexclusive use of the tenants of thisoccupancy. This disconnect shall have a provision for sealing in the "Off" positionwith a utility-type seal.r. Article 240-24 Location in or on Premises. (b) OCCUDant to Have Ready Access of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: In new installations, not more than two feeder or branch-ciIcuit overcurrent devices shall be installed on the load side of any meter in any meter cabinet opening to the exterior of a building. For a larger number of overcurrent devices, a distribution center shall provided at a suitable location within thebuilding. Exceptions to this rule will be granted in cases involving provision for the installation of major household appliances, provided that the overcurrent devices are contained within a single panel board assembly approved for the purpose. In apartment houses and other buildings of mul tiple occupancy, branch circuit overcurrent devices which are located in an apartment orportion of the building intended to separately occupied by a tenant will not be considered as being readily accessible if theyprotect circuits supplying any outlets or equipment not for this exclusive use of thistenant. The overCUl"rent device may be located in a commonly accessible location, but all circuits supplying individual apartments in multi-family dwellings shall be confined to eachindi vidual apartment served. S. Article 250-43 Fastened in Place or Connected bv Permanent Wirinq Methods (Fixed) - Specific. (f) Garaqes. Theaters. and Motion Picture Studios of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting the exception.t. Article 250-43 Fastened in Place or Connected bv Permanent Wirina Methods (Fixed) - Specific. (q) Electric Siqns the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting the except ion.u. Article 250-80 BQndinq of Pipinq Systems of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: General. Interior and exterior hot and. cold water system shall be bonded to the neutralbuss and the interior gas piping. Such connection shall not be located in under-the- floor crawl spaces.v. Article 250-81 Groundinq Electrode Svstem of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: The concrete encased electrode described in 250-81 (c) shall be installed during the construction of all new buildings as the primary ground and when new foundations are constructed for existing buildings. A groundrod electrode shall be installed at theservice entrance location at time al teration or installation of service toexisting buildings as a primary grounding means. w. Article 300-Conductors. (c) Conductors of Different Systems of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: (3) Conductors Supplied bv Individual Disconnectinq Means in Two or More Occupancy Buildinqs Conductors or circuits derived from a sub-service disconnecting means for an occupancy shall not occupy the same wiringenclosure, cable, or raceway with conductors for other occupancies. Exception 1. Emergency circuit wiring Exception 2. Group-mounted service boards in single enclosures and auxiliary gutters at service switchboardlocation. Edition, x. Article 320 of the National Electrical Code, 1993 is deleted. y. Article 331-4 Uses Not Permitted of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: (8) In the Special Wiring Districts, other than in ne construction.z. Article 333-Use of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Armored cable may only be used for concealed or exposed work in wood frame construction, or by special permission when other wiring methods are impracticable. It is limited touse on circuits not exceeding 300 volts between conductors or 150 volts to ground. Armored cables Type AC, ACT, and ACL may not be installed in the Special Wiring Districts. aa. Article 336-Uses Permitted of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: (1) Nonmetallic-sheathed cable may be used in the hollow spaces of walls and ceilings of wood frame construction and must be concealed by the permanent finish of the building. It is limited to use on circuits not exceeding 300 volts between conductors or 150 volts toground. Nonmetallic-sheathed cable shall not be installed in the Special Wiring Districts or metal sided commercial buildings. bb. Article 336-12 In Unfinished Basements of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: In wood frame construction where cable is not exposed to physical damage, the cable shall either be run through bored holes in joists, parallel to joist, or on girders or running boards and shall closely follow the verticalsurface of such members. (Basements with more than three feet ) clearance joist to groundare considered exposed to physical damage. If the permanent finisb is not to be appliedat the time of request for electrical inspection, a metal-clad system of wiring shall be used in the unfinished area of thebuilding. cc. Article 336-13 In Accessible Attics of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Editio , is amended to read as follows: Cable (Size No. 14 to No. 10, inclusive) in accessible attics shall be run through holesin the joists or be protected by other approved means. dd. Conductorsdeleted. Article 338-2 Uses permitted as Service-Entrancethe National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, ee. Article 338-Uses Permitted as Branch Circuits orFeeders. (b) Grounded Conductor Not Insulated of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Service Entrance Cable Types SE, ABN, or armored may be used for ranges, wall-mounted ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, clothes dryers and water heaters, but are not permi tted as feeder in residential occupancies only. ff. Article 348-1 Use of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used in the ground floor slab or in any location where it would be in contact with the ground. gg. Article 350-5 Groundinq of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Flexible metal conduit shall conductor sized in accordance95, installed so as to flexible conduit fittings for be bonded by a with Table 250- independent of continui ty. Code, hh. Article 351-9 Groundinq of the National Electrical 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Liquid tight flexible metal conduit shall be bonded by a conductor sized in accordance withTable 250 - 95, installed so as to independent of flexible conduit fittings forcontinuity. ii. Article 373-Enclosures for Switches or Overcurrent Devices of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by delet ing the exception. jj. Article 380-Enclosure of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Conductors inArticle 373-8. enclosures shall comply with kk. Article 410-Live Parts of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Fixtures which are operated through any typeof switching device which is part of the lampholder, such as pull chain sockets, key' sockets, or push type sockets, shall not be used on the exterior of buildings orstructures or wi thin eight feet (8' )vertically or five feet (5') horizontally of a grounded surface. Fixtures in such locations shall be contro+led by wall switches. 11. Article 422-8 Flexible Cords , (d) SpecificAppliancesof the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, amended by adding the follo ing: An approved grounding type plug receptacleshall be provided for the connection of electrically powered kitchen waste disposer,built-in trash compactors, dishwashers, andfurnaces. The final connection between thepI ug receptacle and the appliance terminal housing shall be made through the use of an approved three-conductor cord and groundingtype plug assembly. Also, S.U. (fusedgrounding receptacle) or equivalent isrequired on furnaces. An approved receptacle or junction box securedto the bui lding shall be provided for the connection of fixed or stationary appliances. mm. Article 424-19 Disconnecting Means (c) Unit Swi tches as Disconnectinq Means of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Unit switches that are a part of an applianceshall require additional means fordisconnection. This disconnecting means shall be accessible to the tenant at all times. nn. Article 430-102 Location of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Where a motor and the driven machinery are not within sight from the controller location, the installation shall provide a manually-operable device, placed at the motor location, which will disconnect the motor from its source of supply. 00. Article 555-6 Wirinq Methods of the NationalElectrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by replacing Exceptions No.1 and No.2 with the following: When flexibility is required, the wiring method may be liquid-tight flexible conduit, and for extreme flexibility shall be Tye S- or ST flexible cord installed in accordance wi th Article 400. Shore to floating dock wiring method shall be cord. pp. Article 600-1 Scope of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: These provisions shall be supplementary to any and all local ordinances or regulations whichgovern the location, erection, and/or structural support of signs. qq. Article 600-Disconnect Required (a) In Siqht of Sian of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended toread as follows: In addition to the switch required by this Article, an approved disconnecting means shall be provided for the disconnecting of all signsand/or outline lighting and shall be located that it shall be within sight of the sign and/or outline lighting and under the control of authorized sign servicemen, or as approved by the Electrical Inspector, butnormally not readily accessible unauthorized persons whenever operatingvoltages are in excess of 1,000 volts. When said disconnecting means controls roof signs, it shall be located not more than six and one-half feet (6 1/21 ) above the roof. rr. Article 600-Markinq of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by adding the following: The inspection label of the Underwriters' Laboratories shall be required on all newsigns. Exceptions may be made to this requirement in the case of signs which must befabricated on the job, but such exceptionsrequire that the sign bear evidence of approval by the Electrical Inspector. ss. Article 600-10 Clearances Horizontal of the National Electrical Code, amended by adding the following: (a) Vertical1993 Edition,and No sign shall be constructed, installed, or erected which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from energized electric power lines than prescribed by the California Penal Code Section 385, the regulations of the California Public Utilities Commission General Order No. 95, Rule No.Division California. 39 , andIndustrial the orders ofSafety, State the tt. Article 680-25 Methods of Groundinq, (c) Motors the Nat ional Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting Exception No. uu. Article 725-38 Wirinq Methods and Materials on LoadSide. (a) Separation from Electric Liqht, Power and Class 1Conductors, (1) Open Conductors of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting Exception No. vv. Article 725-38 Wirinq Methods and Materials on LoadSide, (a) Separation from Electric Liqht, Power , and Class 1Conductors, (2) In Enclosures, Racewavs, Cable Travs, and Cables the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is amended by deleting Exception No.(a). ww. Article 1000 Administrative Provisions is added to the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, to read as follows: 1 000.1 Unlawful to do Certain Work Without Permi t. It shall be unlawful for any person toinstall, alter, repair, add to, or change anyelectrical equipment in, on, or about any building without first having obtained from the City of Alameda a permit authorizing the person to do the work. 1000.2 Applications for Permits All applications for permits shall be made in writing and shall be in such form and detail, and shall give such relevant information, as shall be prescribed and required by the Cityof Alameda. In any case deemed necessary by the Building Official, plans, diagrams, andspecifications, gi ving such details of the proposed work as may be required, shall befiled before permit is issued; provided, however, that plans shall not be required for small jobs that can be fully and adequatelydescribed in writing. The Building Official may in any case refuse to issue a permit if it shall for any reason appear that the proposed work will not be donein compliance with, or that the work when completed will not comply with, all provisions of this section, and rules and regulations thereto pertaining. 1000.3 Permits; General Provisions Concerninq. Every permit issued by the Building Official der the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or workauthorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days, or if allwork authorized by such permit is not completed and finalized within 365 days fromthe date of such permit. Before such work canbe recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and a new full permit fee therefor shall be paid. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply to the Building and Housing Code Hearing and Appeals Board for an extension of time wi thin which work may commence under thatpermit when the permittee is unable to commence or complete work within the timerequired by this section for good andsatisfactory reasons. The Building and Housing Hearing and Appeals Board may extend the time for action by the permittee for aperiod not exceeding 180 days on writtenrequest by the permittee showing thatcircumstances beyond the control of thepermi t tee have prevented action from beingtaken. No permit may be extended more than once. 1000.4 Unlawful to Conceal Equipment Before Inspection Wirinq or Other It shall be unlawful for any person to lath over, seal, or in any manner cover or conceal, or to cause to be lathed over, sealed, or in any manner covered or concealed, any wiring or other electrical equipment, for installation of which a permit is herein required, until such wiring or other electrical equipment shall have been inspected and approved by the Ci ty of Alameda. The City shall have. the power to remove, or require the removal of any obstruction that prevents proper inspection of any electrical equipment. 1000.5 Permit Fees. The fee for permits and inspections shall be established by resolution of the City Council. 1000.6 Temporary Service Connection The Building Official may, at his/her discretion, prior to final inspection and approval of any electrical equipment, or atother times, grant permission for temporary supply of electrical energy to, and temporary use of, the electrical equipment, if his/her judgment, the electrical equipment is in such condition that current may be used therein without danger to life or property and if there exists a reasonable urgent necessity for such temporary use. Such permission shall be subj ect to revocation at any time and shall automatically expire at the termination of the period of time for which it is granted. 13-Findings. Subdivisions a through vv of Section 13-2 are based upon the following findings: Pursuant to Sections 17958.and 17958.of the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that themodifications of the National Electric Code, 1993 Edition contained in subdivisions a through vv of Section 13-2, arereasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of Alameda which are more specifically described as follows: (a) The City of Alameda is an island community with access dependent upon bridges and underwater tubes and, in the event of a disaster, could be completely isolated from outside assistance. (b) The City of Alameda is adjacent to severalearthJake faults, which make buildings and structures susceptible to structural ruptures and fires. (c) The entire municipal water supply for the City of Alameda is transported via three aqueducts which are vulnerable to earthquake and tidal flooding. (d) Alameda is a low-lying island community with soil and groundwater conditions which are corrosive to metals. (e) The City of Alameda lies airport landing and takeoff zones. the path of three 13 - 3 .Copy of National Electrical Code with City Clerk. A copy of the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk of the City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by thepublic. 13 - 3.Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporationto erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove , convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same tobe done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this Alameda Electrical Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Alameda Electrical Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and suchviola:ion may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeancr pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-5.1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 13 - 3.Construction Without A Permit. Any person, firm or corporation that commences any constructio without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, payan amount I in addition to the ordinary permit fee required, quadruple the permit fee otherwise required. 13 -ALAMEDA PLUMING CODE 13 -Adoption of Uniform Pluming Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, together with the index, appendices, and IAMO. Installations Standards thereto, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Plumbing Code. 13-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Unifor.Pluming Code.a. Section 103.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edi tion, is amended to read as follows: Section 103.Permit Fees The fee for permits and inspections shall be established by resolution of the City Council.b. Section 609.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Edition, is hereby amended to read as follows: 1994 Section 609.Water piping shall not be installed in or under a concrete floor slab wi thin a building.c. Section 719.7 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Edition, is hereby added to read as follows:1994 Section 719.A property line cleanout shallbe placed at the junction of the building sewer and the street lateral whenever a new building sewer is installed or when more thanfifty percent of any building sewer is replaced or repaired. Such cleanout shall be installed by the use of an approved cast iron double cleanout fitting. A cast iron risershall also be required to be extended to grade. 13-Findings. Subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 13 -4.2 are based uponthe following findings: Pursuant to Sections 17958.and 17958.of the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that the modifications of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, containedin subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 13-4.2, are reasonablynecessary because of certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of Alameda which are more specifically described as follows: (a) The City of Alameda is an island community with access dependent upon bridges and underwater tubes and, in the event of a disaster, could be completely isolated from outsideassistance. (b) The City of Alameda is adjacent to several earthquake faults, which make buildings and structures susceptible to structural ruptures and fires. (c) The entire municipal water supply for the City of Alameda is transported via three aqueducts which are vulnerable to earthquake and tidal flooding. (d) Alameda is a low-lying island community with soil and groundwater conditions which are corrosive to metals. (e) The City of Alameda lies in the path of airport landing and takeoff zones. three 13 -Copy of Unifor. Pluming Code with City Clerk. A copy of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1994 Edition, has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk of the City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. 13 - 4.Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm , or corporationto erect construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this Alameda Plumbing Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Plumbing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Alameda Plumbing Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and such violation may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 13-Construction Without A Permit. ALy person firm or corporation that commences any construction without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, payan amount, in addition to the ordinary permit fee required, quadruple the permit fee otherwise required. 13-ALAEDA MECHAICAL CODE 13 - 5.Adoption of Unifor. Mechanical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, including Appendix Chapter A, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Mechanical Code. 13-5.Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Unifor. Mechanical Code. Editic:: a. Section 115 of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 is amended by adding a new 115.1 to read as follows: Section 115.Permit Fees The fee for permi ts and inspections shall be established by resolution of the City Council. 13 - 5.Copy of Uniform Mechanical Code with City Clerk copy of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, shall be deposited in the Office of the City Clerk of the City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by thepublic. 13 - 5.Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporationto erect construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same tobe done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this Alameda Mechanical Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a rr,:.sdemeanor, and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Alameda Mechanical Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and suchviolation may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 13 - 5.Construction Without A Per.it. Any person, firm or corporation that commences any construction without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, payan amount, in addition to the ordinary permit fee required, quadruple the permit fee otherwise required. Section 3 Section 13-8 of Chapter XIII is hereby renumbered and will read as follows: 13 -ALAMEDA HOUSING CODE 13 - 6.Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Housing Code, 1994 Edition , published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Hous ing Code. 13 - 6.Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Uniform Hous ing Code. Section 302 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1994 Edition, is amended to read as follows: The fees required for any permit required under this code shall be those required for any permit required under the Alameda Building Code, Alameda Electrical Code, Alameda Plumbing Code, or Alameda Mechanical Code. The fees for the enforcement of any provision of the Alameda Housing Code shall be set by resolution of the City Council. 13 - 6 .Copy of Uniform Housing Code with City Clerk. A true copy of the Uniform Housing Code, 1994 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination of thepublic. 13 - 6.Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove f convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this Alameda Housing Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Housing Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Alameda Housing Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and such violation may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 13 - 6.Construction Without A Per.it. Any person, firm or corporation that commences anyconstruction without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, payan amount, in addition to the ordinary permit fee required, quadruple the permit fee otherwise required. Section 4 The Alameda Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting Section 15-1 (Alameda Fire Code) of Chapter XV (Fire Prevention) in its entirety and substituting the following: 15-ALAMEDA FIRE CODE 15 -Adoption of Unifor. Fire Code Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, including Appendix Chapters I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A, lI-B, II-C, II-, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-I, III-A, III-B, III-III-D, III-E, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-AND VI -G, and the Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1994Edi t ion thereof and the whole thereof, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Fire Code. 15 -1. 2 Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Uniform Fire Code.a. Section 105 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, is amended by adding a new 105.1 to read as follows: Edition, Section 105.Permit Fees The fee for permi ts and inspections shall be established by resolution of the City Council.b. Section 1003.1 of the Uniform Fire Code, is affended to read as follows:1994 Section 1003.1 General Fire extinguishingsystems required by this Code shall installed in accordance with the requirementsof this section, except that such systemsshall be installed in all buildings or structures hereinafter constructed which: Are two (2) stories or more, irrespective of height; or Are thirty-five (35) feet or more in height as that term is defined by the Uniform Building Code; or Have a total aggregate floor 000 square feet or more area of Are added to, repaired or remodelled, ifthe cost of addition, repair remodeling is over 50% of the current assessed value of the building and meets the criteria as defined above. In the event that another section of Alameda Fire Code is more restrictive, that section will apply. the then Exceptions to the above: R-3 occupancies as defined by Table SA of the Uniform Building Code are excluded from the automatic sprinkler system requirements of this chapter. Edition, c. Section 7701.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, is amended to read as follows: 1994 Section 7701.2 Limits Established bv Law Storage of explosive materials is prohibitedin: Fire Zones No.and No.2, which boundaries are designated in subsections 15- 2 and 15-3 of the Alameda Municipal Code Edition, d. Section 7902.1 of the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 is amended to read as follows: Section 7902.1 Locations Where Aboveqround TanKs are Prohibited Storage of Class I andII liquids in aboveground tanKS outside ofbuildings is prohibited in: Fire Zones No.and No.2, which boundaries are designated in subsections 15- 2 and 15-3 of the Alameda Municipal Codee. Section 8204.of the Edition, is amended to read as follows:Uniform Fire Code,1994 Section 8204.Maximum Capacity withinEstablished Limits Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of LP-gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a 2,000 gallon (7571L) water capacity in: Fire Zones No.and No.2, which boundaries are designated in subsections 15-2 and 15-2.3 of the Alameda Municipal Code Code, f. Section 6.of Appendix I-A of the Uniform Fire 1994 Edition, is amended to read as follows: 1 General Dwelling units and hotel or lodging house guest rooms that are used for sleeping purposes shall be provided with smokedetectors. Detectors shall be installed and maintained by the owner (s) in accordance with the approved manufacturer I s instructions. 15 -Findings Subdivisions 1b) through (f) of Section 15-1.2 are based upon the following findings: Pursuant to Sections 17958.and 17958.of the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that the modifications of the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, contained insubdivisions (b) through (f) of Section 15-1.2, are reasonablynecessary because of certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of Alameda which are more specifically described as follows: (a) The City of Alameda is an island community with access dependent upon bridges and underwater tubes and, in the event of a disaster, could be completely isolated from outsideassistance. (b) The City of Alameda is adjacent to severalearthquake faults, which make buildings and structures susceptible to structural ruptures and fires. (c) The entire municipal water supply for the City of Alameda is transported via three aqueducts which are vulnerable to earthquake and tidal flooding. (d) Alameda is a low-lying island community with soil and groundwater conditions which are corrosive to metals. (e) The City of Alameda lies in the path of airport landing and takeoff zones.three 15 -Copy of Uniform Fire Code with City Clerk A true copy of the Uniform Fire Code, 1994 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the . City and shall be maintained by the Clerk for use and examination of thepublic. 15 -Enforcement Officer. Any Chief, Assistant Chief or other Fire Department personnel assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau of the City Fire Department shall be an enforcement officer. 15 -Establishment and Duties of Bureau of Fire Prevention.a. The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of Alameda which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.b. The Chief in charge of the Bureau of the Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department.c. The Chief of the Fire Department may detail such members of the Fire Department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The Chief of the Fire Department shall recommend to the City Manager the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members and nonmembers of the Fire Department, and appointments made after examination shall be for an inde f ini te term with removal only for cause. 15 -New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permi ts . The Chief of the Inspection Division of the Department of Publ ic Works, the Chief of the Fire Department, and the Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard I a::.y new materials, processes or occupancies for which permits are required, in addition to those now enumerated in said Code. The Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. 15 -Appeals. Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the Alameda Fire Code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the Alameda Fire Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chief to tbe Housing and Building Code Hearings and Appeals Board, within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the Chief. 15 -Penal ties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporationto erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause or permit the same tobe done, contrary to or in violation of any provisions of this Alameda Fire Code. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Alameda Fire Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Alameda Fire Code is committed continued, or permitted, and such violation may be prosecuted and punished as an infraction or misdemeanor pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-1 of the Alameda Municipal Code. 15-Construction Without A Per.it. Any person, firm or corporation that commences any construction without first having obtained the necessary permits therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to obtain a permit, payan amount, in addition to the ordinary permit fee required, quadruple the permit fee otherwise required. Sect ion The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by adding the following to Chapter I, Section 1-(Definitions) toread: Building Official shall mean the City of Alameda ChiefBuilding Inspector. Section 6 The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by deleting Section 2 -16.1 (Building Code) of Article II, Chapter II and adding the substituting the following: 16.Building Code shall mean collectively or individually, the AlamedaBuilding Code, the Alameda Code for Building Conservation, the Alameda Electrical Code, the Alameda Plumbing Code, the Alameda Mechanical Code, the Alameda Fire Code, the Alameda Housing Code and the State Housing Laws. Section 7 The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by deleting Section 2-16.3 (a) (Duties) of Article II, Chapter II and adding the substituting the following:a. To hear and decide appeals from orders,decisions or determinations made by the Building Official regarding the application and interpretation of the Alameda BuildingCode, the Alameda Code for Building Conservation, the Alameda Electrical Code, the Alameda Plumbing Code, the Alameda Housing Code and all d terminations made by the Fire Chief regarding the application of the Alameda Fire Code. Section 8 The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by deleting the first paragraph of Section 13-62.(c) (Administration) of Chapter XIII and substituting the following:c. Appeal from Order. Any person may appeal through the designated process, the BuildingOfficial'initial determination that the building is within the scope of this article. Such appeal shall be filed with the BuildingOfficial within sixty (60) days from theservice date of the order described in paragraph b. Any such appeal shall be decided by the Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board established under Section 2-6 of the Alameda Municipal Code no later than sixty (60) days after the date that the appeal isfiled. Such appeal shall be made in writingupon appropriate forms provided therefor by the Building Official and the grounds thereof shall be stated clearly and concisely. Each appeal shall be accompanied by a filing fee as set forth by resolution of the City Council. Any person not satisfied with a determinationby the Board of Appeals may appeal said determination to the City Council. Section 9 deleting Section 15-entirety. The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by (Smoke Detectors) of Chapter XV in its Section 10 The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by deleting Section 15-(Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems) of Chapter XV in its entirety. Section 11 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect thevalidity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of thisordinance. The City Council of the City of Alameda hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses andphrases be declared unconstitutional. Section 12 All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinancehereby adopted, to the extent of such conflict only, are hereby repeal ed Section 13 The City Clerk of the City of Alameda is hereby directed to cause this ordinance to be published in the Official Newspaper of the City of Alameda. Section 14 This ordinance and the rules, regulations,provisions, requirements, orders and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect 30 days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption. Attest: jtMd Cl ty Clerk I I the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the 19th day of December , 1995, by the following vote to wit: AYES:Councilmembers Arnerich, DeWitt, Lucas, MaDnix and President Appezzato - 5. NOES:None. ABSENT:None. ABSENTENTIONS:None. IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 20th day of December , 1995. Diane B. Felsch , Clty Clerkci ty of Alameda