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Ordinance 2975CITY OF ALAMEDA ORDINANCE NO. 2975 New Series AMENDING THE ALAMEDA MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER XIII (BUILDING AND HOUSING) BY REPEALING ARTICLE I (UNIFORM CODES RELATING TO BUILDING, HOUSING AND TECHNICAL CODES) IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING NEW ARTICLE I (UNIFORM CODES RELATING TO BUILDINGHOUSING AND TECHNICAL CODES) TO ADOPT THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2007 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODETHE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND BY AMENDING CHAPTER XV (FIRE PREVENTION) BY REPEALING SECTION 15-1 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 15-1 TO ADOPT THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Alameda that: Section 1.The Alameda Municipal Code is amended by repealing Article I of Chapter XIII in its entirety. Section 2.TheAlameda Municipal Code is amended by adding a new Article I Chapter XIII oftheAlameda Municipal Code which shall read as follows: ARTICLE I. UNIFORM CODES RELATING TO BUILDING, HOUSING AND TECHNICAL CODES 13-ALAMEDA ADMINISTRATiVE CODE 13-Adoption of the Alameda Administrative Code. Except as hereinafter provided, Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Administrative Code. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 2) ModificationsAmendments and Deletions to the Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition.a. Section 103.1 of Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by substituting the words "A code enforcement agency" for "The Department of Building Safety 13- Section 105.5 of Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Section 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall expire by limitation and become null and void 36 months from the datesuch.permitis issued. Before such work can be recommenced, anew permit shall be first obtained to do sOandthe fee therefore shall be based on the work remaining after the last successful required inspection, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. Exception: Permits issued as a result a violation of Section 105.1 shall expire by limitation and become null and void 12 months from the date such permit.is issued. c. Section 108.4 of Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Section 1 08.4 Work commencing before permit.issuance..An investigation fee in addition.to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permitis then or subsequently issued.. The .investigation fee shallbe as establishedby)he City Council. The payment of such. investigation fee shall not exempt an applicanUrom compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from the penalty prescribed by law. d. Section 11 0.5 of Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is added to read as follows: Section 11 0.Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official. e. Section 112.4 of Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is added to read as follows: Section 112.4 Appeals. Any person adversely affected by any written orders decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code Electrical Code and Fire Code or any other Alameda building regulations may appeal to the Housing and Building Code Hearing and Appeals Board. Such appeal shall be filed no later than ten (10) days following the date of the written decision by filing with the Planning and Building Department an appeal form specifying the basis of the appeal.f. Section 112.5 of Appendix Chapter 1 ADMINISTRATION of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is added to read as follows: Section 112.5 Appeal Fee. The fee for filing an appeal shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The appeal fee shall be required to be paid at the time thatthe appeal application is filed with the Planning and Building Department. Appeal forms. shall not.be accepted without the appropriate appeal fee. (Ord. No. 2898N.S. S 2) 13-Copy of Alameda Administrative Code with The Planning and Building Department. A copyofthe AlamedaAdministrative Code has been deposited in the Office of the Planning and Building Department of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the Public. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 2) ALAMEDA BUILDING CODE Adoption of California Building Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code, 2007 Edition published by the California Building Standards Commission, including Appendix Chapter I (Patio Covers), ChapterJ (Grading), is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully setforth hereinaflehgth, and shal1 be known as the Alameda Building Code. (Ord. No. 2898N.S. S 2) 13- 13- Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Uniform Building Code.a. Section 310.4 of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by inserting a new section number 310.4 to read as follows: 13- 310.4 Storage Areas. Storage areas within or adjacent to R occupancies shall be restricted to one electrical receptacle and one electrical light unless otherwise approved by the Building Offcial. b. Chapter 9 of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is deleted in its entirety except for Section 901. c. Section 1208.2 of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by inserting a new exception to read as follows: Exception: In qualified historical buildings, as defined in Section 8-201 of the California Historical Building Code 2007 Edition occupiable spaces, habitable spaces and corridors shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. d. Section 1505.1 of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by inserting the following ahead of the first paragraph: Section 1505.1 Fire Classification. Any roof installed on any structure with an occupancy classification of"R" or "shall have. a fire rating of Class A, which complies with the Section 1505.2 Class A roof assemblies. as follows: Section 1510.7 is added to the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, to read Section 1510.7 Spark Arrestor. Spark arrestors in compliance with California Building Code, 2007 Edition, Section 2802 shall be installed on all operational chimneys on any building when the building is re-roofed. 13-Findings. Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958. 70f the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that the modifications of the. California Building Code, 2007 Edition, contained in subdivisions (a) through (e) of Section 13-, are reasonably 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 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. Alameda has very fine, sandy soil conditions. f. The City of Alameda lies in the path of three (2) airport landing and takeoff zones. (Ord No. 2898 N.S. S 2) 13-Copy of California Building Code with Planning and Building Department. A copy of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, has been deposited in the Office of the Planning and BuildingDepartment of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 2) 13-ALAMEDA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE 13-Adoption of California Historical Building Code. The California Historical Building Code, 2007 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Historical Building Code. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 2) Copy of California Building Code with Planning and Building Department. A copy oftheCalifornia Historical Building Code, 2007 Edition, has been deposited in the Offce of the Planning and Building Department of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public. 13- 13-ALAMEDA ELECTRICAL CODE 13.Adoption of California Electrical Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Electrical Code, 2007 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 known as the Alameda Electrical Code. (Ord. No. 2945 N.S. S 2) 13.Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the California Electrical Code. a. Article 230-, Insulation of Service Entrance Conductors, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Ends of service conductors, raceways and ducts in underground boxes shall be sealed to prevent entrance of moisture. b. Article 230-24 (B) Vertical Clearance From Ground, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 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 wil allow for the proper clearance of the service drop over street, curb, and sidewalk. This will require that the service head. for residential occupancies be not less than twelve feet, six inches (12') above the driveway where the drops may cross a private driveway, and not less than ten feet, six .inches (1 0') above the ground where persons. may walk other than a public walk, which requires a clearance of sixteen feet (16' above the curb. If the height of the building involved is such that 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. c. Article 230.26 Point of Attachment, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended to read as follows: 230.26 Means of Attachment. Unless special permission is granted in advance to do otherwise, the location of the point of service drop support or attachment on a building shall be at thafportion of the building facing and nearest to the street, alley, easement, or public way on which is located the utilitys pole having facilties for rendering service of the type required to fit the needs of the particular installation involved. The point of attachment shall be the portion of the service conduit adjacent to the service head. 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 outer or upper end of the overhead service conduit shall not overhang or project horizontally more than eighteen inches (18") beyond the last point at which the conduit is supported and fastened. In cases where it is necessary to obtain the required height for support of the service drops by extending the service conduit above the roof of the building, only rigid metallc and intermediate metal conduit shall be used for this purpose and shall not be smaller than one and one-quarter inches (1 1/4") trade size, not to extend more than thirty inches (30") beyond the last support for periscope service without brace. Ifnonferrous metal conduitis used, it shall not be smaller than two inches. d. Article 230.30 Insulation, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by deleting the exceptions and adding the following: Service entrance conductors entering buildings or other structures shall be insulated. Conductors installed in underground raceways shall have XHHW THW or other suitable insulation as listed in 75C column of Table 310-16 and subject to Article 11 0.14(1)(a) of the National Electrical Code. e. Article 230.43 Wiring Methods for 600 Volts, Nominal, or Less, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by deleting items 1, 11 , 13, 14, 15 and 16 and by adding the following: Except when installed as busways or cablebus, all service entrance conductors in or on buildings shall be installed in rigid metal conduit or intermediate metal conduit. 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.f. Article 230.49, Protection Against Physical Damage--Underground, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Underground service entrance conductors shall be installed in rigid metal conduit or rigid non-metallic conduit sized not smaller than two inches (2" On utility poles conduit risers shall be Schedule 80 rigid non-metallic up to a height above grade of eight feet (8' g. Article 230.70 General, (A) Location, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended to read as follows: The service disconnecting means shall belocated. at a readily accessible point .nearest to the entrance of the service conductors, and in residential property shall be accessible from the exterior, except where a meter room is provided. Such service. disconnecting m.eans shall not be installed under show windows, orin the cases of multiple occupancies, in any location not readily accessible to all parties concerned. Service disconnecting means shall not be installed in bathrooms. h. Article 230.71, Maximum Number of Disconnects, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended. to read as follows: . separate .service disconnecting means shall be provided for each separately metered subdivision of the service conductors. Switches 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 casesinvolving provisions for the. installation of major household appliances provided that the over current devices are contained within a single panel board assembly approved for the purpose, in which case the number of circuits shall be limited to six (6). More than six (6) disconnectswill require a main disconnect. The service disconnecting means shall have provisions for locking each subservice disconnect in the "Off' position with a utility-type seal.i. Article 240., Location in or on Premises, (B) Occupancy of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: In new installations, not more than two feeder or branch-circuit over current 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 over current devices, a distribution center shall be provided at a suitable location within the building. Exceptions to this rule will be granted in cases involving provision for the installation of major household appliances, provided that the over current devices are contained within a single panel board assembly approved for the. purpose. In apartment houses and other buildings of multiple occupancy, branch circuit over current devices which are located in an apartment or portion of the building intended to be separately occupied by a tenant will not be considered as being readily accessible if they protect circuits supplying any outlets or equipment not for this exclusive use of this tenant. The over current device may be located. in a commonly accessible location, but all circuits supplyingindividual apartments in multifamily dwellngs shall be confined to each individual apartment served. j. Article 250.50 Grounding Electrode System, ofthe California Electrical Code 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: The concrete encased electrode described in 250-52(A)(3) shall be installed during the construction of all newbuildings as the primary ground and when new foundations are constructed for existing buildings. A ground rod electrode shall be installed at the service entrance location at time of alteration or installation of service to existing buildings as a primary grounding means. k. Article 250.104, Bonding of Piping Systems and Exposed Structural Steel, of the California Electrical Code, 200TEdition, is amended by adding the following: General. Interior and exterior hot and cold water system shall be bonded to the neutral buss and the interior gas piping. Such connection shall not be located in under-the-floor crawl spaces, except by permission of the Building Official.I. Article 300., Conductors, (C) Conductors of Different Systems, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: Conductors Supplied by Individual Disconnecting Means in Two or More Occupancy Buildings. Conductors or circuits derived from a sub-service disconnecting means for an ()ccupancyshallnot occupy the same wiring enclosure, 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 switchboard location. m. Article 334., Uses Permitted, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following 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 to ground. n. Article 334.15(c), In Unfinished Basements, of the California Electrical Code 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: In wood .frame construction where the basement has less than (3') three foot vertical clearance and the cable is not exposed to physical damage, the cable shall either be run through bored holes injoists, parallel to joist, or on girders or running boards and shall closely follow the vertical surface of such members. Where cable is exposed to physical damage, a metal-clad system of wiring shall be used in the unfinished areaofthe building, subject to the requirements of Article 300 of the California Electrical Code. o. Article 338.1 OUses Permitted as Service-Entrance Conductors, of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, isdeleted. p. Article 358., Uses Not Permitted, oftheCalifornia Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is amended by adding the following: (7) Electrical metallc tubing shall not be used in the ground floor slab or any location where itwould be in contact with the ground. q. Article 394 of the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, is deleted. (Ord. No. 2945 N.S. S 2) 13-Findings. Subdivisions (a) through (q) of Section 13-4.2 are based upon the following findings: Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City CounciUindsthatthe modifications of the California Electric Code, 2007 Edition contained in subdivisions (a) through (r) of Section 13-, are reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of Alameda which are l10respecifically described as follows: a. The City of Alameda is an island community with access dependent upon bridges and ul'dervatertubes and, in the event of a disaster, could be completely isolated from outside assistance. 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 forthe City of Alameda is transported via three (3) 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. Alameda has very fine, sandy soil conditions. f. The City of Alameda lies in the path of two (2) airport landing and takeoff zones. g. Electrical power in the City of Alameda is provided by Alameda Power and Telecom, a City-owned and operated municipal utilty, which has the authority to regulate acceptable materials, arrangement, location and type of service equipment. (Ord. No. 2945 S. S 2) 13-4 Copy of California Electrical Code with Planning and Building Department. A copy ofthe California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition, has been deposited in the Office ofthe Planning and Building Department of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Officialfor use and examination by the public. (Ord. No. 2945 N.S. S 2) 13- 13- ALAMEDA PLUMBING CODE Adoption of California Plumbing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendix Chapters A, B, Dthrough G, I and L, 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. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S3) 13-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the California Plumbing Code. a. Section 609.3 of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, is amended to read as follows: Section 609.3 Water piping shall not be installed in orunder a concrete floor slab within a building. b. Section 719.7 of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, is added to read as follows: Section 719.7 A property linecleanout shall be placed atthejunction ofthe building sewer and the street lateral whenever a new building sewer is installed or when morethanfifty percentof any building sewer is replaced or repaired. Such cleanout shall be installed by the use of an approved castirondoublecleanoutfitting.A cast iron riser shall also be required to be extended to grade.(Ord.No. 2898 N.S. S 3)c. Section 1211.18 of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition is amended to read as follows: Section 1211.18 Earthquake-actuated Gas Shutoff Valves. Earthquake-actuated gas shutoff valves, certified by the State Architect as conforming to California Referenced Standard 12-16-, shall be provided as follows: a. On all projects in which a permit is issued for gas piping. b. Prior to entering into an agreement for sale, or prior to close of escrow when an escrow agreement has been executed in connection with the sale. 13-Findings. Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that the modifications ofthe California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, contained. in subdivisions (a) through (c) .of Section 13-, are reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of Alameda which are morespecifically 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 several earthquake faults, which make buildings and structures susceptible to structural ruptures and fires. The entiremunicipalwatersupply for the City of Alameda is transported via three (3) 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 two (2) airport landing and takeoff zones. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 3) 13-Copy of California Plumbing Code with the Planning and Building Department. A copy of the.California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, has been deposited in the Office of the Planning and Building Department of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 3) 13-6 ALAMEDA MECHANICAL CODE 13-Adoption of California Mechanical Code. The California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, including Appendix Chapter A published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical 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. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 3) 13-Copy of California Mechanical Code with Planning and Building Department. A copy of the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition, shall be deposited in the Office of the Planning and Building Department of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public. (Ord. No. 2898 N.S. S 3) 13-ALAMEDA HOUSING CODE 13-Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Offcials, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Housing Code. With respect to residential structures, Health and Safety Code Division , Section 17920., etseq., known as the State Housing Law, supersedes the applicability of eth Uniform Housing Code to the degree of any conflict between the State Housing Law andeitherof the building standards. (Ord. No. 2788N.S. S 2) 13-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Uniform Housing Code. a. Section 104 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997, is deleted in its entirety. b. Section 203 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997, is deleted in its entirety. c. Section 1101 through Section 1104 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition are deleted in their entirety. d. Sections 1201 through 1204 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. e. Sections 1301 through 1305 of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. f. Sections 150tand 1502 ofthe Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. g. Sections 1601 through 1602 ofthe Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 2) Copy of Uniform Housing Code with Planning and Building Department. A true copy of the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition, has been deposited in the office of the Planning and Building Department of the City and shall be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination of the public. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 2) 13- 13-ALAMEDA CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as iffullyset forth herein at length, and shall be known as the Alameda Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. (Ord. No. 2788 S. S 2) 13- 13-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Section 103 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 199TEditionis deleted in its entirety. Section 204 and Section 205 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. Section 40 1 through Section 404 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. Section 501 through Section 504 ofthe Uniform Code for the Abatement of DangerousBuildings, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. Section 601 through Section 605of theUniform Codeforthe Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. Section 801 and Section 802 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. Section901 through Section 912 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, are deleted in their entirety. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 2) Copy of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with Planning and Building Department. A copy of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, has been deposited in the Offce of the Planning and Building Department of the City and shallbemaintainedby the Building Offcial for use and examination by the Public. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 2) 13- Section 3.The Alameda Municipal Code is hereby amended by repealing Section 15-1 (Alameda Fire Code) Chapter IV of the Alameda Municipal Code in its entirety and substituting the following: 15- 15- ALAMEDA FIRE CODE Adoption of the California Fire Code. Except as hereinafter provided, the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, including Appendix Chapters 1 and B through D and the Uniform Fire Code Standards published by the International Fire Code Institute, being particularly the 1997 Edition thereof and the whole thereof, is adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully herein at length and shall be known as the Alameda Fire Code. 15-Modifications, Amendments and Deletions to the California Fire Code. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Appendix Chapter 1, Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows: 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Alameda Fire Code hereinafter referred to as "this code. b. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Appendix Chapter 1, Section 102.1 is amended to read as follows: 102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this code shall apply to: 1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this code. Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this code. Existing structures, faciliies and conditions when identified specific sectionsofthis code. Existing structures, facilties and conditions, which, in the opinion of the fire code offcial, constitute a distinct hazard to lifeand property. Existing structures to which additions, alterations or repairs are made that involve the addition, removal or replacement of fifty percent (50%) or greaterofthe linear length of the walls of the existing building (exterior plus interior) within a one-year period. Existing structures towhichadditions, alterations or repairs are made thatare valued at an amount set forth by resolution where adopted. c. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Appendix Chapter 1, Section 102.3 is amended to read as follows: 102.3 Change of use or occupancy. No change shall be made in the use or occupancy of any structure that would place the structure in a different division of the same groups or occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, unless such structure is made to comply with the provisions of this code. d. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Appendix Chapter 1, Section 103.5 is added to read as follows: 103.5 Police powers. The fire code official and his deputies shall have the powers of police officers in performing their duties under this code. When requested to do so by the fire code official, the chief of police of the jurisdiction is authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the fire code official in enforcing the provisions of this code. e. California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105. added to read as follows: 105.1 Permit Fees. The fees for permits and inspections shall be established by resolution of the City Council.f. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 308.1 is amended to delete exception #1 California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 316 is added to read as follows: SECTION 316 STORAGE OF IDLE PALLETS 316.1 General. The requirements ofthis section apply to all pallets, whether wood or plastic. 316.2 Storage of idle pallets. Storage of idle pallets shall be regulated as follows: 316.3 Physical characteristics of outside storage.1. Idle pallet stacks shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') in height.2. Idle pallet stacks shall not cover an area of greater than 400 square feet. Idle pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles. A distance of not less than twenty feet (20') shall separate stacks. Stacks shall be no closer than twenty feet (20') to any property line. Stacks shall be no closer than twenty feet (20' to any other yard storage. Stacks shall be no closer than the distances shown in Table 316.3 to buildings. Idle pallets shall be stored outside, except as permitted by Section 316.2(2) of this code. Idle pallets shall be permitted to be stored in a building if the building is sprinklered in accordance with NFPA 13. Idle pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with Section 316.3 ofthis code. TABLE 316. REQUIRED CLEARANCES BETWEEN OUTSIDE IDLE PALLET STORAGE AND BUILDINGS Wall ConstructionUnder 50 PallE3ts51-200 PalletsOver 200Pallets MasonrywithNo restrictionsNo restrictions15 feet openings Masonry with wiredNo restrictions1 0 feet20 feet glass. inopenings outsidesprinklers andone-hour doors Masonry with wired1 0 feet20 feet30 feet plainglass outsidesprinklers and % hour doors Wood or metal with1 0 feet20 feet30 feet outside sprinklers Woodmetal20 feet30 feet50 feet other follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 506.1 is amended to read as 506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box or other approved emergency access device to be installed in an approved location. The key box or other approved emergency access device shall be of. an approved type and shall contain keys .or other information to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 508.2. is amended to read as 508.2 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire hydrant systems shall be subject to periodic tests as required by the fire code official. Fire hydrant systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be repaired where defective. Additions, repairs, alterations and servicing shall comply with approved standards. When required by the fire code offcial, hydrants shall be painted in accordance with the most current edition of NFPA 291. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 511 is added to read as follows: 511 PUBLIC-SAFETY RADIO BUILDING AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS. 511.1 General. Except as otherwise provided, no person shall erect construct, change the use of or provide an addition of more than 20% tOany building or structure or any part thereof, or cause the same to be done, that fails to support adequate radio coverage of public safety agencies, including but not limited to firefighters and police offcers. For purposes of this section adequate radio coverage shall include all of the following:1. A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm available in 90% of the area of each floor of the building when transmitted from the closest public safety communications system site; A minimum signal strength of -95 dBm received at theclosest public safety communications system site when transmitted from 90% of the area of each floor of the building; The frequency range that must be supported shal1 be the current band of frequencies used by County communications systems; and A 100% reliability factor. When measuring the performance of a bi-directional amplifier, signal strength measurements are based on one input signal adequate to obtain a maximum continuous operating output level. Exception. This section shall not apply to buildings less than 5000 square feet (465 m) or buildings classified as Group. 511.2 Amplification system permitted. Buildings and structures that cannot support the requiredilevel ofradio. coverage shall be equipped with eithera radiating cable system or an internal multiple antenna system with FCC type accepted bi-directional amplifiers as needed. If any part of the installed system ofsysternscontainsan electrically powered component, the system shall be capable of operating on an independent battery and/or generator system for a period of at least 12 hours without external power input. The battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of an external power input. If used, bi-directional amplifiers shall include filters to reduce adjacent frequency interference. These filters shall be tuned to so that they will be 35 db below the communications system frequencies. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 901.1 is added to read as 901.1 Responsibilty. The owner of the protected premises shall be responsible for all fire protection systems within the protected premises whether existing or installed under this code. follows: follows: follows: follows: follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 901.4 is amended to read as 901.Installation. Fire protection systems shall be maintained in accordance with the original installation standards for that system. All systems shall be extended, altered, or augmented as necessary to maintain and. continue protection whenever the building is altered, remodeled or added to. Alterations to the fire protection systems shall be done in accordance with applicable standards. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 901.4.5 is added to read as 901.5 Non-operational equipment. Any fire protection equipment that is no longer in service shall be removed. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 903.1 is amended to read as Section 903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems required in this Code shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 903.2 is amended to read as Section 903.Where required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in the occupancies and locations as set forth in this section. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 903.1 is amended to read as Section 903.1 Occupancies requiring automatic sprinkler systems. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all newly constructed occupancies. All occupancy group types or buildings moved into or relocated within the City and shall comply with N FP A Standard 13 and 13- R, and the following: Bathrooms, regardless of size, and all spaces used for the storage of combustible materials. When an existing building is added to, repaired or remodeled, if the cost of addition, repair or remodeling, is equal to or greater than 25% of the current value of the building. The value shall be based on the International Code Council Building Valuation Data Table. Exception: Existing Group R, Division 3 and Group R Division 1 occupancies are excluded from this requirement. The minimum hazard classification shall be designed to meet Ordinary Hazard, Group 2." for NFPA 13 systems. Auto m atic sp ri n kle r systems. may be co n nected. to the domestic water supply main when approved by the fire code official provided the domestic watersupply is of adequate pressure capacity, and sizing for the combined domestic and sprinkler requirements. In such cases, the sprinkler system connection shall be made between the public water main ormeter and the building shutoff valve. There shall not be any intervening valves or connections. The Fire Department connection may be omitted when approved. by the fire. code official. Exceptions:1. An automatic sprinkler system need not be installed in detached Group U Occupancies (utility) less than 300 square feet. An automatic sprinkler system need not be provided when the floor area of a temporary building as defined in the California Building Code is less than 000 square feet and the exit travel distance from any point is less than 50 feet. An automatic sprinkler system need not be provided when the floor area of a Group B (Business), Group F (Factory), and Group S (Storage) Occupancy is less than 300 square feet, as determined by the fire code offcial. q. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 903.3 is amended to read as follows: 903.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler system. An automatic sprinkler system is required in all newly constructed Group R, Division 3 occupancies, including but not limited to one and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes. The systems shall comply with NFPA Standard 13-D and the following: All fire sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA Standard 13-D shall be tested for leakage by undergoing a follows: follows: hydrostatic test made at 200 psi for a two-hour duration or at 50 psi above static pressure in excess of150 psi for two-hour duration. Each water system supplying both domestic and fire protection systems shall have a single indication-type control valve arranged to shut-off both the domestic and sprinkler systems andaseparateshut-off vCilveforthe. domestic system only. The location of the control valve shall be approved by the fire code official. A separate shut-off valve is not required for the domestic water supply in multi-purpose piping systems. Local water flow alarms on residential type sprinkler systems (Standard 13-D) shall be powered from the kitchen refrigerator circuit. Attached garages, bathrooms, attic spaces regardless of size and spaces used for the storage of combustible materials. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 903.2 is added to read as 903.2 Elevators. Automatic fire sprinklers shall not be installed at the top of passenger elevator hoist ways or in the associated passenger elevator mechanical rooms. 903.1 Where automatic fire sprinklers are notinstalled at the top of passenger elevator hoist ways, heat detectors for the shunt trip mechanism shall not be installed, nor shall smoke detectors for elevator recall be installed. 903.2 Where automatic fire sprinklers are not installed in associated elevator mechanical rooms, heat detectors for the shunt trip mechanism shall not be installed. A smoke detector shall be installed for elevator recall. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 903.4.1 is amended to read as 903.1 Signals. Alarm, supervisory and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote supervising station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA 72, or, when approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. The fire alarm system installed to transmit such signals shall be considered a building fire alarm system. follows: follows: follows: follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition Section 903.4.2.1 is added to read as 903.4.1 Where an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in a building with more than one tenant or with over 1 00 sprinkler heads, audible and visible notification appliances shall be installed throughout the building as follows: Audible notification appliances shall be installed so as to be audible at 15 dBaabove average sound pressure level throughoutthe building. Visible notification appliances shall be installed in all public and common use areas, restrooms and corridors in accordance with the spacing requirements of NFPA 72. Visible notification appliances can be eliminated in normally unoccupied portions of buildings where permitted by the fire code official. EXCEPTION: The requirements of this section do not apply to Group R Occupancies. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section .903.4.3 is amended to read as 903.3 Floor control valves. Approved indicating control valves and water flow switches shall be provided atthe point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings over one story in height, and shall be individually annunciated as approved by the fire code offcial. California Fire Code 2007 Edition Section 907.5 is added to read as 907.5 Multiple Fire Alarm Systems. Multiple fire alarm systems within a single protected premises are not permitted, unless specifically authorized by the fire code official. California Fire Code 2007 Edition Section 907.2 is amended to read as 907.2 Where required -- new buildings and structures. An approved manual, automatic, or manual and automatic fire alarm system installed in accordance with the provisions of this code and NFPA 72 shall be provided in new buildings and structures in accordance with Section 907.1 through 907.23 and provide occupant notification in accordance with Section 907., unless other requirements are provided by another section of this code. Where automatic sprinkler protection installed in accordance with Section 903.1 or903.2 is provided and connected to the building fire alarm system, automaticheafdetection required by this section shall not be required. The automatic fire detectors shall be smoke detectors unless otherwise permitted by the fire code official. Where ambient conditions prohibit installation of automatic smoke detection, other automatic fire detection shall be allowed. x. California Fire Code 2007 Edition Section 907.10.2 is amended to add an exception to read as follows: Exception: Where a household fire warning system is installed in accordance with Section 907.10. y. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 907.10.2 is amended by adding an exception to read as follows: Exception: Where a household fire warning system is installed in accordance with Section 907.10.z. California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 907.10.3 is amended by adding an exception to read asfollows: Exception: Where a household fire warning system is installed in accordance with Section 907.10. aa. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 907.10.6 is added to read as 907.10.6 Household Fire Warning Systems. An approved household fire warning system shall be permitted to be installed in lieu of the single- or multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.10 and the California Building Code. Plans and specifications for the household fire warning system shall be submitted for review and approval prior to installation. Household fire warning systems installed in lieu of single-station smoke alarms required by the International Building Code shall be required to be placarded as permanent building equipment. bb. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 907.5 is added to read as 907.5 Zone transmittal. Where required by the fire code offcial, fire alarm signals shall be transmitted by zone to the supervising station and retransmitted by zone to the public fire service communications center. cc. California Fire Code 2007. Edition, Section 907.10.2 is amended by changing the word "occupied" to "occupiable, to read in part as follows: 90710.2 " ... in every occupiable space within a building... dd. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 907.13 is amended to read as 907.13 Access. Access shall be provided to each fire alarm system component f or periodic inspection, maintenance and testing. ee. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 907.18 is amended to read as 907.18 Completion documents. The following documentation shall be provided at the time of acceptance testing for all fire alarm system installations:1. A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72.2. A contractors statement verifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and has been 100% tested in accordance with NFPA 72. A contractors affdavit of personnel qualifications, indicating that all personnel involved with the installation of the fire alarm system meet the qualification requirements of the fire code official. ft. follows: California Fire Code 2007 Edition, Section 2505.1 is amended to read as 2505.. Individual piles. Tire storage shall be restricted to individual piles not exceeding 2500 square feet of continuous area. Piles shall not exceed 000 cubic feet in volume or 10 feet in height. 15-Findings Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 of the California Health and Safety Code, the City Council finds that the modifications of the California Fire Code, 2007 Edition, contained in subdivision (a) through (ff) of Section 15-, is reasonably 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 tubesand, in the event of a disaster, could be completely isolated from outside assistance. 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. TheCity of Alameda lies in the path of three (2) airport landing and takeoff zones. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 4) 15-Copy of California Fire Code With City Clerk. A true copy ofthe California Fire Code, 2007 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 the public. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 4) 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. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 4) 15-Establishment and Duties of the Bureau of Fire Prevention.a. The AlamedaFire Code shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention in the Fire Department of the City of Alameda which is established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.b. The Chief in charge of the Bureau ofthe Fire Prevention shall be appointed by the Chief of the Fire Department.c. The Chiefof 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 indefinite term with removal only for cause. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. 15-New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits. The Building Official, 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, any 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 offce, and distribute copies thereof to interested persons. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. S 4) 15-Appeals. Whenever theChief 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 orthatthe true intent and meaning of the Alameda Fire Code have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the Chieffo the Housing and Building Code Hearings and Appeals Board, within thirty (30) days from the date of the decision of the Chief. (Ord. No. 2788 N.S. 94) Section 4If any section, subsectionsentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Alameda herby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause orphrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional. Section 5.All former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance hereby adopted, to the extent of such conflict only, are hereby repealed. Section 6.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 7.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 after the date of its final passage and adoption. Attest: () Lara Weisiger, City Clerk! City of Alameda , the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 20day of November, 2007 by the following vote to wit: AYES:Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam and Mayor Johnson - NOES:None. ABSENT:None. ABSTENTIONS:None. IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affxed the offcial seal of said City this 21 st day of November, 2007. 171 J /P ! \. )( j , Lara Weisiger, City Cl City of Alameda