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California Plumbing Code;
California EnergyCode;
California: arical Building Code
California Existing Building Code;
California Referenced Standards Code; and
California Green Building • �f• Code.
orementioned Codes, the City must adopt its amendments along with the Codes at the beginning • each three-year Code cycle.
The City Council is asked to introduce the ordinances at their October 11, 2022 meeting, and • this matter for public hearing at its following • Accordingly, and pursuant (•:
Government Code Section 50022.3, two notices of the public hearing will be published in the Downey Patriot, giving notice • the upcoming hearing • this topic at the November 10, 2022 City •; •
Electrical Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
Mechanical Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Mechanical Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
Plumbing Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments, Downey Grading Regulations
The Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is proposed to be adopted in order to establish updated Grading Regulations, subject to certain administrative amendments as well as amendments to set more restrictive standards than the State Code and substantiated by findings concerning local geologic, climatic, and topographical conditions.
Energy Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Energy Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
Historical Building Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Historical Building Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
Existing, Building Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Existing Building Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
Referenced Standards Code
The 2022 Edition of the Referenced Standards Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
Green Building Standards Code
The 2022 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is proposed to be adopted with no amendments.
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inspection at least 15 days preceding the hearing at which tl�e Ordinances are to be considered for 2doption.
ATTACHMENTS
A — Fire Code Ordinance
B — Building Code Ordinance
C — Residential Code Ordinance
D — Electrical Code Ordinance
E — Mechanical Code Ordinance
F — Plumbing Code Ordinance
G — Energy Code Ordinance
H — Historical Building Code Ordinance
I — Existing Building Code Ordinance
J — Referenced Standards Code Ordinance
K — Green Building Standards Code Ordinano;
L — Grading Regulations Ordinance
WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on 2022, as required by law, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Fire Code as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, California law provides that the failure of the City to adopt and have the 2rl� that
the California Fire Code, as adopted by the state, is applicable to the City without any local amendments, despite the fact that the local amendments provide building safety and fire protection measures that are needed for the preservation of the health and safety of residents and businesses in the City of Downey, and include, but are not limited to measures to assure protection of buildings from local wind conditions, fire emergencies, and earthquake hazards; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred; and
WHEREAS, at least one copy of the Code adopted by reference by this Ordinance was hearing, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications to the 2022 California Fire Code. The City Council furtherfinds that some changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City. The City Council hereby adopts the following (climatic, geological, and topographical, where applicable) findings to support the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Fire Code made in this Ordinance:
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Downey (or, "City") is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. For example, during July, August and September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months humidity is usually less than 40%, and humidity measurements less than 10% are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading rapidly due to such conditions. The City, being in the Southern California area, is also subject to "Sundowner" or "Santa Ana" winds that, should a fire occur, cause the fire to spread rapidly over wood shake roofs which are common in the residential areas.
These hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater.
These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the City. Obstacles generated by a strong is such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind -2-
force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire -fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already - taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in s- fire.
C. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high -density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
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A. Development has occurred in the City and continues to occur in the City and such development has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak business hours, weekends and holidays, thus decreasing the response time of fire and emergency service vehicles, particularly on the following streets and highways: Florence Avenue, Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood Boulevard, Brookshire Avenue, Bellflower Boulevard.
B. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on -site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. Due to these topographical conditions and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described below, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Numerous fires have occurred within the City in residential structures (houses, apartments, hotels, motels, and dormitories) over the past several years that have automatic fire protection systems, and in all of these fires, the automatic fire protection systems have successfully controlled and/or suppressed the fire before the emergency response personnel have been able to arrive at the structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the fire department.
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A. The City of Downey is located in Southern California, in an extremely active seismic region, with high levels of historic earthquake shaking in the recent past (earthquakes measuring larger than a magnitude 5 on the Richter Scale) and can be expected to experience significant strong ground shaking within the foreseeable future. The City is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over
and near a vast and complex network of faults that increase the likelihood catastrophic damage when a seismic event occurs and which are believed to b capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size to the 199 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes in Southern California.
The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Norwalk fault, whi traverses the northern portion of the City. The City is also in close proximity to t San Andreas fault, which is located 40 miles to the northeast, the Whittier fau j
located 10 miles to the northeast and the Newport- Inglewood fault, located 1 miles to the southwest. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults prese the potential for catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to roadways 1 other impairments of emergency apparatus. Existing •and planned developmen, are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults. Improved standards a necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to persons and property. � B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants.
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determination that vehicle parked or stopped creates
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request police department removal of vehicle at
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Section Add Section D101 .1 .1, "Identification of fire lanes" D101.1.1
Appendix D, n D103.4, "Dead ends"
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SectionSECTION 2. Attachments •Section 3 of • a -. providing • -.
SECTION 3. Chapter 3 of Article III of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
SECTION11
CODE ADOPTION
SECTION 1
r• r APPENDICES
SECTION1
AND DUTIES OF OF •
SECTION 3303
MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION, GENERAL
AUTHORITY
SE• 1 ,
SUBSTITUTION OF TEMPORARY• `
COMMERCIAL
SECTION 3305
PERMIT FEES
SECTION1 .
PERMIT INVESTIGATION
3307
CONSTRUCTION PLAN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
SECTIONSECTION
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PLAN CHECK/FIELD INSPECTION
3309
REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC PLANS
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RECREATIONAL FIRE PE
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SECTIONs•SECTION
3313
RESERVED
SECTION•
OF BUILDINGS
SECTION
• AMENDED DEFINITIONS
SECTION 3316
FIRE ALARMS
SECTIONREQUIREMENTS
FOR THE INSTALLATIONAUTOMATIC
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCIES
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SECTION 3319
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL
3320
FIRE LIFE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS,
CAMPUSSECTION
r SPECIAL STRUCTURES
SECTION 3321
RESERVED
SECTION 3322
ALLEY MAINTENANCE
SECTION 3323
RESERVED
SECTION 3324
VEHICLE CREATING HAZARD
SECTIONOR
•COATINGS
3326
ELEVATOR SIZING FOR EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION'
EQUIPMENTSECTION
3327
DESIGNATION OF FIRE LANES AND TURN AROUNIF
SPECIFICATIONSSECTION
SECTION 3328
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION Oil
CERTAIN ••r FRAME BUILDINGS
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SECTION• FOR COMMUNICATION
SECTION 3330 DELETED
SECTION- OF • ` ' OF
FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE f OUTSIDE
SECTIONABOVEGROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED
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collectively
One copyof •s on - in the Office of • public inspectionand is
adopted with the same forceand effect as throughout herein in full.
SECTION1 ADOPTED following • ie• of '•
amendmentsFire Code are adopted as though fully set forth herein, together with certain modifications an4 •chapter:
1 .
Appendix A,
Board of Appeals;
2. Appendix B,
Fire -Flow Requirements for Buildings;
3. Appendix
- Hydrant Locations::• •
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Appendix
Apparatus Access Roads;
5. Appendix E,
Hazard Categories;
6. Appendix F,
Hazard Ranking;
7. Appendix G,
Cryogenic Fluids —Weight and Volume Equivalents;
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Appendix
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Materials .. Plans and Hazardous
InventoryStatements;
9. Appendix 1, Fire Protection Systems —Noncompliant Conditions;
10. Appendix
i is Information Sign;
11. Appendix
Construction Requirements • • is Ambulatory
12. Appendix
- • for Fighter Replenishment
13. Appendix M,
High -Rise Buildings — Retroactive Automatic Sprinkler Requirement;
14. Appendix N,
Indoor Trade Shows and Exhibitions;
15. Appendix 0,
Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks and Similar Amusements - - -
AUTHORITY.SECTION 3303. MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION, GENERAL to • as follows:
4801.2.1 General authority. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to approve ALL fire/life safety activities a s " sociated with the motion picture and television industry within the City upon either public or private property. This shall include the design, construction, operation and maintenance of soundstages and approved production facilities used in the motior -7-
picture and television industry productions. The Fire Chief shall have the authority to require the appropriate level of fire/life safety during motion picture and television production activities to protect life and property. This may include the scheduling of Fire Safety Officers (FSO) and fire suppression resources at the expense of the motion picture/television production industry.
Section 4803.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 4803.4 to read as follows:
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Permit Rftgq�, Prior to commencement of any film and/or production activities, an operations permit for these activities shall be first obtained from the City of Downey.
SECTION 3304. SUBSTITUTION OF TEMPORARY FIRE/LIFE SAFETY SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.
Section 4807 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 4807.2 to read as follows:
4807.2 Substitution of temporary fire/life safety services for commercial activities. The Fire Chief shall have the authority •to approve temporary fire/safety services provided for filming activities.
The approval •process is covered in Downey Municipal Code Article V1, Chapter 11, starting with Section 6955.
SECTION 3305. PERMIT FEES.
Section 105.1 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding language thereto to read as follows:
All applications for permits required pursuant to the provisions of this Code shall be accompanied by the sums set forth and established by Resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 3306. PERMIT INVESTIGATION FEE.
Section 105.1.1 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 105.1.1.1 to read as follows:
105.1.1.1 Permit investigation fee: The permits and permit fees as specified in Section 105 of this Code shall be subject to the following:
When work has begun prior to the issuance of a valid permit and staff time is necessary for Code compliance, a fee will be assessed for the administrative time required to research the project and appropriately permit the work. The fee amount will be set by the Resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 3307. CONSTRUCTION PLAN DOCUMENTS REQUIRED.
Section 105.4 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 105.4.7 to read as follows:
105.4.7 Construction plan documents required. Construction plan documents shall be submitted for all work performed for which a permit is required under Section 105 of the 2022 California Fire Code.
SECTION 3308. PLAN CHECK/FIELD INSPECTION FEES.
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Section 105.2 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 105.2.5 to read as follows:
Section 105.2.5 Plan check/field inspection fees. All plans submitted for approval and all field inspection requests must be accompanied by the sum, set forth for that particular function as established by Resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 3309. REQUIREMENT FOR SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC PLANS.
Section 105.4.1 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding thereto Section 105.4.1.1 to read as follows:
105.4.1.1 Requirement for submission of electronic plans. All applicants for commercial and public building projects in the City of Downey Will be required to submit to the Downey Fire Department an accurate electronic copy of the following "layers":
A. Site Plan
B. Floor Plan with service rooms identified, and exits clearly identified C. Utility shut off locations
D. Roof detail
E. Fire alarm system
F. Fire extinguishing system
G. Fixed extinguishing system
H. High Piled Storage
1. The submittal will be in "AutoCad" format (.dwg file) or compatible file as agreed upon wi, the Fire Prevention Bureau.
2. The submittal will be on a Flashdrive.
3. The submittal will be a condition prior to issuing an Occupancy Certificate
4. The "City" will provide a confidentiality agreement to the architect agreeing to use tj,cz-� provided electronic plans for public safety use only. I Section 105.6.32 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended by deleting the Exception regarding recreational fires and adding thereto Section 105.6.32.1 to read as follows:
1 All recreational fires shall be considered open burning and permit shall be re ui re Recreational fire permits may be obtained through the Fire Department Adm ini strati( office located at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey between the hours of 7:30 a. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
2. Recreational fires shall be on private property and the property owner shall mal application for this permit. There is no fee for the permit.
3. The permit is valid for a period of one (1) year. ted for su
4. Fires shall be contained within a fire ring, pit, or similar device construc 11 use.
5. Fires are not permitted before 7:00 a.m. on any day of the week. Fires are not permitted after 10:00 P.M. Sunday through Thursday, or after 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday, be submitted at time of
6. Written notification from adjoining property owners must application.
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7. Oils, combustible and flammable liquids, rubber, plastics, chemically treated materials, construction materials, hazardous waste, and rubbish/trash shall not • burned •:
used as starting materials. No flammable or combustible liquids shall be used to kindle • • a fire.
8. In all cases, the total fuel load of the fire shall not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in •
9. The prevailing wind at the time of burning shall be away from nearby residences and must be less than 10 mph.
10. The fire must be completely extinguished before leaving it unattended. 11You, as the property owner assume ALL responsibility for damages or injuries that directly • • result from your fire.
12, Building permits are required for the construction of permanent outdoor fireplaces and barbeques. AT ANY TIME, THE FIRE CHIEF OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE MAY ORDER ANY FIRE EXTINGUISHED • REVOKE THE PERMIT WHEN
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS OR LOCAL CIRCUMSTANCES MAKE THE FIRE WAZARDOUS OR UNDESIRABLE.
SECTION 3311. RESERVED.
SECTION 3312. ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
Section 103.1 of Chapter 1 Division 11 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
103.1 General. The Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Fire Department of the City of Downey is established within the jurisdiction and shall be operated under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department. The function of the Department shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of the code.
SECTION 3313. RESERVED.
SECTION 3314. VALUATION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS.
For the purpose of this section, an existing building or structure shall be deemed to be valued as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief as per the most current edition of the ICBO Building Standards - Building Valuation Data.
SECTION 3315. SECTION 202 AMENDED - DEFINITIONS.
Section 202 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following defined terms:
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION shall mean the organization, office or individual responsible for approving equipment, installation or procedure.
JURISDICTION shall mean the City of Downey.
SECTION 3316. FIRE ALARMS.
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language to read as follows:
Existing buildings and structures shall be equipped with an approved Automatic Fire Alarm anii Detection System in accordance with 2022 California Fire Code and NFPA 72 throughout when;
Such buildings and structures would require installation of a fire alarm and detection system in accordance with 2022 California Fire Code as "new buildings and structures".
And, alterations and/or additions to such building(s) done during a three year period exceed fifty (50%) of the value of said building(s) current valuation as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief.
Exception: Signs, landscape, and parking lot improvements shall be exempt from such valuation.
SECTION 3317. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCIES.
Section 903.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding language thereto to read as follows:
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in accordance with 2022 California Fire Code -and NFPA 13 throughout when:
Such buildings and structures would require installation of an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 2022 California Fire Code as "new buildings and structures"; and of the value of said building(s) current valuation as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief.
Signs, landscape, and parking lot improvements shall be exempt from such valuation.
SECTION 3318. RESERVED.
SECTION 3319. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRF EXTIVGUISHING SYSTEMS IN RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCIES.
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to read as follows:
Existing buildings, which after completion of major additions will exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet of floor area, shall be provided with an approved Automatic Fire Extinguishing System throughout.
Existing building(s) exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet shall be provided with an approved Automatic Fire Extinguishing System throughout, when alterations and/or additions to such building(s) done during a three-year period exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of said building(s) as determined by the Building Official or Fire Chief.
Signs, landscape, and driveway improvements shall be exempt from such valuation.
SECTION 3320. FIRE LIFE SAFETY PROVISIONS FOR HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS, CAMPUS FACILITIES, AND SPECIAL STRUCTURES.
Section 202, "HIGH-RISE BUILDING" of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended by adding thereto language to read as follows:
All buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than fifty-five feet (55') above -- the lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access are considered HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS.
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occupancies that are located in �§ ecial or unusual S, V 3 of this Section in addition to otherrecognized codes and standards.
SECTION 3321. RESERVED.
SECTION 3322. ALLEY MAINTENANCE.
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A. Section D101.1 of Appendix D is hereby amended by adding thereto Section D101.1.1 to read as follows:
D1 01. 1 Identification of fire lanes. Fire Department access or fire lanes shall be identified on private streets or drives by use of the phrase "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE CVC 22500.1 and shall be designated by the use of one or more of the following:
a. Approved SIGNS
b. Approved RED CURBS
c. Approved ROADWAY STRIPING
d. Any combination of the above
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D1 03.4 Dead ends. Access roads greater than 150 feet in length shall have an approved means for turning around fire apparatus in accordance with' the figures shown in Attachment "A", Attachment "B", and Attachment "C.", unless otherwise dictated by the Fire Chief.
III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII III jj,jp•lijjli!!11!1• _ • •� D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE CVC 22500. 1 " signs complying with this section. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D1 03.6.1 or 171 03.6.2.
a. Shall be eighteen (18) inches in height by twelve (12) inches in width. b. Lettering shall be red on a white background and no less than three (3) inches in height. The perimeter of the sign shall have a red border no more than one (1) inch in width.
c. Sign shall read as follows:
NO Located in top half of sign
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LANEA-' 1 Located below FIRE LANE
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d. Signs shall be installed so that there is not less than seven (7) feet clear from the bottom of the sign to finish grade. Temporary signs must be approved by the fire department prior to placement and use.
e. The distance between the signs shall no exceed fifty (50) feet and there shall be a sign within five (5) feet of the beginning and end of the FIRE LANE f. Installation and maintenance of the signs located on private streets and drives shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
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a. Curbing which is used in designating FIRE LANES shall be painted "FIRE SAFETY RED" OR EQUIVALENT.
b. White lettering, no less than three (3) inches in height shall be placed on top of the red curbing and shall read "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE CVC 22500.1" c. Such lettering shall be located a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet apart and within five (5) feet from the beginning and end of the designated FIRE LANE. d. Installation and maintenance of red curbing located on private streets and drives shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
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a. Areas designated to be FIRE LANE where no curbs exist shall be striped. b. Striping shall consist of three (3) inch wide red stripes on a diagonal basis for the full width and length of the FIRE LANE.
c. White lettering a minimum dimension of two (2) inches in width by twelve (12) inches in height, per letter, shall read "NO PARKING — FIRE LANE CVC 22500.1" and shall be painted within the striping.
d. Such lettering shall be located a maximum of thirty-five (35) feet apart and within five (5) feet of the beginning and end of the FIRE LANE.
e. Installation and maintenance of the roadway striping located on private streets and drives shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
SECTION 3328. REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS.
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SECTION 3319
REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE SAFETY DURING
CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN WOOD FRAME BUILDINGS
3319.1 General. The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply only to activities occurring duriniw the construction of certain wood frame buildings as specified herein. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be construed to alter such building occupancy standards or fire protection measures for wood frame or other construction methods as may otherwise be set forth in this code.
A. No person shall engage in any aspect of construction on a large or major wood frame building project, or permit or authorize any such construction to occur, except in full compliance with this Ordinance.
B, The property owner, as identified on the application for a building permit for a large or major wood frame building project, shall be liable for full compliance with this Ordinance.
The Fire Chief or responsible fire code official and the Chief Building Official are authorized to, from time to time, as necessary to implement this Ordinance, issue, review and revise administrative regulations to implement the provisions of this Ordinance, including but not limited 4-F&
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B. Two hundred thousand square feet for a large wood frame building project which exceeds fifty feet in height.
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M—ring cons Truc ion OTTne project. Constructiull 11[d PIUMULIU11 Pidlib US[ 111dJ*1 TP11t aW feF 17 projects shall, in addition, state how off -hours security will be addressed, and how construction sequencing, including the installation of mitigating fire protection barriers, will be utilized to minimize the potential for the occurrence and spread of fire.
C. No person shall engage in, permit, authorize or allow any aspect of construction on any project for which a construction fire protection plan has been approved unless the Fire Chief or responsible fire code official has provided written approval of a fire protection plan for the project.
D. No person shall engage in, permit, authorize or allow any aspect of construction on any project for which a construction fire protection plan has been approved except in full compliance with the approved construction fire protection plan for the project.
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A. No person shall perform, permit, authorize or allow any hot work on any large or major wood frame building project, after wood framing has commenced, unless a fire safety officer is present on the project site at all times while hot work is being performed.
A fire safety officer shall monitor, confirm and document the followinz That a fire watch as required by Chapter 33 of the 2022 California Fire Code, adopted in this code.
2. That storage, use and handling of flammable liquids conforms to all federal, state and local, legal and administrative requirements;
4. That fire protection equipment, including fire extinguishers, fire hydrants, standpipes, and other fire service connections, are in place and operational, w-5 required by law or specified in the approved construction fire protection plan;
5. That mitigating fire protection barriers are in place on any major wood frame building project, in accordance with this ordinance and the construction sequencing requirements of the approved construction fire protection plan;
6. That such other requirements relating to fire safety have been met, as may be specified in this code, in the regulations adopted pursuant to this Ordinance, or in the approved construction fire protection plan.
A. No person shall commence, permit, authorize or allow wood framing or engage in any construction activity after the commencement of wood frame construction on a large or major wood frame building project, unless an all-weather access road is in place, meeting the requirements of Section 3310 of the 2022 California Fire Code, or such other fire apparatus access requirements as may be specified in the construction fire protection plan for the project, or in any development or building permit for the project, are in place and functional.
B. No person shall commence, permit, authorize or allow wood framing or engage in, permit, authorize or allow any construction activity after the commencement of wood frame construction on a large or major wood frame building project, unless all fire protection equipment, including firt extinguishers, fire hydrants, standpipes and other fire service connections, are in place an�V operational, as required by law or specified in the approved construction fire protection plan.
No person shall continue, permit, authorize, or allow any construction activity on any major wood frame building project, unless mitigating fire protection barriers are in place and operational, in ?A P1 'n. to maintain the t�[�ect at or below
the applicable maximum allowable exposed wood framing limit.
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SECTION 511
REQUIREMENT FOR IN BUILDING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
after passage of this ordinance. 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 percent of the area of each floor of the building when transmitted from the closest City of Downey radio communications system site;
2. A minimum signal strength of -95 dbm received at the closest City of Downey radio communications system site when transmitted from 90 percent of the area of each floor of the building;
3. The frequency range which must be supported shall be the current band of frequencies used by the City of Downey; and
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3. Five Year Tests. In addition to the annual test, it shall be the building owner's responsibility to perform a radio coverage test a minimum of once every five (5) years to ensure that the radio system continues to meet the requirements of the original acceptance test. 4 Qualifications of • Personnel.• • • • radio system tests shall be qualified to perform the work. All tests shall be conducted, documented and signed by a person in possession of a current FCC license, or a current technician certification issued by the Associated Public -Safety Communications Officials International (APCO) or the Personal Communications Industry Association (PCIA). All test records shall be retained on the inspecte,# premises by the building owner and a copy submitted to the fire department officials. 511.4 Field Testing. Police and fire personnel, after providing reasonable notice to the owner or his representative, shall have the right to enter onto the property to conduct field testing to be certain that the required level of radio coverage is present. 511.5 Exemptions. This section shall not apply to: buildings less than 5000 square feet or any - 3 occupancy.
SECTION 4. Chapter 4 of Article III of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby amende,_4 i restated in its entirety to read as follows:
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There hereby is adopted by reference for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life, property, and the environment from the handling, use, or storage of hazardous materials or from the release or threatened release of hazardous materials or hazardous waste. California Health and Safety Code,Chapter6.95, Article 1, Sections00 seq.; California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4, Sections 2620-2734; California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.11, Sections 25404 et seq.; California Code of et
Regulations, Title 27, Division 2, Chapter 4.5, Sections 15160(b)(1), 15100(g)(1), 15100(b)(2), 151 00(g)(3), 15330(a); California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4.5, Sections 2735-2785. Three (3) copies of the applicable codes and regulations which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk and said Code shall be known as "The Hazardous Materials Code of the City of Downey."
SECTION 3401 RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS CODE
The City of Downey hereby assumes responsibility for implementing California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.95, Article 1, commencing with Section 25500; California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4, commencing with Section 2620; California Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.11, commencing with Section 25404; California Code of Regulations, Title 27, Division 2, Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 15160(b)(1); and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 2735; and adopts the requirements contained therein as the Standards of the City of Downey relating to Hazardous Materials handling, use, reporting, and Business and Area Response Plans; provided, however, that and Regulations and the requirements set forth in the remainder of this chapter, the most restrictive requirements shall apply. This code does not relate to the entire area of Hazardous Materials reporting, storage, handling, and/or disposal. Therefore, this code does not preempt any other local ordinances, codes and/or regulations which impose additional or more stringent requirements on businesses which handle hazardous materials.
The City of Downey Fire Department shall be designated the City's administering agency, responsible for administering and enforcing provisions of this code. 11% 1 ' 111
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by March 1st, electronically certify, or submit updated hazardous materials inventory and contingency plan information via the statewide information management system (also known as California Environmental Reporting System(CERS)).
SECTION 3405 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ANT
RECORD RELEASES
(a) Hazardous Materials Business Plan information shall be electronically maintained on the web -based California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). The management and maintenance of CERS is the responsibility of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA). It will be the responsibility of the Downey Fire Department to maintain access to CERS for mandated regulatory activities.
(d) The Fire Department shall maintain a record of all persons requesting access to the i• materials disclosure forms. The record shall include:
�1) The person's name, address and telephone number, as determined by appropriaig (2) The name and address of the business or governmental agency such person represents;
(3) Identification of the specific file(s) examined or requested to be copied.
SECTION 3409 ON -SITE UTILIZATION OF SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS) AP,9 • FLOOR PLANS
When required • the Fire Chief, any handler • hazardous materials, may be required to install an approved key box for storage • emergency planning documents including but not limited to SDS, floor plans, site plans, fire safety plans, emergency plans,; with corresponding digital copies of each maintained on an approved format (e.g. USB,USB-C, etc.) for use by emergency responders. The location of the required key box shall be approved by the Fire Chief.
The City Council shall by Rpsc�loion, pursuant to the Fire Chief's recommendation, establish a schedule of fees and penaltie&which shall include the following:
(a) A schedule of fees sufficient to cover the actual costs to the City of Downey administering this chapter, to be paid annually by persons using or handling hazardous materials; • A schedule of fees sufficient to •: the actual costs, including duplication • administration costs, to the City of Downey, of responding to a request from the public for access to Hazardous Materials Business Plans, to be paid by persons requesting access; Ic
,. ) A schedule of penalties to be assessed for the late filing of any disclosure forrg
Municipal(d) In order to protect public health, safety, and welfare from chemical hazards; and to ensure compliance with sections contained herein this code, Downey Fire may impose additional penalties by way of a non -judicial administrative citation for offenses of this code. Thesa administrative citations shall be in accordance with Article 1, Chapter 4 of the Downey i•y`
SECTION 5. Chapter 5 of Article III of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby amended tnd restated in its entirety to read as follows:
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Health and Safety Code Sections 12500-12726 is adopted as a reference for fireworks (Sections
For the purpose of this chapter, the most current adopted California Health and Safety Code 11 define the terms used unless otherwise noted.
Fireworks shall only be discharged within the City boundaries between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. #in July Fourth. Only fireworks approved as "Safe and Sane" by the State Fire Marshal will be 21lowed to be discharged without a permit issued by the Fire Chief. It shall be unlawful ti- tischarge fireworks at any other time or date of the year.
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EXCEPTION: Displays presented by licenses pyrotechnic operators with appropriate permi issued by the Fire
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SECTION 3504. MISUSE.
(a) Anyone found in possession or to be discharging fiireworks deemed dangerous as defined in section 12505 of the California Heafth and Safety Code shall be in violation of this Code.
(b) Anyone found is possession or discharging altered "Safe and Sane" fireworks, as defined in Section 12529 of the California Health and Safety Code, in a manner contrary to their intended use within the City shall be in violation of this Code. (c) Any fireworks found in either (a) or (b) above will be confiscated and properly disposed of by the Fire Department with the appropriate chWges being borne by the violator.
SECTION 3505. PROHIBITIONS ON DISCHARGE: PUBLIC PARKS AND RIGHT-OF-WAY.
No person shall discharge any fireworks upon any City property or public right-of-way without the approval of the Fire Chief.
SECTION 3506. STORAGE AND SALE.
'ierpiw2fter i ovided, it shall be unlawful for any person to store any fireworks or to offer
(d) Completed applications for fireworks sales will be submitted to the Fire Department no later than October 1st • the year preceding the July 4 th holiday to which the sales are to occur.
(e) A financial statement signed by the treasurer or financial officer of the applicant setting forth the total gross receipts from each stand from which fireworks were sold, all expenses incurred and paid in connection with the purchase of fireworks and the sale thereof, and to whom and for what purpose the net proceeds were disbursed, along with the most recent report filed by the applicant to the State Board of Equalization, shall be filed with the Fire Department as part of the fireworks sale stand permit application package by no later than October 1st of the year preceding the July 4 th holiday to which the sales are to occur. Such statements shall be made on forms furnished by the Director of Finance.
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Storage of explosive materials is prohibited within the limits established in this Section, as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. In districts where the storage of explosive ;�Pordance with 2021
International Fire Code Sections 5601.8.1 and 5601 .8.1 .1.
The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in the following areas:
In zones as shown on City of Downey house numbering maps as C-1, C-2, C-3, CIP, HM, R-1, R- 2 and
SECTION 6. Chapter 6 of Article III of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
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2ECTION 3600 WATER MAINS: FIRE HYDRANTS
SECTION 3610 HYDRANTIPLACEMENT
SECTION 3600. WATER MAINS: FIRE HYDRANTS.
Any water main installed within the City after the effective date of this Section shall be of a kind, type, and design approved by the City Engineeri the Chief of the Fire Department, and the Water Supprihtendent and sWl be at leatt six-indh (67) mains, unl6ss, in the opinion of said City officers, a four -inch (4") main or line will be ouffiderit by reason of special or peculiar circumstances, particularly applicable to the area to be serviced by such main and not generally applicable. In the event any fire hydrants are installed as a part of the installation of such main, a shut-off valve shall be installed between any such fire hydrant and the main supplying water thereto.
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The City of Downey requires that a fire hydrant be placed within one hundred fifty (150) feet of a Fire Department Connection (FDC). When there are existing hydrants near the placement of the FDC, the Fire Chief or his designated fire code official will have the discretion to approve or deny the proposed configuration.
Hydrant Spacing will be:
a. 300 feet for industrial, commercial, high density or multi -unit residential areas. 150 feet is the maximum distance from any point on street or frontage to a hydrant.
b. 500 feet for single family, duplex, triplex residential units. 250 feet is the maximum distance from any point on street or frontage to a hydrant. 0E. Hydrants located on the opposite side of streets over 80 feet in width shall not be used to satisfy the requirements for hydrant spacing.
3. Additional public hydrants may be required depending upon required fire flows, street width, tactical considerations as determined by the Fire Chief, center dividers or other physical barriers, existing or anticipated traffic volume.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2022,
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMI
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
CITY OF DOWNEY ) I
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 11 th was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey on the _ day of It 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Member
NOES:
Council Member
ABSENT:
Council Member
ABSTA
Council Memberl
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No., was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on —, 2022 (after introduction), and on —, 2022 (after adoption, including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
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0 WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City of Downey (the "City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and, WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety We porr-iii-ig bod4 of every cit� or count� shall ado�t ordinances or raulations imposing the same requirements as those GonlalrleU III UHL- [IlUbl le(ANILIJ d1WIXI 17.14 California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health & Safety Code provide that a city or county may make such changes or modifications to the requirements contained in the California Building Standards Code which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and, WHEREAS, Sections 17958,17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health & Safety Code ArrI046 0,4# is aryy-ahfa�rst VuMiat--im,:t-w:&;d=-
authorized by the Health & Safety Code, the City Council of the City of Downey is required to make an express finding that such modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Downey is not required to make an express finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Building Standards Code and/or that do not otherwise modify a Building Standard; and, WHEREAS, because the City of Downey is in a liquefaction zone, the flood hazard section of this code has been amended; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is in Climate Zone 8 and, therefore, is required to have more stringent energy efficiency requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey is subject to ground tremors from large seismic events along, but not limited to, the San Andreas Fault; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to adopt the California Building Standards Code; including the 2022 California Building Code (Incorporating and Amending the 2021 International Building Code); together with the necessary amendments to assure the Code is tailored to the 2C4-., 6��%j �l �ton �onhical
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WHEREAS, the Building Official has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Code, and has advised that certain changes and modifications to the Code are and has further advised
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nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Downey; and, WHEREAS, the City Council conducted first reading of this Ordinance on October 11, 2022;and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on 2022 and 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on 2022, as required by law, at which time the Council determined that the adoption of the Code and amendments thereto is in the best interest of the City and is based on the findings required by law; and, WHEREAS, at least one copy of the Code adopted by reference in this Ordinance was available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk fifteen (15) days preceding the public hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTIqN.1 Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Building Code are reasonAbIv necessary because of local climatic, geologic, "" WAN16"I" ii-q-9 its tW,e f4divas orovided below to sWOWodt them ificationsto modifications are of an administrative orprocedural nature, arcuri(;Urninertisefieti-,iIILT not covered by the code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City. The City Council hereby adopts the following (Climatic, geological, and topographical, where applicable) findings to svpport the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Building Cod e-, made in this Ordinance:
1. Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Downey (or, "City") is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. For example, during July, August and September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months humidity is usually less than 40%, and humidity measurements less than 10% are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading rapidly due to such conditions. The City, being in the Southern California area, is also subject to "Sundowner" or "Santa Ana" winds that, should a fire occur, cause the fire to spread rapidly over wood shake roofs which are common in the residential areas.
These hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater.
These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the City. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flight$ of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident s�oene. Additionally, them is a significant increase in the amount 0 wind 65 [ 86_00205\40748980.1
force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire -fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased • of injury.
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Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quant ty supp ied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already - taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by heafly 10 mil�lion Over the next quafter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in ? fire.
C. These • climatic condons and winds contribute to the rapid spread • even small fires originating in high -density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing 6 nd coh#*Iing the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 • 75 percent.
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The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Norwalk fault, which traverses the northern portion of the City. The City is also in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault, which is located 40 miles to the northeast, the Whittier fault, located 10 miles to the northeast and the Newport -Inglewood fault, located 10 miles to the southwest. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to roadways and other impairments of emergency apparatus. Existing and planned developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults. Improved standards art necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to persons and property.
Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants.
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SECTION 2. Chapter 1 ("Downey Building Code") of Article V111 ("Building Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code set forth below replaces the existing Chapter 1 to read as follows:
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SECTION 8001 — Sections 1613.5 and 1613.5.1 are added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1613.5 Amendments to ASCE 7. The provisions of Section 1613.5 shall be permitted as amendment to the relevant provisions of ASCE 7. 1
1613.5.1 Values for vertical combinations. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 as follows:
3. Detached one- and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light framz construction.
SECTION 8002 — Section 1613.5.2 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
12.11.2.2.3 Wood diaphragms. The anchorage of concrete or masonry structural walls to wood diaphragms shall be in accordance with AWC SDPWS 4.1.5.1 and this section.
Continuous ties required by this section shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing.
Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toenails or nails subject to withdrawal, nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross -grain bending or cross -grain thnsion. The dla,ohr4M sheathing shall not be contidered effective for providing the ties or struts required by this section
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, wood diaphragms supporting concrete or masonry walls shall comply with the following:
1. The spacing of continuous ties shall not exceed 40 feet. Added chords of diaphragms may be used to form subdiaphragms to transmit the anchorage forces to the main continuous crossties.
2. The maximum diaphragm shear used to determine the depth of the subdiaphragm shall not exceed 75% of the maximum diaphragm shear.
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SECTION 8003 — Section 1613.5.3 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
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of a step shall be 8 feet (2438 mm) and the maximum vertical height of a step shall be 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm).
1613.6.9.5.3 Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls. Reinforced concrete or masonry shear walls shall have forces distributed in proportion to the rigidity of each section of the wall. 1613.6.9.6 Limitations. The following lateral force -resisting -elements shall not be designed to resist lateral forces below the base level diaphragm in the direction normal to the downhill direction:
1. Cement plaster and lath,
2. Gypsum wallboard, and
3. Tension -only braced frames.
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shall account for the variation in s(Oe of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular. 1613.6.10 Specific design provisions.
1613.6.10.1 Footings and grade beams. All footings and grade beams shall comply with the following:
1 . Grade beams shall extend at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the lowest adjacent grade and provide a minimum 24 inch (610 mm) distance horizontally from the bottom �oOtsi6e face of the grade beam to the face of the descending slope.
2. Continuous footings shall be reinforced with at least two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the top and two No. 4 reinforcing bars at the bottom.
3. All main footing and grade beam reinforcement steel shall be bent into the intersecting footing and fully developed around each corner and intersection.
4. All concrete stem walls shall extend from the foundation and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls.
1613.6.10.2 Protection against decay and termites. All wood to earth separation shall comply with the following:
1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade.
Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier. t,. Wood ledgers supporting a vertical load of more than 100 pounds per lineal foot (1.46 kN/m) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels and located within 48 inches (1219 mm) of adjacent grade are prohibited. Galvanized steel ledgers and anchor bolts, with or without wood nailers, or treated or decay resistant sill plates supported on a concrete or masonry seat, may be used. 1613.6.10.3 Sill plates. All sill plates and anchorage shall comply with the following:
1. All wood framed walls, including nonbearing walls, when resting on a footing, foundation, or grade beam stem wall, shall be supported on wood sill plates bearing on a level surface.
2. Power -driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill plates except at interior nonbearing walls not designed as shear walls.
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1613.6.10.4 Column base plate anchorage. The base of isolated wood posts (not framed into a stud wall) supporting a vertical load of 4,000 pounds (17.8 kN) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels or more and the base plate for a steel column shall comply with the following:
1 . When the post or column is supported on a pedestal extending above the top of a footing or grade beam, the pedestal shall be designed and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry columns.
The pedestal shall be reinforced with a minimum of four No. 4 bars extending to the bottom of the footing or grade beam. The top of exterior pedestals shall be sloped for positive drainage.
2. The base plate anchor bolts or the embedded portion of the post base, and the vertical reinforcing bars for the pedestal, shall be confined with two No. 4 or three No. 3 ties within the top 5 inches (127 mm) of the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts shall be embedded a minimum of 20 bolt diameters into the concrete or masonry pedestal. The base plate anchor bolts and post bases shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at least 2 galvanized nuts above the base plate.
1613.6.10.5 Steel beam to column supports. All steel beam to column supports shall be positively braced in each direction. Steel beams shall have stiffener plates installed on each side of the beamwe6at the column. The stifWer plates shall be welded to each beam flange and the beam web. Each brace connection or structural member shall consist of at least two 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter machine bolts.
SECTION 8005 — Section 1613.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edon of the California Building Code to read as follows:
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1613.7.4.2 Assembly device. All lay -in panels shall be secured to the suspension ceiling assembly with two hold-down clips minimum for each tile within a 4-foot (1219 mm) radius of the exit lights and exit signs.
1613.7.4.3 Emergency systems. Independent supports and braces shall be provided for light fixtures required for exit illumination. Power supply for exit illumination shall comply with the requirements of Section 1008.3 of this Code.
1613.7.4.4 Supports for appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements.
SECTION 8006 — Section 1704.6 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read 2s follows:
1704.6.1 Structural observations for seismic resistance. Structural observations shall be provided for those structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F where one or more of the following conditions exist:
1. The structure is classified as Risk Category III or IV,
1. The structure is a high-rise building,
3. A lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof, 65186.00205\40748980,1
Exception: One-story wood framed Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies less than 2,000 square feet in area, provided the adjacent grade is not steeper than I unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10% sloped), assigned to Seismic Design Category D.
4. Such observation is required by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design.
5. Such observation is specifically required by the building official.
SECTION 8008 — Section 1705.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read 2s follows:
1705.3 Concrete construction. Special inspections and tests of concrete construction shall performed in accordance with this section and Table 1705.3. 1 ,_xceptions: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:
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SECTION 8009 — Section 1705.13 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
tV#j-;r*1'u*ns for seismic resistance shall
be required as specified in Sections 1705.13.1 through 1705.13.9, unless exempted by the exceptions of Section 1704.2. 1
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3. The structure is a detached one- or two-family dwelling not exceeding two stories above grade plane, is not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, and does not have any of the following horizontal or vertical irregularities in accordance with Section 12.3 of ASCE 7:
3.1 Torsional or extreme torsional irregularity.
3.2 Nonparallel systems irregularity.
3.3 Stiffness -soft story or stiffness -extreme soft story irregularity.
3.4 Discontinuity in lateral strength -weak story irregularity.
SECTION 8010 — Section 1807.1.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AC PWF Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA Ul (Commodity Specification A, Special Requirement 4.2) and shall be identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1, Permanent wood foundation systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F SECTION 8011 — Section 1807.1.6 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.
SECTION 8012 — Section 1807.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1807.2 Retaining walls. Retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with Section 1807.2.1 through 1807.2.3. Retaining walls assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F shall not be partially or wholly constructed of wood.
SECTION 8013 — Section 1807.3.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1807.3.1 Limitations. The design procedures outlined in this section are subject to the following limitations:
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SECTION 8014 — Section 1809.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to rea,,-# as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings r4wwrl
or where the surface of the ground slopes more than 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (1 0-percent slope).
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, the stepping requirement shall also apply to the top surface of continuous footings supporting walls. Footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 deformed reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be placed at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3.
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SECTION 8015 — Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code 2re amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light -frame construction. Where a specific design is not provide designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Light -frame construction using prescriptive footings in Tab?";, 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Desi Category D, E, or F. i
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SECTION 8016 — Section 1809.12 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows..
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C-ECTION 8018 — Section 1905.1.7 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following:
14.1.4 — Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E, or F
14.1.4.1 — Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E, or F shall not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Concrete used • fill with a minimum cement content ♦ two (2) sacks of portland cement •' cementitious material •- ♦' yard.
(b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.
(c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area of the footing. A minimum of on,t bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall bl. provided at corners and intersections.
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with stud -bearing walls, are permitted to have plain concrete footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002 times the gross cross -sectional area • the footing.
SECTION 8019 — Section 1905.1 is amended and Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11 are added to Chapter 19 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
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1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1.1 through 1905.1.11.
1905.1.9 ACI 318, Section 18.7.5. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.7.5, by adding Section 18.7.5.8 arif
18.7.5.9 as follows:
18.7.5.8 Where the calculated point of contraflexure is not within the middle half of the member clear height, provide transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1, Items (a) through (c), over the full height of the member.
1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.10.4, by adding Section 18.10.4.7 14ollows:
18,10.4.7 — Walls and portions of walls with Pu > 0.35Po shall not be considered to contribute to the UREMW&i V W"W-jV__4W 1 4 eMmwmf AnQ4gqnS Such walls shall conform to the requirements of ACI 318 Section 18.14.
1905.1.11 ACI 318, Section 18.12.6. Modify ACI 318, by adding Section 18.12.6.2 as follows:
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SECTION 8020 — Section 2304.10.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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with the appropriate methodology in Section 2302.1. The number and size of fasteners connecting wood members shall not be less than that set forth in Table 2304.10.2. Staple fasteners in Table Category D, E, or F.
Exception: Staples may be used to resist or transfer seismic forces when the allowable shear values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
SECTION 8021 — Section 2304.10.3.1 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
2304.10.3.1 Quality of nails. In Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, mechanically driven nails used in wood structural panel shear walls shall meet the same dimensions as that required for hand -driven nails, including diameter, minimum length and minimum head diameter. Clipped head or box nails are not permitted in new construction. The allowable design value for clipped head nails in existing #�2f_nftW_e_saiie size hand -driven
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SECTION 8023 — Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
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of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inth by 3 inch�os by 3 inches (5V mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (112) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing.
SECTION 8024 — Section 2306.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
requirements anu i1mitations
Table 2306.2(l) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
Zxception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples LrsmP_V.�_,vTie buildi-to official.
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Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seism Design Category D, E, or F shall be applied directly to the framing members. i Exception: Wood strudWral panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber plankilg or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and Jurnber planking or laminated de6ki" joints do not coincide.
SECTION 8025 — Section 2306.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to reai as follows:
2306.3 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of ANSUAWC SDPWS shall include the following:
1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs sh not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center. I
2. The maximum nominal unit shear capacities for 3/8 inch wood structural panels resisting seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F is 400 pounds per linear foot (plf).
Exception: Other nominal unit shear capacities may be permitted if such values are r,ubstantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
3. Nails shall be placed not less than 1/2 inch in from the panel edges and not less than 3/8 inch fro the edge of the connetfing members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf usi• LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 in 65186.00205\40748980,1
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For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Table 4.313 of ANSI/AWC SDPWS shall not be allowed.
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2307.2 Wood -frame shear walls. Wood -frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable. i
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MAXIMUM DISTANCE
SEISMIC '
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MAXIMUM SPACING (D.C.) AND MINIMUM PERCENTAGE (X)
OF BRACED WALL
DESIGN
CONDITION (SEE
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BRACED
PANELS FROM EACH
CATEGORY
SECTION 2308,2)
,WALL LINES
END OF BRACED
WALL LINE
Bracing me[ho®°
LIB DWB, WSP SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS, GB"°a
Each end and
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of wall lengthy 100oc of wall length)'
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NP — Not Permitted;
a. This table specifies mirbnuna requiraments for braced wall panels along interior or exterior braced wall lines,:
b, See Section 2303.6.3 for full description of bracing methods c, For Method GR, gypsum wallboard applied to framing supports that are spaced at 16 inches oil center. d. The required lengths shall be doubled for gypsum board applied to only one face of a braced wall panel.. e. Percentage shown represents the minimum amount of bracing reguued along the building length (or wall length if the structure has an irregular shape),. f i t ll SF13 lrTd arte9llF w oWll ra c� i tttit b ainssl sl ur i iaixx�c L� i is r it a arrcc'3 i or F, 01 ul
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2308.6.5.1Altemmate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 23O8.G.5.1.|none-story buildings, each panel shall have olength ofnot less than 2feet 8 inches (813 mnn) and a height of not more than 10 #aed(3O48 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one hsoe with 3/8-inch (3.2 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box nails in accordance with Table 2304.10.1 and blocked at wood structural panel edges. For structures assigned hoSeismic Design Category DorE.each panel shall besheathed ononofmcevvith15/32-inch-minimum-thiohnesa(11.8nnm)xvoodatruotuna|pene|mheathingnai|edvvith 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.31 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud ohoU have hold-down device fastened to the foundation, capable of providing an approved uplift capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8006 N), The hold-down device shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The ABW shall be supported directly on a foundation or on floor framing supported directly on a foundation that is continuous across the entire length of the braced wall line. This foundation shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. Where the continuous foundation is required to have a depth greater than 12 inches (305 mm), a minimum 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) continuous footing is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line, This continuous footing shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom, This reinforcement shall be lapped 24 inches (610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
Where the ABVVioinstalled atthe first story oftwo-story buildings, the wood structural panel sheathing shall be provided on both faces, three anchor bolts shall be placed at one -quarter points and tie -down device uplift capacity shall benot less than 3.UODpounds (13.344N). 2'-8` MIN PANEL i-FORPANIELSPILICE �IF NEEDED) ADJOINING PANEL EDGES SHALL MEET OVER AND BE F43TENED TO
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2300.6.5.2 Portal frame with hold-downs (PFH). A PFH shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.2. The adjacent door or window opening shall have afull-length header, in one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 16 inches (406 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mnn). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face with a single layer of 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) minimum -thickness wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common or galvanized box Us in accordance with n
Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face mnn)wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d'common 'nails spaced 3/inches onpanel edges, a @11
less than 1,000 pounds (4,400 N) shall fasten the header to the inner studs opposite the sheathing.
One anchor bolt not less than 5/8 inch (15.9 mm) diameter and installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in the center of each sill plate. The studs at each end of the panel shall have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 3,500 pounds Where a PFH is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 24inches (81Omm).
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SECTION 8028 — Section 2308.6.8.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2308.6.8.1 Foundation requirements. Braced wall lines shall be supported by continuo A foundations. M
Exception: For structures with e maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15.240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exteriorwalls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B. orC.
For structures inSeismic Design Categories D and E.exterior braced wall panels shall beinthe same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be designed inaccordance with accepted engineering practice and Section 23O8, 1.1.
SECTION 8029 — Section 2308.6.9 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2308.6'9 Attachment of sheathing' Fastening of braced wall panel sheathing shall not be less than that prescribed in Tables 2308.61 or23U4.10.2. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives, Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 ehoU not be used to resist ortransfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. E. or F.
Exception: Staples may be used to resist ortransfer seismic forces when the allowable sheer values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
All braced wall panels shall extend to the roof sheathing and shall be attached to parallel roof rafters or blocking above with framing clips (18 gauge minimum) spaced at maximum 24 inches (6,096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced 65/86,00205w07*8980 /
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SECTION 8030 — Section 3115 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to rea4' 9s follows:
SECTION 3115
INTERIVIODAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
to intermodal shipping containers that are repurposed for use as buildings or structures, or as a part of buildings or structures.
—xceptions:
1 . Intermodal shipping containers previously approved as existing relocatable buildings complyin with Chapter 14 of the California Existing Building Code. it. Stationary battery storage arrays located in intermodal shipping containers complying witi Chapter 12 of the California Fire Code.
3. Intermodal shipping containers that are listed as equipment complying with the standard equipment, such as air chillers, engine generators, modular data centers, and other simill equipment.
4. Intermodal shipping containers housing or supporting experimental equipment are exempt fro the requirements of Section 3115, provided they comply with all of the following:
4.1. Such units will be single stand-alone units supported at grade level and used only occupancies as specified under Risk Category I in Table 1604.5.
4.2. Such units are located a minimum of 8 feet (2,438 mm) from adjacent structures, and a not connected to a fuel gas system or fuel gas utility.
4.3. In hurricane -prone regions and flood hazard areas, such units are designed in accordan with the applicable provisions of Chapter 16.
Shipping containers constructed or converted off -site that meet the definition of Facto built Housing in Health and Safety Code Section 19971 or Commercial Modular(s) as defin in Health and Safety Code Section 18001.8 shall be approved by the Department of Housi and Community Development
6. Single -unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers used as temporary storage construction trailer on active construction sit6s. Construction support facilities !or uses a activities not directly associated with the actual processes of construction, including but n limited to, offices, meeting rooms, plan rooms, other administrative or support functions sh not be exempt from Section 3115.
3115.2 Construction documents. The construction documents shall contain information to verify the dimensions and establish the physical properties of the steel components and wood floor components of the intermodal shipping container, in addition to the information required by Sections 107 and 1603.
A report of the verification process and findings shall be provided to the building owner.
1. Manufacturer's name or identification number.
2. Date manufactured.
3. Safety approval number.
4. Identification number.
5. Maximum operating gross mass or weight
6. Allowable stacking load for 1.8G (kg) (lbs).
7. Transverse racking test force (Newtons).
8. Valid maintenance examination date.
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Where approved by the building official, the markings and existing data plate are permitted to be removed part of buildings or structures.
3115.4 Protection against decay and termites. Wood structural floors of intermodal shipping containers shall be protected from decay and termites in accordance with the applicable provisions of Section 2304.12.1.1.
�il 15.5 Under -floor ventilation. The space between the bottom of the floor joists and the earth under any intermodal shipping container, except spaces occupied by basements and cellars, shall be provided with ventilation in accordance with Section 1202.4.
3115.6 Roof assemblies. Intermoaal snipping conial Tr$7 requirements of Chapter 15.
Exception: Single -unit, stand-alone intermodal shipping containers not attached to, or stack vertically over, other intermodal shipping containers, buildings or structures. I 3115.7 Joints and voids. Joints and voids that create concealed spaces between intermodal shipping containers, that are connected or stacked, at fire -resistance -rated walls, floor or floor/ceiling assemblies and roofs or roof/ceiling assemblies shall be protected by an approved fire-resistant joint system in accordance with Section 715.
3115.8 Structural. Intermodal shipping containers that conform to 2s buildings or structures, or as a part of buildings or structures, shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 16 and this section.
3115.8.1 Foundations and supports. Intermodal shipping containers repurposed for use as permanent building or structure shall be supported on foundations or other supporting structu �I r designed and constructed in accordance with Chapters 16 through 23. environmental loads in accordance with Chapter 16.
3115.8.1.2 Stacking. Intermodal shipping containers used to support stacked units shall comply with Section 3115.8.4.
3115.8.2 Welds. The strength of new welds and connections shall be no less than the strength provid-7-1 by the original connections. All new welds and connections shall be designed and constructed accordance with Chapters 16, 17 and 22. 1
for use as a building or structure, or as part ot a building or structure, OR wilipili 101 SUMUTTMr670 or 3115.8.5.
C115.8.4 Detailed structural design procedure. A structural analysis meeting the requirements of this section shall be provided to the building official to demonstrate the structural adequacy of the intermodal shipping containers.
Exception: Structures using an intermodal shipping containers designed in accordance with Section 3115.8.5.
3115.8.4.1 Material properties. Structural material properties for existing intermodal shipping container steel components shall be established by Section 2202. 65 196,00205\407489W 1
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detailed in accordance with ASCE 7 and -one of the following:
1. Where all or portions of the profiled steel panel elements are considered to be the seismic force -resisting system, design and detailing shall be in accordance with AISI S100 and ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1 requirements for steel systems not specifically detailed for seismic resistance, excluding cantilevered • systems.
2. Where all • portions • the profiled steel •. elements are retWne�m not considered to be part of - the seismic force -resisting system, an independent seismic force - resisting system shall be selectedr-del and detailed in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, or
3. Where all or portions • the profiled steel •.. elements are retained and integrated into a seismic force -resisting system • than as permitted by Section 3115.8.4.2_ltem 1, seismic design parameters shall be developed from testing and analysis in accordance with Section 104.11 and ASCE 7, Section 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2. 3115.8.4.3 Allowable shear value. The allowable shear values for the profiled steel panel side It elvsllill A
3115.8.4.2. Where penetrations are made in the side walls or end walls designated as part of the lateral force -resisting system, the penetrations shall be substantiated by rational analysis.
C115.8.5 Simplified structural design procedure of single -unit containers. Single -unit intermodal shipping containers conforming to the limitations of Section 3115.8.5.1 shall be permitted to b(; designed in accordance with Sections 3115.8.5.2 and 3115.8.5.3.
1. The intermodal shipping container shall be a single -unit, stand-alone unit supported on a foundation and shall not be in • with • supporting any other shipping • or • structure.
2. The intermodal shipping container's top and bottom rails, corner castings, and columns or any portion thereof shall not be notched, cut, or removed in any manner.
3. The intermodal shipping container shall be erected in a level and horizontal position with the floor located at the bottom.
4. The intermodal shipping container shall be located in Seismic Design Category A, B, C, and D.
3115.8.5.2 Simplified structural design assumptions. Where permitted by Section 3115.8-5.1, single -unit stand-alono� intermodal shipping • shall be designed using the following assumptions for t46 orbfil6d steel panel side walls apo end walls:
1. The appropriate detailing requirements contained in Chapters 16 through 23.
2. Response modification coefficient, R = 2,
3. Over strength factor, f2o = 2.5.
4. Deflection amplification factor, Cd = 2.
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the following conditions are met:
1. The total linear length of all openings in any individual side walls or end walls shall Q, limited to not more than 50 percent of the length of that side walls or end walls, as sho in Figure 3115.8.5.3(l). 1
2. Any full height wall length, or portion thereof, less than 4 feet (305 mm) long shall not be considered as a portion of the lateral force -resisting system, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(2).
3. All side walls or end walls used as part of the lateral force -resisting system shall have an existing or new boundary element on all sides to form a continuous load path, or paths, with adequate strength and stiffness to transfer all forces from the point of application to the final point of resistance, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(3). The existing door interlocking mechanism shall not be considered as a component of the required load path.
4. Where openings are made in container walls, floors or roofs, for doors, windows and other openings:
4.1 The opening shall be framed with steel elements that are designed in accordance with Chapters 16 and 22.
4.2 The cross section and material grade of any new steel element shall be equal to or mzmmm
6. End wall door or doors designated as part of the lateral force -resisting system shall be intermittently welded closed around the full perimeters of the door panels.
TABLE 3115.8.5.3
ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES FOR PROFILED STEEL PANEL
S[DE FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING
CONTAINER
CONTAINER
CONTAINER
ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES
DESIGNATION 2
DIMENSION
DIMENSION
i (PLF) 1.3
Side Wall End Wall
1 EEE
45 feet (13.7 M)
9.5 75
1EE
8.6 feet (2591 mm)
1AAA
9.5 feet 2896 min)
1AA
40 feet (1 2.2 M)
8.5 feet (2592_Elm)
843
84 1A
8. 0 feet S?A3 �min
1AX
<8.O feet 2483 min
1 BBB
30leet 9.1 m)
9.5 feet (2896 mm)
112
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1. The allowable strength for the side walls and end walls of the intermodal shipOng containers are derived from ISO 1496-1 and reduced by a factor of safety of 5.
2. Container designation type is derived from ISO 668.
3. Limitations of Sections 3114.8.5.1 and 3114.8.5.3 shall apply, max 1/2 L
f
existing existing hole in
top railing comer casting
opening
existing comer
column
existing f00K existing
fift pocket r bottom mifing
L
L = length of wall
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opening
existing come
column
existing fork existing
lift pocket bottom railing
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opening
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column
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lift pocket r bottom railing
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Bracing Unit Distribution — Boundary Elements
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/ max (3 in diani, penetration
existing existing hol
top railing corner call
opening
existing cor
COILIMn
existing fork
lift pocket
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SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published in the manner prescribed by law,
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SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after i adoption pursuant to California Government Code section 36937. 1 UYNNNI
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMI
City Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 11 th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regutar meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the — day of , 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members,
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN,
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22-was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 1 =2, (after introduction), and o022, (after adoption,
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
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expressauthorized by the Health & Safety Cod6, the G4 Council of Downey is required to make an • •' thati• • or i_ are reasonably necessarybecause of local climAtir"geological, or topographical • '. i • and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of Downey is not required to make an express finding for -8rTft'V I PWillill �fls Standards code and/or that do
not otherwise, modify a Building Standard; and,
WHEREAS, because the City of Downey is in a liquefaction zone, the flood hazard section of •:•' has been :•'i and,
WHEREAS, the City of • -y is in Climate Zone i and, therefore, is required to have more stringent energy efficiency requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey • - to ground tremors from large along, but • ' • to, the San Andreas Fault; an•:
WHEREAS, Southern Califorr�a is a densely populated area, with a warmer climate than average. A highpercehl ofAhe population in Downey has a swimming pool. The fencing section halt been amehdOd oorisidering the additional safety aspects to be considered; and, WHEREAS, the City of Downey• •.` which contributesto dust and debris being scattered by winds. This has been addressed by way of amendments to this code; and,
within the City. The City Council hereby adopts the following (Climatic, geological, and topographical, where applicable) findings to support the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code made in this Ordinance:
1. Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Downey (or, "City") is located in a semi -arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. For example, during July, August and September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months humidity is usually less than 40%, and humidity measurements less than 10% are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading rapidly due to such conditions. The City, being in the Southern California area, is also subject to "Sundowner" or "Santa Ana" winds that, should a fire occur, cause the fire ts spread rapidly over wood shake roofs which are common in the residential areas.
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suilding materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fim tanger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). IM addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are One also pr' disrupt utility services throughout the City. Obstacles generated by a strong win such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach dent scene. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wi force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire -fighting apparatus abo this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. I W. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already - taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on -site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.
C. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high -density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
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A. Development has occurred in the City and continues to occur in the City and such development has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak business hours, weekends and holidays, thus decreasing the response time of fire and emergency service vehicles, particularly on the following streets and highways: Florence Avenue, Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood Boulevard, Brookshire Avenue, Bellflower Boulevard.
B. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on -site fire -extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property. Due to these topographical conditions and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described below, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structure. Numerous fires have occurred within the City in residential structures (houses, apartments, hotels, motels, and dormitories) over the past several years that have automatic fire protection systems, and in all of these fires, the automatic fire protection systems have successfully controlled and/or suppressed the fire before the emergency response personnel have been able to arrive at the structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the fire department.
A. The City of Downey is located in Southern California, in an extremely active seismic region, with high levels of historic earthquake shaking in the recent past (earthquakes measuring larger than a magnitude 5 on the Richter Scale) and can be expected to experience significant strong ground shaking within the foreseeable future. The City is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that increase the likelihood of catastrophic damage when a seismic event occurs and which are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size to the 1994 Northridge, the 1987 Whittier Narrows Earthquake, the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes and 1933 Long Beach Earthquake.
The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Norwalk fault, which traverses the northern portion of the City. The City is also in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault, which is located 40 miles to the northeast, the Whittier fault, located 10 miles to the northeast and the Newport- Inglewood fault, located 10 miles to the southwest. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to roadways and other impairments of emergency apparatus. Existing and planned developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults. Improved standards are necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to persons and property.
B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. This situation creates the need for 65 186,00205\40748995r I
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both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants.
IV The findings above are applicable to the Amendments to the 2022 Californ Residential Code as follows� i
2022
Findings
CRC Section
�Arnende'd 'or
TITLE/DESCRIPTION
Added
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R301.1.5
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R301-2.2.6
R301.2.2.1 1
R401.1
R403.1.2,
R403.1.3.6
R403.1.5
R404.2
R501 1
R503.2.4
Table
FAITWw-M
Table
R602.3.2
Table
Amend Exception to CRC Section R602.3.2 and Table
R602.3.2, "Top —Plate Splice Connection Details"
Amend Footnote "b" of CRC Table R602.3(2), "Alternate
'(2) "A ternat
ber
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Attachments to Table R602.3 1
Amend CRC Section R602.10.2.3, "Minimum Number of
Braced Wall Panels"
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mend CRC Table R602-10.3(3), "Bracing Requirements
Based on Seismic De*9n_�9.R0_rL__.,,
Amend CRC Table R602.1 0,;4, "Bracing Methods"
Amend CRC Table R602.10.5, "Minimum Length of Braced
Wall Panels"
Amend CRC Figure R602,10.6.1, "Method ABW - Alternate
Braced Wall Panel"
Amend CRC Figure R602.10.6.2, "Method PFH - Portal Frame ,•_10n;n s"
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C Section R1001-3.1, "Vertical
ag��Thai Chapter 13 ("Downey Residential Code") of Article VIII ("Building xsgm*��re 144w��,2yv,14 er
13 to read as follows:
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SECTION 8994 — Section R301.1.3.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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SECTION 8995 - Section R301.1.5 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R301.1.5 Seismic design prqyi9jons for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertfdW in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slopq), The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or irito slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply With Section 1613.6 of the California Building Code.
SECTION 8996 - Items 1, 3, and 5 of Section R301.2.2.6 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
1. Shear wall or braced wall offsets out of plane. Conditions where exterior shear w lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to t uppermost story in which they are required.
3. Shear wall or braced wall offsets in plane. Conditions where the end of a braced w panel occurs over an opening in the wall below. i
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9-ECTION 8997 - Section R301.2.2.11 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2022 Edition of the California V,esidential Code to read as follows:
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components a equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall anchored to the structure. Ar(phorage of the components and equipment shall be design A exce t w ere t
1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or
2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less.
SECTION 8998 - Section R401.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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and installed in accordance with AWC PWF.
Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations:
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2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2 shall not be permitted.
Exception: In non -occupied, single -story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
SECTION 8999 - Sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3.6, and R403.1.5 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categorilos Do, D, and D2 shall be supported by All_r_w,.1,1 uired interior braced wall
panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations.
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R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, that are three stories or less in height, and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.
R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (1 0-percent slope). the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (1 0-percent slope).
reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footin as shown in Figure R403.1.5. i
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SECTION 8999.1 - Section R404.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category Do, Di or D2.
SECTION 8999.2 - Section R501.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for buildings, including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached or anchored to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.1 1. 2ECTION 8999.3 - Section R503.2.4 is added to Chapter 5 of the 2022 Edition of the Californ�p Residential Code to read as follows:
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R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4.
METAL TIE C. x 1 1/r x 4'.cr MIN., (4 TOTAL)
W1 I 6-16d COMMON
-on-
METAL TIE 16GA. x I la"x (OPENING WIDTH + 4'-(r)
(2 TOTAL) W/ 24-16d COMMON NAILS
For SI; I inch = 25.4 MM. I fo(H - 3041 MM,
a. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.
b. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mrn) wde with eight 16d common nails on each side of the headebist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa). c. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.6.
FIGURE R503.2.4
OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
SECTION 8999.4 - Lines 20, 21, 24, and 34 through 37, inclusive, of Table R602.3(l) of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
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NUMBER AND TYPE OF
SPACING AND
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FASTENERa, b, c
LOCATION_
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3-8d box (2 /2 " x 0. 113'), or
20 k1 x 6" sheathing to each bearing
2-8d common (21/2" x
Face nail
0. 13 1'); or 2-1 Od box (3
x 0.128'); or
sta2Ies,V 'own,16 a., 13/4" long
-2 g
3-8d box (2 /2 0.113'); or
3-8d common (21/2" x
0. 13 V); or 3-1 Od box (3
x 0.128'); or
21h 1 x 8 "and wider sheathing to
3 staples, 1 " crown, 16 ga., 13 /4"Iong
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4-8d box (2112 " x 0. 113'); or
3-8d common (21/2" x
0.131'7; or 3-10d box (Y
x 0. 128'); or
4 staples, 1 " crown, 16 ga., 13/4" long
Floor
3-8d box (21/2 " x 0. 11 3�),or
24 1 x 6 subfloor or less to each joist 2-8d common (21/2" x Face nail
0. 131'); or 3-1 Od box (3
x 0. 128'); or
, Z st, ples, 1 " crown, 16 Ziga., 13/- long
Other wall sheath n 19
11/2" galvanized roofing nail ,7/ 16"
"sttural cellulosic
:34 k 1 ruc
head diameter, or 11/4" long 16 ga.
3 6
fiberboard sheathing
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staplewith 16"or1"crown
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13/4" galvanized roofing nail, 7/ 16" F
"
3— 6
cellulosic fiberboard
head diameter, or 11/2 long 16 ga.
sheathing
staple with 7/16" or 1 "crown
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V/2 "galvanized roofing nail; staple
7 7
36K 1/2"gYPsum sheathings
galvanized, 11/2"long; V/4"screws,
T eWorS
13/4" galvanized roofing nail; staple
7 7
37 � 5 sheathings
/8"gYPsum sheathin
galvanized, 15/8"long; 11/8"screws,
Jype W or S
-For _S11 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot =
304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 ksi = 6.895 Pa. k. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2.
SECTION 8999.5 - Footnote "b" of Table R602.3(2) of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
k. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2. 65 186.00205\40748995, 1
SECTION 8999.6 - Exception to Section R602.3.2 and Table R602.3.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category Do, D, or D2, a single top plate used as an alternative to a douNe top plate shall comply with the following:
1 . The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in -line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25 mm).
3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2.
TABLE R602.3.2
SINGLE TOP -PLATE SPLICE CONNECTION DETAILS
TOP -PLATE SPLICE LOCATION
CONDITION Corners and intersecting walls Buttjoints in straight wall Minimum nails Splice plate size Minimum nails
each side ofJoint
Splice Plato size each side ofJoint
I
31 x 12' x 0,036"
l� (12) 8d box
galvanized steel plate
(21/," x 0, 1 IT) nails
or equivalent
Z_X
NMI
SECTION 8999.7 - Section R602.10.2.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is Pmended to read as follows:
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 1 feet (4,877 mm) or less shall have not less than two braced wall panels of any length or o] braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1,219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 1 feet (4,877 mm) shall have not less than two braced wall panels. In Seismic Design Catego Do, D1, or D2 no braced wall panel shall a contributing length less than 48 inches in length as required in Section R602.10.3, whichever is greater. I SECTION 8999.8 - Table R602.10.3(3) of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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BRACING REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY
SOIL CLASS D1
WALL HEIGHT - 10 FEET MINIMUM TOTAL LENGTH (FEET) OF BRACED WALL PANELS 10 PSF FLOOR DEAD LOAD REOUIRE0, ALONG EACH BRACED WALL LINE"
IS PSF ROOFICEILING DEAD LOAD
BRACED WALL LINE SPACING s 25 FEET
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Method* Methods
Braced Wall Lind DW5,,SFB, , PBS, Method
Saian4c Design St Location Length Method LIB® M@thodGB& PCPHPSCS- WSP CS-WSP, Category SFIrL C-O, CS-PF:
io 25---1.5- 2-5 1.6 1.4
20 5,0 5.0 5,0 3.2 2,7
30 7.1 7, 5 7,5 4,8 4.1
40 10.0 10.0 10.0 6.4 5.4
50 12.5 12, .5 12.5 8.0 16.8
10 NIP 4.5 4,5 3.0 2.6
20 Nil 9.0 9.0 6.0 5 1
C 3() NP 13.5 IM 9.0 7,7
Hownhouses only)
40 NP 18,0 18.0 12.0 10.2
50 NP 22.5 22,5 15.0 12.8
/N 10 NP 6,0 &0 4,5 18
20 NP 1210 12.0 9.0 7,7
30 Nil 1 &0 Ko 13.5 11.5
NP 24.0 24,0 180 153
50 NP 30,0 30M 22,5 19.1
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10 NP --L,* 5,6 --178 56 LK L6
24) NP 44 1 uo 11.0 3.6 3.1
30 NP 44 16.6 16,15 5.4 4,6
NP 4+4) 2211 3 �,o 72 6.1
50 NP 4--" 27.6 4--26427.6 9,0 7.7
10 NP AP4 NP 44 NP 3.8 12
20 NP ® NP 4Q4 NP 75 6.4
30 NP 444 NP 444 NP 11,3 96
40 NP 4 NP 15,0 12,8
50 NP l&.4 EE 3-64 NP i 8.8 16,0
14) NP ;4 NP -7-4 NP 5 3 45 1
20 NP NE 44-4 NP 10.5 9.0
31) Nil NE 1-+4 hT 15.8 13,4
40 NP 4" NP 9" NP 21.0 17,9
50 NP ,*4 NE 464 NE 263 223
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BRACING EOUIETS BASED' bN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY
® L CLASS
WALL HEIGHT . 10 ET MINIMUM TOTAL LENGTH (FEET) OF BRACED WALL PANELS 10 F FLOOR DEAD LOAD REQUIRED ALONG EACH BRACED WALL LINE^` 15 F OOFICEILING D LOAD
• BRACED WALL LINE SPACING 2S FEET
Seismic sign Braced II Line DWB, SFB, Method Methods
Category Story Loce Length 1 UW t GS Y PBS, PCP, WSP CS-WSP, (feet)' MPS, C FB' C C F
10 NP 3E4 nf�11 ;6 20 - 1.7
20 NP 12.0 4.0 3.4
30 NP 4-0 I9.0 18.( 6.0 5.1
40 NI' iiH ? +_24I 24.0 8.0 6.8
SO NP :. 10.(4:. 30.0 10.0 8.5
10 NP 644 NP iH hP 45 3 11
20 NI' +__L.Q NP 4-'_L0 NP r 9.0 7 7
DI 30 NP NI' NP 13.5 115
40 N13 NP NP I8.0 15.3
SO NP VP NP 22.5 19.1
10 NP Ph NP Nip 6.0 51
20 NP NP 444 NP 12.0 102
30 NP -_'4 NP ®-- NP 180 153
40 NP NP . . NP 24.0 20.4
50 N1' 424vP444 NP 30.0 255
10 Ni' " 8.0 44 87 2 5 2A
70 NP Ib.O L6.0 5.0 4 3
30 NP 4-2-0 _ L.4I 7.5 61
40 N1' �4" 32.0 32.0 � 10.0 3.5
w 50 NP ?A,A 4(1.1i 40.0 12.5 10,6
W 10 NP- ttiP 55 7
20 NP a S-.0 NP .. NP 11.0 9A
30 NP _ .: NP Nip 16.5 1�4.0
40 Nil
� NP 22.0 I& 7
50 N1' ._ NP _ ,_ 27.5 234
D• 10 Nip NP NP NP NP
20 NH NP NY NP NP
30 NP Nip Ni' NP NP
40 NP NP NP NP NP
50 NP NP NP NP NP
10 NP Ni' NP 7.3 6.4
20 NP NP NP IS.t) 12,8
Cripple wall belo% 30 NP Nil NP 22.5 191
o - or two-%Iorr dwelling *40 NP NP Nil 2 30M _ 5
50 NP NP NP 37.5 31,9
Fin SI: I ardh 25.4 riser. I fcnA = gtkl_A nine, l Fwund per ega aFc IaKrn a 0 q9 79 kP:a, NP - ideal llr nn111ed.
a, Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b Interpolation of bracing length between the Sds values associated with the seismic
design categories shall be permitted when a site -specific Sds value is determined in accordance with Sectione of i . Building ii'''
Where the braced
wall line lengthgreater than 50 feet, braced wall lines shall be permitted i': • ' divided intoshorter segmentshavinglengthsof r feet or ': • the
amount of bracing within each sogrT*ra shall be in accordance with this table. dMethod LIB shall have gypsum board fastened to not one •'with nailsor
Methodsz, Methods PFG and CS-SFB do not apply in Seismic Design Categories DO, D1 and D2. f. PFG and ABW are only permitted on • - story or of • stories. _ Where more than one bracing method is used, mixing methods shall be in accordance Section R602.10.4.1.
in Seismic De�ien qatey
D2 exceeding two stories shall
be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. i Methods GB �nd PCP brated wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC DO, D1 and i •• i' • • permitted ii
_
D1 and D2.
SECTION 8999.9 - Table R602.10.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
BRACING
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METHODS, MATERIAL MINIMUM THICKNESS FIGURE Fasteners Spacing PFH rranwxuh Sec Scown R602 10 6 2 See Scet lon R1502, I (Ut, 2 PPG See Sej�uon RW2,10,63
Sec Scown R602 1063
Porial frwTic at l unjgc:
1;D
6" cdUes 12 'liuld
cs-",Sp
w al
3 wocelmnxtur,il parel i 'At mu —0,
anel e,kw� CIL, drAmue to 1),
M
Continuously .sheathed set! IvIcalokil (',S-WSP See Method CS-WSP woudsirociural panel
adjai7cart to grlragc
cr 01i - P F
Confinuousl} heathd cSec Scfi(on R602- 0 6-4 See Scoron R6412,10,k-t e
portal It
long x' 012 That.
,
r
Y, or
'Icing x 0. 12" tha, 3" rdgcs 6" Held
Conlinmeislyshcathcd linaximut-n 16" 'M
(for '1,," thwk shcaftring1l
,sold Npacing
suuvtura! fibertimud g;i1vanized rool-urig nails J_
V,n ,,I I nrch r, 25A nw't. I S slurs: I delmc ^, 0,01 7 5 f4d, 1 f,4ornd per "'i4oist 47,1s'Ni'm Rattle I-Ml hkwi ', 0447 HIN, sign Caltegoriet C, De, DI.-4nd D21
a. AdhesiveInctuding tviefluA (B, shalln0l he permitted in Seismic De , b, Apidie,, to panels next to farage door opening where s0PP00fi1P,gable end wail or roof load onty- Shall only he used on one will of the gange, in Selictine DPsjS,jjC�jjegorjes Drt, D, and D7root wavering dead load shall not avceed 3 pit (;Irsg,- opimiNqq adjacent to at Method CS-G panel shall be provided with a header in accordance with Table R15W.5(i), A full-hoighl clear oplining, 41,311 not be perinfited adjece�i# lea Method CS-0 paneL
it, Mothad CS,SFB does not ap
ply pply I,,, Selsolic f)estqjj Categones De. DI and D,t e, Noletilod liclAW4 to delaeher[ one- and mo, fitnity dwell logs In SejNork Design Catcgotles D,j through D, only. f. Methods CTB and PCP brac PBS ZIPS and PF
I)crm jrtq I its S DV
D iLor .__
ged -11 S�l rodrid I C�) - ,_D._., D
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SECTION 8999.10 - Table R602.10.5 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
TABLE R602.10.5
MINIMUM LENG H OF BRACED WALL PANE.
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MINIMUM LENGTH
(inches)
METHOD
—
CONTRIBUTING LENGTH
(See Table R602.10.4)
Wall Height
(inches)
8 feet
9 feet
0 feet
11 feet
12 feet
DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS, BV-WSP
48 48
48 53
58 Actual'
GB
48 48
48 53
58 Double sided = Actual
Single sided = 0.5 xActual
LIB
55 62
0—r
NP
NP
Actualb
SDC A, B and C, ultimate
design
28 32
34 38
42 wind speed < 140 mph
48 ABW
SDC D, Dand D, ultimate
--
design
32 32
34 NP
NP
wind speed < 140 mph
--J—
CS-G
247
27 30
33 36
Actualb
AdJacent clear opening height
(inches)
< 64
24 27
30 33
36 68
26 27
30 33
36 72
27 27
30 33
36 76
30 29
30 33
36 80
32 30
30 33
36 84
35 32
32 33
36 88
38 35
33 33
36 92
43 37
5 35
35 36
96 48
41 38
r33
36 36
36 CS-WSP, CS-SFB —'100
44 40
38 38
104
---49
43 40
39 Actualb
108
54 43
41 112
P46
50 0
45 43
116
55 48
45 120
60 52
48 124
w.56
51 128
61 54
J
132
66 58
136
62 140
66 144
72 METHOD
Po al header height
(See Table R602.10.4)
8feet
9 feet
10 feet
11 feet ,
12 feet
on
Supporting roof only
Supporting roof
4-624
4-624
4624
Note c
Note c
48 PFH
Supporting one story and run
24 24
24 Note c
Note c
PEG
24 27
30 Note d
Note d
1.5 x Actual'
IT-
SDC A, B and C
116
'8
18 Note e
Note
,b
I � 5 x Actualb
- 5 x Actualb
CS-11:
SDC D, Dand D
— —
4-6 24
b4-9 E2L4
L21
2��
2-024
Note e
J,,
Note e
Note e
Actual'
t a
-F
For Sl: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 prim, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. 651 W 00205\40 748995, 1
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a, Linear interpolation shall be permitted.
b, Use the actual length where it is greater than or equal to the minimum length. c, Maximum header height for PFH is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall. d, Maximum header height for PFG is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.3, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall. e. Maximum header height for CS-PF is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.4, but wal', height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
SECTION 8999.11 - Figure R602.10.6.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
PANEL LENGTH PER
T � LiAai R66, ioq
" Hii,
� —11—
MIN-341WOOD
STRUCTURY,L PANEL
SHEA THNG ON ONE FAE
MIN , — PWAJ,jr"�'Alti —
00 H6UE'STOr4 RFOLARED
021 HO W-DOINN OR 121 STRAP -TYPE
ANCHORS PERTABLE R602 10 6 l
OF EACIA SHOWN FOR CLARTY)
STRAP -TYPE AWHORS TALL BE
PERWTTEr, TQ SEATTACHED OVER
THE WOOD STRUCTURAL PANEL.
PANEL MUST BE ATTACHED
TO CONCRETE FOOTING OR
CONCRETE F OUNDATQ N
NALL CONTINUOUS OVER
PRACIEC, WALL [,"qE
FOR P kNEL SPU CE ff NEEDED)
ADJO I NING PANF L ED G ES SHALL MEET'
OVER AND BE FASTIENED TO COMMON
FRAMING
8DccmkIOTd�A 0A4-NA1LS@6"
OG AT PANFLEDGES FOR SIMGLE
STORY AND @ 4'0 C PANEL EDGES
FORIHEFIRST GAF 2STORIES
STUO8 UNDER HEADFR AS REOLARED
9) COMMO N444— �-' NAILS @ 12-
0 C AT pPITERIGR SUPPORTS
Mpl, REBNFORCJNG OF FOUNDANON,
ONE04 OAR TOP ANGBOTTOM LW
BAFr*-+5M1N1MI,PJ-
L14'
WHIMUM FOOTING SIZE UNDER
121V2-DIAMETERANICHOR OPENING IS 12-X 12'
SOLTS LOCATED BETWEEN
5' AND I �� 0 F EA CH E NO OF
THE SEGMENT
FIGURE R602.10.6.1
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SECTION 8999.12 - Figure R602.10.6.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
. ......° EXTENT OF HEADER WITH DOUBLE PORTAL FRAMES (r4VO SPACER <
2 A
411N, DIAMETERANC11OR M, FER
,5ECTION R4011,6 - VVITH PLAIE, WA%IER
2111fl=
FRONT ELEVATION
For SI: I inch = 25A Tom, I foot = 304.8 mm.
FIGURE R602.10.6.2
VIETHOD PFH—PORTAL FRAME WITH HOLD-DOWNS
AT DEUIC14ED GARAG9Pq2jP99Y!Y9_S
FASTEN KING STUD
TO HEADFRANUH 6
'@D SINKERS
ROWS OF 16D
SMER NAILS AT
31 O-C Typ
T1I I SHEATI-MG
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SECTION 8999.13 - Figure R602.10.6.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Y ��,-All
LFW7H F
011-NT JF �,FD, 1111 H rtjtI fi I Erl," R7AFr, kMF,1, —A',, ftl-�,i:FD NAi VIN roP
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PIER NA,
it 11 4, - P .' , I * - . 0 , a 0 #
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4d
v'qER APPROVE - BAND ON l
OVER RAISED WOOD FLOOR - FRAMIN
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AR -LE
V,
F"V X"I'll, if A
L
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R � T I RA, '^A N E 1 2 H F AT HINC, F, R A PPR V E 0 RA ND RRA 5$ MflfiR0111 '#KA %R RAISED WOOD FLOOR - OVERLAP OPTION
,1 'A'+'RF POMA� LAP9kf;Fr RANnOR,MARnARDi
FRON � Fit VAI iGN
�wh�- �54 a"n 1 1.,114 3�9 K WWI
FIGURE R60210,6A
METHOD CS-PF—CONTINUOUSLY SHEATHED PORTAL FRAME PANEL CONSTRUCTION SECTION 8999.14 - Section R606.4.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not be less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four times their thickness.
Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category Do, D, or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall b,.t reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
• 7. , •i
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996 W1
is amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elemen-'M listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical directi as shown in Figure R606.11(2) and in accordance with the following: I Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1,219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
E. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1,219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (203 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
SECTION 8999.16 - Section R803.2.4 is added to Chapter 8 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms sh conform with Section R503.2.4. I
SECTION 8999.17 - Section R1001.3.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1,016 mm) wide, four No. 4 corAinuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1,016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1,016 mm) in width or fraction thereof." SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Los Angeles County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
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subsections, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or UftollOtutjohal.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Residential Code, it shall mean the 2022 Uition 0 the California Residential Code, as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, as published by • Building Standards Commission.
Sgqj!qo�j The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of Ordinance • cause the
same to ba published in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption pursuant to Califbtnia Government Code section 36937.
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APPROVED AND r• this _ •_ • 2022.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) s
CITY OF DOWNEY ) I
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- i was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 1 1th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the — day of $ 2022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN-
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- , was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022; (after introduction), and on 2022, (after adoption, including the vote I th I ereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City of Downey (the "City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code. 2022 Edition, as provided in Tille 24 of the California Code of Reaulations, including the Electrical Code; and, WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted version of the California Building Standards Code and related codes; and, WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to adopt by reference the entirety of the California Electrical Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3) without modification; and, WHEREAS, the City Council conducted first reading of this Ordinance on October 11, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on 2022 and 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on 2022, as required bi�i� at which time the Council determined that the adoption of the Code is in the best interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, at least one copy of the Code adopted by reference in this Ordinance was hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 2 ("Downey Electrical Code") of Section V111 ("Building Regulations") of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 2
no
SECTION 8101. Uniform Code Adopted. Those portions of that certain document, one 6n 1
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2022.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No� 22-- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council o t b i tf Downey held on the 11 th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of 14& ' Council of the City of Downey held on the — day of 2022,bythdf011owih voteJowit
AYES:
Council Members,
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAK
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22-_, was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, (after introduction), and on , 2022, (after adoption, indu&ng the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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vj j, COD
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2022 Edition, published by the Calif6mia Building Standards Commission (Pajifornia C de of Regulations Title 24, Part 4) is hereby adopted by reference as part this ChaOter as though fully set forth herein."
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MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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UEMV
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 1 1th day ot October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the — day of 2022, by the following vote, to wit,
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN,
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22-_, was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, (after introduction), and on —, 2022, (after adoption, including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the to ular posting pl des in the City of Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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AN ORDINANCE r OF • OF OF r •
CALIFORNIA,r(DOWNEY
CODE)PLUMBING OF r •' OF THE
DOWNEY MUNICIPAL CODEADOPTING
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24, PART 5)
pursuant
• Government Code Section 50022.1et seq., the City of Downey (the "City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Reg6lations, including - Plumbing d _ WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety hall ado t ordinances or
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular •Meeting •of the •City Council •of the City of Downey held on the 1 1th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the — day of J 2022, by the following vote, to wit*
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CALIFORNIA,AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY, r(DOWNEY
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this day of 20291
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No, 22- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 1 1th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the — day o022, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- , was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, (after introduction), and on $ 2022, (after adoption, r osting places in the City of Downey
including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regula p on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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SECTION 8807. Uniform Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Buildin g, and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled California Code of Rogul9tions, Title Z4,, Part 8, identified as the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, published by the Cblifdrnia 8�ujlding Stan atft Commission, is hereby adopted by reference, as a part of this Chaptera� though fully set forth herein." 65186,00205\40749013.1
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2022,
BLANCA PACHECO, Mayor
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMC
City Clerk
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Council Members,
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Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN,
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22-was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, (after introduction), and on 2022, (after adoption, In- M,,&as also tosted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates,
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CM#
City Clerk
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WHEREAS, • to Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City • r• (the "City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including the Existing Building Code; and,
WHEREAS, • 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 • the • Health and Safety Code provide that the governing body of every city or county shall adopt ordinances or regulations imposing the same requirements as those contained in the most recently adopted version of the California Building Standards Code; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to adopt by reference the entirety of the California Existing Building Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10) without modification; •
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted first reading of this Ordinance on October 11, 2022;and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on 2022 and 2022; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on 2022, as required by law, at which time the Council determined that the adoption of the Code is in the best interest • the City; and,
WHEREAS, at least one copy of the Code adopted by reference in this Ordinance was available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk fifteen (15) days preceding the public hearing pursuant to Government Code • 50022.6.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SEIlkThat Chapter 15 r• Existing Building Code") • Article V111 ("Building Regulations") of the 1• Municipal •f` is hereby •`a to read as follows:
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SECTION 8999-50. Uniform Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, identified as the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted by reference, as a part of this Chapter as though fully set • herein."
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SECTIONS* Wherever there is referencei to the California Existing Building Code, it shall mean the 2022 Edtion of the California ExIstl6g Building Code as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission, effective January 1, 2023.
SEqjQX_q. The City Clerkshall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same tbbe published in the manner prescribed by law.
SECTION T. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption pursuant th California Government Code section 36937.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the 1 1th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the — day of 1 2022, by the following vote, to wit,
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I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- , was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 20i�, (after introduction), and on 2022, (after adoption, including the I'll v "I o I t 11 e thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CMI
City Clerk
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SECTION 8999.60. Uniform Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12) is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein."
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APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _ day of 2022.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was introduced at a Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Couniii of the City of Dow�d on the 1 1th day of October, 2022, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City dound of the City of Downey held on the — day of , 202Z by �thei following vote, to vVit- I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- , was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, (after introduction), and on 2022, (after adoption, including the vote thereon), It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates-
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provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including the Groon Building Standards Code;and,
WHEREAS, Sections 17922, 17958, and 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety ii" . •. • •• _ •w. . _ orcount sh 11.aaitor.inanCes or r�. • -
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SECTION 8985. Uniform Code Adopted. That certain document, one copy of which is on file in the Building and SafetyDivision and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled California Code of publishedke�Oations ' Title� 241 Part 11, identified as the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 referehte, as a pad of this Chapter "though fully set forth herein." 651 86.00205\40749010.1
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SECTION 3. That Wh6 this Ordiharite takes effect, it shall not change any • the aft of(brise act$ done or foquited to
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Sgqj!gN�j The City Clerk shall certo to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be'published in the manner Prescribed by law.
SECTION 7� Effective DateThis Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption -tursuara to Calftrnia Government Code section 36937.
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City Clerk
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ABSENT:
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ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22-_, was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, OeT introduction), and on ' 2022, (after adoption, including tha Vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
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pursuant • Government
(the "City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, a provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including its Appendices; and, WHEREAS, Sections 17958,17958.7, and 18941.5 of the California Health & Safety Cod uil in
California B 'Id' Standards Cod -
WHEREAS, the Building Official has recommended that changesand modifications be made to Appendix J, and has advised that all such dhanges and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Downey; and, WHEREAS, the Building Official has also recommended that changes and modifications be made to Appendix J, which are necessary for administrative clarification and to establish administrative standards for the efficient enforcement of the building standards of the City of Downey and which do not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health and Safety •i.. Sedons 17958, 17958.7,894and,
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to adopt by reference Appendix J of the California Building Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Pand, WHEREAS, the City Council conducted first reading of this Ordinance on October 11, 2022; and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on this Ordinance was published in the Downey patriot,' • of general +
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WHEREAS, the City Council held a public meeting on as _• -•i by law, at which time the Council determined that the adoption of the Code is in the best interes of the and,
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WHEREAS, at least one copy • the Code adopted • reference in this Ordinance was aVailab,le for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk fifteen (15) days preceding the public hearing pursuant to Government todO Section 50022.6.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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II. Topographical conditions
A. Development has occurred in the City and continues to occur in the City and such development has resulted in severe tmffjc congestion during peak business hours, weekends and holidays, thus decreasing the response time • fire and eme;Wncy servjm vehicles, particularly on the f6llbvvinig streets and higbwao'Florence Aven(le� Firestone Boulevard, Imperial Highway, Paramount BoUlevardi Lakewood Boulevard, Brookshire Avenue, Bellflower Boulevard.
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roadways and other impairments of emergency apparatus. Existing and planned developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults.
Improved standards are necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to persons and property.
BPrevious earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants.
IV, The findings above
are applicable to the Amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code as follows:
2022 CRC, Appendix j_,
TITLE/SC RI0TION
FINDINGS (Administrative,
Section Amended or Added:
J103.1
Amend Appendix J Section
Administrative
J103.1, "Permits Required"
J 103.2 . ....
Amend Appendix J Section
Administrative
J103.2, "Exemptions," Item 8
J104.1
Amend Appendix J Section
Administrative
J 104. 1, "Submittal
Requirements"
J105.1
Amend Appendix J Section
Administrative
J105.1, "Inspections"
J1 12
Add Appendix J Section J1 12,
Administrative
"Fees"
J1 13
Add Appendix J Section J1 13,
Administrative
"Refunds"
J1 14
Add Appendix J Section J1 14,
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"Subsurface Drainage"
SECTION 2i Section 8730 ("Grading Regulatilws") of Chapter 8 ("Flobiplain Management Grading And PaVina") of the Downey Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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SECTION 8730 — Adoption by reference of California Building Code, Appendix J. Except as provided herein, Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code (California Code 65186,00205\4074903 1A
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SECTION 8736 - Section J112 is added to Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
J112 Fees.
J112.1 Payment of Fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed asset forth • �:• • • ' •:.. •n-vr shall an amend me Rttq_p__Qermbe released until the additional has been •r:a:
J1 12.2 Schedule of Fees. On excavation and/or fill requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the Schedule of Fees established by resolution of the City Council.
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SECTION 8736 — Section J1 13 is added to Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
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J113.1 The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
J 113.2 The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80%) percent of the grading permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this title. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80%) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing has been started.
J1 13.3 The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon s after
the date of fee payment.
SECTION 8737 — Section J114 is added to Appendix J of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
J114 — Subsurface Drainage. Cut and fill slopes shall be provided with subsurface drainage as necessary for stability."
Sgq1!QN.1. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality dt, (CE pursuao to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the adivity Will 6 bhvir6nmoh an
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MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CIVIC
City Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- was introduced at a AMgg�, . �Wt 1 �hda�kvf October, 2022,
and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the _ day ot 2022, by the following vote, to wit'
AYES:
Council Members:
NOES:
Council Member:
ABSENT:
Council Member:
ABSTAIN:
Council Member:
I FURTHER CERTIFY that a Summary of the foregoing Ordinance No. 22- , was published in the Downey Patriot, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Downey, on 2022, (after introduction), and on 2022, (after adoption, including the vote thereon). It was also posted in the regular posting places in the City of Downey on the same dates.
MARIA ALICIA DUARTE, CM*
City Clerk
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