PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Limonite Gap Closure
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project will connect from 2,450 LF east of Hellman Ave to Archibald Avenue. The total length of the proposed project is approximately 3,200 LF including a bridge over the Cucamonga Creek. Both road and bridge will serve 4 lanes of traffic including bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A separate pedestrian bridge over the Cucamonga Creek little south of the proposed vehicular bridge, as shown on the below map, is also part of this project.
PROJECT STATUS: 95% plans and specifications under review.
Construction Management service procured.
Working with various agencies to obtain necessary permits.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Design contract award date - May 22, 2019 30% design completed - December 2019
NOD filed - December 2020
90% design - November 2021
Estimated 100% design - Late 2022
PROJECT MAP:
Proposed Limonite Ave Bridge
Proposed Pedestrian Bridge
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PROJECT UPDATES
PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Improvement of Bike Network Connectivity/ATP Trails PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project will design and construct nearly 5 miles of trails running along Scholar Way and Harrison Avenue. The project will provide dedicated space for people to bike and walk from north Eastvale to the Santa Ana River Trail on the south.
PROJECT STATUS: Design contract was awarded to Mark Thomas. Preliminary design work has started. Community outreach meeting was held January 22, 2022. Currently working with Caltrans to approve scope change to change from Class IV with lane reduction to Class I with no lane reduction.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Mark Thomas is performing Phase 1B efforts consisting of preliminary design and public outreach.
PROJECT MAP:
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PROJECT UPDATES
PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Schleisman Road Safety and Connectivity Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project will design and construct dedicated space for people to bike and walk along Schleisman Road between Hamner Avenue and Sumner Avenue.
PROJECT STATUS: Conceptual development contract was awarded to Conceptual Design & Planning Company.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Once conceptual plan is completed, City will solicit proposals for development of plans and specifications.
PROJECT MAP:
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PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Limonite Avenue Signal Synchronization
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project will design and install necessary equipment to synchronize traffic signals along Limonite Avenue.
PROJECT STATUS: Construction contract was awarded to Belco on May 11, 2022 to install necessary infrastructure to synchronize the traffic signals, and construction is underway.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: There is a long lead time on the necessary materials to connect the traffic signals with fiber-optic. As an interim solution, City has successfully synchronized the traffic signal suing wireless radios. The construction to install fiber communications has stared and expected to be completed in January 2023.
PROJECT MAP:
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PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Citywide Retroreflective Backplate on Traffic Signal Indicator PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project will design and install retroreflective backplate borders along backplates of traffic signal indicators at 39 signalized intersections to improve the visibility of signals.
PROJECT STATUS: Project is currently bidding for construction.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: The construction is estimated to commence in January 2023.
PROJECT MAP:
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PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Traffic Signal Dilemma Zone Detection and Mitigation PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project will install advanced dilemma zone detection system and associated equipment in existing traffic signal cabinets at 16 signalized intersections to modify signal timing to improve safety for motorists approaching intersections.
PROJECT STATUS: 100% Plans and Specifications have been completed. Currently working on CON allocation request before advertising the project for construction bid.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: The construction is estimated to commence in mid 2023.
PROJECT MAP:
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PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: ADA Transition Plan
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Program includes preparation and implementation of an ADA Self Evaluation Plan as required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Future year funding will support removal of ADA barriers as identified in the Plan. Annual program to provide improvements focusing on ADA accessibility, including curb ramps and sidewalks throughout the City.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: This is an on-going project. Currently, field work to identify ADA barriers on City streets including curb ramps and sidewalks is on hold.
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PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Traffic Sign Inventory
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project will improve roadway safety and traffic through upgrades to existing and/or adding new high-visibility traffic signs.
PROJECT SCHEDULE: Inventory of traffic sign has been completed. Field work to collect reflectivity of signs to meet MUTCD has been completed.
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PROJECT TYPE: Capital Improvements Project
PROJECT NAME: Archibald Avenue/Limonite Avenue Widening Project PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Street widening and safety project for Archibald Avenue from the City of Ontario limits south of the SCE easement, including the intersection at Limonite Avenue and portions of Limonite Avenue east and west of the intersection. The project looks to improve safety and overall circulation in conjunction with the improvements associated with the Homestead and Merge developments, and Limonite Gap Project. Components of the project include, but are not limited to, coordinating with SCE to relocate SCE high-tension support structures.
PROJECT STATUS: • City approved the proposed design plan from SCE on July 14, 2021. • Installation of new transmission poles is completed.
• Construction is estimated to be completed in early 2023.
PROJECT MAP:
LIMONITE AVE
ARCHIBALD AVE
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PROJECT TYPE: Residential Development
PROJECT NAME: Prado (TR 35751)
PROJECT LOCATION: Southeast corner of Schleisman Road and Cucamonga Flood Channel PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements include a development of a gated community of 243 attached and detached single-family homes on approximately 19 acres.
PROJECT STATUS: Improvements have been completed. Project close-out task is remaining before city council accepts the project as complete.
PROJECT MAP:
SCHLEISMAN RD
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PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Development
PROJECT NAME: The Merge
PROJECT LOCATION: Northeast corner of Limonite Avenue and Archibald Avenue PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements includes 26 gross acres.
PROJECT STATUS: Onsite and offsite improvements ongoing PROJECT MAP:
ARCHIBALD AVE
LIMONITE AVE
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PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Development
PROJECT NAME: The Ranch by Transwestern
PROJECT NUMBER: PW19-11322
PROJECT LOCATION: East end of Limonite Avenue west of the Cucamonga Creek PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements include 20 gross acres including 2 light industrial warehouses.
PROJECT STATUS: Onsite and offsite improvements ongoing PROJECT MAP:
CUCAMONGA CREEK
HELLMAN AVE
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PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Development
PROJECT NAME: Homestead
PROJECT NUMBER: PW20-10052
PROJECT LOCATION: Northwest corner of Limonite Avenue and Archibald Avenue PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements include 55.86 gross acres consisting of six industrial buildings
PROJECT STATUS: Onsite and offsite improvements ongoing PROJECT MAP:
LIMONITE AVE
ARCHIBALD AVE
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PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Development
PROJECT NAME: Vantage Point Church
PROJECT NUMBER: PW15-1174
PROJECT LOCATION: Northeast corner of Archibald Avenue and Prado Basin Park Road PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements include development of an approximate ly 85,000 sq. ft. church which includes a sanctuary, classrooms, cafe, and a bookstore on 10.43 acres.
PROJECT STATUS: Onsite improvement ongoing
PROJECT MAP:
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PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Development
PROJECT NAME: Hamner Place
PROJECT NUMBER: PW18-10712
PROJECT LOCATION: East of Hamner Avenue and Schleisman Road PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements include 21.48 gross acres.
PROJECT STATUS: Onsite improvement ongoing
PROJECT MAP:
HAMNER AVE
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PROJECT TYPE: Commercial Development
PROJECT NAME: The Campus Business Park (PM 35865)
PROJECT NUMBER: PW12-0750
PROJECT LOCATION: West side of Archibald Avenue south of Limonite Avenue PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Improvements includes 53.37 gross acres with 11 development parcels and 6 letter lots.
PROJECT STATUS: Public improvements completed. Project was accepted as completed by city council on October 12, 2022.
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AGENCY GRANT NAME PROJECT NAME GRANT AWARD MATCH DUE DATE STATUS CTC/
Caltrans
Active Transportation Project Improvement of Bike Network Connectivity
$ 6,471,000.00 $ 1,620,000.00 6/30/2025 Under design CTC/
Caltrans
Local Partnership Program Limonite Gap Closure Project 9,475,000.00$ -$ Award construction by June 2023
Grant request has been
approved. Allocation for
construction funds will be
requested in late 2022.
CTC/
Caltrans
Active Transportation Project Southeast Eastvale Safe Routes to School Gap Closures
1,420,000.00$ -$ Construction in FY22/23
Grant request has been
approved
Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 10
Advanced Dilemma Zone
Detection
712,800.00$ -$ Under design
Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 10
Retroflective Backplate for
Signals
278,100.00$ -$ Under design
CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant
TRP 13
Annual Overlay Project $ 174,999.00 $ - April 1, 2023 Grant request has been approved
RCTC SB821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Enhancement on Citrus St,
Sumner Ave and River Rd
$ 432,500.00 $ 469,953.00 Under construction as part of the Annual Overlay Project
CAL FIRE Resource Management Grant City of Eastvale Urban Foresty Management
$ 249,925.00 $ 60,024.00 March 30, 2024 Under design Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 11
Systemic Roadway and
Intersection Safety
Improvement
2,375,640.00$ 263,960.00$ September 12, 2022 Grant application has been submitted
Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP) Cycle 11
Traffic Signal Coordination and
Raised Pavement Markers
589,000.00$ 589,000.00$ September 12, 2022 Grant application has been submitted
PUBLIC WORKS GRANTS SUMMARY
AWARDED GRANTS
FUTURE GRANTS
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 10.6
December 14, 2022
City of Eastvale Crime Statistics – September 2022
Prepared By:
Eva Terekhova, Emergency Management Specialist
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the Eastvale Crime Sta s
cs for September
2022.
Summary
The City Council requested staff to collaborate with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to develop a crime sta
s
cs document that would reflect selected Part I and Part II crime data for the City of Eastvale. Intended to show month-to-month crime sta s
cs, the document will assist in
determining appropriate staffing levels for law enforcement services.
Background
In May 2017, City Council directed staff to coordinate with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to request and obtain monthly crime sta
s
cs for the City of Eastvale. The primary
intent of the request was to determine appropriate staffing levels during the City’s contract nego
a
ons with the Sheriff’s Department. Over several weeks, the city manager and staff worked collabora
vely with Riverside County Sheriff’s Department administra on and management to
obtain crime statistics that could be shared with the public on a regular basis.
Upon receiving the data, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department advised staff that the data provided would be reflec
ve of the previous month, or thirty days behind the current month; and that the report would need to include a disclaimer identifying the data as preliminary and raw.
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ng, City Council recommended that staff add columns reflec ve of felony 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752 951.361.0900 |
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and misdemeanor arrests. During the September 26, 2017 mee ng, City Council recommended staff
add traffic viola
ons/cita
ons data and the total calls for service broken down per month. Crime sta
s
cs that were released in the
me that passed since the last mee
ng of the City Council are
attached.
Environmental
Crime sta
s
cs are not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no environmental review is required.
Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A
| Target #: N/A
| Goal #: N/A
Not applicable.
Fiscal Impact
This request has no fiscal impact.
Prior City Council/Commission Action
July 25, 2017: Approved by the Public Safety Commission September 26, 2017: Approved by City Council
Attachment(s)
Attachment - September 2022 Eastvale Crime Statistics
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City of Eastvale
Crime Statistics
September 2022
Violent Crime Statistics
VIOLENT CRIMES
ESTIMATED 2022 POPULATION = 69,929
SEP
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
SEP
2021
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
AUG
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
JUL
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
JUN
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
YEAR
TO
DATE
2022
YEAR
TO
DATE
2021
YEAR
END
TOTAL
2020
HOMICIDE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
RAPE 1 0.01 0 0 0 0 1 0.01 0 0 6 2 3
ROBBERY 1 0.01 1 0.01 2 0.03 5 0.07 2 0.03 18 23 22
AGGRAVATED
ASSAULT 7 0.10 2 0.03 5 0.07 6 0.09 5 0.07 57 51 54
ARSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
TOTAL 9 N/A 3 N/A 7 N/A 12 N/A 7 N/A 81 72 82
YEAR POPULATION TOTAL CALLS FOR
SERVICE/FILE #S
2021 67,626 25,104
2020 66,413 23,778
2019 66,078 24,587
2018 64,855 28,383
2017 64,613 32,295
2016 63,214 31,234
LEGEND
All data is preliminary, pending year end verification by CA-DOJ and FBI.
The numbers presented here are raw statistics based on the information currently in the Records Management System (RMS).
Source of population data: State of California, Department of Finance “Total calls for service/file #s generated” encompass ALL call types inclusive of the ones listed and not listed on this chart.
Year to Date (YTD) is calendar year
TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE/FILE #S GENERATED
YEAR: 2022 POPULATION: 69,929 TOTAL YTD: 19,734
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1,659 2,152 2,076 2,264 2,204 2,417 2,645 2,568 1,749
Non-Violent Crime Statistics
PROPERTY CRIMES
ESTIMATED 2022 POPULATION = 69,929
SEP
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
SEP
2021
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
AUG
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
JUL
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
JUN
2022
CRIME
RATE
PER
1000
YEAR
TO
DATE
2022
YEAR TO
DATE
2021
YEAR
END
TOTAL
2020
BURGLARY 8 0.20 11 0.16 14 0.20 5 0.07 13 0.19 98 158 127
VEHICLE
THEFT 14 0.23 10 0.15 16 0.23 11 0.16 3 0.04 114 140 140
LARCENY
THEFT 86 1.16 39 0.58 81 1.16 68 0.97 80 1.14 689 601 557 MAIL THEFT 5 0.06 8 0.12 4 0.06 2 0.03 2 0.03 27 69 88 INJURY TCS 17 0.17 13 0.19 12 0.17 5 0.07 14 0.20 99 136 140 FELONY
ARREST 22 0.43 8 0.12 30 0.43 20 0.29 17 0.24 197 227 159
MISDEMEANOR
ARREST 38 0.63 14 0.21 44 0.63 46 0.66 25 0.36 314 243 305
TRAFFIC
CITATIONS 308 5.82 380 5.62 407 5.82 515 7.36 239 3.42 2,800 3,674 3,273
TOTAL 498 N/A 483 N/A 608 N/A 672 N/A 393 N/A 4,338 5,248 4,789 275
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 10.7
December 14, 2022
Adop(on of 2022 Building, Residen(al, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, Exis(ng Building, Referenced Standards, Green Building Standards Code, Fire Code and Administrative Code
Prepared By:
Richard Hicks, Building Official
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1 .
Introduce, read the tle of, and waive further reading of the following Ordinances for adoption; and
2022 Eastvale Administrative Code
2022 Eastvale Building Code (as amended from 2022 California Building Code) 2022 Eastvale Residential Code (as amended from 2022 California Residential Code) 2022 Eastvale Green Code (as adopted from 2022 California Green Code) 2022 Eastvale Electrical Code
2022 Eastvale Energy Code
2022 Eastvale Mechanical Code
2022 Eastvale Historical Code
2022 Eastvale Plumbing Code
2022 Eastvale Referenced Standard Code
2022 Eastvale Existing Building Code
2022 Eastvale Fire Code
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Ordinances.
Summary
The City of Eastvale adopts a compila on of building regula ons every three years as a result of the California Building Standards Commission update cycle. These regula ons are commonly referred to as the “Building Code.”
In order for the City of Eastvale to maintain its local amendments to the "Building Code," the City must readopt said amendments with the codes.
Background
The California Building Standards Commission (hereina<er the “Building Standards Commission”) is an independent commission within the State Consumer Services Agency responsible for reviewing, adop ng, and publishing building standards for the State of California. The Building Standards Commission adopts a compila on of building regula ons every three years. These regula ons, which are commonly referred to as the “Building Code,” include:
California Building Code;
California Residential Code;
California Electrical Code;
California Mechanical Code;
California Plumbing Code;
California Energy Code;
California Fire Code;
California Historical Building Code;
California Existing Building Code;
California Referenced Standards Code; and
California Green Building Standards Code.
Through the code adop on process, the Building Standards Commission selects and approves a model code that will apply statewide. The 2022 codes adopted by the Building Standards Commission strive to make all structures more energy efficient and structurally safer over the 2019 codes. As part of these codes, Chapters 11A and 11B of the Building Code contain the accessibility standards for residen al and commercial developments. In the State of California, these two chapters are consistent with the American with Disability Act (ADA).
Local jurisdic ons are authorized to further modify the code to add more restric ve provisions based on their specific local geologic, clima c, and topographic condi ons. All local amendments must be more restric ve than the State Codes and must be substan ated with findings, per California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.
For the City of Eastvale, the “Building Code” is contained within Part B of the Municipal Code. The Building Standards Commission does not adopt the administra on chapter of the California Codes therefor the City Council of Eastvale needs to adopt its own administra on chapter. Local amendments are contained in the aDached ordinances and are intended to address the unique condi ons that the City of Eastvale incurs, such as being in a liquefac on area and large seismic zone. The proposed local amendments are structural requirements. Staff does not believe this addi onal restric on will create an undue burden on homeowners and developers. A summary of 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752 951.361.0900 |
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the local amendments is discussed below:
Administrative Code
Section 110.02.001-110.02.090
Adop on of Administra ve Code which establishes the administra ve requirements for all the adopted codes.
Building Code
Section 110.40.001-110.40.031
The amendments to these sections are related to structural changes.
Residential Code
SECTIONS 110.05.001-110.05.024
The amendments to these sections are related to structural.
Green Building Standards Code
SECTIONS 110.06
Adoption of California Green Building Code with no amendments.
Electrical Code
SECTIONS 110.08
Adoption of California Electric Code with no amendments.
Energy Code
SECTION 110.09
Adoption of California Energy Code with no amendments.
Mechanical Code
SECTIONS 110.12
Adoption of California Mechanical Code with no amendments.
Historical Building Code
Section 110.13
Adoption of California Historical Building Code with no amendments.
Plumbing Code
SECTION 110.16
Adoption of California Plumbing Code with no amendments.
Referenced Standards Code
Section 110.17
Adoption of California Referenced Standards Code with no amendments.
Existing Building Code
Section 110.19
Adoption of California Existing Building Code with no amendments.
Fire Code 12363 Limonite Avenue | Suite 910 | Eastvale, CA 91752 951.361.0900 |
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Section 110.20.10-110.20.30
Adoption of California Fire Code with sprinkler systems administrative amendments.
The 2022 California Codes become effec ve on January 1, 2023 and apply to any project submiDed for plan check thereafter.
Environmental
The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sec ons 15060(c)(2) (the ac vity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the ac vity is not a project as defined in Sec on 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regula ons, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no poten al for resul ng in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a No ce of Exemp on with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A
| Target #: N/A
| Goal #: N/A
The City adopts building regula ons every three years therefor it does not fall into any strategic plan action.
Fiscal Impact
Approval of this request will not have an impact to the General Fund.
Prior City Council/Commission Action
Not applicable.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - 2022 Eastvale Existing Building Code
Attachment 2 - 2022 Eastvale Plumbing Code
Attachment 3 - 2022 Eastvale Mechanical Code
Attachment 4 - 2022 Eastvale Residential Code
Attachment 5 - 2022 Eastvale Green Building Standards Code
Attachment 6 - 2022 Eastvale Energy Code
Attachment 7 - 2022 Eastvale Historical Building Code
Attachment 8 - 2022 Eastvale Electrical Code
Attachment 9 - 2022 Eastvale Referenced Standard Code
Attachment 10 - 2022 Eastvale Building Code Ordinance
Attachment 11 - 2022 Eastvale Fire Code
Attachment 12 - 2022 Eastvale Administrative Code
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.19 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 10)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 110.19 (Existing Building Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.19
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
SECTION 110.19. Adoption by Reference of California Existing Building Code . Those certain documents, one copy each, are on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled " Existing Building Code”, published by the California Building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10) and everything contained therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code, as a part of this Chapter.” 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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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 280
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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION5.: Wherever there is reference to the California Existing Building Code, it shall mean the California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.16 (PLUMBING CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 5)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of City of Eastvale 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 110.16 (Plumbing Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Chapter 110.16
PLUMBING CODE
SECTION 110.16.010 Adoption by Reference of California Plumbing Code. 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 Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition," International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), contained in chapters 2-17 as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and appendices B-D, and K, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5) and is hereby adopted and made a part of this Chapter by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the California Government Code, as part of this Chapter.”
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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance
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SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. That wherever there is reference to the California Plumbing Code, it shall mean the 2021 Plumbing Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (“IAPMO”) as amended by the State of California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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ORDINANCE NO.23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.12 (MECHANICAL CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 4) 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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 110.12 (Mechanical Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.12
MECHANICAL CODE
SECTION 110.12.010 Adoption by Reference of California Mechanical Code. That certain document, one copy of which is on file in Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk, entitled "California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition," published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (“IAPMO”), Contained in chapter 2-17 as adopted by the California building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4) is hereby adopted by reference in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the California Government Code, as part of this Chapter.”
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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 3.That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. That wherever there is reference to the California Mechanical Code, it shall mean the 2021 Mechanical Code promulgated by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (“IAPMO”) as amended by the State of California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.05 (RESIDENTIAL CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2.5) AND MAKING
LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO
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,
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 provide that prior to making any change or modification to the California Building Standards Code authorized by the Health & Safety Code, the City Council of Eastvale 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 Eastvale 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, the City of Eastvale is in a liquefaction zone; and, WHEREAS, the City of Eastvale is in Climate Zone 11 and, therefore, is required to have more stringent energy efficiency requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Eastvale is subject to ground tremors from large seismic events along, but not limited to, the San Andreas Fault.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic of topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications to the 2022 California Residential Code. The City Council further finds 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 289
topographical, where applicable) findings to support the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code made in this Ordinance:
I. Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Eastvale (or, “City”) is located in a warm 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. 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. .
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 a fire.
C. These dry climatic conditions 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.
II. Topographical conditions
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: Limonite Avenue, Hammer Avenue, Archibald Avenue and River Road.
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 290
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.
III. Geological Conditions
A. The City of Eastvale 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.
B. The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Chino-Central Avenue fault. The City is also near the Whitter Fault, which is located 9 miles, and the Elsinore fault, located 9 miles. 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.
C. 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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IV. The findings above are applicable to the Amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code as follows:
2022
CRC Section
Amended
TITLE/DESCRIPTION
Findings l,
ll, lll
R301.1.3.2 Amend CRC Section R301.1.3.2 Woodframe Structures lll R301.1.5 Add CRC Section R301.1.5 Seismic Design Provisions for Buildings on Slopes Steeper than 33%
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R301.2.2.6 Amend CRC Items 1, 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.6 Irregular Buildings lll R301.2.2.11 Add CRC Section R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment
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R401.1 Amend CRC Section R401.1 Application lll
R403.1.2,
R403.1.3.6
and R403.1.5
Amend CRC Sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3.6, R403.1.5 General Footings
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R404.2 Amend CRC Section R404.2 Wood Foundation Walls lll R501.2 Amend CRC Section R501.2 Application lll
R503.2.4 Add CRC Section R503.2.4 Openings In Horizontal Diaphragms lll Table
R602.3(1)
Amend CRC Table R602.3(1) Fastening Schedule lll
R602.32 and
Table
R602.3.2
Amend CRC Section R602.3.2 and Table R602.3.2 Top Plate lll Table
R602.3(2)
Amend CRC Table R602.3(2) Alternate Attachments to Table R602.3(1)
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R602.10.2.3 Amend CRC Section R602.10.2.3 Minimum Number of Braced Wall Panels
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Table
R602.10.3(3)
Amend CRC Table R602.10.3(3) Bracing Requirements Based on Seismic Design Category
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Table
R602.10.4
Amend CRC Table R602.10.4 Bracing Methods lll
Table
R602.10.5
Amend CRC Table R602.10.5 Minimum Length of Braced Wall Panels lll Figure
R602.10.6.1
Amend CRC Figure R602.10.6.1 Method ABW - Alternate Braced Wall Panel
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Figure
R602.10.6.2
Amend CRC Figure R602.10.6.2 Method PFH - Portal Frame with Hold-downs at Detached Garage Door Openings
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Figure
R602.10.6.4
Amend CRC Figure R602.10.6.4 Method CS-PF - Continuously Sheathed Portal Framed Construction
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R606.4.4 Amend CRC Section R606.4.4 Parapet Walls lll
R606.12.2.2.3 Amend CRC Section R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement Requirements for Masonry Elements
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SECTION 2: That Chapter 110.05 (Residential Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.05
RESIDENTIAL CODE
SECTION 110.05.010 – Adoption by Reference of California Residential Code. Except as provided herein, Chapters 2-35 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5), based upon the 2021 International Residential Code, including Appendix H (Patio Covers), K (Sound Transmission), Q, (Tiny Homes), V (Swimming Pool Safety Act) are hereby adopted by reference as fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the “Eastvale Residential Code”. A copy of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
SECTION 110.05.020 – Section R301.1.3.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.
The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
SECTION 110.05.030 - 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 provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into 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 110.05.040 - 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 wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required.
3. Shear wall or braced wall offsets in plane. Conditions where the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below.
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5. Floor level offset. Conditions where portions of a floor level are vertically offset.
SECTION 110.05.050 - Section R301.2.2.11 is added to Chapter 3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows:
R301.2.2.11 Anchorage of mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment.
Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the California Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either
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 110.050.060 - Section R401.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2 shall meet the provisions of Section R322. Wood foundations shall be designed 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:
1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.
2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, 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 110.05.070 - Sections R403.1.2 and R403.1.5 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
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R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories D 0, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D 0, D 1 and D 2 shall be supported on continuous foundations.
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 (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Categories D 0, D1 or D2, stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.
FIGURE R403.1.5
STEPPED FOOTING
SECTION 110.05.080 - 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 D0, D1 or D2.
SECTION 110.05.090 - Section R501.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R501.2 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 R301.2.2.11. 295
SECTION 110.05.100 - Section R503.2.4 is added to Chapter 5 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code to read as follows:
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.
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 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header -joist 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
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SECTION 110.05.110 - Lines 20, 21, 24, and 34 - 37 of Table R602.3(1) of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:
TABLE R602.3(1) FASTENING
SCHEDULE
ITE
M
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING
ELEMENTS
NUMBER AND TYPE OF
FASTENERa, b, c
SPACING AND
LOCATION
20 k 1" × 6" sheathing to each bearing
3-8d box (21/2" × 0.113"); or
2-8d common (21/2" ×
0.131"); or 2-10d box (3"
× 0.128"); or
2 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 13/4" long
Face nail
21 k 1" × 8" and wider sheathing to
each bearing
3-8d box (21/2" × 0.113"); or
3-8d common (21/2" ×
0.131"); or 3-10d box (3"
× 0.128"); or
3 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 13/4" long Face nail
Wider than 1" × 8"
4-8d box (21/2" × 0.113"); or
3-8d common (21/2" ×
0.131"); or 3-10d box (3"
× 0.128"); or
4 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 13/4" long
Floor
24 k 1" × 6" subfloor or less to each joist
3-8d box (21/2" × 0.113"); or
2-8d common (21/2" ×
0.131"); or 3-10d box (3"
× 0.128"); or
2 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 13/4" long
Face nail
Other wall sheathingg
34 k 1/2" structural cellulosic
fiberboard sheathing
11/2" galvanized roofing nail, 7/16"
head diameter, or 11/4" long 16 ga.
staple with 7/16" or 1" crown
3 6
35 k 25/32" structural
cellulosic fiberboard
sheathing
13/4" galvanized roofing nail, 7/16"
head diameter, or 11/2" long 16 ga.
staple with 7/16" or 1" crown
3 6
36 k 1/2" gypsum sheathingd 11/2" galvanized roofing nail; staple galvanized, 11/2" long; 11/4" screws,
Type W or S
7 7
37 k 5/8" gypsum sheathingd 13/4" galvanized roofing nail; staple galvanized, 15/8" long; 15/8" screws,
Type W or S
7 7
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 ksi = 6.895 MPa. k. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.
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SECTION 110.05.120 – Footnote “b” of Table R602.3(2) of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
b. 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 D0, D1, or D2.
SECTION 110.05.130 - Exception of Section R602.3.2 and Table R602.3.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category D 0, D1 or D2, a single top plate used as an alternative to a double 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.
SECTION 110.05.140 - Section R602.10.2.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have not less than two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have not less than two braced wall panels. In Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2 no braced wall panel shall a contributing length less than 48 inches in length or as required in Section R602.10.3, whichever is greater. 298
SECTION 110.05.150 - Table R602.10.3(3) of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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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 Section 1613.2 of the California Building Code. c. Where the braced wall line length is greater than 50 feet, braced wall lines shall be permitted to be divided into shorter segments having lengths of 50 feet or less, and the amount of bracing within each segment shall be in accordance with this table. d. Method LIB shall have gypsum board fastened to not less than one side with nails or screws in accordance with Table R602.3(1) for exterior sheathing or Table R702.3.5 for interior gypsum board. Spacing of fasteners at panel edges shall not exceed 8 inches. e. Methods PFG and CS-SFB do not apply in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. 300
f. Methods PFH, PFG and ABW are only permitted on a single story or a first of two stories. g. Where more than one bracing method is used, mixing methods shall be in accordance with Section R602.10.4.1.
h. One- and two- family dwellings in Seismic Design Category D2 exceeding two stories shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice. i. Methods GB and PCP braced wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC D0, D1 and D2.
Methods DWB, SFB, PBS, HPS, and CS-SFB are not permitted in D0, D1 and D2.
SECTION 110.05.160 - Table R602.10.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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SECTION 110.05.170 - Table R602.10.5 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
TABLE R602.10.5
MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS
METHOD
(See Table R602.10.4)
MINIMUM LENGTHa
(inches)
CONTRIBUTING LENGTH
(inches)Wall Height
8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 12 feet
DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, PCP, HPS, BV-WSP 48 48 48 53 58 Actualb GB 48 48 48 53 58 Double sided = Actual
Single sided = 0.5 × Actual
LIB 55 62 69 NP NP Actualb
ABW
SDC A, B and C, ultimate
design
wind speed < 140 mph
28 32 34 38 42
48SDC D0, D1 and D2, ultimate
design
wind speed < 140 mph
32 32 34 NP NP
CS-G 24 27 30 33 36 Actualb
CS-WSP, CS-SFB
Adjacent clear opening height
(inches)
64 24 27 30 33 36
Actualb
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 35 35 36
96 48 41 38 36 36
100 — 44 40 38 38
104 — 49 43 40 39
108 — 54 46 43 41
112 — — 50 45 43
116 — — 55 48 45
120 — — 60 52 48
124 — — — 56 51
128 — — — 61 54
132 — — — 66 58
136 — — — — 62
140 — — — — 66
144 — — — — 72
METHOD
(See Table R602.10.4)
Portal header height
8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 12 feet
PFH Supporting roof only 16 24 16 24 16 24 Note c Note c 48Supporting one story and roof 24 24 24 Note c Note c PFG 24 27 30 Note d Note d 1.5 × Actualb
CS-PF SDC A, B and C 16 18 20 Note e Note e 1.5 × Actualb SDC D0, D1 and D2 16 24 18 24 20 24 Note e Note e Actualb 303
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
NP = Not Permitted.
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 wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.
SECTION 110.05.180 - Figure R602.10.6.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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SECTION 110.05.190 - Figure R602.10.6.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
305
SECTION 110.05.200 - Figure R602.10.6.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 110.05.210 - Section R606.4.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
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. 306
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 D 0, D 1 or D 2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
SECTION 110.05.220- Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements.Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(2) and in accordance with the following:
1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (203 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.
SECTION 110.05.230 - 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 shall conform with Section R503.2.4.
SECTION 110.05.240 - 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 (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous 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 (1016 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 (1016 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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in 307
the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. When this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, modification or alteration of any penalty accrued, or to accrue, and the rights or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Residential Code, it shall mean the International Residential Code, 2021 Edition, promulgated by the International Code Council (ICC) as amended by the State of California Building Standards.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
309
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.06 (GREEN BUILDING CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 11)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 110.06 (Green Building Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.06
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
SECTION 110.06.010 Adoption by Reference of California Green Building Standards Code .
Those certain documents, one copy each, are on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled "California Green Building Standards Code”, published by the California Building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) and everything contained therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code, as a part of this Chapter.” 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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to 310
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Green Building Standards Code, it shall mean the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
311
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
312
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.09 (ENERGY CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 6)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 110.09 (Energy Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.09
ENERGY CODE
SECTION 110.09.010 Adoption by Reference of California Energy Code. Those portions of 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 6, identified as the California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, published by the California Building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code one copy of which is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk.” 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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 3. 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. That if any portion or portions of this Ordinance are held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be considered as separate and independent and the Council declares that the legality of the remaining portions shall not change as a result of the court's findings.
SECTION 5. That wherever there is reference to the California Energy Code, it shall mean the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, as published by the State of California Building Standards Commission, effective January 1, 2023.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
314
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
315
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.07 (HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 8)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 110.07 (Historical Building Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.07
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
SECTION 110.07.010 Adoption by Reference of California Historical Building Code . Those certain documents, one copy each, are on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled " Historical Building Code”, published by the California Building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8) and everything contained therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code, as a part of this Chapter.”
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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to 316
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. Wherever there is reference to the California Historical Building Code, it shall mean the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
317
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
318
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.08 (ELECTRICAL CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 3)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Chapter 110.08 (Electrical Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.08
ELECTRICAL CODE
SECTION 110.08.010 Adoption by Reference of California Electrical Code. Those portions of 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 Electrical Code, 2022 Edition," published by the California Building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3) and identified as NFPA 70-2020, published by the National Fire Protection Association contained in Chapters 1 to 9 as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, and Annex B and C, are hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code, as a part of this Chapter.” 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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. That wherever there is reference to the California Electrical Code, it shall mean the 2020 Edition of the National Electrical Code promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association as amended by the State of California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
320
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 22-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
321
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.17 (REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 12)
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,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 110.17 (Referenced Standards Code) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.17
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
SECTION 110.17.010 Adoption by Reference of California Referenced Standards Code . Those certain documents, one copy each, are on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk entitled " Referenced Standard Code”, published by the California Building Standards Commission, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12) and everything contained therein is hereby adopted by reference, in accordance with Section 50022.2 of the Government Code, as a part of this Chapter.”
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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit. Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside County within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to 322
be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5: Wherever there is reference to the California Referenced Standard Code, it shall mean the California Referenced Standard Building Code, 2022 Edition, promulgated by the California Building Standards Commission.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
323
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)§
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
____________________________________
Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
324
ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE AMENDING CHAPTER 110.04 (BUILDING CODE) OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 2) AND MAKING LOCAL AMENDMENTS
THERETO
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,
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 provide that prior to making any change or modification to the California Building Standards Code authorized by the Health & Safety Code, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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 Eastvale 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, the City of Eastvale is in a liquefaction zone; and, WHEREAS, the City of Eastvale is in Climate Zone 11 and, therefore, is required to have more stringent energy efficiency requirements; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Eastvale is subject to ground tremors from large seismic events along, but not limited to, the San Andreas Fault.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Building Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic of topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications to the 2022 California Building Code. The City Council further finds 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 325
topographical, where applicable) findings to support the proposed amendments to the 2022 California Building Code made in this Ordinance:
I. Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of the City of Eastvale (or, “City”) is located in a warm 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. 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. .
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 a fire.
C. These dry climatic conditions 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.
II. Topographical conditions
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: Limonite Avenue, Hammer Avenue, Archibald Avenue and River Road.
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 326
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.
III. Geological Conditions
A. The City of Eastvale 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.
B. The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the Chino-Central Avenue fault. The City is also near the Whitter Fault, which is located 9 miles, and the Elsinore fault, located 9 miles. 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.
C. 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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IV. The findings above are applicable to the Amendments to the 2022 California Building Code as follows:
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1613.5.3 Add CBC Section 1613.5.3 Structural Separation lll 1613.6 Add CBC Section 1613.6 Seismic Design Provisions for Hillside Buildings lll
1613.7 Add CBC Section 1613.7 Suspended Ceilings lll
1704.6 Amend CBC Section 1704.6 Structural Observations lll 1704.6.1 Amend CBC Section 1704.6.1 Structural Observations for Seismic Resistance lll
1705.3 Amend CBC Section 1705.3 Concrete Construction lll 1705.13 Amend CBC Section 1705.13 Special Inspections for Seismic Resistance lll
1807.1.4 Amend CBC Section 1807.1.4 Permanent Wood Foundation System lll
1807.1.6 Amend CBC Section 1807.1.6 Prescriptive Design of Concrete and Masonry Foundation Walls lll
1807.2 Amend CBC Section 1807.2 Retaining Walls lll
1807.3.1 Amend CBC Section 1807.3.1 Limitations lll
1809.3 Amend CBC Section 1809.3 Stepped Footings lll
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1809.12 Amend CBC Section 1809.12 Timber Footings lll
1810.3.2.4 Amend CBC Section 1810.3.2.4 Timber lll
1905.1.7 Amend CBC Section 1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4 lll 1905.1 Amend CBC Section 1905.1 and Add Sections 1905.1.9 thru 1905.1.11 General lll
2304.10.2 Amend CBC Section 2304.10.2 Fastener Requirement lll 2304.10.3.1 Add CBC Section 2304.10.3.1 Quality of Nails lll 2304.12.8 Amend CBC Section 2304.12.8 Wood Used in Retaining Walls and Cribs lll
2305.4 Add CBC Section 2305.4 Hold-down Connectors lll
2306.2 Amend CBC Section 2306.2 Wood-Frame Diaphragms lll 2306.3 Amend CBC Section 2306.3 Wood-Frame Shear Walls lll 2307.2 Add CBC Section 2307.2 Wood-Frame Shear Walls lll 2308.6.1 Amend CBC Table 2308.6.1 Wall Bracing Requirements lll 2308.6.5,
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2308.6.8.1 Amend CBC Section 2308.6.8.1 Foundation Requirements lll 2308.6.9 Amend CBC Section 2308.6.9 Attachment of Sheathing lll 3115 Amend CBC Section 3115 Intermodal Shipping Containers lll SECTION 2. Chapter 110.04 (“Building Code”) of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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“CHAPTER 110.04
BUILDING CODE
SECTION 110.04.010 – Adoption by Reference of California Building Code. Except as provided herein, Chapters 2-35 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2), based upon the 2021 International Building Code are hereby adopted by reference as fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the “Eastvale Building Code”. A copy of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.
SECTION 110.04.020 – 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 an amendment to the relevant provisions of ASCE 7.
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 frame construction.
SECTION 110.04.030 – Section 1613.5.2 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1613.5.2 Wood diaphragms. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 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 tension. The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered 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 110.04.040 – Section 1613.5.3 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1613.5.3 Structural separation. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 Equation 12.12-1 as follows:
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SECTION 110.04.050 – Section 1613.6 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1613.6 Seismic design provisions for hillside buildings. 1613.6.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish minimum regulations for the design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructing such buildings on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). These regulations establish minimum standards for seismic force resistance to reduce the risk of injury or loss of life in the event of earthquakes. 1613.6.2 Scope. The provisions of this section shall apply to the design of the lateral-force- resisting system for hillside buildings at and below the base level diaphragm. The design of the lateral-force-resisting system above the base level diaphragm shall be in accordance with the provisions for seismic and wind design as required elsewhere in this division.
Exception: Non-habitable accessory buildings and decks not supporting or supported from the main building are exempt from these regulations.
1613.6.3 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain terms are defined as follows:
BASE LEVEL DIAPHRAGM is the floor at, or closest to, the top of the highest level of the foundation.
DIAPHRAGM ANCHORS are assemblies that connect a diaphragm to the adjacent foundation at the uphill diaphragm edge.
DOWNHILL DIRECTION is the descending direction of the slope approximately perpendicular to the slope contours.
FOUNDATION is concrete or masonry which supports a building, including footings, stem walls, retaining walls, and grade beams.
FOUNDATION EXTENDING IN THE DOWNHILL DIRECTION is a foundation running downhill and approximately perpendicular to the uphill foundation.
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HILLSIDE BUILDING is any building or portion thereof constructed on or into a slope steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3%). If only a portion of the building is supported on or into the slope, these regulations apply to the entire building.
PRIMARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a direct connection as described in Sections 1613.6.5 and 1613.6.7.3 between the diaphragm and the uphill foundation.
SECONDARY ANCHORS are diaphragm anchors designed for and providing a redundant diaphragm to foundation connection, as described in Sections 1613.6.6 and 1613.6.7.4.
UPHILL DIAPHRAGM EDGE is the edge of the diaphragm adjacent and closest to the highest ground level at the perimeter of the diaphragm.
UPHILL FOUNDATION is the foundation parallel and closest to the uphill diaphragm edge. 1613.6.4 Analysis and design.
1613.6.4.1 General. Every hillside building within the scope of this section shall be analyzed, designed, and constructed in accordance with the provisions of this division. When the code- prescribed wind design produces greater effects, the wind design shall govern, but detailing requirements and limitations prescribed in this and referenced sections shall be followed. 1613.6.4.2 Base level diaphragm-downhill direction. The following provisions shall apply to the seismic analysis and design of the connections for the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction.
1613.6.4.2.1 Base for lateral force design defined. For seismic forces acting in the downhill direction, the base of the building shall be the floor at or closest to the top of the highest level of the foundation.
1613.6.4.2.2 Base shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems.
The total base shear shall include the forces tributary to the base level diaphragm including forces from the base level diaphragm.
1613.6.5 Base shear resistance-primary anchors.
1613.6.5.1 General. The base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in the base level diaphragm to the foundation.
1613.6.5.2 Location of primary anchors. A primary anchor and diaphragm strut shall be provided in line with each foundation extending in the downhill direction. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall also be provided where interior vertical lateral-force-resisting elements occur above and in contact with the base level diaphragm. The spacing of primary anchors and diaphragm struts or collectors shall in no case exceed 30 feet (9144 mm). 332
1613.6.5.3 Design of primary anchors and diaphragm struts.Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 1613.6.8. 1613.6.5.4 Limitations. The following lateral-force-resisting elements shall not be designed to resist seismic forces below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction:
1. Wood structural panel wall sheathing,
2. Cement plaster and lath,
3. Gypsum wallboard, and
4. Tension only braced frames.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 may be used to transfer forces from the primary anchors and diaphragm struts to the foundation provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame or in the diaphragm struts. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope of diagonal members when the frame is not rectangular.
1613.6.6 Base shear resistance-secondary anchors.
1613.6.6.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required by Section 1613.6.5, the base shear in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in the base level diaphragm.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center extend up to and are directly connected to the base level diaphragm for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth. 1613.6.6.2 Secondary anchor capacity and spacing. Secondary anchors at the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the base shear, including forces tributary to the base level diaphragm, but not less than 600 pounds per lineal foot (8.76 kN/m) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels. The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of 4 feet (1219 mm) on center.
1613.6.6.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.6.8.
1613.6.7 Diaphragms below the base level-downhill direction.The following provisions shall apply to the lateral analysis and design of the connections for all diaphragms below the base level diaphragm in the downhill direction.
1613.6.7.1 Diaphragm defined. Every floor level below the base level diaphragm shall be designed as a diaphragm.
1613.6.7.2 Design force. Each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient.
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1613.6.7.3 Design force resistance-primary anchors. The design force described in Section 1613.6.7.2 shall be resisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each diaphragm to the foundation. Primary anchors shall be provided and designed in accordance with the requirements and limitations of Section 1613.6.5. 1613.6.7.4 Design force resistance-secondary anchors.
1613.6.7.4.1 General. In addition to the primary anchors required in Section 1613.6.7.3, the design force in the downhill direction shall be resisted through secondary anchors in the uphill foundation connected to diaphragm struts in each diaphragm below the base level.
Exception: Secondary anchors are not required where foundations extending in the downhill direction, spaced at not more than 30 feet (9144 mm) on center, extend up to and are directly connected to each diaphragm below the base level for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth. 1613.6.7.4.2 Secondary anchor capacity. Secondary anchors at each diaphragm below the base level diaphragm shall be designed for a minimum force equal to the design force but not less than 300 pounds per lineal foot (4.38 kN/m) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels. The secondary anchors shall be uniformly distributed along the uphill diaphragm edge and shall be spaced a maximum of 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. 1613.6.7.4.3 Design. Secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with Section 1613.6.8.
1613.6.8 Primary and secondary anchorage and diaphragm strut design. Primary and secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in accordance with the following provisions:
1. Fasteners. All bolted fasteners used to develop connections to wood members shall be provided with square plate washers at all bolt heads and nuts. Washers shall be minimum
0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Nuts shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn prior to covering the framing.
2. Fastening. The diaphragm to foundation anchorage shall not be accomplished by the use of toenailing, nails subject to withdrawal, or wood in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.
3. Size of Wood Members. Wood diaphragm struts collectors, and other wood members connected to primary anchors shall not be less than 3 inch (76 mm) nominal width. The effects of eccentricity on wood members shall be evaluated as required per Item 9.
4. Design. Primary and secondary anchorage, including diaphragm struts, splices, and collectors shall be designed for 125% of the tributary force. 334
5. Allowable Stress Increase. The one-third allowable stress increase permitted under Section 1605.3.2 shall not be taken when the working (allowable) stress design method is used.
6. Steel Element of Structural Wall Anchorage System. The strength design forces for steel elements of the structural wall anchorage system, with the exception of anchor bolts and reinforcing steel, shall be increased by 1.4 times the forces otherwise required.
7. Primary Anchors. The load path for primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed into the diaphragm and into the foundation. The foundation must be shown to be adequate to resist the concentrated loads from the primary anchors.
8. Secondary Anchors. The load path for secondary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be fully developed in the diaphragm but need not be developed beyond the connection to the foundation.
9. Symmetry. All lateral force foundation anchorage and diaphragm strut connections shall be symmetrical. Eccentric connections may be permitted when demonstrated by calculation or tests that all components of force have been provided for in the structural analysis or tests.
10. Wood Ledgers. Wood ledgers shall not be used to resist cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.
1613.6.9 Lateral-force-resisting elements normal to the downhill direction. 1613.6.9.1 General. In the direction normal to the downhill direction, lateral-force-resisting elements shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this section. 1613.6.9.2 Base shear. In developing the base shear for seismic design, the response modification coefficient (R) shall not exceed 5 for bearing wall and building frame systems. 1613.6.9.3 Vertical distribution of seismic forces. For seismic forces acting normal to the downhill direction the distribution of seismic forces over the height of the building using Section 12.8.3 of ASCE 7 shall be determined using the height measured from the top of the lowest level of the building foundation.
1613.6.9.4 Drift limitations. The story drift below the base level diaphragm shall not exceed
0.007 times the story height at strength design force level. The total drift from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation shall not exceed 3/4 inch (19 mm). Where the story height or the height from the base level diaphragm to the top of the foundation varies because of a stepped footing or story offset, the height shall be measured from the average height of the top of the foundation. The story drift shall not be reduced by the effect of horizontal diaphragm stiffness.
1613.6.9.5 Distribution of lateral forces.
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1613.6.9.5.1 General. The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral-force-resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element. 1613.6.9.5.2 Wood structural panel sheathed walls. The stiffness of a stepped wood structural panel shear wall may be determined by dividing the wall into adjacent rectangular elements, subject to the same top of wall deflection. Deflections of shear walls may be estimated by AWC SDPWS Section 4.3.2. Sheathing and fastening requirements for the stiffest section shall be used for the entire wall. Each section of wall shall be anchored for shear and uplift at each step. The minimum horizontal length 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.
Braced frames designed in accordance with the requirements of Section 2205.2.1.2 of this Code may be designed as lateral-force-resisting elements in the direction normal to the downhill direction, provided lateral forces do not induce flexural stresses in any member of the frame. Deflections of frames shall account for the variation in slope 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 outside 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.
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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.
2. 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.
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 beam web at the column. The stiffener plates shall be 337
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 110.04.060 – Section 1613.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
1613.7 Suspended ceilings. Minimum design and installation standards for suspended ceilings shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of Section 2506.2.1 of this Code and this section.
1613.7.1 Scope. This part contains special requirements for suspended ceilings and lighting systems. Provisions of Section 13.5.6 of ASCE 7 shall apply except as modified herein. 1613.7.2 General. The suspended ceilings and lighting systems shall be limited to 6 feet (1828 mm) below the structural deck unless the lateral bracing is designed by a licensed engineer or architect.
1613.7.3 Sprinkler heads.All sprinkler heads (drops) except fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies, shall be designed to allow for free movement of the sprinkler pipes with oversize rings, sleeves or adaptors through the ceiling tile. Sprinkler heads and other penetrations shall have a 2 inch (50mm) oversize ring, sleeve, or adapter through the ceiling tile to allow for free movement of at least 1 inch (25mm) in all horizontal directions.
Alternatively, a swing joint that can accommodate 1 inch (25 mm) of ceiling movement in all horizontal directions is permitted to be provided at the top of the sprinkler head extension.
Sprinkler heads penetrating fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assemblies shall comply with Section 714 of this Code.
1613.7.4 Special requirements for means of egress. Suspended ceiling assemblies located along means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies accessory to Group A Occupancies shall comply with the following provisions. 1613.7.4.1 General. Ceiling suspension systems shall be connected and braced with vertical hangers attached directly to the structural deck along the means of egress serving an occupant load of 30 or more and at lobbies’ accessory to Group A Occupancies. Spacing of vertical hangers shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) on center along the entire length of the suspended ceiling assembly located along the means of egress or at the lobby. 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.
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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 110.04.070 – Section 1704.6 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1704.6 Structural observations. Where required by the provisions of Section 1704.6.1, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall employ a structural observer to perform structural observations. The structural observer shall visually observe representative locations of structural systems, details and load paths for general conformance to the approved construction documents. Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections in Section 110 or the special inspections in Section 1705 or other sections of this code. The structural observer shall be one of the following individuals:
1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design, or
2. A registered design professional designated by the registered design professional responsible for the structural design.
Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement identifying the frequency and extent of structural observations.
The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall coordinate and call a preconstruction meeting between the structural observer, contractors, affected subcontractors and special inspectors.
The structural observer shall preside over the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify the major structural elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting systems of the structure and to review scheduling of the required observations.
A record of the meeting shall be included in the report submitted to the building official.
Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the owner or owner’s authorized agent, special inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the form prescribed by the building official, the structural observer shall submit to the building official a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved. A final report by the structural observer which states that all observed deficiencies have been resolved is required before acceptance of the work by the building official.
SECTION 110.04.080 – Section 1704.6.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as 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:
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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.
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 1 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 110.04.090 – Section 1705.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
Exceptions: Special inspections and tests shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, not more than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa) regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction.
2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock where:
2.1. The footings support walls of light-frame construction;
2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1809.7; or
2.3.The structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f’c, not more than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction documents or used in the footing construction.
3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground, including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa).
4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade
SECTION 110.04.100 – Section 1705.13 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1705.13 Special inspections for seismic resistance. Special inspections 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.
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Exception: The special inspections specified in Sections 1705.13.1 through 1705.13.9 are not required for structures designed and constructed in accordance with one of the following:
1. The structure consists of light-frame construction; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, SDS, as determined in Section 1613.2.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 35 feet (10 668 mm).
2. The seismic force-resisting system of the structure consists of reinforced masonry or reinforced concrete; the design spectral response acceleration at short periods, S DS, as determined in Section 1613.2.4, does not exceed 0.5; and the building height of the structure does not exceed 25 feet (7620 mm)
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 110.04.110 – 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 AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (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 110.04.120 – Section 1807.1.4 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 110.04.130 – Section 1807.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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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 110.04.140 – 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:
1. The frictional resistance for structural walls and slabs on silts and clays shall be limited to one-half of the normal force imposed on the soils by the weight of the footing or slab.
2. Posts embedded in earth shall not be used to provide lateral support for structural or nonstructural materials such as plaster, masonry or concrete unless bracing is provided that develops the limited deflection required.
Wood poles shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for sawn timber posts (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B) and for round timber posts (Commodity Specification B, Use Category 4B). Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
Exception: Wood poles and posts embedded in direct contact with soil may be used to support nonhabitable, nonoccupiable structures such as fences when approved by the building official.
SECTION 110.04.150 – Section 1809.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1809.3 Stepped footings. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall be permitted to have a slope not exceeding one unit vertical in 10 unit’s horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footing or where the surface of the ground slopes more than one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-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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FIGURE 1809.3
STEPPED FOOTING
SECTION 110.04.160 – Section 1809.7 and Table 1809.7 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code are amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry-unit footings supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Light-frame construction using prescriptive footings in Table 1809.7 shall not exceed one story above grade plane for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
TABLE 1809.7
PRESCRIPTIVE FOOTINGS SUPPORTING WALLS OF
LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION a, b, c, d, e
NUMBER OF FLOORS
SUPPORTED BY THE
FOOTING f
WIDTH OF
FOOTING
(inches)
THICKNESS OF
FOOTING (inches)
1 12 6
2 15 6
3 18 8 g
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
a. Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4. b. The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to the elevation of the top of the footing.
c. See Section 1905 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
d. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. e. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof addition to the stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be as required for supporting one floor. 343
SECTION 110.04.170 – Section 1809.12 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the Building Official. Such footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B). Treated timbers are not required where placed entirely below permanent water level, or where used as capping for wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands.
The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footings supported on treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the ANSI/AWC NDS. Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 110.04.180 – Section 1810.3.2.4 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as piles or poles in accordance with ANSI/AWC NDS. Round timber elements shall conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS-20. Timber deep foundation elements shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 110.04.190 – 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 for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2) sacks of Portland cement or cementious material per cubic 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 one bar shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections.
Exceptions:
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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 of the footing.
SECTION 110.04.200 – 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:
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 and 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.
18.7.5.9 – At any section where the design strength, Pn, of the column is less than the sum of the shears Ve computed in accordance with ACI 318 Sections 18.7.6.1 and 18.6.5.1 for all the beams framing into the column above the level under consideration, transverse reinforcement as specified in ACI 318 Sections 18.7.5.1 through 18.7.5.3 shall be provided. For beams framing into opposite sides of the column, the moment components are permitted to be assumed to be of opposite sign. For the determination of the design strength, Pn, of the column, these moments are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis. 1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4 . Modify ACI 318, Section 18.10.4, by adding Section
18.10.4.7 as follows:
18.10.4.7 – Walls and portions of walls with P u > 0.35P o shall not be considered to contribute to the calculated shear strength of the structure for resisting earthquake- induced forces. 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:
18.12.6.2 Collector and boundary elements in topping slabs placed over precast floor and roof elements shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm) or 6 db in thickness, where db is the diameter of the largest reinforcement in the topping slab.
SECTION 110.04.210 – Section 2304.10.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2304.10.2 Fastener requirements. Connections for wood members shall be designed in accordance 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. 345
Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.2 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design 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 110.04.220 – 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 construction may be taken at no more than the nail-head- area ratio of that of the same size hand-driven nails.
SECTION 110.04.230 – Section 2304.12.5 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2304.12.5 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood installed in retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1 for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
SECTION 110.04.240 – Section 2305.4 is added to Chapter 23 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
2305.4 Hold-down connectors. In Seismic Design Category D, E or F, hold-down connectors shall be designed to resist shear wall overturning moments using approved cyclic load values or 75 percent of the allowable seismic load values that do not consider cyclic loading of the product. Connector bolts into wood framing shall require steel plate washers on the post on the opposite side of the anchorage device. Plate size shall be a minimum of 0.229 inch by 3 inches by 3 inches (5.82 mm by 76 mm by 76 mm) in size. Hold-down connectors shall be tightened to finger tight plus one half (1/2) wrench turn just prior to covering the wall framing.
SECTION 110.04.250 – Section 2306.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2306.2 Wood-frame diaphragms. Wood-frame diaphragms shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.2(1) or 2306.2(2) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
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Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.2(1) and 2306.2(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design.
Wood structural panel diaphragms used to resist seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall be applied directly to the framing members.
Exception: Wood structural panel diaphragms are permitted to be fastened over solid lumber planking or laminated decking, provided the panel joints and lumber planking or laminated decking joints do not coincide.
SECTION 110.04.260 – Section 2306.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
2306.3 Wood-frame shear walls. Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AWC SDPWS. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F, application of Tables 4.3A and 4.3B of ANSI/AWC SDPWS shall include the following:
1. Wood structural panel thickness for shear walls shall not be less than 3/8 inch thick and studs shall not be spaced at more than 16 inches on center.
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 substantiated 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 from the edge of the connecting members for shear greater than 350 plf using ASD or 500 plf using LRFD. Nails shall be placed not less than 3/8 inch from panel edges and not less than 1/4 inch from the edge of the connecting members for shears of 350 plf or less using ASD or 500 plf or less using LRFD.
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F application of Table 4.3B of ANSI/AWC SDPWS shall not be allowed.
For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F, application of Table 4.3C of ANSI/AWC SDPWS shall not be used below the top level in a multi-level building.
Where panels are fastened to framing members with staples, requirements and limitations of AWC SDPWS shall be met and the allowable shear values set forth in Table 2306.3(1), 2306.3(2) or 2306.3(3) shall only be permitted for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
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Exception: Allowable shear values where panels are fastened to framing members with staples may be used if such values are substantiated by cyclic testing and approved by the building official.
The allowable shear values in Tables 2306.3(1) and 2306.3(2) are permitted to be increased 40 percent for wind design. Panels complying with ANSI/APA PRP-210 shall be permitted to use design values for Plywood Siding in the ANSI/AWC SDPWS.
SECTION 110.04.270 – Section 2307.2 is added to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code to read as follows:
2307.2 Wood-frame shear walls. Wood-frame shear walls shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Section 2306.3 as applicable.
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Table 2308.6.1 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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SECTION 110.04.280 – Sections 2308.6.5.1 and 2308.6.5.2 and Figures 2308.6.5.1 and 2308.6.5.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code are amended to read as follows:
2308.6.5.1 Alternate braced wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with this section and Figure 2308.6.5.1. In one-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 2 feet 8 inches (813 mm) and a height of not more than 10 feet (3048 mm). Each panel shall be sheathed on one face 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 to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch- minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports. Two anchor bolts installed in accordance with Section 2308.3.1 shall be provided in each panel. Anchor bolts shall be placed at each panel outside quarter points. Each panel end stud shall have a 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 or turned-down slab edge is permitted at door openings in the braced wall line. This continuous footing or turned-down slab edge shall be reinforced with not less than one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforcement shall be lapped 15 24 inches (381 610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
Where the ABW is installed at the first story of two-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 be not less than 3,000 pounds (13 344 N). 350
2308.6.5.2 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 a full-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 mm). 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 nails in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D or E, each panel shall be sheathed on one face with 15/32-inch-minimum-thickness (11.9 mm) wood structural panel sheathing nailed with 8d common nails spaced 3 inches on panel edges, 3 inches at intermediate supports and in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. The wood structural panel sheathing shall extend up over the solid sawn or glued-laminated header and shall be nailed in accordance with Figure 2308.6.5.2. A built-up header consisting of at least two 2-inch by 12-inch (51 mm by 305 mm) boards, fastened in accordance with Item 24 of Table 2304.10.1 shall be permitted to be used.
A spacer, if used, shall be placed on the side of the built-up beam opposite the wood structural panel sheathing. The header shall extend between the inside faces of the first full- length outer studs of each panel. The clear span of the header between the inner studs of each panel shall be not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) and not more than 18 feet (5486 mm) in length. A strap with an uplift capacity of not 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 (15 570 N).
Where a panel is located on one side of the opening, the header shall extend between the inside face of the first full-length stud of the panel and the bearing studs at the other end of the opening. A strap with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N) shall fasten the header to the bearing studs. The bearing studs shall also have a hold-down device fastened to the foundation with an uplift capacity of not less than 1,000 pounds (4400 N).
The hold-down devices shall be an embedded strap type, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The PFH panels shall be 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 not less than 24 inches (610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.
Where a PFH is installed at the first story of two-story buildings, each panel shall have a length of not less than 24 inches (610 mm).
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SECTION 110.04.290 – 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 continuous foundations.
Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not more than 50 feet (15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category A, B, or C.
For structures in Seismic Design Categories D and E, exterior braced wall panels shall be in the same plane vertically with the foundation or the portion of the structure containing the offset shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice and Section 2308.1.1.
SECTION 110.04.300 – 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 2308.6.1 or 2304.10.1. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. Staple fasteners in Table 2304.10.1 shall not be used to resist or transfer seismic forces in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F. 352
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.
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 (6096 mm) on center with four 8d nails per leg (total eight 8d nails per clip). Braced wall panels shall be laterally braced at each top corner and at maximum 24 inches (6096 mm) intervals along the top plate of discontinuous vertical framing.
SECTION 110.04.310 – Section 3115 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION 3115
INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
3115.1 General. The provisions of Section 3115 and other applicable sections of this code shall apply to intermodal shipping containers that are repurposed for use as buildings or structures or as a part of buildings or structures.
Exceptions:
1. Intermodal shipping containers previously approved as existing relocatable buildings complying with Chapter 14 of the California Existing Building Code.
2. Stationary battery storage arrays located in intermodal shipping containers complying with Chapter 12 of the California Fire Code.
3. Intermodal shipping containers that are listed as equipment complying with the standard for equipment, such as air chillers, engine generators, modular data centers, and other similar equipment.
4. Intermodal shipping containers housing or supporting experimental equipment are exempt from 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 for occupancies as specified under Risk Category I in Table 1604.5.
4.2. Such units are located a minimum of 8 feet (2438 mm) from adjacent structures, and are 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 accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 16.
5. [HCD] Shipping containers constructed or converted off-site that meet the definition of Factory-built Housing in Health and Safety Code Section 19971 or Commercial Modular(s) as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18001.8 shall be approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development.
6. Single-unit stand-alone intermodal shipping containers used as temporary storage or construction trailer on active construction sites. Construction support facilities for uses and activities not directly associated with the actual processes of construction, 353
including but not limited to, offices, meeting rooms, plan rooms, other administrative or support functions shall 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.
3115.3 Intermodal shipping container information. Intermodal shipping containers shall bear an existing data plate containing the following information as required by ISO 6346 and verified by an approved agency. 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 (kg) (lbs).
6. Allowable stacking load for 1.8G (kg) (lbs).
7. Transverse racking test force (Newtons).
8. Valid maintenance examination date.
Where approved by the building official, the markings and existing data plate are permitted to be removed from the intermodal shipping containers before they are repurposed for use as buildings or structures or as 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.
3115.5 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. Intermodal shipping container roof assemblies shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 15.
Exception: Single-unit, stand-alone intermodal shipping containers not attached to, or stacked vertically over, other intermodal shipping containers, buildings or structures. 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 ISO 1496-1 and are repurposed for use as buildings or structures, or as a part of buildings or structures, shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 16 and this section. 354
3115.8.1 Foundations and supports. Intermodal shipping containers repurposed for use as a permanent building or structure shall be supported on foundations or other supporting structures designed and constructed in accordance with Chapters 16 through 23. 3115.8.1.1 Anchorage. Intermodal shipping containers shall be anchored to foundations or other supporting structures as necessary to provide a continuous load path for all applicable design and 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 provided by the original connections. All new welds and connections shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Chapters 16, 17 and 22.
3115.8.3 Structural design. The structural design of the intermodal shipping containers repurposed for use as a building or structure, or as part of a building or structure, shall comply with Section 3115.8.4 or 3115.8.5.
3115.8.4 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. 3115.8.4.2 Seismic design parameters. The seismic force-resisting system shall be designed and 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 column systems.
2. Where all or portions of the profiled steel panel elements are retained, but are not considered to be part of the seismic force-resisting system, an independent seismic force-resisting system shall be selected, designed and detailed in accordance with ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1, or
3. Where all or portions of the profiled steel panel elements are retained and integrated into a seismic force-resisting system other than as permitted by Section 3115.8.4.2 Item 1, seismic design parameters shall be developed from testing and 355
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 walls and end walls shall be determined in accordance with the design approach selected in Section 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.
3115.8.5 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 be designed in accordance with Sections 3115.8.5.2 and 3115.8.5.3. 3115.8.5.1 Limitations. Use of Section 3115.8.5 is subject to all the following limitations:
1. The intermodal shipping container shall be a single-unit, stand-alone unit supported on a foundation and shall not be in contact with or supporting any other shipping container or other 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-alone, intermodal shipping containers shall be designed using the following assumptions for the profiled steel panel side walls and end walls:
1. The appropriate detailing requirements contained in Chapters 16 through 23.
2. Response modification coefficient, R = 2.
3. Over strength factor, Ω0 = 2.5.
4. Deflection amplification factor, Cd = 2.
5. Limits on structural height, hn = 9.5 feet (2900 mm). 3115.8.5.3 Allowable shear value. The allowable shear values for the profiled steel panel side walls (longitudinal) and end walls (transverse) for wind design and seismic design 356
using the coefficients of Section 3115.8.5.2 shall be in accordance with Table 3115.8.5.3, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
1. The total linear length of all openings in any individual side walls or end walls shall be limited to not more than 50 percent of the length of that side walls or end walls, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(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 greater than the steel element removed.
5. A maximum of one penetration not greater than a 6-inch (152 mm) diameter hole for conduits, pipes, tubes or vents, or not greater than16 square inches (10 322mm2) for electrical boxes, is permitted for each individual 8 feet (2438 mm) length of lateral force-resisting wall. Penetrations located in walls that are not part of the wall lateral force resisting system shall not be limited in size or quantity.
Existing intermodal shipping container’s vents shall not be considered a penetration, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(4).
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 3114.8.5.3
ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES FOR PROFILED STEEL PANEL
SIDE WALLS AND END WALLS FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING
CONTAINER
DESIGNATION 2
CONTAINER
DIMENSION
CONTAINER
DIMENSION
ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES
(PLF) 1,3
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(Nominal Length) (Nominal Height)
Side Wall End Wall
1EEE 45 feet (13.7 M) 9.5 feet (2896 mm) 75
843
1EE 8.6 feet (2591 mm)
1AAA
40 feet (12.2 M)
9.5 feet (2896 mm)
841AA 8.5 feet (2592 mm)
1A 8.0 feet (2438 mm)
1AX <8.0 feet (2483 mm)
1BBB
30 feet (9.1 M)
9.5 feet (2896 mm)
1121BB 8.5 feet (2591 mm)
1B 8.0 feet (2438 mm)
1BX <8.0 feet (2438 mm)
1CC
20 feet (9.1 M)
8.5 feet (2591 mm)
1681C 8.0 feet (2438 mm)
1CX <8.0 feet (2438 mm)
1. The allowable strength for the side walls and end walls of the intermodal shipping 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.
FIGURE 3114.8.5.3(1)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Maximum Linear Length
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FIGURE 3114.8.5.3(2)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Minimum Linear Length
FIGURE 3114.8.5.3(3)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Boundary Elements
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FIGURE 3114.8.5.3(4)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Penetrating Limitations
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. Buildings and development projects that are subject to CEQA are reviewed individually prior to issuance of building permit.
Moreover, State law provides that the 2022 Building Codes will take effect in the City even if the City does not adopt this ordinance, as is required by law. The City Council hereby directs City staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Clerk of Riverside 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions 360
shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January, 2023. ____________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_______________________________ ____________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) §
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December, 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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1 ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDING IN FULL TITLE 110, CHAPTER 110.20 OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE
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,
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 provide that prior to making any change or modification to the California Building Standards Code authorized by the Health & Safety Code, the City Council of the City of Eastvale 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 Eastvale 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, the City of Eastvale is in a liquefaction zone; and, WHEREAS, the City of Eastvale is subject to ground tremors from large seismic events along, but not limited to, the San Andreas Fault.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Eastvale finds as follows:
A. The California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to adopt more restrictive standards and modifications or changes to the California Fire Code that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
B. The City Council of the City of Eastvale finds that these local climatic, geological or topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:
I. Climatic Conditions
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2 A. The City of Eastvale is located in Riverside County. Riverside County is located in Southern California and covers a vast and varied geographic area. The base climate in western Riverside County consists of semi arid Mediterranean weather patterns. Eastern Riverside County is a desert area with Mohave Desert temperatures and weather patterns. Those two primary areas are divided by the San Bernardino Mountain Range. Both areas outside of the mountain terrain annually experience extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are common to the area. Examples are: Santa Ana/ Foehn winds, afternoon surface-heating generated winds, and prevailing desert winds.
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) which necessitates rapid identification, locating and extinguishment of all fires in the smallest stage possible. In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. During these winds, the inability to use aerial type firefighting apparatus would further decrease our ability to stop fires in large buildings and place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. Although the City of Eastvale and Riverside County occasionally experiences periods of significant drought, the County can also experience periods of substantial rainfall. Annual rainfall varying from three (3) inches in Blythe to over thirty three (33) inches in Pine Cove. When Riverside County does experience heavy rain, or rain over a period of days or weeks, many areas of the County are subject to flooding. Runoff from rain drains either naturally into rivers, washes, and creeks or into flood control facilities. Flash flooding is also a common problem, especially in the Coachella Valley and the easterly portions of the county. Flash flooding is typically associated with short duration, high intensity precipitation events often associated with summer thunderstorms. Such events can occur even during a drought.
C. Water demand in densely populated Southern California 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.
D. 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 such as identification and notification 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.
II. Topographical conditions
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3 A. Natural: The topographical conditions of Riverside County vary from three hundred (300) feet below sea-level, flat desert communities, to mountains over ten thousand (10,000) feet in Alpine-like areas of the San Bernardino Mountain Range. In between these areas, developable slopes of 25 percent and greater generally occur throughout the foothills. Riverside County extends from Orange County to the State of Arizona and is mixed with congested urban areas, rural lands and wild lands. A large number of sensitive habitats for various animal species and vegetation consist within large open space areas between major urban centers that impact building and structure location, which impedes emergency access and response.
This variety in regions contributes to an increased emergency response time, which necessitates cooperation between local agencies.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Riverside County.
C. 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.
III. Geological Conditions
Located within Riverside County are several known active and potentially active earthquake faults, including the San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Elsinore Fault. In the event of an earthquake, the location of the epicenter as well as the time of day and season of the year would have a profound effect on the number of deaths and casualties, as well as property damage.
The major form of direct damage from most earthquakes is damage to construction. Bridges are particularly vulnerable to collapse, and dam failure may generate major downstream flooding. Buildings vary in susceptibility, dependent upon construction and the types of soils on which they are built. Earthquakes destroy power and telephone lines; gas, sewer, or water mains; which, in tum, may set off fires and/or hinder firefighting or rescue efforts. The hazard of earthquakes varies from place to place, dependent upon the regional and local geology. Ground shaking may occur in areas 65 miles or more from the epicenter (the point on the ground surface above the focus). Ground shaking can change the mechanical properties of some fine grained, saturated soils, where upon they liquefy and act as a fluid (liquefaction).
A. Previous earthquakes in southern California 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. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings.
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route 365
4 impassable. There are areas in Riverside County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal.
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets forth the 2022 California Fire Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification. 366
5 2022 CODE
SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I, II,
III
101.4 Severability Administrative
102.5 Application of residential code I, II & III
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.7 and 104.7.1 Liability Administrative
104.13 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas Administrative 107.2 Schedule of permit fees Administrative
107.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
111.1 Board of Appeals established Administrative
112.4 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
308.1.6.3 Sky Lanterns or similar devices I, II & III
503.2.1 Dimensions Administrative
503.2.2 Authority Administrative
503.6.1 Automatic opener Administrative
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-off areas Administrative 507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets I & III
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker I, II & III
508.1, 508.1.1,
508.1.3 Fire command center I, II & III
509.2.1 Minimum clearances I & III
608.11.1.2 Manual operation II & III
903.2 Where required (automatic sprinkler systems) I, II & III 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
3204.2.1 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses Administrative
4904.2.1 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps Administrative App Ch B, Table
B105.2
Fire-Flow - Buildings other than one- or two-family
dwellings I, II & III
App Ch C, C103.1 Hydrant spacing I, II & III
Section 2. TITLE 110, CHAPTER 110.20 of the Eastvale Municipal Code is amended in full to read as follows:
Sections:
110.20.010 - Findings and adoption of the California Fire Code. 110.20 .020 - Amendments to the California Fire Code.
110.20.030 - Penalties.
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6 Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 5 of this ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2022 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Eastvale. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2022 California Fire Code are hereby adopted- Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 109 .3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.12, 503, 510.2, and 1103.2 are adopted.
One certified copy of each of the 2022 California Fire Code are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and any and all references thereto, are adopted as the Fire Code and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms thereof are referred to, adopted end made a part of this chapter, as though fully set forth at length.
The City Council finds that the requirements set out here are reasonable and necessary modifications because of climatic, geological and topographical conditions within the City of Eastvale. The City of Eastvale in co-operation with the Riverside County Fire Department may establish more restrictive standards reasonably necessary to provide fire protection for life and property due to these conditions.
This chapter shall be cited as the "Fire Code" of the City of Eastvale and any references to the "California Fire Code" or "Fire Code" shall be deemed to refer to and apply to this chapter . Sec. 110.20.020 . - Amendments to the California Fire Code. The codes, chapters, standards and appendices are amended as specifically set forth in the following chapters:
Sec . 110.20.020. Amendments to the California Fire Code.
The codes, chapters, standards and appendices are amended as specifically set forth in the following chapters:
Chapter 1. Scope and Administration
A. SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
1. Section 101.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
B. APPLICABILITY.
1. Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
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7 102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies.
Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.
2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R309.6 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.
C. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
1. A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City of Eastvale City Council.
2. The Fire Chief is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief’s direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of the City of Eastvale pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department. 369
8 3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the Riverside County Code Enforcement Department.
3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
2. Sections 104.7 and 104.7.1 of the California Fire Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.7 Liability. Any liability against the City of Eastvale or Riverside County or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
3. A new Section 104.13 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.13 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas. Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief’s original order of closure. Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, “hazardous fire area” shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.
D. FEES.
1. Section 107.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
107.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in the adopted City of Eastvale fee schedules.
2. A new Section 107.7 is added to Section 106 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
107.7 Cost recovery. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time.
Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150, et seq, as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for 370
9 securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by Riverside County in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.
E. MEANS OF APPEALS.
1. Section 111.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
111.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief or designee shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
F. VIOLATIONS.
1. Section 112.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
112.4 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this code or Ordinance 787. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with Ordinance No. 725 and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
G. DEFINITIONS.
1. Section 202, definition of “Fire Chief” in the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
H. OPEN FLAMES.
1. Section 308.1.6.3 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns or similar devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or similar device.
I. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
1. Section 503.2.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). For additional 371
10 requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
2. Section 503.2.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.
3. A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.6.1 Automatic opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels.
4. A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-off areas . On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.
J. FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES.
1. A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:
1. Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2. Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
3. Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2. A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy 06-11, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.
K. FIRE COMMAND CENTER.
1. Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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2. Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1.1 Location and access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access.
3. Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater, with a minimum dimension of
0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire code official.
L. FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS.
1. Section 509.2.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to add the following:
509.2.1 Minimum clearances. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.
M. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION.
1. Section 608.11.1.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
608.11.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
N. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
1. Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where required. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the 373
12 Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:
1. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in accordance with the California Building Code.
2. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.
3. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.
4. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.
One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobilehomes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exception in Section 903.2.3
b. Exception in Section 903.2.11.3
2. A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
O. DESIGNATION OF HIGH-PILED STORAGE AREAS.
1. A new Section 3204.2.1 is added to Section 3204.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
3204.2.1 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses. Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. The responsible fire protection engineer shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The fire protection engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities 374
13 will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
P. FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES.
1. A new Section 4904.2.1 is added to Section 4904 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4904.2.1 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. In accordance with Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), located in the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA), are designated as shown on the most recently published VHFHSZ IN LRA map, as recommended and published by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which may be revised from time to time. The most recent VHFHSZ IN LRA map is on file at the office of the Fire Chief, which supersedes other maps previously adopted by the City of Eastvale designating high fire hazard areas.
Q. APPENDIX B.
1. Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table
B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
R. APPENDIX C.
1. Section C103.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the 375
14 distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.
Sec . 110.20.030 . - Penalties.
(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm , corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this chapter, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this chapter. Any person , firm, corporation or association of persons violating any provision of this chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall be deemed guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor as hereinafter specified. Such person or entity shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this Chapter, is committed, continued or permitted. (b) Any person, firm, corporation or association of persons so convicted shall be:
(1) Guilty of an infraction offense and punished by a fine not exceeding $200.00 for a first violation; (2) Guilty of an infraction offense and punishable by a fine not exceeding $300.00 for a second violation on the same site.
The third and any additional violations on the same site shall constitute a misdemeanor offense and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000.00 or six months in jail , or both. Notwithstanding the above, a first offense may be charged and prosecuted as a misdemeanor. (c) Payment of any penalty herein shall not relieve a person or entity from the responsibility for correcting the violation.
Section 3. Effective Date: This ordinance shall become effective 30 days from the date of its adoption but no sooner than January 1, 2023.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January, 2023. __________________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
____________________________________ __________________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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15 STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)§
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 14 of December, 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Clerk/Communications Director
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE ADDING CHAPTER 110.02 (ADMINISTRATIVE CODE) TO THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 110.01 OF THE EASTVALE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, California Building Standards Commission does not adopt the administration chapter of the California Codes therefor the City Council of Eastvale needs to adopt its own administration chapter; and
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Eastvale is not required to make an express finding for amendments necessary to carry out the application of the Administrative Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EASTVALE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. “Chapter 110.01 is renamed to “Construction Debris”. Section 110.01.020 is repealed and reserve.”
SECTION 2. Chapter 110.02 (Administrative Code) is hereby added to the Eastvale Municipal Code to read as follows:
“CHAPTER 110.02.
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
SECTION 110.02.010 Title and Scope.
A. Title. This chapter shall be known as the “Eastvale Administrative Code.
B. Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for all of this title and Chapter 110.01.
Exemption for Pending Applications. This chapter shall not apply to any building or structure for which application for a plan check, construction or demolition was made prior to January 1, 2023. Such buildings or structures shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or repaired in accordance with the provisions in effect at the date of said application.
C. Intent. The purpose of this chapter is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress, facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
D. Referenced Codes. The Codes listed in Section 110.02.040.D and referenced elsewhere in this section, shall be considered part of the requirements of the municipal code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
1. Building Code. The provisions of this code shall apply to the constructions, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structures or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures. 378 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with this code or the California Residential Code.
2. Residential Code. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with this code or the California Residential Code.
Exception: the following shall be permitted to be constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code where the provided with a residential fire sprinklers system complying with California Residential Code section R313:
1. Live/work units complying with the requirements of Section 419 of the California Building Code.
2. Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms.
3. A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit.
4. A care facility for five or fewer persons receiving medical care within the dwelling unit.
5. A care facility for five or fewer persons receiving care that are within the dwelling unit.
3. Electric Code. The provisions of this code shall apply to the constructions, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structures or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.
4. Gas. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4 and/or the California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5 shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
5. Mechanical. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4 shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy-related systems.
6. Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5 shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the International Private Sewage Disposal Code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
7. Fire Prevention. The provisions of the California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 as amended by Eastvale Municipal Article III Chapter 3 shall apply to matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises from the hazard 379 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.
8. Energy. The provisions of the California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6 shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
9. Historical. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8 shall apply to the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties (Chapter 8-2 of CHBC). The intent of the CHBC is to facilitate the preservation and continuing use of qualified historical buildings occupants and access for persons with disabilities.
10. Existing Buildings. California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, as amended by this code, shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing buildings.
11. Green Building. California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, as amended by this code, shall apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use, and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise indicated in this code, throughout the State of California. It is not the intent that this code substitute or be identified as meeting the certification requirements of any green building program.
12. Referenced Standards. California Referenced Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12 shall apply to recognized standards for various methods of construction, testing of materials and installations of materials and systems. 110.02.020 Applicability.
A. General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall apply. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
B. Other Laws. The provisions of this chapter shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, State or federal law.
C. Application of References. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this chapter.
D. Referenced Codes and Standards. The codes and standards referenced in the codes shall be considered part of the requirements listed in section 110.02.010.D to the prescribed extent of each such reference and to further regulated in sections 110.11.005.4.01 through 110.005.4.02.
1. Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions listed in section 110.02.010.D and referenced codes or standards, the provisions of the code shall apply. 380
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2. Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the referenced to a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope listed in section 110.02.010.D, the provisions of section 110.02.010.D, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions of the referenced code or standard.
D. Partial Invalidity. If any part or provision of section 110.02.010.D is held to be illegal or void, this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any of the other parts or provisions.
E. Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in section 1110.02.010.D.
1. Building not previously occupied. A building of portion of a building that has not been previously occupied or used for its intended purpose in accordance with the laws in existence at the time of its completions shall comply with the provisions of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, for new construction or with any current permit for occupancy.
2. Building previously Occupied . The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as otherwise specifically provided on this code, the California Fire Code or California Existing Building Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
3. Additions, alterations or repairs. Additions, alterations or repairs to any structure shall conform to the requirements for a new structure without requiring the existing structure to comply with the requirements of this code, Additions, alterations, repairs and relocations shall not cause an existing structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.
110.02.030 Division of Building and Safety.
A. Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official.
B. Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
C. Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the Building Official shall have the authority to appoint a Deputy Building Official, related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the Building Official. For the maintenance of existing properties, see the California Existing Building Code. 110.02.040 Duties and Powers of Building Official.
A. General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions listed in section 110.02.010.D. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of the codes and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall follow the 381
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intent and purpose listed in section 110.02.010.D. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically listed in section 110.02.010.D.
B. Applications and Permits. The Building Official shall receive applications, review construction documents and issue permits for the erection, alteration, and demolition and moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises for which such permits have been issued and enforce compliance with the provisions of the codes.
1. Determination of substantially improved of substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, alteration, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in flood hazard areas, the building official shall determine if the proposed work constitutes substantial improvement or repair of substantial damage. Where the building official determines that the proposed work constitutes substantial improvements listed in section 110.02.010.D, the building official shall require the building to meet the requirements of California Building Code section 1612 and California Residential Code section R322.
C. Notices and Orders. The Building Official shall issue all necessary notices or orders to ensure compliance with the codes.
D Inspections. The Building Official shall make all of the required inspections, or the Building Official shall have the authority to accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The Building Official is authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
E. The Building Official shall carry proper identification when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duties under the California Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D.
F. Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the provisions of the California Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D, or where the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of the codes which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official is authorized to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by the codes; provided, that if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or premises is unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having charge or control of the structure or premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.
G Department Records. The Building Official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records.
H. Liability. The Building Official, member of the Board of Appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of the codes, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by the California Codes listed in section 8101.4 or other 382 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be civilly or criminally rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
1. Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against an officer or employee because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the provisions of the California Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D shall be defended by legal representative of the City until the final termination of the proceedings.
The Building Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of the codes.
I. Approved Materials and Equipment. Materials, equipment and devices approved by the Building Official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
1. Used Materials and Equipment. Materials that are used shall meet the requirements of California Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D for new materials. Used equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the Building Official.
J. Modifications. Wherever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of the California Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D, the Building Official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon application of the owner or owner’s representative, provided the Building Official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of the codes and that such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the department of building safety.
1. Flood hazard areas. The building official shall not grant modifications to any provision required in flood hazard areas as established by California Building Code section 1612.3 or California Residential Code section R302.2(1) unless a determination has been made that:
i. A showing of good and sufficient cause that the unique characteristics of the size, configuration or topography of the site render the elevation standards of California Building Code section 1612 or California Residential Code section R322inappropriate.
ii. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional hardship by rendering the lot undevelopable.
iii. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, cause fraud on or victimization of the public, or conflict existing laws or ordinances. iv. A determination that the variance is the minimum necessary to afford relief, considering the flood hazard.
v. Submission to the applicant of written notice specifying the difference between the design flood elevation and elevation to which the building is to be commensurate with the increased risk result from the reduced floor elevation, and stating that construction below the design flood elevation increases risks to life and property. 383 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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K. Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and Equipment. The provisions of the codes are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to prohibit any design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code; provided, that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the Building Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of the codes, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in the codes in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.
L. Research Reports. Supporting data, where necessary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in the codes, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources.
M. Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of the codes, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the Building Official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the City. Test methods shall be as specified in the codes or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the Building Official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for retention of public records.
110.02.050 Permits.
A. Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the codes, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit.
B. Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of the codes shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One (1) story detached accessory structures, provided that the floor area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet (eleven (11) m2.
2. Fences not over seven (7’) feet (two thousand and thirty four` (2134) mm) high measured from the top fence to lowest finished grade.
3. Masonry Block Walls three (3’) feet (nine hundred and fourteen (914) mm) high measured from the top masonry block walls to the lowest finished grade.
4. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over four (4') feet (one thousand two hundred nineteen (1,219) mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. 384
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5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed five thousand (5,000) gallons (eighteen thousand nine hundred twenty-five (18,925) L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two (2) to one (1).
6. Sidewalks and Driveway.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy or a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling, that are less than twenty-four (24") inches (six hundred ten (610) mm) deep and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
11. Swings, other playground equipment and tree houses accessory to detached one (1) and two (2) family dwellings.
12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54") inches (one thousand three hundred seventy-two (1,372) mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3 occupancies, a one (1) or two (2) family dwelling, and Group U occupancies.
13. Replacement, repair or overlay of one hundred (100) square feet or less of an existing roof covering within any twelve (12) month period on the same building.
14. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions five feet nine inches (5'9") or less (one thousand seven hundred fifty-three (1,753) mm) in height.
Electrical:
1. Listed cord-and-plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2. Reinstallations of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlets therefor.
3. Replacement of branch circuit over current devices of the required capacity in the same location.
4. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than twenty-five (25) volts and not capable of supplying more than fifty (50) watts of energy.
5. Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
6. Installation or maintenance of communications wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment.
7. A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
8. Installations of railways for generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of power used exclusively for signaling and communications purpose.
9. Installations of communications equipment under the exclusive control of communications utilities located outdoors or in building spaces used exclusively for such installation.
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a. Consist of service drops or service laterals and associated metering, or b. Are on property owned or leased by electric utility for the propose of communications, metering, generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electric energy, or
c. Are located in legally established easements or rights-of-ways, or d. Are located by other written agreement either designated by or recognized by public service commissions, utility commissions, or other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction for such installations. Theses written agreements shall be limited to installations for the purpose of communications, metering, generation, transformation, transmission, energy storage, or distribution of electric energy where legally established easements or rights-of-way cannot be obtained.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
3. Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance, portable ventilation equipment, portable cooling unit, or portable evaporative cooler.
2. A closed system of steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by California Mechanical Code.
3 Replacement of any component part that does not alter its original and is in accordance with other applicable requirements of California Mechanical Code.
4. Replacement equipment that is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of the California Mechanical Code.
5. A unit refrigerating system.
Plumbing.
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with the new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
C. Emergency Repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the Building Official.
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is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.
E. Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Department of Building Safety for that purpose. Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 110.02.010.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official.
F. Action on Application. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the Building Official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of the codes, laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
G. Limitation of Application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursed in good faith or a permit has been issued: except the Building Official is authorized to grant one (1) extension of time for additional periods not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. An application shall not be extended if this chapter or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
H. Application for demolition. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Department of Building Safety for that purpose. Such application shall:
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proposed building or work.
3. Indicate the use and occupancy for the structure on the site or parcel.
4. The site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or parcel.
6. State the valuation of the proposed work.
7. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent.
8. Give such other data and information as required by the Building Official.
9. The dates upon which demolition will begin, and the length of time the demolition activity will occur.
I. Action on Application. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the Building Official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the Building Official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of the codes, laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable.
J. Time Limitation of Application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursed in good faith or a permit has been issued:
except the Building Official is authorized to grant one (1) extension of time for additional periods not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. An application shall not be extended if this chapter or any other pertinent laws or ordinances have been amended subsequent to the date of application. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
K. Validity of Permit. The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the City. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the City shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The Building Official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this code or of any other ordinances of the City.
L. Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within twelve (12) months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is abandoned for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, up to one (1) extensions of time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days each time upon payment of appropriate fees and a written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of 388 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
Time limitation for permit as the result of code enforcement action shall expire by limitation and become null-and-void sixty (60) days after the date on which the permit is issued. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, up to one (1) extensions of time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days each time upon payment of appropriate fees and a written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken.
M. Suspension or Revocation. The Building Official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of the codes wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions listed in section 110.02.010 D 1 – 110.02.010 D 12.
N. Placement of Permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project.
110.02.060 Floor and Roof Design Loads.
A. Live Loads Posted. Where the live loads for which each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial building are or have been designed to exceed fifty (50) psf (two and four-tenths (2.40) kN/m2), such design live loads shall be conspicuously posted by the owner in that part of each story in which they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices.
B. Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. A certificate of occupancy required by section 110.02.120 shall not be issued until the floor load signs, required by section 110.02.060, have been installed.
C. Restrictions on Loading. It shall be unlawful to place, or cause or permit to be placed, on any floor or roof of a building, structure or portion thereof a load greater than is permitted by this code.
110.02.070 Submittal Documents.
A. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statements of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two (2) or more sets with each permit application. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional unless exempted by Section 5537 of the Business and Professions Code.
Where special conditions exist, the Building Official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
Exception: The Building Official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
B. Construction Documents. Construction documents shall be in accordance with Sections 110.02.070 B 1 through 110.02.070 B 9.
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1. Information on Construction Documents. Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the Building Official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the Building Official.
2. Fire Protection System Shop Drawings. Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to Fire Department indicate conformance to this California Building Code, California Fire Code and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the referenced installation standards in California Building Code and California Fire Code.
3. Means of Egress. The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other than occupancies in Groups R-2, R- 3, and I-1, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
4. Exterior Wall Envelope. Construction documents for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The construction documents shall provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive membrane and details around openings. The construction documents shall include manufacturer’s installation instructions that provide supporting documentation that the proposed penetration and opening details described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used.
5. Exterior Balconies and elevated walking surfaces. Where balconies and elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain or irrigation, and the structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, the contraction documents shall include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system. The construction documents shall include the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
6. Site Plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. The Building Official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.
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be established in accordance with California Building Code section 1612.3.1 or California Residential Code R301.2(1) and R322.
8. Structural Information. The construction documents shall provide the information specified in California Building Code Section 1603 or for buildings and structures utilizing braced wall design, and where required by the building official, braced wall lines shall be identified on the construction documents. Pertinent information including, but not limited to, bracing methods, location and length of braced wall panels and foundation requirements of braced wall panels at top bottom shall be provided.
9. Relocatable buildings. Construction documents for relocatable buildings shall comply with California Building Code section 3112.
C. Examination of Documents. The Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying submittal documents and shall ascertain by such examinations whether the construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of the codes and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
1. Approval of Construction Documents. When the Building Official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as “Approved or Reviewed for Code Compliance.” One (1) set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the Building Official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the Building Official or a duly authorized representative.
2. Previous Approvals. The Codes listed in Section 110.02.010.D shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which complies with the codes and ordinances adopted by the jurisdiction at the time the permit was issued and has been pursued in good faith within one hundred eighty (180) days after the effective date of this code and has not been abandoned.
3. Phased Approval. The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted; provided, that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of the Codes listed in Section 110.02.010.D. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building or structure shall proceed at the holder’s own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted. All proposed phased projects shall be subject to additional examination, approval and inspection fees.
4. Design Professional in Responsible Charge. When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the Building Official shall be authorized to require the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall designate a substitute registered design professional in charge who shall perform duties required of the original registered 391 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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design professional in charge. The Building Official shall be notified in writing by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The registered design professional in responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. i. Deferred Submittals. For the purposes of this section, “deferred submittals” are defined as those portions of the design that are not submitted at the time of the application and that are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the Building Official.
The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the Building Official.
Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review them and forward them to the Building Official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official.
D. Amended Construction Documents. Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents. The amended construction documents shall be submitted, reviewed and approved and fees paid before scheduling inspection of that portion of the amended work.
E. Retention of Construction Documents. One (1) set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than one hundred eighty (180) days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by State or local laws.
110.02.080 Temporary Structures and Uses.
A. General. The Building Official is authorized to issue a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses. Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not be permitted for more than one hundred eighty (180) days. The Building Official is authorized to grant extensions for demonstrated cause.
B. Conformance . Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary requirements of the codes as necessary to ensure public health, safety and general welfare, and shall comply with the requirements of California Building Code Section 3103.
C. Temporary Power. The Building Official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The Building Official 392 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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is authorized to terminate such use of temporary power when found to be noncompliant with codes, ordinances and regulations of the jurisdiction or is found to be unsafe. The Building Official shall issue a notice of noncompliance to the utility provider and when possible to the owner or owner’s authorized representative and the building occupant, when termination of temporary power is necessary. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or power in California Electric Code.
D. Termination of Approval. The Building Official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.
110.02.090 Fees.
A. Payment of Fees . A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed as set forth in the City of Eastvale Schedule of Fees have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid.
B. Schedule of Fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or alterations 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.
C. Building Permit Valuation. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official.
D. Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an investigation fee to be made before any permit may be issued for such work. An investigation fee in addition to the permit fee shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued for the illegal work. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of a permit fee required by this chapter for the commenced or completed work as set forth in the City adopted fee schedule. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this title, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
E. Related Fees. The payment of the fee for the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for work done in connection to or concurrently with the work authorized by a building permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of other fees that are prescribed by law.
110.02.100 Refunds.
A. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
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B. The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than eighty (80%) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this 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.
C. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
110.02.110 Inspections.
A. General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and such construction or work shall visible and remain accessed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of the Codes listed in Section 110.02.010.D or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be the duty of the owner or the owner’s authorized agent to cause the work to remain visible and able to be accessed for inspection purposes.
Neither the Building Official nor the City shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
B. Preliminary Inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed.
C. Required Inspections . The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the inspections set forth herein.
1. Footing and Foundation Inspection. Footing and foundation inspections shall be made after excavations for footings are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place. For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except where concrete is ready mixed in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be on the job.
2. Concrete Slab and Under-Floor Inspection. Concrete slab and under-floor inspections shall be made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
3. Lowest Floor Elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certification required in California Building Code Section 1612.5 or California Residential Code Section R322 shall be submitted to the Building Official.
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sheathing, all framing, fireblocking and bracing are in place and pipes, chimneys and vents to be concealed are complete and the rough electrical, plumbing, heating wires, pipes and ducts are approved.
5. Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems inspections. Rough inspections of Plumbing, mechanical, gas and electrical systems shall be made prior to covering or concealment, before fixtures or appliances are set to be installed, and prior to inspection.
6. Lath, Gypsum Board and Gypsum Panel Product Inspection. Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspections shall be made after lathing, gypsum board and gypsum panel products, interior and exterior, are in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board and gypsum panel product joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
7. Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing. Where balconies or other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water from direct or blowing rain or irrigation, and structural framing is protected by an impervious moisture barrier, all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system shall not be concealed until inspected and approved.
8. Fire- and Smoke-Resistant Penetrations. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
9. Energy Efficiency Inspections. Inspections shall be made to determine compliance with California Energy Code and shall include, but not be limited to, inspections for: envelope insulation R- and U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, and HVAC and water-heating equipment efficiency.
10. Other Inspections. In addition to the inspections specified above, the Building Official is authorized to make or require other inspections of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of the Codes listed in Section 101.02.010.D and other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety.
11. Special Inspections. For special inspections, see California Building Code Chapter
17. 12. Final Inspection. The final inspection shall be made after all work required by the building permit is completed.
i. Flood hazard documentation. If located in a flood hazard area, documentation of the elevation of the lowest floor as required in California Building Code section 1612.4 or California Residential Code Section R322 shall be submitted to the building official prior to final inspection.
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complete or when corrections called for are not made.
1. E. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this title but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
2. F. Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not otherwise available on the work site; the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.
3. G. To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee in accordance with the City of Eastvale Schedule of Fees.
4. H. In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.
I. Inspection Agencies. The Building Official is authorized to accept reports of approved inspection agencies, provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to qualifications and reliability.
J. Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the Building Official at least one (1) working day before such inspection is desired and work is ready for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder or their duly authorized agent to provide access to and means for inspections of such work that are required by this code. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed in writing, by telephone or by building division web site at the option of the Building Official.
K. Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.
110.02.120 Certificate of Occupancy.
A. Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing use or occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made, until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
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2. Accessory buildings and structures classified as U occupancy.
3. All R-3 occupancies.
B. Certificate Issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws that are enforced by the Department of Building Safety, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that contains the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure has been inspected for compliance with the requirements of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the Building Official.
7. The edition of the code under which the permit was issued.
8. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the provisions of California Building Code Chapter 3.
9. The type of construction as defined in California Building Code Chapter 6.
10. The design occupant load.
11. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether the sprinkler system is required.
12. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit.
C. Temporary Occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit; provided, that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid. A fee for processing and tracking the temporary certificate of occupancy shall be paid by the building owner or the owner’s authorized agent before the temporary certificate of occupancy is issued.
D. Revocation. The Building Official is authorized to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of the codes. 110.02.130 Service Utilities.
A. Connection of Service Utilities. No person shall make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or power to any building or system that is regulated by this code for which a permit is required, until released by the Building Official.
B. Temporary Connection. The Building Official shall have the authority to authorize the temporary connection of the building or system to the utility source of energy, fuel or power.
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authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 110.02.010.D in case of emergency, where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property or when such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 110.02.130. The Building Official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system, of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
110.02.140 Violations.
A. Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by Codes listed in Section 110.02.010.D, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
B. Notice of Violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the codes. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.
C. Prosecution of Violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the Building Official is authorized to request the City Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
D. Violation—Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. The payment of citations or penalties shall not be exempt from compliance with this title.
No person shall own, use, occupy, or maintain an unpermitted structure or system. For purposes of this Chapter, “unpermitted structure or system” shall be defined as any building or structure, electrical system, plumbing system, or mechanical system or portion thereof, that was erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, connected, converted, demolished, or equipped, at any point in time by any person, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the Building Official or with a valid permit as issued by the Building Official which subsequently expired and became null-and- void.
110.02.150 Stop Work Order.
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title being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this title or dangerous or unsafe, the Building Official is authorized to issue a stop work order.
B. Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner’s authorized agent, or to the person doing the work.
Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.
C. Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. 110.02.160 Unsafe Structures and Equipment.
A. Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress, facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
B. Record. The Building Official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.
C. Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the Building Official shall serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure a written notice that describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be demolished within a stipulated time. Such notice shall require the person thus notified to declare immediately to the Building Official acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.
D. Method of Service. Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (1) delivered to the owner personally; (2) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (3) delivered in any other manner as prescribed by law. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the owner’s agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
E. Restoration. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the Building Official is permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the California Existing Building Code.” SECTION 3. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the 399 ORDINANCE NO. 23-
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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 Riverside 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, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. That when this Ordinance takes effect, it shall not change any of the provisions of the previous codes and Ordinances or affect any offense, acts done or required to be done, penalties, forfeitures or punishments incurred, rights or liabilities accrued or claims arising out of the provisions of the previous Ordinances and amendments. Any pending actions shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance. Any previous discontinuance, abatement, or liabilities of any person shall not be affected by the enactment of this Ordinance.
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.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ORDAINED this 11 day of January 2023. ____________________________________
Clint Lorimore
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
____________________________________ ____________________________________ Erica Vega Marc A. Donohue, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk/Communications Director
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)§
CITY OF EASTVALE )
I, Marc A. Donohue, City Clerk/Communications Director of the City of Eastvale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-XX, was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eastvale held on the 13 of December, 2022, and was passed by the City Council of the City of Eastvale at a regular meeting held on the 11 of January, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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City Clerk/Communications Director
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 10.8
December 14, 2022
School Crossing Guard Services Agreement with Corona-Norco Unified School District
Prepared By:
Stephanie Vasquez, Management Analyst
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that City Council approve an Agreement for Crossing Guard Services with the Corona-Norco Unified School District.
Summary
On July 1, 2017 the City of Eastvale (City) and Corona-Norco Unified School District (CNUSD) entered into an agreement for Crossing Guard Services. The current agreement will expire on June 30, 2022.
The term of the new agreement will commence on July 1, 2022 and remain in effect un2l June 30, 2023. The agreement will automa2cally be extended for four consecu2ve terms of one-year. The City agrees to reimburse the CNUSD for fi4y 50% percent of the cost of contrac2ng crossing guard services.
Background
There are ten (10) intersec2ons that provide crossing guard services within the City. The loca2ons are:
Barton Elementary - Corona Valley and Gardenia
Barton Elementary - Eastvale Parkway and Alderwood
Barton Elementary - Eastvale Parkway and Walnut Grove
Eastvale Elementary - Scholar Way and Baltimore
Eastvale Elementary - Orange and Scholar Way
Harada Elementary - Oakdale and Merry Meadows
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Parks Elementary - Harrison Avenue and Whispering Hills Drive Reagan Elementary - Fieldmaster and Cherry Creek
Regan Elementary - Fieldmaster and Fall Creek
Rondo Elementary - Walter St. and Silver Saddle
When a crossing guard service request is received, the City will assess the loca2on to determine if the criteria of the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for crossing guard services are met. Based on the study results, the City Council will be recommended to approve a budget amendment when/if addi2onal crossing guard services are agreed between the City and CNUSD. The CNUSD is responsible for maintenance and supervision of the crossing guard program.
Environmental
There are no environmental impacts with the approval of this agreement.
Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: 2
| Target #: 5
| Goal #: 7
Improve traffic mobility and management throughout the city's major corridors and around the schools.
Fiscal Impact
The City's annual share of cost for the crossing guard services is es2mated at $110,000. Adequate budget for this contract was appropriated during the fiscal year 2022-23 budget process in the General Fund account 100-440-6468.
Prior City Council/Commission Action
City Council approved an agreement for Crossing Guard Services in July 2017.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - Crossing Guard Agreement 2022-2027
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AGREEMENT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into as of the 1st day of July, 2022, (the “Effective Date”), by and between the CITY OF EASTVALE, hereinafter referred to as “CITY” located at 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752 and the CORONA-NORCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, hereinafter referred to as the “DISTRICT” located at 2820 Clark Avenue, Norco, CA 92860. CITY and DISTRICT may be referred to individually as a “Party” or collectively as “Parties.”
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has identified a need to provide crossing guard services at DISTRICT’S schools located within the City (the “Eastvale Schools”), and
WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT share common goals that include the safety of students traveling to and from the DISTRICT’S school sites, and
WHEREAS, CITY and DISTRICT desire to work cooperatively toward these goals by entering into this Agreement;
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. TERM AND TERMINATION
The term of this Agreement shall commence on July 1, 2022 and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2023 (the “Initial Term”). The Initial Term shall automatically be extended for four (4) consecutive additional terms of one (1) year each (the “Additional Terms”), unless sooner terminated as provided in this paragraph. The Initial Term and Additional Terms shall hereinafter collectively be referred to as the “Term.” Either Party may terminate this Agreement by providing written notice of termination provided to the other Party no later than March 31
st of any year. Any notice of termination provided no later than March 31st shall terminate the Agreement on June 30th of the year in which notice was given, and any notice of termination provided on or after April 1st shall terminate this Agreement on June 30th of the following year. In addition, the Parties may mutually agree to terminate this Agreement at any time.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES
DISTRICT shall be responsible for maintenance and supervision of the crossing guard program, including the awarding of one or more contracts for provision of crossing guard services. DISTRICT and CITY shall confer regarding the selection of locations for crossing guard services which are based on statistical and/or factual data gathered by means of traffic control and traffic enforcement requirements. Additional sites may be added by amending the list of crossing guard stations, attached herein as Exhibits A and B.
3. COMPENSATION
CITY agrees to reimburse DISTRICT for fifty percent (50%) of DISTRICT’S cost of contracting for crossing guard services, in order to assist DISTRICT in obtaining crossing guards for the Eastvale Schools. 404
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Payment shall be made by CITY to DISTRICT quarterly, within thirty (30) days of CITY’S receipt of an invoice from DISTRICT for crossing guard services. The invoice for the fourth quarter of each fiscal year (i.e. the quarter ending on June 30th of each year) shall contain a reconciliation of the invoices for the first three quarters of the fiscal year.
4. ASSIGNMENT
Neither this Agreement nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either Party without prior written consent of the other.
5. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement supersedes any and all agreements, either written or oral, between the Parties and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. Each Party acknowledges that no other agreement, understanding or promise, oral or otherwise, relative to the subject matter exists between the Parties at the time of the execution of this Agreement. Any modifications of this Agreement shall be effective only if it is in writing and signed by both Parties.
6. NOTICES
Any notice or required or desired to be served by either Party upon the other shall be addressed to the respective as set forth below:
City of Eastvale Corona-Norco Unified School District Attn: ________________________ Attn: Peace Aneke, Director I, Purchasing _____________________________ 2820 Clark Avenue
_____________________________ Norco, CA 92860
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7. WAIVER
Any waiver by either Party of any breach of any one or more of the terms of this Agreement shall not be construed to be a waiver of any subsequent or other breach of the same or any other term thereof. Failure on the part of either Party to require exact, full, and complete compliance with any term of this Agreement shall not be construed in any manner as changing the terms hereof, or estopping the non-breaching Party from enforcement hereof.
8. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
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9. AUTHORITY TO ENTER AGREEMENT
Each Party warrants that the individuals who have signed the Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and bind each respective Party.
10. ATTORNEY FEES
In the event of any action or proceeding, including arbitration, by any of the Parties to this Agreement, or to enforce any of the terms, covenants or conditions contained herein, the prevailing Party in any such action or proceeding shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of litigation, including, without limitation, filing fees, service fees, deposition costs and arbitration costs, in addition to all other legal and equitable remedies available to it. Each Party shall give prompt notice to the other of any claim or suit instituted against it that may affect the other Party.
11. INDEMNITY
Each Party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the other Party, its elected officials, board members, officers, agents, employees and authorized volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, liability, costs, losses and expenses, including without limitation, court costs, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and expert witness fees, arising out of, in connection with or in any way related to the negligence or misconduct of the indemnifying Party relating to this Agreement, including by not limited to any breach of this Agreement by the indemnifying Party.
12. COUNTERPARTS
This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.
(Signature page to follow)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the Parties hereto have signed in confirmation of this Agreement on the dates indicated below.
City of Eastvale Corona-Norco Unified School District
By:______________________________ By:______________________________ Mayor Monica Raygoza, Director I, Purchasing
Date:____________________________ Date:____________________________
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Board: November 8, 2022
Attest:
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City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
SCHOOL INTERSECTION
Barton Elementary Corona Valley and Gardenia
Barton Elementary Eastvale Pkwy and Alderwood
Barton Elementary Eastvale Pkwy and Walnut Grove
Eastvale Elementary Scholar Way and Baltimore
Eastvale Elementary Orange and Scholar Way
Harada Elementary Oakdale and Merry Meadows
Harada Elementary Scholar Way and Merry Meadows
Parks Elementary Harrison Ave and Whispering Hills Dr
Reagan Elementary Fieldmaster and Cherry Creek
Reagan Elementary Fieldmaster and Fall Creek
Rondo Elementary Walter St. and Silver Saddle
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AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 10.9
December 14, 2022
Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Prepared By:
Amanda Wells, Finance Director/City Treasurer
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the budget calendar for the Fiscal Year 2022- 23 Annual Operations and Capital Improvement Budget.
Summary
The proposed budget calendar for Fiscal Year 2023-24 develops the +meline for the upcoming budget cycle.
Background
In an effort to communicate the budget process and to promote public par+cipa+on, the proposed budget calendar sets target dates for major milestones in the development of the budget.
The City proposes the following public budget workshops and budget presentations:
Date
Action
Description
March 22,
2023
Workshop
Capital Improvement Plan
June 14, 2023
Workshop
Draft Budget
June 28, 2023
Adoption
Final Budget Adoption
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Environmental
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A
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| Goal #: 1
Enhance transparency and open government.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Costs associated with the development of the annual budget were included in the fiscal year 2022-23 adopted operating budget.
Prior City Council/Commission Action
Not applicable.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - FY 2023-24 Budget Calendar
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Budget Calendar
Fiscal Year 2023-24
Tentative Budget and Strategic Planning Schedule
Date Type
March 22, 2023 Council Meeting Workshop: Budget Priorities & Capital Improvement Plan -Review strategic plan
-Review public safety priorities, programs, staffing and related contract costs, and goals -Review department programs and current services
-Review Capital Improvement Plan
-Obtain input for priorities, programs, staffing, costs, and goals June 14, 2023 Council Meeting Workshop: Draft Budget | If no changes, pre-approval for consent calendar June 28, 2023 Council Meeting Consent Calendar: Adoption of Annual Operations and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Description
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City Council Meeting
CONSENT CALENDAR
Agenda Item No. 10.10
December 14, 2022
Award of Contracts for On-Call Consul*ng for Community Safety Department Services
Prepared By:
Johnny Terfehr, Community Safety Director
Recommended Action(s)
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1 .
Approve the recommended consultants to provide on-call professional services to the City as needed; and
2 .
Approve the form agreement for on-call professional services to be u#lized in contrac#ng for said services; and
3 .
Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements and task orders for on-call professional services with the selected consultants for one (1) three-year period with the ability to renew for two (2) one-year extensions in the amount not-to-exceed $200,000 per fiscal year for any individual consultant and not to exceed $200,000 per fiscal year in aggregate for all consultants combined.
Summary
The Community Safety Department issued a request for proposals (RFP) for on-call services to supplement the Building Safety and Community Enhancement & Safety Divisions as needed. While the RFP seeks proposals for Building Safety staffing, Community Enhancement & Safety staffing, and Fire systems plan check and inspec#ons, the City has only iden#fied the need for Building and Safety plan check at this time.
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abili#es to support an#cipated large projects in the City. While execu#ng an on-call contract with the City does not guarantee that a consul#ng firm will receive work during the on-call period, it is the intent of staff to spread the work amongst the firms and award specific projects to firms that are most suited to comple#ng the specific type of project, while providing the City with the most flexible options to move forward with a project.
The following firms were selected by City staff based on the exper#se and experience of the firm and the proposed personnel outlined in the submiBed proposals as well as on compliance with RFP requirements. Staff recommends entering into agreements for on-call professional consul#ng services with the following firms: BPR Consulting Group, VCA Code, and Willdan.
This staff report, if approved by Council, will allow the City Manager to execute task orders in excess of $24,999 but not to exceed $200,000 to any individual consultant, and not to exceed $200,000 in total combined to any combination of the three consultants.
Background
Currently the City u#lizes services from one consultant, Interwest Consul#ng Group, for on-call plan check services for Building Safety. In order to expand availability of plan check and inspec#on services and in an#cipa#on of increased construc#on ac#vity in the downtown area, the City issued an RFP for on-call professional services for the Community Safety Department. The intent of this RFP was to expand the exis#ng list of consultants and establish a qualified pool of firms to support the various projects and staffing needs for the next three years. Maintaining an ac#ve and comprehensive on-call list will streamline the process of awarding projects to the most suitable firms for specific projects and and reduce the amount of #me needed to complete permiGng, plan checks, and inspec#ons for upcoming projects. On-call professional services with mul#ple firms will maximize exper#se and experience, provide elas#city in workload capabili#es, and allow staff to mobilize exper#se on short no#ce under pre-nego#ated, compe##ve procurement terms and conditions.
The RFP returned proposals from 12 very qualified firms. City staff evaluated the proposals based on exper#se, experience, training, and prior contrac#ng history of firm, exper#se of personnel, compliance with the RFP, and reasonableness of cost and price. Staff independently rated each firm and iden#fied three top candidates; BPR Consul#ng Group located in Riverside, California, VCA Code located in Orange, California, and Willdan located in San Bernardino, California . Those candidates were interviewed in person by the Building Official and Director of Community Safety prior to final selection.
Environmental
Approval of the proposed contracts is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no environmental review is required.
Strategic Plan Action - Priority Level: N/A
| Target #: 1
| Goal #: 1
Right-size the organiza#on and staffing consistent with City services, needs, expecta#ons, and strategic plan priorities.
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Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact at this #me and there is no guarantee of project work or budget for on-call consultants. Budgets for project work were approved for fiscal year 2022-23 through normal budget approval prac#ces. The master contracts do not guarantee work to any of the on-call consultants.
Work will be authorized as needed by the City subject to funding and budget availability. Funds are available in the current 2022-23 budget in accounts 100-310-6432 and 100-310-6433 for the full aggregate amount of the proposed contracts ($200,000).
Prior City Council/Commission Action
The City entered into an agreement with Interwest Consul#ng Group on July 22, 2010 to provide Building Safety, Engineering, plan-check, and other City services.
Attachment(s)
Attachment 1 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - On Call Plan Check and Inspection Services Attachment 2 - Proposal VCA Code
Attachment 3 - Proposal BPR Consulting Group
Attachment 4 - Willdan Proposal
Attachment 5 - Form Agreement for On Call Plan Check and Inspection Services
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
ON-CALL PLAN CHECK, BUILDING INSPECTION, CODE ENFORCEMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES
RFP Release Date:
July 12, 2022
Proposal Submittal Due Date: August 11, 2022; Time: 5:00 PM Due Date for Receipt of Questions
Regarding this RFP:
July 25, 2022
Submit Proposals to:
Electronic Submittals through PlanetBids Only
Website: https://www.eastvaleca.gov/business/rfp-postings Submitting Department:
Community Safety
Project Manager:
Johnny Terfehr, Director of Community Safety,
JTerfehr@@eastvaleca.gov
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Notice to Prospective Consultants .............................................................................................................................................. 4 A. INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Background ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Mission Statement .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Purpose/Objective .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Inquiries .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 Method of Source Selection.................................................................................................................................................... 6 Minimum Qualifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 B. SCOPE OF WORK ..................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Building and Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Community Enhancement and Safety (Code Compliance) ..................................................................................................... 7 Fire .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8 C. INSURANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Minimum Scope of Insurance ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Minimum Limits of Insurance ................................................................................................................................................. 8 Other Provisions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Other Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................... 9 D. PAYMENT .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 E. RIGHT TO CANCEL OR REJECT ............................................................................................................................................... 10 F. INCORPORATION INTO CONTRACT ...................................................................................................................................... 10 G. LICENSES, PERMITS, AND FEES ............................................................................................................................................. 10 H. INDEMNIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 I. OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE .................................................................................................................................................. 10 J. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 K. RFP EVALUATION .................................................................................................................................................................. 11 Evaluation and Scoring Criteria ............................................................................................................................................. 11 Debriefing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Protests ................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 L. RFP RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT .................................................................................................................... 13 I Title Page ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 II Letter of Transmittal ...................................................................................................................................................... 13 III Company Background and Experience ...................................................................................................................... 14 IV Project Staffing and Organization .............................................................................................................................. 14 V Cost Proposal ................................................................................................................................................................. 14 VIII Client References ............................................................................................................................................................ 15 Attachment I: Sample Professional Services Agreement .......................................................................................................... 16
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Prospective Consultants shall carefully review this solicitation for defects and questionable or objectionable matter. Comments concerning defects and questionable or objectionable matter must be made to the City’s Project Manager at the e-mail address on the cover page and must be received by the City prior to the deadline for written questions also shown on the cover page.
Late proposals are not acceptable. Errors in the proposals may be corrected by the proposer during the negotiation process. However, prospective consultants are advised that they shall endeavor to submit responsive and error-free proposals on time because failure to do so may result in a rejection of the proposal.
There will be no public opening of the proposals. Proposals will be treated as confidential until the contract is awarded or recommended for award.
A. INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW
Background
Eastvale is a young and dynamic community in Western Riverside County. We are the most northwest City in Riverside County and are surrounded by the Cities of Chino and Ontario in San Bernardino County on the west and north and the Riverside County cities of Jurupa Valley, Norco, and Corona on the east and south. Eastvale is a 13.1 square mile, General Law City incorporated on October 1, 2010. Our population of 73,700 people is young, ethnically diverse and growing. Eastvale is one of the fastest growing cities in the State. Eastvale is strategically poised between Interstate 15 and California State Routes 91, 60, and 71, making it highly accessible for residents, visitors, and businesses. Residents and visitors enjoy the small-town, neighborly charm of our young, vibrant community and still benefit from major metropolitan amenities such as Eastvale’s proximity to the Ontario Airport.
The pace and performance of the City has been second to none. In 2020, the City launched a community engagement website: Engage Eastvale, began the start of the Eastvale 2040 General Plan Update, and continued to navigate through a pandemic, while also maintaining the high level of service for our residents and businesses.
The City of Eastvale invests in community relationships to increase collaboration and communication in a positive way and works closely with the Corona -Norco Unified School District, the Jurupa Community Services District, the Jurupa Area Recreation & Parks District, neighboring cities, and other community stakeholders. The City of Eastvale is served by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement and CalFIRE/Riverside County Fire for Fire/Medical Emergency Response. W e are always striving to Exceed Eastvale’s Expectations Every Day and desire to work with consultants that share this same goal and provide award winning services, performance and results. We also realize that some days we WIN, some days we LEARN, yet we a re always GIVING and TRYING our BEST and that is what we expect of consultants.
The City operates under a Council/Manager form of government and has a five-member City Council comprised of members elected by district. Each Council Member is elected for four years with staggered terms. The Council selects one of its members in December of each year to serve as Mayor and another to serve as Mayor Pro Tem.
The City Council values and encourages public participation in the governing process and our residents are engaged and proud to represent their neighborhood, culture, and community.
The Eastvale City Council holds its Regular Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 6:30 p.m.
The Planning Commission meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. and the Public Safety Commission meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We typically only have one Council meeting in July, August, November, and December and the dates of these meetings could be impacted based on holidays. 418
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Mission Statement
We champion experiences that engage, excite, and elevate our commUNITY with our kindness, grit and solutions-driven team to achieve courageous, creative, and collaborative results! We are a Strengthens Based Leadership, Purpose & Values Driven, and People serving organization.
Eastvale State of the City 2020: https://youtu.be/1SythytXr9k
City of Eastvale Economic Development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWtVfM2X1Qw
We Are Eastvale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdWuohQ4WQI
Purpose/Objective
The City of Eastvale (City) is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants who have established knowledge and expertise in ANY aspects of the service requested in this RFP. The purpose of on -call professional consulting services in specific discipline categories is to maximize expertise and mobilize that expertise on short notice under pre -negotiated, competitive procurement terms and condi tions to address needs as they occur. The benefits of having an on-call contract in place include:
• Technical expertise
• Commitments as needed for service
• Accelerated procurement and authorization
• Independent and objective assessments
• Consolidates competition and procurement process
• Consultants that bring specialized expertise
• Consultants that are familiar or can quickly become familiar with Eastvale needs and values
If awarded, the contract will commence immediately after the contract is signed and filed by the City.
An award, if made, will be made to the best and responsible companies whose proposal is most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration all factors set forth in this RFP. The City reserves the right to use, at its discretion, other factors or criteria in the evaluation or selection of the proposals received.
Inquiries
All questions or requests for interpretation related to this RFP shall be submitted online through PlanetBids.
Include the page number(s), and paragraph name/number(s) in question. The deadline for receipt of questions is 5PM Pacific time, July 25, 2022. If clarification or interpretation of this solicitation is considered necessary by City, a written addendum shall be issued through PlanetBids. It is responsibility of each prospective Consultant to ensure that they have received and reviewed any and all addenda to this RFP.
Prospective consultants are prohibited from communicating directly with any City employee except as specified in this RFP, and no City employee or representative other than the City’s Project Manager is authorized to provide any information or respond to any question or inquiry concerning this RFP. Prospective consultants may contact the City’s Project Manager solely via e -mail. Prospective consultants that fail to conform to this requirement may be disqualified from participation in this procurement. 419
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The City will use the Competitive Sealed Proposals Method as source selection for this procurement. The City, as it deems necessary, may conduct discussions with individual firms for information, lack of knowledge, fact - finding or for clarification to assure understanding of, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Only those consultants with verifiable experience as it relates to the services requested in this solicitation will be considered during the evaluation process. Consultant staff assig ned to execute the scope of services must have relevant experience in providing the necessary services as described under the scope of services. All personnel assigned to the work shall possess appropriate certifications or registrations as required by state and local agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, City, and County codes and ordinances, especially related to building and construction, zoning, planning, and fire.
• Ability to read and interpret complex codes, ordinances, and permit documentation. • Ability to meet and deal with the public in a tactful and courteous, yet firm manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, officials, and the public. • Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
B. SCOPE OF WORK
The City of Eastvale is seeking a qualified consultant to provide building official, permit tech, plan check, inspection, and municipal code and zoning enforcement services within the City to support the Community Safety Department. The Scope of Work is comprised of multiple disciplines. Proposing consultants who are qualified to provide services in ANY of the listed disciplines and are invited to respond to one or any combination of following disciplines that are within their area(s) of expertise. A separate submittal package is required for each discipline category.
Consultants must list similar services to those requested in this RFP provided to other municipalities within the last five (5) years. Consultants should have no outstanding or pending complaints as determined through the Better Business Bureau, State of California Department of Consumer Affairs. Consultants should have excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact with various people during the course of a project, as well as have the administrative and fiscal capability to provide and manage the proposed services.
Consultants must also be well versed in identifying problems or issues that may warrant City Council’s attention and represent the City in the most professional and knowledgeable manner as an expert in the subject field and champion the purpose and direction of the City of Eastvale.
The City anticipates that this RFP will result in multiple awards of annual contracts within each discipline for one (1) three-year period with the ability to renew for two (2) one -year extensions as warranted. As such, the City will solicit competitive proposals from contracted consultants for specific projects and services throughout the term of the annual contract(s). Contracted consultants shall be required to submit their competitive project proposals within the submittal deadline period required in each project solicitation. Such time requirement will generally range from 48 hours to 10 working days, depending on the requirements of the City and the complexity of the project. Upon award of specific project work, the selected consultant shall begin the work no later than the date required in the notification of project award. Such time requirement will generally range from 48 hours to 5 working days, depending on the requirement of the City and the complexity of the project. By submitting a proposal to this RFP, consultant agrees to abide by any proposal or work deadlines required by the City, and consultants agree that failure to meet such deadlines, or failure to respond to project solicitations, may result in termination of consultant’s co ntract. The Selection of the firms and entering into a contract to provide on - call professional services does not guarantee any work to selected firms. The contracts will have not-to-exceed amounts to be approved by the City Council.
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City of Eastvale │ 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752 │ (951) 361-0900 │eastvaleca.gov 7 The consultant shall provide professional services described below. While it is believed that this scope includes all elements essential to complete the service, proposing firms are advised to include any items that they believe may have been overlooked . Proposing firms may a lso note any required items that they believe may be excessive or unnecessary. Services required to complete this update shall include:
Building and Safety
In general, the selected consultant will be expected to provide on -call staff for inspection , permit tech counter staffing, and plan check services to support the Building and Safety Division, including but not limited to the following:
• Provide building department support staff to include building official, building inspector, permit technicians, and plans examiners/engineers on an on-call basis. • Review all plans and supporting documents submitted for projects for which a building permit is requested.
• Prepare reports specifying corrections, if needed, and transmit to applicant. • Ability to review projects and provide comments within timelines specified by the City. • Process plan revisions and verify that corrections have been satisfactorily made in a timely manner. • Answer public inquiries by telephone, mail, email, virtual meeting, conference call or in person at a public counter regarding plan reviews, application submittal requirements, etc. • Facilitation of special projects, including but not limited to drafting municipal/zoning code amendments, utilizing tools for data analysis and scenario planning, and providing architectural review.
Community Enhancement and Safety (Code Compliance)
In general, the consultant shall provide support to the City’s Community Enhancement and Safety staff. CACEO Certification is preferred. The Community Enhancement and Safety services would include, but are not limited to the ability to perform the following:
• Receive and investigate complaints related to housing, zoning, land use, property maintenance, public nuisance violations, and other concerns in the enforcement of the Municipal Code, Uniform Housing Code, CA Building and Health and Safety Codes, and other applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Conduct research and assessments to determine the validity of alleged code violations with field site inspections. Field surveys and investi gations can involve inspections at commercial sites, single and multi-family housing, vacant lots, and other property & structures. • Compile data and prepare comprehensive and factual investigation reports which may include taking photographs and necessary measurements and gathering of pertinent facts from parties involved in the case.
• Recognize the need for an implementation of appropriate and specific remedial actions to correct violations and notify violators of such to abate violations. • Prepare and issue Warnings, Notices of Violations, Letters of Non -Compliance, and, when necessary, issue administrative citations and appear at hearings or in court, as required. • Provide interpretation of codes and information on regulations to residents and violators. • Interface with the public with diplomacy and tact when having to implement and impose codes and policies upon residents to achieve compliance. Conduct inspections and interactions with the public and other City staff according to the City’s purpose and values statement. • Provide ongoing customer service and serve as a representative of the City when called upon at neighborhood group meetings, hearings, etc.
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Fire
In general, the consultant shall provide plan review and inspection services to support the Fire Department including, but not limited to the following:
• Perform on-call (on-site and off-site) and expedited plan review of submitted residential, commercial, and industrial (structural and non -structural) building plan and fire suppression, detection, alarm system plans.
• Perform combination building and life safety inspect ions for residential, commercial, and industrial in accordance with the approved documents, adopted codes, and standards. • Ability to review projects and provide comments within timelines specified by the City. • Answer public inquiries by telephone, mail, or in person at a public counter regarding plan reviews, application submittal requirements, etc.
• Ability to write Planning Commission and City Council staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, conditions of approval, and give oral presentations.
• Process plan revisions and verify that corrections have been satisfactorily made in a timely manner. • Ability to work conjointly with the Fire Marshal on projects and services. • Proposing consultant shall provide examples of project management/tracking method.
C. INSURANCE
Prior to commencing work on the Contract, Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Attachment I, Exhibit “C” “Insurance”. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if approved in writing by the City Manager. Consultant agrees to provide the City with copies of required policies upon request.
Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1) Commercial General Liability. Insurance Services Office form Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001).
2) Automobile. Insurance Services Office f orm number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, including code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025, or equivalent forms subject to the written approval of the City.
3) Workers’ Compensation. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Lab or Code of State of California covering all persons providing Services on behalf of the Consultant and all risks to such persons under this Agreement.
4) Professional Liability . Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis and must include coverage for contractual liability.
The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to Services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least three (3) consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement. During this additional three (3) year period, Consult ant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
Minimum Limits of Insurance
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1) Commercial General Liability. $1,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
2) Automobile. $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. A combined single limit policy with aggregate limits in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 s hall be considered equivalent to the said required minimum limits set forth above.
3) Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of California of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.
4) Professional Liability. $1,000,000 per occurrence.
Other Provisions
Insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain the following provisions:
1) All Policies. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
2) Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages. a. City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to be cov ered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied, or used by Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, or employees. b. Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, and volunteers . Any insurance or self - insurance maintained by City, and its respective elected and app ointed officers, officials, employees, or volunteers, shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Consultant’s insurance.
c. Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. d. Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the insurance policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees, or volunteers. 3) Workers' Compensation Coverage. Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, and its respective elected and appoin ted officers, officials, employees, and agents for losses arising from work performed by Consultant.
Other Requirements
Consultant agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of the signed Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The City may require that Consultant furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit “C”. The certificates and endorsements a re to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time. 423
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City of Eastvale │ 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752 │ (951) 361-0900 │eastvaleca.gov 10 1) Consultant shall furnish certificates and endorsements fro m each subconsultant identical to those Consultant provides.
2) Any deductibles or self -insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self -insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims.
3) The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
D. PAYMENT
City’s normal period of net thirty (30) days payment after receipt of invoice will part of the executed agreement.
E. RIGHT TO CANCEL OR REJECT
The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, in whole or in part, and to waive minor irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the contract in the best interest of the City.
F. INCORPORATION INTO CONTRACT
The City reserves the right to incorporate this RFP and the proposer’s response (or portions of either) into subsequent contract by reference or otherwise.
G. LICENSES, PERMITS, AND FEES
The firm is responsible for furnishing all proper licenses, fees, and permits required by law to do business in the City and the State of California in completion of the requirements stated herein. All work shall be done in accordance with the latest building codes, fire codes, electrical codes, and all state and federal laws relative to this project.
H. INDEMNIFICATION
The firm shall guarantee and certify by submitting a response to this solicitation that if successful, they shall indemnify and defend the City against any and all claims or legal actions arising as a result of their performance of the contract, whether or not such claims relate to damages or alleged damages sustained by physical injury to firms personnel, subconsultants, utility employees or other persons, or against any lawsuits arising from alleged or actual patent infringements, and shall hold the City, its various departments, employees, and any and all persons or entities acting on its behalf harmless from the same.
I. OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE
The City is not obligated to purchase products in the amounts listed herein. The actual quantities purchased may be greater or less than the data provided.
J. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL
All proposals must be received before the time and date listed on the RFP cover sheet. The City will not accept any proposals received after listed time and date.
Proposals must be submitted to through PlanetBids at the City’s website listed on the cover, no later than the date and time stated on this RFP cover sheet. Proposals shall be reviewed and rated on the basis of the selection criteria indicated in the “RFP Evaluation” section of this RFP. The City will then determine which proposal best 424
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K. RFP EVALUATION
The City will evaluate all proposals deemed responsive to this request by an evaluation panel selected by the City. The panel will be comprised of City staff and may include outside personnel. The panel members will review and evaluate the proposals by scoring the criteria outlined within this RFP. Based on the evaluation result, the panel will recommend to the Project Manager the firm whose proposal is most advantageous to the City of Eastvale. The City may request an interview from the firms to further assist in the selection process. Should the City choose to require an interview process; the proposer will be required to make a short presentation, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Evaluation and Scoring Criteria
Responses to this RFP will be evaluated and scored according to the criteria categories listed below.
SCORE RANGE SCORING DESCRIPTION
90 - 100 Meets and significantly exceeds most or all City requirements 80 - 89 Meets and exceeds several City requirements
70 - 79 Meets minimum City Requirements
69 and below Fail
Proposals: Proposals will be scored according to the criteria in the chart below.
CRITERIA WEIGHT
EXPERTISE, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING PLUS PRIOR CONTRACTING HISTORY OF FIRM 40 The expertise, experience and training of the proposer and its key personnel and previous experience with similar work in similar fields and qualifications and depth of the staff that will perform the work on this project. This factor includes evaluation of the proposer’ s prior contracting history, including the review of the proposer’s certifications relating to false claims, debarment, and civil litigation.
EXPERTISE OF PERSONNEL 40
The qualifications, education, technical competence, and experience of key personnel. Key personnel’s anticipated level of involvement in performing related work.
COMPLIANCE WITH RFP 10
The ability of the proposer to comply with all instructions set forth under this RFP as well as the proposer’s ability to agree to all of the terms and con ditions of the attached PSA without modification, particularly as related to indemnification, insurance requirements, and standards of care.
REASONABLENESS OF COST AND PRICE 10
Reasonableness of the individual firm hourly rates, and competitiveness of quo ted rates with other proposals received. Provide adequacy of the data in support of figures quoted. Value will be judged based on reasonableness of the Consultant’s hourly rates required to perform the work in relation to the scope of work, technical expertise, experience in responsible charge of projects, 425
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TOTAL 100
Oral Presentations : At the option of the City, the evaluation team ma y request oral presentations by any number of the finalists for the purpose of clarification or amplification of the materials presented in any part of the proposals. The evaluation team may also request best and final offers from one or more prospective firms.
However, prospective firms are cautioned that the evaluation team are not required to invite oral presentations, request clarification, or conduct negotiations and may award a contract based on the original proposal.
Therefore, all initial proposals shall be complete and reflect the firm’s most favorable terms.
Should the City decide to request oral presentation, it may elect to invite any number of the firms that submitted top-scoring proposals. No proposer will be given an opportunity to make an oral presentation if any prospective firm receiving a higher score is not invited to make an oral presentation. Oral presentations will be scored on a 70 to 100 scale exactly as described above for subjective criteria.
When the City elects to receive oral presentations, the score for the presentation and the weighted proposal score will be weighed as follows:
FEATURE WEIGHT
Oral Presentation 30
Total Proposal Weighted Score 70
COMBINED WEIGHT TOTAL 100
The grand total score will be calculated as follows:
(Oral Presentation Score X 0.30) + (Total Proposal Weighted Score x 0.70) = Grant Total Score When the City elects to receive oral presentations, the firm with the highest Grand Total Score shall be awarded the contract.
Debriefing
Any Firm that submitted a proposal and feels that their proposal was not given adequate consideration or not given a fair evaluation may request a debriefing from the City’s proposal evaluation team. The request for debriefing shall be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within two (2) working days after it was notified of the City’s intention to award the contract.
Protests
Firms that received a debriefing but continue to feel that their proposal was not given adequate consideration or a fair evaluation, may wish to protest the procedures for selection or the actual selection of a particular firm.
Firms wishing to file a protest shall abide by the following procedures. Failure to follow these procedures may result in a summary rejection of the protest:
1. Any actual or prospective firm that is aggrieved in connection with solicitation or award of a contract may protest to the City Manager or designee, the protest shall be submitted in writing to the City Clerk within seven (7) working days after such aggrieved person or company knows or should have known the facts giving rise thereto.
2. Upon receipt of such a protest, the City Manager or designee, shall issue a written determination within ten (10) working days following receipt of the protest. That determination shall:
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b. Inform the aggrieved firm that a request for further administrative appeal of an adverse decision must be submitted in writing to the City Manager within seven (7) days after receipt of determination by the Project Manager.
City Reserves the Right to
• Reject any or all submittals
• Request clarification of any submitted information
• Waive any informalities or irregularities in any proposal • Not enter any contract
• Not select any firm
• Cancel this process at any time
• Amend this process at any time
• Interview firms prior to award
• Enter into negotiations with one or more firms, or request a best and final offer • Award more than one contract if it is in the best interest of the City • Issue similar solicitations in the future
• Request additional information form prospective firms L. RFP RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS AND FORMAT
Please use the following format to structure your RFP response. Submittals must be in 8.5x11 format and should be no longer than 40 pages (excluding cover page, appendix). Note that 1 page includes the front side of an
8.5x11 sheet of paper. Your response shall include each section detailed below in the order presented. Failure to address all items will impact the evaluation and may classify the response as non-responsive and preclude it from further consideration.
I Title Page
II Letter of Transmittal
III Company Background and Experience
IV Project Staffing and Organization
V Cost Proposal
VI Client References
I Title Page
The title page shall include, at minimum, the following:
• Name of Project – On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection Services, Code Enforcement Services • Submitted by - Company’s Name
• Date of Submittal
• Executive Summary in brief and concise terms that summarizes the contents of the proposal response.
Clearly and specifically detail all exceptions to the exact requirement imposed by this RFP.
II Letter of Transmittal
The transmittal letter will:
• Indicate the intention of the firm to adhere to the provisions described in the RFP without modification. • Identify the submitting organization.
• Identify the person, by name and title, authorized to contractually obligate the organization. 427
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• Acknowledge the proposal is considered firm for one hundred and eighty (180) days after the due date for receipt of proposals or receipt of the last best and final offer submitted. • Provide the original signature of the person authorized to contractually obligate the organization.
III Company Background and Experience
This section of the proposal shall establish the ability of the firm to satisfactorily perform the required work by reasons of experience in performing work of a similar nature, demonstrated competence in the services to be performed, strength and stability of the firm, staffing capability, and record of meeting expectations on similar projects. The City, at its option, may require a firm to provide additional support and/or clarify requested information.
The firm shall also provide:
1. A brief profile of the firm
a. A brief description of the organization structure and primary products and services provided b. Other major products or services offered
c. Company’s dedication and commitment to serve public sector clients
2. A general description of the company’s financial condition a. Provide information regarding any pending litigation, contract defaults, planned office closures, impending mergers, bankruptcies, or other conditions related to the financial health of the company
3. Company’s experience in performing work of a similar nature to that solicited in this RFP a. Supply at least five (5) yet no more than ten (10) specific examples of previous work that was completed within the last five (5) years. Provide a brief description of each effort, including the dates during which the work was performed and the firm’s role in the work (engineering, plan check, construction inspection, code enforcement, etc.). b. Highlight participation in such work by the key personnel proposed for assignment to this project IV Project Staffing and Organization
This section shall identify the qualifications of the key personnel who will be assigned to the project. An organization chart for the project shall be provided. The chart shall indicate how the firm intends to structure the project effort, and identify th e Project Director/Engagement Manager, Project Manager, Technical Team Members, Trainers and all other key personnel including subconsultants. The designated Project Manager shall be the primary contact with the city during the contract period and shall fu nction in that capacity while employed by the firm.
Provide resumes and certifications of key personnel who will be assigned to this project. Provide a description of the personnel’s relevant experience and their assigned function to the project.
The specific staff identified in the original Proposal may not be changed prior to commencement of work or during the course of the project without the specific approval of the City and two weeks’ notice. Replacement candidates must have the same or higher level of similar experience as the original project team member they replace. Resumes of replacements shall be submitted with all applicable information.
V Cost Proposal
The cost proposal shall include schedule of hourly rates for each classification (for deposit-based permits) and percentage cost (for fixed fee permits) . The City is currently in the process of conducting a fee study which is 428
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All rates and costs shall be effective through the term of agreement. Hourly rate schedule should in clude the typical following categories of labor classifications modified as appropriate for the category of labor required to perform the work:
• Principal-in-Charge
• Senior Project Manager
• Project Manager
• Building Official
• Plans examiner
• Engineering plans examiner
• Building Inspector
• Code Enforcement Officer
• Permit technician
• Other as recommended by proposer (please describe)
Provide a list of reimbursable charges and rates to include:
• Mileage
• Prints, plots, messenger service and other direct expenses markup • Outside consultant services markup
• Other
VIII Client References
Firms shall provide at least three (3) public agency references going back not more than five (5) years from the issuance of this RFP in which the proposer was engaged to perform tasks similar to those requested under this RFP. References should place an e mphasis on past projects in which the personnel to be used by proposer for this project were deployed. The references should include the name, title and contact information of the public agency officer or employee responsible for overseeing the proposer’s work.
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Attachment I: Sample Professional Services Agreement
AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EASTVALE, CALIFORNIA
AND
This Agreement for Services (“Agreement”) is entered into as of this day of , 20 by and between the City of Eastvale, a municipal corporation (“City”) and , a (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes hereinafter individually referred to as “Party” and hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
RECITALS
A. City has sought, by [describe process used, i.e. request for qualifications, request for quotations, request for proposals, direct negotiation, informal quotes] the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement.
B. Consultant, following submission of a [proposal, quote, bid, etc.] for the performance of the services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement, was selected by the City to perform those services.
C. The Parties desire to formalize the selection of Consultant for performance of those services defined and described particularly in Section 2 of this Agreement and desire that the terms of that performance be as particularly defined and described herein.
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants made by the Parties and contained here and other consideration, the value and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
TERM OF AGREEMENT.
Subject to the provisions of Section 20 "Termination of Agreement" of this Agreement, the Term of this Agreement is for commencing on the date first ascribed above.
SCOPE OF SERVICES & SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE.
Scope of Services. Consultant agrees to perform the services set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Services” (hereinafter, the “Services”) and made a part of this Agreement by this reference.
Schedule of Performance. The Services shall be completed pursuant to the schedule specified in Exhibit “A.” Should the Services not be completed pursuant to that schedule, the Consultant shall be deemed to be in Default of this Agreement. The City, in its sole discretion, may choose not to enforce the Default provisions of this Agreement and may instead allow Consultant to continue performing the Services. [CUT THIS SUBSECTION IF THERE IS NO SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE]
ADDITIONAL SERVICES.
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COMPENSATION AND METHOD OF PAYMENT.
Subject to any li mitations set forth in this Agreement, City agrees to pay Consultant the amounts specified in Exhibit “B” “Compensation” and made a part of this Agreement by this reference. The total compensation, including reimbursement for actual expenses, shall not exceed dollars ($ ), unless additional compensation is approved in writing in accordance with Section 26 “Administration and Implementation” or Section 28 “Amendment” of this Agreement.
Each month Consultant shall furnish to City an original invoice for all work performed and expenses incurred during the preceding month. The invoice shall detail charges by the following categories: labor (by sub- category), travel, materials, equipment, supplies, and subconsultant contracts. Subconsultant charges shall be detailed by the following categories: labor, travel, materials, equipment and supplies. If the compensation set forth in subsection (a) and Exhibit “B” include payment of labor on an hourly basis (as opposed to labor and materials being paid as a lump sum ), the labor category in each invoice shall include detailed descriptions of task performed and the amount of time incurred for or allocated to that task. City shall independently review each invoice submitted by the Consultant to determine whether the work performed and expenses incurred are in compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. In the event that no charges or expenses are disputed, the invoice shall be approved and paid according to the terms set forth in subsection (c). In the event any charges or expenses are disputed by City, the original invoice shall be returned by City to Consultant for correction and resubmission.
Except as to any charges for work performed or expenses incurred by Consultant which are disputed by City, City will use its best efforts to cause Consultant to be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt of Consultant’s correct and undisputed invoice.
Payment to Consultant for work performed pursuant to this Agreement shall not be deemed to waive any defects in work performed by Consultant.
INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE.
City may inspect and accept or reject any of Consultant’s work under this Agreement, either during performance or when completed. City shall reject or finally accept Consultant’s work within sixty (60) days after submitted to City. City shall reject work by a timely written explanation, otherwise Consultant’s work shall be deemed to have been accepted. City’s acceptance shall be conclusive as to such work except with respect to latent defects, fraud and such gross mistakes as amount to fraud. Acceptance of any of Consultant’s work by City shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement including, but not limited to, Section 16 “Indemnification” and Section 17 “Insurance.”
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.
All original maps, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents prepared, developed or discovered by Consultant in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall turn over to City all such original map s, models, designs, drawings, photographs, studies, surveys, reports, data, notes, computer files, files and other documents.
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All final work product developed by Consultant in the course of providing the Services pursuant to this Agreement shall become the sole property of City and may be used, reused or otherwise disposed of by City without the permission of the Consultant. Upon completion, expiration or termination of this Agreement, Consultant shall turn over to City all such final work product if pa id for by the City. This provision specifically excludes Consultants’ work notes and drafts, which are owned by Consultant, not City.
CONSULTANT'S BOOKS AND RECORDS.
Consultant shall maintain any and all documents and records demonstrating or relating to C onsultant’s performance of the Services. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, or other documents or records evidencing or relating to work, services, expenditures and disbursements charged to City pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be sufficiently complete and detailed so as to permit an accurate evaluation of the services p rovided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement. Any and all such documents or records shall be maintained for three (3) years from the date of execution of this Agreement and to the extent required by laws relating to audits of public agencies and their expenditures. In accordance with California Government Code Section 8546.7, if the total compensation in Section 4 exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00), this Agreement and the Consultant's books and records related to this Agreement shall be subject t o the examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City, for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the Agreement.
Any and all records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this section shall be made available for inspection, audit and copying, at any time during regular business hours, upon request by City or its designated representative. Copies of such documents or records shall be provided directly to the City for inspection, audit and copying when it is practical to do so; otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, such documents and records shall be made available at Consultant’s address indicate d for receipt of notices in this Agreement.
Where City has reason to believe that any of the documents or records required to be maintained pursuant to this section may be lost or discarded due to dissolution or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request, require that custody of such documents or records be given to the City. Access to such documents and records shall be granted to City, as well as to its successors -in-interest and authorized representatives.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
Consultant is and shall at all times remain a wholly independent contractor and not an officer, employee or agent of City. Consultant shall have no authority to bind City in any manner, nor to incur any obligation, debt or liability of any kind on behalf of or against City, whether by contract or otherwise, unless such authority is expressly conferred under this Agreement or is otherwise expressly conferred in writing by City.
The personnel performing the Services under this Agreement on behalf of Consultant shall at all times be under Consultant’s exclusive direction and control. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall have control over the conduct of Con sultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents except as set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall not at any time or in any manner represent that Consultant or any of Consultant’s officers, employees, or agents are in any manner officials, officers, employees or agents of City.
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Consultant represents and warrants that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities necessary to properly perform the Services required under this Agreement in a thorough, competent and professional manner. Consultant shall at all times faithfully, competently and to the best of its ability, experience and talent, perform all Services. In meeting its obligations under this Agreement, Consultant shall employ, at a minimum, generally accepted standards and practices utilized by persons engaged in providing services similar to the Services required of Consultant under this Agreement. In addition to the general standards of performance set forth this section, additional specific standards of performance and performance criteria may be set forth in Exhibit “A” “Scope of Work” that shall also be applicable to Consu ltant’s work under this Agreement. Where there is a conflict between a general and a specific standard of performance or performance criteria, the specific standard or criteria shall prevail over the general.
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS; PERMITS AND LICENSES.
Consultant shall keep itself informed of and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, statutes, codes, ordinances, regulations and rules in effect during the term of this Agreement. Consultant shall obtain any and all licenses, per mits and authorizations necessary to perform the Services set forth in this Agreement. Neither City, nor any elected or appointed boards, officers, officials, employees or agents of City, shall be liable, at law or in equity, as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.
PREVAILING WAGE LAWS
It is the understanding of City and Consultant that California prevailing wage laws do not apply to this Agreement because the Agreement does not involve any of the following services subject to prevailing wage rates pursuant to the California Labor Code or regulations promulgated thereunder: Construction, alteration, demolition, installation, or repair work performed on public buildings, facilities, streets or sewers done under contract and paid for in whole or in part out of public funds. In this context, “construction" includes work performed during the design and preconstruction phases of construction including, but not limited to, inspection and land surveying work.
NONDISCRIMINATION.
Consultant shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status in connection with or related to the performance of this Agreement.
UNAUTHORIZED ALIENS.
Consultant hereby promises and agrees to comply with all of the provisions of the Federal Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C.A. §§ 1101, et seq., as amended, and in connection therewith, shall not employ unauthorized alie ns as defined therein. Should Consultant so employ such unauthorized aliens for the performance of the Services, and should the any liability or sanctions be imposed against City for such use of unauthorized aliens, Consultant hereby agrees to and shall re imburse City for the cost of all such liabilities or sanctions imposed, together with any and all costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred by City.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Consultant covenants that neither it, nor any officer or principal of its firm, has or shall acquire any interest, directly or indirectly, which would conflict in any manner with the interests of City or which would in any way hinder Consultant’s performance of the Services. Consultant further covenants that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest shall be employed by it as an officer, employee, agent or subconsultant without the express written consent of the City Manager. Consultant agrees to at all times avoid conflicts of interest or the appeara nce of any conflicts of interest with the interests of City in the performance of this Agreement.
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City understands and acknowledges that Consultant will perform non -related services for other governmental agencies and private Parties following the completion of the Services under this Agreement. Any such future service shall not be considered a conflict of interest for purposes of this section.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION; RELEASE OF INFORMATION.
All information gained or work product produced by Consultant in performance of this Agreement shall be considered confidential, unless such information is in the public domain or already known to Consultant.
Consultant shall not release or disclose any such information or work product to persons or entities other than City without prior written authorization from the City Manager, except as may be required by law.
Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subconsultants, shall not, without prior written authorization from the City Manager or unless requested by the City Attorney of City, voluntarily provide declarations, letters of support, testimony at depositions, response to interrogatories or other information concerning the work performed under this Agreement. Response to a subpoena or court order shall not be considered "voluntary" provided Consultant gives City notice of such court order or subpoena.
If Consultant, or any officer, employee, agent or subconsultant of Consultant , provides any information or work product in violation of this Agreement, then City shall have the right to reimbursement and indemnity from Consultant for any damages, costs and fees, including attorney's fees, caused by or incurred as a result of Consultant’s conduct.
Consultant shall promptly notify City should Consultant, its officers, employees, agents or subconsultants, be served with any summons, complaint, subpoena, notice of deposition, request for documents, interrogatories, request for admission s or other discovery request, court order or subpoena from any party regarding this Agreement and the work performed thereunder. City retains the right, but has no obligation, to represent Consultant or be present at any deposition, hearing or similar proc eeding. Consultant agrees to cooperate fully with City and to provide City with the opportunity to review any response to discovery requests provided by Consultant. However, this right to review any such response does not imply or mean the right by City to control, direct, or rewrite said response. Consultant shall not be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official or to an attorney solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law or for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.
INDEMNIFICATION.
(a) Indemnification for Professional Liability. Where the law establishes a professional standard of care for Consultant’s services, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Consultant shall indemnify, protect, defend and hold harmless City and any and all of its officials, employees and agents (“Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all liability (including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings , losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorney’s fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees) arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, any negligent or wrongful act, error or omission of Consultant, or by any individual or entity for which Consultant is legally liable, including but not limited to officers, agents, employees or subconsultants of Consultant, in the performance of professional services under this Agreement.
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(c) Indemnification from Subconsultants. Consultant agrees to obtain executed indemnity agreements with provisions identical to those set forth in this section from each and every subconsultant or any other person or entity involved by, for, with or on behalf of Consu ltant in the performance of this Agreement naming the Indemnified Parties as additional indemnitees. In the event Consultant fails to obtain such indemnity obligations from others as required herein, Consultant agrees to be fully responsible according to the terms of this section. Failure of City to monitor compliance with these requirements imposes no additional obligations on City and will in no way act as a waiver of any rights hereunder. This obligation to indemnify and defend City as set forth herein is binding on the successors, assigns or heirs of Consultant and shall survive the termination of this Agreement or this section.
(d) City’s Negligence. The provisions of this section do not apply to claims occurring as a result of City’s sole neg ligence. The provisions of this section shall not release City from liability arising from gross negligence or willful acts or omissions of City or any and all of its officials, employees and agents.
INSURANCE.
Consultant agrees to obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of this Agreement the insurance policies set forth in Exhibit “C” “Insurance” and made a part of this Agreement. All insurance policies shall be subject to approval by City as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the City Manager. Consultant agrees to provide City with copies of required policies upon request.
ASSIGNMENT.
The expertise and experience of Consultant are material considerations for this Agre ement. City has an interest in the qualifications and capability of the persons and entities who will fulfill the duties and obligations imposed upon Consultant under this Agreement. In recognition of that interest, Consultant shall not assign or transfer this Agreement or any portion of this Agreement or the performance of any of Consultant’s duties or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the City. Any attempted assignment shall be ineffective, null and void, and s hall constitute a material breach of this Agreement entitling City to any and all remedies at law or in equity, including termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” City acknowledges, however, that Consultant, in the p erformance of its duties pursuant to this Agreement, may utilize subconsultants.
CONTINUITY OF PERSONNEL.
Consultant shall make every reasonable effort to maintain the stability and continuity of Consultant’s staff and subconsultants, if any, assigned to perform the Services. Consultant shall notify City of any changes in Consultant’s staff and subconsultants, if any, assigned to perform the Services prior to and during any such performance.
TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.
City may terminate this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time by giving thirty (30) days written notice of termination to Consultant. In the event such notice is given, Consultant shall cease immediately all work in progress.
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If either Consultant or City fail to perform any material obligation under this Agreement, then, in addition to any other remedies, either Consultant, or City may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice.
Upon termination of this Agreement by either Consultant or City, all property belonging exclusively to City which is in Consultant’s possession shall be returned to City. Consultant shall furnish to City a final invoice for work performed and expenses incurred by Consultant, prepared as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement. This final invoice shall be reviewed and paid in the same manner as set forth in Section 4 “Compensation and Method of Payment” of this Agreement.
DEFAULT.
In the event that Consultant is in default under the terms of this Agreement, the City shall not have any obligation or duty to continue compensating Consultant for any work per formed after the date of default.
Instead, the City may give notice to Consultant of the default and the reasons for the default. The notice shall include the timeframe in which Consultant may cure the default. This timeframe is presumptively thirty (30) days, but may be extended, though not reduced, if circumstances warrant. During the period of time that Consultant is in default, the City shall hold all invoices and shall, when the default is cured, proceed with payment on the invoices. In the alternative , the City may, in its sole discretion, elect to pay some or all of the outstanding invoices during the period of default. If Consultant does not cure the default, the City may take necessary steps to terminate this Agreement under Section 20 “Termination of Agreement.” Any failure on the part of the City to give notice of the Consultant’s default shall not be deemed to result in a waiver of the City’s legal rights or any rights arising out of any provision of this Agreement.
EXCUSABLE DELAYS.
Consultant sh all not be liable for damages, including liquidated damages, if any, caused by delay in performance or failure to perform due to causes beyond the control of Consultant. Such causes include, but are not limited to, acts of God, acts of the public enemy, acts of federal, state or local governments, acts of City, court orders, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, embargoes, and unusually severe weather. The term and price of this Agreement shall be equitably adjusted for any delays due to such causes.
COOPERATION BY CITY.
All public information, data, reports, records, and maps as are existing and available to City as public records, and which are necessary for carrying out the Services shall be furnished to Consultant in every reasonable way to facilitate, without undue delay, the Services to be performed under this Agreement.
NOTICES.
All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered, or sent by telecopier or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested, addressed as follows:
To City: City of Eastvale
Attn: Henry Garcia, Interim City
Manager
12363 Limonite Ave., Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752
To Consultant:
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Notice shall be deemed effective on the date personally delivered or transmitted by facsimile or, if mailed, three (3) days after deposit of the same in the custody of the United States Postal Service.
AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE.
Each of the signatories hereto represents and warrants that he or she is comp etent and authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of the Party for whom he or she purports to sign. Each Party hereto agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Parties hereto against all claims, suits, actions, and demands, including necessary expenses of investigation and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, arising out of claims that its signatory was not competent or so authorized to execute this Agreement.
ADMINISTRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION.
This Agreement shall be admini stered and executed by the City Manager or his or her designated representative. The City Manager shall have the authority to issue interpretations and to make amendments to this Agreement, including amendments that commit additional funds, consistent with Section 28 “Amendment” and the City Manager’s contracting authority under the Eastvale Municipal Code.
BINDING EFFECT.
This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the Parties.
AMENDMENT.
No amendment to or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by the Consultant and by the City. The City Manager shall have the authority to approve any amendment to this Agreement if it does not exceed the amount that may be approved administratively pursuant to the Eastvale Municipal Code. The Parties agree that the requirement for written modifications cannot be waived and that any attempted waiver shall be void. The City’s City Manager may, but is not required t o, make minor amendments not affecting substantive terms without further authorization from the City Council. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute any such amendments as required by this Agreement or that do not otherwise reduce C ity’s rights under this Agreement. All other amendments shall be approved by the City Council.
WAIVER.
Waiver by any Party to this Agreement of any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other term, condition, o r covenant. Waiver by any Party of any breach of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other provision nor a waiver of any subsequent breach or violation of any provision of this Agreement. Acceptance by City of any work or services by Consultant shall not constitute a waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
LAW TO GOVERN; VENUE.
This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed according to the laws of the State of California. In the event of litigat ion between the Parties, venue in state trial courts shall lie exclusively in the County of Riverside, California. In the event of litigation in a U.S. District Court, venue shall lie exclusively in the Central District of California, in Riverside.
ATTORNEYS FEES, COSTS AND EXPENSES.
In the event litigation or other proceeding is required to enforce or interpret any provision of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such litigation or other proceeding shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees, costs and expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
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SEVERABILITY.
If any term, condition, or covenant of this Agreement is declared or determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be i nvalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and the Agreement shall be read and construed without the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s).
CONFLICTING TERMS.
Except as otherwise stated herein, if the terms of this Agreement conflict with the terms of any Exhibit hereto, or with the terms of any document incorporated by reference into this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement shall control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date and year first - above written.
CITY OF EASTVALE
ATTEST:
Henry Garcia, Interim City Manager
Marc A. Donohue
City Clerk/Communications Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Erica L. Vega
City Attorney
By: By:
Its: Its:
NOTE: CONSULTANT’S SIGNATURES SHALL BE DULY NOTARIZED, AND APPROPRIATE ATTESTATIONS SHALL BE
INCLUDED AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR OTHER RULES OR REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CONSULTANT’S BUSINESS ENTITY.
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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
I. Consultant will perform the following Services:
A.
B.
C.
D.
II. As part of the Services, Consultant will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:
A.
B.
C.
D.
III. During performance of the Services, Consultant will keep the City appraised of the status of performance by delivering the following status reports:
A.
B.
C.
D.
IV. The tangible work products and status reports will be delivered to the City pursuant to the following schedule:
A.
B.
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V. Consultant will utilize the following personnel to accomplish the Services:
A.
B.
C.
D.
VI. Consultant will utilize the following subconsultants to accomplish the Services:
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B.
C.
D.
EXHIBIT "B" COMPENSATION
I. Consultant shall use the following rates of pay in the performance of the Services:
A. [job] [hourly rate]
B. [job] [hourly rate]
C. [job] [hourly rate]
D. [job] [hourly rate]
E. [job] [hourly rate]
II. Consultant may utilize subconsultants as indicated in this Agreement. The hourly rate for any subconsultant is not to exceed $ per hour without written authorization from the City Manager or his designee.
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INSURANCE
A. Insurance Requirements. Consultant shall provide and maintain insurance, acceptable to the City, in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement, against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the Services by Consultant, its agents, representatives or employees. Insurance is to be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII.
Consultant shall provide the following scope and limits of insurance:
1. Minimum Scope of Insurance. Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
(1) Commercial General Liability. Insurance Services Office form Commercial General Liability coverage (Occurrence Form CG 0001).
(2) Automobile. Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, including code 1 "any auto" and endorsement CA 0025, or equivalent forms subject to the written approval of the City.
(3) Workers’ Compensation. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the Labor Code of State of California covering all persons providing Services on behalf of the Consultant and all risks to such persons under this Agreement.
(4) Professional Liability. Professional liability insurance appropriate to the Consultant’s profession. This coverage may be written on a “claims made” basis, and must include coverage for contractual liability.
The professional liability insurance required by this Agreement must be endorsed to be applicable to claims based upon, arising out of or related to Services performed under this Agreement. The insurance must be maintained for at least three (3) consecutive years following the completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement.
During this additional three (3) year period, Consultant shall annually and upon request of the City submit written evidence of this continuous coverage.
2. Minimum Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits of insurance no less than:
(1) Commercial General Liability. $1,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage.
(2) Automobile. $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. A combined single limit policy with aggregate limits in an amount of not less than $2,000,000 shall be considered equivalent to the said required minimum limits set forth above. (3) Workers' Compensation. Workers' Compensation as required by the Labor Code of the State of California of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. (4) Professional Liability. $1,000,000 per occurrence.
B. Other Provisions. Insurance policies required by this Agreement shall contain the following provisions:
1. All Policies. Each insurance policy required by this Agreement shall be endorsed and state the coverage shall not be suspended, voided, cancelled by the insurer or either Party to this Agreement, reduced in coverage or in limits except after 30 days' prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to City.
2. Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Coverages. (1) City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, and employees and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability arising out of activities Consultant performs; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned, occupied or used by Consultant; or automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to City, and their respective elected and appointed officers, officials, or employees. (2) Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance with respect to City, and its respective elected and appointed, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance 442
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City of Eastvale │ 12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910, Eastvale, CA 91752 │ (951) 361-0900 │eastvaleca.gov 29 maintained by City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers, shall apply in excess of, and not contribute with, Consultant’s insurance. (3) Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer's liability. (4) Any failure to comply with the reporting or other provisions of the insurance policies, including breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees or volunteers.
3. Workers' Compensation Coverage. Unless the City Manager otherwise agrees in writing, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, and its respective elected and appointed officers, officials, employees and agents for losses arising from work performed by Consultant.
C. Other Requirements. Consultant agrees to deposit with City, at or before the effective date of this Agreement, certificates of insurance necessary to satisfy City that the insurance provisions of this contract have been complied with. The City may require that Consultant furnish City with copies of original endorsements effecting coverage required by this Exhibit “C”. The certificates and endorsements are to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. City reserves the right to inspect complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at any time.
1. Consultant shall furnish certificates and endorsements from each subconsultant identical to those Consultant provides.
2. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by City. At the option of City, either the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects City or its respective elected or appointed officers, officials, employees and volunteers, or the Consultant shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration, defense expenses and claims.
3. The procuring of such required policy or policies of insurance shall not be construed to limit Consultant’s liability hereunder nor to fulfill the indemnification provisions and requirements of this Agreement.
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August 11, 2022
Request for Proposals (RFP)
On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
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On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection
Services, Code Enforcement Services
Prepared for
City of Eastvale
12363 Limonite Ave., Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752
Submitted by
The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code
1845 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 210
Orange, CA 92868
Date of Submittal
August 11, 2022
The enclosed proposal highlights VCA Code’s technical expertise and collaborative approach to establishing a successful partnership between the City and our firm. Included are our Transmittal Letter, Background and Experience, Staffing and Organization, Cost Proposal, and References. There are no exceptions taken to the requirements imposed by the RFP. 445
1 II. Letter of Transmittal
VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
II. Letter of Transmittal
August 11, 2022
City of Eastvale
Attn: Johnny Terfehr – Director of Community Safety
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752
Subject: RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement Consulting Services Dear Mr. Terfehr:
The Code Group, Inc. (VCA Code) is pleased to respond to the City of Eastvale’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection, and Code Enforcement services. It is our intention to adhere to the provisions described in the RFP without modification. As a partner to the City, VCA will act as an extension of City staff and be a reliable resource for all current and future needs. Submitting Organization: The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code Authorized Individual: Tom VanDorpe, SE, CEO
Contact Person: Bob Heinrich, Principal & President
Address: 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA, 92868 Phone/Fax/Email: (714) 363-4700 / (714) 363-4747 / [email protected] The City will benefit from VCA’s robust team of in-house, licensed and certified Plans Examiners to review any structure type in an efficient and timely manner. The Project Director for plan review will be Bob Heinrich, CBO, Principal & President. Mr. Heinrich brings over 30 years of code knowledge, technology, management, and building official experience to the City. Mr. Heinrich will not only deliver exceptional services but also offer the City any needed guidance.
For staff augmentation services, the City will benefit from our dedicated in-house recruiting team, well versed in the industry. Our staffing team is committed to providing competent and cooperative personnel. The Project Director for staffing will be Rick Bergin, a veteran recruiter with over 18 years of experience in talent acquisition and management. VCA has successfully provided Building Inspectors, Plans Examiners, Permit Technicians, Building Officials, Code Enforcement Officers, and more.
This proposal shall be firm for 180 days after the proposal due date or receipt of the last best and final offer submitted. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or need for clarification. We appreciate your time in reviewing this proposal and look forward to the opportunity to serve the City of Eastvale and its community.
Sincerely,
Tom VanDorpe, SE
Chief Executive Officer
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Table of Contents
II. Letter of Transmittal ................................................................................................................................. 1 Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2 III. Company Background and Experience .................................................................................................... 3 IV. Project Staffing and Organization .......................................................................................................... 13 V. Cost Proposal .......................................................................................................................................... 17 VI. Client References ................................................................................................................................... 19 Appendix A: Resumes ................................................................................................................................. 20 Appendix B: Additional Project Samples ..................................................................................................... 36
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
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III. Company Background and Experience
1. Brief Profile of the Firm
a. Organization Structure and Services Provided
The Code Group, Inc. dba VCA Code is a CA Corporation managed by Tom VanDorpe, SE, CEO. Key Principal/Project Manager: Bob Heinrich, CBO, President & Principal Contact Information: E: [email protected] | P: (714) 363-4700 Principal Office: 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., Suite 210, Orange, CA 92868 with more than 15,000 SF including a large area for training activities and meetings. Additional Office: 1111 Broadway, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94607 Years in Business: The name VCA has been recognized in the industry for over 40 years. Today, the principals of VCA operate through the entity The Code Group, Inc. which was incorporated in 2003.
Primary Services Provided: Plan Check, Staff Augmentation, Building Inspection, Permitting, Code Consultation, Code Enforcement, Planning
Additional Services: By partnering with the VCA brand, the City will have access to experts within our Sustainability and Design branches.
Size and Growth: With over 150 employees, the firm consists of licensed structural and civil engineers; and ICC certified individuals such as plans examiners, building officials, building inspectors, permit technicians, code enforcement officers, and AICP Planners ranging from City/Principal, Senior, Associate, & Planning Technicians. We have the capacity and resources to support the City in plan review and staffing services.
Serving 35+ California Jurisdictions: We currently partner with many cities, counties, and firms throughout Southern California.
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
VCA’s commitment to the City: The name VCA has been recognized in the industry for over 40 years, providing solutions in engineering, plan review, staffing, building inspection, code enforcement, and more. Serving 35+ jurisdictions, VCA is ready and capable of providing quality plan check and staffing services. We will conform to the exact needs of the City of Eastvale’s community and are ready to behave as an extension of the City. Through our relationships with municipalities, we realize the frustrations with outsourcing work, and VCA’s unique company organization allows us to alleviate the difficulties normally experienced when working with other consultants.
Our plan check team can review any type of structure for residential, commercial, industrial, fire, and public projects, including highly technical projects such as hotels, medical facilities, libraries, student centers, performing arts centers, reservoirs, dealerships, and more. Residential includes SFD, MFD, affordable housing, mixed-use, podiums, wraps, custom homes, track homes, ADU’s, room additions, remodels, pools, basements, bomb shelters, horse facilities, and more. We continually update an extensive library of all applicable and adopted building codes, modifying review standards to reflect the most recent code changes. The City can rely on VCA to conduct plan reviews in alignment with current standards.
Types of Review Include:
✓ Full Building
✓ Structural
✓ Mechanical
✓ Electrical
✓ Plumbing
✓ Fire/Life Safety
✓ Grading/Drainage
✓ Green/Energy
✓ Accessibility/ADA
✓ And more!
Our staff augmentation services include building inspectors, plans examiners, permit technicians, building officials, code enforcement officers, and more. VCA will only provide candidates that meet the City’s minimum requirements including
certifications and licenses. We will comply with all State and Federal employment laws as well as any City requirements including reference checks, fingerprints, background checks, etc.
Our recruiting team is dedicated to bringing the best candidates for the job when the City needs them. All of our staff will perform as an extension of the City and interface with the public in a polite and courteous manner. They understand that they wear two hats – one for the City and one for VCA.
Available Staff Include:
Building Inspectors
Permit Technicians
Code Enforcement
Officers
Plans Examiners
Building Officials
CASp Professionals
Sustainability Experts
Planners
And more!
Other municipalities rely on VCA because we deliver excellent services within tight deadlines at a reasonable cost. Unlike competitors, VCA staffs a core in-house team of plan checkers and dedicated recruiters. Our plan check team ensures corrections stay consistent and the whereabouts of assigned plans are easily tracked. Our organized recruiters manage all client requests and candidate pools to accomplish staffing requests quickly and efficiently. By keeping progress and deadlines transparent, our team is able to meet the City’s expectations while maintaining quality of work. VCA employees value customer service and have worked with seasoned contractors, first-time owner builders, and everyone in between.
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b. Other Major Services Offered
VCA has provided our clients with a wide range of services, and the City can rely on our competent and diverse skillset for current and future needs. These services include:
Additionally, we have brought a variety of experts and support staff to help achieve our clients’ goals.
Through VCA, the City will have access to our steady pipeline of as-needed personnel, facilitated by VCA’s professional Staffing Division. Available resources include:
Full Plan Review Electronic Plan Review Fire Plan Review Electrical Plan Review Mechanical Plan Review Plumbing Plan Review EXPEDITED Plan Review Building Inspection Seismic Retrofit Services Permit Processing (counter &
virtual)
Geotechnical: Drainage, Soils,
Stormwater Off Site Grading Inspection
CALGreen, Energy and Green
Building Codes OSHPD-3 & Liquefaction Full Building Department Services
Disaster Support Services Professional Training Customer Service Training Planning Services Code Expertise & Consulting CASp Services Public Works FA & FS Inspection Ordinance Assistance
Review for compliance with the CBC, CMC, CPC, CEC, and Energy Codes Registered Structural Engineers and Registered Civil
Engineers ICC Certified Plans Examiners
ICC Certified Building Officials ICC Certified Building Inspectors ICC Certified Permit Technicians State Certified CASp Experts Code Enforcement Officers Fire Plan Checkers & Inspectors AICP Planners CALGreen Experts & Title 24 Energy Experts Mechanical Engineers Site Design & Site Accessibility
Energy & Green Building Codes LEED-AP (BD+C
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c. Dedication and Commitment to Serving Public Sector
Working with City Staff and Constituents
With staff consisting of former local governmental professionals, such as, building officials and professionals from the private sector, VCA understands both sides of the counter, and our team will therefore have no issues working closely and collaboratively with the City and its associates. Fostering relationships with municipal staff is important to VCA, and we believe in aligning our processes with the City rather than imposing our own, resulting in strong rapport and a harmonious partnership. We are happy to make any adjustments to better serve the City. Additionally, our team will respond to any inquiries within 24 hours, and any urgent matters will be handled ASAP. Familiarity with City
VCA currently has city clients of similar size and density, and we hold a well-established presence in the building and safety industry throughout Southern California. We understand the City of Eastvale’s transition from a growing city to a built-out city and the infrastructure needs of both phases. Not only does VCA have extensive experience in residential and commercial projects, but we also are familiar with unique projects such as downtown development, civic facilities, and multi-family homes. Our skilled team of plan checkers, inspectors, permit technicians, code enforcement officers, and more are ready to serve the City and all stakeholders.
Core In-House Plan Check Team
To reduce inconsistencies and delays, our team of plans examiners and coordinators work out of VCA’s Orange, CA office. Any concerns regarding plan review are quickly resolved with our Client Services Manager overseeing assignment and movement of plans. By keeping a pulse on the plans, we are always ready to convey any pertinent information to the City. Plan review corrections are consistent, and the review process moves swiftly with our in-house professionals who are a resource to the City, applicants, and each other.
Dedicated In-House Recruiters
Unique in the industry, VCA hires recruiting professionals that know how to find the best fit team members efficiently and consistently. Our recruiting team is devoted to handling all staffing needs for the City, resulting in qualified contract staff at a quick turnaround. With our breadth of hiring resources, industry experience, and uniquely collaborative approach, VCA recruiters are able to prioritize compatibility and skills when presenting candidates to the City. We value open communication and will keep the City updated on progress. Staff Stability for the City
Employee turn-over is detrimental to both cities and consultants. VCA proudly provides benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families. We pay for medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan to assist with their retirement. We also pay for the same holidays that city employees get, as well as vacation and paid sick days. These benefits help promote a stable and secure workforce of contract employees who are dedicated and committed to the cities they serve. As an employer of 451
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choice, we are able to maintain a pipeline of on-call staff to fill positions quicker than most other consultants and cover for employees who take time off.
VCA’s Innovative Client-Direct Plan Review Service
Saving cities time, money, and labor, VCA developed the concept of Client-Direct Plan Check. One of the largest headaches for Building Departments is handling unrealistic expectations from demanding customers. As a leader in bringing thoughtful industry solutions to the government sphere, VCA Code’s President, Bob Heinrich, crafted this proprietary system to help cities:
• Eliminate complaints to City leadership, especially on politicized projects • Remove complaints related to turnaround times because the customer selects their timeframes • Relieve staff burden because the customer works directly with VCA • Avoid issues with fees because the applicant chooses their own fee amount • Retain higher percentage of the fee and allow additional resources for the City’s usage We are the only consultant with experience in the successful implementation of this service that benefits all parties involved. Our team is available to discuss this option in more detail. Electronic Resources
Experts in software programs and digital plan review, our team is skilled in government permitting programs such as Accela, eTrakit, Intergov and also PDF editing software such as Bluebeam and Adobe. Our knowledge allows us to be flexible and adaptable to any systems the City utilizes. The City can comfortably rely on VCA for any technological assistance as Bob Heinrich previously held the position of Director of Technology for ICBO/ICC with an understanding of technology across the United States. In the past, we assisted cities in the set-up and implementation of electronic plan review processes and helped municipal staff with training and best practices with software programs. Our relationship with software vendors gives cities options in technology without a large investment in time or finances. We are open to assisting the City in technological needs and migration. Code Resources
VCA continually updates an extensive library of all applicable and adopted building codes and reference standards; and modifies and upgrades review standards to reflect code changes and guarantees that plan reviews are in alignment with the current standards. Aside from a robust code library, VCA has a long-standing participation and technical involvement with the International Code Council (ICC), ICC Orange Empire Chapter, ICC Los Angeles Basin Chapter, CALBO, Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC), International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), and others. These resources and relationships can be utilized for research, thought leadership, and needed information to support VCA’s activities for the City.
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
With our experience, longstanding reputation, and dedication to our clients, VCA agrees to provide the professional services described in the RFP.
Building and Safety
• Provide building department support staff to include building official, building inspector, permit technicians, and plans examiners/engineers on an on-call basis. • Review all plans and supporting documents submitted for projects for which a building permit is requested.
• Prepare reports specifying corrections, if needed, and transmit to applicant. • Review projects and provide comments within timelines specified by the City. VCA’s turnaround times are listed below, but we will conform to the City’s standard times.
Type of Plan Review Working Days
i. Initial Check 10 days
ii. Recheck 5-7 days (depends on scope)
iii. Plan Change 10 days
iv. Single Family Dwellings 10 days
v. Apartments 10-20 days (depends on scope)
vi. Tenant Improvements 10 days
vii. Commercial/Industrial 10-20 days (depends on scope) • Process plan revisions and verify that corrections have been satisfactorily made in a timely manner.
• Answer public inquiries by telephone, mail, email, virtual meeting, conference call or in person at a public counter regarding plan reviews, application submittal requirements, etc. • Facilitation of special projects, including but not limited to drafting municipal/zoning code amendments, utilizing tools for data analysis and scenario planning, and providing architectural review.
Additionally, we are also able to provide as-needed support to Community Enhancement and Safety (Code Compliance) and on-call Fire Plan Review and Inspection services.
2. Company’s Financial Condition
a. Financial Health
VCA Code is a financially stable firm that has consistently met its financial obligations on time. There is no pending litigation, contract defaults, impending mergers, bankruptcies, or other conditions related to the financial health of the company. There are no planned office closures beyond the business’s regular work hours (Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM) and holidays (New Year’s Eve ½ day, New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Good Friday ½ day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve ½ day, Christmas Day).
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3. Company’s Experience Performing Similar Work
a. Examples of Previous Work
Serving 35+ agencies, VCA has established a reputation across Southern California in providing reliable and quality plan review, inspection, permitting, code enforcement, planning, and staff augmentation services.
Jurisdiction Services Provided Description of Projects
Arcadia
Ongoing since 2014
Plan Review & Building
Inspection
Hotels, SFD, MFD, room additions, remodels,
commercial and industrial properties
Corona
Ongoing since 2019
Plan Review, Inspection and
Permit Staffing
SFD, MFD, ADUs, room additions, remodels,
commercial/industrial, TI’s, pools, photovoltaic
Costa Mesa
Ongoing since 2017
Expedited Plan Review, Staffing
for Inspection and Permitting
SFD, MFD, mixed-use, commercial, TI’s, additions,
remodels, mall, inspections, pools, etc.
Garden Grove
Ongoing since 2021
Plan Review, Inspection,
Permit, Code Enforcement,
Staffing
SFD, MFD, ADUs, room additions, remodels,
commercial and industrial properties, TI’s, pools
Long Beach
Ongoing since 2018
Plan Review, Fire Plan Review,
Inspection, Permitting
SFD, MFD, mixed-use, commercial, TI’s, additions,
remodels, mall, inspections, pools, etc.
Moreno Valley
Ongoing since 2021
Plan Review, Staffing for
Building Inspection
SFD, MFD, ADU’s, commercial, industrial, room
additions, remodels
Newport Beach
Ongoing since 2010
Plan Review, Building
Inspection, Code Enforcement
SFD, MFD, Commercial, TI's, industrial, additions,
remodels, inspections, pools, high-rise structural
peer review, ADA, liquefaction & geotechnical
San Marino
Ongoing since 2015
Plan Review, Inspection,
Counter, Fire Review &
Inspection, CASp
SFD, MFD, ADU’s, commercial & industrial, room
additions, remodels, pools, library, City Hall
renovation
Perris
Ongoing since 2021
Plan Review, Staffing for
Counter Tech and Inspection
SFD, ADU’s, commercial, warehouses, TI’s,
remodels, wireless tower, restaurants,
photovoltaic
Yorba Linda
Ongoing since 2018
Plan Review, Inspection,
Admin, CASp Services
Public projects: New Library & Performing Arts
Center, SFD, MFD, Additions, Remodels, ADU’s,
TI’s, & Commercial
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Our plan check staff have demonstrated competence on a variety of projects to fulfill any plan review the City may need. Below are a few examples of technical plan review projects. More examples showcasing our team’s diverse range of skills can be found in Appendix B. 127 Pomona - 7-Story Mixed-Use
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Monrovia, CA
New Mixed-Use 7-Story, 200-Unit Building and
Parking Structure
Architectural, Fire/Life Safety, Accessibility,
Structural, MEP, Energy, CalGreen, Shoring
237K SF Structure, 155K SF Garage
$56M
4-Building Cannabis Cultivation Facility
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Adelanto, CA
Tenant Improvement 4-Building Cultivation and
Distribution Center
Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Energy, Drainage
8.7K SF, 16K SF, 12K SF, 12K SF
$2.75M
New Warehouse
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Perris, CA
New Industrial, Tilt-up, Non-refrigerated
Warehouse – 4 Bays, 2 Grade Level Docks, 15
High Docks. Includes Office Space.
Architectural, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical
and Plumbing
109K SF Warehouse, 5K SF Office
$7M
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b. Participation by Key Personnel
Bob Heinrich – President of VCA Code, Project Director/Manager As the former CEO/COO of the International Code Council and former Building Official of the City of Anaheim, Mr. Heinrich oversees client relations and projects for VCA Code. Our clients consider us as more than just a vendor, and instead as a partner with the City’s best interests in mind. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mr. Heinrich was instrumental in working with software companies to help city building departments regain functionality and continue servicing their communities. The City can rely on Bob to approach concerns and issues with creativity and find innovative solutions to challenging predicaments.
Rick Bergin – Director of Staffing, Project Manager
Mr. Bergin and his team work closely with clients to manage all staffing needs in an efficient and structured manner. Often working with tight deadlines, Mr. Bergin’s high success rate comes from understanding not only the City’s specific environment and needs but also our personnel and their individual circumstances. Even though VCA staff work within the city, Mr. Bergin and his team regularly manage and check up on employees during their assignment. Should any issues arise, Mr.
Bergin works with the City’s point-of-contact to resolve issues and provide alternatives that work for the City.
Samir Ghosn – Director of Plan Check
As the previous Building Official of the City of Newport Beach, Mr. Ghosn possesses extensive experience in managing a plan check department. He not only handles highly technical plan reviews, but Mr. Ghosn also oversees training for our plan check staff. With a strong emphasis on customer service, Mr. Ghosn and his plan check team will uphold strict quality standards and consistency while adjusting to the client’s and customers’ needs.
Yolanda Huerta – Plan Check Client Services Manager
With previous permit counter experience, Ms. Huerta oversees the movement of plans including distribution, receipt, and shipping. She is familiar with many permitting systems and has worked with cities in the past with adapting to their unique processes. Her industry experience and friendly work style allow Ms. Huerta and her team to create a positive experience for City staff and customers. Plan Check Division – To uphold quality plan check services, VCA implements the following formal processes:
1. Commitment to serving the City: VCA will meet with the Building Official and other designated City staff to address the following:
a. Understand City’s plan check procedures and requirements to be followed; b. Confirm applicable City codes, amendments, policies, and procedures; c. Discuss key concerns related to applicants;
d. Establish ongoing operating procedures between the City and VCA; e. Attend meetings with project representatives as-needed to address processes and questions
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2. Beginning with the end in mind: VCA employs a full-time Plan Check Client Services Manager, Ms. Yolanda Huerta, and coordination staff. A 25-year veteran Permit Technician, Ms. Huerta opens each set of plans to review for completeness. If portions are missing, she immediately notifies the City. Each plan is entered into our proprietary plan tracking system and assigned out to a plans examiner.
3. QC & QA: Our Director of Plan Check, Mr. Samir Ghosn, is well-known in the industry, and he conducts oversight to ensure corrections are accurate and complete. This control and quality assurance allows our team to deliver plans that are thoroughly reviewed, concise, and based on the most current codes and regulations.
4. Code Requirements: Our plan checkers will review each project to meet all requirements of the City’s ordinances and the California Code Regulations (CCR Title 24), including, but not limited to: structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire, CASp, grading and drainage, civil, sustainability (Energy and Green Building Codes), solar, geotechnical, seismic, flood zone, storm water, OSHPD-3, ADA, cannabis, and more.
5. Meeting Turnaround Times: With our proprietary tracking software and centralized personnel, the progress and whereabouts of plans are transparent resulting in efficient time management and in-house collaboration on technical topics. As additional customer service, VCA offers the options of Expedited Plan Review (typically ½ time) and Client-Direct Plan Review (client works directly with VCA and City keeps 100% of the fees).
6. Recheck Procedure: Plans returned for second and/or third reviews are typically given to the original plan reviewer. The benefits are threefold: 1) their familiarity with the project saves time and money in approving corrections, 2) this helps expedite the review process for applicants, and 3) conversations with applicants are more consistent. Staffing Division – VCA follows organized procedures when managing staff placement:
1. City Partnership: Our team conducts a formal needs assessment with City departments to gauge openings, requirements, timelines, culture, and other pertinent information to form a proper match between the candidate and City.
2. Managing Requests: VCA’s professional recruiters are highly experienced in attracting and selecting candidates and maintaining a pipeline of qualified contract staff by keeping consistent communication with past and potential candidates. We have access to a multitude of hiring resources and connections to sustain demand. Our staffing team meets weekly to go over requests and monitor progress to avoid delays and swiftly handle all requests.
3. Screening Candidates: VCA complies with all State and Federal employment laws. Our recruiting staff meet face-to-face or virtually to determine the best qualified and evaluate their knowledge. VCA also confirms certifications or licenses, and runs any background checks required, or coordinates with the City’s live scan process. VCA shall comply with any City requirements.
4. Notification of Changes: VCA will promptly notify the City of any changes in personnel prior to award of a contract between City and the VCA. Should any personnel be reassigned, VCA will present the resumes of highly qualified replacements for any function affected.
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IV. Project Staffing and Organization
VCA’s roots trace back to the code consulting firm founded by Dan VanDorpe, PE, CBO in 1979, nearly 43 years ago. VCA’s executive team, and many of our employees, are licensed structural and civil engineers and ICC certified professionals with extensive code knowledge and experience. We’ve developed a reputation for providing plan review and contract staffing while effectively articulating our knowledge of the codes to a wide range of applicants.
City of Eastvale
Bob Heinrich, CBO
Principal & President
(30+ yrs)
Project director/manager and
primary contact
Samir Ghosn, PE
Director of Plan Check
(30+ yrs)
Trains plan check staff, provides
quality assurance, performs
advanced review
Dan Kennedy, AIA
Sr. Plans Examiner,
CASp
(30+ years)
Plans Examiners
and Plan Check
Engineers
Yolanda Huerta
Plan Check Client Services
Manager
(25+ yrs)
Oversees plan check
coordination
Evelyn Navarro
Code Coordinator
Aniyah Almarez
Code Corodinator
Rick Bergin
Director of Staffing
(18+ years)
Project manager, manages
staffing team, recruiting, and
contract staff
Ryan Grigsby
Recruitment Manager
(15+ yrs)
Manages recruiting
functions and staff
Arielle Delgado
Staffing Coordinator
Field Personnel
Building Inspectors,
Permit Technicians,
Counter Staff, etc.
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
VCA is pleased to introduce our professional team ready to on-call plan check and inspection services.
The City will be in great hands with the Project Director and Primary Contact - Bob Heinrich, CBO, Principal/President and the Project Manager - Rick Bergin, Director of Staffing. Mr. Heinrich and Mr.
Bergin will manage all service requests to the City’s satisfaction.
Bob Heinrich, CBO
President & Principal (Primary Contact)
As the former Building Official of the City of
Anaheim and past CEO/COO of ICC and ICBO, Mr.
Heinrich brings over 30 years of extensive industry
and code knowledge. He brings a wealth of
successful management experience, efficiency
expertise, and resources for the City to utilize. Bob
manages a team of in-house plan checkers
organized to ensure accurate and complete plan
review using City adopted Codes and Ordinances.
ICC Certified Building
Official
Former CEO/COO of
ICC and ICBO
BS Civil Engineering
Rick Bergin
Director of Staffing (Key Contact)
With over 18 years of experience in recruiting,
placement, and staff development, Mr. Bergin
knows the ins and outs on how to find and manage
talent all within a budget. He has developed
strategic programs and initiatives and, in the past,
filled 120+ positions in one year. With a
collaborative approach, Mr. Bergin and the VCA
recruiting team will ensure the City’s staffing needs
are met.
Former Director of
Talent Acquisition
Former Business
Development &
Branch Manager
Former Director of
Recruitment
All outsourced plan review will be overseen and conducted at VCA’s Orange, CA office. Our regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. All contract staff assigned to work in the City will be available during the City’s operating hours. Our Staffing Division will work closely with the City to provide qualified candidates for approval. Should any individual(s) become unavailable, VCA maintains a steady pipeline of building inspectors, permit technicians, and more to promptly provide options to the City. The following table summarizes relevant certifications, education, and experience of our highly competent personnel.
Name Classification/Title Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications Yrs Exp.
Samir Ghosn, PE
Director of Plan
Check Services / Sr.
Plan Check Engineer
• Former CBO of Newport Beach
• ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner,
Residential Fire Sprinkler Inspector/Plans
Examiner - 8137310
• MS Civil Engineering, CSU Long Beach
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Name Classification/Title Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications Yrs Exp.
Daniel Kennedy,
AIA
Sr. Plans Examiner /
Architect / CASp /
Inspector
• Licensed CA Architect #C25762
• California Accessibility Specialist DSA/AC
#CASp-198
• Safety Assessment Program #SAP50982
• ICC Certified Building Official, Building Plans
Exam., Building Inspector - 843040
30 Robert Salgado
Sr. Fire Plans
Examiner / Fire &
Building Inspector
• ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector
I & II, Fire Marshall, Fire Code Specialist,
Building Inspector - 1097292
• Fire Safety Engineering Certificate
30 Gary Hawken, CBO
Plans Examiner /
Combination
Inspector
• ICBO/BOCA Certified Building Official
• ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner,
Inspector, ICC/AACE Code Enforcement
Administrator+ - 262840
30 Jonathan Gulliver,
AIA
Plans Examiner /
Architect
• AIA Licensed Architect C-20658
• NCARB Certification 48958
• LEED AP Accredited
• BA Architecture, Cal Poly Pomona
25 Nasrin Sesar
Plans Examiner,
CalGreen Plans
Examiner
• ICC Building Plans Examiner, CalGreen
Inspector/Plans Examiner - 8261522 30
Shawn Dalipe Plans Examiner
• ICC Building Plans Examiner 8959728
• E.I.T. 15-498-61
• BS Civil Engineering, UC Irvine
7 Jack Kuwitzky
Plans Examiner,
Building Inspector,
Disaster Assistance
• ICC Building Plans Examiner, Commercial
Building Inspector - 8196504
• CA DSW Coordinator - 81965402
• Historical building inspection
10 Steven Hartmeyer Combination Building
Inspector
• ICC Combination Residential Building Inspector
(B1, M1, E1, P1)
• Plan review for residential, commercial, solar
PV, and EV charging stations
• Lead Inspector for commercial, residential,
institutional construction projects
20 Rob Leatherman Building Inspector • ICC Building Inspector, Commercial Inspector, Mechanical Inspector, Residential Inspector 18
David Hammers Building Inspector • ICC Residential and Commercial Inspector • Loyola Marymount University 8
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Name Classification/Title Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications Yrs Exp.
Kathy
Mahboubian Permit Technician • ICC Certified Permit Technician 8004785 12 Donna Ducharm-
Greek Permit Technician • ICC Certified Permit Technician 8750096 7 Wendy Menendez Permit Technician • ICC Certified Permit Technician 8061103 • ICC Plans Examiner – In Progress 7
Brett Kaufmann,
SE
High-Rise Structural
Plans Examiner
• Registered Structural Engineer S-3939
• Registered Civil Engineer C-46685
• MS Structural Engineering, UCLA
25 Peter Le, SE Structural Plans
Examiner
• Registered Structural Engineer S-4726
• Registered Civil Engineer C-60684
• BS Civil Engineering, UC Irvine
28 Ramon Rubio, SE Structural Plans
Examiner
• Registered Structural Engineer S-6480
• Registered Civil Engineer C-80580
• MS Earthquake/Structural Engineering, UCLA
12 Moe Fakish, LEED
AP
CalGreen, Energy,
Sustainability
Services
• LEED Homes Quality Assurance Designee
(QAD),Green Rater
• LEED AP 0+M (Operations & Maintenance)
• Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP)
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),
National Green Building Standard (NGBS)
Reviewer
20 Glen Folland, LEED
AP
CalGreen, Energy,
Sustainability
Services
• LEED BD+C (USGBC, 10064994-AP-BD+C)
• LEED Green Rater (USGBC, 10064994-GR)
• CEA Residential (CABEC, R16-15-20114)
• CEA Non-Residential (CABEC, NR16-16-20042)
• HERS Rater (CalCerts, CC2006256)
15 Kontay Sexton, PE Mechanical / Energy
Engineering Services
• Registered Mechanical Engineer M-38690
• MBA Renewable Energy Focus, BHT Berlin
• MS Mechanical Engineering, UMD College Park
20 Resumes for staff can be found in Appendix A.
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V. Cost Proposal
VCA Code proposes the following competitive fee structure for outsourced plan review and contract staffing. By partnering with VCA, the City will benefit from:
➢ Consistent quality because VCA works as an extension of your city’s staff ➢ Expertise in electronic plan check and various permitting software ➢ No charge for pick-up/drop-off of plans
➢ Proposed rate structure allows flexibility depending on City’s needs ➢ Reliability in working with an established consultant lead by former municipal officials/staff Outsourced Plan Check
Compensation for outsourced plan review will be based on experience and discussions with the City as requested. VCA’s fee structure includes both direct and indirect costs associated with all plan review services.
Service/Function (DOE) Hourly Rate* (OT=1.5x)
Plans Examiner $110.00 to $125.00
Engineering Plans Examiner $125.00 to $140.00
Structural Engineer, Fire Plans Examiner (or other
Specialist)
$140.00 to $155.00
*Note: VCA may charge a minimum of two (2) hours for plan review work or meetings.
VCA also offers the option of percentage-based fixed fee for offsite plan check work. For a percent of the plan check fee, VCA includes three (3) plan checks with reviews beyond the third check billed hourly. We are happy to discuss this option contingent on the City’s established fee schedule.
Contract Staffing
Compensation will be based on experience and an agreement between the City and VCA. The following table (continues on next page) represents the hourly rates for staff placed through VCA Code:
Service/Function (DOE) Hourly Rate (OT=1.5x)
Principal-in-Charge $175.00 to $195.00
Senior Project Manager $160.00 to $180.00
Project Manager $145.00 to $165.00
Building Official $140.00 to $175.00
Plans Examiner $105.00 to $125.00
Engineering Plans Examiner $115.00 to $145.00
Building Inspector $80.00 to $85.00
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Service/Function (DOE) Hourly Rate (OT=1.5x)
Sr. Building Inspector / Combination Inspector $85.00 to $100.00 Code Enforcement Officer $75.00 to $85.00
Code Enforcement Supervisor $95.00 to $105.00
Permit Technician $65.00 to $75.00
Senior Permit Technician $70.00 to $80.00
Supervisor for Permit Tech / Counter Services $95.00 to $115.00 Administrative Personnel $55.00 to $65.00
Fire Services (Inspection & Plan Review) $145.00 to $155.00 CalGreen Inspector / Manager Services $105.00 / $135.00 City Planner / Planning Manager $175.00 to $195.00
Senior Planner / Principal Planner $145.00 to $165.00
Zoning Administrator $125.00 to $145.00
Associate Planner $105.00 to $135.00
Assistant Planner / Counter Services $90.00 to $105.00
Planning Technician / Assistant $70.00 to $85.00
CASp Services (Inspection & Plan Review) $145.00 to $155.00 Notes:
• VCA charges the current IRS Mileage Rates for traveling to and from job sites. • Rates may be adjusted annually based on CPI when agreed upon by the City. • VCA is flexible and open to discussing these rates with the City.
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VI. Client References
Reference Contact Services Provided
City of Arcadia
Kenneth Fields, CBO
240 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91066
(626) 447-9173
[email protected]
Building Plan Review, Staffing
Services, Building Inspection
(Providing services since 2014)
City of Corona
Chris Milosevic, BO
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-2254
[email protected]
Plan Review, Staffing Services for
Building Inspection and Permitting
(Providing services since 2018)
City of Yorba Linda
Jim Sowers, CBO
4845 Casa Loma Ave.
Yorba Linda, CA 92885
(714) 961-7125
[email protected]
Plan Review & Building Inspection
As-Needed Staffing & CASp
(Providing services since 2018)
City of Costa Mesa
Ziad Doudar, BO
77 Fair Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 754-5604
[email protected]
Expedited Plan Review, Staffing for
Building Inspection, Permitting
(Providing services since 2017)
City of Long Beach
David Khorram, BO
411 W. Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-7713
[email protected]
Plan Review,
Staffing for Inspection & Permitting
(Providing services since 2018)
City of San Marino
Isidro Figueroa, CDD
2200 Huntington Dr.
San Marino, CA 91108
(626) 300-0710
[email protected]
Offsite and Counter Plan Check
Fire Inspection Services
Staffing and Inspection Services
(Providing services since 2015)
City of West Hollywood
Ben Galan, BO
8300 Santa Monica Blvd., 2nd Fl
West Hollywood, CA 90069-4314
(323) 848-6475
[email protected]
Plan Review, Counter Plan Check and
Staffing Services, CASp
(Providing services since 2014)
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Appendix A: Resumes
Bob Heinrich | President/Principal/Building Official/Project Director Years of Experience: 30+
Experience
VCA Code | President/CBO – 2019 to present
• Responsible for the successful management and operations of VCA’s plan review services. Hire, mentor, guide and provide technical oversight for a diverse team of plan checkers. • Ensures building code evaluation and plan checking services for various municipal building departments within Southern California.
HR Green | Western Regional Business Partner
City of Anaheim | Building Official - 5 years
• Filling the role of full time Building Official and Division manager at the City of Anaheim. Brought leadership and new direction to the Building Division and staff. Greatly increased morale and customer focus in the Division.
• Proposed and achieved community and industry support for a customer service enhancement to staffing (employee and consulting) through an increase in fees. Written support from the Building Industry Association and builder members that allowed for increased levels of customer service embraced by the Anaheim Building Division clients and stakeholders. Also reduced plan review costs within one fiscal year by over $100,000 while maintaining over 90% percent achievement of turnaround goals
ICC/ICBO | CEO/COO
• Created a $55+million company with over 365 staff and over 55,000 members through market and product growth and by merging three competing organizations with seven subsidiaries into a single entity and into the nation’s largest organization.
• Developed plans to set up the company for most effective and successful merge into ICC. • Concurrently (Jan.2002) held position of Chief Operations Officer for International Code Council and was lead in managing the consolidation process.
Relevant Project Experience
• Former Building Official for City of Anaheim
• Held the positions of Chairman of the Board of the ICC Evaluation Services, Inc. and the ICC Foundation.
• Former CEO of International Code Council (ICC & ICBO) • Various positions with International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) • Directly responsible for the adoption of applicable building codes • Practice Lead for the West operations for the Governmental Services Business Line
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Science, California State University Civil Engineering • P.E. (not active)
• ICC Certified Building Official - 8226143
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Rick Bergin | Director of Staffing/Project Director
Years of Experience: 18+
Experience
VCA Code | Director of Staffing
Manages VCA Code Staffing Solutions. Recruits, places, and manages contract personnel working for multiple jurisdictions and for various functions including:
• ICC Certified Building Inspectors
• ICC Certified Permit Technicians
• ICC Certified Plan Checkers
• Code Enforcement Officers
• AICP Planners
• ICC Certified Building Officials
• Public Works Engineers
• City Engineers
Proven skills in talent acquisition, staff development, and contract staff management. Effective in building strong relationships by listening and delivering results. Historic track record of success by utilizing a collaborative approach to ensure visions are met and organizations are equipped with the necessary talent to meet objectives. Maintains a steady pipeline of professionals for timely placement with municipalities.
Relevant Project Experience
• Started a Planning and Design department for a construction company which required 15+ new team members. Staff needs included utility Planners, Drafting Designers, Planning Designers and all levels. Partnered with local colleges for the junior level positions and created a strategy which included direct sourcing, networking with current employees and associations, and advertising.
Positions were filled in a short period of time.
• Implemented a proactive and innovative Talent Acquisition program • Managed recruitment process, accomplishing high volume goals • Reconfigured underutilized applicant tracking system
• Developed strategic approaches to recruiting, increasing rates of acquisiton and retention Expertise
• Department Management
• Recruiting Process Development
• Behavioral Interview Design
• Domestic and International Recruiting
• Superior Execution within Budget
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Samir Ghosn, P.E. | Director of Plan Check/Chief Building Official/ Sr. Plan Check Engineer
Years of Experience: 30+
Experience
VCA Code | Director of Plan Check
• Supervises plan check corrections, verifying accuracy for approval. • Identifies opportunities for education and training of staff on code compliance. • Expert in commercial, industrial, residential, multifamily, hotels, assembly buildings, site structures, shoring, signs, communication towers, solar permitting, and pools.
City of Newport Beach | Deputy CDD/Chief BO – 5 years
• Responsible for the Building Division Operation and Code Enforcement team. • Managed the operation of the public counter ensuring excellent customer service. Set goals to maintain 80% plan review and 100% of daily inspections. • Performed in house training for building inspectors, interns, and plan check engineers improving their knowledge and understanding, achieving consistency.
City of Newport Beach | Principal Civil Engineer/Plan Check Supervisor - 6 years • Supervised a team of engineers and counter plan review. Seeing a construction activity of over $860 million dollars in construction valuation.
• Managed and trained plan check team in technical issues relating to code compliance, structural engineering, and review of geotechnical reports.
• Met with members of the public to facilitate code compliance by providing guidance on matters related to accessibility, energy, fire rated assemblies & safety, code compliance, structural design and related municipal code regulations.
Relevant Project Experience
• Former Building Official for City of Newport Beach
• Managed the FEMA study for the Flood Insurance Rate Map removing several properties from the FEMA preliminary flood mapping utilizing scientific studies. • Organized educational seminars to educate the public, contractors, design professionals and city staff on accessibility, structural design, proprietary structural systems, fire assemblies, seismic zone’s foundation, and Title 24energy.
Education & Certifications
• Master of Science, California State University of Long Beach, Civil Engineering • Bachelor of Science, California State University of Northridge, Civil Engineering • Certificate Program in Leadership Development, California State University of Fullerton • ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Residential Fire Sprinkler Inspector/Plans Examiner - 8137310
• Registered Civil Engineer in California, Nevada, and Colorado - 42152
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Daniel Kennedy, A.I.A. | Senior Plans Examiner/CBO/Architect/CASp Years of Experience: 30+
Experience
VCA Code | Senior Plans Examiner
• Review plans for compliance with California Sate: Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy and accessibility codes.
• Answer questions from engineers, architects, contractors, property owners and developers regarding code requirements and provide code interpretation. • Expert in architectural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical energy, CalGreen, and structural review.
City of Newport Beach | Principal Civil Engineer – 13 years • Acted in the capacity of Building Official during the Deputy Community Development Director/Chief Building Official’s absence.
• Provided direct supervision to staff assigned to plan check and permit processing services. mentored, and evaluated employees work to correct deficiencies. • Issued skilled engineering knowledge for residential, multi-unit, commercial and industrial buildings plan checks, ensuring compliance the California Building Code. • Performed field inspections with special structural issues, unusual construction techniques, or new construction materials and provided technical information to Building Inspectors. • Reviewed requests for modifications and appeals to the Building Code. Assisted in recommending/drafting building regulation changes.
City of Yorba Linda | Acting Building Official - 2 years • Supervised Plan Check Consultants and in-house Plan checkers, two Permit Technicians, a Senior Office Assistant, and a Clerk Typist II.
• Created consistency with staff, public information, plan check and inspection. • Wrote and coordinated city code adoptions and ordinances.
Professional Affilitations
• Past President of the International Code Council- Orange Empire Chapter 2015
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Architecture, California State Polytechnic University • Associate of Science, Fullerton College, Engineering
• Associate of Art, Fullerton College, Architecture
• Licensed Architect in the State of California, #C25762 • Certified California Accessibility Specialist program DSA/AC #CASp-198 • Safety Assessment Program CA Office Emergency Service #SAP50982 • ICC Certified Building Official, Building Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Combination Single Family Inspector - 843040
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Robert Salgado, FPE | Fire Plans Examiner / Inspector
Years of Experience: 30+
Experience
VCA Code
• Verifies the design, construction, and layout of fire protection systems: Underground water supply mains and hydrant distribution systems, fire sprinkler systems, standpipes, fire pumps for multi- story buildings, fire alarm and detection systems, smoke control systems, commercial cooking suppression systems, and special hazard systems (FM-200) • Applies knowledge of building construction, engineering principles, design methodologies, and fire protection equipment and systems to determine compliance with the applicable State Building and Fire codes – Title 24, CCR, State Fire Marshal Regulations – Title 19, and National Standards, and local Ordinances
• Reviews drawings and issues approvals for the construction of new buildings, alterations, modernizations, renovations, and tenant improvements, including changes to the design and installation of fire protection systems and equipment
• Conducts inspections and reviews construction plans to ensure compliance with International Building and Fire Codes, with California Amendments - Title 24, CCR, and NFPA Standards • Liaise with local building and fire authorities to determine design approval and project specific requirements, in accordance with performance-based design criteria • Prepares written reports and drafts fire strategies to achieve fire safety goals and to ensure compliance with the provisions of ADB and performance-based engineering principles.
Relevant Project Experience
• Fire/Life Safety Technician – College Instructor for WBFAA UATC Statewide Fire Alarm Apprenticeship Training Program, San Diego, CA
• Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing – Instructor for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) State approved Fire/Life Safety and Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program, Anaheim and Poway, CA • Fire Alarm Inspection and Testing – Instructor for the Division of the State Architect (DSA), Statewide Public Schools Building Inspector program
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Science, Columbia Southern University, Fire Science • Fire Inspection Academy, Crafton Hills College
• Fire Safety Engineering Certificate, University of Greenwich • ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector I & II, Building Inspector
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Gary Hawken | CBO/Plans Examiner/Building Inspector
Years of Experience: 30+
VCA Code | Building Official/Plans Examiner/Building Inspector for multiple cities:
• Plan checking structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and accessibility aspects of residential and commercial construction projects to ensure compliance with California codes • Obtain ISO (Insurance Service Office) ratings of 2 for 18+ California cities and secure an ISO rating • Responsible for the contract on all public works, building and safety code enforcement, and water quality throughout the city
• Train and manage a team of 2 building inspectors, 2 permit technicians, 1 code enforcement person, 2 public works inspectors and 2 water quality engineers • Review all building plans and issue permits as appropriate • Supervise structural and MEP inspections of buildings’ mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems • Inspect the accessibility of any buildings under construction • Ensure all construction complies with California codes • Investigate any complaints of code violation
• Advise contractors, property owners, architects, designers, engineers, and members of the general public on the proper use of materials and building methods to comply with CA code • Organize enforcement activities with other agencies; assist with processing abatement orders • Implement new building and safety procedures for concrete strength and transitioned from the required Class C roof to Class A fire rated roofing material • Perform plan check and inspection services to ensure all plans and construction met codes.
Incorporated a thorough, working knowledge of all phases of the permit/inspection process, including counter interface, permit issuance processing, and building inspection • Incorporate highly developed troubleshooting expertise, with the ability to identify root causes of problems and recommend effective methods of correction
• Utilize strong communications to build and maintain superior relationships with contractors, developers, engineers, architects and homeowners
• Possess strong leadership attributes and staff training abilities which produce a positive and cohesive department with great customer service
Education & Certifications
• ICBO/BOCA Certified Building Official
• ICC Certified Building Code Official
• ICC/AACE Code Enforcement Administrator
• CA Building Plans Examiner
• CA Combination Inspector
• CA Commercial Building Inspector, and MEP Inspection certifications • CA Residential Building Inspector, and MEP Inspection certifications • Cal OES Certified Coordinator, Cal OES Safety Assessment Inspector • ATC-20 Certified, Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED with the American Heart Association • Code Enforcement PC 832 Powers of Arrest/Citation, Combination Inspector • Federal Communications - Licensed as an amateur radio operator, used in disasters for communications
• FEMA Emergency Management Studies
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Jonathan Gulliver | Plans Examiner
Years of Experience: 25+
Experience
VCA Code | Plans Examiner – Multiple Cities
• MFD Five-Story Mixed Use Building
• New Single Family Dwelling
• Commercial Building
• Four-Unit Apartment with sub-garage
• New Single Family Dwelling (steel studs)
• 25 years of experience in the architectural field, has worked on a number projects i.e. commercial, residential, schools and medical centers
• Architectural services included large scale retail centers, domestic and abroad, with features such as open promenade malls, courtyards, restaurants, theaters, offices and support spaces ranging from 300,000 to 500,000 square feet in gross building area • Directed and coordinated A/E project teams from design development through construction in the USA, as well as Qatar, Saudi Arabia and India.
• Construction and Design Management – Excellent PM/Architect experience • Design and Production – Senior Project Architect of Retail, Restaurant, Theme Park, Commercial, Institutional, High Security, Industrial and Residential projects; • Effective liaison between owner/contractor and consultants; Coordination of consultants.
Coordinator of Planning/Building Department issues for code compliance • Design - Design development coordination of Schools, Restaurants, Theme Parks, Commercial, Institutional, High Security, Industrial, Multi-family and Detached Residential projects
Notable Projects
• Premium Outlets - Simon, Salem Springs Retail
• Center, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
• Premium Outlets - Simon, Clarksburg Retail Center, Montgomery County, Maryland, USA • Premium Outlets - Simon, Phoenix Premium Outlets, Phoenix, Arizona, USA • Alberta Development Partners, Simi Valley Town Center, Simi Valley CA, USA • Nanjing East Outlets, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, Cal Poly Pomona
• CA Licensed Architect #C-20658
• NCARB Certification (48958)
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RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Nasrin Sesar | Plan Check Engineer
Years of Experience: 30+
Experience
VCA Code | Building Plans Examiner
• ICC Certified 2012 IBC code Plan Examiner, Compliance review skills, Recent working knowledge of IBC, IRC, UMC, UPC, NEC, CBC, ACI, Fire Code , and ADA accessibility • OSHPD experience and OSHA certified
• Project design and management skills, PMP Certified, Experienced project/program manager • Skilled planner/designer
• Estimation experience
• Certified Construction Inspection Professional
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt process improvement professional • Design to build projects
• Construction experience
• 10+ years of experience in concrete and metal structures, up to date California Code, Green Building
• Experienced in preparing working drawings and submittal process • Excellent communicator, multilingual
• Successful GIS project plan and analysis expertise
• Registered architect experience for 10+ year
• Microsoft office and Advanced Excel
• Microsoft Project expertise, Enterprise server version live with scheduling experienced
Education & Certifications
• Master’s Degree, Architecture,1993 IUST, University of Science & Technology • Master’s Degree, Urban Planning, 2001 UT, University of Tehran, 2001 • PMP, PMO establishment courses 2013
• Construction Inspection Certification, 2016
• Urban Management Certification
• Associate Degree, Mathematics
Skills and Attributes:
• Counter services for multiple cities
• Excellent code knowledge
• LEED knowledge
• Detail oriented, Problem solver with an analytical mind
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Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Shawn Dalipe, E.I.T. | Plans Examiner
Years of Experience: 7 years
Experience
VCA Code | Building Plans Examiner – Multiple Cities
• Plan check residential and commercial plans for code compliance in addition to municipal requirements
• Provide over the counter plan check services for multiple cities. • Conduct electronic plan review for the County of Los Angeles, Arcadia, Corona and West Hollywood
• Coordinated meetings with designers, engineers, contractors and municipal district staff as a consultant in the plan review process and provide plan review with varying municipalities including: Dana Point, Corona, Arroyo Grande, Yorba Linda, Arcadia, Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, Laguna Beach, Buena Park and Manhattan Beach.
LJP Construction Services – Project Engineer
• Assisted with on-site waterproofing observations and consultation provided waterproofing and acoustic recommendations on plans, details, and specifications for clients’ projects. All plan reviews strive for LJP Construction Services waterproofing and acoustic standards or better.
• Completed over 70 client projects including single-family detached, multi-family attached, and Type I waterproofing and acoustic plan reviews, existing conditions documentations, RFIs, and submittals.
• Assisted Project Manager with managing the distribution and completion of over 150 projects to the Pre-Construction Team.
• Communicated with clients to ensure that all team members had the necessary documents and information to complete their projects.
• Created and managed spreadsheets that provide information regarding all current and completed projects, employee efficiency, and project budgets, schedule, and distribution. • Created and managed the current Standard Operating Procedures Manual for the Pre- Construction Team
Education & Certifications
• University of California Irvine – B.S. in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering
• ICC Certified Building Plans Examiner
• State of California Certified EIT
• FE Civil License
• OSHA 10 Certified
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Jack Kuwitzky | Combination Building Inspector & Plans Examiner Years of Experience: 10 years
Experience
VCA Code | Combination Building Inspector – Multiple Cities • Perform inspections for buildings, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, concrete, framing, roofing, and structural steel inspections.
• Structures included new and tenant improvements on Type I, and IIB Commercial, and Residential Multi-Family construction, and Type V Single Family. • Pre-grade through Final for: New dwellings, remodels, additions, upgrades and repairs of residential properties.
• Point of contact for complaint’s and diagnosing communication issues at the public counter and jobsite.
• Part-time plan review at city counters
• Plan Review of residential additions, remodels and solar installation. • MEP reviews
• Commercial and Residential Inspections, including reviewing plans, for various types of structures.
• Plan Check of Solar installation and residential remodels – primarily single story. • Perform all related combination inspections on residential construction. • Perform all related inspections on Types I, IIB and steel structures on new commercial construction including tenant improvements.
Education & Certifications
• ICC Residential Inspector
• ICC Combination Dwelling Inspector
• ICC Plans Examiner
• Certificates of Achievement:
• Combination Building Inspector: TI’s, patrician walls, sprinklers, & ADA • Combination Residential Inspector
• Code Professional
• Permit Technician
Skills and Attributes:
• Great with applicants - friendly and outgoing
• Handles conflict very well
• Excellent code knowledge
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Steven Hartmeyer | Combination Building Inspector
Years of Experience: 20+
Experience
VCA Code | Combination Building Inspector –
Multiple Cities
• Combination Building Inspector: Approximately 50% Commercial, 50% Residential. • Plan Review for Residential & Commercial Solar PV, and EV Charging Stations. • Lead Inspector for Civic Center Parking Structure, Saddleback Church, Planet Fitness, Restaurants, Commercial TI’s, and multiple Tract Homes. • Responsible for Permitted Construction from Issuance, through Final Inspections & Occupancy. • Coordination with other departments: Planning, Engineering, Code Enforcement, as well as outside agencies (OCFA, SDG&E, etc.).
Inspector | University of California, Davis—Davis, CA
• Lead Inspector of more than $50 million dollars of successful construction projects— commercial, institutional, residential.
• Managed plan check/review, bidding, submittal process, inspections, materials sampling & testing.
• Managed communication with professionals, supervisors, tradespeople & regulatory agencies Education & Certifications
• California Combination Residential Building Inspector (B1,M1,E1,P1) • International Code Council Combination Residential Building Inspector (B1,M1,E1,P1) • University of California, at both Berkeley & Davis, CA
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Robert Leatherman | Building Inspector
Years of Experience: 18+
Experience
VCA Code | Building Inspector – Multiple Cities
▪ Inspect large commercial projects
▪ Structures include: Mixed-use, multi-family, multi-story, podiums and wraps, commercial, industrial, TI’s
▪ Perform inspections of building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing codes ▪ Assist property owners and contractors on the use of materials and building methods to comply with building codes
▪ Investigate complaints and violations of codes and ordinances for residential and commercial properties
▪ Prepare reports and maintained records, processes and issued permits and minor plan checking ▪ Knowledge of blue prints and plan layouts
▪ Proficient in dealing with the public, contractors and paperwork ▪ Self-motivated and willing to accept new obligations and responsibilities ▪ Well organized; able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously ▪ Maintain positive and professional relationships with the government officials, public, contractors, and coworkers
▪ Proven verbal and written communication abilities
▪ Quick to learn new methods, terminology and processes
Education & Certifications
▪ ICC Certified Building Inspector
▪ ICC Certified Commercial Mechanical inspector
▪ ICC Certified Mechanical Inspector
▪ ICC Certified Residential building inspector
▪ ICC Certified Residential Mechanical Inspector
▪ Certified in safety assessment program from state of California Governor’s office ▪ ICC Certified Commercial Building Inspector
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
David Hammers | Building Inspector
Years of Experience: 8+
Experience
VCA Code | Commercial Building Inspector – Multiple Cities • Perform inspection of new and existing residential structures throughout the city in all phases of construction, alteration and repair to insure compliance with municipal and state codes. • Analyze and resolve work problems between contractors and vendors. • Utilize City building databases to manage daily inspections. • Review plans to enforce code and setbacks, write correction notices and stop work orders. • Collect and qualify engineering structural reports, geological memos, and other 3rd party inspection documents.
• Prepare close-out documents for permit completion.
Psomas Engineering | Public Works Inspector
• Water reclamation project that draws water from the California Aqueduct • Surface Safety inspection services for the subway extension project from La Brea to Century City
Consultant | West Hollywood, Los Angeles, Santa Ana
• Construction Manager for 30 space parking lot
• Mixed-use multi-family residential and retail construction, documents examiner/inspector, identified owner exposures, documented progress and produced daily report • Mixed-use renovation, construction project support including owner representation and on-site project documentation of activities and spending, documents examiner • Mixed-use residential and retail construction, site inspector for owners, tracked spending and scheduling, identified owner exposures, documented progress and produced daily reports
Education & Certifications
• ICC Residential Inspector
• ICC Commercial Inspector
• Loyola Marymount University – Bachelor of Arts
Government Software Experience
• EnerGov Parcel and Inspection management software
• Microsoft Office Outlook 365 Suite, Word, Excel, Task Planner, and Power Point • MS Project, ProCore, BlueBeam, Raken, HomeGauge Inspection Software
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Kathy Mahboubian | Permit Technician
Years of Experience: 10+
Experience
VCA Code | Permit Technician – Multiple Cities
• Process plans and applications for building/grading permits coordinate with departments for plan approval.
• Calculated permit fees, issue building permits respond to customer inquiries both in person and by phone regarding permits, plan checks, tracking projects and inspection issues. • Run monthly reports, schedule inspections, provide information and services to citizens regarding City regulations and history of the properties. • Plan requirements and permit fees, verify worker’s compensation insurance, plan retrieval and duplication on disc utilizing computer
• Process variety of forms, answer phone calls, addresses assignments, process expired permits, prepare files and plans for scanning.
• Assisted in processing plans and applications for building plumbing and mechanical permits utilizing computer.
• Scheduled inspections, provided information and services to citizens regarding regulations, plan requirements, permits and development fees.
Education & Certifications
▪ ICC Certified Permit Technician
▪ Knowledgeable of Code regulations and standards
▪ Possesses a steady commitment to customer service, with the talent to build productive relationships, resolve complex issues and win customer loyalty
▪ Extensive experience working with the public and at a counter
▪ Strong ability to work independently and/or with a team
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Donna Ducharm-Greek| Permit Technician
Years of Experience: 7
Experience
VCA Code | Permit Technician – Multiple Cities
• Provide lead primary administrative, operational and staff support for the Building Division development services counter; independently performs a wide variety of specialized office management, administrative and fiscal support assignments. • Assist the public at the front counter; respond to questions on policies and procedures; provide information on the permit process.
• Calculate and estimate fees for permits; collect fees for various applications; issue receipts for fees collected.
• Receive and review completed applications; ensure information is accurate, complete, and in compliance with regulations; advise public on simple plan check corrections. • Route plans to appropriate staff; label and log information; set up files; track and monitor plan status; notify contractors, owners, developers, and engineers of plan status; issue permits. • Investigate problems and conflicts arising from permit processing activities; recommends practical solutions and implements as approved by management; analyzes, recommends and implements changes as appropriate.
• Conduct simple review of plan check submittals; ensure compliance with minimum submittal requirements; recommend modifications of submittal requirements as necessary to improve service to the public.
• Develop and maintain records and reporting systems related to development/building permit processes.
• Interpret provisions of City codes and permit requirements for developers, contractors, architects, engineers and the general public;
• Assist with administration of the permit tracking system; analyzes and recommends system improvements; develops and/or revises permit related documents. • Assist with public record keeping and report preparation; receive and answer phone calls to the front counter operations.
• Prepare a variety of correspondence, reports and related material in support of assigned functions.
Education & Certifications
▪ Administrative/Office Management
▪ Outstanding Customer Service Skills
▪ ICC Permit Technician – Issued ‘19
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RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Wendy Menendez | Permit Technician
Years of Experience: 7
Experience
Contract Permit Technician | Various Cities
▪ Preliminary review of plans, blueprints, permit applications for building construction to ensure conformance with codes, ordinances and regulations. Referred plans to Building Inspectors or plan checking personnel as needed
▪ Issued routine permits for building construction work and verified completion of documentation to balance accounts for funds collected
▪ Assisted in processing construction plans for commercial, industrial and residential projects, calculates fees, reviewed plans for the purposes of establishing valuation and computing plan check and various other fees
▪ Verified current contractor’s licenses and workers’ compensation insurance ▪ Worked cooperatively with property owners, contractors, architects and others to resolve questions regarding plan check, construction inspection, permit fees, and permit issuance within the scope of counter assignments
▪ Answered code related questions for building construction, remodeling and repairs ▪ Provided preliminary review of plans and specifications, reviewed and processed applications, issue permits, and calculate fees
▪ Prepares correspondence, reports, memoranda, labels, contracts, proposals, notices, technical/legal documents, statistical forms, budgets and charts ▪ Answers telephones, checks messages and monitors the handheld radio ▪ Performed complex tasks and duties assignments
▪ Generated monthly and quarterly reports pertaining to permit issuance ▪ Permit coordinator for large projects to include Del Amo Mall, maintained database for the computer permit tracking system, record imaging system, and division operational reports
Education & Certifications
• University of Phoenix, Master’s Degree in Business Administration • University of Phoenix, Bachelor’s Degree in Business
• ICC Permit Technician
• ICC Plans Examiner (In-Process)
Strengths
• Knowledgeable of Code regulations and standards
• Assisted with the enforcement of administrative provisions of the California Building Code and various federal, state and municipal codes
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Extensive involvement working with the public and at a counter
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Appendix B: Additional Project Samples
VCA provides plan check services for dozens of jurisdictions in the Southern California area. VCA’s full range of plan review is diverse and consists of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire-life protection, green, T24 Energy, ADA accessibility, civil, geotechnical, seismic, stormwater, soils, cannabis, liquefaction, LEED, and more. A few examples include:
Huntington Plaza - 5-Story Mixed-Use
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Arcadia, CA
Mixed-Use Building 5-Story: 1st Floor Commercial
10,828 SF and Parking, 2nd -5th Floors Residential
(39) Units 52,824 SF
Architectural, Structural, Accessibility and
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
78K SF
$10.8M
Exterior Site Improvement for New Building
Location:
Project Description:
Services Provided:
Size:
Valuation:
Costa Mesa, CA
Exterior Site Improvements and Grading for New
Building includes Site Utilities, Surface Parking,
Hardscape and Landscape
Full plan check - Architectural, Structural,
Accessibility and Electrical, Mechanical and
Plumbing
181K SF
$3M
New Hilton Hotel
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Oceanside, CA
New 4-Story, 136-Room Hotel. Type V-A
Construction with NFPA 13 Automatic Fire
Sprinkler System and Outdoor Pool
Structural
98K SF
$12M
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
Library and Community Center
Location:
Project Description:
Services Provided:
Size:
Valuation:
Yorba Linda, CA
New City of Yorba Linda Library and Community
Center
Full plan check - Architectural, Structural,
Accessibility and Electrical, Mechanical and
Plumbing
Library – 46K SF, Community Center – 16.9K SF
Library – $4.3M, Community Center – $1.5M
Senior Living Facility
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Yorba Linda, CA
New Senior Living Facility (4) Buildings – Bldg. 1
65,363 SF Senior w/ 58 Units-, Bldg. 2- 37,251 SF
w/ 49 Units, Bldg. 3 37,767 SF w/ 59 Units and
Bldg. 4 16,889 SF w/ 22 Units
Architectural, Structural, Accessibility and
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
157K SF
$17M
Single Family Home with Basement
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Newport Beach, CA
New 3-story + Basement Single Family Residence
with Garage
Full Building, Grading, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing
6K SF Habitable, 675 SF Garage
$1.6M
Single Family Custom Home
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Canyon Lake, CA
New Custom Single-Family Dwelling with Garage
Structural, Electrical, Green, Energy, Fire/Life
Safety
2.9K SF Habitable, 800 SF Garage
$6M
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VCA Code | 1845 W. Orangewood Ave., #210, Orange, CA 92868 | 714.363.4700 City of Eastvale
RFP On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection,
Code Enforcement Consulting Services
The Press - Mixed-Use Factory and Business
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Costa Mesa, CA
New 3-Story Core and Shell Design for New
Ground + Up Mixed-Use Factory and Business
Architectural, Structural, Accessibility and
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing
184K SF
$22.8M
New Cultivation Facility
Location:
Project Description:
Plan Review:
Size:
Valuation:
Adelanto, CA
New 2-Story Metal Cultivation Facility with
Mezzanine
Architectural, Structural, Accessibility, Energy,
Green, Drainage, Electrical, Mechanical and
Plumbing
36K SF
$780K
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Building and Safety Services
Prepared by:
BPR Consulting Group
6856 Sundance Trail
Riverside, CA 92506
August 11, 2022
Prepared for:
City of Eastvale
Community Safety Department
12363 Lemonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I | TITLE PAGE ..................................................................................................... 1 SECTION II | LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL ........................................................................... 3 SECTION III | COMPANY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE ............................................ 5 Firm Profile.......................................................................................................................... 5 Financial Condition ............................................................................................................ 6 Project Experience .............................................................................................................. 6 Project Understanding and Approach ............................................................................. 11 SECTION IV | PROJECT STAFFING AND ORGANIZATION .............................................. 21 Organization Chart ........................................................................................................... 21 Team Biographies ............................................................................................................. 22 Licenses and Certifications .............................................................................................. 28 SECTION V | COST PROPOSAL ........................................................................................ 33 SECTION VI | CLIENT REFERENCES ................................................................................ 35
APPENDIX
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Section I
TITLE PAGE
NAME OF PROJECT: On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection Services, Code Enforcement Services SUBMITTED BY: BPR Consulting Group
DATE OF SUBMITTAL: August 11, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
BPR Consulting Group understands that the City of Eastvale is a young and dynamic community in Western Riverside County and is a place where residents and visitors alike enjoy the small-town neighborly charm the City has to offer as well as its proximity to major metropolitan amenities. We further understand that it is the city’s top priority to continually strive to exceed Eastv ale’s expectations and to partner with consultants that share in the common goal of providing top notch services, performance, and results.
To assist in reaching this desired goal and to ensure the excellent delivery of building and fire services, the City is looking to partner with qualified consultants to provide Building and Safety, Community Enhancement and Safety, and Fire services. We believe our proposal demonstrates that BPR Consulting Group is well equipped to provide the City with the exceptional Building and Safety services you expect, and has an experienced and appropriately licensed and/or certified staff that is well qualified to provide the requested services in a professional and timely manner.
We propose to provide the requested Building and Safety Services on an as-needed basis. Our key objectives in providing these services to the City of Eastvale are as follows:
• To provide timely and responsive plan review services with clear and concise plan review comments to ensure an expedient review and approval process.
• To share our wealth of code knowledge and building industry experience. • To be responsive to your specific staffing needs.
• To provide well -equipped and responsive staff who have the appropriate experience, certifications, and knowledge to complete the assigned work thoroughly and on time.
In Section II of our proposal, we present our Letter of Transmittal which discusses our intention of adhering to the provisions described in the RFP, outline s the details of our firm , the primary cont act and individuals authorized to bind the compan y. The letter is signed by an authorized representative of the firm and our proposal shall remain valid for 180 days after the proposal due date.
Section III of this proposal provides an overview of our company’s background and experience, including our organizational structure, services offered, financial stability and experience providing similar services to similar California public agencies. In this section we have also included our Project Understanding and Approach to providing the requested services.
In addition to the experience
and qualifications required to
successfully perform the
requested services, BPR and
the staff proposed to serve
the City also possess the
desire to provide unmatched
customer service which
stems from ongoing
dedication to building
relationships with City staff
and its constituents.
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In Section IV we present our proposed Project Staffing and Organization Chart. Here we present the experienced team available to serve the City by sharing individual biographies and a matrix of their extensive licenses and certifications. We understand that the staff identified in this proposal may not be changed prior to the commencement of work or during the course of the project without specific approval by the City.
In Section V of this proposal, we specify our proposed fees for the requested services, including hourly rates and fee percentages. We have reviewed the City’s current fee schedule and utilized this when developing our proposed fee structure.
Section VI includes public agency references for clients that we have provided similar services, within the past five years, as being requested in the RFP. We encourage you to reach out to each of our references to learn about the quality of services and people we provide.
Within Appendix A you will find full resumes for staff proposed to provide the on-call staffing, building plan review, permit processing and inspection services as identified in this proposal.
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Section II
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
August 11, 2022
Mr. J
ohnny Terfehr, Director of Community Safety
City of Eastvale
12363 Limonite Avenue, Suite 910
Eastvale, CA 91752
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: Proposal to Provide On-Call Building and Safety Services per the City issued RFP for On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection & Code Enforcement Consulting Services Mr.
Terfehr,
Thank you for the opportunity to present this proposal in response to the City of Eastvale’s RFP for On-Call Plan Check, Building Inspection and Code Enforcement Consulting Services to support the City’s Community Safety Department. Our proposal provides a detailed overview of the services provided by BPR Consulting Group (BPR). We understand that the City of Eastvale is looking to partner with firms to provide Building and Safety , Community Enhancement and Safety, and Fire Consulting services. We believe BPR is well-equipped to provide the City with the requested Building and Safety Services in a professional and customer-focused manner while adhering to the provisions described in the RFP without modification.
As our proposal will demonstrate, our talented staff of Building Plans Examiners, Fire Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, Permit Technicians, Licensed Engineers , and CASp expe rts have extensive experience providing building division and fire services similar to those being requested by the City of Eastvale. BPR’s staff members have previous experience providing these services for numerous public agencies throughout the State of California including the Cities of Corona, Pomona, Yorba Linda, Garden Grove, Gardena, Inglewood, Monterey Park, Wildomar, Anaheim, Lemoore, Arroyo Grande, Sacramento, Manteca, Rancho Cordova, San Ramon, Milpitas, Davis, Woodland, Calistoga, and Napa, to name a few.
BPR’s staff of experienced building safety personnel provide high quality, thorough plan review, inspection and permit technician services for our clients and their permit applicants. Our qualified professionals and expertise allow us to assist you and your department to maintain service levels during periods of increased workload and staffing fluctuatio ns. Unlike the large national firms, BPR’s services are focused on supporting California communities i n the delivery of high -quality, building department services, tailored to your community’s specific needs, with the goal of exceeding our clients’ expectations by:
Providing all services in a cost-effective manner.
Providing qualified and experienced personnel who have the ability to effectively communicate and explain relevant code requirements to designers, contractors, and owner builders.
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Providing a high level of customer service for internal and external customers. Balancing the need to ensure conforma nce to standards and regulations with the need for predictability, uniformity, and efficiency.
Providing services in a timely manner.
The team proposed to serve the City of Eastvale are all appropriately licensed in the State of California or ICC Certified and are experienced and well -versed in providing the requested services in support of California Building Departments in an efficient and customer focused manner.
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO will be the primary point of contact for all services proposed to the City and as a principal of BPR Consulting Group, Ron is authorized to bind the firm to all commitments made in our proposal which will remain firm for one hundred and eighty (180) days after the RFP due date. We have fully reviewed and understand the City’s RFP and Sample Agreement and do not have any issues or exceptions and would enter into the agreement if awarded a contract. If a contract is awarded, we will provide the City with the necessary insurance requirements as outlined in the RFP.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning our qualifications or the services we provide.
I can be reached at [email protected] or 9 16.204.3178 . Any correspondence can be mailed to the following address: 96856 Sundance Trail, Riverside, CA 92506. Thank you for taking the time to review our qualifications. We look forward to the opportunity to serve the City of Eastvale.
Sincerely,
B
PR CONSULTING GROUP
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Director of Client Services
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Section III
COMPANY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE
FIRM PROFILE
BPR Consulting Group was founded by a group of experienced building safety professionals with the sole focus of providing thorough and efficient plan review, inspection, permit technician, and other building department services to support California Building Departments. Our leadership team collectivel y possesses more than 100 years of experience providing building safety services to cities, counties, state agencies and other municipal agencies throughout California and the western United States. Our focus is to support California Building Departments in a professional manner by providing efficient, timely and professional building safety support services for the communities we serve. We have extensive experience providing support staff for all building safety services and presently provide building department staffing services similar to those being requested, to support multiple California Building Departments. We are also experienced in providing tailored and focused plan review, inspection and permit technician services for high profile and unique pro jects. We have worked with numerous p ublic agencies throughout California to provide these same services.
Our Building Safety Division consists of the following: California licensed structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and fire protection engineers; Certified Access Specialist (CASp) pr ofessionals; ICC -certified building officials, plans examiners, inspectors, permit technicians, and highly experienced administrative personnel.
Building department services we provide to municipalities and agencies include:
Building department staffing services
Building department plan review services
Building inspection services
Building Department management services
CASp plan review and inspection services
Fire prevention plan review and inspection services
Building Official services
Civil plan review and inspection services
Our team has a proven track record of providing efficient and predictable building department services in support of California communities. Our
key objectives in providing these services in support of the City of Eastvale are as follows:
To provide timely and responsive plan review services. Our well qualified and professionally licensed team of plans examiners will provide you with efficient and timely building department plan review services including clear communication of plan review results. We will work with you to tailor our services to align with your unique and specific community needs.
To be responsive to your specific staffing needs. As construction and development activity fluctuates within your community, we will adjust our service levels to maintain seamless service to your customers.
NAME & ADDRESS OF FIRM:
BPR Consulting Group
6856 Sundance Trail
Riverside, CA 92506
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE:
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
Principal-in-Charge
916.204.3178
[email protected]
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To provide staff who have the appropriate experience, certifications, and knowledge. We will utilize appropriately experienced and qualified staff with the necessary customer service skills to pe rform all identified services.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
BPR Consulting Group maintains adequate cash reserves to meet the ongoing business needs of our firm and does not have any outstanding debt. Additionally, BPR does not have any performance related litigation, contract defaults, planned office closures, impending mergers, bankruptcies or other conditions related to the financial health of the company.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Seamlessly integrating municipal service professionals in support of public agencies is BPR Consulting Group’s sole purpose and the basis on which we were founded. BPR’s staff have extensive experience providing the same Building and Safety services as being requested by the City of Eastvale to communities of comparable size throughout California. Our focus is to support California building departments in a professional manner allowing our clients the ability to provide efficient, timely and professional building safety services for their communities. We have extensive experience providing all aspects of building safety services in support of building departments, including building plan review, inspection, and permit technician services. We have worked with public agencies throughout California to provide these same services.
BPR Consu
lting Group has the experience and resources to provide all aspects of Building Department Services to California public agencies. Below you will find a small sampling of projects for which BPR’s staff have provided PLAN REVIEW SERVICES.
CITY OF GARDENA
Crenshaw 5-Story Apartment Complex:
BPR’s staff provided complete building department plan review services for this new 5-story, 203,055 SF apartment complex which sits atop a 3 -story concrete podium. Th e mixed-use podium structure is Type I-A construction and fully fire sprinklered and the apartment units above the podium are Type III-A construction and also fully fire sprinklered. This is the first use of podium style construction within the City of Gardena . BPR Staff : Roger Peterson, Bill Rodgers, Andre w Burke, Kyle Hansen, Tim Scott, Rick Maddox, Dan Garcia Project Dates : Current
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
Walmart Remodel
BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department plan review services of the remodel of a 125,440 S.F. Walmart Store. The projec t is Type IIB Construction with Occupancy Groups M, B and R and is fully fire sprinklered. The remodel consisted of new exterior signage, upgraded interior finishes, installation of new racks and fixtures in both the stock room and on the sales floor, remo del and upgrade of existin g restrooms, a new PAGE 6
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modular kitchen, installation of new coolers, installing new doors in the existing walls and upgrading the accessibility features on the site which included new truncated domes, restriping ADA parking and paths of travel and adding ADA s ignage. BPR Staff : Bill Rodgers, Andrew Burke, Rick Maddox, Dave Castillo Project Dates : Current
CITY OF MONTEREY PARK
Costco Warehouse & Fuel Station:
BPR’s staff provided building department plan review services on behalf of the City of Monterey Park for the new Costco Warehouse and Fuel Station project. Plan review services included plan review of the non-structural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, green and energy efficiency improvements associated with the project. The 154,974 SF tilt-up warehouse building utilized Type V - B Construction. The fueling station utilized Type ll-B Construction.
The building was classified as a Group M Occupancy. BPR Staff : Bill Rodgers Project Dates : 2017-2020
Pacific Plaza Mixed-Use Hotel and Condominium:
BPR’s staff members provided complete building plan review services for the Pacific Plaza Monterey Park project which was designed as a mixed -use project to include Hotel, Condominium and Restaurant uses. The project includes 398,792 SF within five levels above two levels of underground parking. The project utilized Construction Type I- A at the two lower parking levels and Construction Type III -A above the 2nd level. The building includes Occupancy Groups A-2, A-3, M, B and S-
2. BPR Staff : Roger Peterson
Project Dates: 2019-2021
JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA
BPR principals have been responsible for contracting for and providing plan review services to the Judicial Council of California on numerous Capital and Facility Modificatio n projects throughout California since 2008. Following is a representative sample of projects:
Indio Courthouse:
BPR principals provided structural, MEP, energy compliance, CTCFS, and CALGreen compliance plan review and on this 3-story, 53,000 SF building. This building will provide five new courtrooms. BPR Staff :
Bill Rodgers, Ron Beehler, Roger Peterson Project Dates : 2019 - 2021 El Centro Courthouse:
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BPR principals provided structural, MEP, energy compliance, CTCFS, and CALGreen compliance plan review on this 3-story, 47,000 SF building. This building will provide four new courtrooms. BPR Staff : Bill Rodgers, Ron Beehler, Roger Peterson Project Dates : 2019 - 2021
CITY OF RANCHO CORDOVA
Logisticenter at Rancho Cordova
The Logisticenter project consists of a new 155,076 S.F., one story shell building and associated site improvements. The proposed building will be of Type IIIB Constructions with Groups S- 1 and B Occupancies and will be fully fire sprinklered. The construction of the building consists of a hybrid roof system constructed of plywood sheathing supported by wood sub -purlins which are supported by steel open -webbed truss joists and girders. The roof structure is supported by concrete walls at the perimeter of the building and steel columns at the interior of the building. The wall system consists of concrete “tilt -up” wall panels. The lateral force resisting system will consist of concrete shear walls at the perimeter of the building and a concentric steel braced frame at the interior of the bu ilding. The building is supported on continuous footings at the concrete perimeter walls and pad footings at the interior columns. The floor consists of a concrete slab-on-grade.
Site improvements include landscaping, parking lots with accessible parking and paths of travel, signage, retaining walls, concrete ramps, exterior stairs, accessible curb ramps, trash enclosures, screen walls and detention pond.
BPR Consulting Group is providing complete building department plan review services for this project including review of the site improvements and the accessibility review of the site. BPR Staff : Bill Rodgers, Andrew Burke, Rick Maddox, Dave Castillo Project Dates : Current
CITY OF CLEARLAKE
Oak Valley Villas Apartments
BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department plan review services for the 80-unit apartment complex. The apartment complex consists of three 19,379 sf, three story apartment buildings, one 19930 sf, three story apartment building, one 6,803 sf, two story apartment building an d a 3,498 sf single story community building. The three-story apartment buildings consist of Type VA Construction with R-2 Occupancy.
The two -story apartment consisted of Type VB Construction with R -2 Occupancy. The Community Building consists of Type VB C onstruction with B and A- 3 Occupancies. All buildings are fully fire sprinklered. The apartment buildings contain (20) on e-bedroom units, (36) two- bedroom units, (18) three -bedroom units and (6) four-bedroom units.
The buildings are constructed of typical wood framed construction with manufactured floor and roof trusses being supported by wood stud bearing walls. The foundation system consists of continuous spread and isolated footings with a concrete slab on grade at the ground level. The lateral force res isting system consists of light frame wood walls sheathed with wood structural shear panels. The exterior finish consists of a combination of stucco, cementitious board & batten siding, and cementitious clapboard siding. BPR’s staff provided complete plan review services for this project on behalf of the City Clearlake.
BPR Staff : Roger Peterson, Andrew Burke,
Rick Maddox, Dave Castillo Project Dates: Current
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COUNTY OF MADERA
Valley Children’s Hospital Materials Distribution Center 2 BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department and fire review of the Valley Children’s BPR Consulting Group provided complete building department and fire review of the Valley Children’s Hospital Materials Distribution Center. These two projects consisted of a new 25,314 S.F. single story warehouse building with a 1,813 S.F. mezzanine. The structure is Type II -B Construction with Occupancy Groups S- 1 and B and is fully fire sprinklered. The building is constructed of structural steel framing, supporting steel roof decking. The roof structure is supported by steel bents and steel columns. The lateral force resisting system consists of steel moment frames and steel cross-bracing. The exterior walls consist of a combination of steel siding, stucco and stone veneer. The foundation for the structure consists of continuous footing at the perimeter of the building and typical spread pad footings at all columns and frames with a concrete slab -on-grade. The mezzanine is a steel framed self -supporting structure with a composite concrete over steel deck system. The lateral force resisting system for the mezzanine consists of steel braced frames.
Site improvements include Landscaping, parking lots with accessible parking and paths of travel, signage, retaining walls, concrete ramps, exterior stairs, accessible ramps, trash enclosures, screen walls, electrical transformer, backup generator and landscaping.
BPR Staff : Roger Peterson, Andrew Burke, Rick Maddox, Dave Castillo Project Dates : 2021-2022
CITY OF SACRAMENTO
Downtown Commons Tower:
BPR staff provided plan review services for this 16 -story, mixed-use tower constructed of cast-in-place reinforced concrete utilizing a code compliant structural concrete shear wall system for lateral support. This architecturally significant st ate-of-the-art project serves as a center piece for the Downtown Commons community and is located directly adjacent to the new Sacramento Kings Arena. The 16 -story, mixed-use tower includes two levels of subterranean parking. The lower three levels above g rade include retail space, restaurant space, hotel lobbies, conference rooms, ballrooms, a pool deck, and back-of-house spaces. The fourth level includes office space. Levels 5 through 10 were designed for hotel use, and Level 11 through 16 will include re sidential units. BPR’s staff provided progressive plan review services for this project with an expediated schedule on behalf of the City of Sacramento. BPR staff members successfully assisted the city, the design team, and the Owner to implement and execu te an aggressive phased permitting schedule, allowing this significant and complicated project to move quickly into construction.
BPR Staff : Bill Rodgers, Andrew Burke Project Dates : 2014-2017
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The following is a small sampling of clients that BPR provi des complete Building Department Services to including BUILDING OFFICIAL, PLAN REVIEW, PERMIT PROCESSING and/or BUILDING INSPECTION Services .
CITY OF GARDENA
BPR provides Building Department Services to the City of Gardena to include Building Official, in-house and out-sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services. All new buildings and major tenant improvements and remodel projects are reviewed in our offices in electron ic format utilizing Bluebeam. The majority of the daily requested building inspections are performed by BPR’s inspection staff. Our permit technicians accurately track all permit applications, calculate permit fees and issue building permits.
BPR Staff : Mark Berg, Alicia Ventura,
Ron Beehler. Project Dates : Current
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
BPR provides all building department services for the City under contract including Building Official, out-sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, commercial and retail projects. BPR Staff Mark Meyers, Samantha Barker, Landon Collins, Ron Beehler Project Dates : Current
COUNTY OF MADERA
BPR provides Building Official, out- sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services on behalf of the County’s building department. Types of projects plan reviewed and inspected include residential, commercial, industrial, agricultur al, and retail projects. BPR also provides Inspector of Record, IOR, services for multiple county sponso red capital improvement projects including ongoing hall of justice and new fire station projects.
BPR Staff : Mark Meyers, Stacy Barker, Samantha Barker, Isidoro Zapien, Landon Collins, Ron Beehler Project Dates : Current
TOWN OF YOUNTVILLE
BPR staff provide comprehensive building department services for the Town of Yountville that include in -house building official, out -sourced plan review and inspection services. BPR’s staff manages the Town of Yountville’s Building Department and provides plan review and inspection services for all construction projects in the Town of Yountville. BPR staff members also provide all code enforcement services to the Town. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, multi- family, commercial, hotels, churches, and retail projects. BPR Staff: Tim Scott, Rick Walters, Bill Rodgers Project Dates : Current
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PROJECT UNDERSTANDING AND APPROACH
BPR Consulting Group understands that the City of Eastvale is a young and dynamic community in Western Riverside County and is a place where residents and visitors alike enjoy the small-town neighborly charm the City has to offer as well as its proximity to ma jor metropolitan amenities. We further understand that it is the city’s top priority to continually strive to exceed E astvale’s expectations and to partner with
consultants that share in that same goal of providing top notch services, performance and results.
To assist in reaching this desired goal and to ensure the excellent delivery of building services, the City is lo oking to partner with qualified consultants to provide Building and Safety, Community Enhancement and Safety, and Fire services. We believ e that BPR Consulting Group is well equipped to provide the City with the exceptional Building and Safety services you expect, and has an experienced and appropriately licensed and/or certified staff that is well qualified to provide the requested services in a professional and timely manner.
From the RFP, we understand the following:
Building and Safety Services
BPR will provide on-call staffing for building official, inspection, permit tech nician counter staffing, and plan check services to support the Building and Safety Division, to include:
• Provide a bench of experienced and appropriately qualified building departme nt support staff to include building official s, building inspector s, permit te chnicians, certified plans examiners , and California licensed structural engineers on an on-call basis. • BPR staff will review all plans and supporting documents submitted for pr ojects for which a building permit is requested on time and on schedule.
• BPR staff will prepare clear and well written reports specifying corrections, if needed, and transmit to applicant.
• Plans examiners will possess the a bility to efficiently review projects and provide clear, concise, and well written comments within the timelines specified by the City. • BPR staff will process plan revisions and verify that corrections have been satisfactorily made in a timely manner.
• BPR staff will efficiently answer public inquiries by telephone, mail, email, virtual meeting, conference call or in person at a public counter regarding plan reviews, application submittal requirements, etc. • BPR staff will be prepared to facilitate speci al projects, including but n ot li mited to drafting municipal/zoning code amendments, utilizing tools for data analysis and scenario planning, and providing architectural review.
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Minimum Qualifications
As demonstrated in our proposal, BPR Consulting Group (BPR) meets and / or exceeds the minimum qualifications outlined on page six (6) of the City’s RFP. Below is an overview:
BPR staff are experienced, qualified and well suited to provide the requested Building and Safety Services. All staff proposed to serve the City of Eastvale will be appropriately licensed and / or certified as appropriate for the services they perform. BPR staff possess the following:
• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State, City, and County codes and ordinances, especially related to building and construction, zoning, planning, and fire.
• Ability to read and interpret complex codes, ordinances, and permit documentation. • Ability to converse with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner; establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, co-workers, officials, and the public. • Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
PROJECT APPROACH
PLAN REVIEW:
BPR’s staff possesses significant technical capabilities in all areas of plans examination competency gained from years of experience providing these same services. All plans examiners are California Licensed Engineers or ICC Certified Plans Examiners with multiple years of experience providing plan review services. Our staff will conduct accelerated or project-specific phased plan reviews on an as-needed basis as requested by clients.
Plans examiners will provide comprehensive plan review services to the city and review submitted project documents for compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes and ordinances. Disciplines will include, and are not limited to Building, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, Green Building, Energy Conservation, Geotechnical and Structural.
Our plans examiners have a thorough understanding of code requirem ents, are able to read, understand and interpret construction documents, energy calculations, geotechnical reports, structural calculations, electrical load calculations, commissioning reports, and other associated design documents. Our plans examination staff have the ability to prepare well -written plan review letters, communicate effectively orally and in writing and work effectively with jurisdiction staff, project design teams, contractors and permit applicants. Our plans examiners possess knowledge of the most current state adopted building standards.
Architectural
BPR’s non-structural plans examiners have provided plan review services for a vast array of projects including large residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, retail, and OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 medical office buildings.
Many of our plans examiners are CASp certified. Completed plan review projects range from single -story residential projects to complex high-rise commercial buildings and numerous building additions and remodels.
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We are exp erienced and familiar with the use and application of the most cur rent editions of the following model codes:
California Building Standards Code
(Title 24) Parts 1 through 6 and 9
International Building Code (IBC)
Americans with Disabilities Act
Standards for Accessible Design
ANSI Standards
NFPA Codes & Standards
CA Code of Regulations (CCR) Titles 19 and 25
Jurisdiction-Adopted Amendments or Ordinances
CA Existing Building Code
CA Historical Building Code
Structural
Our structural engineers have experience designing and reviewing building projects subjected to the significant seismic loads necessitated by the geographic location of the City of Eastvale. Our structural engineers have reviewed all types of projects including residential, multi- family, commercial, and multi -story projects including mid-rise and high -rise projects, institutional projects, industrial projects, retail buildings, schools, medical office buildings and court facilities.
Our structural engineers have experience designing and review ing projects constructed with all building materials including the following:
Wood
Reinforced Masonry
Heavy Timber / Timber Frame / CLT
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete
Stressed Skin Panels
Structural Steel
Light Gauge Steel Framing
Straw Bale
Rammed Earth
Insulated Concrete Forms, (ICF)
Our engineers have designed or reviewed a wide array of structural lateral force resisting systems including:
Structural steel moment frames
Buckling-restrained braced frames
Eccentric braced frames
Concentric braced frames
Concrete moment frames
Wood shear wall systems
Masonry shear wall systems
Concrete shear wall systems
Cantilevered column systems
Pre-stressed and post-Tensioned Concrete
Various proprietary lateral force resisting
systems
Our structural engineers an d inspectors are experienced with the provisions of most model codes including current versions of:
CCR Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 2 & 2.5
International Building Code (IBC)
AISC 341, 358 and 360
ASCE 7
ASCE 41
AISI Standards for Cold Formed Steel
ANSI / AF&PA NDS for wood framing
ACI 318
ACI 530 / TMS 402/602
CA Historic Building Codes
CA Existing Building Codes
NEHRP
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Mechanical, Plumbing & Electrical
BPR’s Mechanical and Electrical Engineers are well versed in the California Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical codes. We will review submitted design documents to ensure compliance to the current edition of the following codes:
California Building Code
California Residential Code
California Plumbing Code
California Mechanical Code
California Electrical Code
Jurisdiction-adopted amendments
Specialty plan review services may be provided utilizing the most current editions of national standards including the following:
International Building Code
International Residential Code
International Mechanical Code
International Plumbing Code
NFPA Standards 13 (automatic fire
sprinkler systems)
NFPA Standards 20 (fire pumps)
NFPA Standards 72 (fire alarms)
NFPA Standards 99 (medical gases)
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
NEHRP Requirements for Existing Building
Energy Compliance
Our engineers and plans examiners are up to date on all California Energy Code requirements as they relate to both new and remodel construction for all project types. Our staff have experience verifying CA Energy Code requirements for projects located with in all climate zones . The Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Non -Residential Buildings were established in 1978 in response to a legislative mandate to reduce California's energy consumption. These standards have been updated since that time to address a multitude of building components, systems and equipment with the goal of having new and updated buildings be more energy efficient,
comfortable for building occupants, and less reliant of fossil fuels.
Green Building Standards
BPR’s plans exami nation staff ha ve a working knowledge of the proper incorporation of CALGreen building criteria into project designs and the resulting potential impact of these standards related to building code compliance and the environment. Our plans examiners will review project documents to verify compliance with adopted Green Building Code Standards as required by state law and local amendments and ordinances.
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LEED
Developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED provides building owners and operators a framework for identifying and implementing measurable green building design methodologies, construction, operations, and building maintenance. LEED certification consists of a variety of rating systems applicable to multiple building types including commercial as well as residential. Ratings reflect a measure of how well a building performs across many sustainability metrics including:
energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, energy usage and the p rojects impact on the local environment.
Fire Code Plan Review
We have experienced and licensed and/or certified Fire Protection professionals on staff to address your fire plan review needs if requested. Our fire safety plan review and inspection staf f can quickly and accurately check plans for compliance with applicable fire codes and standards. Our fire protection staff routinely review and inspect projects for compliance with fire and life safety regulations.
Our Fire Plans Examiners and Inspectors have extensive experience in the use and application of the following model codes, standards, and regulations:
California Fire Code (CFC) and California Building Code (CBC), with local amendments and regulations. Adopted National Fire Protection Standards
California Health and Safety Code
Appropriate listings (CSFM, U.L., etc.) for common systems and materials Fire Department Standards
Code referenced National Fire Protection Reference Standards Municipal, State or Federal regulations enforced by local Fire Agencies BPR’s staff is active with California Fire Prevention Officer’s Association, as well as local chapters of International Code Council Building Officials Organizations throughout the State of California.
Access Compliance & CASp Review
All BPR CASp-certified professionals are knowledgeable of state and federal accessibility laws and regulations and possess the expertise necessary to promote access to facilities for persons with disabilities. Our staff are experts in the industry, maintai ning appropriat e certifications demonstrating their expertise, and are experienced providing services for building departments in a seamless manner balanced and in coordination with our client’s expectations and needs. We work collaboratively with our clients to address accessibility plan review and inspection related issues as efficiently as possible.
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Our plans examiners are fully trained and familiar with CA Building Code Accessibility requirements and ADA compliance requirements and are available for pla n review and/or inspection services. We offer support to municipalities for compliance enforcement and/or developing transition plans. We can assist our clients in researching and providing interpretations of various specific issues related to access compliance including access compliance obligation, transition plan development, construction costs and phasing, and regulation interpretations.
Flood Zones
BPR’s staff of engineers and plans examiners have experience in providing plan reviews for projects located in FEMA designated flood zones and areas prone to flooding. BPR Consulting Group’s staff has provided numerous plan reviews for projects located in flood zones using FEMA’s Technical Bulletins as well as locally adopted ordinances. Additionally, members of our team have participated in state-sponsored committees to establish guideline and building code requirements for projects planned in areas designated as flood zones.
OSHPD 2, 3 & 5
BPR Consulting Group’s staff of plans examiners and building inspecto rs have extensive experience providing plan review and inspection services for OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 projects. Our staff is well versed with the OSHPD 2, 3 and 5 requirements included in the California Building Code. Our inspection staff has recent experience providing inspection services for hemodialysis, outpatient surgery, hyperbolic chamber, medical clinics and acute psychiatric facilities.
On-Site Consultant Services & Meeting Attendance
Our plan review staff is available for pre -construction or pre-design meetings, field visits, contacts with the design team, and support for field inspection personnel as
needed. We understand, fully grasp, and utilize the
efficiency afforded by the many e lectronic meeting
platforms that have become available in recent years. We find elec tronic meeting platforms such as Microsoft
Teams, Zoom, and others allow for efficient and
constructive communication between parties located
throughout the United States a nd are an efficient tool for resolution of challenging issues both during plan review and field inspections. Our staff is available to meet with the City, project applicants and their design teams either in person or via electronic platform to resolve plan review issues efficiently and collaboratively.
Customer Service | Responsiveness
BPR’s staff is always available and willing to discuss plan review issues for projects that we have reviewed with Building Division staff, applicants, designers and contractors via in-person or electronic meetings, telephone, or e -mail as required to resolve plan review related issues. We maintain Microsoft Teams, Zoom and GoToMeeting accounts to foster efficient communication with project proponents regardless of their physic al location. Voice mails and e-mails will be responded to the same day they are received, if possible, always within 24 hours.
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BPR’s staff when not available immediately, will respond within one business day to questions from the Building Official or inspection staff which may be generated during field inspections of projects which were reviewed by BPR staff.
Electronic Document Review
BPR Consulting Group has provided electronic plan
review services, serving building departments and other public agencies with efficient electronic plan review
services. We are prepared to provide electron ic plan
check services for your community utilizing the DigEplan electronic plan review system through Accela. BPR
Consulting Group maintains an efficient cloud -based,
electronic-document, submittal system for receiving and sending large electronic document files. Our electronic document portal utilizes a SharePoint system to allow permit applicants and client staff the ability to upload construction documents for our plan review services.
Transporting Plans
For paper submittal documents, we will arrange for all pick-up and delivery of the plan review documents from your office at no additional cost. We utilize specific methods for project document pick-up and delivery with the goal of providing same-day service.
Communicating Plan Review Results
Plan review comments, when necessary, will be type written and refer to specific details, drawing or supporting document, and reference applicable code sections. BPR will provide a clear, concise, and thorough plan review letter itemized by specific discipline such as life safety, accessibility, structural, plumbing, mechanical, etc., that can be utilized by clients, designers, contractors, and owners to understand the note d deficiencies and make necessary corrections to the project documents. At the completion of each plan review cycle, BPR Consulting Group will return a copy of the plan review comment list to the designated applicant and project representative.
If requested, we will coordinate plan review re -checks directly with the designated project applicant. Upo n completion of the plan review process, we will return completed plan review documents, in either hard copy or electronic format as needed, bearing BPR’s plan review stamps and ready for final approval and permit issuance by the jurisdiction.
Standard Plan Review Completion Timeframes
We complete all plan reviews within the timeframes shown on the following page for both commercial and residential projects as our standard business practice. We will accommodate any turnaround schedule agreed to with our clients. We can provide expedited plan review services when requested.
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INSPECTION SERVICES:
Upon request from the City for any inspection needs, BPR staff will reach out with a few questions to better understand the specific needs of the City, such as any OSPD3 or CASp requirements. After understanding your specific needs, we will review staff availability and forward resume s of our proposed Inspector s to the City. If necessary, an interview will be scheduled allowing City staff to learn the depth of code knowledge and personality of the proposed inspector candidate. Following a successful interview, a start date will be coordinated with the City.
BPR maintains the staffing and ability to pro vide experienced and qualified building inspectors who are appropriately ICC-certified to provide the requested inspection services.
Our inspection staff will perform inspection services to verify that the work of construction is in co nformance with the approved project construction documents as well as identifying issues of non -compliance with applicable building codes. Our field inspection services will include inspection of all portions of projects including project sites as applicab le. Our building inspectors will write legible and understandable correction notices and field reports , and will be available to answer in -person, emailed, or telephone inquiries. All inspection personnel assigned will be ICC and/or CASp certified as required.
We understand that many municipalities have amended code sections, policies and ordinances that impact the work that is inspected and shown on approved project plans. Our inspection staff will familiarize themselves with local requirements to ensure that the projects we are inspecting are compliant with local and current code requirements. Specifically, our inspectors will ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of the Title 24 California Building Standards Code, Parts 1 through 12, covering structural, fire prevention, life safety, disabled Project Type
Maximum Turn Around Time
(Business Days)
Initial Submittal Backcheck Reviews
Residential (Single Family)
New Construction 10 5
Addition 10 5
Remodel 10 5
Non-Residential
New Construction 10 5
Addition 10 5
Remodel, Tenant Improvement 10 5
Large, Complex Commercial or
Residential Multi-Family Projects 12 7
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access, energy conservation, green building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations in residential, commercial, industrial, existing and historical buildings.
BPR’s ICC/CASp certified inspector s have performed building inspection services on a wide variety of construction projects including master planned developments, single -family production, custom homes, commercial, manufacturing, institutional, assembly, essential service, industrial projec ts and historically designated buildings. When necessary for large or fast -paced projects, multiple inspectors can be made available. BPR’s inspectors will inspect projects to verify conformance with approved project drawings and specifications which will include review of the permit documents to verify that onsite conditions are consistent with the approved documents for size, setbacks, heights and other applicable requirements. At the completion of inspections, BPR’s inspectors will update database information and complete n ecessary forms and documents as required to provide seamless service.
Inspector Qualifications & Certifications : BPR will
work with the City of Eastvale to select appropriately qualified inspectors with applicable experience and specific code knowledge based on the types of projects assigned for inspection. All BPR inspectors are ICC -certified, with many maintaining CASp certification. In addition, BPR em ploys OSHPD certified inspectors available for inspection of
OSHPD designated faci lities. Qualified inspectors having experience with inspection of new, existing and historical buildings/sites, building code enforcement, will be assigned as appropriate.
Inspection personnel will have the ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, truss drawings and calculations, prepare and maintain accurate records and reports, communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work effectively with contractors, permit applicants, homeowners and agency staff. Inspectors will possess knowledge of approved and modern methods, materials, tools and safety used in building inspection and the most current building and fire standards. Our inspectors are famili ar with most of the common scheduling and tracking systems utilized by building departments and can quickly adapt to your systems and requirements.
PERMIT TECHNICIAN SERVICES:
We understand that personality along with a customer service mindset is critical to providing top-notch permit technician services. Upon request we will forward resumes of available permit technician candidates to the City for review and consideration. Select candidates will be scheduled for an interview with City staff if requested.
Upon approval, the designated permit technicians and/or support staff will be assigned to work at the city or remotely as appropriate to support the City’s permitting operations.
Knowledgeable and personable permit technicians are the first impression the public gets of your Building Division, and they play a critical role as to how your departments services are perceived. Permit technician and office support services are crucial to the success of the entire building safety workflow within bu ilding departments. The ability to convey proper information to permit applicants, properly calcu late permit fees, PAGE 19
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properly route plans to various departments for review, tracking approvals, database management and permit issuance are all critical to the s uccess of your building department. We understand that the ability to deliver excellent customer service, maintain a smooth flow of permit documents throughout departments, and maintaining accurate and up -to-date records, are all key elements to furnishing first-rate, efficient success of your Building Division.
Our Permit Technicians will greet and work closely with customers at the public counter or via telephone, answering questions and providing accurate information. Our Permit Technicians will provide information about permit applications, plan review and inspection requirements, will be organized and have the ability to maintain filing systems necessary for tracking permit applications, permits issued, plan checks in progress, approved project documents and any other records or information important to the efficient operation of your department.
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Section IV
PROJECT STAFFING AND ORGANIZATION
The founders of BPR share the values of providing quality services and a very high level of customer service to our clients. Our focus is to support California B uilding Departments in a professional manner al lowing our clients to provide efficient, timely and professional building safety services for the communities they serve.
The Organization Chart below provides an overview of the staff available to serve the City of Eastvale.
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We have identified Ron Beehler as Principal-in-Charge and Mark Berg as Project Manager. Ron will serve as your primary contact throughout the RFP process, will manage all contract and billing issues and will be the individual authorized to negotiate and execute the Consultant Se rvices Agreement with the City. Mark Berg will be your primary contact throughout the term of the contract and will manage the successful delivery of services.
Contact Information for Ron and Mark are as follows:
PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE:
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO
916.204.3178
[email protected]
PROJECT MANAGER:
Mark Berg, CBO
951.522.6982
[email protected]
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO // Principal -in-Cha rge: Ron is licensed as a Civ il and Structural Engineer in California and Nevada, certified by the International Code Council as a Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector, Ron is uniquely qualified to evaluate and manage all building department services. He utilizes experience gained through more than 35 years of hands- on experience performing life safety, accessibility and structural plan reviews to successfully manage building department plan review services, including building department plan review services for high-profile projects on behalf of public agencies throughout California.
Ron’s experience includes establishing an d coordinating on -site building department services for large multi -building projects and unique fast paced development projects. His background includes the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120 engineers, plan reviewers and building inspectors, Chief of Engineering Design and Construction for the California National Guard and Senior Structural E ngineer with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD). Ron has served as Chief Building Official for multiple California public agencies including interim assignments. Ron will manage all contract and billing issues and will be the i ndividual authorized to negotiate and execute the Consultant Services Agreement with the City.
Mark Berg, CBO, MCP, ICC // Project Manager: Ma rk is an ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Master Code Professional with experience performing life-safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire reviews in residential, multi-family and commercial projects. Mark has successfully guided department staff with inspection and plan review of all phases of complex construction projects. He is experienced utilizing building department permit tracking software and managi ng and performing all common building department responsibilities, including plan review, multi-discipline inspections, plan review and inspection scheduling, field supervision, regulatory compliance, code interpretation, and project acceptance. Mark also possesses exceptional skills in complaint resolution, problem solving, damage assessment and team building. Years of Experience: 31
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BRIEF BIOGRAPHI ES
BPR Consulting Group maintains a staff of highly qualified Building Officials, Engineers, Plans Examiners, Fire Plans Examiners, Building Inspectors, and Permit Technicians. All of our staff maintain appropriate certifications or professional licenses f or the services they pro vide. We encourage our staff to continually obtain additional certifications and support ongoing training and education for our staff. Our focus is to maintain the highest and best qualified building department staff in the industry . BPR’s staff has a proven track record of providing high quality and timely services on behalf of the public agencies we serve. BPR has the necessary resources available to provide all the proposed services to the City of Eastvale and understand that the staff proposed within th is proposal shall not be changed without prior approval from the City.
Bill Rodgers, SE SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER / PLAN REVIEW MANAGER Bill has more than 30 years of experience in the field of structural engineering, including ov er 20 years of experience as a plan review engineer. Bill has worked closely with Building Departments across the State of California and Nevada for nearly 20 years and has assisted the government agencies with plan review of numerous projects throughout the years. His wealth of experience includes managing plan review services throughout California and Nevada on behalf of public agency clients and performing structural plan review for commercial and residential projects. In addition to providing structural plan review services, Bill is responsible for management of BPR’s plan review team and plan review services. Years of Experience: 30 Roger Peterson, SE SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEER / PLAN REVIEW A registered Structural Engineer, Roger is an experienced buil ding safety professional with over 3 5 years of experience in structural design and plan review. He has designed and provided plan review services for multi- story steel and concrete -framed buildings, as well as single- story structures utilizing steel, concr ete, timber, and masonry framing systems. Roger’s design experience includes schools, commercial and industrial projects, micro-chip production facilities, power plant installations and multi -family residential projects. He currently manages numerous high-profile plan review and inspection services for multiple public agency clients. Roger has managed plan review and inspection services in support of multiple large high -profile specialty projects such as the Newport Beach Civic Center, the Hatchet Ridge Win d Farm and the Hollywood Park Office, Retail and Residential projects. Roger is available to support the City with management of specific high -profile projects that require detailed knowledge of the plan review and inspection process in order to ensure the ir timely completion. Years of Experience: 35
Kyle Hansen, PE STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Kyle is a California Licensed Civil Engineer with relevant experience providing plan review services to California public agencies to ensure compliance will all relevant and applicable building codes, ordinances and requirements.
Kyle offers incredible attention to detail and an admirable focus on customer service. Years of Experience: 7 Rick Maddox, ICC ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW
Richard brings over 25 years of experience in all aspects of plan review and building inspections. Richard provides accurate and complete electrical plan reviews of residential and commercial buildings. While working for Clark County, Richard represented his department for multiple years at all electrical industry events such as IAEI, IEEE, AGC, NEMA, ABC, SNHBA and IBEW. Richard maintains his electrical plan review and inspection skills by regularly PAGE 23
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participating in industry and code related training and attending electrical safety and electrical indus try symposiums. Years of Experience: 27
David Castillo, ME, FPE MECHANICAL / FIRE PLAN REVIEW
David brings more than 35 years of breadth, depth, and knowledge of mechanical engineering, design, and plan review to any project. A California licensed professional Mechanical Engineer and Fire Protection Engineer, his expertise encompasses HVAC, Plumbing, Medical Gases, and Fire Sprinklers. David’s background includes mechanical engineering, design, and plan review on Central Treatment Centers, Substance Abuse Trea tment Facilities, Inpatient Mental Health Clinics, and Inmate Housing Units for the Department of Corrections. He has engineered and designed Acute Care Hospitals, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Surgery Clinics, Psychiatric Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Plants, I ndustrial Plants, Educational Facilities, and Hi- Rise Commercial Buildings. Years of Experience: 36
Jerome Schreiber, EE, ICC ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW
Jerome has more than 40 years of electrical industry experience. He is a licensed electrical engineer in California and Hawaii and is certified by the International Association of Electrical Inspectors as an Electrical Plans Examiner and Electrical Inspector. Jerome’s experience is wide and varied, having provided engineering services to the military, public utilities, private organizations and municipal agencies. Jerome is an exceptional Electrical Plans Examiner and works with project applicants to insure safe electrical designs and installations. Years of Experience: 40 Kevin Brenton, CBO, CASp, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW Kevin is a California Certified Building Official, a CASp professionals and Commercial Combination Building Inspector with over 24 years in the construction and inspection industry combined. He is an active Local Chapter member of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and active member in the local chapter of International Code Counsel. Years of Experience: 24 Sharon Vanderpool, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Sharon is proficient building plans examiner with over seven years of experience with residential construction projects and permitting. She is well -versed in the design and plan review process, municipal submittal requirements, and building permit procurement. Years of Experience: 7 Tammie Rikard, ICC PLAN REVIEW
Tammie has 30 years of experience in municipal government, performing a wide range of functions in Community Development; Building and Planning Divisions. Her education, certifications and experience provide her with a well -rounded and broad- based capability to deliver excellent customer service in all capacities of permit center management, building code administration, plan review and field inspection within a development services department. Years of Experience: 30 Steven Conti, ICC FIRE PLAN REVIEW
Steven brings more than 25 years of firefighting and fire inspection experience having worked as a firefighter and a fire inspector for several California public agencies . He is a California State Fire Marshal Certified Fire Inspector 1 & 2, Plans Examiner ( Commercial & R esidential) and has an extensive record of successfully PAGE 24
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inspecting all phases of highly complex projects. Steven is accomplished in all duties including plan review, multi-discipline inspections, scheduling, field supervision, regulatory complia nce, code interpretation and project acceptance. Years of Experience: 25
Andrew Burke, CASp, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL / CASP PLAN REVIEW Andrew is a Certified Access Specialist and ICC certified Plans Examiner with more than 17 years of industry experience in plan review, inspection, administration and estimating. Andrew has extensive plan check experience in multi-story mixed use projects and provides in-depth review of accessibility issues to ensure compliance with all California building codes. His CASp certification provides him the ability to ensure all aspects of accessibility have been achieved. His formal training in ICC codes, as well as on-the-job experience, helps him to provide thorough and accurate commercial and residential plan reviews and inspections. Andrew is an excellent asset to any building department both in the office and out in the field. Years of Experience: 10 Tim Scott, CBO, ICC NON-STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
For the past 20 years Tim has provided building safety services on behalf of Northern California communities. Tim served as the Deputy Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector for the City of Davis, City of Elk Grove and the County of Sacramento. His experience as a Deputy Building Official exposed him to the many facets of managing a Building Department and allowed him to develop the exceptional organizational and management skills necessary to provide superior services to the communities he serves. Tim’s experience includes plan review and inspection for all types and sizes of projects including residential, multi-family, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. He is familiar with multiple permit tracking software systems utilized by jurisdictions and has managed all facets of building department services. Tim currently utilizes his skills as a Building Official, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector to benefit Northern California communities. Years of Experience: 22 Mark Meyers, CBO, ICC PLAN REVIEW / INSPECTION
For over 30 years, Mark served as a Building Official, Deputy Building Official, Building Inspector, Plans Examiner and Permit Coordinator for the City and County of Madera and the City of Clovis. He has implemented permit tracking software for multiple jurisdictions, prepared operating budgets and managed all facets of building department activities. He currently serves as an Inspection Manager and Building Official, supervising plan review, inspection and clerical staff for the County of Madera and other Central Valley clients. Years of Experience: 31 Rick Walters, CASp, LEED, CBO, ICC PLAN REVIEW / INSPECTION Rick has over numerous years of experience in the construction industry with over 30 of those years in the Building Inspection industry. Rick has experience as a building official and inspector. He has provided senior inspector services in disaster zones for floods and wildfires which required communication with the National Guard, elected officials and law enforcement. Additionally, Rick is experienced in inspection management, council meetings, planning meetings, city and county design review meetings, field inspections, permit tracking and issuance, record keeping, construction techniques, and office procedures. Years of Experience: 33 Michael Koch, CBO, ICC INSPECTION
Mike has over 30 years of experience within the building safety industry. Throughout his career Mike has provided all building department services. Mike is an experienced Building Official, an accomplished Plans Examiner and has PAGE 25
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provided building inspection services for many years serving multiple California communities. Mike approaches every inspection assignment with a positive, ‘ how can I approve this project ’ mindset making him a valuable resource to the communities he serves. Years of Experience: 30 Isidoro Zapien, ICC PLAN REVIEW / INSPECTION
Isidoro is an Inspector with 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He has extensive experience and is currently certified in structural steel and welding, high strength bolting, spray applied fireproofing, structural masonry and reinforced concrete. Isidoro is also nuclear gauge certified with experience in soils and asphalt. He has performed various inspection services including quality assurance and quality control to ensure projects were built in accordance with approved plans, specifications and specified codes. Years of Experience: 25 Landon Collins, ICC INSPECTION
Landon has 17 years of experience in the construction industry. He is an ICC certified inspector with experience providing building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections to residential projects well as providing commercial building inspections for Cities and Counties. He provides Building Department inspection services to ensure projects were built in accordance with approved plans, specifications and specified codes. Landon also brings considerable experience from working for several construction companies in the Central Valley Region. Years of Experience: 17
Ed Jakubowski, CBO, ICC INSPECTION
Ed recently served as the Building Official for the City of Kingsburg and has extensive building inspection and code enforcement experience. This includes supervision of Tulare County’s satellite office in Porterville where he coordinated the intake, review, and submittal of project plans and supervised county staff. Additionally, Ed has experience conducting compliance and use permit inspections. During his employment in Kingsburg, Ed gained experience working directly with City Management, Community Development personnel, t he Fresno County Housing Authority, and developers of large projects . Ed’s experience includes performing plan reviews and coordination with other city departments involved with project approval including planning and public works. Years of Experience: 9
Gabriel Argueta, CASp INSPECTION
Gabriel has 45 years of experience in the construction industry. He is an ICC certified inspector with experience providing building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspections on residential and commercial projects for Cities in the Los Angeles area. Gabriel is also a certified CASp expert and has provided CASp inspections as well as provided CASp design as a consultant. He provides Building Department inspection services to ensure projects were built in accordance with approved plans, specifications and specified codes. Gabriel brings considerable experience from working for several construction companies in the Los Angeles Region. Years of Experience: 45 Dan Garcia, PE, REA, CPP CIVIL ONSITE & GRADING REVIEW
Dan is a licensed civil engineer with approximately 38 years of public works engineering and project management experience. He has served in senior and executive management public works positions with the cities of Maywood, Costa Mesa, Norwalk, El Segundo, Solvang, Culver City and Novato. Daniel brings to each project experience and PAGE 26
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expertise in the areas of Capital Improvement Program management, Private Development, Grading, Parks and Land Use, Water Resources and Transportation Planning. Years of Experience: 38 Stacy Barker, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Stacy is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with seven years of experience providing services to multiple Northern California municipal clients. In addition to her technical abilities, Stacy has excellent customer service skills that help her to work well with applicants and City staff. She is efficient in the use of the GreenVue’s Digital Permit Suite, Accela Automation, Community Core, as well as other municipal tracking systems. Years of Experience: 7 Alicia Ventura, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Alicia is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with over nine years of experience providing services to multiple California municipal clients. Alicia is well versed in her role as a Permit Technician and has worked with several municipal tracking systems including Trakit. In addition to her technical abilities, Alicia has excellent customer service skills that help her to work well with applicants and City staff. In addition, Alicia is fluent in Spanish, proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, is detail oriented and is able to multi-task. Years of Experience: 9
Samantha Barker, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Samantha is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with experience providing Permit Technician services in support for municipal building departments. Samantha’s experience includes updating data bases, data input, permit tracking system management, and report generation. In addition to her technical abilities, Samantha utilizes her excellent customer service skills to assist department customers, applicants, and City staff. S amantha is efficient, detail oriented and possesses the ability to multi-task. Years of Experience: 1 Nancy Meyers, ICC PERMIT TECHNICIAN
Nancy is an ICC Certified Permit Technician with over thirty years of experience providing accounting, administrative and customer service to public and private clients. Her wide range of experience has enabled her to become extremely proficient in offering an excellent attention to detail and quality customer service. Years of Experience: 2
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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Name / Role Current Licenses and Certifications
License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
Ron Beehler, SE, CBO,
ICC
Sr. Structural Engineer
Principal-in-Charge
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
NV Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Structural Engineer
CABO Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
C39404
S3632
CE019992
SE019992
1492
801789
801789
801789
801789
12/31/2023
12/31/2023
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
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05/11/2024
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
05/11/2024
Mark Berg, ICC
ICC Master Code
Professional
Project Manager
ICC Accessibility Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Building Code Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Certified Fire Code Official
ICC Certified Fire Marshal
ICC Combination Dwelling Inspector - Uniform Codes
ICC Combination Inspector - Legacy
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Fire Code Specialist
ICC Fire Codes and Standards
ICC Fire Inspector I
ICC Fire Inspector II
ICC Fire Plans Examiner
ICC Master Code Professional
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Permit Specialist
ICC Permit Technician
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
859362
12/11/2022
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
10/28/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
04/27/2023
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
10/05/2024
07/14/2024
10/03/2024
10/02/2024
07/14/2024
07/14/2024
10/18/2022
04/08/2024
Bill Rodgers, SE
Sr. Structural Engineer
Plan Review Manager
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Civil Engineer
NV Registered Professional Structural Engineer
S4198
C50673
CE18427
SE18427
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
12/31/2023
12/31/2023
Roger Peterson, SE
Sr. Structural Engineer
Plan Review
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer
CA Registered Professional Structural Engineer
ID Registered Professional Civil Engineer
ID Registered Professional Structural Engineer
C46096
S3846
P8225
P8225
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
06/30/2024
06/30/2024
Kyle Hansen, PE
Civil Engineer
Plan Review
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Name / Role Current Licenses and Certifications
License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
David Castillo, ME/FPE
Mechanical Engineer
Fire Protection Engr.
Plan Review
CA Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer
CA Registered Fire Protection Engineer
M31455
FP2013
12/31/2022
03/31/2023
Jerome Schreiber
Electrical Engineer
Plan Review
CA Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
HI Registered Professional Electrical Engineer
ICC CA Commercial Building Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Plumbing Inspector
ICC CA Residential Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
EE12290
EE13259
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
879275
9/30/2022
n/a
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
7/27/2024
Rick Maddox, ICC
Electrical
Plan Review
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Combination Inspector
ICC Combination Inspector – Legacy
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC Master Electrician (NV)
ATC 20 Post Disaster Training
848507
848507
848507
848507
848507
848507
848507
848507
000-001221
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
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Kevin Brenton
Plan Review
ICC Commercial Plumbing Inspector
ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector
ICC Residential Electrical Inspector
ICC Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC Commercial Combination Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Legal Module
ICC Building Codes and Standards Module
ICC Management Module
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
Certified Access Specialist (CASp)
Licensed General Contractor
Journeyman Electrician, 2002
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8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
8259529
CASp-964
B-88891
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
12/23/2024
09/10/2022
07/03/2022
10/10/2023
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
08/04/2024
Sharon Vanderpool,
ICC
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
8789037
8789037
07/03/2025
07/03/2025
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Name / Role Current Licenses and Certifications
License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
Plan Review ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Plumbing Plans Examiner
8789037
8789037
07/03/2025
07/03/2025
Tammie Rikard, ICC ICC Building Inspector 5104615 10/26/2024 Steven Conti, ICC
Plan Review
ICC Fire Inspector I
ICC Fire Inspector II
ICC Commercial Fire Sprinkler Inspector
ICC Commercial Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Fire Sprinkler Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Fire Sprinkler Inspector
Fire Plans Examiner
CSFM Fire Marshal 1B, 1C, 1D,1E
CSFM Chief Officer
CSFM Plans Examiner
CSFM Fire Inspector 1 & 2
CSFM Fire Inspector 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D
CSFM Fire Inspector 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
Fire Prevention 3A & 3B
Fire Investigation 1A
Fire Command 1A-1B
Fire Instructor 1 & 2
Penal Code 832
Fire Management 1A
ICS 200
Swift Water Rescue 1
Firefighter 1-2
Fire Officer Training
Driver Operator 1A-1B
Confined Space Rescue Awareness
Incident Commander Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials Fire Responder
8356876
8356876
8356876
8356876
8356876
8356876
8356876
05/22/2024
05/22/2027
05/22/2027
05/22/2027
05/22/2027
05/22/2027
05/22/2027
Andrew Burke, CASp,
ICC
Certified Access
Specialist
Plan Review
Certified Access Specialist
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Permit Technician
CASp-710
8250398
8250398
8250398
8250398
8250398
08/12/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
Tim Scott, CBO, ICC
Plan Review
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist B8
ICC California Building Plans Examiner I6
ICC California Residential Combination Inspector J5
ICC California Residential Inspector J1
ICC California Residential Electrical Inspector J2
ICC California Residential Plumbing Inspector J3
ICC California Residential Mechanical Inspector J4
ICC California Commercial Building Inspector I1
ICC California Commercial Plumbing Inspector I3
ICC California Commercial Mechanical Inspector I4
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
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Name / Role Current Licenses and Certifications
License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
ICC Accessibility Inspector / Plans Examiner
ICC Plumbing Inspector P5
ICC Building Inspector B5
ICC Building Inspector UBC
ICC Mechanical Inspector M5
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC Building Plans Examiner B3
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
5087217
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
07/13/2024
Mark Meyers, CBO, ICC
Plan Review
Inspections
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Plumbing Code UPC
ICC Building Inspection
ICC Plumbing Inspection
ICC Plans Examiner
8005399
8005399
8005399
8005399
8005399
8005399
04/21/2024
04/21/2024
04/21/2024
04/21/2024
04/21/2024
04/21/2024
Rick Walters, CASp,
LEED, CBO, ICC
Certified Access
Specialist
Plan Review
Inspection
Certified Access Specialist
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Combination Inspector
ICC CA Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Residential Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Combination Inspector
ICC CA Residential Electrical Inspector
ICC Mechanical Inspector UMC
ICC CA Commercial Plumbing Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Electrical Inspector
ICC Plumbing Inspector UPC
ICC CA Building Plans Examiner
ICC Combination Inspector – Legacy
ICC Plumbing Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Electrical Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Mechanical Inspector
ICC CA Residential Building Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
ICC CA Commercial Combination Inspector
ICC CA Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Commercial Combination Inspector
CA LEED Certified LEED AP BD+C
IAPMO Certified Plumbing Inspector
IAPMO Certified Mechanical Inspector
CASp-439
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
1061008
10436985
030666
090146
08/02/2024
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
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01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
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Isidoro Zapien, ICC
Inspections
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspection
ICC Spray Applied Fire Proofing Special Inspector
ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector
5003730
5003730
5003730
5003730
09/27/2024
09/01/2023
09/01/2023
09/01/2023
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Name / Role Current Licenses and Certifications
License/Cert.
Number(s)
Expiration
Date
ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector
ICC Structural Steel & Bolting Special Inspector
AWS Associate Certified Welding Inspector
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I
Nuclear Density Testing Gauge Certified
5003730
5003730
01110444
030005
12495
09/01/2023
09/01/2023
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Landon Collins, ICC
Inspections
ICC Commercial Building Inspector
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Building Inspector
ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC Residential Electrical Inspector
ICC Residential Mechanical Inspector
ICC Residential Combination Inspector
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
8984654
8984654
8984654
8984654
8984654
8984654
8984654
8984654
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
05/01/2027
Ed Jakubowski, CBO,
ICC
Inspections
ICC Residential Building Inspector
ICC Residential Plumbing Inspector
ICC California Residential Mechanical Inspector
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Residential Plans Examiner
8232461
8232461
8232461
8232461
8232461
10/31/2023
10/31/2023
4/10/2025
5/11/2025
5/22/2025
Dan Garcia, PE, REA,
CPP
Civil Site and Grading
Plan Review
CA Registered Professional Civil Engineer 45710 12/31/2022 Stacy Barker, ICC
Permit Technician
ICC Permit Technician 8821141 12/09/2023
Alicia Ventura, ICC
Permit Technician
ICC Permit Technician 9560759 9/12/2024
Samantha Barker, ICC
Permit Technician
ICC Permit Technician 10138242 11/08/2024
Nancy Meyers, ICC
Permit Technician
ICC Permit Technician 10110674 10/13/2024
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Section V
COST PROPOSAL
We propose to provide all of the requested plan review, inspection, and other building and safety services on an hourly basis utilizing the hourly billing rates identified in the Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates below for the specific labor classification utilized. Plan review services will include an initial review and all back-check reviews as necessary for plan approval.
We understand the city is contemplating a fee study and may be incorporating fixed fees for plan review services. Once a fixed fee schedule is established by the City, we will work with City to negotiate fair and reasonable fixed fee rates for plan review services.
In addition to the fees noted above, we propose the following terms and conditions:
• For the review of deferred submittal items such as truss calculations, stairs, etc., submitted after the project has been approved, we propose that these reviews be charged hourly utilizing the Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates included below.
• For the revie w of revisions to previously approved drawings, we propose that these reviews be charged hourly utilizing the Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates included below.
INSPECTION SERVICES: Inspection services, when requested, will be provided at the hourly rates listed in our Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates.
PERMIT TECHNICIAN / ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: For Permit Technician and Administrative services, we propose utilizing the hourly billing rates included in the Schedule of Hourly Billing Rates below for the specific labor classification utilized.
SCHEDULE OF HOURLY BILLING RATES
The rates displayed in the schedule below reflect BPR’s current hourly billing rates. BPR understands that all rates and costs shall be effective through the term of the agreement.
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY BILLING RATE
Building Official ................................................................................................................................ $145 Licensed Plan Review Engineer (structural, civil, electrical, mechanical) ....................................... 135 ICC Certified Plans Examiner ............................................................................................................. 105 CASp Plans Examiner or Inspector .................................................................................................... 115 ICC Certified Inspector ............................................................................................................. 85 to 105 Fire Protection Engineer .................................................................................................................... 135 Permit Technician ................................................................................................................................ 70 Permit Technician Trainee/ Building Department Administrative Staff ............................................ 55 Shipping: There is no charge for courier or shipping services for plan reviews conducted off site.
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Overtime: Inspection services and other hourly services provided in the City’s office in excess of eight hours per day, nights, and weekends will be charged at 140% of the billing rates indicated above.
Services within City offices : There will be a minimum 8 -hour daily charge for all building safety services provided within City offices.
Expedited Plan Reviews: Expedited plan reviews can be provided upon request. Fees for expedited plan review services will be 150% of the above noted fixed fees or hourly rates. Mileage: Vehicle mileage utilized in the performance of inspection services will be billed at the current IRS vehicle mileage rate.
Prints, Plots, Messenger Services: There are no additional charges for prints, plots, messenger services or other direct expenses.
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Section VI
REFERENCES
Over the past 20 years, BPR’s Principals have worked hard to develop a reputation within California for providing top quality, timely, and efficient building safety services in a professional, courteous manner, always in our clients’ best interests by honoring our commitment to provide timely superior services. We b elieve our best advertisement is references from current and previous clients and we encourage you to contact our client references.
As requested in the RFP, below are client references from agencies where we have provided similar services to those requested by the City of Eastvale:
City of Gardena
Greg Tsujiuchi, Community Development Director
1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247
Ph: 310.217.9526 | Email: [email protected]
Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided:
• Building Official, in -house and out -sourced Plan Review , building inspection and permit technician services. BPR presently provides most of the city’s building department services under contract. All new buildings and major tenant improvements and remodel projects are reviewed in our offices in electronic format utilizing Bluebeam. The majority of the daily requested building inspections are performed by BPR’ s inspection staff. Our p ermit technicians accurately track all permit applications, calculate permit fees and issue building permits.
City of Arroyo Grande
Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director 1375 Ash Street, Arroyo Grande, CA, 93420
Ph: 805.473.5466 | Email: [email protected]
Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided:
• BPR Consulting Group provides all building department services for the City under contract including building official, out-sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, commercial and retail projects.
County of Madera
Matthew Treber, Chief of Development Services
200 W. 4th Street, Suite 3100, Madera, CA 93637
Ph: 559.675.7821 | Email: [email protected] Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided:
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• BPR Consulting group presently provides building official, out-sourced plan review, building inspection and permit technician services on behalf of the County’s building department. Types of projects plan reviewed and inspected include residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and retail projects.
City of Rancho Cordova
Joe Cuffe, Building Official
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Ph: 916.851.8866 | Email: [email protected] Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided:
• Services included comprehensive building department services for the City of Rancho Cordova including in-house plan review, out -sourced plan review, inspection, and permit technician services.
Types of projects reviewed and inspected by BPR staff include r esidential, multi-family, commercial, and multi-story projects, industrial projects and retail buildings.
Town o f Yountville, Community Development Dept., Building Services Steven Rogers, Town Manager
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Ph: 707.944.8851 | Email: [email protected]
Dates of Service: Current
Services Provided:
• BPR staff provide comprehensive building department services for the Town of Yountville that include in-house building official, in-house plan review, out-sourced plan review and inspection services. BPR’s staff manages the Town of Yountville’s Building Department and provides plan review and inspection services for all construction projects in the Town of Yountville. Types of projects reviewed and inspected include residential, multi-family, commercial, hotels, churches, and retail projects.
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• TEAM RESUMES
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EDUCATION
Graduate Coursework in Structural &
Geotechnical Engineering, California
State University, Sacramento
BS, Civil Engineering, California State
University, Chico
AA, Physical Science, Butte College,
Oroville, CA
PROFESSIONAL LICENSE &
CERTIFICATIONS
CA Structural Engineer SE-3632
CA Civil Engineer CE-39404
NV Structural Engineer
SE-019992
NV Civil Engineer CE-019992
National Earthquake Hazard
Reduction Program Training
CA Construction Law Training
International Code Council - 801789
ICC Certified Building Official
ICC Building Code Specialist
ICC Building Plans Examiner
ICC Building Inspector
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
San Joaquin ICC Chapter of Building
Officials – Past President
Napa Solano ICC Chapter – Past
President
Sacramento Valley Association of
Building Officials – Multiple Term
Board of Directors Member
CALBO Building and Fire Advisory
Committee – Appointed Member
CALBO Structural Committee –
Appointed Member
RON BEEHLER, SE, CBO
PRINCIPAL-IN-CHARGE
Ron utilizes experience gained through more than 35 years of hands -on experience performing life safety, accessibility, and structural plan reviews to successfully manage building departments, building department services and high-profile building projects on behalf of public agencies throughout California. His experience includes establishing and coordinating on -site building department services for large, multi-building projects and unique, fast-paced development projects. Ron has served as Chief Building Official for multiple California public agencies including interim assignments. He has also provided building department assessments on behalf of municipal clients to identify inefficiencies and implement best practice improvements.
Licensed as a Civil and Structural Engineer in California and Nevada, certified by the International Code Council as a Building Official, Code Specialist, Plans Examiner and Building Inspector, Ron is uniquely qualified to evaluate and manage all building department services. His background includes the position of Chief Building Official with the City of Sacramento directing a staff of 120 engineers, plan reviewers and building inspectors, Chief of Engineering Design and Construction for the California National Guard and Senior Structural Engineer with the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
Ron is dedicated to maintaining his knowledge of California building codes, laws and regu lations related to building department operations. He frequently lectures and presents classes on technical topics on behalf of professional organizations including CALBO and multiple International Code Council Chapters throughout California and other western states.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Principal | Director of Operations | BPR Consulting Group | 2021 - Present
Ron manages client plan review and inspection services on behalf of BPR Consulting Group providing efficient services on behalf of multiple municipal clients.
Director, Building Safety Services | Consulting Firm | 2006 – 2021 Ron provided direct oversight of all Building Safety Services including coordination of all plan review and building inspection services, ensuring timely and responsive services. He worked with building officials for full- service clients to insure timely and efficient services. Ron also managed and provided direct oversight of plan review and inspection services for large, complicated and fast-paced projects on behalf of public agency clients.
Chief Building Official | City of Sacramento | 2003 – 2006 Ron planned, directed, and managed activities for a 120 -person building department with oversight responsibilities for construction inspections and plan review of 18,000 permitted projects annually. He planned, organized, administered, and evaluated staff work. Other duties included report writing and 524
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presentations to community groups, city council and professional organizations, and planning and administering a budget of $13.6 million.
Supervising Engineer | Building Inspection Division | City of Sacramento | 2002 – 2003 Ron supervised plan review, managed plan intake and public counter functions for two regional permit centers, trained and mentored staff, met with architects and engineers to resolve building code related issues, coordinated plan review for high profile projects, and worked with field inspection supervisors and inspectors.
Regional Compliance Officer, Senior Structural Engineer | CA State Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development | 1998 – 2002
Ron supervised regional hospital inspection program coordinating field inspection staff and approval of special inspection is sues. He resolved complicated code related inspection issues, and reviewed plans, specifications, and structural calculations for healthcare facilities. Ron consulted with architects and engineers to resolve complex code interpretation issues. He researche d and investigated structural adequacy of building materials and manufactured products, and verified proper loads, forces, and materials for the design of buildings and equipment anchorage.
Chief of Facilities Engineering | California National Guard | 1991 – 1998 Ron supervised and planned work for engineering design and project inspection staff, developed scope and budgets for projects, directed preparation of plans from preliminary design through working drawings, coordinated and approved project specifications and cost estimates, negotiated and approved project changes, coordinated inspection activities, resolved inspection disputes, represented National Guard/Military Department at public meetings, conducted plan review for projects designed by consultants, and presented design concepts and final designs.
Associate Structural Engineer | CA State Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development | 1987 – 1991
Ron reviewed construction plans and specifications for new hospitals and skilled nursing f acilities for California Building Code and UBC requirements, met with architects and engineers to resolve plan review issues, reviewed field changes, investigated, and resolved construction conflicts and other administrative duties.
Associate Engineer Arch itect | Sacramento County Building Department | 1983 – 1987 Ron reviewed construction plans and specifications, and structural calculations for building code compliance, reviewed plans for residential, multi- residential, commercial, and industrial structur es, and met with designers to resolve code issues related to commercial and residential structures.
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BS, Public Administration, Minor in
English, California Baptist University
AA, Construction Technology,
Riverside Community College
AA, Physical Education, Riverside
City College
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES AND
CERTIFICATIONS
ICC NO. 859362:
Master Code Professional
Electrical Inspector
Certified Fire Code Official
Certified Building Official
Plumbing Inspector UPC
Mechanical Inspector UMC
Fire Plans Examiner
Building Code Official
Combination Inspector – Legacy
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector II
Building Inspector
Residential Combination Inspector
Building Plans Examiner
Combination Dwelling Inspector –
Uniform Codes
Building Code Specialist
Fire Code Specialist
Residential Energy Inspector/Plans
Examiner
Accessibility Inspector/Plans
Examiner
MARK BERG, CBO, MCP, ICC
PROJECT MANAGER | MASTER CODE PROFESSIONAL
Mark is an ICC Certified Building Official, Plans Examiner, Building Inspector, and Master Code Professional with experience performing life- safety, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and structural reviews in residential, multi-family and co mmercial projects. Mark has successfully guided department staff with inspection and plan review of all phases of complex construction projects. He is experienced utilizing building department permit tracking software and managing all common building department responsibilities, including plan review, multi- discipline inspections, plan review and inspection scheduling, field supervision, regulatory compliance, code interpretation, and project acceptance. Mark also possesses exceptional skills in complaint resolution, problem solving, damage assessment and team building.