Glendale City Council
May 21, 2024

A G E N D A

GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
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MAY 21, 2024

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION
– 1:00 PM
a.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9 b.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to

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Litigation Pursuant to Paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9
c.

Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Trader Joe’s Property: 2448-2460 Honolulu Avenue.

Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the sale of City-owned property
d.

Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney
e.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation: Galaian, et al. v. City of Glendale, L.A.S.C. Case No. 23GDCV01871
f.

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(2) of Government Code Section 54956.9

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA
– 6:00 PM
Roll Call
a.

Flag Salute: Mayor Elen Asatryan
b.

Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c.

Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the May 21, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 16, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a.

Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, May 28, 2024 b.

Proclamation Designating May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week c.

Commendation for the 2024 Children’s Bookmark Contest Winners

4. CONSENT ITEMS
(Including Minutes)
The following are Routine and May be Acted Upon by One Motion. Any Member of Council or the Audience Requesting Separate Consideration May do so by Making Such Request Before Motion is Proposed.
a.

City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Special City Council and Regular City Council Meetings of May 14, 2024
b.

Glendale Water & Power, re: Amendment No. 4 to Service Schedule Agreement (Contract No. 8000569) with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”)

1. Motion Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the City’s existing Service Schedule Agreement (Contract No. 8000569) with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”), under Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) Service Agreement, to extend the City of Glendale’s Participation in a Service Agreement for two additional years for real-time energy trading and related support services for a total not to exceed amount $2,524,524, plus an additional one-year extension at the City’s option for an amount not to exceed $1,264,170, for a new total contract not to exceed amount of $9,193,235, inclusive of contingencies
c.

Police, re: Acceptance of grant funding from the United States Department of

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Homeland Security FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program

1. Motion to accept grant funds in the amount of $1,691,400 and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute an agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the award of funds under the FY 2023 UASI grant program

2. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate $1,691,400 from the Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program grant revenue
d.

Public Works, re: Approval of the Title VI Program for Glendale Beeline and Dial-A- Ride transit programs

1. Motion to approve the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride “Program to Meet Title VI Requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient”
e.

Libraries, Arts & Culture, re: ​Acceptance of grant funds for Lunch at the Library from the California State Library

1. Motion accepting $8,290 in California State Library funds to support Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 program; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding

2. Resolution appropriating $8,290 from the California State Library f.

City Attorney, re:

City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year

1. Motion Establishing City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year and Cancelling Specified City Council Meetings

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a.

Community Development, re: Ordinance Adopting the 2022 California Building Code as Volume IA, the 2022 California Residential Code as Volume IB, the 2022 California Existing Building Code as Volume IC, the 2022 California Plumbing Code as Volume II, the 2022 California Mechanical Code as Volume III, the 2022 California Electrical Code as Volume IV, the 1997 Uniform Housing Code as Volume V, the 2022 California Fire Code as Volume VI, the Glendale Security Code as Volume VII and the Glendale Commercial, Industrial Property Maintenance Code as Volume VIII, and the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as Volume IX all of which comprise the Building and Safety Code of the City of Glendale, 2023 (05/14/24, Gharpetian)

8. ACTION ITEMS
a.

Glendale Water & Power, re: Introduction of the Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds

1. Ordinance authorizing issuance of Electric Revenue Bonds 2024 Second Series b.

Police, re: Police Department Mobile Command Post designed to provide emergency command and control without interruptions during large scale events to include natural disasters, preplanned events, critical incident response, and acts of domestic terrorism

1. Resolution to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with LDV Specialty Vehicles for the design, engineering, and construction of a purpose-built Mobile Command Post in the amount

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not to exceed $1,885,620

2. Resolution of appropriation
c.

Public Works, re:

La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project Construction Contract Alternatives

1. Resolution rejecting all bids received for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project, adopting updated Plans and Specification for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project, Specification No. 3829R, and directing the City Clerk to re- advertise for bids

2. Motion awarding a construction contract to  Toro Enterprises, Inc. in the amount of $15,433,821, approving a 10 percent contract contingency in the amount of $1,543,382, and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute the contract

3. Resolution of appropriation to appropriate funds in the amount of $14,797,447 for the La Crescenta Avenue Rehabilitation Project
d.

Public Works, re: Fare Collection System and a Contactless Open Payment System for the Beeline Transit Service

1. Resolution to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase a fare collection system, including fareboxes, related equipment, software and installation, through a federalized sole source procurement with Genfare, LLC for a not to exceed amount of $1,214,073

2. Resolution to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to purchase a contactless open payment system, including hardware, payment processing services, and data plan using the California Integrated Travel Project (Cal-ITP) Mobility Marketplace contracts with KUBA, Inc, and Enghouse Transportation, LLC for a not to exceed amount of $278,141

3. Resolution of appropriation of $278,141 in State Grant and Proposition A Local Return funds for the contactless open payment fare collection system e.

Information Services, re: Dispensing with Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Dark Fiber and Colocation Master Service Agreement Extension

1. Resolution to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend the existing Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Crown Castle Fiber, LLC (Contract No. C106498A) for dark fiber and colocation services and extend the term by five (5) years through June 30, 2029, not to exceed the annual budget, and authorizing one five-year renewal option
f.

Information Services, re:

Dispensing with Competitive Bidding and Authorizing use of CalNET Contracts

1. Resolution to dispense with competitive bidding and authorize use of CalNET Contracts
g.

City Attorney, re:

Consideration of the Composition of Council Districts Related to the City's Proposed Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections and Discussion of Potential Amendments to City Charter
(Continued from May 7, 2024 City Council Meeting)

1. Motion Identifying a Proposed District Map for Inclusion into a Proposed Ballot Measure to Transition to District-Based Councilmember Elections

2. Motion Providing Direction on a Proposed District Map

3. Motion Directing Staff Regarding Proposed Charter Amendments Pertaining to Council Districts, a Directly Elected Mayor, and Council Compensation

9. HEARINGS

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10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
a.

Councilmember Gharpetian’s Request to Consider the Removal and Replacement of Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Commissioner Quintero b.

Councilmember Najarian’s Request for Retention of an Independent Law Firm to Prepare a Legal Opinion Regarding the Validity of the Mayoral Selection Decision of April 2, 2024, Including the Reasons Provided Therefor
c.

Mayor Asatryan’s Request to Review the Legislative History of the Glendale Municipal Code Provisions Pertaining to the Role and Duties of the Commission on the Status of Women, and Consider Amendments Thereto

13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 minutes.

Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate or Decision.

The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT

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1 M I N U T E S
SPECIAL MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91206
MAY 14, 2024
The Special Public Meeting of the Glendale City Council convened in the Brand Studios, in said City, at 2:02 p.m. on the above date, pursuant to a call for such meeting signed by the City Clerk of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk, a copy of which is as follows:

May 9, 2024
Date
A SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING of the City Council is hereby called to meet at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in the Council Chamber, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 to consider the following item(s) of business, to wit;

1. Finance, re: Study Session #3: Proposed FY 2024-25 Citywide Budget

2. Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and Adoption of Amended Findings
a. Ordinance for Introduction
b. Resolution Adopting Findings and Analysis of Amendments to the California Building Standards Code
Written Notice of said meeting was given, which Notice consisted of a copy of the foregoing Call, and was served on each Member of the Council not joining in the Call, and upon the in said City not less than 24 hours before the time fixed in said Call for said meeting, as follows:

Upon Dan Brotman at 5:00 p.m. May 9, 2024 Glendale, CA
Upon Vartan Gharpetian at 5:00 p.m. May 9, 2024 Glendale, CA Upon Ardy Kassakhian at 5:00 p.m. May 9, 2024 Glendale, CA Upon Ara Najarian at 5:00 p.m. May 9, 2024 Glendale, CA Upon Elen Asatryan at 5:00 p.m. May 9, 2024 Glendale, CA Mayor Asatryan called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.

ROLL CALL
- All Present
- Report of the City Clerk of the City Council, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Special Public Meeting of the City Council was posted on May 9, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

1. Finance, re: Study Session #3: Proposed FY 2024-25 Citywide Budget Presenting:

Roubik Golanian, City Manager
Jason Bradford, Director of Finance/CIO
Manny Cid, Police Chief
Greg Fish, Fire Chief
Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services and Parks Bradley Calvert, Director of Community Development
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2 Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Adrine Isayan, Asst. General Manager - Utility Finance & Risk Management Staff Comments:

Mari Karamyan, Budget Manager
Sarkis Oganesyan, Deputy Director of Public Works
Daniel Scorza, Assistant General Manager – Electric
Chisom Obegolu, Assistant General Manager – Water
Public Comment:

Fernando Roldan

2. Community Development, re: Ordinance Amending 2023 Glendale Building and Safety Code and Adoption of Amended Findings
a. Ordinance for Introduction
Ordinance Introduced by: Gharpetian
b. Resolution 24-80 Adopting Findings and Analysis of Amendments to the California Building Standards Code
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
a.

ADJOURNMENT – 5:27 p.m.

Moved: Najarian Seconded: Brotman
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS
613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206
MAY 14, 2024

ROLL CALL

1. CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session items will be brought back next week.
a. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Initiation of Litigation: Pursuant to Paragraphs of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
b. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation: Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraphs (d)(2) and (e)(3) of Government Code Section 54956.9
c. Conference with Real Property Negotiators: City-designated negotiator: Bradley Calvert. Negotiating Party: Trader Joe’s Property: 2448-2460 Honolulu Avenue.

Instructions to the negotiator(s) will concern the price and terms of payment for the sale of City-owned property
d. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney

2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA – 6:05 PM
Roll Call – All Present:
a. Flag Salute: Mayor Elen Asatryan
b. Invocation: Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
c. Report of the City Clerk, re: Posting of Agenda. The Agenda for the May 14, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Glendale City Council was Posted on May 9, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall.

3. PRESENTATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
a. Agenda Preview for the Meetings of Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Asst. City Manager John Takhtalian provided the preview. b. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Japanese Consulate, Deputy Consul General, Naoshige Aoshima and Makito Ohikata Filipino American Business Association of Glendale, Edith Fuentes and other Board members
Korea Glendale Sister City Association, Vice President Howard Park; Board member Tae Chun
Hwarang Youth Foundation, Summit Chair Jasmine Lee
c. Proclamation Designating May 2024 as Jewish Heritage Month Temple Sinai of Glendale, Rick Schechter, Phillip Hain and Dan Heller Public Comment:

Mike Mohill
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2 4. CONSENT ITEMS (Including Minutes)
The following are Routine and May be Acted Upon by One Motion. Any Member of Council or the Audience Requesting Separate Consideration May do so by Making Such Request Before Motion is Proposed.

Item 4c pulled for separate consideration.
a. City Clerk, re: Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 30, 2024 and the Regular City Council and Special City Council Meetings of May 7, 2024 Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
a.
b. Public Works, re: Award Construction Contract for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a construction contract with Izurieta Fence Company, Inc., for the Scholl Canyon Perimeter Fencing Replacement Project, Specification No. 3960, in the amount of $153,664, plus a 10% contingency of $15,366
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
b.
c. Public Works, re: Award of Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for Montrose Parking Analysis and Update of Employee Parking Program Public Comment:

Allan Durham

1. Motion authorizing the City Manager or a designee to enter into and execute a PSA with Transpo Group, to review, develop and update all aspects of the Montrose Parking Analysis, and provide recommendations for an update of the Employee Parking Program in the Montrose Shopping Park in the amount of $193,250
Moved: Najarian Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
c.

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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3 d. Community Services & Parks, re: Amendment Thirteen for FY 2023-2024 Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department One-Time-Only (OTO) baseline funding allocation of $50,000 for Elderly Nutrition Program

1. Motion to authorize acceptance of $50,000 in OTO baseline funding from Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department for the FY 2023-2024 Elderly Nutrition Program; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute Amendment Thirteen to the ENP202106 Subaward period July 2020 – June 2024 to accept and implement funding
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
d.

2. Resolution 24-86 of Appropriation to appropriate $50,000 in OTO baseline funding to Elderly Nutrition Program C-2 Home Delivered Meals Program Moved: Brotman Seconded: Gharpetian
Vote as Follows
e.

5. CITY COUNCIL/STAFF COMMENTS
Councilmember Gharpetian received several emails from the public regarding deteriorating lampposts on Rossmoyne District, issues of smoking on Kenneth Village, street vendors in residential areas, and live performers on Brand Blvd. He asked staff to investigate these concerns from the public. Gharpetian asked staff to bring back faith-based invocation.

Councilmembers wished everyone a Happy Belated Mother’s Day.

Councilmember Najarian provided his comments pertaining to the April 2 Organizational Council Meeting and the election of Mayor. He asked the City Attorney to bring back a report for discussion. Brotman provided his rebuttal regarding Najarian’s statement.

Mayor Asatryan announced that Pasadena Humane Society will have a free adoption day on May 25th. Asatryan asked staff to agendize for discussion a report on bringing back the Commission on the Status of Women’s powers and duties.

Councilmember Kassakhian reminded council to be mindful of how the Council and Staff Comments portion of the agenda is being utilized.

Director of Community Development Bradley Calvert invited the public to participate in a number of community meetings for the Proposed Multi-Family Residential and Mixed Use Development and Objective Design Standards. On May 22nd there will be an in-person meeting at Sparr Heights Community Center at 7:00pm, on May 29th there will be a zoom meeting at 6:30pm. Members of the public can sign-up for project updates at www.glendaleplan.com and provide feedback on experiences related to environmental Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Gharpetian, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
None
None
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4 justice at www.surveymonkey.com/r/GlendaleEJ .

6. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (3-Minutes)
Mike Mohill
Lynda Beck
Lisa Kuta
Leonore Solist and Monica Andasol
Andranik Traturyan

7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES
a. Community Development, re: Ordinance 6027 Amending Sections of Title 30 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, Relating to Design Review, Entitlement Processes, Parking Requirements for Certain Uses, and Miscellaneous Zoning Code Clean Ups (04/30/24, Brotman)
Moved: Brotman Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
f.

8. ACTION ITEMS
a. City Attorney, re: Consideration of Modifications to Nomination Process for Boards and Commissions
Staff Comments:

Mike Garcia, City Attorney
Dr. Suzie Abajian, City Clerk
Dr. Sophia Armen, Administrative Analyst
Public Comment:

Allan Durham

1. Resolution 24-87 Revising Recruitment, Nomination and Selection Process for Appointment of Individuals to Boards and Commissions
Moved: Gharpetian Seconded: Najarian
Vote as Follows
g.

2. Motion Providing Direction to Staff

9. HEARINGS

10. REPORTS - INFORMATION

11. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

12. DISCUSSION OF COUNCILMEMBER FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Brotman, Kassakhian, Najarian, Asatryan
None
Gharpetian
None
Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

Gharpetian, Najarian, Asatryan
Brotman, Kassakhian
None
None
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5 13. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Discussion is Limited to Items NOT a Part of this Agenda. Each Speaker is Allowed 5 minutes. Council May Question or Respond to The Speaker But There Will be no Debate or Decision. The City Manager May Refer the Matter to the Appropriate Department for Investigation and Report.

Lenore Solis
Ramella Eraghi
Mora
Fernando Roldan

14. NEW BUSINESS

15. ADJOURNMENT – 8:35 p.m., in memory of Dr. Misak Barsamian Moved: Kassakhian Seconded: Gharpetian
Mayor of the City of Glendale
City Clerk of the City of Glendale
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4b

CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Amendment No. 4 to Service Schedule Agreement (Contract No. 8000569) with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”).

1. Motion Authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the City’s existing Service Schedule Agreement (Contract No. 8000569) with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”), under Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) Service Agreement, to extend the City of Glendale’s Participation in a Service Agreement for two additional years for real-time energy trading and related support services for a total not to exceed amount of $2,524,524, plus an additional one-year extension at the City’s option for an amount not to exceed $1,264,170, for a new total contract not-to-exceed amount of $9,193,235, inclusive of contingencies.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 21, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Glendale Water & Power (GWP) has retained Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC (“ACES”) under the terms of a Service Agreement between ACES and Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), with City of Glendale as a Participating Member, to provide real-time energy trading and related support services, and energy risk management services for GWP’s Power Management operations.

The current term of Glendale’s Service Schedule expires on June 30, 2024. Staff is proposing to amend the term of the current agreement to extend the services for two additional years, for a not-to-exceed amount of $2,524,524, and allow for an additional one-year extension at the City’s option for an amount not to exceed $1,264,170, for a new contract not-to-exceed amount of $9,193,235, inclusive of contingencies.

The services provided by ACES are essential to GWP’s Power Management trading operation, and the extension of agreement will allow for continuity of business, without interruption of services. During this time, GWP staff will engage in issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) and selection process to recommend authorization of a new contract for these services and utilize the extension period to consider a potential new vendor. 13 of 606

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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to Service Schedule Agreement with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC under Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) Service Agreement, to extend the City’s Participation in a Service Agreement for two additional years for real-time energy trading and related support services for at total amount not to exceed $2,524,524, plus an additional one-year extension at the City’s option for an amount not to exceed $1,264,170, for a total new contract not-to-exceed amount of $9,193,235, inclusive of contingencies.

ANALYSIS
Since 2008, GWP has retained ACES under the terms of a Service Agreement between ACES and SCPPA, which enables SCPPA members to engage with ACES and execute a member-specific service schedule through a competitive selection process. The most recent agreement was approved by City Council in May 2019, following a thorough evaluation/selection conducted by SCPPA and members during which ACES was concluded to offer the best combination of cost, relevance of experience, and depth of services. City Council authorized a three-year Service Schedule Agreement, and two one-year extensions, under a Service Agreement between ACES and SCPPA to provide real-time energy trading and related support services for GWP’s energy trading operations.

Glendale’s service schedule has been amended from time to time to include additional services, within City Council authorized contract amounts. The current Service Schedule with ACES expires on June 30, 2024.

Under the proposed extension, ACES will continue to provide the following services:
•Front Office Services
oSame Day Scheduling and Resource Management
oBack-up or Emergency Day-Ahead Scheduling Services
oDay-Ahead Interface With CAISO
oPortfolio Modeling (Planning and Risk Model and Reporting) oPortfolio Strategy
•Middle Office Services
oRisk Management Services (Trading Control Services)
oCredit Services
oContract Administration Services
oRegulatory Services
oCAISO Regulatory Services
oERO Compliance
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•Back Office Services
oSettlement Services
oCAISO Market
oBilateral Power and Gas
oIT Services
oStandard and Custom Reporting
oAccess to the ACES Portal
The 24x7 real-time energy trading and related support services provided by ACES is an essential function for GWP’s Power Management operation. Over the years, ACES has consistently demonstrated reliability and proficiency in managing our real-time trading, scheduling, and settlements requirements. They maintain rigorous internal controls to ensure transactions and activities are conducted in accordance with GWP Energy Trading and Risk Policy. Given the critical nature of Power Management operations, and considering the challenges and risks associated with transitioning to a new service provider in the middle of the Grayson Repowering and Scholl Biogas Projects, staff recommends extension of the current agreement for the following reasons:
•Going through an RFP and selection process would take approximately six to ten months to complete, excluding contract negotiations and approval; with an additional six months to develop, test and implement new system interfaces and procedures.
•GWP has developed a positive working relationship with ACES staff over the years. It will take time to effectively and efficiently replace the shared systems and process that have been cultivated through years of coordination. •GWP does not currently have the infrastructure to re-establish these services in-house, as it will require hiring additional traders in rotating shifts to cover 24x7 trading operations. Moreover, GWP will need to hire sufficient staff to handle the mid-office, and back-office operations, including settlement validation and credit risk monitoring; and dedicated IT personnel to support the 24x7 operations. •Currently, GWP does not have the infrastructure to interface with the CAISO system nor risk management software to capture, validate and retain the volume of real-time transactions. ACES is submitting day-ahead Import and Export bids, performing the settlement process, and submitting disputes on GWP’s behalf using a sophisticated software system. A significant investment in software would be required to support GWP’s CAISO business.
•ACES has been providing both onsite and offsite Energy Risk Management Services. The Energy Risk Manager (ERM) oversees the Energy Risk Management Committee, documents the organizational structure utilized by GWP to meet its customer’s electricity needs, and provides guidelines for managing various risks associated with energy portfolio activities. GWP is currently in the process of finalizing recruitment for an in-house Utility Risk 15 of 606

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Manager. However, while staff completes the hiring of the ERM, it is prudent utility practice to continue performing certain energy risk management functions, as it establishes and provides necessary framework for GWP to manage the risks that are inherent as participants in the wholesale energy market. Upon hiring of an ERM, ACES will transition the service to GWP’s in-house staff.

Staff acknowledges the need for a competitive selection process, and under normal circumstances staff would recommend it. However, given the bulleted concerns above and potential time constraints, issuing an RFP during this period would not be feasible.

However, GWP staff plans to engage in a competitive selection process by issuing an RFP and evaluating qualified providers during the two-year extension. Staff will assess cost, feasibility and risks associated with potentially transitioning the services to a new vendor and will seek City Council’s authorization for a new agreement. The option-to- terminate provision in the proposed amendment with ACES provides GWP the opportunity to ensure the new agreement undergoes the competitive process within a reasonable timeframe.

The fee for the extension of the existing Service Schedule for the real-time energy trading and related support services is shown in the table below:

Therefore, staff recommends City Council’s approval of Amendment No. 4 to the Service Schedule Agreement (Contract No. 8000569) with ACES, under SCPPA Service Agreement, to continue with real-time energy trading and related support services through June 30, 2026, for a total amount not to exceed $2,524,524; plus, an additional one-year extension at the City’s option for an amount not to exceed $1,264,170. The stated action will increase the approved contract amount by $3,788,694 for a new total contract amount not-to-exceed $9,193,235 inclusive of contingencies. The increase for year one of the extension period is approximately 18% from prior year and is largely influenced by the high Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends.

This surge reflects the escalating costs across various sectors, including the energy industry. Additionally, the complexity of operations within the energy sector has significantly intensified with the implementation of CAISO’s Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), and related necessary clean/renewable energy integration mandates.

Consequently, service providers (including ACES) must adapt to these complexities, which necessitate adjustments in contract pricing to accommodate the increased demand and challenges inherent in the industry. Despite the increase, extending the Year 1 Year 2 Optional Year
2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027
Energy Management Services (Scheduling/RT/Settlelment) 986,304$ 1,020,825$ 1,056,554$ Risk Management Services 168,000$ 173,880$ 179,966$ On as needed Day Ahead* Services 27,650$ 27,650$ 27,650$ Total 1,181,954$ 1,222,355$ 1,264,170$
Not-to-exceed Amount for Year 1 & 2
5% Contract Contingency
Service
Contract Year (July 1 - June 30)
2,404,309$
120,215$
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contract with ACES is the most prudent course of action at this time as it ensures continued operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with the evolving needs of GWP.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Non-applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding associated with the first year of contract extension is requested in the Power Management’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, per table below:

Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$ 1,181,954 GL: 43110-5820-GWP-4680-P0000 Electric Works Revenue Fund
Funds for future years of the agreement will be requested through the annual budgetary process.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Not Applicable. The action herein is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and as such not subject to CEQA.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
In accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744, the completed Campaign Disclosure for Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”) is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Decline to approve extension Amendment No. 4 to Service Schedule Agreement with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC, to extend the City’s Participation for two additional years for real-time energy trading and related support services. This will result in interruption of services provided by ACES for 24x7 trading operation and essential risk management services. GWP does not currently have the infrastructure to fulfill these functions effectively. An interruption of these services will have a significant financial impact, with the potential to affect customer electric rates.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Mark Young, General Manager - Glendale Water and Power
Prepared by:

Scott K. Mellon, Assistant General Manager - Power Management Chie Valdez, Integrated Resource Planning Administrator Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Campaign Disclosure for Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”).
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________________, that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Amendment No. 4 to the City’s existing Service Schedule Agreement (Contract No. 8000569) with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC (“ACES”), under Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) Service Agreement, to extend the City of Glendale’s Participation in a Service Agreement for two additional years for real-time energy trading and related support services for at total amount not to exceed amount of $2,524,524, plus an additional one-year extension at the City’s option for an amount not to exceed $1,264,170, for a new total contract amount not-to-exceed amount of $9,193,235, inclusive of contingencies. The form of said amendments shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Campaign Disclosure for Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing LLC (“ACES”)
Officers of ACES:

First Last Title Address City St Zip
Michael Steffes President & CEO 4140 W. 99th St. Carmel IN 46032 David Claspell Senior Vice President & CFO 4140 W. 99th St. Carmel IN 46032 Jeffrey Walker Senior Vice President & CRO 4140 W. 99th St. Carmel IN 46032 Andy Whitesitt Senior Vice President & CCO 4140 W. 99th St. Carmel IN 46032 Andrew Hall Senior Vice President & CSO 4140 W. 99th St. Carmel IN 46032 Matthew Fischesser Senior Vice President & CIO 4140 W. 99th St. Carmel IN 46032 Board of Directors of ACES:

First Last Board
Position Address City St Zip
Alan Ahrman Director 4775 Lexington Road Winchester KY 40391 Dale Ancell Director 905 S. Fillmore St Amarillo TX 79101 Zach Anderson Director 10125 W. Watergate Rd. Cadillac MI 49601 Eric Baker Director 10125 W. Watergate Rd. Cadillac MI 49601 Paul Basha Director 20 Cooperative Way Columbia SC 29210 Kevin Bonds Director 7037 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39402 Jeff Bowman Director 7037 US Hwy 49 Hattiesburg MS 39402 Joseph Brannan Director 3400 Sumner Boulevard Raleigh NC 27616 Jon Brekke Vice
Chairman
12300 Elm Creek
Boulevard Maple Grove MN 55369
Micah Bushnell Director 3130 Pleasant Run Springfield IL 62711 Paul Butler Director 701 W. 2nd St. Owensboro KY 42301 Tony Campbell Director 4775 Lexington Road Winchester KY 40391 Jeff Conrad Director 6702 Intech Blvd Indianapolis IN 46278 Chris Cosby Director 4201 Dominion Blvd. Glen Allen VA 23060 Sonja Cox Director 15035 Burnt Store Road Hughesville MD 20637 Ronald Cunningham Director 701 NE 7th Street/PO Box 429 Anadarko OK 73005
Kenneth Denton Director 6702 Intech Blvd Indianapolis IN 46278 Darin Duncan Director 2501 South Cooperative
Way Bloomington IN 47403
Steve Epperson Director 301 W 13th Street Hays KS 67601 Mark Fagan Director 7616 Bagby Avenue Waco TX 76712
Paul Furtak Director 11543 Lake of Egypt Road Marion IL 62959 EXHIBIT 1
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AJ Goff Director 2905 Westward Drive Nacogdoches TX 75964 Don Gulley Chairman 701 W. 2nd St. Owensboro KY 42301 Jolly Hayden Director 2905 Westward Drive Nacogdoches TX 75964 Paul Heineman Director 2600 Grand Ave. Suite 300 Des Moines IA 50312 Eric Hobbie Director 3130 Pleasant Run Springfield IL 62711 Rob Hochstetler Director 20 Cooperative Way Columbia SC 29210 Kari Hollandsworth Director 905 S. Fillmore St Amarillo TX 79101 Jacob
(Jake) Joplin Director 3400 Sumner Boulevard Raleigh NC 27616 Bob Kroeger Director 11543 Lake of Egypt Road Marion IL 62959 Colette Kujava Director 5301 32nd Ave Grand Forks ND 58201 Patrick Ledger Director 1000 South Highway 80 Benson AZ 85602 John Lee Director 4210 Dominion Blvd. Glen Allen VA 23060 Corey Linville Director 301 W 13th Street Hays KS 67601 Reuben McBride Director 1000 South Highway 80 Benson AZ 85602 David McGinnis Director 950 Sids Road Rockwall TX 75032 Robert
(Mac) McLennan Director 5301 32nd Ave Grand Forks ND 58201 David Naylor Director 950 Sids Road Rockwall TX 75032 Steven Nelson Director 6677 Busch Blvd. Columbus OH 43229 Patrick O'Loughlin Secretary 6677 Busch Blvd. Columbus OH 43229 Gary Roulet Director 701 NE 7th Street/PO Box
429 Anadarko OK 73005
David Saggau Director 12300 Elm Creek
Boulevard Maple Grove MN 55369
Michael Smith Director 2100 East Exchange Place Tucker GA 30084 David Sorrick Director 2100 East Exchange Place Tucker GA 30084 Andrew St. John Director 2600 Grand Ave. Suite 300 Des Moines IA 50312 Donna Walker Treasurer 2501 South Cooperative
Way Bloomington IN 47403
Richard Winkler Director 15035 Burnt Store Road Hughesville MD 20637 Brandon Young Director 7616 Bagby Avenue Waco TX 76712

Ownership interest of more than ten percent in ACES: None.

Campaign Committee owned or controlled by ACES: None.

CERTIFICATION
On behalf of the above-named Contractor (ACES):

I acknowledge that I have a continuing obligation to update this disclosure form if I substitute― or if I select additional― architects, design professionals, contractors, or subcontractors within 21 of 606

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ten (10) days of the selection or change; and
I hereby certify that:
• I have identified all persons for which the Ordinance requires disclosure; • The information in this disclosure form (and any attachment to this form) is true, accurate, correct, and complete; and
• I have been legally authorized to submit this disclosure form.

In total, this disclosure form (including at
tachments) is three (3) pages.

Executed on April 26, 2024, in Carmel, Indiana.

Signature:

Print Full Name: David H. Claspell
Address: 4140 W 99th Street Carmel, IN 46032
Phone Number: 317-344-7000 E-mail Address:

[email protected]
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Acceptance of grant funding from the United States Department of Homeland Security FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program.

1. Motion to accept grant funds in the amount of $1,691,400 and authorize the City Manager, or a designee, to execute an agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the award of funds under the FY 2023 UASI grant program.

2.Resolution of appropriation to appropriate $1,691,400 from the Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program grant revenue.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Item
Approved for May 21, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Glendale was successful in obtaining $1,691,400 under the FY 2023 Urban Area Securities Initiative (UASI) Grant Program. The Police and Fire Departments now seek an appropriation of those funds to be used for equipment and training. 23 of 606

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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City of Los Angeles for the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $1,691,400 from the FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program and adopt a Resolution of Appropriation in the amount of $1,691,400.

ANALYSIS
The grant funds are allocated between the City of Los Angeles and those cities recognized by the County of Los Angeles Operational Area (OA), which includes Glendale. The grant is administered by the City of Los Angeles, and management of the grant is the responsibility of the Fire and Police Departments. These funds are available for purchases of approved equipment and training of first responders which meet identified national, state, county and local priorities.

The projects associated with the FY23 UASI grant program are for the purpose of enhancing public safety efforts within Glendale and the region. These projects are part of the Los Angeles Operational Area’s regional funding priorities and have been vetted through the Los Angeles area fire and police regional coordination agencies and the City of Los Angeles Office of Homeland Security and Public Safety. All projects have been approved by the State of California Office of Emergency Services Homeland Security authorizing branch.

In November 2022, the City of Glendale Fire and Police Departments submitted a grant request for the United States Department of Homeland Security FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiatives (UASI) Grant Program to the City of Los Angeles and were awarded $1,691,400 in grant funding. The agreement between the City of Glendale and the City of Los Angeles authorizes these funds for the following projects:

Project Title Amount
Regional LMR System Upgrade $ 1,000,000 Police Mobile Command Post $ 255,000 Police Grant Total $ 1,255,000
CBRNE Training $ 45,000
Hazardous Materials Equipment $ 75,000
Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Equip $ 70,000 Regional Training Centers Sustainment and Maintenance $ 116,400 Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Training $ 80,000 Fire
Regional Training Centers Sustainment and Maintenance $ 50,000 Fire Grant Total $ 436,400
UASI 2023 Award $ 1,691,400
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UASI 2023 Fire Department Projects:

The grant will support an increase in core capabilities for both our Hazardous Materials (HazMat) and USAR response teams through the purchase of new equipment and providing the funds for required training. The Fire Department has maintained the CA Office of Emergency Services designation as an officially recognized Type 1 Hazardous Materials response team and is part of the State HazMat Mutual Aid Roster. A high level of training and equipment capabilities are required for the Type 1 HazMat team, which provides advanced Hazardous Materials and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response capabilities to the region. The Glendale USAR Team is part of CA Regional Task Force 4 and is also part of the State Mutual Aid system to provide technical rescue operations in all structures and terrain.

This funding will replace and improve detection and response equipment and provide specialized training for new and existing members of both teams. The City has received $311,400 for the purchase of required chemical and radioactive detection devices, USAR rescue equipment, and consumables used in training. Additionally, the City has been granted $125,000 in funding to increase the training levels of firefighters who are either a member or training to become a member of our HazMat and USAR response teams. Approved training for this grant is limited to courses that fulfill the requirements of the State Homeland Security Program guidelines under UASI. The HazMat and USAR training courses include training such as responding to terrorist bombing incidents, hazardous materials technician and specialist, assistant safety officer, confined space rescue, and trench rescue. The funds will allow several members to receive the training and the materials and supplies required to deliver the training.

UASI 2023 Police Department Projects:

Regional LMR System Upgrade
The Regional LMR System Upgrade is a lifecycle replacement of the point-to-point microwave radio equipment used to provide highly reliable network connections between elements of the City’s two-way radio system, many of which are located in remote mountaintop locations. The existing equipment has exceeded its expected service life, has been discontinued by the manufacturer, and our spares inventory has been nearly exhausted. Replacement is necessary to ensure the availability of the radio system for Police, Fire, and local government users.

Mobile Command Post
In the event of a natural disaster or other sustained loss of power, the new command post capabilities would provide the police department with the ability to manage critical incidents, receive 911 calls and dispatch emergency personnel, use computers, monitor news reporting, and collaborate with other first responders on major incidents from anywhere in the city. The grant funding will be used for the purpose of obtaining and outfitting the command post to be able to carry out the intended functions to better serve the community during a natural disaster.
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The grant funds will be used to enhance public safety for the community within Glendale and the region.

FISCAL IMPACT
The FY23 UASI Grant Program award is $1,691,400, which was not included as a part of the FY 2023-24 budget. Therefore, staff is requesting an appropriation of $1,691,400 from Federal Grant revenue. This is a reimbursement grant and requires no matching funds. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation:

Amount From (Account String) To (Account String) Funding Source $436,400 GL: 31240-2650-GFD-
0020-P0000
PL: GFD01162AG
Fire Grant Fund
$191,400 GL: 45150-2650-GFD-
0020-P0000
PL: GFD01162AG
Fire Grant Fund
$125,000 GL: 44650-2650-GFD-
0020-P0000
PL: GFD01162AG
Fire Grant Fund
$120,000 GL: 51000-2650-GFD-
0020-P0000
PL: GFD01162AG
Fire Grant Fund
$1,000,000 GL: 31240-6600-GPD-
0020-P0000
PL: GPD01162CG
GL: 51000-6600-GPD-
0020-P0000
PL: GPD01162CG
Wireless Fund
$255,000 GL: 31240-2610-GPD-
0020-P0000
PL: GPD01162BG
GL: 51000-2610-GPD-
0020-P0000
PL: GPD01162BG
Police Fund

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as it creates a government funding mechanism or constitutes other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.
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CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The City Council may elect not to accept and appropriate the grant award, in which case the expenditures would fall on the respective departments to fund the equipment and training.

Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Manuel Cid, Police Chief
Greg Fish, Interim Fire Chief
Prepared by:

Alison Finch, Public Safety Business Administrator
Gordon Arnold, Wireless Systems Manager
Philip Ambrose, Battalion Chief
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
N/A
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M O T I O N
Moved by Council Member , seconded by
Council Member , that the Council of the City of
Glendale hereby:

1. Accepts grant funds in the sum of $1,691,400, from the United States Department of Homeland Security grant program for the purposes outlined in the Report to the City Council dated May 21, 2024; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the grant.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Approval of the Title VI Program for Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride transit programs.

1. Motion to approve the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride “Program to Meet Title VI Requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient.”

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 21, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Glendale is required by the Federal Transit Administration to prepare and submit a Title VI program report to meet Title VI requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for the Beeline and Dial-A-Ride transit services. The program demonstrates the city’s efforts to ensure non-discrimination and equal access to transit services regardless of race, color, or national origin.
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RECOMMENDATION
Pass the motion approving the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride “Program to Meet Title VI Requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient” (Glendale Title VI Program).

ANALYSIS
As a subgrantee of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds, the City of Glendale Transit Division is required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act). The Act requires that "no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance."
Pursuant to FTA Circular 4702.1A - Title VI Guidelines for FTA Recipients, the Transit Division must prepare, and have approved every three years, a Glendale Title VI Program which is to be submitted to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for review by the FTA.

The Glendale Title VI Program document is attached for Council review. The City Council motion approving the Glendale Title VI Program will become part of the final program document as Appendix C.

Key Plan Components
Public Notification of Rights. The city is required to notify the public of their protection under Title VI. The Glendale Title VI Program includes a Title VI Notice to Beneficiaries that is posted on the Beeline and Dial-A-Ride web pages, on all transit vehicles operated by the City of Glendale, at the Transit public counter, and on service-related documents as appropriate. In addition, the Title VI Complaint Procedures and the Title VI Complaint Form are available on the Beeline and Dial-a-Ride web pages and at the Transit public counter.

Language Assistance Plan. Per the Act, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) implementing regulations, and Executive Order 13166 "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (65 FR 50121, Aug. 11, 2000)," the Transit Division is federally mandated to develop and implement a Language Assistance Plan by which Limited English Proficiency (LEP) persons can meaningfully access translations of written and oral information. As such, the Transit Division must take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to the benefits, services, information, and other important portions of their programs and activities for LEP persons. The Transit Division’s “Program to Meet Requirements Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient” is included as Appendix B of the Glendale Title VI Program.

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promote public involvement in transit planning and decision-making activities. The Program describes proactive public outreach strategies and procedures that allow for, encourage, and monitor public participation within the city including, but not limited to, minority individuals, persons with LEP, and low-income populations.

Service Standards. The Glendale Title VI Program also includes information on service standards and policies that demonstrate equitable deployment and access to transit services and equipment.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The City of Glendale’s transit services, Beeline and Dial-A-Ride, provide mobility to residents. The Title VI policy is posted on all Beeline buses and Dial-A-Ride vehicles in English, Armenian, and Spanish. Title VI information is also available on the transit website and on all route schedule brochures. Additional outreach in the form of community meetings and social media will occur when the city plans to make changes to its transit services.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Over time, there may be marginal operational costs associated with compliance with the Glendale Title VI Program related to the translation of documents or translation assistance in additional languages.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is not a project as defined in CEQA Guidelines section 15378, and thus, is not an activity subject to CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines § 15060(c)(3).)

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION

1. The city may elect not to approve the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride “Program to Meet Title VI Requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient.” This would result in noncompliance with the requirements established by the Federal Transit Administration.

2. The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Daniel Hernandez, Interim Director of Public Works
Prepared by:

Martha D’Andrea, Transit Manager
Pamela Tang, Transit Analyst
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Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: “Program to Meet Title VI Requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient”
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Moved by Council Member ________________________________, seconded by Council Member ___________________________________, that after the review of the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride “Program to Meet Title VI Requirements of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as a Federal Transit Administration Subrecipient,” the Glendale City Council hereby approves the Program, as recommended by the Director of Public Works in the Staff Report of May 21, 2024.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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City of Glendale
Department of Public Works, Transit Division

Program to Meet
Title VI Requirements
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
as a Federal Transit Administration
Subrecipient

May 2024
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A. Introduction

The City of Glendale operates a local public transit system known as Glendale Beeline and a paratransit service for elderly and disabled known as Dial -A-Ride. Both transit programs serve Glendale, La Canada Flintridge and the unincorporated areas of Montrose and La Crescenta with a population of approximately 2 37,000 residents. The Glendale Beeline provides community service that supports the regional bus service operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).

The City of Glendale is a subgrantee to Metro by way of federal competitive grant programs either directly from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) or through the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), the region’s metropolitan planning or ganization (MPO).

Recent awards include the FTA Section 5310 grant for the replacement of five Dial -A-Ride minivans.

B. Preparation and Submittal of Title VI Program

As a subgrantee for Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds, the City of Glendale is required to certify compliance with the requirements of Title VI as part of the federal grant approval process.

The City’s Title VI compliance program is updated every three years and is submitted to Metro.

This document is based on the reporting requirements outlined in FTA Circular 4702.1B, dated October 1, 2012.

In an effort to eliminate redundancy, if, prior to the deadline for subsequent reporting periods, the City of Glendale has not altered its existing demographic analysis, service standards, or service policies, the City will provide a statement to this effect in lieu of copies of the original documents.

1. Public Notification of Rights under Title VI

The City is required to notify the public of their protection under Title VI. Notifications are posted in English, Spanish and Armenian languages onboard each Beeline and Dial-A-Ride vehicle and the notice is provided in each Beeline public schedule and on the City webpage. Hard copies of the Glendale Title VI Program are also available by request from the City’s Public Works Department.

The Beeline onboard posting of the public notice in English reads:

Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Glendale Beeline is committed to ensuring that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied benefits of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, or national origin. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you may call 818-548-3960 or file a written complaint at www.GlendaleBeeline.com . You m ay also file a Title VI complaint with the Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of alleged discrimination.

The Dial-A-Ride onboard posting of the public notice in English reads:

Non-Discrimination: In accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Glendale Dial -A- Ride is committed to ensuring that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied 37 of 606

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benefits of its services, programs or activities on the basis of race, color, or national origin. If you believe that you have been subjected to discrimination under Title VI, you may call 818-548-3960 or file a written complaint at www.GlendaleDialARide.com. You may also file a Title VI complaint with the Federal Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of alleged discrimination.

2. Title VI Complaint Procedures

Any person who believes that she or he has been discriminated against under Title VI by the City of Glendale’s Glendale Beeline or Dial-A-Ride program may file a Title VI complaint with the City.

A person may also file a Title VI complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration.

Appendix A – Title VI Complaint Procedures contains the City of Glendale standard operating procedures for filing, investigating and tr acking Title VI complaints , the complaint form, and complaint log.

3. Record of Title VI Investigations

The City has prepared and maintains a listing of active investigations, lawsuits, or complaints naming the City that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin. Appendix A - Title VI Complaint Procedures contains a sample of the City of Glendale complaint log.

Neither Glendale Beeline nor Dial -A-Ride has received any Title VI investigations, lawsuits or complaints.

4. Access to Services by Persons with Limited English Proficiency

The City takes steps to ensure meaningful access to the transit programs and services by persons with limited English proficiency. Glendale’s Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan is submitt ed as part of this Title VI report in Appendix B – Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan. The LEP Plan contains details regarding how the City’s transit services accommodate customers who do not speak English well.

5. Promoting Inclusive Public Participation

The Title VI guidelines emphasize the importance of promoting inclusive public participation. The City makes effort to seek out and consider the viewpoints of minority, low -income and LEP populations in its outreach and involvement activities. It is the practice of the City to provide opportunities for public participation early in the planning process particularly for significant service changes and fare increases. Considerable effort is made to provide access to information and a number of methods for minorities, low-income and LEP persons to participate.

5.1 Past Public Outreach Efforts

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undertaken for recent major changes include:

• 2019 Glendale Beeline Transit Route Analysis. Public notices were posted in multiple languages on board all vehicles. Take- ones were available in multiple languages on - board vehicles and displayed at public counters in 30 transit -frequented locations throughout the service area. Information posters were posted in multiple languages at bus stops. Newspaper notices and opinion pieces were published in multiple languages and information was posted on the City’s webpage. The City encouraged participation by phone, walk -in, written communication, and electronic communication (each point of access accommodated any language group). Comment cards were provided on transit vehicles. Public meetings were scheduled and conducted on different days in the evening at locations accessible by public transportation. Meetings could be viewed live on television and recorded meetings could be viewed online at any time of day. This was the most recent major change on the Beeline network.

City staff has conducted outreach efforts to senior centers, churches, and civic organizations within the service area. For its Transit Route Analysis, the Beeline distributed a press r elease providing information on the study and soliciting comments to all local papers, including foreign language newspapers and informational pieces were translated into multiple languages.

Personnel from the City’s Public Works Department have appeared as guests on one or more of the Armenian cable television networks.

As part of the Transit Route Analysis of the Beeline system, an on-board survey was conducted.

A total of 779 surveys were received and analyzed. The primary survey instrument was two- sided, with an English version on one side and a Spanish version on the other, and the same was also available in Armenian. Eleven percent of survey respondents answered the Spanish- language survey and three percent answered the Armenian-language survey. Key findings are summarized in the following paragraphs.

Beeline riders are using transit primarily for work and school trips: work is the most common trip purpose at 38 percent of all trips, followed by school at 25 percent . The survey asked about ownership of s mart phones and tablet s. Over three -quarters of all respondents carry smartphones, and a majority in every age and income category have smartphones with them.

Among respondents 62 years of age and older, 57 percent reported carrying a smart phone, compared to 29 percent in 2013.

The survey asked customers to choose among various service improvements. Respondents expressed an overwhelming preference for greater frequency on existing routes over new or extended routes to new places. Respondents were more likely to choose fewer stops to speed up the buses, even if it meant a longer walk to/from the stop. More peak period service ranked highest among weekday improvements. The most requested weekend changes were to operate more routes on Saturday and to operate later in the evening.

A new question in that year’s survey asked about any factors that prevent greater use of the Beeline. Over one- third of respondents Indicated that there were no factors, while one- quarter said that Beeline routes do not travel where they need to go and one-fifth reported that the Beeline does not travel when they need it.

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Between 2013 and 2019, the percentage of riders age 62 and older has increased from 12 to 18 percent. The most common ethnicity is Latino, but Latino riders do not constitute a majority of all riders.

Beeline riders are very pleased with the service. On a scal e of one (poor) to four (great), respondents rate Beeline service at an average of 3.57, a very high rating and an increase from

3.36 in 2013. The highest rated items are cleanliness, safety, and operator courtesy. The lowest ratings among all service elements are for availability of schedules (3.36), but even this score is respectable. Customer ratings increased for each service element since 2013.

Most responses to this survey were not appreciably different from responses in 2013. Notable differences include increased use of real-time bus arrival information, interest in Google Transit, greater likelihood across all demographics of having a smartphone, a higher percentage of riders age 62 and older, and increased ratings of overall service and of individual service elements.

Also as part of this study, the project team conducted a multi -lingual, community-wide online survey (e-survey) designed to invite input from the Glendale community and individuals who travel within and through Glendale. The e-survey was open online and promoted extensively over eight weeks, from the second week of February through the second week of April 2019, to allow for responses from Glendale Community College when they returned for spring semester and from community events during that time period. R esponses were received from 682 individuals ; only fully completed responses were used for this analysis . Key findings are summarized in the following paragraphs.

Need for transportation is a critical driver for transit usage. One-third of transit riders do not have a vehicle and 43 percent have one vehicle (significantly higher on both counts than non- transit users).

Lack of awareness of the Beeline service is a potential area to address. Over 40 percent of responding non-transit users are unaware of any bus service in the Glendale area.

Opportunities do exist for educating and travel -training non-users. Twenty-eight percent of non- transit users said they would consider riding the bus if they felt more confident. Only 10 percent of respondents indicated they would not consider riding the bus.

Students (22 percent of all respondents ) represent a significant market. Nearly four out of ten responding students indicated they rode the bus. For students who do ride Beeline or LCF Shuttle, 37 percent wanted a free ride with their student ID. Of students who do not ride the bus currently, 21 percent reported they wanted a free ride with their student ID.

There is potential opportunity —and demand —for later weekday service. Fifteen percent of respondents reported returning home between 8 and 10pm. This is consistent with current bus rider suggestions for later service during the week.

5.2 Community Organizations and Stakeholders

The Beeline relies on lists of community organizations and potential stakeholders that have been developed by the City of Glendale and Metro over time. The Beeline has not received expressions of interest for presentations from any community organizations or potential stakeholders.

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5.3 Public Participation Plan Goals and Outreach Strategies

Glendale Beeline has established the following Public Participation Plan (PPP) Goals:

• To utilize effective means of increasing awareness and obtaining input on public transit issues from all interested residents and businesses;

• To develop effective means of encouraging parti cipation by all constituencies, including minority and Limited- English-Proficient (LEP) populations and other constituencies that may be traditionally difficult to reach.

Section 5.1 listed many outreach strategies that have been used in the recent past . These strategies follow the basic themes of inform, encourage, and listen:

• Post public notices in multiple languages on all vehicles and on the City’s website; • Provide take-ones in multiple languages at public counters throughout the Beeline service area;
• Inform the media and use the media to inform current and potential customers as well as interested citizens;
• Schedule multiple meetings at convenient times;
• Hold meetings in locations accessible by public transportation; • Broadcast meetings live on the City’s cable access television station and make recorded meetings available on-line at any time;
• Make it easy to participate by phone, in person, via written communication, and electronically, with each point of access accommodating any language group; • Coordinate with community groups to encourage participation, especially in minority and LEP communities;
• Respond to all input and comments.

Figure 1 shows minority and low-income census tracts within the Glendale Beeline service area, with an overlay of transit service. FTA Title VI guidance describes minority census tracts as those census tracts with a higher proportion of minority population than the service area as a whole, and low -income census tracts as those census tracts with a higher proportion of low -income population than the service area as a whole. The map key shows which tracts have above - average minority population, which have above average low-income population, and which have above average minority and low-income populations. The local fixed routes operated by Glendale Beeline and other operators such as Metro are also shown on this map. Table 1 shows actual numbers and percentages for minority groups and low -income residents in each census tract.

Percentages in bold in Table 1 indicate a higher proportion of either minority population or low - income population in that census tract than in the service area as a whole.

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Figure 1
Minority and/or Low Income Census Tracts within the Glendale Beeline Service Area

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Table 1
Numbers and Percentages of Minority and Low-Income Populations by Census Tract Census
Tract
Total
Population
Minority
Population
% minority
population
Population
for whom
Poverty
Status is
Determined
Population
with Income
in the past
12 months
below
poverty level
% in
poverty
3001 6,862 3,396 49.5% 6,838 300 4.39%
3002 5,382 2,712 50.4% 5,382 164 3.05%
3003.01 6,399 2,404 37.6% 6,399 259 4.05%
3004 5,732 3,340 58.3% 5,716 241 4.22%
3005.01 2,785 1,504 54.0% 2,767 110 3.98%
3005.03 5,063 2,778 54.9% 5,063 648 12.80%
3006.01 6,010 3,111 51.8% 5,932 615 10.37%
3006.02 3,326 1,399 42.1% 3,193 209 6.55%
3007.01 4,988 1,484 29.8% 4,988 514 10.30%
3007.02 5,882 1,242 21.1% 5,882 612 10.40%
3008 7,172 3,093 43.1% 7,139 386 5.41%
3009.01 5,285 1,686 31.9% 5,285 115 2.18%
3009.02 2,046 590 28.8% 2,046 68 3.32%
3010 5,552 2,071 37.3% 5,542 538 9.71%
3011 7,140 1,609 22.5% 7,117 495 6.96%
3012.03 4,042 1,204 29.8% 4,042 523 12.94%
3012.04 5,018 1,964 39.1% 4,915 712 14.49%
3012.05 2,102 481 22.9% 2,102 112 5.33%
3012.06 5,361 1,387 25.9% 5,361 731 13.64%
3013 1,971 344 17.5% 1,971 119 6.04%
3014 3,803 967 25.4% 3,803 148 3.89%
3015.01 1,752 413 23.6% 1,752 23 1.31%
3015.02 7,242 1,507 20.8% 7,242 1,477 20.39%
3016.01 5,396 1,616 29.9% 5,343 801 14.99%
3016.02 3,897 2,465 63.3% 3,803 414 10.89%
3017.01 2,780 1,046 37.6% 2,780 447 16.08%
3017.02 6,160 2,575 41.8% 6,073 938 15.45%
3018.01 5,428 2,368 43.6% 5,428 1,123 20.69%
3018.02 5,487 2,430 44.3% 5,487 907 16.53%
3019.01 4,267 1,077 25.2% 4,260 400 9.39%
3019.02 3,279 1,191 36.3% 3,180 420 13.21%
3020.02 3,944 1,580 40.1% 3,933 1,198 30.46%
3020.03 3,663 1,003 27.4% 3,636 662 18.21%
3020.04 4,055 1,463 36.1% 4,047 801 19.79%
3021.02 5,888 2,386 40.5% 5,865 374 6.38%
3021.03 5,089 1,740 34.2% 5,087 1,229 24.16%
3021.04 3,662 2,067 56.4% 3,528 247 7.00%
3022.01 3,785 1,083 28.6% 3,785 817 21.59%
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Table 1 continued
Numbers and Percentages of Minority and Low-Income Populations by Census Tract Census
Tract
Total
Population
Minority
Population
% minority
population
Population
for whom
Poverty
Status is
Determined
Population
with Income
in the past
12 months
below
poverty level
% in
poverty
3022.02 5,146 1,996 38.8% 5,146 1,467 28.51%
3023.01 3,656 1,719 47.0% 3,514 492 14.00%
3023.02 5,487 3,499 63.8% 5,348 1,138 21.28%
3024.01 7,303 4,161 57.0% 7,211 886 12.29%
3025.03 3,878 1,783 46.0% 3,878 791 20.40%
3025.04 3,783 2,106 55.7% 3,783 806 21.31%
3025.05 4,281 1,976 46.2% 4,239 758 17.88%
3025.06 3,375 1,297 38.4% 3,260 779 23.90%
4605.01 5,306 2,766 52.1% 5,294 194 3.66%
4605.02 4,771 2,348 49.2% 4,759 78 1.64%
4606 5,199 2,311 44.5% 5,199 162 3.12%
4607 5,102 2,109 41.3% 5,102 232 4.55%
TOTAL 234,982 94,847 233,445 27,680
AVERAGE 40.4% 11.86%
Source: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2022, Tables B03002 and B17001 Bold percentages indicate a higher proportion of minority population or low-income population in that census tract than in the service area as a whole.

All census tracts that are both minority and low -income are well -served by the existing transit network. A few very large minority tracts (in Chevy Chase Canyon and in northeast La Cañada Flintridge are not well-served, but these are not low-income tracts.

Metro bus routes play an important role within the City of Glendale, and the Glendale Beeline works closely with Metro service planning staff on transit -related public outreach within the City.

Metro’s most recent Public Participation update in 2022 may be found on the Metro website at https://www.metro.net/projects/public-participation-plan-development/.

The Glendale Beeline also consults FTA’s Circular 4703.1, Environmental Justice Policy Guidance for Federal Transit Administration Recipients , which includes examples of effective strategies for engaging minority and low-income populations.

5.4 Actions to Encourage Public Participation

The Glendale Beeline pursues the strategies noted in the previous section during major planning studies or when major changes to the transit system are being proposed. Public participation is encouraged in the early stages of these studies, when input can help to shape the eventual recommendations. The Beel ine is also proactive in keeping its major stakeholders, including community groups in minority and LEP neighborhoods, informed throughout the course of major studies.

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6. Information Regarding the Racial Breakdown of Transit -related Policy Boards or Committees

Recipients that have transit -related, non -elected planning boards, advisory councils or commissions, or similar committees, the membership of which is selected by the recipient, must provide a table depicting the racial breakdown of the membership of those committees, and a description of efforts made to encourage the participation of minorities on such committees.

The City Council of the City of Glendale is the governing body with decision making authority over the Glendale Beeline. City Councilmembers are elected officials.

7. Service Standards

The City of Glendale is required to adopt quantitative system -wide service standards necessary to guard against discriminatory service design or operations decisions. Glendale’s fixed route standards are described below. Beeline staff is using these standards in making decisions regarding routes and specific trips.

a) Vehicle Load

The fixed route vehicle load standard is 150% of seated capacity. Overcrowding, if it occurs, should be of short duration (six stops or fewer). The Dial -A-Ride vehicle load standard is 100% of seated capacity. Beeline staff reviews load data collected in line-by-line analyses, ride checks, and also monitors peak loads in response to passenger complaints and/or operator comments.

b) Vehicle Headway

Beeline routes should operate with no more than 60- minute headway. Prevailing fixed-route headways (with some variation throughout the day) are presented in Table 2.

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Table 2
Prevailing Headways on Glendale Beeline Routes
Route Weekday Headway Saturday Headway Sunday Headway
1 10 10 10
3 15-40 25 --
4 10 20 20
5 18 34-38 --
6 20 20 --
7 25-40 40 --
8 20 30 --
11 Express Scheduled to meet trains -- --
12 Express Scheduled to meet trains -- --
33 LCF Shuttle 40-50 -- --
34 LCF Shuttle 3 trips each direction in
afternoon -- --

Headways are not applicable to Dial-A-Ride service as all trips are reservation based.

c) On-Time Performance

Fixed route on-time performance is defined as 90 percent on-time for each route, measured on all trips at all timepoints in the system. Beeline is considered on-time at 1 minute early and up to 5 minutes late at any timepoint. Route schedules were adjust ed as needed to reflect actual running times.

Dial-A-Ride on-time performance is defined as 90 percent on -time for each trip. Dial -A-Ride is considered on-time at 10 minutes before and up to 20 minutes after a scheduled pick-up time.

d) Service Availability

The Beeline’s service area extends well beyond the City of Glendale. The proposed standard for service availability is that fixed route service should be distributed so that 85% of the residents of the City of Glendale have access to fixed route bus service within one-half mile. Because Metro service complements Beeline service, the City of Glendale considers all transit services when setting this performance standard. Figure 2 shows that 91.1 percent of the residents of the City of Glendale are within one-half mile of a transit route. The maximum distance between bus stops is no more than one-half mile. Dial-A-Ride service is available for 100% of the service area. 46 of 606

Figure 2
City of Glendale Population Proximity to Transit Routes

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8. Service Policies

The City of Glendale is required to adopt system-wide service policies necessary to guard against service design and operational policies that have disparate impacts. System-wide policies differ from service standards in that they are not necessary based on a quantitative threshold.

a) Distribution of Transit Amenities

Each of the jurisdictions served by Glendale Beeline and Metro provide streetscape furnishings for use by the transit system. A pproximately 31% of bus stop locations in the Beeline service area are furnished with shelters, and an additional 73% of stops are furnished with benches. The City of Glendale installs benches and trash receptacles at stops with medium and high levels of passenger activity as the right-of-way allows. Furnishings are distributed along all routes in the service area.

b) Vehicle Assignment

Fixed route vehicles are randomly assigned from one garage, with the exception of LCF Shuttle vehicles that are assigned to the La Cañada Flintridge service. Smaller vehicles may be assigned to routes where turning radii require shorter vehicles. The City owns 41 and La Cañada Flintridge owns 3 heavy duty transit vehicles, as shown in Table 3.

The City of Glendale’s fleet has an average age of 10.43 years. Thirty-five (35) vehicles are used in peak service.

Table 3
Fixed-Route Vehicle Inventory
# of
Buses Manufacturer Model Year Fuel
Type
Seated
Capacity
Standing
Capacity
2 New Flyer C40LF 2005 CNG 40 65
7 New Flyer C35LF 2009 CNG 30 55
2 New Flyer C40LF 2009 CNG 40 54
4 New Flyer C40LF 2012 CNG 40 69
10 New Flyer C40LF 2013 CNG 38 73
9 New Flyer XN40 2016 CNG 40 117
2 Gillig 40ILFBRT 2019 CNG 38 111
5 New Flyer XN35 2020 CNG 32 65
1 – LCF New Flyer C35LF 2001 CNG 30 55
1 – LCF New Flyer C35LF 2009 CNG 30 55
1 – LCF New Flyer XN35 2016 CNG 30 55
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The City of Glendale owns 10 Dial-A-Ride vehicles), as shown in Table 4. The average age of these vehicles is 9.7 years.

Table 4
Dial-A-Ride Vehicle Inventory
# of
Vehicles Manufacturer Model Year Fuel
Type Seats Seats with
Wheelchair
1 El Dorado Nat. Uplander/American 2008 Gasoline 4 4+1 1 Ford/Braun E350 Extended Body 2008 Gasoline 8 4+2
1 Ford/Braun E350 Extended Body 2009 Gasoline 8 4+2
1 El Dorado Nat. F550/Aero 2016 Gasoline 26 20-4
4 Dodge/Braun Grand Caravan RT/
Entervan 2017 Gasoline 4 4+1
2 Chevy/ARBOC Spirit of Mobility 2017 Gasoline 21 15+2

Since these vehicles are used in demand responsive service, they are randomly assigned daily trips as maintenance schedules allow. Six vehicles are used in peak service, depending on demand.

c) Transit Security

Both fixed route and paratransit vehicles are equipped with a surveillance system. Beeline and Dial-A-Ride staffs participate in ongoing safety and security training programs. If a security related incident occurs within the City of Glendale, dispatch will call the Glendale Police Department. If the incident occurs outside the City, dispatch will call the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

9. Equity Analysis

A Title VI Equity Analysis is required during the planning stage, for facilities for bus storage or maintenance or transit operations centers, “with regard to where a project is located or sited to ensure the location is selected without regard to race, color, or national origin.” The Glendale Beeline opened a new Beeline maintenance facility in 2020. The facility is located in an industrial area and complies with all zoning requirements of the City. Its location is very close to the previous facility.

10. Documentation of Council Actions Related to Title VI

An agency’s Title VI Program must be approved by the recipient’s appropriate governing entity responsible for policy decisions prior to submission to FTA. A copy of the resolution, motion, meeting minutes, or similar documentation to verify the governing entity’s consideration, awareness, and approval of Glendale’s Title VI Program will be included as Appendix C in this document.

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APPENDIX A
Title VI Complaint Procedures

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City of Glendale, Public Works Department
Transit Division

SOP for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Complaint Procedures Updated 4-3-2024

A. PURPOSE

The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance and instructions necessary to carry out the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (“DOT” or the “Department”) Title VI regulations (49 CFR part 21.9(b) regarding Title VI complaints and related recordkeeping. Please see Attachment A - List of References for regulatory policies.

B. POLICY

The City of Glendale is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color, or national origin as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

Glendale Beeline and Glendale Dial-A-Ride
No person or group of persons will be discriminated against with regard to fares, routing, scheduling, or quality of transportation service that Glendale furnishes, on the basis of race, color, or national origin. In addition, the frequency of service, age and quality of Glendale vehicles assigned to routes, and location of routes will not be determined on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

C. TITLE VI COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

1. Who May File a Complaint
Any person who believes that they have, individually, or as a member of any specific class of persons, been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin may file a Title VI complaint with the City of Glendale.

A complaint must be filed within 180 days after the date of the alleged discrimination.

Written complaints may be filed with:

City of Glendale
Department of Public Works, Transit Division
1759 Gardena Ave., 2
nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91204

A Title VI Complaint Form may be used to file a complaint. See Attachment B.

In addition to the Title VI complaint process at the City of Glendale, a complainant may file a Title VI transit related complaint with the:

U.S. Department of Transportation
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Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590

2. How to File a Title VI Complaint
Any person who believes they have been discriminated against may file a signed, written complaint within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the date of alleged discrimination. The Public Works Department staff will assist with writing a complaint if the complainant is unable to do so.

The complaint should include the following information:
• Complainant name, address, and contact information (i.e., telephone number, email address, etc.)
• How, when, where, and why the complainant believes he/she was discriminated against. Include the location, names, and contact information of any witnesses.

The complaint may be filed in writing with the City of Glendale at:

City of Glendale
Department of Public Works, Transit Division
1759 Gardena Ave., 2
nd Floor
Glendale, CA 91204

Complainants may also file a Title VI transit related complaint with an external entity such as the FTA, other federal or state agency, or a federal or state court.

However, should a complaint be filed with the City of Glendale and an external entity simultaneously, the external complaint will supersede the City complaint and the City’s complaint procedures will be suspended pending the external entity’s findings.

3. Processing Complaints
All complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in a service or benefit provided by the City of Glendale transit services will be recorded on the Title VI Complaint Log. See Attachment C for a sample of the log. The Public Works Department staff will provide appropriate assistance to complainants, including those persons with disabilities, or who are limited in their ability to communicate in English.

In instances where additional information is needed for assessment or investigation of the complaint, the Public Works Department staff will contact the complainant within 15 working days. Failure of the complainant to provide the requested information by a certain date may result in the administrative closure of the complaint.

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The Public Works Department will investigate a written Title VI complaint within ten (10) working days of receiving the complaint. Based upon all of the information received, the Department will prepare a written response. The Department will send the response to the complainant and advise the complainant of his/her right to file a complaint externally.

The complainant also will be advised of his/her right to appeal the response to federal and state authorities as appropriate. The City of Glendale will use its best efforts to respond to a Title VI complaint within sixty (60) working days of its receipt of such a complaint, unless a complaint is filed with the City and an external entity simultaneously as noted previously.

Attachment List
Attachment A: List of References
Attachment B: Title VI Complaint Form
Attachment C: Title VI Complaint Log

Prepared By:

Martha D’Andrea, Transit Manager

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Attachment A
List of References
a. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. Section 2000d). b. Federal Transit Laws, as amended (49 U.S.C. Chapter 53 et seq.). c. DOT regulation, 49 CFR part 21, “Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation—Effectuation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964” (June 18, 1970, unless otherwise noted).
d. Section 12 of FTA’s Master Agreement, FTA MA 21 (October 1, 2014), or later. 54 of 606

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Attachment B
City of Glendale
Title VI Complaint Form

Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act requires that “No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

The following information is necessary to assist us in processing your complaint. Should you require any assistance in completing this form, please let us know.

Complete and return this form to City of Glendale, Department of Public Works, Transit Division, 1759 Gardena Ave., 2
nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91204

1. Complainant’s Name
Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone (home): (cell):

Email:

2. Person discriminated against (if someone other than the complainant):

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone (home): (cell):

Email:

3. Which of the following best describes the reason you believe the discrimination took place? Was it because of your:
a. Race/Color: 
b. National Origin: 

4. What date did the alleged discrimination take place? _______________________

5. In your own words, describe the alleged discrimination. Explain what happened and whom you believe was responsible. Please use the back of this form if additional space is required.

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6. Have you filed this complaint with any other federal, state, or local agency; or with any federal or state court? Yes:  No:  If you answered “No” skip to Question 8.

If yes, check each box that applies:

Federal agency  State agency  Local agency 
Federal court  State court 

7. If you answered “yes” to Question 6, please provide information about a contact person at the agency/court where the complaint was filed.

Name:

Address:

City: State: _ Zip Code:

Telephone Number:

Email:

8. Please sign below. You may attach any written materials or other information that you think is relevant to your complaint.

Complainant’s Signature Date
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Attachment C
City of Glendale
Title VI Complaint Log

In compliance with 49 CFR Section 21.9(b), the City of Glendale maintains a list of active title VI investigations related to the City’s public transit program that allege discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

Date Filed
Complainant
Status
Summary of Allegations Actions Taken

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APPENDIX B
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan

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City of Glendale
Department of Public Works, Transit Division

Program to Meet Requirements
Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to
Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons
As a Federal Transit Administration
Subrecipient

May 2024

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I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE

The City of Glendale operates a local public transit system known as Glendale Beeline and a paratransit service for the elderly and disabled known as Dial-A-Ride. Both transit programs serve Glendale, La Canada Flintridge and the unincorporated areas of Montrose and La Crescenta with a population of approximately 237 ,000 residents. Beeline service is primarily a community circulator that supports the regional bus service operated by the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro).

The City of Glendale is a subgrantee to Metro by way of its Call for Projects grant making process and Section 5310 grant opportunities, and discretionary FTA grant programs which results in the award of federal funding. Due to its geographic location and population density, the transit service understandably has interactions with individuals with varying degrees of ability to speak and/or understand English. As a recipient of federal transit funding, the City of Glendale has developed this Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan to address the City’s responsibilities to provide meaningful access to transit service by individuals with limited English language skills.

Glendale’s LEP Plan is based on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s policy guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons (DOT LEP Guidance, Federal Register, vol. 70, no. 239, pp. 74087–74100, December 14, 2005), the related handbook for Public Transit Providers prepared by the FTA Office of Civil Rights, April 13, 2007, and FTA Circular 4702.1B, dated October 1, 2012.

This LEP Plan will demonstrate the efforts that the City has undertaken to make its service as accessible as possible to all persons irrespective or their ability to communicate using the English language. Additionally, the City welcomes any comments or suggestions that would further improve the effectiveness of this LEP Plan. Comment s or suggestions may be submitted at GlendaleBeeline.com or by calling 818-548-3960.

II. REGULATORY GUIDANCE

Individuals, who have a limited ability to read, write, speak or understand English are Limited English Proficient or “LEP”. The City utilized the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) LEP Guidance Handbook and performed a four factor analysis to develop its LEP Plan. The U.S.

Department of Transportation handbook, titled “Implementing the Department of Transportation’s Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons: A Handbook for Public Transportation Providers, (April 13, 2007) “ (hereinafter “Handbook”), states that Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., and its implementing regulations provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that receives Federal financial assistance (Handbook, page 5). The Handbook further adds that Title VI prohibits conduct that has a disproportionate effect on LEP persons because such conduct constitutes national origin discrimination (Handbook, page 5).

Executive Order 13166 of August 16, 2000 states that recipients of Federal financial assistance must take reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to their programs and activities by LEP persons (Handbook, page 6) and that recipients should use the DOT LEP Guidance to determine how best to comply with statutory and regulatory obligations to provide meaningful access to the 60 of 606

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benefits, services, information and other important portions of their programs and activities for individuals who are LEP (Handbook, page 6).

III. FOUR-FACTOR ANALYSIS

The analysis provided in this report has been developed in order to ensure that the City provides language assistance to Li mited English Proficient (LEP) persons. This analysis is based upon (and follows) the “Four Factor Analysis” presented in the Implementing the Department of Transportation’s Policy Guidance Concerning Recipients’ Responsibilities to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons, dated April 13, 2007.

The analysis that follows has been completed to identify areas where the City can expect to encounter LEP individuals in its operation of transit services and to determine whether the City’s efforts are sufficient to ensure that LEP individuals are not prevented from using the services that the Glendale Beeline and Dial-A-Ride programs provide.

As part of the fourth factor of this analysis, this Plan will also include information on future goals and tasks for the City to pursue regarding community involvement.

Factor 1: The Number and Proportion of LEP Persons Served or Encountered in the Eligible Service Population

DOT guidance for this first factor says, “The greater the number or proportion of LEP persons from a particular language group served or encountered in the eligible service population, the more likely language services are needed.”

A. How LEP individuals interact with the transit agency

The City of Glendale has provided fixed route and paratransit service since 1984. In the course of providing this service, the City has interacted with individuals who have limited proficiency in English. Major points of contact with LEP individuals are the customer service call center and on fixed-route buses and demand response vehicles. In recent history, the most common languages spoken within the transit service area after English are Spanish and Armenian. The City has instituted a number of practices in order to ensure that all those seeking service f rom the City have access to Beeline and Dial-A-Ride information and services.

1) Customer Service Call Center
The customer service function is operated by transit staff trained to provide assistance to persons with limited English proficiency and to hearing impaired persons in a competent and effective manner to ensure their access to transportation services. The Customer Service Center is staffed with English, Spanish and Armenian speaking agents to respond to and assist non -English speaking and hearing-impaired customers. Third party live translation service is used for all other languages.

In FY 2022-23, the call center received a monthly average of 680 calls. On average, 136 calls per month were in languages other than English, with an average of 45 calls in Spanish and 91 calls in Armenian. There were zero calls received in a language other than English, Spanish, or Armenian.
2) Drivers
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Most Beeline and Dial -A-Ride drivers speak a language other than English and can answer service questions in the field from customers.

B: Identification of LEP communities, and assessing the number or proportion of LEP persons from each language group to determine the appropriate language services for each language group

The U.S. Census Bureau compiles data in its American Community Survey (ACS). Among the data collected is information on primary language spoken at home and the ability to speak English.

Categories include whether individuals indicate they speak English “very well” or “less than very well.” This report uses the 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates as the basis for much of the analysis that follows. The LEP population consists of those individuals who speak other languages AND speak English “less than very well.”

Table 6 provides information on the LEP population in the Beeline service area. Figure 3 shows a map of the Beeline service area. As presented in Table 5, 27.8% (or 62,170) of the 223,615 9 residents over 5 years old within the Glendale Beeline service area reported that they spoke English less than “very well.” Of those residents who do not speak English very well, over half (13.7% of the total service area population or 30,745 individuals) indicated that they were able to communicate in Armenian and an additional 4.6% of the total service are population (or 10,246 individuals) indicated that they were able to communicate in Spanish.

The FTA Title VI guidance refers to the US Department of Justice Safe Harbor Provision, which has been adopted by USDOT. The Safe Harbor Provision stipulates that “if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five percent or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient’s written translation obligations.” Under this provision, the Glendale Beeline would offer strong evidence of compliance with LEP requirements if it provides translations of its vital documents into Armenian and Spanish.

It would be financially burdensome for the Glendale Beeline to translate vital documents into the other languages listed in Table 5 (Korean, Tagalog, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Persian). The agency’s policy is to offer oral translations i f there is ever a request for translation into these languages.

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Table 5
Language Proficiency in the Beeline Service Area
Languages Spoken and English
Proficiency
Population Age 5
and Over
Percent of Population
Age 5 and Over
All languages 223,615 100.0%
English only 85,750 38.3%
Language other than English 137,865 61.7%
Speak English less than “very well:” 62,170 27.8%

Armenian* 69,175 30.9%
Speak English less than “very well:”*** 30,745 13.7%
Spanish 29,167 13.0%
Speak English less than “very well:” 10,246 4.6%
Korean 10,495 4.7%
Speak English less than “very well:” 5,884 2.6%
Tagalog 8,225 3.7%
Speak English less than “very well:” 2,688 1.2%
Russian** 3,428 1.5%
Speak English less than “very well:” 1,559 0.7%
Chinese 3,353 1.5%
Speak English less than “very well:”*** 1,354 0.6%
Arabic 2,916 1.3%
Speak English less than “very well:” 1,357 0.6%
Persian* 2,423 1.1%
Speak English less than “very well:”*** 969 0.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Five-Year American Community Survey, Table B16001 Languages spoken by at least one thousand persons shown individually *Armenian and Persian not broken out in 2022 , all speakers estimated using percentage of all languages classified as Indo-European from 2015
**Russian not broken out in 2022, estimated using percentage of Russian, Polish, or other Slavic languages from 2015
***Speak English less than “very well” calculated using percentages from 2022 Five-Year American Community Survey, Table B16001 for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, Metro Division

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Figure 3
Glendale Beeline Service Area

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Table 6 presents the data for LEP populations in the Beeline service area by census tract.

Table 6
LEP Populations in the Beeline Service Area by Language and Census Tract

Census
Tract
Population
for Whom
Language
Is
Determined
% Armenian
LEP
% Spanish
LEP
% Korean
LEP
% Tagalog
LEP
% Russian
LEP
% Chinese
LEP
% Arabic
LEP
% Persian
LEP
3001 6565 5.4% 2.4% 7.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
3002 5010 3.1% 0.9% 7.9% 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1%
3003.01 6039 13.4% 0.4% 6.5% 0.0% 0.7% 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
3004 5204 3.6% 1.8% 11.3% 1.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.2% 0.1%
3005.01 2710 4.1% 3.4% 6.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.6% 0.1%
3005.02 4853 4.4% 2.4% 10.0% 0.2% 0.5% 1.2% 0.5% 0.1%
3006.01 5663 9.4% 5.7% 8.1% 0.1% 0.4% 0.0% 0.1% 0.3%
3006.02 3128 4.7% 1.3% 1.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
3007.01 4880 17.9% 0.8% 1.8% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
3007.02 5569 21.4% 1.6% 2.3% 0.0% 0.9% 1.1% 0.6% 0.7%
3008 6871 8.9% 0.5% 2.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3%
3009.01 5112 9.2% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.8% 2.4% 3.8% 0.3%
3009.02 1996 12.9% 1.2% 1.8% 1.5% 0.2% 0.8% 0.5% 0.4%
3010 5018 15.8% 2.3% 0.2% 1.3% 0.4% 0.0% 0.7% 0.5%
3011 6712 16.3% 1.4% 1.4% 0.1% 0.6% 0.1% 1.2% 0.5%
3012.03 3877 18.8% 0.8% 2.5% 0.2% 0.8% 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%
3012.04 4702 15.5% 5.3% 2.0% 2.5% 0.9% 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
3012.05 1978 19.2% 2.0% 0.3% 0.6% 1.2% 0.7% 0.4% 0.6%
3012.06 5183 23.3% 0.9% 0.8% 0.7% 0.0% 0.3% 1.7% 0.7%
3013 1917 11.4% 0.6% 1.1% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.4%
3014 3613 19.8% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6%
3015.01 1685 25.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8%
3015.02 6960 26.4% 1.3% 0.6% 0.0% 1.3% 0.3% 0.0% 0.8%
3016.01 5218 24.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.5% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8%
3016.02 3708 5.2% 14.5% 1.2% 1.7% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
3017.01 2605 14.4% 4.4% 3.9% 0.2% 0.0% 0.1% 0.0% 0.5%
3017.02 5885 18.6% 7.1% 3.0% 2.5% 0.3% 0.0% 1.0% 0.6%
3018.01 5212 12.5% 2.7% 0.7% 1.8% 1.2% 0.7% 1.9% 0.4%
3018.02 5287 13.5% 7.3% 1.5% 2.0% 1.4% 1.0% 0.0% 0.4%
3019.01 4001 22.8% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 1.5% 2.2% 0.7%
3019.02 3199 18.5% 0.8% 2.7% 3.3% 0.7% 10.6% 0.6% 0.6%
3020.02 3700 16.5% 2.7% 0.0% 4.3% 1.2% 0.5% 4.1% 0.5%
3020.03 3499 25.9% 1.9% 0.0% 1.3% 0.5% 0.0% 0.5% 0.8%
3020.04 3897 21.2% 7.4% 0.0% 1.9% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.7%
3021.02 5327 15.1% 6.0% 0.4% 0.9% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0% 0.5%
3021.03 4867 18.8% 5.5% 0.5% 1.0% 1.4% 0.2% 0.6% 0.6%
3021.04 3407 9.7% 9.4% 0.7% 6.1% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3%
3022.01 3643 23.4% 3.6% 0.2% 1.5% 1.1% 0.0% 1.3% 0.7%
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Table 6 continued
LEP Populations in the Beeline Service Area by Language and Census Tract

C. Literacy Skills of LEP populations

The Glendale Beeline has no direct evidence of the literacy skills of LEP populations in their native languages. In the absence of such evidence, translation of documents is assumed to be an effective practice.

D. Whether LEP persons are underserved due to language barriers

The Glendale Beeline has no direct evidence of language barriers resulting in the LEP population being underserved. As shown in Table 5 earlier, the primary languages spoken by the LEP population is Armenian, followed by Spanish. All key documents are cu rrently provided in both languages. As noted above, there are very few occasions when a call is received in a language other than English, Armenian, or Spanish at the customer service call center.

In summary, the City has taken steps to ensure that service area residents wishing to speak with a Customer Services representative will be able to do so in a language that they speak well, either directly or through a third-party translation service.

Factor 2: The Frequency with Which LEP Individuals Come into Contact with the Program

The Federal guidance for this factor recommends that agencies should assess major points of contact with LEP individuals. The assumption is that the more frequent the contact with a particular LEP language group, the more likely enhanced services will be needed.

A. Use of Bus and Dial-a-Ride Service

As noted earlier, one major point of contact with LEP individuals is on- board fixed-route buses and Dial-A-Ride vans. Most Beeline and Dial-A-Ride drivers speak a language other than English and can answer service questions from customers while in the field.

Census
Tract
% Armenian
LEP
% Spanish
LEP
% Korean
LEP
% Tagalog
LEP
% Russian
LEP
% Chinese
LEP
% Arabic
LEP
% Persian
LEP
3022.02 4989 20.7% 6.2% 0.5% 3.5% 0.3% 0.3% 1.7% 0.7%
3023.01 3538 15.1% 7.2% 1.8% 2.7% 0.6% 0.5% 1.4% 0.5%
3023.03 5157 9.8% 18.6% 1.4% 5.9% 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% 0.3%
3024.01 6987 10.1% 19.9% 2.2% 1.8% 0.5% 0.3% 0.0% 0.3%
3025.03 3800 19.2% 9.3% 0.0% 2.8% 1.1% 0.0% 0.3% 0.6%
3025.04 3615 15.5% 14.7% 0.2% 1.3% 1.0% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5%
3025.03 4177 19.5% 14.5% 0.0% 7.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.6%
3025.06 3184 6.5% 4.4% 0.3% 1.3% 2.6% 0.0% 0.7% 0.2%
4605.01 5116 3.3% 0.4% 5.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.1%
4605.02 4497 1.0% 0.4% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0%
4606 4901 6.3% 1.5% 6.5% 0.0% 0.8% 0.4% 0.4% 0.2%
4607 4954 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Total 223615 13.7% 4.6% 2.6% 1.2% 0.7% 0.6% 0.6% 0.4%
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B. Purchase of Passes and Tickets

Beeline passes are sold at various locations throughout Glendale. All City and school district locations have sales personnel that speak multiple languages. Most commercial pass sales locations in Glendale provide English/Spanish and English/Armenian language assistance at each location.

C. Participation in Public Meetings

As part of the 2019 Transit Route Analysis, a multi -lingual, community-wide online survey (e- survey) was conducted to obtain input from the Glendale community and individuals who travel within and through Glendale. To encourage participation by Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals, all materials, including the widely distributed postcards, included information in Armenian and Spanish, and a flyer with survey information in Armenian, English, and Spanish was distributed to interested organizations and churches that serve LEP individuals. Table 7 presents e-survey responses by language.

Table 7
E-Survey Reponses by Language
Language Total Number of
Responses
Percentage of
Responses
English 784 96%
Spanish 24 3%
Armenian 11 1%
Total 819 100%
Source: 2019 E-Survey

A second phase of outreach to stakeholders and the public was conducted to invite input on proposed changes to the Beeline. As part of this effort, five focus groups were conducted: one included ESL students at the Glendale Community College Garfield campus and another was composed of Armenian speakers and LEP individuals at the Armenian Relief Society . The Beeline received numerous p ublic comments on proposed changes by email, phone, and mail ; these were not tracked by language. In response to public comments, the project team made changes to the proposals for Routes 1, 2, 8, and 32 and for the evening pilot A extending hours for late classes at GCC on Monday through Thursday.

Typically, public meetings are scheduled only when major changes to service or fares are proposed. This is an infrequent source of contact, but the Beeline will keep track of LEP participation by language in future public meetings.

City staff has also conducted outreach efforts to senior centers, churches, and civic organizations within the service area. Personnel from the City’s Public Works Department have appeared as guests on one or more of the Armenian cable television networks.

D. Customer Service Interactions

A major point of contact with LEP individuals is the customer service telephone center. The customer service center averages 45 calls in Spanish per month and 91 calls in Armenian per month.
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E. Ridership Surveys

The Beeline generally conducts ridership surveys every five years as part of its Line- by-Line Analysis, although the pandemic disrupted this schedule. The most recent on-board survey was conducted in English, Armenian, and Spanish in November 2018. Topics included trip origins and destinations, extent and history of transit use, customer satisfaction with various service elements and overall service, desired improvements, and rider demographics.

Table 8 shows the number of surveys returned by language. Fourteen percent of the surveys were completed in either Spanish or Armenian. Taken together, respondents completing the survey in a language other than English may be considered the LEP population.

Table 8
On-Board Surveys Returned by Language
Language Number of
Responses
Percentage of
Responses
English 668 86%
Spanish 85 11%
Armenian 26 3%
Total 779 100%
Source: 2018 On-board Survey

Table 9 shows trip purpose by language group. LEP persons were much more likely to be traveling for shopping and much less likely to be traveling for school.

Table 9
Trip Purpose by Language Group
Trip Purpose English LEP
Work 39% 36%
School 26% 16%
Shopping 13% 24%
Visit/personal 7% 10%
Medical 4% 7%
Other 11% 8%
Total 100% 100%
Source: 2018 On-board Survey
Totals may not add to 100 percent due to rounding

Table 10 shows age by language group. LEP persons were much more likely to be in the two older age groups (25 to 61 and 62 and older) , explaining their greater propensity to travel for shopping and for medical purposes and their lesser propensity to travel for school.

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Table 10
Age by Language Group
Age English LEP
17 and under 22% 8%
18 to 24 17% 5%
25 to 61 45% 53%
62 and older 16% 34%
Total 100% 100%
Source: 2018 On-board Survey

Table 11 presents the average overall rating for Beeline service by language group. Ratings were on a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being “very poor” and 4 being “excellent.” The average overall ratings were similar among the LEP and English groups.

Table 11
Overall Rating for Beeline
Service by Language Group
Language Group Average Rating
English 3.58
LEP 3.55
Total 3.57
Source: 2018 On-board Survey

F. Operator Surveys

Operator surveys are not a point of contact for LEP individuals. The Beeline has never conducted an operator survey.

The results for Factor 2 indicate frequent contact with Spanish- speaking individuals, occasional contact with Armenian-speaking individuals, and limited contact with other LEP individuals.

Factor 3: The Nature and Importance of the Program, Activity, or Service Provided to People’s Lives.

The Federal guidance states that the provision of public transportation is a vital service, especially for people without access to a vehicle. The Federal guidance also notes that “a coordinated plan to meet the specific transportation needs of seniors and persons with disabilities will often also meet the needs of LEP persons.”

The Glendale Beeline fixed- route service is our most critical service, followed by Dial-A- Ride service to over 3,000 registered elderly or disabled clients. It should be noted that Access services provides the ADA complementary service throughout Los Angeles County, including the Beeline service area.

Factor 4: The Resources Available to the Recipient for LEP Outreach and Associated Costs

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budget to provide meaningful access for LEP individuals. The guidance notes that “resource and cost issues can often be reduced by technological advances, reasonable business practices, and the shar ing of language assistance materials and services among and between recipients, advocacy groups, LEP populations and Federal agencies.”

Production of major documents in six languages other than the current English, Armenian, and Spanish will result in a n increase in printing and marketing costs for the City. The City of Glendale’s website uses Google Translator to translate anything on the website into any supported language. The City also has voice translating capabilities for calls. The Glendale Beeline proposes to continue to provide access for LEP individuals via website and voice translation. The website translation of major documents will be printed and copies will be available at the Beeline office.

Expanded outreach efforts to LEP populations would require staff time and may require the use of translation services. Community and advocacy groups may be able to assist with translation.

IV. Conclusion to Limited English Proficiency Plan

The City provides fixed-route and paratransit service to an area including the City of Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, and the unincorporated areas of La Crescenta and Montrose. In the transit service area, according to 2022 5-year American Community Survey data, 62,170 residents or

27.8% describe themselves as not able to communicate in English very well. Armenian-speaking residents account for 30,745 of this group, 13.7 percent of the total population, followed by Spanish-speaking residents (10,246 or 4.6 percent of the total population) and Korean-speaking residents (5,884 or 2.6 percent of the total population). The majority of the City’s interactions with individuals who were LEP are with individuals who speak Armenian or Spanish as their primary language. The City has adapted its language services to require telephone operators in the Customer Service function to be bilingual in either English and Spanish or English and Armenian.

The City has taken steps to ensure that all service area residents will be able to talk to a Customer Services representative in a language that they speak well, either directly or through a telephone translation service. The City also uses Google Translator to translate anything on the website into any supported language.

The community groups contacted by Beeline staff have not indicated any problems among their members in terms of utilizing Beeline services or communicating with customer service representatives. The Glendale Beeline will take advantage of opportunities over the next year to expand its contact with non-English speakers.

The Beeline conducted an on- board survey (in English, Armenian, and Spanish) of its existing ridership to determ ine trip origins and destinations, extent and history of transit use, customer satisfaction with various service elements and overall, and desired improvements, and rider demographics. Fourteen percent of the surveys were completed in either Spanish or Armenian.

Some differences in use were noted among the LEP population, primarily related to age (LEP respondents were older). The overall rating of Beeline service was very similar among the LEP (3.55 on a scale of 1 to 4) and non-LEP (3.58) groups.

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for telephone continues to be appropriate. Major documents such as Title VI notices, service and fare changes will be translated on the website via Google Translator and printed in nine languages. The City will note the availability of major documents in these languages and will keep a reasonable supply of major documents in each language. The City will continue to take advantage of community outreach efforts to communicate with LEP individuals and groups and will encourage community groups to provide an interpreter to help individuals who do not speak English well in obtaining transit information from the City.

V. Language Assistance Plan

Introduction

In developing a Limited English Proficiency Plan, FTA guidance recommends the analysis of an implementation plan. Generally, these Language Assistance Plans include the following five elements: 1) Describing LEP populations served; 2) Providing language a ssistance services by language; 3) Providing notice to LEP persons; 4) Monitoring and updating the plan; and 5) Training staff. Below, each of these five elements is addressed.

Element 1: Describing LEP Populations Served

This element relies on the analysis conducted during the LEP four-factor analysis. The City has identified the number and proportion of LEP individuals within its service area. As presented in Tables 5 and 6, 37 percent of the service area population speaks English only. The largest non- English languages spoken in service area are Armenian (31 percent) and Spanish (13 percent).

The LEP population consists of those individuals who speak other languages AND speak English “less than very well.” As noted earlier, the DOJ Safe Harbor Provision stipulates that “if a recipient provides written translation of vital documents for each eligible LEP language group that constitutes five percent or 1,000 persons, whichever is less, of the total population of persons eligible to be served or likely to be affected or encountered, then such action will be considered strong evidence of compliance with the recipient’s written translation obligations.” The Glendale Beeline offers strong evidence of compliance with LEP requirements if it provides translations of its vital documents into:

• Armenian
• Spanish
It would be financially burdensome for the Glendale Beeline to translate vital documents into the other languages listed above in Table 5 (Korean, Tagalog, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, and Persian). The agency’s policy is to offer oral translations if there is ever a request for translation into these languages.

Element 2: Language Assistance Measures

Because of the large Armenian and Spanish speaking populations in the transit service area, the Beeline has printed its key information in transit documents in English, Armenian and Spanish to address the community’s need. The Beeline has added the six other languages shown above to the list of languages in which key documents are translated on the website and then printed. The City provides voice translation for telephone conversations. The Beeline will take advantage of opportunities to expand its outreach to community groups representing LEP populations.

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Element 3: Providing Notice to LEP Persons

Federal guidance provides that once an agency has decided that it will provide language services, it is important that the recipient notify LEP persons of services available free of charge. An agency can provide such information by using some of the following methods: posting signs in intake areas or entry points, stating in outreach documents that language services are available; using an automated telephone voice mail attendant or menu system.

Currently all brochures/timetables have a statement in Armenian and Spanish to call the customer service number for more information. Translation options are available on the City’s website and via voice translators for telephone conversations.

Element 4: Monitoring and Updating the LEP Plan

As mentioned in the four-factor analysis, there are several actions that the City intends to continue during the life of this plan. City staff will continue to:

• Keep a log of customer service call center transactions in languages other than English; • Review the log annually to identify emerging LEP populations; and • Seek advice from and accept requests to meet with community groups who work with LEP populations regarding the best means to communicate with these populations.

Additional improvements may be required as demographics change throughout the transit service area in the years ahead. This Beeline’s LEP Plan confirms through a review of curren t census records that no additional languages need to be added to the list of languages requiring translation.

Element 5: Training Staff

Federal guidance states that staff members of an agency should know their obligations to provide meaningful access to information and services for LEP persons and that all employees in public contact positions should be properly trained. Suggestions for i mplementing this element of the Language Assistance Plan, involve (1) identifying agency staff likely to come into contact with LEP individuals; (2) identify existing staff training opportunities and provide regular re-training for staff for dealing with LEP individual needs; and (3) design and implement LEP training for agency staff.

In the case of the Beeline’s transit service, the most important staff training is for customer service representatives. All customer service representatives and any other personnel that come in contact with the public receive annual training. All staff is trained to coordinate language services to provide exceptional customer service to persons with limited English proficiency.

The Beeline understands the value that its service plays in the lives of individuals who rely on this service, and the importance of any measures undertaken to make that use of system easier. The Beeline is open to suggestions from any quarter, including customers, other transportation agencies with similar experiences with LEP communities, and the general public, regarding additional methods to improve their accessibility to LEP communities.

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both LEP and non- LEP individuals alike. When program staff s are able to communicate effectively with all of their customers, the service provided is more effective, convenient and accessible for all of the agency’s customers. The City of Glendale is committed to taking those reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access for LEP individuals to transit services. 73 of 606

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Appendix C

Documentation of Council Action Related to Title VI

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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: Acceptance of grant funds for Lunch at the Library from the California State Library

1. Motion accepting $8,290 in California State Library funds to support Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 program; and authorizing the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

2. Resolution appropriating $8,290 from the California State Library.

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 21, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Summer Lunch 2024 grant funding will be used to support pop-up library programming at community meal sites for a total grant amount of $8,290. Of the 2.4 million public school students in California who receive a free or reduced-price lunch during the school year, only one out of six receive one during the summer according to the Food Research & Action Center. Additionally, according to the National Summer Learning Association, low-income children typically lose two to three months of reading skills over the summer, which can be mitigated by participating in library Summer Reading programs. To address both challenges, the California State Library provides grant funds to take pop-up libraries — including programming, resources, and book giveaways — to community-based summer meal sites, such as local parks and schools and to support libraries that act as free summer meal sites.

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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the Motion accepting $8,290 in grant funds from the California State Library to support Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 program.

ANALYSIS
This year, Glendale Library, Arts and Culture (GLAC) staff will visit seven community meal sites at GUSD and CSP locations to conduct outreach, sign children up for the Summer Reading Challenge and give away free books for kids to keep. Due to ongoing construction at the Central Library, and library branches’ proximity to other existing meal sites, GLAC will not host a summer lunch site in 2024.

STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
We will be partnering with the Glendale Unified School District and Community Services and Parks Department to provide book giveaways at meal sites.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Lunch at the Library Summer will cost $8,290, which was not included as a part of the FY 2023-24 approved budget. Therefore, staff is requesting for an appropriation of $8,290 from State Grant Revenue. The appropriation request is outlined below:

Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
String)
To (Account String) Funding Source
$8,290 GL:
32610-2750-LAC-00
20-P0000
GL: 45350-2750-
LAC-0020-P0000
PL: LAC01164AG
Library Fund - State
Grant Revenue

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Please consult with your department's attorney to fill out this section.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The City Council may decline to adopt a Motion and Resolution of Appropriation and, thus, forfeit the grant funding.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks Prepared by:

Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, Assistant Director of Library, Arts & Culture Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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C:\INETPUB\WWWROOT\MULTITENANT\TEMP\CC_05212024_MOTION_4E1.PDF MOTION
Moved by Council Member , seconded by Council Member , that the Council of the City of Glendale hereby:

1. Accepts $8,290 in grant funds from the California State Library to support the Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 program, as more fully outlined in the Director of Library, Arts and Culture’s May 21, 2024 Report to the City Council; and

2. Authorizes the City Manager, or a designee, to execute all agreements, amendments, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.

Vote as Follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA ITEM
Report: City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year

1. Motion Establishing City Council Regular Meeting Schedule for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year and Cancelling Specified City Council Meetings

COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 21, 2024 calendar

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Every year prior to the commencement of the new fiscal year, the Council establishes a regular meeting schedule for the upcoming fiscal year. After consulting with the Mayor, the City Manager proposes the regular meeting schedule for the 2024-25 fiscal year as identified in this report.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the Council adopt the Council regular meeting schedule for the 2024-25 fiscal year, including cancelling specified meetings.

ANALYSIS
The City Council’s regular meetings are held on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The Council also holds special meetings from time-to-time as well as joint meetings with other City agencies, as necessary. On an annual basis, the Council adopts a regular meeting schedule per fiscal year by cancelling specified regular meetings.

The regular meeting calendar is generally established to average three regular meetings per month. This balances the need for a calendar sufficient to handle the Council’s robust regular business while providing breaks in the calendar to allow sufficient staff time to prepare reports and undertake other business of the City. It also allows for breaks in the schedule for holidays and winter break. If additional meetings become necessary, the Council can add meetings to the calendar or call special meetings. It should be noted that the City Manager and staff strive to calendar Council items in a manner so that agendas are not overly light, nor overburdened in a manner that makes for excessively heavy agendas.

Taking these factors into account, and after consultation with the Mayor, the City Manager proposes regular meetings for the 2024-25 fiscal year to be held every Tuesday at 6 p.m. except on the following dates, which would be cancelled:
2024
July 2
July 23
August 6
September 24
October 15
October 29
November 26
December 24
December 31
2025
January 21
February 18
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 27
June 17
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
Not applicable.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
This item is exempt from CEQA because there is no reasonable possibility that the proposed action will result in any significant environmental impact.

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.

ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: The Council can modify the proposed regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2024-25.

Alternative 2: The Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Roubik R. Golanian, City Manager
Prepared by:

Michael J. Garcia, City Attorney
Approved by:

Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager

EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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MOTION
Moved by Council Member ____________________________, seconded by Council Member __________________________ that the City Council hereby establishes its regular meeting schedule for the 2024-25 fiscal year to include every Tuesday at 6 p.m., except on those dates set forth below (“Excepted Dates”):
2024
July 2
July 23
August 6
September 24
October 15
October 29
November 26
December 24
December 31
2025
January 21
February 18
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 27
June 17
The regular meetings on the Excepted Dates are hereby cancelled.

Vote as follows:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:
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Attachment 2_GBSC_2023_Ord Intro
1 O
RDINANCE NO. ____________
AN O
RDINANCE ADOPTING THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AS
VOLUME IA, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AS VOLUME IB, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE AS VOLUME IC, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE AS VOLUME II, THE 2022
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AS VOLUME III, THE 2022 CALFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE AS VOLUME IV, THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE AS VOLUME V, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AS VOLUME VI, THE

GLENDALE SECURITY CODE AS VOLUME VII AND THE GLENDALE

COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS
VOLUME VIII AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS

CODE AS VOLUME IX ALL OF WHICH COMPRISE THE BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE, 2023.

B
E IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GLENDALE:

SECTION INT-1. The City of Glendale hereby adopts a Building and Safety Code of the City of Glendale, 2023, hereinafter designated as the “Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023.”
SECTION INT-2. Volume IA. Building Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Building Code as Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 2022 edition, and as copyrighted in 2021 by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall include the Historic Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted in 2021 by the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 8. Said California Building 1 84 of 606

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2 Code and California Historic Building Code are hereby referred to and by such references are incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-3. Volume IB. Residential Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Residential Code as Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Residential Code, 2022 edition, and as copyrighted in 2021 by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Said California Residential Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-4. Volume IC. Existing Building Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Existing Building Code as V
olume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, as published and as copyrighted in 2021 by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes.

Volume 1C of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall also include Appendix Chapter A1, A3, A4 and A6 A-5 of the California Existing Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted in 2021 by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, regarding seismic strengthening provisions for unreinforced masonry bearing 2 85 of 606

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3 wall buildings. Said California Existing Building Code is hereby referred to and by such references is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-5. Volume II. Plumbing Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Plumbing Code as Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Plumbing Code 2022 edition, and as copyrighted in 2021 by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes Said California Plumbing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-6. Volume III. Mechanical Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Mechanical Code as Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Mechanical Code, 2022 edition, and as copyrighted in 2021 by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Said California Mechanical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-7. Volume IV. Electrical Standards.
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4 The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Electrical Code as Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Electrical Code, 2022 edition, and as copyrighted in 2020 to the National Fire Protection Association, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda, annexes and footnotes. Said California Electrical Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-8. Volume V. Housing Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby re-adopts the 1997 Uniform Housing Code as Volume V of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume V of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, and as copyrighted in 1997 by the International Conference of Building Officials, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Said Uniform Housing Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

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5 SECTION INT-9. Volume VI. Fire Safety Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Fire Code as Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Fire Code, 2022 edition, and as copyrighted in 2021 by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Said California Fire Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION INT-10. Volume VII. Security Standards.

Except as otherwise provided herein or as later amended, Volume VII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby re-adopted as the Glendale Security Code, as previously adopted by Ordinance 5937.

SECTION INT-11. Volume VIII. Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Standards.

Except as otherwise provided herein or as later amended, Volume VIII of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby re-adopted as the Commercial and Industrial Property Maintenance Code, as previously adopted by Ordinance 5937.

SECTION INT-12. Volume IX. Green Building Standards.

The City of Glendale hereby adopts the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code as Volume IX of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Except as otherwise provided herein, or as later amended, Volume IX of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be as published in the California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 5 88 of 606

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6 edition, and as published in 2021 by the International Code Council, Inc. and the California Building Standards Commission, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, including all of its tables, indices, appendices, addenda and footnotes. Said California Green Building Standards Code is hereby referred to and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. The voluntary provisions in Appendix Chapter A- 4 and Chapter A-5 are not adopted as mandatory compliance features at this time.

SECTION INT-13. Effect of Code on Past Actions and Obligations. The adoption of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, does not affect any civil lawsuit instituted or filed or prosecutions for ordinance violations committed on or prior to the effective date of said Code, does not waive any fee or penalty due and unpaid prior to the effective date of said Code, and does not affect the validity of any bond or cash deposit posted, filed or deposited pursuant to the requirements of any ordinance.

SECTION INT-14. References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of the former Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020. Ordinance No. 5937 and No. 5861 of the City of Glendale and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.

SECTION INT-15. Penalty. Unless otherwise provided in said Code, any person violating any provision of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment in the City jail or the County jail of 6 89 of 606

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7 the County of Los Angeles for a term not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.

SECTION INT-16. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision of application, and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are severable.

SECTION INT-17. Effective Date, Exceptions. This ordinance becomes effective and shall be in full force on January 1, 2023; provided, however that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued, and the applicant may proceed with the construction in strict compliance with former Building and Safety Code, 2017, provided however physical construction is started within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion according to said former Building and Safety Code, 2020.

SECTION INT-18. Four-Fifths Vote. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance by a vote of four-fifths (4/5 ths) of the members of the Council
of the City of Glendale and shall cause a summary of the same to be published once in the official newspaper of said City.
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1 VOLUME IA. BUILDING STANDARDS

SECTION IA-1. Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION IA-2. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 101.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures.

Exception: Detached one-and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (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 as adopted and amended as Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code. [A] 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall not apply unless specifically adopted.

SECTION IA-3. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.10.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as fol lows:
104.10.2 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.
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2 SECTION IA-4. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.11.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
104.11.5 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.

S ECTION IA -5. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.1 Required. Any owner or owner’s 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 this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

Parking lots shall not be paved, improved, striped, or restriped unless a separate permit for each parking lot has first been obtained from the building official.

Exception: A separate permit shall not be required to pave, improve, stripe, or restripe a parking lot when such work is included in the scope of another project for which a building permit has been issued and when the design of such parking lot was included in the plan check review of such project.

SECTION IA-6. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read to read as f ollows:
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3 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 107.

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.

8. Pay plan review and permit fees as required by this Chapter 1 Division II.

SECTION IA-7. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.3.1.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020, is hereby added to read as follows:
105.3.1.1 Electric vehicle charging station review process. 105.3.1.1.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This Section is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
105.3.1.1.2 Definitions.
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4 with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Section, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
(b) “Electric vehicle charging space” means a space intended for charging electric vehicles.
(c) “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
(d) “Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. Electronic mail or email.
b. The internet.
c. Facsimile.
105.3.1.1.3. Expedited permitting process. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations and electrical vehicle charging spaces, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations and electrical charging spaces shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
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5 105.3.1.1.4 Permit application processing.
(a) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and electric vehicle charging space will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. (b) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance. (c) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the 12 95 of 606

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6 Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant. 105.3.1.1.5. Technical Review.
(a) It is the intent of this Section to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations and electric vehicle charging spaces by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations and charging spaces so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station and electric vehicle charging space could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
(b) In the technical review of a charging station and charging space, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station and electric vehicle charging space permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
105.3.1.1.6. Electric vehicle charging space installation requirements. (a) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability. 13 96 of 606

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7 (b) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(c) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.
(d) Electric vehicle charging space shall comply with the provisions in Chapter 11A or Chapter 11B of the California Building Code.

SECTION IA-8. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.3.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one-year after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days.

The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. [OSHPD 1, 1R, 2, 4 & 5] Time limitation shall be in accordance with the California Administrative Code, Chapter 7, Section 7-129.

SECTION IA-9. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.3.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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8 Section 105.3, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Chapter 1 Division, Section [A] 109.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Chapter 1 Division II, Section [A] 107.3.4.1, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution.

In granting any extension the building official may require compliance with any new regulation.

In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. The new plan review fee shall be one half the amount required for a new plan review, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on an expired application the applicant shall comply with all applicable new regulations.

SECTION IA-10. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Work shall be considered suspended or abandoned if the building official determines that substantial work has not been performed within the time specified above. Substantial work shall be construed to mean:

1. Measurable work such as, but not limited to, the addition of footings, structural members, flooring, wall covering, etc.
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9 2. The work mentioned in subsection 1 of this Section [A] 105.5 above must constitute 20% of the value of the work for which the permit was issued in any 180 day period for Group R, Division 3 occupancies and 10% for all other occupancies.

Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new permit fee and may be required to comply with all applicable new regulations at the time of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

SECTION IA-11. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.8 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed by the city to incorporate all of the work that the applicant, the applicant’s agent, employees and/or contractors shall carry out. Said proposed work shall be in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto. No city approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions of this code nor shall any vested rights be created for any work performed in violation of this code.

SECTION IA-12. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 107.3.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 107.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge.
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10 It shall be required that all documents submitted for review by the building official shall 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 responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible 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.

Exception: The building official may waive the requirements for a registered design professional when, after reviewing the submitted plans it is determined that the work is minor in nature.

SECTION IA-13. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 109.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.4 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 a fee in addition to the normally established permit fee, equal to 100% of such normally established permit fee, or as otherwise determined by the building official.
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11 SECTION IA-14. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 110.3.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 110.3.5 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 products joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

Exception: Gypsum board and gypsum panel products that are not part of a fire- resistance-rated assembly, a shear assembly or a sound transmission control assembly.

SECTION IA-15. Chapter 1 Division II Section 110.3.9.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
110.3.9.1 Structural observation. For structural observation, see Section 1704 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023.

SECTION IA-16. Chapter 1 Division II Section 110.7 of Volume IA of the Gl endale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
110.7 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This section shall not be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.

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12 To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction.

In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

SECTION IA-17. Chapter 1 Division II Section 113 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 113

BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS

[A] 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of all volumes of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint building and fire board of appeals. The board appointment and composition shall be in accordance with the governing body. The building official or the fire code official shall be an ex-officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The building official shall act as the secretary to said board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the building official and fire code official.
[A] 113.2 Limitations on authority. The building and fire board of appeals shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
[A] 113.3 Qualifications. The board of appeals shall consist of members who are qualified pursuant to Section 2.56.040 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995.

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13 113.4 Procedure for Appeals to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals. 113.4.1 Fee. A non-refundable fee for an appeal shall be established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The building official, fire code official, or both shall review said fee no more than once annually and may, with approval of the City Manager, recommend changes to the City Council.
113.4.2 Application. With the advice of the building official and fire code official, the Building and Fire Board of Appeals shall approve the form of application for appeals.

Such application shall include but not be limited to the following items: address and description of the property involved; statement of all facts upon which the applicant relies; any plans, sketches, or reports to support the applicant’s case or as may be required by the board; the specific section or decision relevant to the applicant’s appeal; a detailed account to the appellant’s position and justification showing how his or her position meets or exceeds Code.
113.4.3 Acceptance and application. Upon filing of a complete application and payment of the fee, the application shall be reviewed by the building official or fire code official, or both, for completeness and conformance with this Code and the board’s adopted policies and procedures. Applications which are found to be complete and compliant shall be accepted and submitted for the board’s consideration. 113.4.4 Public hearing. Upon acceptance of an application, the building official shall set the matter for public hearing and notice shall be given as required by the policies and procedures of the board. The essential facts found at such hearing shall be recorded in the minutes of the board. A copy of the findings and decision of the board shall be 20 103 of 606

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113.4.5 Appeal to City Council. Any person, including any city official, aggrieved by the decision of the building and fire board of appeals, may appeal to the City Council with the time and in the manner provided in chapter 2.88 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995.

SECTION IA-18. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 114.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy, or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Maintenance of a building or structure which was unlawful at the time it was constructed and which would be unlawful under this Code i f constructed after the effective date of such Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of such Code.

SECTION IA-19. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 114.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as fo llows:
[A] 114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a 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 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term of not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such penalty and 21 104 of 606

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15 imprisonment shall not preclude the imposition of any other administrative or judicial civil or criminal remedies under state, federal or local laws.

SECTION IA-20. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 115.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 115.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction or dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order.

SECTION IA-21. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 115.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 115.3 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 guilty of a misdemeanor.

SECTION IA-22. Chapter 1 Division II Section 116.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
116.6 Non-Compliance. Upon failure to comply with the order within the time specified herein, and if no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building official shall file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (i) that the building is an unsafe building and (ii) that the owner has been notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as an unsafe building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all 22 105 of 606

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16 required corrections have been made so that the building is no longer unsafe, whichever is appropriate.

SECTION IA-23. Chapter 1 Division II Section 116.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
116.7 Vacated Buildings. Any unsafe building ordered vacated in accordance with this section shall not be reoccupied until the unsafe conditions have been eliminated. Each such vacated building shall be locked and otherwise secured against entry and the building official shall post thereon a placard stating: “DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE TO OCCUPY, CITY OF GLENDALE.” Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal are completed.

Such notice shall not be removed without written permission of the building official and no person shall enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing the building.

SECTION IA-24. Chapter 1 Division II Section 118 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 118

CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES
118 Temporary Construc tion Toilets. Toilet Facilities Required. No person shall commence or proceed with the erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable, sanitary toilet facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure. Such toilet facilities shall be located upon or within a reasonable distance of the lot, premises, or site upon which such work is being done. 23 106 of 606

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17 In no case shall the line of travel to any facility exceed five hundred feet (500’) (153 M). Toilets may not be placed on the public way.
118.1 Toilet Standards. Every toilet shall be of water flush type and shall be connected to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system built in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code. All toilet structures shall be self-closing; the toilet floor shall be smooth, and screened ventilation shall be provided for the toilet compartment. Where workmen are employed during night hours, the toilet building shall be provided with artificial light. In lieu of flush water closets approved chemical toilets may be provided. Toilets may not be located within 10’ (3054 mm) of a property line.

SECTION IA-25. Chapter 1 Division II Section 119 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 119

ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL
119 On Site Construction Trash and Debris Control Facilit ies Required.

No person shall commence or proceed with erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable on site trash and debris control facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure. On site trash and debris control shall consist of at least a roll off 523 ft³ (15m³) bin. The container shall be emptied often enough so that no storage of trash is outside the bin. The bin shall be removed from the site after the building has passed final inspection or within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the building permit.
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18 Exception: Additions, less than 900 ft ² (84m²), and alterations to Group R, Division 3 occupancies and Group U occupancies need not provide a roll off bin but must store trash and debris in the rear yard in quantities less than 10 ft (3m) wide by 10 ft (3m) long by 4 ft (1.2m) high. All trash and debris whether or not in containers shall be kept 3 ft (912mm) from adjacent property lines.

SECTION IA-26. Chapter 1 Division II Section 120 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 120

DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
120.1 I
ntent. This section establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the City Council. This section does not allow exemptions from the Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, other Codes, or standards. 120.2 Applications of Provisions.
120.2.1 The provisions of this section are applicable following each disaster when a local emergency has been declared by the City Council to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Glendale. The Council may extend the provisions as necessary.
120.2.2 When approved by the building official, the requirements of this section may be waived in favor of repair recommendations included in an engineering evaluation as defined in Section 120.3.
120.3 Definitions. For the purpose of this section 120, the following definitions apply:
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19 120.3.1 “Architect” means an individual licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code. 120.3.2 “Civil Engineer” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
120.3.3 “Current Code” means the edition of the California Building Code, published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the City of Glendale as the Glendale Building and Safety Code, as amended. The edition of said Glendale Building and Safety Code to be applied shall be that edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council.
120.3.4 “Engineering Evaluation” means an evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. Engineering evaluations shall, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair with appropriate opinion of construction cost for those repairs. 120.3.5 “Replacement Value” means the dollar value, as determined by the new building official, of replacing the damaged structure with a new structure of t he same size, construction material and occupancy on the same site. 120.3.6 “Structural Engineer” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice structural engineering and to use the title structural engineer as defined in the S tate of California Business and Professions Code. 120.3.7 “Value of Repair” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of making the necessary repairs to the damaged building. 26 109 of 606

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20 120.4 Repair Criteria.
120.4.1 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.
120.4.2 Building and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:

1. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion(s) may be restored to their pre-disaster condition.

Exception: When the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system shall be repaired and all bracing required by current code shall be installed.

2. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent (10%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, supported elements and supporting elements associated with the damaged elements, shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Cod e.

3. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code.

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21 120.5.
120.5 Repair Criteria for Chimneys.
120.5.1 All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Section 2113 of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:

1. When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion shall be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition.

2. For a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney shall be removed to the top of the fire box.

3. For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney shall be removed from the top to a floor line where sound anchorage is found.

4. In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox shall be removed to the foundation. If this foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation shall be removed and replaced.
120.5.2 Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Section 2113 of the current Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of the current Code when approved by the building official. Such alternate systems shall be designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect.
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22 120.6 Repair Criteria for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Structures. 120.6.1 All buildings as described in Appendix Chapter A1, Section A102.1 of the California Existing Building Code of Volume IC of the Glendale Bui lding and Safety Code that are damaged shall be repaired and strengthened in accordance with provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section 120.4.
120.6.2 Unreinforced masonry buildings damaged less than 50% shall be repaired in accordance with California Existing Building Code, Appendix Chapter A1, Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings of Volume IC of this Code.

SECTION IA-27. Chapter 1 Division II Section 121 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 121

SANDBLASTING
121.1. Sandblasting: Definition. As used in this article, unless the context expressly indicates otherwise, "sandblasting" shall mean the use of air, steam or water containing sand to clean, grind, or cut hard surfaces.
121.2. Dry Sandblasting. Dry sandblasting is prohibited unless authorized by special permission from the building official endorsed upon a permit. Permission for dry sandblasting may be granted only when it is not possible to employ wet sandblasting. When dry sandblasting is permitted, the building official may impose such reasonable and related conditions as he or she may deem necessary for the protection of the public and the adjacent property.
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23 121.3. Use of Canvas. Sandblasting operations shall, at all times, be separated from all adjacent property by canvas or other suitable barrier to prevent the splashing or blowing of water and/or sand thereupon.
121.4. Stoppage of Work. The building official may order the immediate stoppage of sandblasting for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter. Failure of any person to comply immediately with such order shall constitute a misdemeanor.

SECTION IA- 28. Section 202 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
202 Definitions. For the purposes of this section certain term is defined as follows:

INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAINER. A six -sided steel unit originally constructed as a general cargo container used for the transport of goods and materials.

SECTION IA- 29. Section [F] 403.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[F] 403.3 Combination automatic sprinkler/standpipe system. Buildings and structures shall be equipped throughout with a combination automatic sprinkler/ standpipe system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and a secondary water supply in accordance with Section 403.3.3, and the policies of the fire code official. Standpipes shall provide for a looped redundant sprinkler supply at each floor level. A sprinkler water-flow alarm-initiating device and a control valve with a supervisory signal-initiating device shall be provided at each of the lateral connections to the risers on each floor.

SECTION IA-30. Section 403.3.3 of Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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24 [F] 403.3.3 Secondary water supply. An automatic secondary on-site water supply having a usable capacity not less than the hydraulically calculated sprinkler demand, including the hose stream requirement for a duration of not less than 30 minutes, or the fire pump’s listed flow at 100% for a duration of not less than 30 minutes, whichever is greater, shall be provided for high- rise buildings and Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access in Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F as determined by the California Building Code. The Class I standpipe system demand shall not be required to be included in the secondary on-site water supply calculations. In no case shall the secondary on-site water supply be less than 15,000 gallons.

Exception: Existing buildings.

SECTION IA-31. Section 503.2 of Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy. In those cases where lots, or portions of lots, contiguous to one another are owned or occupied by the same person, such lots, or portions of lots, may be considered one lot for the purpose of enforcing Sections 503, 602.1, Table 602, Table 504.4 and Table 506.2 of this Code. In such event, the owner of said lots shall be required to execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the building official on a form approved by the City Attorney. Said covenant and agreement shall, among other things, provide that said lots or portions of lots shall remain as one parcel and the owner thereof shall not sell, transfer or in any way sever any portion of said lots or portions of lots independently from the remaining lots or portions of lots until or unless released from the covenant and agreement by the city. Said covenant and agreement shall be recorded by the Los Angeles County Recorder, shall run with the lot or 31 114 of 606

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25 portions of lots, and shall be binding upon the owner, future owners, encumbrancers, successors, heirs, and assigns. An easement or dedication for public right of way purposes shall not constitute ownership or occupancy under this Section 503.2. The building official is hereby authorized to execute such covenants and agreements on behalf of the City.

SECTION IA-32. Section [F] 903.2.21 of Volume IA of the Glendale Bu ilding and Safety Code, 2023, regarding where automatic sprinkler systems are required, is hereby added to read as follows:

[F] 903.2.21 Where required. Notwithstanding other provisions of the code, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with this section.

Exceptions:

1. When approved by the fire code official, spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunication equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than one-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and two -hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.

2. Automatic fire sprinkler protection for fixed guideway transit systems shall comply with Section 903.2.20.17.
903.2.21.1 New occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new occupancies.

Exceptions:
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26 1. Group B, Group F Divisions 1 and 2, and Group M occupancies, less than 1000 total square feet (92.9 m2).

2. Group S Division 1 occupancies not classified as motor vehicle repair garages l ess than 1000 total square feet (92.9 m2).

3. Group S Division 2 occupancies not classified as parking garages less than 1000 total square feet (92.9 m2).
903.2.21.2 Existing occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in all existing occupancies as follows:

1. Throughout existing and new sections of any existing building whenever total additions result in an increase of more than 1000 square feet (92.9 m 2) in the total floor area,
including mezzanines or additional stories, regardless of ownership. Additions shall be cumulative with each application for building permit within the previous five years.

Exception: Group R, Division 3 occupancies.

2. Throughout existing and new sections of any existing building whenever al terations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the building official. Alteration values shall be cumulative with each application for a building permit within the previous five years.

Exception: Expenditures for tenant improvements, maintenance and repairs such as interior and exterior painting, carpeting, interior window coverings, drapes, movable partitions, surface re-roofing or plumbing, mechanical and electrical repairs.

3. Throughout existing and new sections of any ex isting building for which there is an occupancy classification change to a more hazardous use, as determined by the fire code official or building official.
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27 4. Throughout any existing Group R Division 2 occupancy being subdivided to condominium units.

5. Existing high-rise buildings. “Existing high-rise buildings,” as defined in Volume I shall have an automatic sprinkler system installed and operational throughout.

6. Existing mid-rise buildings. Existing mid-rise buildings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and operational throughout. For the purpose of this section, “mid-rise building” means any building six or more stories in height or more than 55 feet (16,764 mm) in height and not defined as a high-rise building. Measurement shall be from the underside of the roof or floor above the topmost occupiable space to the lowest fire apparatus access road level or building access, whichever is lower.

Exception: Open parking garages.

7. Existing low- rise building. Existing low-rise buildings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and operational throughout. For the purpose of this section, “low-rise building” means any building four or more stories in height but less than 55 feet (16,764 mm) in height from the lowest level of Fire Department access.

Measurement shall be from the underside of the roof or floor above the topmost occupiable space to the lowest fire apparatus access road level or building access, whichever is lower.

Exception: Open parking garages.
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28 Notification, recordation, enforcement and standards addressed in this Section 903.2.20.2.1 shall be enforced by the fire code official to ensure compliance with Section 903.2.20.2, subsections 6, 7, and 8.

1. Notification. Whenever, pursuant to Section 903.2.20.2, the fire code official determines by inspection that a building does not conform to the minimum requirements of Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, 7 or 8, the fire code official shall prepare a fire/life safety notice in writing that the building be repaired and modified to conform to the minimum requirements of said Sections. The notice shall specify in what manner the building fails to meet the minimum requirements of Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, 7, or 8. It shall direct that plans be submitted, and that necessary permits be obtained not later than one (1) year after the service of the notice, and that necessary corrections be completed not later than three (3) years thereafter for work required under Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, not later than four (4) years thereafter for work required under Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 7 and not later than five (5) years thereafter for work required under Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 8. The notice shall be transmitted by the fire code official for enforcement purposes. The fire code official shall serve the notice either personally or by certified or registered mail upon the owner as shown on the last equalized assessment roll and upon the person, if any, in real or apparent charge or control of the building. The provisions of this Section 903.2.20.2.1 are not intended to prevent the fire code official from also making a determination or issuing an order regarding failure to comply with Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, 7, or 8.

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29 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, 7, or 8 and that the owner thereof has been so notified. After all necessary corrective work has been performed; the fire code official shall file with the O ffice of the County Recorder, a certificate terminating the status of the subject building as nonconforming to the minimum fire safety requirements of Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, 7, or 8.

3. Enforcement. If the owner or other person in charge and co ntrol of the subject building fails to comply with the aforementioned order or notice within the time periods set forth in Section 903.2.20.2.1, such person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or by imprisonment or both. A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he or she commits, continues or permits a violation of Section 903.2.20.2, subsection 6, 7, or 8. The fire code official shall also order that the building owner or other person in charge and control post a notice of non-conformance. The notice shall be placed in a conspicuous area of the building until all required corrective work has been completed.

SECTION IA-33. Section [F] 906.8 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby amended to read as follows:
[F] 906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extinguishers shall not be locked.

Exceptions:

1. Where portable fire extinguishers subject to malicious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access.

2. In Group I-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group I -2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be located in staff locations provided the staff has keys.

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30 recessed cabinets when required by the fire code official. Cabinets should be mounted at no higher than four feet (1219 mm) above the floor to the top of the cabinet. Fire extinguishers shall be mounted with the brackets or hangers within the cabinets.

Exception: Surface mounted cabinets may be installed when construction material makes recessing the cabinet impracticable.

SECTION IA-34. Section [F] 906.9.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[F] 906.9.1 Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less. Portable fire extinguishers having a gross weight not exceeding 40 pounds (18kg) shall be installed so that their tops are not more than 48 inches (1219 mm) above the floor.

SECTION IA-35. Section [F] 907.6.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[F] 907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with NFPA 72 and this section. Supervising stations shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., or approved equal.

Exception: Supervisory service is not required for:

1. Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.

2. Group I- 3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.2.6.3.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one-and two-family dwellings.

SECTION IA-36. Section [F] 907.10 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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31 907.9.1 New Systems. All new fire alarm systems shall maintain a valid Certificate as required by NFPA 72 Section 26.3 for the life of the system. The permittee and the listed contractor issuing the Certificate shall be one and the same.
907.9.2 Existing systems. The fire code official is authorized to order existing systems to provide central station service system monitoring if no monitoring exists, or upgrade existing monitoring to central station service system monitoring, in accordance with the provisions of Section 907.6.6 as amended, and this Section, when any one of the following conditions occur:

1. Systems produce three or more false or nuisance alarm activations within a 12- month period.

2. Systems become unmaintainable or unreliable due to dilapidation or deterioration as determined by the fire code official.

3. Upon replacement of the fire alarm control unit, or when 25% or more of the devices are replaced.

4. A change in occupancy occurs to a more hazardous use as determined by the fire code official.

Exception: Group R Division 3 occupancies.
907.11.3 Identification of certificated systems. All existing and new fire alarm systems for which a Certificate is required shall be identified with an approved, tamper resistant label on the fire alarm control panel. The label shall, at a minimum, show the following: certificate number; the name, address, phone number, listing number, and California contractor’s license number of the certificate holder; a warning statement to the effect that no person o r entity is authorized to perform any work on the system without the express permission and authorization of the contractor/certificate holder, and that the certification may be voided in such case; a statement 38 121 of 606

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SECTION IA-37. Section [F] 913.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
[F] 913.7 Fire pumps and pump rooms.
913.7.1 Pump sizing. Fire pumps shall be sized to meet the required demands based upon 100% of the listed pump capacity.
913.7.2 Pump room. All fire pumps shall be located in a dedicated room. The room shall not be used for any other equipment or use.
913.7.3 High rise buildings. A minimum of two fire pumps independently driven shall be provided for all new high-rise buildings. The pumps shall be arranged and controlled so as to automatically switch should one fail. Each pump shall be provided with a secondary power supply as approved by the fire code official. One or both pumps shall receive their water directly from the municipal water supply.
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33 SECTION IA-38. Table 1004.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and S afety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1004. 1.2

MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWANCES PER OCCUPANT

FUNCTION OF SPACE OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR a
Accessory storage areas, mechanical equipment room 300 gross Agricultural building 300 gross
Aircraft hangars 500 gross
Airport terminal
Baggage claim
Baggage handling
Concourse
Waiting areas

20 gross
300 gross
100 gross
15 gross
Assembly
Gaming floors (keno, slots, etc.)
Billiard/Pool Table
Exhibit Gallery and Museum
11 gross
8 per table
30 net
Assembly with fixed seats See section 1004.4
Assembly without fixed seats
Concentrated (chairs only-not fixed)
Standing space
Unconcentrated (tables and chairs)

7 net
5 net
15 net
Bowling centers, allows 5 persons for each lane
including 15 feet of runway, and for additional areas 7 net Business areas
Concentrated business use areas
150 gross
See Section 1004.8
Courtrooms-other than fixed seating areas 40 net
Day care 35 net
Dormitories 50 gross
Educational
Classroom area
Shops and other vocational room areas
20 net
50 net
Exercise rooms 50 gross
Garment manufacturing 50 gross
Group H-5 Fabrication and manufacturing areas 200 gross Industrial areas 100 gross

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34 TABLE 1004. 1.2 Continued

MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA ALLOWANCES PER OCCUPANT

FUNCTION OF SPACE OCCUPANT LOAD FACTOR a
Institutional areas
Inpatient treatment areas
Outpatient areas
Sleeping areas

240 gross
100 gross
120 gross
Kitchens, commercial 200 gross
Laboratory
Educational (K-12th grade)
Laboratories, non-educational
Laboratory suite b

50 net
100 net
200 gross
Library
Reading rooms
Stack area

50 net
100 gross
Locker rooms 50 gross
Mall buildings – covered and open See Section 402.8.2
Mercantile
Areas on other floors
Storage, stock, shipping areas

60 gross
300 gross
Parking garages 200 gross
Residential 200 gross
Skating rinks, swimming pools
Rink and pool
Decks

50 gross
15 gross
Stages and platforms 15 net
Warehouses 500 gross
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m²
a. Floor area in square feet per occupant.
b. See Section 453.2.
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35 SECTION IA-39. TABLE 1006.2.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1006.2.1

SPACES WITH ONE EXIT OR EXIT ACCESS DOORWAY

OCCUPANCY MAXIMUM

OCCUPANT

LOAD OF
SPACE

MAXIMUM COMMON PATH OF EGRESS
TRAVEL DISTANCE (feet)
Without Sprinkler System (feet) With Sprinkler
System (feet) Occupant Load
OL ≤ 30 OL ≥ 30
Ac, E, M 49 75 75 75a
B 49 100 75 100a
F 49 75 75 100a
H-1, H-2, H-3 3 NP NP 25b
H-4. H-5 10 NP NP 75b
I-2d, I-2.1, I-4 10 NP NP 75a
I-3 10 NP NP 100a
R-1 10 NP NP 75a
R-2 20 NP NP 125a
R-2.1 10 NP NP 75a
R-2.2 20 NP NP 125a
R-3e, R-3.1e 20 NP NP 125a, g
R-4e 20 NP NP 125a, g
Sf 29 100 75 100a
U 49 100 75 75a
L See Section 453.6.1 NP NP
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm.

NP = Not Permitted
a. Buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. See Section 903 for occupancies where automatic sprinkler systems are permitted in accordance with Section 903.3.1.2.
b. Group H occupancies equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.2.5.
c. For a room or space used for assembly purposes having fixed seating, see Section 1029.8. d. For the travel distance limitations and number of exit and exit access requirements for rooms and spaces in Group I -2 or I-2.1, see Section 407.4.
e. The common path of egress travel distance shall only apply in a Group R-3 occupancy located in a mixed occupancy building.
f. The length of common path of egress travel distance in a Group S-2 open parking garage shall be not more than 100 feet.
g. For the travel distance limitation in Group R-3 and R-4 equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3, see Section 1006.2.2.6. h. For holding cells, see Section 408.3.11.
i. Garment manufacturing maximum occupant load is 29.
i. In accordance with Health and safety Code Section 13113(d), there is no requirement for automatic sprinkler protection in an exi sting Group I-2 located in Type IA construction.

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36 SECTION IA-40. Section 1505.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A and B roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. The minimum roof coverings installed on buildings shall comply with Table 1505.1 based on the type of construction of the building. The roof- covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof covering classification. No wood roof covering material shall be installed. See Chapter 7A for roofing requirements in Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas).

Exceptions:

1. Skylights and sloped glazing that comply with Chapter 24 or Section 2610.

2. Penthouses shall be constructed as required in Section 1510.2.

SECTION IA-41. TABLE 1505.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1 a.

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION

FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB

B B B B B B B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m².

a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A-for Wildland Urban

Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas).

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37 SECTION IA-42. Section 1505.1.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. T he entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B. No wood roof covering shall be installed.

SECTION IA-43. Section 1507.3.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1507.3.1 Deck requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid sheathing.

Exceptions: Spaced lumber shall be permitted in Seismic Design Categories A, B and C.

SECTION IA-44. Table 1507.3.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1507.3.7
CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT a, b, c
GENERAL—CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE
Maximum
Allowable Stress Design
Wind
Speed, Vasdf (mph)
Mean roof
height
(feet)

Roof slope up to < 3:12

Roof slope 3:12 and over
85 0-60 Two fasteners per tile.

Fla t tile without vertica l
laps, two fasteners per
tile.

Two fasteners per tile. Two fasteners on slopes of 7:12 and less for tiles with installed weight exceeding 7.5 lbs./sq. ft. ha ving a width no greater than 16 inches.

100 0-40
100 > 40-60 The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips.

All ra ke tiles shall be nailed with two nails. The nose of all ridge, hip and rake t iles sha ll be set in a bead of roofer's mastic.
110 0-60 The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum 2 fasteners per tile. 120 0-60 The fastenin g system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum 2 fastener s per tile. 44 127 of 606

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All >60 The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum 2 fasteners per tile.

INTERLOCKING CLAY OR CONCRETE ROOF TILE WITH PROJECTING ANCHOR LUGS (Installations on solid sheathing without battens)
Maximum
Allowable
Stress Nominal
Design Wind Speed, Vasdf
(mph)
Mean roof height
(feet)

All roof slopes
85 0-60 Two fasteners per tile.
100 0-40 Two fa steners per tile.
100 > 40-60 The head of all tiles shall be nailed. The nose of all eave tiles shall be fastened with approved clips.

All ra ke tiles sha ll be na iled with two na ils. The nose of all ridge, hip and rake tiles shall be set in a bead of roof er's mastic.
110 0-60 The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum two fasteners per tile. 120 0-60 The fastening system shall resist the wind fo rces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum two fasteners per tile. 130 0-60 The faste ning system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum two fasteners per tile.

All > 60 The fastening system shall resist the wind forces in Section 1609.5.3 minimum two fasteners per tile.

Notes to Table 1507.3.7:

For SI : 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s, 1 pound per square foot = 4.882 kg/m2.
a. Minimum fastener size. Hot dipped galvanized ring shank or other approved corrosion-resistant nails not less than No. 11 gage with 5/16-inch head. Fasteners shall be long enough to penetrate into the sheathing ¾-inch or through the thickness of the sheathing, whichever is less. Attaching wire for clay and concrete tile shall not be smaller than 0.083 inch.
b. Snow areas. A minimum of two fasteners per tile are required or battens and one fastener. c. Roof slopes greater than 24:12. The nose of all tiles shall be securely fastened. d. Horizontal battens. Battens shall be not less than 1 inch by 2 inch nominal. Provisions shall be made for drainage by a minimum of ⅛-inch riser at each nail or by 4-foot- 45 128 of 606

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e. Perimeter fastening areas include three tile courses but not less than 36 inches from either side of hips or ridges and edges of eaves and gable rakes. f. V asd shall be determined in accordance with Section 1609.3.1.

SECTION IA-45. Section 1511.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1511.7 Roof sheathing. When finish roofing material is removed to the existing space sheathing, a minimum of 3/8 inch (9 mm) thick plywood sheathing shall be installed. See Chapter 7A for roof coverings permitted in the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas). The new sheathing shall comply with the requirements of Section 2306.2. The sheathing shall be installed such that the edges align over rafters and individual spaced sheathing boards. The sheathing shall be attached to the existing spaced sheathing with 6d common nails at 6 inches (147 mm) on center at supported edges and 6d common nails at 12 inches (294 mm) on center at intermediate supports.

SECT ION IA -46. Section 1613.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to Chapter 16 to read as follows:
1613.5 Amendments to ASCE 7. The provision of Section 1613.5 shall be permitted as an amendment to the relevant provisions of ASCE 7.

SECTION IA-47. Section 1613.5.1 of Volume IA of the G lendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to Chapter 16 to read as follows:
1613.5.1 Values for Vertical Combinations. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.2.3.1 Exception 3 a s follows:
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40 3. Detached one-and two-family dwellings up to two stories in height of light frame construction.

SECTION IA-48. Section 1613.5.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1613.5.2 Wood Diaphragms. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.11.2.2.3 to read as follows:

12.11.2.2.3 Wood diaphragms. The anchorage of concrete or masonry structural walls to wood diaphragms shall be in accordance with AWC SDPWS 4.1.5.1 and this section.

Continuous ties required by this section shall be in addition to the diaphragm sheathing.

Anchorage shall not be accomplished by use of toenails or nails subject to withdrawal, nor shall wood ledgers or framing be used in cross-grain bending or cross-grain tension.

The diaphragm sheathing shall not be considered effective for providing the ties or st ruts 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.

SECTION IA-49. Section 1613.5.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1613.5.3 Structural Separation. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 Equation 12.12-1 as follows:

maxδ δ M d C=
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41 (12.12-1)

SECTION IA-50. Section 1613.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building Code, 2023, is hereby added 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 cons truction 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%). T hese 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.
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42 FOUNDATION is concrete or m asonry 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.

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 d iaphragm 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, des igned, 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.
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43 1613.6.4.2 Base level diaphragm -downhill direction. The fol lowing 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 desi gn 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.
613.6.5.1 General. The base shear in the downhill dir ection 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).
1613.6.5.3 Design of primary anchors and diaphragm struts. Primary anchors and diaphragm struts shall be designed in acc ordance with the requirements of Section 1613.6.8.
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44 1613.6.5.4 Limitations. T he 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 a ny 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 re quired 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.
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45 (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.
613.6.6.3 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 connecti ons 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 d iaphragm shall be designed for all tributary loads at that level using a minimum seismic force factor not less than the base shear coefficient.
1613.6.7.3 Design force resistance -primary anchors. The design force described in Section 1613.6.7.2 shall be re sisted through primary anchors from diaphragm struts provided in each diaphr agm 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.
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46 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 ba se level for at least 70% of the diaphragm depth.
1613.6.7.4.2 Secondary anc hor 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 li neal foot (4.38 kN/m) based on Allowable Stress Design (ASD) levels. The sec ondary 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 an d 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 mem bers 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.
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47 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.

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 des ign 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 f orces 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 founda tion 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.
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48 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 direc tion 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 steppe d 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.
1613.6.9.5.1 Gene ral. The design lateral force shall be distributed to lateral -force- resisting elements of varying heights in accordance with the stiffness of each individual element.
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49 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 s hall 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 i n 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.
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50 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 ad jacent 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 foundati on and reinforced as required for concrete or masonry walls.
1613.6.10.2 Protection against decay and termites. All wood to earth separation shall comply with the following:

1. Where a footing or grade beam extends across a descending slope, the stem wall, grade beam, or footing shall extend up to a minimum 18 inches (457 mm) above the highest adjacent grade.

Exception: At paved garage and doorway entrances to the building, the stem wall need only extend to the finished concrete slab, provided the wood framing is protected with a moisture proof barrier.

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 57 140 of 606

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51 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.
. Power-driven fasteners shall not be used to anchor sill pla tes 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 requir ed 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.

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52 shall be galvanized and each anchor bolt shall have at leas t 2 galvanized nuts above the base plate.
1613.6.10.5 Steel beam to column s upports. 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 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 IA-51. Section 1613.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building Code, 2023, is hereby added 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.

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53 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-r esistance-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 thirty (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 1006.3 of this Code. 1613.7.4.4 Supports for Appendage. Separate support from the structural deck shall be provided for all appendages such as light fixtures, air diffusers, exit signs, and similar elements.
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54 SECTION IA-52. Section 1701.2 of Volume IA of the Gl endale Building and Safety Code, 2020, is hereby added to read as follows:
1701.2 Technical specialties. As required by the building official, due to specific project concerns or when a project contains construction where special expertise is needed, the building official may require the work to be observed, inspected or certified by a third party, provided by the owner or contractor and approved by the building official, that has certification or demonstrated expertise in the identified construction.

SECTION IA-53. Section 1704.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1704.2 Special inspections and tests. Where application is made to the building official for construction as specified in Section 105 or 1.8.4, as applicable, the owner or the owner’s authorized agent, other than the contractor, shall employ one or more approved agencies to provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work specified in Section 1705 and identify the approved agencies to the building official. These special inspections and tests are in addition to the inspections by the building official that are identified in Section 110.
[OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] In addition, the approved agencies shall provide special inspections and tests during construction on the types of work listed under Chapters 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 25, and noted in the Test, Inspection and Observation (TIO) program as required by the Office.

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55 engineer, electrical or civil engineer, inspectors shall be permitted to work under the direction of an engineer in the appropriate branch as permitted therein.

Exceptions:

1. Special inspections and tests are not required for construction of a minor nature or as warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction as approved by the building official.

2. Special inspections and tests are not required for portions of structures designed and constructed in accordance with the cold -formed steel light-frame construction provisions of Section 2211.1.2 or the conventional light-frame construction provisions of Section 2308. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD.

3. The contractor is permitted to employ the approved agencies where the contractor is also the owner. [OSHPD 1R, 2 & 5] Not permitted by OSHPD.

4. [HCD 1] The provisions of Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 6 and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 3, commencing with Section 3000, shall apply to the construction and inspection of factory-built housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 19971.

SECTION IA-54. Section 1704.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 locations of structural systems, details and load paths for gen eral conformance to the approved construction documents. 62 145 of 606

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56 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.

The requirement for structural observation shall be noted and prominently displayed on the front sheet of the approved plans and incorporated into the general notes on the approved plans.

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 B uilding 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 63 146 of 606

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57 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 B uilding Official.

SECTION IA-55. Section 1704.6.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1704.6.2 Structural observations for structures. Structural observations shall be provided for Those structures where one or more of the following conditions exist:

2. The structure is classified as Risk Category II or IV.

3. The structure is a high-rise building.

4. The structure is classified as Risk Category I or II , and a lateral design is required for the structure or portion thereof.

Exception: One-story wood frame 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.

5. Such observation is required by the registered design professional for the structural design.

6. Such observation is specifically required by the building official.

7. The requirement for structural observation shall be noted and prominently displayed on the front sheet of the approved plans and incorporated into the general notes on the approved plans.

SECTION IA-56. Section 1705.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1705.3 Concrete construction. Sp ecial inspections and tests of concrete construction shall be performed in accordance with this section and Table 1705.3. 64 147 of 606

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58 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 IA-57. Section 1705.13 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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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59 Exceptions: The special inspections specified in Sections1705.13.1 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 (10,688 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. T he 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 IA-58. Section 1805.4.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1805.4.3 Drainage discharge. The floor base and foundation perimeter drain shall discharge by gravity or mechanical means into an approved drainage system that complies with the California 66 149 of 606

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60 Plumbing Code. On all building sites, and other parcels where natural drainage is altered, drainage devices acceptable to the Building Official and the City Engineer shall be installed to conduct concentrated storm wa ter to a location approved by the City Engineer.

Exception: Where a site is located in well-drained gravel or sand or sand/gravel mixture soils, a dedicated drainage system is not required.

SECTION IA-59. Section 1807.1.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. P
ermanent wood foundation systems shall be
designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be preservative 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 IA-

60. Section 1807.1.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 IA-61. Section 1807.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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61 1807.2 Retaining walls. Retaining walls shall be designed in accordance with Section 1807.2.1 through 1807.2.4. Retaining walls assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F shall not be partially or wholly constructed of wood.

SECTION IA-62. Section 1807.3.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 IA-63. Section 1809.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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62 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 units 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 de formed reinforcing bars. Two bars shall be placed at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure 1809.3

STEPPED FOUNDATIONS

FIGURE 1809.3

STEPPED FOOTING

SECTION IA-64. Section 1809.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1809.7 Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction. Where a specific design is not provided, concrete or masonry-unit footing supporting walls of light-frame construction shall be permitted to be designed in accordance with Table 1809.7. Light-frame construction using 69 152 of 606

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63 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.

SECTION IA-65. Table 1809.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as fo llows:

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. Not Adopted.
d. See Section 1905 for additional requirements for concrete footings of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F.
e. For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6. f. 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.

SECTION IA-66. Section 1809.12 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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64 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 IA-67. Section 1810.3.2.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 IA-68. Section 1905.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows and subsections 1905.1.1 shall remain as set forth in the California Building Code, 2022:
1905.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1905.1.1 through 1905.1.11.

SECTION IA-69. Section 1905.1.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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65 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:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings three stories or less in height and constructed with s tud-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 72 155 of 606

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66 footing.

SECTION IA-70. Section 1905.1.9 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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,
ϕPn, 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, ϕPn, of the column, these moments are permitted to be assumed to result from the deformation of the frame in any one principal axis.

SECTION IA-71. Section 1905.1.10 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to r ead as follows:
1905.1.10 ACI 318, Section 18.10.4. Modify ACI 318, Section 18.10.4, by adding Section

18.10.4.6 as follows:

18.10.4.7 Walls and portions of walls with P
u > 0.35Po shall not be considered to
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67 SECTION IA-72. Section 1905.1.11 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows :
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 IA-73. Section 2113.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2113.1 General. The construction of masonry chimneys consisting of solid masonry units, hollow masonry units grouted solid, stone or concrete shall be in accordance with this section.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, an existing masonry chimney which is altered or repaired more than ten percent (10%) of its replacement cost within any twelve (12)-month period shall have its entire chimney structure comply with the current requirements of this code or other standards approved by the building official.

SECTION IA-74. Section 2304.10.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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.

Staples 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.

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68 SECTION IA-75. Section 2304.10.3.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
2304.10.3.1 Quality of nails. In Seismic Design Category D, E & 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 IA-76. Section 2304.12.2.8 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to re ad as follows. 2304.12.2.8 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood ins talled 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 IA-77. Section 2305.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
2305.4 Hold-d
own 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. 75 158 of 606

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69 SECTION IA-78. Section 2306.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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.

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 structura l 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 IA-79. Section 2306.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 AWC SDPWS shall include the following:
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70 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 560 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.

4. Table 4.3B application is not allowed for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E, or F.

For structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, application of Table 4.3C of 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.

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.
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71 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 AWC SDPWS.

SECTION IA-80. Section 2307.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, 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.

SECTION IA-81. Table 2308.6.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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73 SECTION IA-82. Section 2308.6.5.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
2308.6.5.1 Alternate bracing wall (ABW). An ABW shall be constructed in accordance with t
his 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 nor more than 10 feet (3,048 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 at intermediate 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 uplifted capacity of not less than 1,800 pounds (8,006 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 greate r 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 80 163 of 606

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74 one No. 4 bar top and bottom. This reinforc ement shall be lapped 24 inches (610 mm) with the reinforcement required in the continuous foundation located directly under the braced wall line.

W here the ABW is installed at t he 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).

SECTION IA-83. Figure 2308.6.5.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION IA-84. Section 2308.6.5.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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.

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75 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 26 of Table 2304.10.2 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 82 165 of 606

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76 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).

SECTION IA-85. Figure 2308.6.5.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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77 SECTION IA-86. Section 2308.6.8.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 (15,240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for structures assigned to seismic design category A, B or C.

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78 SECTION IA-87. Section 2308.6.9 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 Table 2308.6.1 or 2304.10.2. Wall sheathing shall not be attached to framing members by adhesives. 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.

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 IA-88. Section 3101.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern special building construction including membrane structures, temporary structures, pedestrian walkways and tunnels, automatic vehicular gates, awnings and canopies, marquees, signs, towers, antennas, relocatable buildings, swimming pool enclosures and safety devices, solar energy systems, public use restroom buildings on publicly owned lands in flood hazard areas and intermodal shipping containers.

SECTION IA-89. Section 3102.2.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as fo llows:
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79 3102.2.3 Membrane Structures Used as Shade Covers for Specific Uses. A membrane structure less than 20 feet (6096 mm) above grade may be installed as a shade cover at carwash drying areas and auto detailing areas or over playground equipment subject to the following requirements:

1. The structure shall be on grade.

2. The structure shall maintain a minimum fire separation distance of five feet from property lines.

3. The membrane shall be State Fire Marshal approved fire retardant fabric.

4. The membrane support structures shall be non-combustible.

5. Maintenance record shall be presented to the Fire Department during routine inspections and available at all times to show that the membrane material is less than 8 years old.

6. These structures are not required to be protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system.

For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code offic ial if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.

SECTION IA-90. Section 3102.6.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3102.6.2 Membrane less than 20 feet (6096 mm). A noncombustible membrane less than 20 feet (6096 mm) above any floor, balcony or gallery shall be permitted for use as the roof or as a skylight of any building or atrium of a building of any type of construction and shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. A fire protection report may be required by the building official or fire official based on the fuel loads and ignition sources below the membrane.
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80 2. The membrane shall be a minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) above any floor, balcony or gallery and shall have a minimum separation distance as required by the fire protection report and no less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above any fuel load or ignition source below the membrane.

3. The membrane shall be State Fire Marshal approved fire retardant fabric. 4 . The membrane structure shall be a free standing, self supporting structure.

5. The membrane structure and all supports shall be non combustible.

6. The applicant shall enter into a Covenant and Agreement with the City of Glendale regarding the maintenance and replacement of the membrane.

7. A maintenance record of the membrane and membrane structure shall be provided on site by t
he property owner, and shall be provided to the fire department during annual inspections and/or upon request by the fire department.

8. The applicant shall apply for a building permit to replace the membrane every eight years.

SECTION IA-91. Section 3109.4.4.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required. Commencing January 1, 2007, except as provided in Section 3109.4.4.5, whenever a building permit is issued for construction of a new swimming pool or spa, or any building permit is issued for remodeling of an existing pool or spa, at a private, single-family home, it shall be equipped with at least one of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

1. The pool shall be isolated from access to a home by an enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 3109.4.4.3.
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81 2. The pool shall incorporate removable mesh pool fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F 2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.

3. The pool shall be equipped with an approved safety pool cover that meets all requirements of the ASTM Specifications F 1346.

4. The residence shall be equipped with exit alarms on those doors providing direct access to the pool.

5. All doors providing direct access from the home to the swimming pool shall be equipped with a self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches (1372 mm) above the floor.

6. Swimming pool alarms that, when placed in pools, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. These pool alarms shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F 2208 “Standards Specification for Pool Alarms” which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser and infrared type alarms.

For purposes of this article, “swimming pool alarms” shall not include swimming protection alarm devices designed for individual use, such as an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water. Due to topographical conditions, swimming pool alarms will be accepted by the Building Official only on a case-by-case basis.

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Prior to the issuance of any final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local building code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention devices required by this act and if no violations are found, shall give final approval.

Authority: Health and Safety Code Section 18942(b)
Reference: Health and Safety Code Section 115922
AB 3305 (Statutes 1996, c.925); AB 2977 (Statutes 2006, c.478); AB 382 (Statutes 2007, c.596) SECTION IA-92. Section 3109.4.4.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3109.4.4.3 Enclosure; required characteristics. An enclosure shall have all of the following characteristics.

1. Any access gates through the enclosure open away from the swimming pool and are self-closing with a self –latching device placed no lower than 60 inches (1524 mm) above the ground.

2. A minimum height of 60 inches (1524 mm).

3. A maximum vertical clearance from the ground to the bottom of the enclosure of 2 inches (51mm).

4. Gaps or voids, if any, do not allow passage of a sphere equal to or greater than 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter.

5. An outside surface free of protrusions, cavities or other physical characteristics that would serve as handholds or footholds that could enable a child below the age of five years to climb over.
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83 6. When an ascending slope adjacent to a pool enclosure exceeds 45° from the horizontal the entire pool enclosure shall extend into the slope a minimum of 24 inches. The height of such extension shall be a minimum of 5 feet (1529 mm) measured perpendicular to the slope.

Authority: Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (b)
Reference: Health and Safety Code Section 115923
Ab 3305, Statutes 1996, c.925
SECTION IA-93. Section 3115 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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:
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84 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 haza rd 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, 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.
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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 shal l 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 space s 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 sha ll comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 15.

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86 3115.7 Joints and voids . Joints and voids that create concealed spaces between connected or stacked 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 prote cted 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, shal l be designed in accordance with Chapter 16 and this section. 3115.8.1 Found ations. 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. 3115.8.2 Welds. New welds and connectio ns shall be equal to or greater than the original connections.
3115.8.3 Structural design. The structural design of the intermodal shipping containers repurposed for use as a build ing 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 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: Intermodal shipping containers designed in accordance with Section 3115.8.5.
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87 3115.8.4.1 Material properties. Structural material properties for existing intermodal shipping container steel components shall be established by material testing where the steel grade and composition cannot be identified by the manufacturer’s designation as to manufacture and mill test.
3115.8.4.2 Seismic design parameters. The seismic force -resisting system shall be designed and detailed in accordance with one of the followi ng:

1. Where all or portions of the corrugated steel container sides are considered to be the seismic force -resisting system, design and detailing shall be in accordance with the ASCE 7, Table 12.2-1 requirements for light-frame bearing-wall systems with shear panels of all other materials.

2. Where portions of corrugated steel container sides are retained, but are not considered to be 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 portions of the corrugated steel container sides are retained and integrated into a seismic force -resisting system other than as permitt ed by Item 1, seismic design parameters shall be developed from testing and analysis in accordance with Section 104.11 and ASCE 7, Section 12.2.1.1 or 12.2.1.2. 3115.8.4.3 Allowable shear value. The allowable shear values for the intermodal s
hipping contai ner corrugated steel sheet panel side walls and end walls shall be demonstrated by testing and analysis in accordance with Section 104.11. 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. 94 177 of 606

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88 3115.8.5 Simpl ified 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 Section s 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 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.
3115.8.5.2 Structural design. Where permitted by Section 3115.8.5.1, single unit, single-unit stand -alone intermodal shipping containers shall be designed using the following assumptions for the 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, Ω
0 = 2.5,

4. Deflection amplification factor, Cd = 2, and

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89 and se ismic design using the coefficients of Section 3115.8.5.2 shall be in accord ance with Table 3115.8.5.3, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

1. T he total linear length of all openings in any individual side wall s or end wall s 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. A ny 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 use d 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 sti ffness to transfer all forces from the point of application to the final poi nt of resistance, as shown in Figure 3115.8.5.3(3).

4. 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 322mm
2) for electrical boxes, is permitted for each individual 8 feet length (2438 mm) lateral force resisting wall. Penetrations located in walls that are not part of the wall lateral force res isting 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).

5. End wall door or doors designated as part of the lateral force -resisting system shall be welded closed.

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90 TABLE 3115.8.5.3

ALLOWABLE SHEAR VALUES FOR INTERMODAL SHIPPING CONTAI NER

SIDE WALLS AND END WALLS FOR WIND OR SEISMIC LOADING

CONTAINER
DESIGNATION 2

CONTAINER

DIMENSION
(Nominal Length)

CONTAINER

DIMENSION
(Nomina l Height)

ALLOWABLE SHE AR VALUES
(PLF) 1,3
Side Wa ll 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)
84 1AA 8.5 feet (2592 mm)
1A 8.0 feet (24 38 mm)
1AX <8.0 feet (2483 mm)
1BBB
30 feet (9.1 M)

9.5 feet (2896 mm)
112 1BB 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)
168 1C 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 3115.8.5.1 and 3114.5.5.3 shall apply.

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91 FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(1)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Maximum Linear Length

FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(2)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Minimum Linear Length

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92 FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(3)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Boundary Elements

FIGURE 3115.8.5.3(4)
Bracing Unit Distribution – Penetrating Limitations
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93 SECTION IA-94. Section 3202.1.2.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3202.1.2.1 Change of use/occupancy. Change of use or occupancy of existing encroachment into the public right-of-way shall comply with the following:

1. A structural review by a state licensed professional to evaluate the structure and its attachments (e.g. light fixtures or false ceilings) that they do not fall on the occupants if construction work or any other activities are performed above the occupied space within the public right-of-way.

2. The property owner shall enter into a Covenant and Agreement with the City to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Glendale, its officers, agents, employees and representatives, from and against any and all liability, suits, actions, proceedings, judgments, claims, losses, liens, damages, injuries (whether in contract or in tort, including personal injury, accidental death or property damage, and regardless of whether the allegations are false, fraudulent or groundless), costs and expense (including attorney’s fees litigation, arbitration, mediation, appeal expenses) as a condition of approval to change the use of the space within public right-of-way from storage use to other use.

SECTION IA-95. Section 3202.3.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3202.3.2 Windows, architectural features and mechanical equipment. Where the vertical clearance above grade to projecting windows, architectural features or mechanical equipment is more than 8 feet (2438 mm), 1 inch (25 mm) of encroachment is permitted for each additional 1 100
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SECTION IA-96. Section 3203 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 3203

PROJECTIONS INTO ALLEYS
3203.1 Projections into alleys. No part of any structure or any appendage thereto shall project i
nto any alley.

Exception: Footings located at least 8 feet (2438 mm) below grade may project not more than 12” (305 mm).

SECTION IA-97. Section 3303.8 of Volume IA of the Glend ale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3303.8 Storm water drainage and retention during demolition. Projects which disturb less than one acre of soil and are not part of a larger common plan of development which in total disturbs one acre or more, shall manage storm water drainage during construction in accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGree n), Chapter 4, Division 4.2.

SECTION IA- 98. Section 3306.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and S afety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3306.2 Walkways. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing authority authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall they be less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface. Walkways shall be accessible in accordance 101
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SECTION IA-99. Section 3306.9.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3306.9.1 Shoring. The sidewalk and street shall be protected from caving and settlement by shoring conforming to the safety orders issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Industrial Relations.

SECTION IA-100. Section 3306.10 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3306.10. Protection of sidewalk excavations. Permits must be secured from the director of public works in accordance with the provisions of the Glendale Municipal Code for making an excavation within a public street, sidewalk, parkway or public property. When any portion of a public sidewalk is to be excavated, the holder of the permit shall construct a substantial temporary walkway not less than five (5) feet (1524 mm) in width for pedestrian travel over the areas to be excavated or around the same.

SECTION IA-101. Section 3306.11 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3306.11. Protection of Obstructions. No person excavating, refilling or obstructing any public sidewalk, street, alley or roadway in the city shall fail or neglect to place barriers at each end and at all necessary places along any such excavations or obstructions to prevent accidents and no such person shall fail or neglect to display and maintain amber lights from sunset to sunrise at each end and at all necessary places along any such excavation or obstructions run across or substantially across any sidewalk, street, alley, or roadway, such amber lights at such places shall 102
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SECTION IA-102. Section 3308.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3308.3 Street Use Permits.
3308.3.1 Permits generally. No person shall use or occupy or obstruct any portion of any sidewalk, street, alley or roadway for storing materials for building purposes, for mixing concrete or mortar, or for any purpose incidental thereto, or for the construction of walkways, fences or canopies in accordance with the provisions of this code, unless a street use permit has been first obtained from the director of public works to do so, and at least one-half of the width of the sidewalk , or a width to be designated by the director of public works of the street, alley or roadway is at all times kept free and clear of all obstructions. 3308.3.2 Street use permit to be posted. The street use permit required by this Section 3308.3 shall at all times during such use, occupancy or obstruction, be conspicuously posted on or near the sidewalk, street, alley or roadway used, occupied or obstructed. 3308.3.3 Term of permit; removal of obstructions. Any permit required by this Section 3308.3 shall be granted for not longer than sixty (60) days. Upon completion of the work, all 103
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97 such obstructions shall be removed, all damages caused thereby repaired and the street and sidewalk restored to their original condition to the satisfaction of the director of public works. If any permittee fails or neglects to so remove, repair and restore within three (3) days after being notified by the director of public works in person or by letter, the director of public works may cause such removal, repairs and restoration to be done at the expense of the permittee. 3308.3.4 Application for street use permits. All applications for street use permits required by this Section 3308.3 shall be in writing and made to the building and sa fety division and shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a fee for services provided hereunder which shall be established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The schedule for such fees shall remain on file and be available in the office of the traffic and transpo rtation administrator.

SECTION IA-103. Section 3308.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
3308.4 Mixing Mortar on Public Property. The mixing or handling of mortar, concrete or other material on public property, when authorized by the director of public works under a street use permit issued under Section 3308.3 of this Code, shall be done in a mechanical mixer or in a tight box in such a manner as to prevent dripping or splashing on public property.

SECTION IA-104. Appendix F, RODENTPROOFING, of the California Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted into Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, by reference and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION IA-105. Appendix I, PATIO COVERS, of the California Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted into Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and 104
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98 Safety Code, 2023, by reference, as further amended herein, into the Glendale Building and Safety Code 2017, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION IA-106. Appendix I, Section I105.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

I105.1 Design loads. Patio covers shall be designed and constructed to sustain, within the stress limits of this code, all dead loads plus a minimum vertical live load of 10 pounds per square foot (0.48 lN/m2) except that snow loads shall be used where such snow loads exceed this minimum. Such patio covers shall be designed to resist the minimum wind and seismic loads set forth in this code. Solar energy systems shall not be installed on patio covers designed by this Section.

SECTION IA-107. Appendix J, GRADING, of the California Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted into Volume 1A of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, by reference, as further amended herein, into the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, and by such reference, is incorpor ated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION IA-108. Appendix J Section J101.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments and the control of grading site runoff, including erosion sediments and construction-related pollutants. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the geotechnical report, the more restrictive requirement shall govern.
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J101.3 Hazards.

1. Whenever the building official determines that any land or any existing excavation or fill has, from any cause, become a menace to life or limb, or endangers public or private property, or adversely affects the safety, use or stability of public or private property, the owner or other person in legal control of the property concerned shall, upon receipt of a written notice thereof from the building official, correct such condition in accordance with the provisions of this appendix and the requirements and conditions set forth in the notice so as to eliminate such condition. The owner or other person in legal control of the property shall immediately comply with the provisions set forth in the notice and shall complete the work within 180 days from the date of the noti ce unless a shorter period of time for completion has been specified in the notice in which case the owner shall comply with the shorter period of time. Upon written application and good cause shown, the building official may approve the request for an extension of time to complete the work required by the notice.

2. If the above condition is not eliminate d within the specified time period, the building official may file with the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder a certificate stating that the property is deemed substandard and that the owner thereof has been so notified to correct the substandard condition. Said certificate shall specify the conditions creating the substandard classification.

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file with the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder, within a reasonable period of time, a certificate specifying that the conditions creating the substandard classification have been corrected and that the property is no longer considered substandard.

SECTION IA-110. Appendix J Section J101.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J101.4 Safety precautions.

1. General.
(a) If at any stage of work on an excavation or fill, the building official determines that the work has become or is likely to become dangerous to any person, or is likely to endanger any property, public or private, the building official shall be authorized to require safety precautions to be immediately taken by the property owner as a condition to continuing such permitted work or to require cessation thereof forthwith unless and until it is made safe and to amend the plans for such work. (b) Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to, specifying a flatter exposed slope or construction of additional drainage facilities, berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing, retaining walls or buttress fills, slough walls, desilting basins, check dams, benching, wire mesh and guniting, rock fences, revetments or diversion walls.
(c) Upon the determination of the building official that such safety precautions during grading are necessary, the building official shall provide a notice and order to the permittee to implement same. After receiving such notice, oral or written, it is unlawful for the permittee or any person to proceed with such work contrary to such order.
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2. Hillside Areas. For the purposes of this appendix, hil lside areas shall include all property designated as “mountainous terrain” pursuant to Article 16.08.270 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995. Except as specifically excepted in this appendix, no person shall conduct any grading operation in hillside areas unless such operations are for building site development or another use for which the permittee has obtained an entitlement prior to applying for a grading permit.

Exception: Grading which is not connected with building site development may be conducted in hillside areas only when the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the building official, that such work does all of the following:
enhances the physical stabilization of the affected property; is not detrimental to public health, safety or welfare; and is in conformity with the approved master plan for the area, if such master plan exists. A tentative tract or division of land map shall not be required for such exempt grading.

3. Removal of Ground Cover.
(a) The existing vegetative ground cover of any watershed in any hillside area shall not be destroyed, removed or damaged except for routine maintenance pursuant to lawful grading, use or occupancy of the property or to clear hazardous vegetation near structures and roads in areas designated as Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas) pursuant to this code. (b) Except for indigenous trees as regulated by Chapter 12.44 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and as that chapter may subsequently be amended, removal of trees and shrubbery may be permitted where such work will not cause erosion, slope failure, or will not unduly disturb the turf, sod or other existing vegetative ground cover. 108
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Whenever such groundcover is removed or damaged pursuant to a validly issued grading permit, the permittee shall restore and maintain the affected area with an approved ground cover, or shall accomplish such other erosion control protection measures as may be approved by the building official. Such erosion control shall be completed within thirty days after cessation of the grading work or other work pursuant to a validly issued building permit.

4. Maintenance of Protective Devices. All devices used to protect hillside areas from erosion or landslide damage including, but not limited to, retaining walls, cribbing, terracing, surface and subsurface drainage structures, interceptor drains, check dams, and riprap shall be maintained in good condition and repair as approved by the building official at the time of completion of construction thereof.

SECTION IA-111. Appendix J Section J101.5 of Volume IA of t he Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J101.5 Protection of utilities. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall be responsible for the prevention of damage to any public utilities or services.

SECTION IA-112. Appendix J Section J101.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, i s hereby added to read as follows:

J101.6 Protection of adjacent property. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 is responsible for the prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and protecting such property from settling, 109
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cracking or other damage that might result. Special precautions approved by the building official shall be made to prevent imported or exported materials from being deposited on the adjacent public way and/or drainage courses.

SECTION IA-113. Appendix J Section J101.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J101.7 Storm water control measures. The owner and permittee of any property on which grading has been performed and that requires a grading permit under Section J103 shall put into effect and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and deposition of mud, debris and construction-related pollutants originating from the site during, and after, grad ing and related construction activities. Furthermore, the owner and permittee shall be responsible for putting into effect and maintaining appropriate measures necessary to prevent any change in cross-lot surface drainage that may adversely affect any adjoining property as a result of grading and/or construction-related activities. Such measures to prevent any adverse cross-lot surface drainage effects on adjoining property shall be required whether shown on approved grading plans or not.

SECTION IA-114. Appendix J Section J101.8 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J101.8 Conditions of approval. In granting any permit under this code, the building official may include such conditions as may be reasonably necessary to prevent creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:

1. Improvement of any existing grading to comply with the standards of this code.

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SECTION IA-115. Appendix J Section J101.9 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is h ereby added to read as foll ows:

J101.9 Rules and regulations.

J101.9.1 Rules. The permissive provisions of this chapter shall not be presumed to waive any regulations imposed by other statutes or other ordinances of the State of California or the City of Glendale.

J101.9.2 Regulations. If two or more pertinent regulations are not identical, those regulations shall prevail which are more restrictive or which afford greater safety to life, limb, health, property or welfare. For the purposes of these regulations, grading permits shall be considered as building permits and shall be subject to the administrative provisions of this code, unless otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter.

SECTION IA-116. Appendix J Section J102 of Volume IA of the G lendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J102

DEFINITIONS
J102.1 Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this appendix, have the meanings shown herein. Refer to Chapter 2 of the California Building Code for general definitions.

BENCH. A relatively level step excavated into earth material on which fill is to be placed.

BEST MANAGEMENT PRATICE (BMP). A stormwater pollution mitigation measure that is required to be employed in order to comply with the requirements of the NPDES permit issued to the County of Los Angeles, and as that perm it may be subsequently amended.

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CUT. See “Excavation.”
DOWN DRAIN. A device for collecting water from a swale or ditch located on or above a slope, and safely delivering it to an approved drainage facility.

EROSION. The wearing away of the ground surface as a result of the movement of wind, water or ice.

EXCAVATION. The removal of earth material by artificial means, also referred to as a cut.

FILL. Deposition of earth materials by artificial means.

GRADE. The vertical location of the ground surface.

GRADE, EXISTING. The grade prior to grading.

GRADE, FINISHED. The grade of the site at the conclusion of all grading efforts.

GRADING. An excavation or fill or combination thereof.

KEY. A compacted fill placed in a trench excavated in earth material beneath the toe of a slope.

SLOPE. An inclined surface, the inclination of which is expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to vertical distance.

SLOPE FAILURE means the slippage, instability, slide or loss of earth material from a slope for any reason. Class I slope failures involve bedrock. Class II slope failures involve soil above but not including bedrock. Class III slope failures involve only surficial problems with no involvement of bedrock.

STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN. A site drawing with details, notes, and related documents that identify the measures proposed by the permittee to: (1) control erosion and prevent sediment and construction- related pollutants from being carried offsite by stormwater, and (2) prevent non-stormwater discharges from entering the storm drain system. 112
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TERRACE. A relatively level step constructed in the face of a graded slope for drainage and maintenance purposes.

SECTION IA-117. Appendix J Section J103.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J103.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no grading shall be performed without first having obtained a permit therefore from the building official. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A separate permit shall be obtained for each site and may cover both excavations and fills. Any engineered grading as described in Appendix J Section J104 shall be performed by a contractor licensed by the State of California to perform the work described hereon. Regular grading less than 5,000 cubic yards may require a licensed contractor if the building official determines that special conditions or hazards exist.

SECTION IA-118. Appendix J Section J103.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to r ead as follows:

J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:

1. When approved by the building official, grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adve rsely affect adjoining properties.

2. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code where the excavation is limited to within the volume of the proposed structure.

3. Cemetery graves.

4. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

5. Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
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6. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil and ad joining properties.

7. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered soils engineer or engineering geologist. This shall not exempt grading of access roads or pads created for exploratory excavations. Exploratory excavations must not create a hazardous condition to adjacent properties or the public in accordance with Section J101.3. Exploratory excavations must be restored to existing conditions, unless approved by the building official.

8. An excavation that does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m 3) and complies with one of
the following conditions:
(1) is less than 2 feet (0.6 m) in depth.
(2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1.5 m) measured vertically upward from the cut surface to the surface of the natural grade and is not steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

9. A fill not intended to support a structure, that does not obstruct a drainage course and complies with one of the following conditions:
(a) is less than 1 foot (0.3 m) in depth and is placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20 percent slope). (b) is less than 3 feet (0.9 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, does not exceed 50 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).
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(c) is less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in depth at its deepest point measured vertically upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, does not exceed 20 cubic yards, and creates a fill slope no steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix 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.

FIGURE J103.2
SECTION IA-119. Appendix J Section J103.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safet y Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J103.3 Unpermitted grading. A person shall not own, use, occupy or maintain any site containing unpermitted grading. For the purposes of this code, unpermitted grading shall be defined as the following:

1. Grading that was performed, at any point in time, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the building official, pursuant to Section J103.1. 115
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2. Grading that was permitted and the work was not completed pursuant to Section J105 and the grading permit has expired pursuant to Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.5.

SECTION IA-120. Appendix J Section J103.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding grading fees, is hereby added to read as follows:

J103.4 Grading fees.

1. Fees for grading plan check and for grading permits shall be established or modified by resolution of the city council. The schedule of such fees shall remain on file and be available in the office of the building official. The building official shall, with the approval of the city manager, recommend changes to the council when the costs to provide grading plan check and grading inspection services make it appropriate.

2. The applicant shall pay a plan check fee prior to acceptance of grading plans and specifications for checking by the city. The plan check fee shall be based on the total volume of the excavation and fill, on the site. The grading plan check fee shall be recalculated each time the grading plan volume of excavation and fill exceeds the volume used to determine the original plan check fee, and t he applicant shall pay the difference between the revised and original fee before the revised grading plans are accepted for review by the city. The original grading plan check fee includes the cost to the applicant for the original submittal plus two add itional submittals of corrected grading plans and specifications. When required by the building official, the applicant shall pay a supplemental grading plan check fee in accordance with the fee resolution established by the city council.

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the submittal shall be considered an original and a new grading plan check fee shall be determined and paid to the city as p rovided in this section.

4. The applicant shall pay a grading permit fee prior to the issuance of a grading permit by the city. The fee shall be based on the total volume of excavation and fill, on the site. If, during grading operations, the plans and specifications for the grading project are revised increasing the volume of excavation, fill, or a combination thereof above the volume that was used to d etermine the grading permit fee, the applicant shall pay to the city the difference between the original grading permit fee and the recalculated fee before work may resume under the grading permit.

5. Whenever grading operations are commenced without an approved grading permit, a penalty shall be added to all unpaid fees for gradin g plan check and grading permits. The penalty shall be three hundred percent of all fees due the city.

SECTION IA-121. Appendix J Section J103.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J103.5 Bonds and insurance.

J103.5.1 Bonds – General.

1. Whenever an application for a grading permit is filed for the excavation or fill of one hundred cubic yards (76 m
3) or more in hillside areas and five hundred cubi c yards (382 m3) or more in other areas, the nature of the work regulated by this chapter is such that if left incomplete it will create a hazard to human life or endanger adjoining property, or property at a higher or lower level, or any street or street improvement or any other public property, the building official may, before issuing the grading permit, require the applicant to guarantee faithful performance and payment of labor and material in an 117
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amount determined by the building official, not less than fifty percent nor more than one hundred percent of the total estimated cos t of work, including corrective work necessary to remove and eliminate geologic hazards by one of the methods provided by this section.

2. An additional cash deposit may be required by the building official in the form of a cash bond sufficient to cover the cost of site cleanup and debris removal if determined by the building official that it is warranted.

3. Where grading is required on property adjacent to the grading site under permit to complete a project satisfactorily, the owner of such adjacent property need not provide additional performance bond if the original is of sufficient amount to include such additional grading.

4. Each bond and agreement for grading shall be effective upon the date of filing of application and shall remain in effect until the work authorized by the grading permit is completed and approved by the building official.

5. Installment refunds. When a substantial portion of the required grading work has been completed to the satisfaction of the building official, and when the completion of the remaining grading work, site development or planting is delayed, the building official may accept the completed portion of the grading work and consent to the proportionate reduction of the bond to an amount estimated to be adequate to ensure completion of the grading work, site development or planting remaining to be performed. Only one such reduction shall be considered for each bond posted.

J103.5.2 Performance bonds.

1. A guarantee of faithful performance for grading and improvement projects, when required by this chapter, shall be provided by one of the following methods:
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a. Surety bond. In the case the amount determined by the building official is in excess of $10,000, a bond shall be executed by the applicant, as principal, and a corporate surety authorized to do business in the state of California, as surety, in a form furnished by the building official and approved by the city attorney; b. Cash bond. A cash deposit with the city;
c. Instrument of credit and agreement. An instrument or instruments of credit from one or more financial institutions subject to regulation by the state or federal government pledging that the funds necessary to meet the performance are on deposit and guaranteed for payment and an agreement that the funds designated by the instrument shall become trust funds for the purpose of and in an amount determined by the building official not less than fifty percent nor more than one hundred percent of the total esti mated cost of the work, including corrective work necessary to remove and eliminate the agreement shall first be approved by the city attorney.

J103.5.3 Performance bond defaults.

A. Whenever the building official shall find that a default has occurred in the performance of any term or condition of any grading or construction permit, written notice of the fact of default thereof shall be given to the principal and to the corporate surety, financial institution or the depositor, stating the work to be done, and the period of time deemed by the building official to be reasonably necessary for the completion of such work. Thirty days after the receipt of such notice the principal or the surety shall perform or cause the required work to be performed by commencing and diligently prosecuting such work to its completion; but if they or either or both of them should fail to commence such work 119
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within the thirty days or having so commenced such work fail, neglect or refuse to proceed diligently to complete the same within the time so specified in such notice, then the city may enter such premises and do such work and the cost and expense of so doing the work so specified shall be the obligation of the principal and such surety and shall be a part of the terms of the performance bond in consideration of the issuance of t he grading permit.

B. If a cash bond has been posted, notice of default shall be given to the principal, and if such principal fails to cause the required work to be resumed as set forth in such notice within thirty days after receipt thereof, the building of ficial shall proceed without delay and further notice or proceedings whatsoever to use the cash deposited, or any portion thereof, and cause the required work to be completed by such mode as the building official deems convenient. The balance of such cash deposit, if any, shall upon the completion of the work be returned to the depositor or the depositor’s successor or assigns after deducting ten percent thereof.

C. If an instrument of credit is used to guarantee performance, notice of default shall be given to the principal and to the financial institution issuing such instrument of credit, and if such principal fails to cause the required work to be resumed as set forth in such notice within thirty days after receipt thereof, the building official shall make a demand upon the financial institution for the payment of the estimated costs from the trust fund held by such financial institution pursuant to the agreement. Upon receipt of such sum, the building official shall proceed without delay and without further notice or proceedings whatsoever to use such sum, or any portion thereof, and cause the required work to be completed by such made as the building official deems convenient. The 120
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balance of such cash deposit, if any, shall upon the completion of the work be returned to the financial institution, its successors or assigns, after deducting ten percent thereof; but if such institution fails or refuses to pay over such sum then the building official shall look to such institution for the costs and expense of such work, and the contra ctual liability of such institution shall be a term or condition of its agreement.

J103.5.4 Contractor’s grading insurance – work done adjacent to public property.

Before issuing a grading permit for work being done adjacent to public property, the building official may require that the applicant, or his/her contractor, file a certificate and endorsement evidencing liability insurance satisfactory to the city attorney or risk manager. If required, such insurance shall provide coverage for damage to the city’s property and for the city’s liability and defense of claims for damages and suits for personal bodily injury and property damage, including but not limited to damage to the city arising out of the deposition, runoff or washing of materials, or any other damage to city property, which may arise from or out of the performance of the work, whether such performance be by such contractor, its subcontractors or any other person directly or indirectly employed by such contractor or subcontractors.

SECTION IA-122. Appendix J Section J104.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J104.2 Grading plan requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 107, Chapter 1, Division II a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it complies with the requirements of this code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this code.
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SECTION IA-123. Appendix J Section J104.2.1 of Volume IA of the Gle ndale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby ad ded to read as follows:

J104.2.1 Grading Designation. Grading in mountainous terrain, as identified in Section

16.08.270 of the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, and all grading in excess of 5,000 cubic yards (3,825 m3) shall be performed in accordance with the approved grading plan prepared by a registered civil engineer, and shall be designated as “engineered grading.” Grading involving less than 5,000 cubic yards (3,825 m
3) and not located in an area of mountainous terrain shall be designated as “regular grading” unless the permittee chooses to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the building official determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading.

SECTION IA-124. Appendix J Section J104.2.2 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J104.2.2 Regular grading requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 106, and Section 104.2, Chapter 1, Division II, an application for a regular grading permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans in sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work. The plans shall give the location of the work, the name of the owner, and the name of the person who prepared the plan. If the slope of the grade exceeds 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical or as required by the building official, the plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by an individual licensed by the state to prepare such plans or specifications. The plan shall include the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Limits and depths of cut and fill.
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3. Location of any buildings or structures where work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the proposed grading.

4. Contours, flow areas, elevations, or slopes which define existing and proposed drainage patterns.

5. Storm water provisions in accordance with the requirements of Appendix J Section J111.

6. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded public and private easements and use restricted use areas.

7. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations.

SECTION IA-125. Appendix J Section J104.2.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J104.2.3 Engineered grading requirements. In addi tion to the provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section 107 and Appendix J Section J104.2, an application for an engineered grading permit shall be accompanied by three sets of plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report. The plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by an individual licensed by the state to prepare such plans or specifications when required by the building official. Specifications shall contain information covering construction and material requirements. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give location of the work, the name and address of the owner, and the person by whom they were prepared.
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The plans shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:

1. General vicinity of the proposed site.

2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.

3. Limiting dimensions, elevations, or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, proposed drainage channels, and related construction.

4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work. A map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area serv ed by any drains shall also be provided.

5. Location of any existing or proposed buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners that are within 15 feet (4.6 m) of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.

6. Recommendations in the geotechnical engineering report and the engineering geology report shall be incorporated into the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the building official, specific recommendations contained in the geotechnical engineering report and the engineering geology report, that are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.

7. The dates of the geotechnical engineering and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the reports.
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8. A statement of the ea rthwork quantities of materials to be excavated and/or filled.

Earthwork quantities shall include quantities for geotechnical and geological remediation. In addition, a statement of material to be imported or exported from the site.

9. A statement of the estimated starting and completion dates for work covered by the permit.

10. A statement signed by the owner acknowledging that a field engineer, geotechnical engineer and engineering geologist, when appropriate, will be employed to perform the services required by this code, whenever approval of the plans and issuance of the permit are to be based on the condition that such professional persons be so employed. These acknowledgements shall be on a form furnished by the building official.

11. Storm water provisions are required to be shown on the grading plan in accordance with Appendix J Section J111.

12. A drainage plan for that portion of a lot or parcel to be utilized as a building site (building pad), including elevation of floors with respect to finish site grade and locations of existing and proposed stoops, slabs, fences or other features that may affect drainage.

13. Location and type of any existing or proposed private sewage disposal system.

14. Location of existing and proposed utilities, drainage facilities, and recorded p ublic and private easements.

15. Location of all recorded floodways.

16. Location of all Special Flood Hazard Areas as designated and defined in Title 44, Code of Federal Regulations.
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SECTION IA-126. Appendix J Section J104.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J104.3 Geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report.

Geotechnical reports shall be required for all projects requiring a grading permit unless such report is determined unnecessary by the building official. Whenever a geotechnical report is required, the building official may require that such report be reviewed by a licensed professional and the cost associated with such review shall be required to be paid by the applicant.

The geotechnical engineering report required by Appendix J Section J104.2.3 shall include data regarding the nature, distribution and strength of existing soils, conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures and design criteria for corrective measures, including buttress fills, when necessary, and opinion on adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading as affected by geotechnical engineering factors, including the stability of slopes. All reports shall conform with the requirements of this code and shall be subject to review by the building official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as the building official may deem necessary. Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the building offi cial shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications. The engineering geology report required by Appendix J Section J104.2.3 shall include an adequate description of the geology of the site, conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic conditions on the proposed development, and opinion on the adequacy for the intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, as affected by geologic factors. The engineering geology report shall include a geologic map and cross sections utilizing the most recent grading plan as a base. 126
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All reports shall conform with the requirements of this code and shall be subject to review by the building official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as the building official may deem necessary. Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the building official shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications.

Exception: A geotechnical engineering or engineering geology report is not required where the building official determines that the nature of the work a pplied for is such that a report is not necessary.

SECTION IA-127. Appendix J Section J104.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to re ad as follows:

J104.4 Liquefaction study. For sites with mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods (S
s) greater than 0.5g as determined by Section 1613, a
study of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided, and the recommendations incorporated in the plans. A geotechnical investigation will be required when the proposed work is a “Project” as defined in California Public Resources Code Section 2693, and is located in an area designated as a “Seismic Hazard Zone” as defined in California Code of Regulations Section 3722 on Seismic Hazard Zone Maps issued by the State Geologist under Public Resources Code Section 2696.

Exception: A liquefaction study is not required where the building official determ ines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.

SECTION IA-128. Appendix J Section J104.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

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geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report to address its cause and provide r
ecommended repair methods. For Class II slope failures, the permit applicant shall submit to the building official an engineering geology report to address its cause and provide recommended repair methods. For Class III slope failure, unless there exist other conditions which, in the opinion of the building official, require the submission of geotechnical engineering or engineering geology reports, the permit applicant shall not be required to submit such reports.

SECTION IA-129. Appendix J Section J104.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Buildi ng and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J104.6 Permit issuance.

1. The issuance of a grading permit shall constitute an authorization to do only that work which is described or illustrated on the application for the permit or on the grading plans and specifications approved by the building official at the time of issuance.

2. Jurisdiction of other agencies. Permits issued under the requirements of this chapter shall not relieve the owner of responsibility for securing required permits for work to be accomplished which is regulated by any other code, department or division of the governing agency.

3. Tract map requirements. No grading permit shall be issued for import or export of earth materials to or from, and no grading shall be conducted on, any unimproved acreage in hillside areas unless a tentative tract map has been approved by the council or a parcel map has been approved by the planning commission or an affidavit is filed declaring the grading shall not be for subdivision purposes.

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and from grading sites in hillside areas as the building official shall determine are required in the interest of safety precautions involving pedestrian or vehicular traffic.

5. No permit shall be issued for the export or import of earth materials to or from a grading site in hillside areas involving ingress or egress on streets having less than 30 feet (9 m) in usable width, except upon all of the following conditions:
a. The size or type of hauling equipment shall be limited in accordance with the width and conditions of the street;
b. Traffic-control devices, including flag officers, signs and markers shall be utilized at appropriate places along the designated routes of access to such sites; c. Temporary no-parking restrictions shall be imposed with the approval of the city traffic and transportation administrator along such routes when determined necessary;
d. No person shall excavate or fill so as to cause falling rocks, soil or debris in any form to fall, slide or flow onto adjoining properties or public ways; e. In granting a permit under this chapter, the building official shall attach such conditions as may be necessary to prevent creation of hazard to public or private property;
f. In no event shall any export or import of earth materials to or from a grading site over dedicated and improved streets in hillside areas be undertaken or conducted except by use of equipment which complies in all respects with the state Ve hicle Code;
g. All vehicle loads shall be trimmed and watered, or otherwise secured so as to prevent spillage from the equipment;
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h. In cases where the building official designates the haul routes, such designation of routes shall take into consideration the most practical means of transporting the earth materials to or from the grading site consistent with the safety and welfare of residents along the routes; and
i. All public roadways used by the permittee shall be maintained free from all dust, dirt and debris caused by permittee’s grading operation.

6. Consent of adjacent property owner. Whenever any excavation or fill requires entry onto adjacent property for any reason, the permit applicant shall obtain the written consent or legal easements or other property rights of the adjacent property owner or their authorized representative, and shall file a signed and duly notarized copy of such consent with the building official, and no permit for such grading work may be issued unless and until all necessary consent documents are so filed. The consent shall be in a form acceptable to the building official.

SECTION IA-130. Appendix J Section J105.3 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safet y Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.3 Field engineer. The field engineer shall provide inspection within such engineer’s area of technical specialty, oversee and coordinate all field surveys, set grade stakes, and provide site inspections during grading operations to ensure the site is graded in accordance with the approved grading plan and the appropriate requirements of this code. During site grading, and at the completion of both rough grading and final grading, the field engineer shall submit statements and reports required by Appendix J Sections J105.11 and J105.12. If revised grading plans are required during the course of the work, they shall be prepared by a civil engineer and approved by the building official.
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SECTION IA-131. Appendix J Section J105.4 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety C ode, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.4 Geotechnical engineer. The geotechnical engineer shall provide professional inspection within such engineer’s area of technical specialty, which shall include observation during grading and testing for required compaction. The geotechnical engineer shall provide sufficient observation during the preparation of the natural ground and placement and compaction of the fill to verify that such work is being performed in accordance with the conditions of the approved plan and the appropriate requirements of this code. Revised recommendations related to conditions differing from the approved geotechnical engineering and engineering geology reports shall be submitted to the permittee, the building official and the field engineer.

SECTION IA-132. Appendix J Section J105.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.5 Engineering geologist. The engineering geologist shall provide professional inspection within such engineer’s area of technical specialty, which shall include professional inspection of the bedrock excavation to determine if conditions encountered are in conformance with the approved report. Revised recommendations relating to conditions differing from the approved engineering geology report shall be submitted to the geotechnical engineer.

SECTION IA-133. Appendix J Section J105.6 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to rea d as follows:

J105.6 Permittee. The permittee shall be responsible for the work to be performed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and in conformance with the provisions of this code, and the permittee shall engage project consultants, if required, to provide professional inspections on a timely basis. The permittee shall act as a coordinator between the project 131
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consultants, the contractor and the building official. In the event of changed conditions, the permittee shall be responsible for informing the building official of such change and shall provide revised plans for approval.

SECTION IA-134. Appendix J Section J105.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.7 Building official. The building official shall inspect the project site at the following various stages of work, as the building official deems necessary, to determine that adequate control is being exercised by the project consultants:

Pre-grade. Before any construction or grading activities occur at the site. Permittee shall schedule a pre-grade inspection with the building official. The permittee is responsible for coordinating that all project consultants are present at the pre-grade inspection.

Initial. When the site has been cleared of vegetation and unapproved fill and it has been scarified, benched or otherwise prepared for fill. No fill shall have been placed prior to this inspection.

Rough. When approximate initial elevations have been established; drainage terraces, swales and other drainage devices necessary for the protection of the building site(s) from flooding are installed; berms are installed at the top of the slopes; and the statements requi red by Section J105.12 have been received.

Final. When grading has been completed; all drainage devices necessary to drain the building pad(s) are installed; slope planting is established; irrigation systems are installed; and the as-built plans and required statements and reports have been submitted.

SECTION IA-135. Appendix J Section J105.8 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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J105.8 Notification of noncompliance. If, in the course of fulfilling their respective duties under this chapter, the field engineer, the geotechnical engineer or the engineering geologist finds that the work is not being done in conformance with this chapter or the approved grading plans, the discrepancies and corrective measures which should be taken shall be reported immediately in writing to the permittee and the building official.

SECTION IA-136. Appendix J Section J105.9 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is he reby added to read as follo ws:

J105.9 Transfer of responsibility. If the field engineer, the geotechnical engineer or the engineering geologist of record is changed during grading, the work shall be stopped until the replacement has agreed in writing to accept their responsibility within the area of technical competency for approval upon completion of the work. It shall be the duty of the permittee to notify the building official in writing of such change prior to the recommencement of such grading.

SECTION IA-137. Appendix J Section J105.10 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.10 Non-inspected grading. No person shall own, use, occupy or maintain any non- inspected grading. For the purposes of this code, non-inspected grading shall be defined as any grading for which a grading permit was first obtained, pursuant to Appendix J Section J103, but which has progressed beyond any point requiring inspection and approval by the building official without such inspection and approval having been obtained.

SECTION IA-138. Appendix J Section J105.11 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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J105.11 Routine field inspections and reports. Unless waived by the building off icial, routine inspection reports shall be provided by the field engineer for all engineered grading projects.

The field engineer shall file these reports with the building official as follows:

1. Bi-weekly during all times when grading of 400 cubic yards or more per week is occurring on the site;

2. Monthly, at all other time; and

3. At any time when requested in writing by the building official.

Such reports shall certify to the building official that the field engineer has inspected the grading site and related activities and has found them in compliance with the approved grading plans, the building code, grading permit conditions, and other applicable ordinances and requirements. The reports shall contain all required information in a standard “Report of Grading Activities” form which shall be provided by the building official.

SECTION IA-139. Appendix J Section J105.12 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.12 Completion of work. Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the fina l completion of the work, the following reports and drawings and supplements thereto are required for engineered grading or when professional inspection is required by the building official:

1. An “as-built” grading plan prepared by the field engineer to provide such services in accordance with Appendix J Section J105.3 showing all plan revisions as approved by the building official. This shall include original ground surface elevations, as-built ground elevations, lot drainage patterns, and the locations and elevations of surface drainage facilities and the outlets of subsurface drains. As-built locations, elevations and details of subsurface drains shall be shown as reported by the geotechnical 134
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engineer. The field engineer shall state in a report, to the building official that to the best of their knowledge, the work within the area of responsibility was done in accordance with the final approved grading plan.

2. A report prepared by the geotechnical engineer retained to provide such services in accordance with Appendix J Section J105.5, including locations and elevations of field density tests, summaries of field and laboratory tests, other substantiating data, and comments on any changes made during grading and their effect on the recommendations made in the approved geotechnical engineering investigation report. Geotechnical engineer shall submit a statement that, to the best of their knowledge, the work within their area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved geotechnical engineering report and applicable provisions of this chapter.

The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide, settlement or slippage.

3. A report prepared by the engineering geologist retained to provide such services in accordance with Appendix J Section J105.6, including a final description of the geology of the site and any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of s ame on recommendations incorporated in the approved grading plan.

Engineering geologists shall submit a statement that, to the best of their knowledge, the work within their area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved engineering geologist report and applicable provisions of this chapter. The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide, settlement, or slippage. The report 135
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must contain a final as-built geologic map and cross-sections depicting all the information collected prior to and during grading.

4. The grading contractor shall submit in a form prescribed by the building official a statement of conformance to said as-built plan and the specifications.

SECTION IA-140. Appendix J Section J105.13 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.13 Notification of completion. The permittee shall notify the building official when the grading operation is ready for final inspection. Final approval shall not be given until all work, including installation of all drainage facilities and their protective devices, and all erosion control measures have been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan, and the required reports have been submitted and approved.

SECTION IA-141. Appendix J Section J105.14 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J105.14 Change of ownership. Unless waived by the building official, when a grading permit has been issued on a site and the owner sells the property prior to final grading approval, the new property owner shall be required to obtain a new grading permit.

SECTION IA-142. Appendix J Section J106.1 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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ut slope. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be not more than 1 unit vertical in 2 units horizontal (50-percent slope) unless the applicant furnishes a geotechnical engineering or an engineering geology report, or both justifying a steeper slope. Reports must indicate that site was investigated and give an opinion that a cut at a steepe r slope will be stable and not create a hazard to public or private 136
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property in conformance with the requirements of Appendix J Section J104.2.3. The building official may require the excavation to be made with a cut face flatter in slope than 1 unit vert ical to 2 units horizontal if the building official finds it necessary for stability and safety.

Exceptions:

1. A cut surface may be at a slope of 1.5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (67 percent slope) provided that a ll the following are met:

1.1 It is not intended to support structures or sur charges.

1.2 It is adequately protected against erosion.

1.3 It is no more than 8 feet (2438 mm) in height.

1.4 It is approved by the building code official

1.5 Ground water is not encountered.

2. A cut surface in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1 unit horizontal to 1 unit vertical (100 percent slope).

SECTION IA-143. Appendix J Section J106.3 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J106.2 Drainage. Drainage, including drainage terraces and overflow protection, shall be provided as required by Appendix J Section J109.

SECTION IA-144. Appendix J Section J107.1 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J107.1 General. Unless otherwise recommended in the geotechnical report, fills shall comply with the provisions of this section. In the absence of an approved geotechnical engineering report and if approved by the building official, these provisions may be waived for minor fills not intended to suppor t structures.
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SECTION IA-145. Appendix J Section J107.2 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follo ws:

J107.2 Surface preparation. Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope). The ground surface shall be prepared to receive fill by removing vegetation, topsoil and other unsuitable materials, and scarifying the ground to provide a bond with the fil l material. Except where recommended by the geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist as not being necessary, subdrains shall be provided under all fills placed in natural drainage courses and in other locations where seepage is evident. Such sub-drainage systems shall be of a material and design approved by the geotechnical engineer and acceptable to the building official. The geotechnical engineer shall provide continuous inspection during the process of subdrain installations. The location of the subdrains shall be shown on a plan by the geotechnical engineer. Excavations for the subdrains shall be inspected by the engineering geologist when such subdrains are included in the recommendations of the engineering geologist.

SECTION IA-146. Appendix J Section J107.3 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J107.3 Benching. Where existing grade is at a slope steeper than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal (20 percent slope) and the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet (1524 mm) benching shall be provided into sound bedrock or other competent material as determined by the geotechnical engineer. The ground preparation shall be in accordance with Figure J107.3 or as determined by the geotechnical engineer. When fill is to be placed over a cut, a key shall be provided which is at least 10 feet (3048 mm) in width and 2 feet (610 mm) in depth. The area beyond the toe of f ill shall be sloped for sheet flow or a paved drain shall be provided. The cut shall be made before 138
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placing the fill and the geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist or both shall accept the cut as suitable for the foundation and placement of fill m aterial.

SECTION IA-147. Appendix J Section J107.6 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety C ode, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J107.6 Maximum slope. T he slope of fill surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal (50- percent slope) shall be justified by a geotechnical engineering report conforming with the requirements of Appendix J Section J104.2.3, stating that the site has been investigated and giving an opinion that a fill at a steeper slope will be stable and not create a hazard to public or private property. Substantiating calculations and supporting data may be required where the building official determines that such information is necessary to verify the stability and safety of the proposed slope. The building official may require the fill slope be constructed with a face flatter in slope than 1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal (50 percent slope) if the building official finds it necessary for stability and safety.

SECTION IA-
148. Appendix J Section J107.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Bu ilding and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J107.7 Slopes to receive fill. Where fill is to be placed above the top of an existing slope steeper than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33 percent slope), the toe of the fill shall be set back from the top edge of the slope a minimum distance of 6 feet (1.8 m) measured horizontally or such other distance as may be specifically recommended by a geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist and approved by the building official.

SECTION IA-149. Appendix J Section J107.8 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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J107.8 Inspection of fill. For engineered grading, the geotechnical engineer shall provide sufficient inspections during the preparation of the natural ground and the placement and compaction of the fill ensuring that the work is being performed in accordance with the conditions of plan approval and the appropriate requirements of this chapter. In addition to the above, the geotechnical engineer shall be present during the entire fill placement and compaction of fills that will exceed a vertical height or depth of 30 feet (9.1 m) or result in a slope surface steeper that 2 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (50 percent slope).

SECTION IA-150. Appendix J Section J107.9 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

J107.9 Testing of fills. Sufficient tests of the fill soils shall be made to determine the density and to verify compliance of the soil properties with the design requirements. This includes soil types and shear strengths in accordance with Referenced Standar ds Section J112.

SECTION IA-151. Appendix J Section J108 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J108

SETBACKS AND RETAINING WALLS
J108.1 General. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the property lines in accordance with this section. Setback dimensions shall be measured perpendicular to the property line and shall be as shown in Figure J108.1, unless substantiating data is submitted justifying reduced setbacks and is recommended by a geotechnical engineering and engineering geology report approved by the building official.

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greater. For graded slopes the grading design must be such that the property line between adjacent lots will be at the apex of the berm at the top of the slope. Property lines between adjacent lots shall not be located on a graded slope steeper th an 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20 percent slope).

J108.3 Slope protection. Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading, additional protection, approved by the building official, shall be included. Such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

1. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.

3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes.

4. Provision for the c ontrol of surface waters.

J108.4 Alternate setbacks. The building official may approve alternate setbacks. The building official may require an investigation and recommendation by a qualified geotechnical engineer or engineering geologist to demonstrate that the intent of this section has been satisfied.

J108.5 Retaining walls and crib walls.

1. All structures which are intended to retain earth material, shall be fully detailed, appropriately engineered, and where required by the building official be incorporated into a grading plan. Such grading plan shall be reviewed by the building official, or his or her designee, and must be approved prior to issuance of a building permit for any retaining walls on the site.

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and a recommendation shall be submitted by such qualified individual regarding the type of retaining wall system(s) to be used. Any recommendation to utilize a particular type of earth retention system shall be based on soil strength parameters for the subject property and detailed slope stability analysis.

3. Cantilever retaining walls must be designed to provide a minimum factor of safety against overturning of 1.5 and a minimum factor of safety against sliding of 1.5. The building official shall have the authority to require a higher factor of safety against overturning or sliding, or both if he or she determines that specific site conditions warrant such design.

4. When approved for use by the building official, a crib wall earth retention system may be used. Such system must be specifically recommended, as an appropriate method of retaining a cut or fill slope, by the geotechnical engineer of record for the project.

5. Any crib wall earth retention system which is approved for use by the building official, must meet the following minimum design parameters:
a. The crib wall system shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety against overturning of 3.0. A higher factor of safety may be required, at the discretion of the building official.
b. The crib wall system shall be designed with a minimum factor of safety against sliding of 3.0. A higher factor of safety may be required, at the discretion of the building official.
c. Unless an alternate height is approved by the building official, the maximum height of a crib wall shall not exceed ten feet (3 m), measured from the bottom of the lowest course.
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d. Crib walls in excess of ten feet (3 m) in height must be designed with closed cell faces, and may not be vegetated.
e. Backfill of crib walls shall consist of granular material, which facilitates drainage, as recommended by the geotechnical engineer of record.
f. A subdrain shall be required behind all retaining walls, unless the full effect of hydrostatic pressure is accounted for in the design, and omission of such subdrain is recommended by the geotechnical engineer of record for the project, and approved by the building official.
g. Crib walls shall be founded upon a foundation/grade beam system that is designed by a licensed civil or structural engineer or upon competent bedrock as determined by both a qualified geotechnical engineer and engineering geologist and approved by the building official. All foundation grade beam systems shall be reviewed and approved by the geotechnical engineer of record for the project. h. Crib walls shall be designed to resist all seismically induced lateral forces, in addition to the lateral forces imparted by retained earth material.

6. Earth retention systems, other than cantilevered retaining wall systems, which are not anchored into a stable, earthen mass may not be utilized.

7. Revetments and erosion control armaments shall not be considered suitable for retaining cut or fill slopes.

8. All retaining walls must be approved by the building official prior to construction, except for walls specifically exempt from the Glendale Building and Safety Co de, 2014, as amended.
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9. Any earth retaining structure, which creates a reasonably accessible surface, which adjoins a vertical drop of thirty inches (750 mm) or more, shall be provided with a protective guard, in accordance with the Glendale Building and Saf ety Code, 2014, as amended.

10. All retaining walls shall be provided with sufficient freeboard and a surface back drain, to effectively retain and divert ravel, debris, and concentrated storm water runoff.

SECTION IA-152. Appendix J Section J109.1 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to rea d as follows:

J109.1 General. Unless otherwise recommended by a civil engineer, and approved by the building official, drainage facilities and terracing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section for all cut and fill slopes where the ground slope is steeper than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33 percent slope).

For slopes flatter than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (33 percent slope) and steeper than 5 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical (20 percent slope) a paved swale or ditch shall be provided at 30 foot (9.1 m) vertical intervals to control surface drainage and debris. Swale shall be sized based on contributory area and have adequate capacity to convey intercepted waters to the point of disposal as defined in Appendix J Section 109.5. Swale must be paved with reinforced concrete not less than 3 inches (0.08 m) in thickness, reinforced with 6-inch (0.2 m) by 6-inch (0.2 m) No. 10 by No. 10 welded wire fabric or equivalent reinforcing centered in the concrete slab or an approved equal. Swale must have a minimum flow line depth of 1 foot (0.3 m) and a minimum paved width of 18 inches (0.5 m). Swales shall have a minimum gradient of not less than 5 percent. There shall be no reduction in grade along the direction of flow unless the velocity of flow is such that slope debris will remain in suspension on the reduced grade. 144
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SECTION IA-153. Appendix J Section J109.3 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J109.3 Interceptor drains and overflow protection. Berms, interceptor drains, swales or other devices shall be provided at the top of cut or fill slopes to prevent surface waters f rom overflowing onto and damaging the face of a slope. Berms used for slope protection shall not be less than 12 inches (0.3 m) above the level of the pad and shall slope back at least 4 feet (1.2 m) from the top of the slope. Interceptor drains shall be installed along the top of graded slopes greater than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height receiving drainage from a tributary width greater than 30 feet (9.1 m) measured horizontally. They shall have a minimum depth of 1 foot (305 mm) and a minimum width of 3 feet (915 mm). The slope shall be approved by the building official, but shall not be less than 50 horizontal to 1 vertical (2 percent slope). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in thickness, or by other materials suitable to the application. Discharge from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be approved by the building official.

SECTION IA-154. Appendix J Section J109.5 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is he reby added to read as follows:

J109.5 Disposal. All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry waters to the nearest practicable street, storm drain, or natural watercourse drainage way approved by the building official or other appropriate governmental agency jurisdiction provided it is a safe place to deposit such waters. Erosion of ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of non-erosive down drains or other devices. Desilting basins, filter barriers or other methods, as approved by the building official, shall be utilized to remove sediments from surface waters before such waters are allowed to enter streets, storm drains, or natural watercourses. If the 145
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drainage device discharges onto natural ground, riprap or a similar energy dissipater may be required. Building pads shall have a minimum drainage gradient of 2 percent toward approved drainage facilities, a public street or drainage structure approved to receive storm waters unless waived by the building official. A lesser slope may be approved by the building official for sites graded in relatively flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions are made, when the building official finds such modification will not result in unfavorable drainage conditions.

SECTION IA-155. Appendix J Section J110.1 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

J110.1 General. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion. This control shall consist of effective planting, erosion control blankets, soil stabilizers or other means as approved by the building official.

Exception: Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes not subject to erosion due to the erosion-resistant character of the materials.

Erosion control for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final inspection.

SECTION IA-156. Appendix J Section J111 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safet y Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION J111

REFERENCED STANDARDS
ASTM D 1557-12 Test Method for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort [56,000 ft- lf/ft
3 (2,700kN-m/m3)].

ASTM D 1556 Density and Unit Weight of Soils in Place by the Sand Cone Method
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ASTM D 2167 Density and Unit Weight of Soils in Place by the Rubber-Balloon Method
ASTM D 2937 Density of Soils in Place by the Drive-Cylinder Method ASTM D 2922 Density of Soil and Soil Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods ASTM D 3017 Water Content of Soil and Rock in Place by Nuclear Methods SECTION IA-157. Appendix J Section J112 of Volume IA of the Glendal e Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION J112

NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES)

COMPLIANCE
J112.1 General. All grading plans and permits shall comply with the provisions of this section and Chapters 13.42 and 13.43 of the Glendale Municipal Code for NPDES compliance including the owner of any property on which grading has been performed and which requires a grading permit under Appendix J Section J103. Sites which have been graded and which require a grading permit under Appendix J Section J103 are subject to penalties and fines per Appendix J Section J112.4. All best management practices shall be installed before grading begins or as instructed in writing by the building official for unpermitted grading as defined by Section J103.3. As grading progresses, all best management practices shall be updated as necessary to prevent erosion and control construction related pollutants from discharging from the site. All best management practices shall be maintained in good working order to the satisfaction of the building official unless final grading approval has been granted by the building official and all permanent drainage and erosion control systems, if required, are in place. 147
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J112.2 Storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP). When requested by the building official, no grading permit shall be issued unless the plans for such work include a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan with details of best management practices, including desilting basins or other temporary drainage or control measures, or both, as may be necessary to control construction-related pollutants which originate from the site as a result of construction related activities. For unpermitted grading as defined by Section J103.3 upon written request a SWPPP in compliance with the provisions of this section and Chapters 13.42 and 13.43 of the Glendale Municipal Code for NPDES compliance shall be submitted to the building official.

J112.3 Wet weather erosion control plans (WWECP). In addition to the SWPPP required in Appendix J Section J112.2, where a grading permit is issued and it appears that the grading will not be completed prior to November 1, then on or before October 1 the owner of the site on which the grading is being performed shall file or cause to be filed with the building official a WWECP which includes specific best management practices to minimize the transport of sediment and protect public and private property from the effects of erosion, flooding or the deposition of mud, debris or construction related pollutants. The best management practices shown on the WWECP shall be installed on or before October 15. The plans shall be revised annually or as required by the building official to reflect the current site conditions. The WWECP shall be accompanied by an application for plan checking services and plan check fees equal in amount to 10 percent of the original grading permit fee.

J112.4 Storm water pollution prevention plan, effect of noncompliance. Should the owner fail to install the best management practices required by Appendix J Sections J112.2 and J112.3 or submit the wet weather erosion c ontrol plans required by Appendix J Section J112.3 by the dates specified therein, it shall be deemed that a default has occurred under the conditions of the 148
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grading permit security. There upon, the building official may enter the property for the purpose of installing, by city forces or by other means, the drainage, erosion control and other devices shown on the approved plans, or if there are no approved plans, as the building official may deem necessary to protect adjoining property from the effects of erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud, debris or construction related pollutants. The building official may also cause the owner to be prosecuted as a violator of this code. The building official shall have the authority to collect the penalties imposed by this code upon determining that the site is in noncompliance. Payment of penalty shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work. The following penalties may be imposed by the building official:

1. If a designed wet weather erosion control plan is not submitted as prescribed in Appendix J Section J112.3:

Grading Permit Volume Penalty
1 – 10,000 cubic yards (1 – 7645.5 m
3) $ 50.00 per day
10,001 – 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 – 76455 m3) $250.00 per day More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m3) $500.00 per day

2. If the best management practices for storm water pollution prevention and wet weather erosion control are not installed as prescribed in Appendix J Sections J112.2 and J112.3 and approved by the bui lding official:

Grading Permit Volume Penalty
1 – 10,000 cubic yards (1 – 7645.5 m
3) $ 100.00 per day
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1 VOLUME IB. RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
SECTION IB-1. Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION IB-2. Chapter 1 Division II of the Section R104.10.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R104.10.2 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.

SECTION IB- 3. Chapter 1 Division II Section R104.11.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R104.11.2 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.

S ECTION IB -4. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.3 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.
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2 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 R106.1.

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.

8. Pay plan review and permit fees as required by Volume 1A Chapter 1 Division II of this Code.

SECTION IB- 5. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3.1.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.3.1.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, alteration, repair or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in a flood hazard area as established by Table R301.2(1), the building official shall examine or cause to be examined the construction documents and shall make a determination with regard to the valuation of the proposed work. For buildings that have sustained damage of any origin, the valuation of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its predamaged condition. If the building official finds that the valuation of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the damage has occurred or the improvement is 151
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SECTION IB-6. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3.1.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R105 .3.1.2 Small residential rooftop solar energy system review process.

A. Applicability. This Section applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop solar energy systems, as defined herein, in the city.

B. Definitions. The following words and phrases as used in this section are defined as follows:
“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of email, facsimile, or the internet. “Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:

1. A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.

2. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the city and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time.

3. A solar energy system that is installed on a single or duplex family dwelling.

4. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by city.
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5 “Solar energy system” has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the California Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or redesignated from time to time. “Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

C. Solar Energy System Requirements

1. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the State of California and of the city of Glendale, including the Glendale Fire Department and the Glendale Water and power department.

2. Solar energy systems for heating water in single-family residences and for heating water in commercial or swimming pool applications shall be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California Plumbing and Mechanical Code.

3. Solar energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
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6 D. Expedited Permitting Process and Checklist, and Permit Fees.

1. On or before September 30, 2015, the building official shall adopt an expedited permitting process for small residential rooftop solar energy systems, including a standard plan and checklist(s) of all requirements with which small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review.

2. The checklist and all documents required for the submission of an expedited small residential solar energy system application shall be made available to the public on the City of Glendale website. The Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

3. The fees prescribed for the permitting of small residential rooftop solar energy system shall be established from time to time by resolution of the city council and shall be in compliance with Government Code Section 65850.55, Government Code Section 66015, Government Code Section 66016, and State Health and Safety Code Section 17951.

E. Prior to submitting an application for permits for a small residential rooftop solar system, the applicant shall:

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7 residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated with the system to the building foundation; and

2. At the applicant’s cost, verify to the applicant’s reasonable satisfaction using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized, based on the existing electrical system’s current use, to carry all new photovoltaic electrical loads.

F. An application that satisfies the information requirements in the checklist, as determined by the building official, shall be deemed complete. Upon receipt of an incomplete application, the building official shall issue a written correction notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

G. A building official may require an applicant to apply for a use permit if the official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decisions may be appealed to the City Planning Commission. If a use permit is required, a building official may deny an application for the use permit if the official makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the 156
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8 potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decisions may be appealed to the City Planning Commission.

H. Any condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest possible cost.

I. “A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact” includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the City on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The City shall use its best efforts to ensure that the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the Civil Code defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance.

J. Upon confirmation by the building official of the application and supporting documentation being complete and meeting the requirements of the checklist, the building official shall administratively approve the application and issue all required permits or authorizations. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop energy system to the local utility provider’s electricity grid. The applicant is responsible for obtaining such approval or permission from the local utility provider.

K. For a small residential rooftop solar energy system eligible for expedited review, only one inspection shall be required, which shall be done in a timely manner and may include a consolidated inspection by the building official and fire chief. If a small residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent 157
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9 inspection is authorized; however, the subsequent inspection need not conform to the requirements of this subsection.

SECTION IB-7. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one-year after the date of filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

In granting any extension the building official may require compliance with any new regulation. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. The new plan review fee shall be one half the amount required for a new plan review, provided no changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on an expired application the applicant shall comply with all applicable new regulations.

SECTION IB-8. Chapter 1 Division II of the Section R105.3.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R105.3.3 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Chapter I Division II, Section R105.3, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Chapter 1 Division II, Section R108.2 and 158
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10 are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Chapter 1 Division II, Section 106.3.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution.

SECTION IB-9. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.5. Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Work shall be considered suspended or abandoned if the building official determines that substantial work has not been performed within the time specified above. Substantial work shall be construed to mean:

1. Measurable work such as, but not limited to, the addition of footings, structural members, flooring, wall covering, etc.

2. The work mentioned in subsection 1 of this Section 105.5 above must constitute 20% of the value of the work for which the permit was issued in any 180-day period for Group R, Division 3 occupancies.

Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such 159
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11 suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new permit fee and may be required to comply with all applicable new regulations at the time of issuance.

The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstr ated.

SECTION IB-10. Chapter 1 Division II Section R105.8 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed to incorporate the provision that the applicant, the applicant’s agent, employees or contractors shall carry out the proposed work in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto, whether specified or not. No approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions and intent of this code.

SECTION IB- 11. Chapter 1 Division II of the Section R106.3.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R106.3.4 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 160
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12 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.

SECTION IB-12. Chapter 1 Division II Section R108.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee in addition to the normally established permit fee, equal to 100% of such normally established permit fee, or as otherwise determined by the building official.

SECTION IB-13. Chapter 1 Division II Section R109.1.5.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.1.5.4 Structural observation. For structural observation, see Section 1704 of Vo
lume IA.

SECTION IB-14. Chapter 1 Division II Section R109.1.5.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.1.5.5 Sound transmission control. Fire -resistance- rated con struction inspection. Where fire-resistance-rated construction is required between dwelling units or due to location on property, the building official shall require an inspection of such construction after all lathing and/or wallboard is in place, but before any plaster is applied, 161
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13 or before wall-board joints and fasteners are taped and finished. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire resistance rated assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

SECTION IB- 15. Chapter 1 Division II Section R109.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R109.5 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This section shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans and inspection card are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or deviation from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction.

SECTION IB-16. Chapter 1 Division II Section R112 and all subsections thereof of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION R112

BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
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14 R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint building and fire board of appeals in accordance with Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code (hereinafter referred to as the “board”).

SECTION IB-17. Chapter 1 Division II Section R113.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, or occupy, or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Maintenance of a building or structure which was unlawful at the time it was constructed and which would be unlawful under this Code if constructed after the effective date of such Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of such Code.

SECTION IB-18. Chapter 1 Division II Section R113.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R113.4 Violation penalties. A ny person who violates a 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 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. 163
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15 Such penalty and imprisonment shall not preclude the imposition of any other administrative or judicial civil, or criminal remedies under state, federal or local laws.

SECTION IB-19. Chapter 1 Division II Section R114.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R114.1 Notice to owner or the owner’s authorized agent. Upon notice from the building official that work on any building or structure is being executed contrary to the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction or in an unsafe and dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. 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 performing the work and shall state the conditions under which work will be permitted to resume.

SECTION IB-20. Chapter 1 Division II Section R114.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R114.2 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure 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 guilty of a misdemeanor. Such work shall constitute a continuing violation of this Code.

SECTION IB-21. Chapter 1 Division II Section R115 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION R115

UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
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16 R115.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate ligh t and ven tilation, 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.

R115.2 Record . The building official shall cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occu pancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.

R115.3 Notice. If a n 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.

R115.4 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the owner personally; (b) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (c) delivered in any other manner as prescribed by local 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 165
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17 manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.

R115.5 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 Section 105.2.2 and Existing Building Code of Volume IC of this Code.

R115.6 Non-Compliance. Upon failure to comply with the order within the time specified herein, and if no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building official shall file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (i) that the building is an unsafe building and (ii) that the owner has been notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as an unsafe building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no longer unsafe, whichever is appropriate.

R115.7 Vacated Buildings. Any unsafe building ordered vacated in accordance with this section shall not be reoccupied until the unsafe conditions have been eliminated. Each such vacated building shall be locked and otherwise secured against entry and the building official shall post thereon a placard stating: “DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE TO OCCUPY, CITY OF GLENDALE.” Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal are completed. Such notice shall not be removed without 166
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18 written permission of the building official and no person shall enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing the building.

SECTION IB- 22. Chapter 1 Division II Section R116 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION R116

CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES
R116 Temporary Construction Toilets. Toilet Facilities Required. No person shall c
ommence or proceed with the erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable, sanitary toilet facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure. Such toilet facilities shall be located upon or within a reasonable distance of the lot, premises, or site upon which such work is being done. In no case shall the line of travel to any facility exceed 500 feet (153 M). Toilets may not be placed on the public way.

R116.1 Toilet Standards. Every toilet shall be of water flush type and shall be connected to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system built in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code. All toilet structures shall be self-closing; the toilet floor shall be smooth, and screened ventilation shall be provided for the toilet compartment.

Where workmen are employed during night hours, the toilet building shall be provided with artificial light. In lieu of flush water closets approved chemical toilets may be provided. Toilets may not be located within 10’ (3054 mm) of a property line.

SECTION IB-23. Chapter 1 Division II Section R117 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL
R117 On Site Construction Trash and Debris Control Facilities Required.

N
o person shall commence or proceed with erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable on site trash and debris control facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure.

On site trash and debris control shall consist of at least a roll off 523 ft³ (15m³) bin. The container shall be emptied often enough so that no storage of trash is outside the bin. The bin shall be removed from the site after the building has passed final inspection or within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the building permit.

Exception: Additions, less than 900 ft ² (84m²), and alterations to Group R, Division 3 occupancies and Group U occupancies need not provide a roll off bin but must store trash and debris in the rear yard in quantities less than 10 ft (3m) wide by 10 ft (3m) long by 4 ft (1.2m) high. All trash and debris whether or not in containers shall be kept 3 ft (912mm) from adjacent property lines.

SECTION IB-24. Chapter 1 Division II Section R118 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION R118

DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
R
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R118.2 Applications of Provisions.

R118.2.1 The provisions of this section are applicable following each disaster when a local emergency has been declared by the City Council to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Glendale. The Council may extend the provisions as necessary.

R118.2.2 When approved by the building official, the requirements of this section may be waived in favor of repair recommendations included in an engineering evaluation as defined in Section R118.3.

R118.3 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this Section R118, the following definitions apply:

R118.3.1 “ARCHITECT” means an individual licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.

R118.3.2 “CIVIL ENGINEER” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.

R118.3.3 “CURRENT CODE” means the edition of the California Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the City of Glendale as the Glendale Building and Safety Code, as amended. The edition of said Glendale Building and Safety Code to be applied shall be that edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council.

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21 building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. Engineering evaluations shall, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair with appropriate opinion of construction cost for those repairs.

R118.3.5 “REPLACEMENT VALUE” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of replacing the damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, construction material and occupancy on the same site.

R118.3.6 “STRUCTURAL ENGINEER” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering and to use the title structural engineer as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code. R118.3.7 “VALUE OF REPAIR” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of making the necessary repairs to the damaged building.

R118.4 Repair Criteria.

R118.4.1 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section R115.

R118.4.2 Building and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:

1. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion(s) may be restored to their pre-disaster condition.

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22 ceiling systems, the ceiling system shall be repaired and all bracing required by current code shall be installed.

2. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent (10%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, supported elements and supporting elements associated with the damaged elements, shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code.

3. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code.

4. In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys shall be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys shall be repaired in accordance with Chapter 1 Division II, Section 118.5.

R118.5 Repair Criteria for Chimneys.

R118.5.1 All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Section 2113 of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:

1. When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion shall be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition. 171
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23 2. For a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney shall be removed to the top of the fire box.

3. For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney shall be removed from the top to a floor line where sound anchorage is found.

4. In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox shall be removed to the foundation. If this foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation shall be removed and replaced.

R118.5.2 Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Section 2113 of Volume IA of this Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of said Code when approved by the building official. Such alternate systems shall be designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect.

R118.6 Repair Criteria for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Structures.

R118.6.1 All buildings as described in Appendix Chapter A1, Section A102.1 of the California Existing Building Code of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code that are damaged shall be repaired and strengthened in accordance with provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section R118.4.
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24 Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings of Volume IC of this Code.

SECTION IB-25. Chapter 1 Division II Section R119 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION R119

SANDBLASTING
R119.1. Sandblasting: Definition. As used in this article, unless the context expressly indicates otherwise, "sandblasting" shall mean the use of air, steam or water containing sand to clean, grind, or cut hard surfaces.

R119.2. Dry Sandblasting. Dry sandblasting is prohibited unless authorized by special permission from the building official endorsed upon a permit. Permission for dry sandblasting may be granted only when it is not possible to employ wet sandblasting. When dry sandblasting is permitted, the building official may impose such reasonable and related conditions as he or she may deem necessary for the protection of the public and the adjacent property.

R119.3. Use of Canvas. Sandblasting operations shall, at all times, be separated from all adjacent property by canvas or other suitable barrier to prevent the splashing or blowing of water and/or sand thereupon.

R119.4. Stoppage of Work. The building official may order the immediate stoppage of s
andblasting for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter. Failure of any person to comply immediately with such order shall constitute a misdemeanor.

SECTION IB-26. Chapter 1 Division II Section R120 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS
R120.1 Protections required. Pedestrians shall be protected during c onstruction, remodeling and demolition activities as required by this section. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.

R120.2 Walkways. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing authority authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but in no case shall they be less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width.

Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface. Walkways shall be accessible in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 11A or 11B as applicable, and shall be designed to support all imposed loads and in no case shall the design live load be less than 150 pounds per square foot (psf) (7.2 kN/m²).

SECTION IB-27. Section R301.1.3.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R301.1.3.1 California licensed architect or engineer.

All construction documents submitted for permit shall be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer.

Exception: When the building official determines, based upon a review of the construction documents submitted, that the scope of work is minor in nature.

SECTION IB-28. Section R301.1.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding engineered design for woodframe structures greater than two-stories, is hereby amended.
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26 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 base ment 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 C
alifornia 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 IB-29. Section R301.1.3.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding engineered design for structures other than woodframe, is hereby repealed.

SECTION IB-30. Section R301.1.5 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added 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 Volume IA of this Code. 175
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27 SECTION IB-31. Table R301.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
GROUND
SNOW
LOAD

WIND DESIGN

SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORYf

SUBJECT TO DAMAGE
FROM
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMPe

ICE BARRIER

UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIREDh
FLOOD
HAZARDSg
AIR

FREEZING
INDEXi
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMPj
Speedd
(mph)
Topographic
effectsk
Special
wind
regionl
Wind-
borne
debris
zonem Weatheringa
Frost
line
depthb Termitec
0 110 No No No See Footnote f Negligible 12 in. N/A 47oF No See Footnote g None 63.9 MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Elevation
Latitude
Winter
Heating
Summer
cooling
Altitude
Correction factor
Indoor design
Temperature
Design
Temperature cooling
Heating temperature
differences
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Cooling
Temperature difference
Wind
Velocity heating
Wind
Velocity cooling
Coincident
wet bulb
Daily
range
Winter
humidity
Summer
humidity -----
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----

For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. W h ere w eathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(4). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, C55, C62, C73, C90, C129, C145, C216 or C652. b. Wh
ere the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. 176
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28 d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [FigureR301.2(5)A]. Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official. [Also see Figure R301.2(1).10] f. The jurisdiction sha ll fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. See Mapped acceleration and other seismic design parameters at the USGS Web site.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.

The City of Glendale (Community No. 065030) has participated as a regular member in the NFIP since August 31, 1984
Date of the Flood Insurance Study: September 26, 2008
FIRM Numbers, Dates:
06037C1095E, September 30, 2005
06037C1125F, September 30, 2005
06037C1335E, September 30, 2005
06037C1345E, September 30, 2005
06037C1375E, September 30, 2005
06037C1610E, September 30, 2005
06037C1626E, September 30, 2005

h. In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the 177
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29 effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
n. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table of 1a or 1b from ACCA Manuel J or established criteria determine by the jurisdiction.
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30 o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2(6).

SECTION IB-32. Section R301.2.2.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R301.2.2.6 Irregular buildings. The seismic provisions of this code shall not be used for structures, or portions thereof, located in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2 and considered to be irregular in accordance with this section. A building or portion of a building shall be considered to be irregular where one or more of the conditions defined in Items 1 through 7 occur. Irregular structures, or irregular portions of structures, shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice to the extent the irregular features affect the performance of the remaining structural system. When the forces associated with the irregularity are resisted by a structural system designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice, the remainder of the building shall be permitted to be designed using the provisions of this code.

1. Shear wall lines 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.

2. Lateral support of roofs and floors. Conditions where a section of floor or roof is not laterally supported by shear walls or braced wall lines on all edges.

Exception : Portions of floors that do not support shear walls, braced wall panels above, or roofs shall be permitted to extend no more than 6 feet (1829 mm) beyond a shear wall or braced wall line.
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31 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. Floor and roof opening. Conditions where an opening in a floor or roof exceeds the lesser of 12 feet (368 mm) or 50 percent of the least floor or roof dimensions.

4. Floor level offset. Conditions where portions of a floor level are vertically offset.

6. Perpendicular shear wall and wall bracing. Conditions where shear walls and braced wall lines do not occur in two perpendicular directions.

7. Wall bracing in stories containi ng masonry or concrete construction.

Conditions where stories above grade plane partially or com pletely braced by wood wall framing in accordance with Section R602 or cold-formed steel wall framing in accordance with Section R603 include masonry or concrete construction. When this irregularity applies, the entire story shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.

Exception: Fireplaces, chimneys and masonry veneer as permitted by this code.

8. Hillside light-frame construction. Conditions in which all of the following apply:

8.1. The grade slope exceeds 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal where averaged across the full length of any side of the dwelling.

8.2. T he tallest cripple wall clear height exceeds 7 feet (2134 mm), or where

a post and beam system occurs at the dwelling perimeter, the post and beam system tallest post clear height exceeds 7 feet (2134 mm)

8.3. Of the total plan area below the lowest framed floor, whether open of enclosed, less than 50 percent is living space having interior wall 180
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32 finished conforming to Section R702.

Where Item 8 is applicable, design in accordance with accepted engineering

practice shall be provided for the floor immediately above the cripple walls or post

and beam system and all structural elements and connections from this diaphragm

down to and including connections to the foundation to transfer lateral loads from the

framing above.

Exception: Light-frame construction in which the lowest framed floor is supported

directly on concrete or masonry walls over the full length of all sides except the

downhill side of the dwelling need not be considered an irregular dwelling under item

8. SECTION IB-33. Section R301.2.2.11 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added 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. T
he 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.
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33 SECTION IB-34. Section R302.1.1 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020, is hereby added to read as follows:

R302.1.1 Construction on contiguous lots under same ownership or occupancy. In those cases, where lots, or portions of lots, contiguous to one another are owned or occupied by the same person, such lots, or portions of lots, may be considered one lot for the purpose of enforcing Section R302.1, Table R302.1(1), R302.1(2) and Table R302.6 of this Code, in such event, the owner of said lots shall be required to execute and record a covenant and agreement with the City to the satisfaction of the building official on a form approved by the City Attorney. Said covenant and agreement shall, among other things, provide that said lots or portions of lots shall remain as one parcel and the owner thereof shall not sell, transfer or in any way sever any portion of said lots or portions of lots independently from the remaining lots or portions of lots until or unless released from the covenant and agreement by the city. Said covenant and agreement shall be recorded by the Los Angeles County Recorder, shall run with the lot or portions of lots, and shall be binding upon the owner, future owners, encumbrancers, successors, heirs, and assigns. An easement for right of way purposes shall not constitute ownership or occupancy under this Section R302.1.1. The building official is hereby authorized to execute such agreements on behalf of the City.

SECTION IB-35. Section R313 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding automatic sprinkler systems is hereby repealed in its entirety and is hereby replaced with the following:

SECTION R313

AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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34 R313.1 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with this section.

R313.2 New occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new occupancies.

R313.3 Existing occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in all existing occupancies and new sections of any existing building whenever alterations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the building official. Alteration values shall be cumulative with each application for a building permit within the previous five years.

SECTION IB-36. Section R314.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding smoke alarm power source is hereby amended to read as follows.

R314.6 Power source. Single-station smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms with integral strobes that are not equipped with battery backup shall be connected to an emergency electrical system.

Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.

Exceptions:

1. In buildings constructed under editions of the Glendale Building and Safety Code prior to the 1992 edition, smoke alarms other than those located in the corridor or area giving access to each sleeping area are permitted to be solely battery operated provided no construction or construction requiring a permit 183
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35 not exceeding $1000 has taken place, and alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes.

2. Group R Division 3 occupancies in existence prior to 1973 may utilize smoke alarms that are solely battery powered provided no construction or construction requiring a permit, not exceeding $1000 has taken place, and alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior walls or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for building wiring without the removal of interior finishes.

3. Smoke alarms that receive their primary power from the building’s existing wiring from a commercial source may remain in service without being provided with battery backup. Any smoke alarm that is replaced for any reason shall be provided with battery backup.

SECTION IB-37. Section R319.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding address numbers is hereby amended to read as follows.

R319.1 Address numbers. Buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102mm) in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). 184
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36 Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Address numbers shall be illuminated in an approved manner.

SECTION IB-38. Section R401.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and founda tion 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 D
0, 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 exc eed 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. 185
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37 SECTION IB-39. Section R401.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R401.4 Soil tests. Geotechnical report shall be required for all new construction including new buildings, additions and accessory structures. Any testing shall be done by an approved agency using an approved method.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings and structures not located in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas, seismic hazard zone, Alquist-Priolo zone or adjacent to slopes greater than 3 units horizontal to 1 unit vertical, and all 1-story additions less than 500 square feet or ancillary structures less than 500 square feet. The foundation design and footings shall comply with the following:
a. Soils bearing value shall be a maximum of 1500 pounds per square foot. b. The footing shall be a minimum of 18” wide with a minimum 24” embedment into natural grade or certified fill. One (1) #4 continuous horizontal reinforcement bar shall be located at the top, at the middle and at the bottom of the new footing.

SECTION IB-40. Section R401.5 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R401.5 Grading. Grading requirements shall be in compliance with Appendix J, GRADING, of Volume IA of this Code.

SECTION IB-41. Section R402.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, wood foundation systems, is hereby repealed. 186
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38 SECTION IB-42. Section R403.1.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categori es D 0, D 1 and D 2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D 0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. R equired interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Desi gn Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations.

SECTION IB-43. Figure R403.1(2) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding permanent wood foundation basement wall section, is hereby repealed.

SECTION IB-44. Figure R403.1(3) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding permanent wood foundation crawl space section, is hereby repealed.

SECTION IB- 45. Section R403.1.3.6 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, that are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.

SECTION IB-46. Section R403.1.5 of Volume IB of the Glenda le Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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39 R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings s hall 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 th e 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 D0, 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 IB-47. Section R404.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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. 188
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40 R404.2.1 Identification. Load-bearing lumber shall be identified by the grade mark of a lumber grading or inspection agency which has been approved by an accreditation body that complies with DOC PS 20. In lieu of a grade mark, a certificate of inspection issued by a lumber grading or inspection agency meeting the requirements of this section shall be accepted. Wood structural panels shall conform to DOC PS 1 or DOC PS 2 and shall be identified by a grade mark or certificate of inspection issued by an approved agency.

R404.2.2 Stud size. The studs used in foundation walls shall be 2 -inch by 6-inch (51 mm by 152 mm) members. When spaced 16 inches (406 mm) on center, a wood species with an Fb value of not less than 1,250 pounds per square inch (8619 kPa) as listed in ANSI AWC NDS shall be used. When spaced 12 inches (305 mm) on center, an Fb of not less than 875 psi (6033 kPa) shall be required.

R404.2.3 Height of backfill. For wood foundations that are not designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF, the height of backfill against a foundation wall shall not exceed 4 feet (1219 mm). When the height of fill is more than 12 inches (305 mm) above the interior grade of a crawl space or floor of a basement, the thickness of the plywood sheathing shall meet the requirements of Table R404.2.3.

R404.2.4 Backfilling. Wood foundation walls shall not be backfilled until the basement floor and first floor have been constructed or the walls have been braced. For crawl space construction, backfill or bracing shall be installed on the interior of the walls prior to placing backfill on the exterior.

R404.2.5 Drainage and dampproofing. Wood foundation basements shall be drained and dampproofed in accordance with Sections R405 and R406, respectively. 189
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41 R404.2.6 Fastening. Wood structural panel foundation wall sheathing shall be attached to framing in accordance with Table R602.3(l) and Section R402.1.1.

SECTION IB-48. Section R501.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for buildings, including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached (or anchored) to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.11.

SECTION IB-49. Section R503.2.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added 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.
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42 SECTION IB-50. Figure R503.2.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added as follows:

FIGURE R503.2.4

OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS
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 R301.2.2.2.6.

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43 SECTION IB-51. Section R503.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding particleboard, is hereby repealed.

SECTION IB-52. Table R602.3(1) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

(

TABLE ON FOLLOWING PAGE)
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44 TABLE R602.3(1)

FASTENING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS

NUMBER AND TYPE
OF FASTENERSa, b, c

SPACING AND LOCATIONS
Roof

1 Blocking between ceiling joist, rafters or trusses to top plate or other framing below
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

Toe nail

Blocking between rafters or truss not at the wall top plates, to rafter or truss

2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-3” x 0.131” nails

Each end toe nail
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

End nail

Flat blocking to truss and web filler

16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
3” x 0.131” nails

6” o.c. face nail

2 Ceiling joist to top plate
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

Per joist, toe nail

3 Ceiling joist not attached to parallel rafter, laps over partitions (See Section R802.5.2 and Table R802.5.2)
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”) or
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

Face nail

4 Ceiling joist not attached to parallel rafter (heel joint) (See Section R802.5.2 and Table R802.5.2)

Table R802.5.2

Face nail

5 Collar tie to rafter, face nail
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”) or
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

Face nail each rafter

6 Rafter or roof truss to plate
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

2 toe nails on one side and 1 toe
nail on opposite side of each rafter
or truss

7 Roof rafters to ridge, valley or hip rafters or roof rafter to minimum 2” ridge beam
4-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

Toe nail
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

End nail
Wall

8 Stud to stud (not at braced wall panels)
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 24” o.c. face nail
10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails

16” o.c. face nail

9 Stud to stud and abutting studs at intersecting wall corners (at braced wall panels)
16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
3” x 0.131” nails

12” o.c. face nail
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. face nail

10 Built-up header (2” to 2” header with ½” spacer
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. each edge face nail 16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) 12” o.c. each edge face nail

11 Continuous header to stud
5-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
4-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or

Toe nail

12 Adjacent full-height stud to end of header

4-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

End nail

13 Top plate to top plate
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. face nail
10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails
12” o.c. face nail

14 Double top plate splice
8-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
12-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
12-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
12-3” x 0.131” nails

Face nail on each side of end joint
(minimum 24” lap splice length
each side of end joint)

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45 TABLE R602.3(1) - continued

FASTENING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS

NUMBER AND TYPE
OF FASTENERSa, b, c

SPACING AND LOCATIONS
Roof

15 Bottom plate to joist, rim joist, band joist or
blocking (not at braced wall panels)
16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) 16” o.c. face nail
16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
3” x 0.131” nails

12” o.c. face nail

16 Bottom plate to joist, rim joist, band joist or
blocking (at braced wall panels)
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

16” o.c. face nail

17 Top of bottom plate to stud
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
4-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

Toe nail
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

End nail

18 Top plates, laps at corners and intersections
3-10d common (3” x 0.148”); or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

Face nail

19 1” brace to each stud and plate
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2 staples 1-3/4”

Face nail

20k

1” x 6” sheathing to each bearing
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long

Face nail

21 k

1” x 8” and wider sheathing to each bearing
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long

Face nail
Wider than 1” x 8”
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long
Floor

22 Joist to sill, top plate or girder
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
3-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

Toe nail

23 Rim joist, band joist or blocking to sill or top
plate (roof applications also)
4-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) 4” o.c. toe nail
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails

6” o.c. toe nail

24k

1” x 6” subfloor or less to each joist
3-8d box (2-1/2” x 0.113”) or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2 staples, 1” crown, 16 ga., 1-3/4” long

Face nail

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FASTENING SCHEDULE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING ELEMENTS

NUMBER AND TYPE
OF FASTENERSa, b, c

SPACING AND LOCATIONS
Roof

25 2” subfloor to joist or girder
16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”); or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”)

Blind and face nail

26 2” planks (plank & beam – floor & roof)
3-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
2-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”)

At each bearing, face nail

27 Band or rim joist to joist
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails; or
4-3 x 14 ga. staples, 7/16” crown

End nail

28 Band or rim joist to joist

20d common (4” x 0.192”); or
Nail each layer as follows: 32” o.c.

At top and bottom and staggered.
10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3” x 0.131” nails; or
24” o.c. face nail at top and bottom
Staggered on opposite sides.

And:
2-20d common (4” x 0.192”); or
3-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
3-3” x 0.131” nails

Face nail at ends and at each splice

29 Ledger strip supporting joists or rafters
4-16d box (3-1/2” x 0.135”) or
3-16d common (3-1/2” x 0.162”) or
4-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
4-3” x 0.131” nails

Face nail at ends and at splice

30 Bridging or blocking to joist, rafter or truss
2-10d box (3” x 0.128”); or
2-8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”); or
2-3” x 0.131” nails

Each end, toe nail

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

OF BUILDING ELEMENTS

NUMBER AND
TYPE OF FASTENERa, b, c

SPACING OF FASTENERS

Edges
(Inches)h
Intermediate
Supports c, a
(inches)
Wood structural panels, subfloor, roof and interior wall sheathin g to framing [see Table R602.3(3) for wood structural panel exterior wall sheathing to wall framing]

31 3/8” – ½”
6d common or deformed
(2” x 0.113” x 0.266 head); or
2-3/8” x 0.113 x 0.266” head nail
(subfloor, wall)J

6 6f
8d comm,on (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail (roof); or
RSRS-01(2-3/8” X 0.113”) nail (roof)J

6 6f

32 19/32” – 3/4”
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.113”) nail
(subfloor, wall)

6 12f
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail (roof); or
RSRS-01; (2-3/8” X 0.113”) nail (roof)J

6 6f
Deformed 2-3/8” x 0.113” x 0.266” head
(wall or subfloor)

6 12

33 7/8 – 1-1/4
10d common (3” x 0.148”) nail; or
(2-1/2” x 0.131” x 0.281” head) deformed nail

6 12
Other wall sheathing

34k

½” structural cellulosic fiberboard
sheathing
1-1/2” x 0.120” galvanized roofing nail,
7/16” head diameter, or
1-1/4” long 16 ga. staple with 7/16” or 1” crown

3 6

35k

25/32” structural cellulosic
fiberboard sheathing
1-3/4” x 0.120”galvanized roofing nail,
7/16” head diameter, or
1-1/2” long 16 ga. Staple with 7/16” or 1” crown

3 6

36k

½” gypsum sheathingd
1-1/2” x 0.120” galvanized roofing nail;
7/16” head diameter, or 1-1/4” long 16 ga;
staple galvanized, 1-1/2” long; 7/16” or 1” crown or
1-1/4” screws, Type W or S

7 7

37k

5/8” gypsum sheathingd
1-3/4” galvanized roofing nail; 7/16” head diameter,
or 1-1/4” long, 16 ga.;
staple galvanized, 1-1/2” lopng; 7/16” or 1” crown or
1-1/4” screws, Type W or S

7 7
Wood structural panels, combination subfloor underlayment to framing

38 ¾” and less
6 d deformed (2” x 0.120”) nail; or
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail

6 12

39 7/8” – 1”
8d common (2-1/2” x 0.131”) nail; or
8d deformed (2-1/2” x 0.120”) nail

6 12

40 1-1/8” – 1-1/4”
10d common (3” x 0.148”) nail; or
8d deformed (2-1/2” x 0.120”) nail

6 12
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FASTENING SCHEDULE

a. Nails are smooth -common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails u sed for framing and sheathing connections are carbon steel and shall have minimum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of

0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less. Connections using nails and staples of other materials, such as stainless steel, shall be designed by accepted engineering practice or approved under Section R104.11. b. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667. c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater. d. Four-foot by 8-foot or 4-foot by 9-foot panels shall be applied vertically. e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2). f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 4 inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is less than 130 mph in Exposure B or greater than 110 mph in Exposure C.
g. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C1396 and shall be installed in accordance with ASATM 1280 or GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C208.
h. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edg es supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking.
i. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this schedule, provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter shall not be required.
j. Use of staples in roof, floor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.

SECTION IB-53. Section R602.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R602.3.2 Top plate. Wood stud walls shall be capped with a double top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners and intersections with bearing partitions. End joints in top plates shall be offset at least 24 inches (610 mm). Joints in plates need not occur over studs.

Plates shall be not less than 2-inches (51 mm) nominal thickness and have a width not less than the width of the studs.

Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category D0, 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 (25mm).
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48 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 IB-54. Table R602.3.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION IB-55. Table R602.3(2) of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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50 Notes to Table R602.3(2):

For SI: 1 inch =25.4 mm
a. Nail is a general description and may be T-head, modified round head or round

head.

b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D
o, D1, or D2.
c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 12 inches on center at intermediate supports for floors.
d. Fasteners shall be placed in a grid pattern throughout the body of the panel. e. For 5-ply panels, intermediate nails shall be spaced not more than 2 inches on center each way.
f. Hardboard underlayment shall conform to ANSI/AHA A135.4. g. Specified alternate attachments for roof sheathing shall be permitted where the ultimate design wind speed is less than 130 mph. fasteners attaching wood structural panel roof sheathing to gable end wall framing shall be installed using the spacing listed for panel edges.
h. Fiber-cement underlayment shall conform to ASTM C1288 or ISO 8336, Category C.
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51 SECTION IB-56. Section R602.10.2.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category D 0,
D1, or D2.
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53 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. f. Method PFH, PFGH 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.
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SECTION IB-58. TABLE R602.10.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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55 a. Adhesive attachment of wall sheathing, including Method GB, shall not be permitted in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1 and D2.
b. Applies to panels next to garage door opening where supporting gable end wall or roof load only. Shall only be used on one wall of the garage. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2, roof covering dead load shall not exceed 3 psf. c. Garage openings adjacent to a Method CS-G panel shall be provided with a header in accordance with Table R602.7(1). A full-height clear opening shall not be permitted adjacent to a Method CS-G panel. d. Method CS-SFB does not apply in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. e. Method applies to detached one- and two- family dwellings in Seismic Design Categories D0 through D2 only. f. Methods GB and PCP braced wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC D0, D1 and D2. Methods LIB, DWB, SFB, PBS, HPS, and PFG are not permitted in SDC D0, D1 and D2. g. Use of stapes in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in SDC D0, D1 and D2.

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56 SECTION IB-59. TABLE R602.10.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 48 SDC 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 602.10.4)
Portal header height
8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 12 feet
PFH Supporting roof only 24 24 24 Note c Note c 48 Supporting 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 24 24 24 Note e Note e Actualb

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57 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 IB-60. Figure R602.10.6.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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59 SECTION IB-61. Figure R602.10.6.2 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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60 SECTION IB-62. Figure R602.10.6.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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61 SECTION IB-63. Section R606.4.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R606.4.4 Parapet walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height sh all not exceed four times their thickness.

Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall be not less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their thickness. Masonry parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1 or D2, or on townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.

SECTION IB- 64. Section R606.12.2.2.3 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 not l east 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 not less than 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 IB-65. Section R803.2.4 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added as follows:
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62 R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4.

SECTION IB-66. Section R902.1 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby amended to read as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A and B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section or where the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line. Class A and B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E108. The roof-covering assembly includes the roof deck, underlayment, interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned a roof covering classification. No wood roof covering material shall be installed. See Section R337 for roofing requirements in Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas).

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncom bustible decks.

3. Class A roof assemblies include minimum 16 ounces per square foot copper sheets installed over combustible decks.

4. Class A roof assemblies include slate installed over underlayment over combustible decks.
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63 SECTION IB-67. Section R902.1.2 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one- year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire- retardant roof covering that is at least Class B. No wood roof covering shall be installed.

SECTION IB-68 . Section R902.4 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R902.4 Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems. Rooftop-mounted photovoltaic (PV) panel systems installed on or above the roof covering shall be tested, listed and identified with a fire classification in accordance with UL 2703. Listed systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and their listing. Class A or B photovoltaic panels and modules shall be installed in jurisdictions designated by law as requiring their use, or where the edge of the roof is less than 3 feet (914 mm) from a lot line.

SECTION IB- 69. Section R905.3.7 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

R905.3.7 Application. Tile shall be applied in accordance with this chapter and the manufacturer's installation instructions, based on the following:

1. Climatic conditions.

2. Roof slope.
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64 3. Underlayment system.

4. Type of tile being installed.

Clay and concrete roof tiles shall be fastened in accordance with this section and the manufacturer's installation instructions. Perimeter tiles shall be fastened with not less than two fasteners per tile. Tiles with installed weight less than 9 pounds per square foot (0.4 kg/m2) require not less than two fasteners per tile regardless of roof slope. Clay and concrete roof tile attachment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions where applied in areas where the ultimate design wind speed exceeds 130 miles per hour (58 m/s) and on buildings where the r oof is located more than 40 feet (12 192 mm) above grade. In areas subject to snow, not less than two fasteners per tile are required.

In other areas, clay and concrete roof tiles shall be attached in accordance with Table R905.3.7.

SECTION IB- 70. Table R905.3.7 of Volume 1B of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

TABLE R905.3.7

CLAY AND CONCRETE TILE ATTACHMENT

SHEATHING

ROOF SLOPE

NUMBER OF

FASTENERS

Solid without battens All One Two per tile
Spaced or solid with
battens and slope
<5:12
Fasteners not required
_
Spaced sheathing
without battens 5:12 < slope < 12:12 One Two per tile/every other row
12:12 < slope < 24:12 One Two per tile

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65 SECTION IB-71. Section R908.7 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R908.7 Roof sheathing. When finish roofing material is removed to the existing space sheathing, a minimum of 3/8 inch (9 mm) thick plywood sheathing shall be installed.

See Section R337 for roof coverings permitted in the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas). The new sheathing shall comply with the requirements of Section R803. The sheathing shall be installed such that the edges align over rafters and individual spaced sheathing boards. The sheathing shall be attached to the existing spaced sheathing with 6d common nails at 6 inches (147 mm) on center at supported edges and 6d common nails at 12 inches (294 mm) on center at intermediate supports.

SECTION IB-72. Section R918.1.7 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

R918.1.7 Structural fire-resistance. The structural frame and roof construction supporting the load imposed upon the roof by the photovoltaic panels/modules shall comply with the requirements of Table R302.1(1), R302.1(2) and Table R302.6.

SECTION IB- 73. Section R1001.3.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby 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 214
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66 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 IB-74 Appendix AH, PATIO COVERS, of the California Residential Code, 2019 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council is hereby adopted into Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, by reference as further amended herein, into the Glendale Building and safety Code, 2023, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION IB-75. Appendix AH, Section AH105.1 of Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

AH105.1 Design loads. Patio covers shall be designed and constructed to sustain, within the stress limits of this code, all dead loads plus a vertical live load of not less than 10 pounds per square foot (0.48 lN/m
2) except that snow loads shall be used where such
snow loads exceed this minimum. Such covers shall be designed to resist the minimum wind loads set forth in Section R301.2.1. Solar energy systems shall not be installed on patio covers designed by this Section.

SECTION IB-76. Appendix Chapter A1 SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS of the CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE is hereby adopted by reference to apply to residential occupancies and to that extent is incorporated into Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023.
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1 VOLUME IC. EXISTING BUILDING STANDARDS
SECTION IC-1. Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION IC-2. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.10.2 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
104.10.2 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.

SECTION IC-3. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.11.3 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
104.11.3 Fire code official concurrence. For those cases which may affect fire or life safety in buildings regulated by the State Fire Marshall, the building official shall obtain the concurrence of the fire code official if related to fire protection systems, egress, fire department access or water supply.

SECTION IC-4. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.1 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.1 Permit Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to repair, add to, alter, relocate, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or to repair, install, add, alter, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required 216
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2 permit. Parking lots shall not be paved, improved, striped, or restriped unless a separate permit for each parking lot has first been obtained from the building official.

Exception: A separate permit shall not be required to pave, improve, stripe, or restripe a parking lot when such work is included in the scope of another project for which a building permit has been issued and when the design of such parking lot was included in the plan check review of such project.

SECTION IC-5. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.3 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read to read as follows:
[A] 105.3 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 in accordance to Chapter 3 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 106.3.

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. 217
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3 8. Pay plan review and permit fees as required by this Chapter 1 Division II Volume 1A.

SECTION IC-6. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.3.2 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one-year after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

SECTION IC-7. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.3.3 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
105.3.3 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Chapter 1 Division II, Section 105.3, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Chapter 1 Division, Section [A] 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees. When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or when the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Chapter 1 Division II, Section [A] 106.3.4, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution.
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4 SECTION IC-8. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 105.5 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Work shall be considered suspended or abandoned if the building official determines that substantial work has not been performed within the time specified above. Substantial work shall be construed to mean:

1. Measurable work such as, but not limited to, the addition of footings, structural members, flooring, wall covering, etc.

2. The work mentioned in subsection 1 of this S ection [A] 105.5 above must constitute 20% of the value of the work for which the permit was issued in any 180 day period for Group R, Division 3 occupancies and 10% for all other occupancies.

Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new permit fee and may be required to comply with all applicable new regulations at the time of issuance. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. 219
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5 SECTION IC-9. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.8 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
105.8 Responsibility of permittee. Building permits shall be presumed by the city to incorporate all of the work that the applicant, the applicant’s agent, employees and/or contractors shall carry out. Said proposed work shall be in accordance with the approved plans and with all requirements of this code and any other laws or regulations applicable thereto. No city approval shall relieve or exonerate any person from the responsibility of complying with the provisions of this code nor shall any vested rights be created for any work performed in violation of this code.

SECTION IC-10. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 106.6 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 106.6 Design professional in responsible charge. It shall be required that all documents submitted for review the building official shall be prepared by a registered design professional, the code 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 responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The code 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 220
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6 submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building. Where structural observation is required, the inspection program shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and described the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur.

Exception: The building official may waive the requirements for a registered design professional when, after reviewing the submitted plans it is determined that the work is minor in nature.

SECTION IC-11. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 108.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to an additional fee in addition to the normally established permit fee, equal to 100% of such normally established permit fee, or as otherwise determined by the building official.

SECTION IC-12. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 109.3.5 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 109.3.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection. Lath and gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and gypsum board, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and fasteners are taped and finished.

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7 SECTION IC-13. Chapter 1 Division II Section 109.3.8.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
109.3.8.1 Structural observation. For structural observation, see Section 1704 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020.

SECTION IC-14. Chapter 1 Division II Section 109.7 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
109.7 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This section shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans and inspection card are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or deviation from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

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8 SECTION IC-15. Chapter 1 Division II Section R112 and all subsections thereof of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION R112

BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
R112.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint building and fire board of appeals in accordance with Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code (hereinafter referred to as the “board”).

SECTION IC-16. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 113.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to repair, alter, extend, add, move, remove, demolish, or change the occupancy of any building or equipment regulated by this code or cause same to be done in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Maintenance of a building or structure which was unlawful at the time it was constructed and which would be unlawful under this Code if constructed after the effective date of such Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of such Code.
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9 SECTION IC-17. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 113.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who repairs or alters or changes the occupancy of 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 deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for a term of not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Such penalty and imprisonment shall not preclude the imposition of any other administrative or judicial civil or criminal remedies under state, federal or local laws.

SECTION IC-18. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 114.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 114.1 Authority. Where the building official finds any work regulated by this code being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction or dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized to issue a stop work order.

SECTION IC-19. Chapter 1 Division II Section [A] 114.3 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 114.3 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 guilty of a misdemeanor. 224
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10 SECTION IC-20. Chapter 1 Division II Section 115.6 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
115.6 Non-Compliance. Upon failure to comply with the order within the time specified herein, and if no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the building official shall file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (i) that the building is an unsafe building and (ii) that the owner has been notified.

Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished so that it no longer exists as an unsafe building on the property described in the certificate, the building official shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building is no longer unsafe, whichever is appropriate.

SECTION IC-21. Chapter 1 Division II Section 115.7 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
115.7 Vacated Buildings. Any unsafe building ordered vacated in accordance with this section shall not be reoccupied until the unsafe conditions have been eliminated. Each such vacated building shall be locked and otherwise secured against entry and the building official shall post thereon a placard stating: “DO NOT ENTER, UNSAFE TO OCCUPY, CITY OF GLENDALE.” Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs, demolition or removal are completed. Such notice shall not be removed without written permission of the building official and no person shall enter the building except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing the building. 225
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11 SECTION IC-22. Chapter 1 Division II Section 118 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 118

CONSTRUCTION TOILET FACILITIES
118 Temporary Construction Toilets. Toilet Facilities Required. No person shall commence or proceed with the erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable, sanitary toilet facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure. Such toilet facilities shall be located upon or within a reasonable distance of the lot, premises, or site upon which such work is being done. In no case shall the line of travel to any facility exceed five hundred feet (500’) (153 M). Toilets may not be placed on the public way. 118.1 Toilet Standards. Every toilet shall be of water flush type and shall be connected to a public sewer or private sewage disposal system built in accordance with the provisions of the Plumbing Code. All toilet structures shall be self- closing; the toilet floor shall be smooth, and screened ventilation shall be provided for the toilet compartment. Where workmen are employed during night hours, the toilet building shall be provided with artificial light. In lieu of flush water closets approved chemical toilets may be provided. Toilets may not be located within 10’ (3054 mm) of a property line.
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12 SECTION IC-23. Chapter 1 Division II Section 119 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 119

ON SITE CONSTRUCTION TRASH AND DEBRIS CONTROL
119 On Site Construction Trash and Debris Control Facilities Required.

No person shall commence or proceed with erection, construction, alteration, repair, raising, adding to, removal, or demolition of any building or structure unless adequate, suitable on site trash and debris control facilities under the control of such person are provided for the use of any person employed or working upon such building or structure.

On site trash and debris control shall consist of at least a roll off 523 ft³ (15m³) bin. The container shall be emptied often enough so that no storage of trash is outside the bin. The bin shall be removed from the site after the building has passed final inspection or within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the building permit.

Exception: Additions, less than 900 ft ² (84m²), and alterations to Group R, Division 3 occupancies and Group U occupancies need not provide a roll off bin but must store trash and debris in the rear yard in quantities less than 10 ft (3m) wide by 10 ft (3m) long by 4 ft (1.2m) high. All trash and debris whether or not in containers shall be kept 3 ft (912mm) from adjacent property lines. 227
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13 SECTION IC-24. Chapter 1 Division II Section 120 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 120

DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
120.1 Intent. This section establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared by the City Council. This section does not allow exemptions from the Building, Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, other Codes, or standards.
120.2 Applications of Provisions.
120.2.1 The provisions of this section are applicable following each disaster when a local emergency has been declared by the City Council to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Glendale. The Council may extend the provisions as necessary.
120.2.2 When approved by the building official, the requirements of this section may be waived in favor of repair recommendations included in an engineering evaluation as defined in Section 120.3.
120.3 Definitions. For the purpose of this section 120, the following definitions apply:
120.3.1 “Architect” means an individual licensed by the State of California to practice architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
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14 120.3.2 “Civil Engineer” means an individual registered by the State of California to civil engineering architecture as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code.
120.3.3 “Current Code” means the edition of the California Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as adopted by the City of Glendale as the Glendale Building and Safety Code, as amended. The edition of said Glendale Building and Safety Code to be applied shall be that edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergency by the City Council.
120.3.4 “Engineering Evaluation” means an evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. Engineering evaluations shall, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair with appropriate opinion of construction cost for those repairs.
120.3.5 “Replacement Value” means the dollar value, as determined by the new building official, of replacing the damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, construction material and occupancy on the same site. 120.3.6 “Structural Engineer” means an individual registered by the State of California to practice structural engineering and to use the title structural engineer as defined in the State of California Business and Professions Code. 120.3.7 “Value of Repair” means the dollar value, as determined by the building official, of making the necessary repairs to the damaged building. 229
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15 120.4 Repair Criteria.
120.4.1 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section 116.
120.4.2 Building and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:

1. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion(s) may be restored to their pre-disaster condition.

Exception: When the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system shall be repaired and all bracing required by current code shall be installed.

2. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent (10%) but less than fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, as well as all critical ties, supported elements and supporting elements associated with the damaged elements, shall be repaired and/or brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code.

3. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current Code. 230
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16 4. In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys shall be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys shall be repaired in accordance with Chapter 1Division II, Section 120.5.
120.5 Repair Criteria for Chimneys.
120.5.1 All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Section 2113 of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020. Damaged portions of chimneys shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:

1. When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion shall be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition.

2. For a single -story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney shall be removed to the top of the fire box.

3. For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney shall be removed from the top to a floor line where sound anchorage is found.

4. In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox shall be removed to the foundation. If this foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation shall be removed and replaced.
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17 120.5.2 Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Section 2113 of the current Code, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of the current Code when approved by the building official. Such alternate systems shall be designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect. 120.6 Repair Criteria for Unreinforced Masonry Buildings and Structures. 120.6.1 All buildings as described in Appendix A Chapter A1, Section A102.1 of the California Existing Building Code of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code that are damaged shall be repaired and strengthened in accordance with provisions of Chapter 1 Division II, Section 120.4. 120.6.2 Unreinforced masonry buildings damaged less than 50% shall be repaired in accordance with California Existing Building Code, Appendix Chapter A1, Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings of Volume IA of this Code.

SECTION IC-25. Chapter 1 Division II Section 121 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

SECTION 121

SANDBLASTING
121.1. Sandblasting: Definition. As used in this article, unless the context expressly indicates otherwise, "sandblasting" shall mean the use of air, steam or water containing sand to clean, grind, or cut hard surfaces.
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18 121.2. Dry Sandblasting. Dry sandblasting is prohibited unless authorized by special permission from the building official endorsed upon a permit. Permission for dry sandblasting may be granted only when it is not possible to employ wet sandblasting. When dry sandblasting is permitted, the building official may impose such reasonable and related conditions as he or she may deem necessary for the protection of the public and the adjacent property.
121.3. Use of Canvas. Sandblasting operations shall, at all times, be separated from all adjacent property by canvas or other suitable barrier to prevent the splashing or blowing of water and/or sand thereupon.
121.4. Stoppage of Work. The building official may order the immediate stoppage of sandblasting for failure to comply with any provision of this chapter. Failure of any person to comply immediately with such order shall constitute a misdemeanor.

SECTION IC-26. Section 502.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
502.1 General. [BSC & HCD] Additions to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, for new construction. Alterations to the existing building or structure shall be made to ensure that the existing building or structure together with the addition are not less complying to the provisions of the California Building Code than the existing building or structure was prior to the addition. An existing building together with its additions shall comply with the height and area provisions of Chapter 5 of the California Building Code or the height provisions of Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code, as applicable. Whenever alterations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, 233
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19 as determined by the Building Official, the Building Official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code.

Exception: [BSC] For state-owned buildings, including those owned by the University of California and the California State University and the Judicial Council, the requirements of Section 502.5 are replaced by the requirements of Section 317 through 322.

SECTION IC-27. Section 503.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 General. Alteration to any building or structure shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, for new construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing building or structure is no less conforming to the provisions of the California Building Code or California Residential Code, as applicable, than the existing building or structure was prior to the alteration.

Whenever alterations exceed fifty percent (50%) of the replacement value, as determined by the Building Official, the Building Official may require that all portions of the building be brought up to the standards of the current California Building Code or California Residential Code.

Exceptions:

1. An existing stairway shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1011 of the California Building Code where the existing space and construction does not allow a reduction in pitch or slope.
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20 2. Handrails otherwise required to comply with Section 1011.11 of the California Building Code shall not be required to comply with the requirements of Section 1014.6 of the California Building Code regarding full extension of the handrails where such extensions would be hazardous due to plan configuration.

3. Where provided in below-grade transportation stations, existing and new escalators shall have a clear width of less than 32 inches (818mm).

4. [BCS] For state-owned buildings, including those owned by the University of California and the California State University and the judicial council, the requirements of Section 503.4 are replaced by the requirements of Section 317 through 322.

SECTION IC-28. Section 505.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Replacement glass and windows. The installation or replacement of glass or windows shall be required for new installations. and shall comply with the provisions as specified within Chapter 7A of the California Building Code.

SECTION IC-29. Section 1501.6.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[BS] 1501.6.1 Walkways. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel in front of every construction and demolition site unless the applicable governing authority authorizes the sidewalk to be fenced or closed. A walkway shall be provided for pedestrian travel that leads from a building entrance or exit of an occupied structure to a 235
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21 public way. Walkways shall be of sufficient width to accommodate the pedestrian traffic, but shall not be less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in width. Walkways shall be provided with a durable walking surface and shall be accessible in accordance with Chapter 11A or 11B of the California Building Code. Walkways shall be designed to support all imposed loads and design live load be less than 150 pounds per square foot (psf) (7.2 kN/m²).

SECTION IC-30. Section 1501.6.7.1 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1501.6.7.1 Shoring. The sidewalk and street shall be protected from caving and settlement by shoring conforming to the safety orders issued by the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Industrial Relations.

SECTION IC-31. Section 1501.8 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1501.8. Protection of sidewalk excavations. Permits must be secured from the director of public works in accordance with the provisions of the Glendale Municipal Code for making an excavation within a public street, sidewalk, parkway or public property.

When any portion of a public sidewalk is to be excavated, the holder of the permit shall construct a substantial temporary walkway not less than five (5) feet (1524 mm) in width for pedestrian travel over the areas to be excavated or around the same.

SECTION IC-32. Section 1501.9 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1501.9. Protection of Obstructions. No person excavating, refilling or obstructing any public sidewalk, street, alley or roadway in the city shall fail or neglect to place barriers at each end and at all necessary places along any such excavations or obstructions to 236
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22 prevent accidents and no such person shall fail or neglect to display and maintain amber lights from sunset to sunrise at each end and at all necessary places along any such excavation or obstructions run across or substantially across any sidewalk, street, alley, or roadway, such amber lights at such places shall be placed not more than five (5) feet (1524 mm)apart. If, in any case, the director of public works shall designate any particular locations for barriers or require additional light, such barriers or lights shall be placed and maintained at those locations designated. If any permittee fails to perform the duties herein before defined, the director of public works may cause the same to be performed, at the expense of the permittee, or if a deposit has been made pursuant to the Glendale Municipal Code, 1995, then the expense of such performance may be deducted there from to the extent said deposit is sufficient, and if insufficient, then the remaining amount may be charged against the permittee.

SECTION IC-33. Section 1503.4 of Volume IC of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
1503.4 Street Use Permits
1503.4.1 Permits generally. No person shall use or occupy or obstruct any portion of any sidewalk, street, alley or roadway for storing materials for building purposes, for mixing concrete or mortar, or for any purpose incidental thereto, or for the construction of walkways, fences or canopies in accordance with the provisions of this code, unless a street use permit has been first obtained from the director of public works to do so, and at least one-half of the width of the sidewalk , or a width to be designated by the director of public works of the street, alley or roadway is at all times kept free and clear of all obstructions.
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23 1503.4.2 Street use permit to be posted. The street use permit required by this Section 3308.3 shall at all times during such use, occupancy or obstruction, be conspicuously posted on or near the sidewalk, street, alley or roadway used, occupied or obstructed. 1503.4.3 Term of permit; removal of obstructions. Any permit required by this Section 3308.3 shall be granted for not longer than sixty (60) days. Upon completion of the work, all such obstructions shall be removed, all damages caused thereby repaired and the street and sidewalk restored to their original condition to the satisfaction of the director of public works. If any permittee fails or neglects to so remove, repair and restore within three (3) days after being notified by the director of public works in person or by letter, the director of public works may cause such removal, repairs and restoration to be done at the expense of the permittee.
1503.4.4 Application for street use permits. All applications for street use permits required by this Section 3308.3 shall be in writing and made to the building and safety section and shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a fee for services provided hereunder which shall be established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The schedule for such fees shall remain on file and be available in the office of the traffic and transportation administrator.

SECTION IC-34. Section 1503.5 of Volume IA of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
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SECTION IC-35. Appendix Chapter A1, SEISMIC STRENGTHENING

PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS, of the California Existing Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted into Volume 1C of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, by reference and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION IC-36. Appendix Chapter A3, PRESCRIPTIVE PROVISIONS FOR

SEIMIC STRENGHTENING OF CRIPPLE WALLS AND SILL PLATE
ANCHORAGE OF LIGHT, WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, of the California Existing Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted into Volume 1C of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, by reference and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION IC-37. Appendix Chapter A4, EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION

IN WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN FRONT WALLS, of the California Existing Building Code, 2022 edition, published and copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted into Volume 1C of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, by reference and by such reference is incorporated herein as if fully set forth. 239
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1 VOLUME II. PLUMBING STANDARDS
SECTION II-1. Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION II-2. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.3.2 of Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended to read as follows:
104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. Where a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 104.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.

The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be at a rate specified by resolution of the City Council.

The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 104.5.

Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution.

SECTION II-3. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.5 of Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. Fees for permits, investigation, and other fees for services shall be established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The schedule for such fees shall remain on file and be available in the office of the building official. The building official shall review the fees charged for such services at least once annually and shall, with the approval of the City Manager, recommend changes to the Council when the costs for such services make it appropriate.
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2 SECTION II-4. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.2.6 of Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This section shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans and inspection card are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or deviation from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section II-5. Chapter 1 Division II Section 107.0 of Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is amended to read as follows:
107.0 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
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3 Building and Fire Board of Appeals in accordance with Chapter 1 Division II Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code.

SECTION II-6. Section 815 of Volume II of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
815. Water Softener Using Dry Wells for Discharge. Water softener systems using dry wells for the discharge of effluents are prohibited.

Exception: Systems with regeneration cycles discharging quantities of total dissolved solids that do not exceed those stipulated in the water quality objectives set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board when approved by the building official.

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1 VOLUME III. MECHANICAL STANDARDS
SECTION III-1. Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION III-2. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.3.2 of Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020, is amended to read as follows:
104.3.2. Plan Review Fees. Where a plan or other data is required to be submitted in accordance with Section 104.3.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting construction documents for review.

The plan review fees for mechanical system work shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution of the City Council. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 104.5.

Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at a rate specified by resolution of the City Council.

SECTION III-3. Chapter 1 Division II Section 104.5 of Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. Fee for permits, investigation and other fees for services shall be established or modified by resolution of the City Council. The schedule for such fees shall remain on file and be available in the office of the building official. The building official shall review the fees at least once annually and shall, with the approval of the City Manager, recommend changes to the council when the costs for such services make it appropriate.
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2 SECTION III-4. Chapter 1 Division II Section 105.2.6 of Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re- inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This section shall not be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the approved plans and inspection card are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or deviation from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the re-inspection fee in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

SECTION III-5. Chapter 1 Division II Section 107.0 of Volume III of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
107.0 Building and Fire Board of Appeals.
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1 VOLUME IV. ELECTRICAL STANDARDS
SECTION IV-1. Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION IV-2. Section 90.10 of Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

90.10 Materials and equipment. All electrical materials, devices, appliances and equipment shall be in conformity with provisions of this Code, and shall be in conformity with approved standards for safety to life and property. Listing, labeling or marking, as conforming to the standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the American National Standard Institute, Inc., the United States Bureau of Mines, or any nationally recognized testing organization approved by the building official, shall be prima facie evidence of conformity with approved standards for safety to life and property. (A) Alternate materials and methods of construction. The provisions of this Code are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been approved as hereinafter provided.
(B) The building official may approve any such alternate provided the building official finds that the material, method, or work offered is for the purpose intended at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.
(C) The building official shall require that sufficient evidence be submitted to substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its quality, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety.
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2 SECTION IV-3. Section 90.11 of Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby added to read as follows:

90.11 Revocation of approval for use. Any approval granted by the building official may be revoked if the electrical materials, devices, or appliances are found to be hazardous to life and property for the purpose used or intended or do not conform with the standards under which said materials, devices, or appliances were approved for use.

SECTION IV-4. Section 90.12 of Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is added to read as follows:

90.12 Building and Fire Board of Appeals. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions and determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals in accordance with Chapter 1 Division II, Section 113 of Volume IA of this code.

SECTION IV-5. Article 91 of Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020 is added to read as follows:

ARTICLE 91

ENFORCEMENT

91.1. Enforcement.

The provisions of this Section 91.1 shall be as contained in Volume IA of this Code.

91.2. Unsafe Electrical Wiring.
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3 or improperly installed or used is, for the purpose of this section, unsafe electrical wiring. All such unsafe electrical wiring is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by replacement, repair, or removal in accordance with the procedure specified in subsection (B). (B) Notice and Order. The building official shall first give a notice and order directed to the owner of record of the building or premises. The notice and order shall be as contained in Chapter 1 Division II Section 116.3 of Volume IA of this Code.
(C) Manner of Giving Notice. The notices required by Section 91.2(B) shall be given in the manner described in Chapter 1 Division Section 116.4 of Volume IA of this Code.
(D) Authority to Disconnect Electric Service. The building official shall have the authority to cut or disconnect any wire in cases of emergency for safety to life or property or where such wire may interfere with the work of the fire department. The building official is hereby authorized to disconnect or order discontinuance of electrical service to any electric wiring devices, appliances or equipment upon expiration of the time fixed by the order of the building official pursuant to subsection (B) of this Section 91.2, when such wiring, device, appliances or equipment is maintained or used in violation of that order.

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4 appliances or equipment which was unlawful at the time altered or installed, and which would be unlawful under this Code if altered or installed after the effective date of this Code shall constitute a continuing violation. Penalties for violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be contained in Chapter 1 Division II Section 114.4 of Volume IA of this Code.

SECTION IV-6. Article 92 of Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

ARTICLE 92

PERMITS AND FEES

92.1. Installation Permit – Required. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, no electric wiring devices, appliances or equipment shall be installed within or on any building, structure or premises nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing wiring, devices, appliances or equipment without first securing a permit therefor from the building official except that no permit shall be required in the following cases:
(a) The replacement of lamps or the connection of a portable appliance to suitable receptacles which have been permanently installed.
(b) The installation, alteration or repair of wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence, where such wiring, devices, appliances or equipment operates at a voltage not exceeding twenty-five volts between conductors, except as otherwise required in this Code.
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5 equipment installed by or for a public service corporation, including the Water and Power division of the City, for the use of such a corporation in the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or for the use of such a corporation in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence.
(d) The installation of temporary wiring for testing electrical apparatus or equipment.
(e) Electric wiring expressly declared to be exempt from the provisions of this article by any other provisions hereof.
(f) Installation of any portable motor or other portable appliance energized by means of a cord or cable having an attached block end where such cord or cable is permitted by other provisions of this Code.
(g) Repair of any fixed motor or other appliance, or replacement of the same by another motor or appliance of the same rating and in the same location. (h) Christmas tree or similar tree lighting.
(i) Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contractor or control device.
(j) Repair of any over current device or lamp holder, or replacement of the same by another over current device or lamp holder of the same rating and in the same location.
(k) Repair or replacement of electrodes of transformers for signs or marquees. (l) Repair or replacement of cords or cables or cord pendants allowed by other provisions of this Code.
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6 (m) Taping of joints.
(n) Removal of electric wiring.
(o) Any similar minor repair or replacement determined by the building official not to involve any hazard to life or property.

The foregoing exemptions from permit requirements shall not be deemed to permit or allow any electric wiring to be done in a manner contrary to other provisions of this Article.

92.2. Application. The provisions of this Section 92.2 shall be as provided in Volume IA of this Code.

92.3. Approval of Deviations. The provisions of this Section 92.3 shall be as provided in Volume IA of this Code.

92.4. Expiration of Permits. The provisions of this Section 92.4 shall be as provided in Volume IA of this Code.

92.5. Fees. The provisions of this Section 92.5 shall be as provided in Volume IA of this Code.

92.6. Used Materials. Previously used materials shall not be reused in any work without written approval obtained in advance from the building official.

92.7. Inspection of Installation - Notice to be Given: Time of Inspection. The provisions of this Section 92.7 shall be as provided in Volume IA of this Code.

92.8. Approval - Generally. The provisions of this Section 92.8 shall be as provided in Volume IA of this Code.

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92.10. For Parts of Incomplete Installation. Preliminary approval may be granted authorizing the connection and use of certain specified portions of an incomplete installation. Such authorization shall be revocable by the building official if he or she finds that the connection and use of the portion of the incomplete installation are dangerous to life or property or that the portions previously authorized for use are defective or defectively installed.

92.11. Wiring to be Hidden from View. When any part of a wiring installation is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement of parts of the building the person installing the wiring shall notify the building official and such parts of the wiring installations shall not be concealed until they have been inspected and approved by the building official provided that on large installations where the concealment of parts of the wiring proceeds continuously the person installing the wiring shall cause inspections to be made periodically during the progress of the work. The building official shall have the power to remove or require the removal of any obstruction that prevents proper inspection of any electrical equipment.

92.12. Connection of Installation to Power Source Generally - Necessity to meet Requirements. Except where work is done under a maintenance electrician’s permit, no person shall make connection from a source of electrical energy or supply electric service to any electric wiring devices, appliances, or equipment for the installation of which a permit is required unless such person shall have obtained satisfactory evidence that such 254
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92.13. Disconnection and Reconnection to Power Source. No person shall make connections from a source of electrical energy or supply electrical service to any electric wiring devices, appliances or equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered by the building official to be discontinued until an approval has been obtained from the building official authorizing the reconnection and use of such wiring devices, appliances or equipment.

The building official shall notify the serving utility of such order to discontinue use.

SECTION IV-7. Section 690.86 of Volume IV of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
690.86. Solar photovoltaic panels/modules. Solar photovoltaic panels/modules shall comply with the requirements of this code, Volume IA and Volume IB of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023.
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1 VOLUME V. HOUSING STANDARDS
SECTION V-1. Volume V of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION V-2. Section 203 of Volume V of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 203

BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
203.1. General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretations of this Code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint Building and Fire Board of Appeals in accordance with Chapter 1 Division II Section 113 of Volume IA of this Code (hereinafter referred to as the “board”).
203.2. Limitations of Authority. The board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code and the board shall not be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

SECTION V-3. Section 1101.2 of Volume V of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
1101.2. Notice and Order. The building official shall issue a notice and order directed to the record owner of the building. The notice and order shall contain the following:

1. The street address and a legal description sufficient for identification of the premises upon which the building is located.

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2 2. A statement that the building official has found the building to be unsafe, with a brief and concise description of the conditions found to render the building unsafe.

3. A statement of the action required to be taken as determined by the building official.

3.1. If the building official has determined that the building or structure must be repaired, the order shall require that all required permits be secured therefore and the work physically commenced within such time (not to exceed 60 days from the date of the order) and completed within such time as the building official shall determine is reasonable under all of the circumstances.

3.2. If the building official has determined that the building or structure must be vacated, the order shall require that the building or structure shall be vacated within a certain time from the date of the order as determined by the building official to be reasonable.

3.3. If the building official has determined that the building or structure must be demolished, the order shall require that the building be vacated within such time as the building official shall determine reasonable (not to exceed 60 days from the date of the order), that all required permits be secured therefore within 60 days from the date of the order and that the demolition be completed within such time as the building official shall determine is reasonable.
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3 4. Statements advising that if any required repair or demolition work (without vacation also being required) is not commenced within the time specified, the building official will order the building vacated and posted to prevent further occupancy until the work is completed.

5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the building official to the Building and Fire Board of Appeals, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this Code, and filed with the building official within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order, and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.
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11 `VOLUME VI. FIRE STANDARDS
SECTION VI-1. Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is amended as hereinafter provided.

SECTION VI-2. Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration, of the International Fire Code, 2021 edition published and copyrighted by the International Code Council with amendments of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference into Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION VI-3. Section 103.1 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Glendale Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provision of this code.

SECTION VI-4. Section 104.1.1 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
104.1.1 Environmental protection. The Glendale Fire Department is certified by the California Environmental Protection Agency as a Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA), and is thereby responsible for the implementation and enforcement of regulations and guidelines for the CUPA as described in Section 104.1.1.1. Additionally, the Glendale Fire Department is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of regulations and guidelines for the Industrial Waste Discharge Program as described in Section 104.1.1.2. 104.1.1.1 CUPA Unified Programs. The following CUPA Programs are included in the scope of the Glendale Fire Department’s CUPA authority:

1. Hazardous materials handling, release response plans and inventory Disclosure program (business plans).
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3. Underground storage tank program pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 25283 and as that section may be subsequently amended.

4. Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) requirements for spill prevention, control and countermeasure (SPCC) plans pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 25502(a)(1) and 25404 and as those sections may be subsequently amended. 5.

Hazardous waste generator and onsite hazardous waste treatment (tiered permitting) Programs pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 25502(a)(1) and 25404 and as those sections may be subsequently amended..

6. California fire code hazardous material management plans and hazardous material inventory statements pursuant to this Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020.
104.1.1.1.1 Hazardous Materials Inventory. Regulated facilities in the City of Glendale are required to report quantities of hazardous materials exceeding the permit threshold quantities set forth in the 2020 California Fire Code as amended by the Glendale Municipal Code or State reporting thresholds (e.g. 55 gallons, 500 pounds or 200 scf) California Code, Health and Safety Code § 25507, whichever is less.

104.1.1.1.1.1 Facility Information. Regulated facilities in the City of Glendale are required to report the number of employees, APN number and the property owner name, address and phone number. 104.1.1.2 Industrial waste discharge control program. The Glendale Fire Department is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of regulations and guidelines to govern the discharge of industrial waste to the sanitary sewer and storm drain systems pursuant to Glendale Municipal Code, Chapter 13.40, Article V, and as said chapter may be subsequently amended. For 260
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13 the purposes of this Volume VI, “Industrial Waste Control Program” means a program to control the discharge of industrial waste to the sanitary sewer system, treatment plant, and/or storm drain system that could interfere with the operations of said systems and could cause blockage and plugging of pipelines and interfere with normal operation of pumps.

SECTION VI-5. Section [A] 105.5 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.5 through 105.5.54.

SECTION VI-6. Section 105.6.51 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55 Additional operational permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following operational permits shall be obtained from the fire code official:

1. General use permit. A general use permit for any activity or operation not specifically addressed in this article, which in the judgment of the fire code official, is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.

2. Helicopter operations. Helicopter landing at other than an approved airport, heliport or helistop, or use of a helicopter for the purpose of lifting equipment, supplies or any material.

Exceptions:

1. Filming companies when operating with an approved filming permit;

2. Emergency operations by a governmental agency or other approved agency.

3. Occupancies, buildings, and uses. An operational permit is required for various occupancies, buildings, and uses as established or modified by the City Council.

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[A] 105.6 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.24.

SECTION VI-8. Section 105.6.25 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby added to read as follows:
105.6.25 Additional construction permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.7, the following construction permits shall be obtained from the fire code official:

1. Landscaping, irrigation, fuel modification. To install or alter landscaping and irrigation, or to perform fuel modification of hazardous vegetation in the Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas (also known as High Fire Hazard Areas). See Chapter 49 of this Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2020.

2. Plan checks and field inspections when required by the fire code official and not otherwise addressed in this chapter.

SECTION VI-9. Section 107.7 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
107.7 Fees for services. The fire code official is authorized to collect fees for services established or modified by resolution of the City Council.

SECTION VI-10. Section 107.8 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is added to read as follows:
107.8 False alarms or nuisance alarms. The fire code official is authorized to assess a service charge, as set forth by resolution, against the person owning or responsible for an alarm system when a fire department response occurs as a result of the third false alarm or nuisance alarm at the same address or location within any twelve month period, and for each subsequent false alarm or nuisance 262
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15 alarm thereafter, or against any person who intentionally, or in violation of the law reports, or causes to be reported, a false alarm or nuisance alarm to any department of the City of Glendale.

SECTION VI-11. Section [A] 111 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023 is hereby amended to read as follows:

SECTION 111

BUILDING AND FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS
[A] 111.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official or the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of all volumes of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a joint building and fire board of appeals in accordance with Section 113 of Volume I of this Code (hereinafter referred to as the “board”).

SECTION VI-12. Section [A] 112.4 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
[A] 112.4 Violation penalties. The provisions of this Section shall be as provided in Section 114.4 of Volume I of this Code. With the exception of cost recovery for abatement of public nuisances arising from hazardous vegetation and fuel management which is set forth in Chapter 49 of this Volume VI, the recovery of administrative costs for enforcement of this Code shall be made pursuant to Chapter 2.90 of the Glendale Municipal Code.

SECTION VI-13. Section 202 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to amend the definition of false alarm to read as follows:

FALSE ALARM. The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal, message or other notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists, or the activation of any fire alarm system due to malfunction, mechanical or electrical defect, improper operation or procedure by any person, 263
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16 or a false oral or written report to any department of the City of Glendale that an emergency exists requiring immediate or emergency response by the Glendale Fire Department.

SECTION VI-14. Chapter 3, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, of the International Fire Code, 2021 edition published and copyrighted by the International Code Council with amendments of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference into Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION VI-15. Section 307.4.3 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
307.4.3 Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a structure or combustible material.

Exceptions: 1. Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one and two-family dwellings located outside of a wildland-urban interface fire area, when used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

SECTION VI-16. Section 307.4.4 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
307.4.4 “Red-flag” and other high fire risk conditions. Open burning, including recreational fires and fires within portable outdoor fireplaces, shall not be permitted when a red-flag warning or a fire weather watch condition has been issued by the National Weather Service.

SECTION VI-17. Section 308.1.5 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.5 Location near combustibles. Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene heaters and, gas-fired heaters, barbecues, fire-pits and similar devices shall not be located within a wildland- 264
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17 urban interface fire area, on or near decorative material, on or near similar combustible materials or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.

Exceptions: 1. Open- flame cooking devices complying with section 308.1.4 of this code shall be permitted provided a minimum separation of 10 feet (3048 mm) from vegetation is maintained.

2. Approved open- flame heating devices shall be permitted for one- and two-family dwellings, provided a minimum separation of 10 feet (3048 mm) from vegetation is maintained.

SECTION VI-18. Section 308.1.9 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
308.1.9 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas, except by permit from the fire code official.

Exception: Outdoor fires within habited premises or designated campsite where such fires are built in permanent barbecue, portable barbecue, outdoor fire place, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9144 mm) from grass-, brush-, or tree covered area.

Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions that will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited, or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:

1. During times when a red-flag warning or a fire weather watch condition has been issued by the National Weather Service;

2. When a person age 17 or older is not present at all times to watch and tend such fire;

3. When a public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited.

Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces, or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material.

SECTION VI-19. Section 503, FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS, of the 265
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SECTION VI-20. Section 510.3 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
510.3 Permit required. A construction permit for the installation of or modification to in building, two-way emergency responder communication coverage systems and related equipment is required as specified in Section 105.6.4. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a medication and does not require a permit.

SECTION VI-21. Section 806, NATURAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS, of the International Fire Code, 2021 edition published and copyrighted by the International Code Council with amendments of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference into Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION VI-22. Section 807, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND ARTIFICIAL DECORATIVE VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS, of the International Fire Code, 2021 edition published and copyrighted by the International Code Council with amendments of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby adopted by reference into Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, and by such reference, is incorporated herein as if fully set forth.

SECTION VI-23. Section 901.1.1 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety 266
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901.1.1 Aesthetics. Fire-protection systems and equipment shall be designed with attention given to aesthetics. The fire code official shall be authorized to require changes in design or installation with respect to the aesthetics of any installation upon plan review and upon field inspection and acceptance.

SECTION VI-24. Section 901.6 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby amended to read as follows:
901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection and alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection systems, fire extinguishing systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems, and smoke and heat vents, critical equipment, fire rated assemblies, egress system components, and related equipment and appurtenances shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times, and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. The fire code official is authorized to require periodic inspection, testing and certification of all such systems, equipment and appurtenances. Personnel and concerns shall be qualified to perform the inspection, testing, and certification in accordance with Table 901.6. In addition to provisions of the applicable test standards, the required certifications shall be provided to the fire code official upon request and transmitted to the fire code official at least annually unless otherwise specified in Table 901.6. The fire code official shall stipulate the approved manner and method of transmitting certification reports by means of a policy. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained as for required systems, or removed with approval of the fire code official.

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ommunication systems, and all other equipment, material or systems required by these regulations shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times in accordance with this code and California 267
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20 Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1. Upon disruption or diminishment of the fire protective qualities of such equipment, material or systems, immediate action shall be instituted to effect a reestablishment of such equipment, material or systems to their original normal and operational condition.

SECTION VI-25. Table 901.6 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:

TABLE 901.6 REQUIRED TESTING, TESTER QUALIFICATIONS, AND CERTIFICATION SUBMITTAL INTERVALS TESTER

QUALIFICATIONS
(a)

REQUIRED MINIMUM TESTING
FREQUENCIES (b)

FREQUENCY TO SUBMIT

REPORTS TO

GLENDALE FIRE DEPT
(c)

HOW TO SUBMIT TO

GLENDALE FIRE
DEPT Semi-
annual
Annual Triennial Every 5
years

Engineered
Fixed
Extinguishing
System
Dry Chemical 1, 5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Carbon Dioxide 1, 5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Halogenated 1, 5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Clean Agent 1, 5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Wet Chemical 1, 5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Standpipe Systems 1, 5 X X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems 1, 5 X X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Pressure Reducing Valves 1,5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Water Storage Tanks 1,5 X
Every Five
Years
Online – The Compliance
Engine (d)
Fire Pumps 1, 5 Electric-
monthly
Diesel-
weekly
X Annually
Online – The Compliance
Engine (d)
Fire Alarm / Monitoring Systems 8 Frequency ranges from quarterly to annually depending upon equipment; see NFPA
72 Annually Online – The Compliance
Engine (d)
Commercial
Cooking
Equipment
Fire Protection
Systems 1, 5 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Duct Cleaning
Frequency ranges from 1 month to 12
months; see NFPA 96
Not required
Private Fire Hydrants 1, 9 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Single Station Smoke Alarms 2, 6 X Annually Mail-in certificate (e) Fire Extinguishers 5 X Annually Mail-in certificate (e) Emergency and Standby Power 2 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Smoke Management System 3 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Automatic Closing Assemblies 4, 7 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Fire Escapes 7, 10 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
Emergency Responder Radio
Coverage Systems 11 X Annually Online – The Compliance Engine (d)
a. Other concerns or individuals may be qualified to test and certify subject to approval of the fire code official. b. The testing frequencies listed herein are intended as a convenient summary based on the applicable standards. The applicable standards shall always govern if there is any conflict. It is important to note that many standards mandate inspections on more frequent bases than shown herein. It is not the intent to supersede, modify, or reduce the requirements found in the applicable standards. 268
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21 c. Reports of tests and certifications need not be submitted to the Glendale Fire Department more frequently than annually, unless specifically requested by the fire code official.
d. The Glendale Fire Department contracts with a third company, The Compliance Engine, and requires contractors submit all test and certification reports online through that service. www.thecomplianceengine.com e. Mail-in certificate of these items is permitted on a GFD form or contractor’s form.

1. State Licensed Fire Protection Contractor (C-16) holding the U.L. Certificate (or approved equal) for the building fire alarm system

2. State Licensed Electrical Contractor (C-10) 9. State Licensed Plumbing Contractor (C-36)

3. State Licensed HVAC Contractor (C-20) 10. For this item only, GFD will consider an LAFD Regulation 4 Certified Concern

4. May be performed by Owner 11. FCC-issued General Radio Operators License (GROL) and certification by an approved school,

5. Licensed by the State Fire Marshal organization, or the equipment manufacturer

6. Qualified owner may perform test other than mid-rise and high-rise buildings

7. State Licensed General Contractor (A or B); see also footnote (a)

8. State Licensed Electrical Contractor (C-10) and, for systems installed after 1989,

SECTION VI-26. Section 901.11 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, is hereby added to read as follows:
901.11 Critical equipment.
901.11.1 Definitions. Critical Equipment. Such mechanical and electrical equipment necessary for the operation of life safety systems, or any other equipment needed to meet the fire and life safety requirements of a building. Examples of critical equipment include, but are not limited to, emergency generator systems, smoke control systems, fire pumps, etc. 901.11.2 Locations. Critical equipment shall be located as close as practical to the ground floor, but not be located on floors above the ground floor.

Exceptions:

1. Equipment that by function must be located above the ground floor.

2. When approved by the fire code official.
901.11.3 Supervision. All critical equipment shall be provided with a means of supervision, including electronic supervision, lockouts, and other means as approved by the fire code official. 901.10.4 Ventilation. When the proper operation of critical equipment is dependent upon ventilation, the ventilation system shall be so arranged as to ensure continuous reliable operation. 269
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901.11.5 Signage and graphics.
901.11.5.1 General. Critical equipment in buildings shall be identified with permanent signage indicating the equipment is critical for fire and life safety, identify the system and component appropriately, and any other pertinent information such as contacting the building engineer prior to servicing, lock-out/tag-out procedures, etc. Signage shall be approved by the fire code official. 901.11.5.2 Shut-offs. All service disconnects, circuit breakers, control valves, or other means of disconnection shall be identified with signage in accordance with Section 901.11.5.1 901.11.5.3 System graphics. Custom made, permanent system graphics shall be provided which show the system in schematic, identifying main component locations, a narrative system description, matrix of operations, and any other pertinent notes and instructions for firefighters.

The graphics shall be specifically designed for responding firefighting and inspections.

Additional information may be required to accommodate routine maintenance and testing personnel. All graphics shall be approved by the fire code official.

SECTION VI-27. Section 903.2.21 of Volume VI of the Glendale Building and Safety Code, 2023, regarding where automatic sprinkler systems are required, is hereby added to read as follows:
903.2.21 Where required. Notwithstanding other provisions of the code, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new and existing buildings and structures shall be provided in accordance with this section.

Exceptions:
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23 1. When approved by the fire code official, spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunication equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than one-hour fire-resistance-rated walls and two-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies.

2. Automatic fire sprinkler protection for fixed guideway transit systems shall comply with Section 903.2.21.17.
903.2.21.1 New occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new occupancies.

Exceptions:

1. Group B, Group F Divisions 1 and 2, and Group M occupancies, less than 1000 total square feet (92.9 m
2).

2. Group S Division 1 occupancies not classified as motor vehicle repair garages less than 1000 total square feet (92.9 m2).

3. Group S Division 2 occupancies not classified as parking garages less than 1000 total square feet (92.9 m2).

4. Canopies over motor vehicle fuel dispensers not attached to a structure provided they are sufficiently separated on all sides from real or imaginary property lines and other structures so as not to require opening protection.

5. Group S Division 2 occupancies classified as open parking garages and not subject to California Fire Code section 903.2.10.1, commercial parking garages. 903.2.21.2 Existing occupancies. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in all existing occupancies as follows:
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