RESOLUTION NO._____
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR REQUIRED AMENDEMNTS TO THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS.
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Rialto shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; andthe State of California (the “State”), Department of Housing and Community Development (“Department)” is authorized to provide up to $335 million under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Formula Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund for assistance to Cities and Counties (as described in Health and Safety Code section 50470 et seq. (Chapter 364, Statutes of 2017 (SB 2)); and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and WHEREAS, the Building and Safety Division have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that certain said changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, and the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Rialto and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Rialto.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Amendments related to life and fire safety contained in Table 1505.1, Sections 1505.1.2, 1807.1.6, 3109.2 of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, and Table R301.2, Sections R902.1, R902.1.2, R902.2, and Appendix AX of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code, and Articles 310.106(B), 310.121, 690.13, 690.13 of the 2022 Edition of the California Electrical Code as recommended by the Building and Safety Division are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions:
Section 1 (Climatic Conditions): The City of Rialto is in a special wind region and subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa Ana Winds," which reach speeds in excess of 90 miles per hour. Extensive damage often occurs during such winds, including fallen trees; blown sand and debris; downed utility poles, utility circuits, and utility service lines; and structural damage to buildings. These adverse conditions can cause: (1) fires; (2) impairment of emergency apparatus access; (3) delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and (4) the depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities. These windstorms commonly last from three to seven days.
Section 2 (Climatic Conditions): The City of Rialto is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity levels, and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread of fire. For example, during July, August, and September, temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During the same months, humidity is usually less than 40%, and humidity measurements less than 10% are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading rapidly due to such conditions.
Section 3 (Climatic): The warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools which creates a higher probability of child drownings where pools are unprotected.
Section 4 (Geographic): The City is located in Southern California, in an extremely active seismic region, with high levels of historic earthquake shaking in the recent past (earthquakes measuring larger than a magnitude 5 on the Richter Scale) and can be expected to experience significant strong ground shaking within the foreseeable future; and The seismotectonic setting of the City is dominated by the San Jacinto fault, which traverses both along the center and the northern portion of the City, and the City's proximity to the San Andreas fault--5 miles to the East, Sierra Madre Fault--6 miles to the Northwest; and In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including fire, damage to roadways and other impairments of emergency apparatus. (This information is according to maps used by Cal Tech, Pasadena and provided by the U.S. Geological Survey). Existing and planned developments are at risk from structural damage from earthquake faults. Improved standards are necessary to ensure that maximum safety is provided to persons and property.
Section 5 (Geographic): Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Rialto often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional on-site protection for property occupants necessary.
Section 6 (Geographic: Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other locations and thereby spread fire quickly. Past Grand Jury Report findings support this concern Section 7: Amendments to the 2022 Editions of the California Codes are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic and/or geographic conditions cited in Section 1 of this Resolution and are listed as follows:
The amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance XXXX Section 8: The Building and Safety Division shall file copies of Resolution XXX and Ordinance XXXX with the California Building Standards Commission as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7(a). \\\\
PASSED APPROVED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of ____________, 2022. _______________________________
DEBORAH ROBERTSON, Mayor
ATTEST:
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BARBARA McGEE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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ERIC VAIL, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO ) ss
CITY OF RIALTO )
I, Barbara McGee, City Clerk of the City of Rialto, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No.____ was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto held on the ____ day of ______________, 2022.
Upon motion of Council Member ____________, seconded by Council Member ____________, the foregoing Resolution No. ____ was duly passed and adopted.
Vote on the motion:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Official Seal of the City of Rialto this _____ day of _________________, 2022. ____________________________________
BARBARA McGEE, CITY CLERK
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