San Clemente Speed Hump Policy
Background:
Increased traffic volumes and speeding vehicles along residential streets often prompt citizen concern and protests, even where traffic volumes are not particularly large. While neighborhood streets are typically public property, and thus belong to everyone, most of residents feel an ownership of these streets and therefore take vocal exception to discourteous drivers.
Excessive speed is a frequent resident complaint. Negative reaction to speed is often a translation of concern over safety. Even though high speed vehicles may be occasional, they are seen as an insult by thoughtless drivers to the peace, quiet, safety and quality of life within the neighborhood.
The City has adopted a “Traffic Calming Policy and Resource Manual” to assist the residents and staff in developing the appropriate neighborhood traffic management programs for their areas. The Manual provides tools for the City to successfully implement Traffic Calming programs on public streets. Speed Humps are one of these tools. Speed Humps have been effectively utilized by public agencies to regulate speed on residential streets.
Policy:
1. Speed Humps are pavement undulations installed along a roadway for the purpose of regulating traffic speed.
2. Speed Humps will be permitted in public streets unless individual circumstances indicate that their installation will not be consistent with the public interest and safety.
3. Speed Humps will be considered after following the process as defined in the “Traffic Calming Policy and Resource Manual” and after implementing other non-intrusive tools for controlling the speeds.
4. Speed Humps will be installed upon receipt of the required petition, approval of the City Council, and in conformance with the standard design in effect at the time of installation.
5. Speed Humps should be about 3 inches high and there should be at least 2 humps per block spaced between 250 and 300 feet.
6. The City Council has the discretion to alter or remove any or all speed humps at any time.
7. Speed Humps will also be removed upon receipt of the required petition and approval of the City Council.
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Basic Criteria:
The installation of Speed Humps should be considered if all the following conditions are met:
I. Street Characteristics:
1. The street is a local residential street as defined by the City of San Clemente General Plan and the California Vehicle Code.
2. The street is not designated as a truck or transit route or a primary or routine access route for emergency vehicles.
3. The street block length shall be a minimum of 800 feet in length. This will allow the installation of two (2) speed humps. Shorter blocks will be considered as part of a longer street.
4. The grade of the street shall not exceed a sustained grade of 6%.
5. The street must have adequate horizontal and vertical alignment and sight distance.
6. The posted speed limit is 25 mph, and fifteen (15%) percent of drivers’ speed exceed 32 mph.
7. The average traffic volume must be between 500 and 3,000 vehicles per day, total in both directions.
8. The volume threshold may exceed the above criteria, if the others conditions are met and the property owners are willing to pay for the installation costs. \ II. Neighborhood Support:
1. A request signed by the majority of all the street’s households must be received in order to start the evaluation process. If the City determines that the street conditions meet the criteria for the installation of speed humps staff will present the item to the Planning Commission for their recommendation and to the City Council for their approval. One signature per household will be accepted.
2. The City will notify the property owners and the residents of the affected street and potentially impacted streets, prior to the Planning Commission and/or City Council meetings.
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3. 4. The City will coordinate with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) for its review to determine the impacts, if any, on emergency response time.
5. If the basic criteria are not met and 67% of the residents of the street are in favor of the speed humps installation, staff will present the item to the Planning Commission for its recommendation and to the City Council for its approval.
6. The speed humps will be removed if the City receives a petition of the majority (50% +1) residents on the street or if the City Council determines that removal is necessary in the best interest of the public.
III. Humps Design and Installation:
1. The speed humps will be approximately 12 feet wide and 3 inches high.
2. Speed lumps will be allowed instead of speed humps, if OCFA determined the need for the lumps to minimize the impact on its response time. Speed lumps are a variation of the speed hump by adding two-wheel cut-outs designed to allow large vehicles such as emergency vehicles, to pass with minimal slowing.
3. Proper warning signs and pavement messages will be installed in advance of the speed humps or speed lumps.
4. After the Planning Commission’s recommendation and City Council approval, the installation of the speed humps will be prioritized and scheduled based on the availability of funds, schedule of street improvement within the area. The schedule may be expedited, if the residents are willing to fund the installation costs. \\cd\cd\engineering\transportation\speed humps\san clemente speed hump policy\sb policy.docx 495
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City Council Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Meeting Date: 11/1/2022 Agenda Item: C.
Department: Public Works
Prepared By: Kiel Koger, Public Works Director/City Engineer Subject:
UPDATE ON PRESSURE WASHING OF SIDEWALKS IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA Fiscal Impact:
None at this time.
Summary:
The City Council requested an update on the pressure washing of sidewalks in the downtown area at its October 18, 2022 meeting and for staff to offer options on how to improve services going forward.
Background:
The City previously performed pressure washing on sidewalks twice a year in the downtown area on El Camino Real from Palizada to Presidio on both sides of street from the business store fronts to the curb. This service was also performed on Del Mar from El Camino Real south continuing on Victoria and ending at Cazador. Staff determined in late 2021 that additional service was needed due to the amount of pedestrian traffic in these areas and recommended that the service be provided on a monthly basis. The City entered into a seven-month trial period agreement at that time and the contract was extended for FY 2022-23. The cost of this service is $64,620 annually.
In addition, another contractor is providing pressure washing services as requested to the bulb-out areas on Del Mar. The cost of this service is $1,600 per request and staff estimates an annual cost to be around $6,400.
Discussion:
Staff initially received compliments due to the extra service but is now receiving some complaints mostly due to people congregating in these areas and the continued amount of pedestrian traffic.
Staff has identified a few options going forward to improve service:
· Council could approve additional washings of the entire T-Zone at a cost of $5,385 per washing
· Council could approve additional bulb-out washings as needed at a cost of $1,600. · Council could transfer responsibility back to the property owners. The municipal code states that the adjoining property owner to the sidewalk is responsible for the upkeep of this area.
However, when adjoining property owners were previously responsible for maintaining clean sidewalks, the property owners and/or their contractors had trouble complying with the City’s clean water requirements. There are concerns that water quality violations may occur if adjoining property owners and/or their contractors perform the sidewalk cleaning. To alleviate water quality concerns and transfer responsibility back to the adjoining property owners, the City’s contractor could provide the service at the expense of adjoining property owners.
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Plan and Policy Consistency:
The action is consistent with the following General Plan Goals and Policies:
· Urban Design Element Goal: Achieve a sustained level of maintenance and improvement of properties, buildings, landscaping and infrastructure that protects property values, encourages additional public and private investments and promotes San Clemente’s high quality of life. · Policy UD-4.06. Maintenance of Infrastructure and the Public Realm. As resources allow, we maintain and where appropriate, improve infrastructure and the public realm, including landscaping, sidewalks, signage, furniture and other streetscape elements. We keep public facilities clean.
Council Strategy:
The action is consistent with Council Strategy 3 - Update and maintain infrastructure that reflects best available technology and service.
Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommendation
1. Provide direction to staff regarding which option to pursue.
Attachment:
None
Notification:
None
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City Council Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Meeting Date: 11/1/2022 Agenda Item: D.
Department: Beaches, Parks and Recreation
Prepared By: Samantha Wylie, Beaches, Parks & Recreation Director Subject:
SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET RETURN TO AVENIDA DEL MAR
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Summary:
Staff recommends the Sunday Farmers Market return to Avenida Del Mar no later than Sunday, November 20, 2022.
Background:
Shortly after the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, the California Department of Public Health (“CDPH”) determined that farmers' markets were an essential service, allowing for the continuance of these operations with certain parameters set in place to reduce close contact. At the time, these parameters included a requirement to provide minimum social distancing throughout the designated space and a single point of entry and exit.
To accommodate these requirements, staff worked with the market operator, Mr. Rick Heill, to transition the market into the Community Center parking lot, which provided a controlled space to monitor attendance numbers and meet all other CDPH guidelines put into place.
Soon thereafter, the outdoor dining decks were established in the street, and by 2021, there were several decks on the 200 block of Avenida Del Mar which impeded the regular footprint of the market.
Therefore the market has remained in the parking lot.
At the City Council meeting of September 20, 2022, Mayor James, with the support of Councilmember Knoblock and Mayor Pro Tem Duncan, requested that staff review options for returning the weekly Sunday Farmers Market to Avenida Del Mar.
Discussion:
Staff have met with the market operator and determined that returning the market to Avenida Del Mar is feasible. There are two outdoor dining decks on the 200 block that would take away from the market's regular footprint. Consequently, staff has arranged for Mr. Heill to utilize the southernmost portion of the upper Community Center/Library parking lot to offset the loss of these parking stalls and accommodate all of the market vendors (Attachment 1). Additionally, the scaffolding located in front of 226 Avenida Del Mar must be removed prior to the market’s return. Staff anticipate this coming down in early November.
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Based on the Farmers Market Professional Services Agreement, the City Manager has the authority to move the market location depending on the conditions of the street, holidays, or other community needs. Therefore, staff recommends Council receive and file this report. Staff will work with Mr. Heill to transition the market back to Avenida Del Mar no later than November 20, 2022.
Plan and Policy Consistency:
Not applicable.
Council Strategy:
Not applicable.
Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommendation
Staff Recommends the City Council receive and file this report.
Attachment:
Farmers Market Layout
Notification:
Productions Unlimited (Market Operator)
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ATTACHMENT 1
SUNDAY FARMERS MARKET LAYOUT
Regular Market Layout (2019)Proposed Market Layout
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CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
City Council Meeting
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Meeting Date: 11/1/2022 Agenda Item: E.
Department: Building Division
Prepared By: Jack Holden, Building Official
Subject:
FIRST READING - ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VARIOUS BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS AND
LOCAL AMENDMENTS
Fiscal Impact:
None.
Summary:
Staff recommends that the Council introduce for first reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 CHAPTERS
15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER
8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN LOCAL ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND DELETIONS.
Background:
January 1, 2023 is the statewide effective date established by the California Building Standards Commission for the new 2022 California Building Standards Code.
Every three years the State of California Building Standards Commission (BSC) reviews the newest model codes published by various independent code-developing bodies. These model codes are sent to the BSC and the other state agencies that propose or adopt building standards. These model codes with state amendments from the various state agencies become the California Building Standards Code.
The California Building Standards Code, Title 24, are the established minimum regulations for the design and construction of buildings and structures in California. State law mandates that local government enforce these regulations.
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Local ordinances amending building standards approved/adopted by the Commission are subject to requirements of California law.
Local ordinances generally must be more restrictive than the minimum building standards approved/adopted by the Commission. These local amendments must be filed, as appropriate, with either the Building Standards Commission or the Department of Housing and Community Development.
In order for these building regulations to be adopted and local amendments effective on January 1, 2023 it is necessary to introduce the attached building codes ordinance for first reading at the November 1, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Discussion:
California Code of Regulations, Title 24 - the 2022 California Building Standards Code, incorporates the family of codes listed below and becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2023.
Part 1 of Title 24
2022 California Administrative Code SCMC 15.05
Part 2 of Title 24
2022 California Building Code (Volumes 1 & 2) SCMC 15.08 [Based on the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) as amended by the State] Part 2.5 of Title 24
2022 California Residential Code SCMC 15.22
[Based on the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as amended by the State] Part 3 of Title 24
2022 California Electrical Code SCMC 15.12
[Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State] Part 4 of Title 24
2022 California Mechanical Code SCMC 15.16
[Based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) as amended by the State] Part 5 of Title 24
2022 California Plumbing Code SCMC 15.20
[Based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended by the State] Part 6 of Title 24
2022 California Energy Code SCMC 15.11
Part 8 of Title 24
2022 California Historical Building Code SCMC 15.17
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Part 9 of Title 24
2022 California Fire Code SCMC 8.16
[Based on the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by the State] Part 10 of Title 24
2022 California Existing Building Code SCMC 15.23
[Based on the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as amended by the State] Part 11 of Title 24
2022 California Green Building Standards Code SCMC 15.14 Part 12 of Title 24
2022 California Referenced Standards Code SCMC 1518
Code Amendments & Uniformity
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 18941.5, any city, county, or fire protection district may establish more restrictive amendments to the building standards than those contained in the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), if the amendment is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. Most cities including San Clemente adopt these State Codes with local amendments in order to address special conditions that exist in the jurisdiction.
The proposed Ordinance adopts the building regulations prescribed by state law listed above. In addition, the proposed Ordinance adopts local amendments to those codes based on special local conditions, including administrative provisions for the enforcement of these Codes. This Ordinance also adopts the various building codes that are not amended and have not in the past been assigned a Chapter in the municipal code. By incorporating all the State Building and Construction Regulations into the Municipal Code this action clarifies that the complete set of regulations have been adopted and establishes a place for any amendments to those codes in the future.
As with previous code adoptions, the San Clemente Building Division strives to minimize code amendments except where administrative in nature or to where needed to address special construction and fire issues unique to San Clemente related to unstable geotechnical, expansive and corrosive soils conditions, topography and our proximity to natural canyons and grassy areas.
Many of our local amendments are related to coordination of OCFA requirements between the Fire Code and the Building Code. A summary of local amendments proposed by the City and/or OCFA is included as Attachment A. The suggested code amendments submitted to the City by OCFA were modified by the City to include the Guidelines C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline-Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program” as a guide rather than an adopted code standard. Also the Fire Code Chapter 49 “Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas” was limited to the City’s Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and to identified Fuel Modification Zones. All other technical code amendments were accepted as submitted.
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of codes and local amendments.
Training & Public Notification
In-house staff training is currently underway to begin familiarization with new and revised code provisions.
It is important for design and construction professionals to begin familiarizing themselves with the upcoming changes. Publications detailing significant code changes are available from the International Code Council (ICC) that highlight and clarify the basis for these code changes. Training on the new codes is currently available through a number of professional associations including the International Code Council (ICC), and the California Building Officials (CALBO).
Public information is currently available on the City website that provides important information regarding this upcoming change to construction codes used in the State of California. Visitors to the Building Division are also receiving notification handouts regarding the new codes and their effective date.
The changes in the construction codes apply only to new permit applications made on or after the January 1, 2023. Active building permits and applications for building permits submitted prior to this date are not impacted by these changes, remaining under the code to which they were approved.
Government Code 50022.3 requires that the City Council set a public hearing following the first reading of an ordinance to adopt a uniform code and further requires that the public hearing notice be published twice in a local newspaper, pursuant to Government Code 6066.
Conclusion
The proposed ordinance will amend Chapter 8.16 and Title 15 of the San Clemente Municipal Code and adopt the most current mandatory State regulations while allowing the City to address special local conditions.
Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommends that the City Council
1. Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. ________ entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED
STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND
DELETIONS
2. Find that the changes and modifications to the 2022 Editions of the California Building, CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE Page 4 of 5 Printed on 10/27/2022 powered by Legistar™505
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2. Find that the changes and modifications to the 2022 Editions of the California Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Residential, Existing Building, and Fire Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in San Clemente. Other amendments are of an administrative or procedural nature and concern themselves with subjects that are not covered by the Code or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of San Clemente. Adoption of these codes as amended will implement the latest codes in the City and complies with current State law and Repeals Ordinance No. 1636 and;
3. Set the Building Codes for Public Hearing on December 6, 2022 and direct staff to advertise the Public Hearing as required by State law.
Attachments:
1. Summary of Amendments Matrix - 2022 California Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Residential, Existing Building Codes, and Fire Codes
2. Ordinance No. _______
3. Public Hearing Notice
Notification:
None
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2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code
Effective Jan 1 2023 Adopted Building Codes for San Clemente Part 1 of Title 24
2022 California Administrative Code SCMC 15.05
Part 2 of Title 24
2022 California Building Code (Volumes 1 & 2) SCMC 15.08 Based on the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) as amended by the State and San Clemente
Part 2.5 of Title 24
2022 California Residential Code SCMC 15.22
Based on the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) as amended by the State and San Clemente
Part 3 of Title 24
2022 California Electrical Code SCMC 15.12
Based on the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) as amended by the State and San Clemente
Part 4 of Title 24
2022 California Mechanical Code SCMC 15.16
Based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) as amended by the State and San Clemente
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Part 5 of Title 24
2022 California Plumbing Code SCMC 15.20
Based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as amended by the State and San Clemente
Part 6 of Title 24
2022 California Energy Code SCMC 15.11
Part 8 of Title 24
2022 California Historical Building Code SCMC 15.17
Part 9 of Title 24
2022 California Fire Code SCMC 8.16
Based on the 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) as amended by the State, San Clemente and OCFA
Part 10 of Title 24
2022 California Existing Building Code SCMC 15.23
Based on the 2021 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) as amended by the State and San Clemente
Part 11 of Title 24
2022 California Green Building Standards Code SCMC 15.14 Part 12 of Title 24
2022 California Referenced Standards Code SCMC 15.18
Attachment 1
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1 ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE
15 CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16,
15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8
CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL
CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
(CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24),
CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY
CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS AND
DELETIONS
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958 mandates that the City of San Clemente (“City”) adopt ordinances or regulations imposing the requirements of certain uniform industry codes adopted by the State pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health & Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the uniform codes. The State adopts and publishes codes every three years for building and construction throughout the State (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Codes”); and WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission recently adopted the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code section 50022.1 et seq., the City may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and other codes; and WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 and 18941.5 permit the City to adopt the California Building Standards Code and to make such changes or Attachment 2
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2 modifications to the Codes as are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Building Official and Director of Community Development have recommended that changes and modifications be made to certain Codes and have advised that said changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2022 Edition; the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition; the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition; the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition; and the Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of San Clemente 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 Code or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of San Clemente.
Also the various parts of the California Building Standards Code shall also be adopted by ordinance to include the 2022 California Administrative Code, the 2022 California Energy Code, the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, the 2022 California Historical Building Code, and the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code with no local amendments.
The California Fire Code, 2022 Edition changes and modifications developed by Orange County Fire Authority are included in this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council for the City of San Clemente as follows:
The City of San Clemente adopts the following parts of the 2022 California Building Standards Codes with certain local additions, amendments, and deletions, amending the San Clemente Municipal Code,
Title 15 Buildings and Construction
Chapter 15.08 Building Code
Chapter 15.12 Electrical Code
Chapter 15.16 Mechanical Code
Chapter 15.20 Plumbing Code
Chapter 15.22 Residential Code
Chapter 15.23 Existing Building Code
Title 15 Building and Construction, the remaining parts of the 2022 California Building Standards Codes that the City is not amending.
Chapter 15.05 Administrative Code
Chapter 15.11 Energy Code
Chapter 15.14 Green Building Standards Code
Chapter 15.17 Historical Building Code
Chapter 15.18 Referenced Standards Code
Title 8 Health and Safety
Chapter 8.16 Fire Code Amended by Orange County Fire Authority Attachment 2
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3 Section 1. Recitals. The recitals above are each incorporated by reference and adopted as findings by the City Council.
Findings. Based on the foregoing and the below findings, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find that the proposed amendments to each of the sections of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code to be amended, added, modified, changed, or deleted are reasonably necessary for reasons of local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions as set forth in “Exhibit A” of this Ordinance. The City Council finds and determines there is a need to adopt the changes or modifications to the Codes because of local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions as follows:
Section 2. Findings. The City Council finds and determines there is a need to adopt the changes or modifications to the Codes because of local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions as follows:
I. Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of San Clemente is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the local fire authority’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the City.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and, although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional onsite fire protection features.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection.
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4 The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
E. These climatic conditions are applicable to amendments to the 2022 California Building Code Sections 901.2, 903.2, 903.2.8, 1505.1, and to the 2022 California Fire Code Sections 903, 1201, 2808, 4906.3.
II. Topographical Conditions:
A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the City.
The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities within the City are built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout the City.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
D. These topographical conditions are applicable to amendments to 2022 California Building Code Sections 3109.2, the 2022 California Residential Code Sections R313., R404.2, R602, R1001, the 2022 California Fire Code Sections 305, 307, 903, 1201, 2808, 4909.
III. Geological Conditions:
A. The City is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and/or near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area that ran from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the City of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation.
B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under sections above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When Attachment 2
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5 combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. The State Department of Conservation noted, in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.” C. Road circulation features located throughout the City also make amendments reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.
D. Soils throughout the City possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes come in contact with these soils.
E. Expansive soils throughout the City combined with predominant hillside conditions, groundwater and occasional flooding raise the potential for ground slippage, ground erosion, slope failure and building damage.
F. Portions of Orange County contain active or former oil production fields.
These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids and vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose to development is necessary implement for appropriate mitigation.
G. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
H. These geological conditions are applicable to amendments to the 2022 California Building Code Sections 1502.4, 1505, tbl 1807.1.6, 1904, the 2022 California Electrical Code Section 300.5 the 2022 California Mechanical Code Sections 504.3, 1308, the 2022 California Plumbing Code Sections 604.2, 609.3, 610.8, 701.1, 1208.5.3.1, the 2022 California Residential Code Sections R402.2, R404.2, R602.
Furthermore the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the various codes meets the State mandate for local modifications to the State Standard Building Codes being more restrictive and reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
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6 Additional amendments are found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or to concern themselves with subjects not covered in the Codes. They are necessary for administrative clarification, and do not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.7, and/or 18941.5. These administrative amendments establish administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City. The changes made include provisions making each of said Codes compatible with other codes enforced by the City and fee schedules.
A copy of this Ordinance adopting the 2022 California Building Standards Code, as amended, shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission by the City Clerk of the City of San Clemente.
Section 3. CEQA Findings. The City Council finds that this ordinance is not subject to the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) for the following reasons:
A. This Ordinance is not a “project” within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378, because it has no potential for resulting in direct or indirect physical change in the environment.
B. This Ordinance is exempt under section 15061(b)(3), the general rule exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this code amendment will have a significant effect on the environment.
Code Amendments. Based on the foregoing, the City Council of the City of San Clemente does hereby find that the proposed amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary for reasons of local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions as set forth in “Exhibit A” of this Ordinance. The following amendments are made to the below-listed sections, subdivisions, and subsections of Title 15 of the San Clemente Municipal Code:
Section 4.
“Section 15.05.010 2022 Administrative Code Adopted
Where Filed, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The 2022 California Administrative Code is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building
Division.
Chapter 15.08. 2022 Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 15.08 BUILDING CODE
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7 15.08.010 Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.08.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended — administration.
15.08.025 Chapter 2 amended — Definitions.
15.08.030 Chapter 4 amended — Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy.
15.08.035 Chapter 7A amended — Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.
15.08.040 Chapter 9 amended — Fire Protection Systems.
15.08.050 Chapter 15 amended — Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures.
15.08.060 Chapter 18 amended — Soils and Foundations.
15.08.070 Chapter 31 amended — Special Construction.
15.08.080 Reserved.
15.08.090 Reserved.
15.08.100 Construction of Off-Street Parking Lots.
Section 15.08.010 Building Code Adopted – Where filed.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location,
maintenance, and areas of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure in the City, the California Building Code (“CBC”), 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1 and Appendix I, is hereby adopted, as modified in this Chapter. A copy is on file for public examination in the City's Building Division Office.
15.08.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended —
Administration.
Division II of Chapter 1 of CBC is hereby amended as
follows:
A. Subsection 101.1 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the
San Clemente Building Code, hereinafter referred to
as “this code.”
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8 B. Subsection 101.2 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
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 the California Residential Code.
The provisions of these codes shall apply to and
affect all of the territory of the City of San
Clemente, except work located primarily in a
public way, public utility towers and poles,
mechanical equipment not specifically regulated in
these codes, hydraulic flood control structures,
facilities for the production, generation, storage or
transmission of water or electrical energy by a
local agency, and except as exempted by these
codes.
C. Section 101.2.1 Appendices is amended to add a
sentence to read: Appendix I Patio Covers is adopted by reference.
D. Subsection 101.4. is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in
Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.7 and referenced
elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference.
E. A new Subsection 101.4.8 is hereby added to Section
101 to read in its entirety as follows:
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9 101.4.8 Green Code. The provisions of the California
Green Building Standards Code shall apply to design
and construction of buildings for sustainability.
F. Subsection 105.2 is hereby amended by deleting items 1 through 13 under the heading “Building” and replacing them with the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings and
structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses and structures such
as portable shade cloth structures, provided the
floor area does not exceed 120 square feet or a
wall height of 8 feet. Such structures must comply
with the setback and height requirements of the
City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
2. Fences not over 6 feet high. Masonry fences
under 42 inches in height above finish grade.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height
measured from the bottom of footing to the top of
wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding
Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or if on a slope less than 1 in 3. Retaining walls on slopes greater than 1 in 3
are required to be reviewed by engineering and
planning divisions to determine if permitting is
required.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the
ratio of height to diameter or width does not
exceed 2:1 and not on or within 7 feet of a
descending slope.
6. Detached decks, platforms or similar structures
not exceeding 200 square feet in area, walkways,
sidewalks and driveways that are not more than
30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any
basement or story below, and are not part of a
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10 required exit means of egress, and are not part of
an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling (except shower
enclosures), carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and
similar finish work that does not involve electrical,
mechanical or plumbing work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater
stage sets and scenery when approved by special
use permit.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a
Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches
deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are
installed entirely above ground.
10.Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or
agricultural purposes, not including service
systems that meet zoning requirements.
11.Swings and other playground equipment
accessory to detached one- and two-family
dwellings.
12.Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
that do not project more than 54 inches from the
exterior wall and do not require additional support
of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
13.Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks,
counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in
height.
14. Ground mounted Radio and television antenna,
and flagpoles not higher than the setback from the
property line and not more than 20 feet (20) feet in
height measured from grade. Small dish receivers
mounted on Residential uses.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing,
electrical and mechanical permits will be required for
the above-exempted items.
H. Subsection 105.3 #8 is here by added to read in its entirety as follows:
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11 8. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations shall be expedited per AB 1236. The checklist derived from the ZeroEmission Vehicles in California posted on the City web site may be used to apply for permits and may be
submitted electronically. HOA approval not required.
I. Subsection 105.3.2 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An
application for a permit for any proposed work shall
be deemed to have been abandoned 12 months after
the date of filing, unless such application has been
pursued in good faith or permit has been issued;
except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods
not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be
requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated. The total period of application
extensions granted shall not exceed an additional 18
months. In order to renew action on an application
after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.
J. Subsection 105.5 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become
invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such
permit is commenced within 12 months after its
issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended, abandoned, or if an inspection is
not requested within a period of 180 days and an
approved inspection that shows work is progressing.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply
for an extension of the time within which work may
commence under that permit when the permittee is
unable to commence work within the time required.
The extension shall be requested in writing prior to
the permit expiring and show justifiable cause
demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control
of the permittee have prevented action from being
taken. Pursuant to this paragraph, the Building
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12 writing, one or more extensions of time for a period not more than 180 days. The completion of
construction shall not extend beyond the timeframes
mandated in Section 105.8 of this code even with
such extension.
Before such work can be recommenced after a permit
expires, a new permit shall first be obtained, and a 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
this one year time period, the permittee shall pay a
new full permit fee.
K. A new Subsection 105.8 is hereby added to Section
105 to read in its entirety as follows:
105.8 Completion of construction. Notwithstanding
subsection 105.5 above, all construction shall be
completed by the owner, owner's agent, or the
permittee and approved by the City within the
following time frame:
a. New residential buildings construction . . . 24 months b. Residential room additions and remodels . . .
12 months
c. Tenant improvements . . . 12 months
d. Pools/spas . . . 12 months
e. Patio covers and similar structures . . . 6 months
f. Fences and/or retaining walls . . . 6 months
g. Water heaters, water softeners, and air conditioners . . . 6 months
h. All other minor alterations . . . 6 months
Upon written request of the owner or permittee, the
Building Official and/or his/her designated
representative may extend the period for completion
of construction for a period not to exceed one
hundred eighty (180) days. The written request must
demonstrate that (1) due to circumstances beyond the
owner's or permittee's control, construction could not
be completed in the required construction period; (2)
that reasonable progress has been made; (3) that the
condition of the property presents no health or safety
hazard; and (4) that the continued delay will not
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13 create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the neighborhood. Any extension beyond one
hundred eighty (180) days must be approved by the
City Manager.
L. A new Subsection 105.9 is hereby added to Section
105 to read in its entirety as follows.
105.9 Maintenance of property during
construction. During construction, all property shall
be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept
manner. All lumber and building materials shall be
neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in
the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter, except that building
materials may be stored in a front yard for a period
not to exceed thirty (30) days. A waiver of this
requirement may be obtained from the Building
Official or his/her designated representative if the
construction is screened from view from adjacent
occupied or public property with fencing materials
approved by city zoning and building regulations. Any
building that is left unsecured by the absence of doors or windows during construction shall secure those
openings or provide fencing to prevent unauthorized
entry.
M. A new Subsection 107.2.9 is hereby added to Section
107 to read in its entirety as follows:
107.2.9 Soil report. A Soil Report shall be submitted
with all permit applications for new construction and
additions. Soil Reports shall be prepared by a
professional engineer licensed by the State to prepare
such reports. The Building Official may waive this
requirement if he/she finds that the scope of work
applied for does not necessitate a soil report.
N. Subsection 107.3 is hereby amended to add a second
paragraph that reads as follows:
When submittal documents are required by Section
107.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting the submittal documents for plan review.
Said plan review fees are separate fees from the
permit fees specified in Section 109.2 and are in
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14 addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.
O. Subsection 107.5 is hereby amended to add a second
paragraph that reads as follows:
The approved plans, permit application, inspection
card and other construction documents required by
the Building Official shall be imaged after the final
inspection and will be a permanent record in the City.
The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit.
P. Subsection 109.2 is hereby amended by adding a
sentence at the end to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the
City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise
specified by the code.
Q. Subsection 109.3 is hereby amended to add a second
paragraph that reads as follows:
The Building Official shall make the determination of
value or valuation under any provisions of this code.
The valuation shall be determined by using rational
methods established by the Building Official that
reasonably establish the construction value or the
contract price of the actual construction cost. The
value of work to be used in computing the Building
Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for which the
permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
R. Subsection 109.4 is hereby amended to add a second
paragraph that reads as follows:
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the
permit fee required by this code. The payment of
such investigation fee shall not exempt any person
from compliance with all other provisions of this code
nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
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15 S. Subsection 109.6 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
109.6 Refunds. The building official is authorized to
establish a refund policy. The building official may
authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which
was erroneously paid or collected as provided below.
The building official may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no
work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan
review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before
any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of
any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the
date of payment.
T. Subsection 109.7 is hereby added to Section 109 to
read in its entirety as follows:
109.7 Deposit. The Building Official may require a
deposit or bond from the applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request of final
inspection approvals from the applicant or the
repairing of damaged City properties during the period
of construction. The deposit money will be refunded
to the applicant when the final inspections are
approved or the damages are repaired to the
satisfaction of the City. The deposit amount shall not
be more than twice the permit fee.
U. Subsection 110.7 is hereby added to Section 110 to
read in its entirety 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 an inspection is
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16 requested is not complete or when previous
corrections are not corrected.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring
re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this Code, but
as controlling the practice of calling for inspections
before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the
inspection record card is not posted or otherwise
made available on the work site, or when the
approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, or for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the
re-inspection fee as established by the City Council
Fee Resolution. In instances where re-inspection
fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of
work will be performed until the required re-inspection fees have been paid.
15.08.025 Chapter 2 amended — Definitions.
Chapter 2 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
A. The definition of “Bedroom” is added to Section 202 to read as follows:
Bedroom. A room, space, or area used for sleeping.
A bedroom may also be determined by having a
privacy door, an emergency escape and rescue
opening, smoke alarms, a closet, location, minimum
ceiling height and floor areas, and design typically
found for bedrooms. Indicating on building plans other
designated uses does not permit the elimination of the
habitation and life safety measures the code
established for sleeping areas.
B. The definition of “Kitchen or Kitchenette” in Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Kitchen or Kitchenette. A room, space, or area for the
preparation and cooking of food. The installation of
equipment, appliances, kitchen sink, garbage disposal,
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17 240 volt outlets, gas piping, refrigerator, dedicated 20amp outlets, exhaust hood, counters, under or over
counter cabinetry. Singly or a combination of any may
be used to identify a kitchen use.
C. The Definition of Spark Arrester in Section 202 is hereby amended to read as follows:
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of
noncombustible material specifically for the purpose
of preventing embers from the burning of solid fuel
from leaving the flue. All fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter
28 shall be provided a spark arrester. (note: no new
fireplaces burning solid fuel are permitted)
D The Definition of “Swimming Pool” in Section 202 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
SWIMMING POOL. Any structure intended for
swimming, recreational bathing or wading that
contains water over 18 inches deep. This includes inground, above-ground and on-ground pools; hot tubs; spas and fixed-in-place wading pools.
15.08.030 Chapter 4 amended — Special Detailed
Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy.
Chapter 4 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection 406.2.4 Floor Surfaces. is hereby
amended by restating the second sentence as
follows, and by deleting exception #1:
The area of floor used for the parking of automobiles
or other vehicles shall be sloped to facilitate the
movement of liquids to a drain or toward the main
vehicle entry doorway. A drainage system equipped
with a trench drain or floor drains leading to an
approved oil separator discharging to sewers in
accordance with the California Plumbing Code except
garages of R-3 occupancies.
15.08.035 Chapter 7A amended — Materials and
Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure.
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18 Chapter 7A of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 710A.3.3 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
710A.3.3 Detached accessory structures within 50
feet of an applicable building shall comply with the
requirements of this section.
15.08.040 Chapter 9 amended — Fire Protection
Systems.
Chapter 9 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 901.2 Fire protection systems is hereby
amended by adding:
Technical changes to this chapter are found in the
amendments to the California Fire Code as amended
including the referenced standards.
Subsection 903.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler
systems in buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section and in Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as amended by the City of San
Clemente when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: In addition to the requirements of
section 903.2.1 through 903.2.19, approved
automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings,
structures and change of use shall be provided as
follows (Exception: Group R Detached one- twofamily dwellings and townhouses as required by section 903.2.8):
i) Throughout all Groups A, I, E, and H
Occupancies
ii) Throughout all Group B, F, M, and S
Occupancies exceeding 1,000 square feet
iii)Throughout all Group U-1 Occupancies
exceeding 6,000 square feet
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19 For the purposes of this section, fire walls shall not define separate buildings.
2. Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration
within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of
the existing structure and the alteration includes
structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.
3. Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided
throughout the entire building when:
1. Existing unsprinklered building less than
5,000 ft2: where 20% or more is added and
the gross floor areas exceed 5,000 square
feet.
2. Existing unsprinklered building equal or
greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than
1,000 ft2 is added.
3. Fire sprinklers shall be provided in additions
to an existing building that has fire
sprinklers installed.
4. Change of use when required by that
use.
Subsection 903.2.8 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system
installed in accordance with Subsection 903.3 of
Section 903 of this code and Subsection 903.3 of
Section 903 of the California Fire Code as amended
by the City of San Clemente shall be provided
throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as
follows:
1. All new Group R occupancies, including the
attached garages
2. All existing Group R occupancies and U-1
garages when the total floor area is increase by
50% of the existing area over a 2-year period
3. All existing Group R occupancies and U-1
garages when the total area is increased by 750
square feet or more over a 2-year period
4. All existing Group R occupancies and U-1
garages when an additional story is added to the
structure regardless of the area involved
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20 5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout any existing Group R Occupancy
building when the floor area of the Alteration or
Combination of an Addition and Alteration, within
any two year period, is 50% or more of area of
the existing structure and where the scope of the
work exposes building framing and facilitates
sprinkler installation and is such that the
Building/Fire Code Official determines that the
complexity of installing a sprinkler system would
be similar as in a new building.
6. Any addition to existing building that has fire
sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to
Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing
bedridden clients, not housing non-ambulatory
clients above the first floor and not housing
clients above the second floor.
2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to
Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one
bedridden client and complying with CBC
Section 425.8.3.3.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13113 occupancies housing ambulatory
children only, none of whom are mentally ill or
mentally retarded, and the buildings or portions
thereof in which such children are housed are
not more than two stories in height, and
buildings or portions thereof housing such
children have an automatic fire alarm system
activated by approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective
social care which house ambulatory clients
only, none of whom is a child (under the age of
18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or
over).
When not used in for an increase in height or area, an
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance
with Section 903.3.1.2 shall be allowed in Group R2.1 occupancies.
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21 15.08.050 Chapter 15 amended — Roof Assemblies and
Rooftop Structures.
Chapter 15 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection 1502.4 is hereby added by adding a
paragraph to read as follows:
Water that accumulates on a roof shall be effectively
drained and conveyed from the roof to a storm drain,
street gutter, or other locations approved by the
Building Official. Such water shall be conveyed
through gutters, leaders, associated piping or other
non-erodible surface drainage devices as approved
by the Building Official. For any minor or small roofs, the Building Official may exempt this requirement.
B. Table 1505.1 in Subsection 1505.1 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION
FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A A A A A A A A A
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
C. Subsections 1505.1.1, 1505.1.2, 1505.1.3 are hereby
deleted and replaced with a new Subsection 1505.1.1
to read in its entirety as follows:
1505.1.1 Roof Coverings. The roof covering or
roofing assembly on any new structure regulated by
this code shall be Class A fire retardant roof minimum
as classified in CBC Section 1505.2. Noncombustible roof covering may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements in
lieu of a fire retardant roofing assembly. Wood
roofing materials are prohibited unless pressure
treated and approved for fire retardant of Class A
minimum. For existing structure when ten percent
(10%) or more of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a Class A fire
retardant roof covering for entire roof area. For
existing structure when less than ten percent (10%) of
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22 the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a fire retardant roof covering class equal to or greater than the existing roof covering and not less than Class B.
15.08.060 Chapter 18 amended — Soils and Foundations.
Chapter 18 of CBC is hereby amended as follows:
Subsection 1807.1.6 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety 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, except for detached garages, sheds,
detached decks, and additions 200 sq. ft. or less.
Structures within 7 feet of a descending slope may be
required to have engineered foundation systems.
15.08.070 Chapter 31 amended—Special Construction.
Section 3109 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs is hereby amended as follows:
3109.2 California swimming pool safety act
(statewide) is amended as follows:
115921 (c) “Enclosure” is amended to read as
follows:
(c) “Enclosure" means a fence, wall, or other barrier
that isolates a pool from access to the home and
access from adjacent properties and public ways.
115922 (a) is amended to read as follows: With the
exception of item #1, Items #2 through #7 of
115922(a) are unamended.
(a) Except as provided in Section 115925, when a
building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing
swimming pool or spa at a private single -family home
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23 all pools shall be enclosed by an enclosure that meets the provisions of 115923 and in addition a second
drowning prevention safety feature shall be added.
When the dwelling is a part of the enclosure two
additional safety features from the items # 2 through
#7, inclusive, shall be installed.
115922 (1) is amended to read as follows:
(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of
Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or
spa from the private single family home and access
from adjacent properties and public ways.
115923 (e) is amended by adding to the end: “Where
the barrier is composed of vertical and horizontal
members the maximum distance between the vertical
members shall be 4 inches. The minimum distance
between horizontal members shall be 45 inches to
prevent a climbable condition. Decorative
embellishments shall not cause a climbable condition
and are limited to ¾ inch projection or 60 degree
slope.”
115928 is amended by adding: (d) Sound
Attenuation, to read as follows:
(d) Filters, heating systems, and pumps installed to
serve pool, spa, hot tub, waterfall or any body of
water, shall be enclosed and soundproofed. An
acoustical report prepared by a licensed or approved
acoustical professional can be used to substitute for
sound wall enclosures as long as the report
demonstrates the compliance of the requirements
specified in Chapter 8.48 of the San Clemente
Municipal Code.
Section 5. Chapter 15.11. Chapter 15.11 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Energy Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.11 ENERGY CODE
15.11.010 Energy Code Adopted – Where filed.
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24 The 2022 California Energy Code and its provisions relating to the use of all forms of energy and the conservation
thereof is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 6. Chapter 15.12. Chapter 15.12 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Electrical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.12 ELECTRICAL CODE
15.12.010 Electrical Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.12.020 Amendments, additions and deletions
15.12.010 Electrical Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, known and designated as the California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition based on the National Electrical Code (NEC), 2020 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the installation, arrangement, alteration, repairing, replacement, remodeling, or use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the City. The provisions of this code shall constitute the electrical code regulations of the City. The California Electrical Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.12.020 Amendments, additions and deletions.
A. A new Section 90.0 of Article 90 of the California
Electrical Code is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:
90.0 Administration and Fees.
Administrative provisions contained in Division II of
Chapter 1 of the California Building Code and
California Residential Code, as amended by the City
of San Clemente, shall apply to the California
Electrical Code, as adopted and amended by the City
of San Clemente.
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25 B. A new Subdivision (L) is hereby added to Section
300.5 of Article 300 of Chapter 3 of the California
Electrical Code to read in its entirety as follows:
(L) Underground utilities required. Overhead
wiring shall not be installed outside on private
property. The building official, as a condition
precedent to the issuance of a building permit, shall
require all utility services located within any lot to be installed underground if:
(a) The property is to be developed with a new or
relocated main building
For purposes of this section, “main building” shall
mean a building in which is conducted the principal
use of the lot or building site on which such building is located.
The owner or developer of the property shall be
responsible for complying with the requirements of
this section and shall provide all the necessary
facilities on the property to receive such services from the supplying utilities. If the building official
determines that application of this requirement causes
extraordinary hardship, the building official may
modify or delay the imposition of the undergrounding
requirement upon approval of property owner’s
application therefore. If the building official
determines to delay the installation of the
requirement, he may require a recorded agreement
guaranteeing the future performance of the work,
together with adequate performance security in the
form of a cash, surety bond, or letter of credit.
For purposes of this section, appurtenances and
associated equipment, such as, but not limited to,
surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted
terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed
ducts in an underground system may be placed
above ground.
Section 7. Chapter 15.14. Chapter 15.14 of the San Clemente Municipal Attachment 2
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26 Code, “Green Building Standards Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.14 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.14.010 Green Building Standards Code Adopted –
Where filed.
The 2022 California Green Building Standards Code and its provisions relating to the sustainability of construction resources and the conservation thereof is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 8. Chapter 15.16. Chapter 15.16 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Mechanical Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16 MECHANICAL CODE
15.16.010 Mechanical Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.16.020 Amendments, additions and deletions
15.16.010 Mechanical Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4, known and designated as the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code
as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating,
ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other heat-producing appliances in the City. The provisions of this code shall constitute the mechanical code regulations of the City. The California Mechanical Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.16.020 Amendments, additions and deletions.
A. Sections 104.4.3, and 104.5 of Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Mechanical Code are hereby deleted
and replaced by the following:
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27 104.5 Administration and Fees. Administrative and
fee provisions contained in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code and California
Residential Code, as amended by the City of San
Clemente, shall apply to the California Mechanical
Code, as adopted and amended by the City of San
Clemente.
B. The first paragraph of Subsection 504.3 of the Section 504 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
504.3 Domestic Range Hoods and Vents. Kitchen
range hoods shall be installed for cooking facilities
with an approved forced-draft system of ventilation
vented to the outside of the building. Ducts used for
domestic kitchen range ventilation shall be of metal,
or other approved material, and shall have smooth
interior surfaces. Ducts for domestic range hoods
shall only serve cooking appliances. (Balance of the
subsection to remain unchanged.)
C. Subsection 1308.5 of Section 1308 of California
Mechanical Code is hereby amended by adding the
following sentences to the end of the paragraph:
Approved PE pipe and fittings shall be used in
exterior buried gas piping systems. Ferrous gas
piping is not permitted to be installed underground
unless a soils analysis is provided to show that soil
conditions will not be damaging to the piping material.
Section 9. Chapter 15.17. Chapter 15.17 of the San Clemente Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.17 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
15.17.010 Historical Building Code Adopted – Where
filed.
The 2022 California Historical Building Code and its
provisions relating to historic buildings and structures to preserve historic and cultural buildings is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
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28 Section 10. Chapter 15.18. of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Referenced Standards Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.18 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
15.18.010 Referenced Standards Code Adopted –
Where filed.
The 2022 California Referenced Standards Code and its
provisions relating to the use of various materials in
construction is hereby adopted and a copy held for public review in the Building Division.
Section 11. Chapter 15.20. Chapter 15.20 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Plumbing Code,” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.20 PLUMBING CODE
15.20.010 Plumbing Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.20.020 Amendments, additions and deletions
15.20.010 Plumbing Code Adopted – Where filed.
The City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, known and designated as the California Plumbing Code,
2022 Edition based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials with the modifications set forth below for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the design, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the City including Appendices A, B, C, D, and I. The provisions of this code shall constitute the plumbing code regulations of the City. The California
Plumbing Code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.20.020 Amendments, additions and deletion.
A. Sections 104.4 and 104.5 of Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Plumbing Code are hereby deleted and
replaced by the following:
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29 104.4 Administration and Fees. Administrative
provisions contained in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code and California Residential
Code, as amended by the City of San Clemente, shall
apply to the California Plumbing Code, adopted and
amended by the City of San Clemente.
B. Subsection 604.1 of Section 604.0 of the California
Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding a
sentence to end of the third paragraph to read as
follows:
Ferrous materials are prohibited for water pipe and
fittings when installed in the ground unless a soils
analysis is provided to show that soil conditions will
not be damaging to the piping material. (Balance of
the section to remain unchanged)
C. Subsection 604.2 of Section 604.0 of the California
Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
604.2 Copper tube for water piping shall have a
weight of not less than Type K.
Exceptions:
1. Type L copper tubing may be used for water
piping when piping is underground and not within
the footprint of the building foundation.
2. Type M copper tubing may be used for water
piping when piping is aboveground in, or on, a
building.
D. Item no. (2) in Subsection 609.3 of Section 609.0 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
(2) Copper water piping installed under concrete floor
slabs within a building or structure shall be
copper tube Type “K” and shall be installed
without joints where possible. Where joints are
permitted, they shall be brazed and fitting shall
be wrought copper. Such copper tubing shall be
placed in a sand bed a minimum of three inches
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30 (3”) in depth, and properly protected penetrates
concrete and similar materials.
(Balance of the section to remain unchanged)
E. Subsection 610.8 of Section 610.0 of the California
Plumbing Code is hereby amended by deleting the
last paragraph and replacing it with the following:
No building supply pipe shall be less than one inch
(1”) in diameter unless a design or calculations are
submitted and approved by Administrative Authority.
Each main building shall have a minimum of two
three-quarter-inch (3/4”) hose bibs; one located
readily accessible to the front yard and one to the
back yard.
F. Item no. (7) is hereby added to Section 701.1 of the California Plumbing Code to read as follows:
(7) Cast iron shall not be used for drainage and waste
piping when installed in the ground unless a soils
analysis is provided to show that soil conditions
will not be damaging to the piping material.
G. Subsection 1208.5 of Section 1208 of California
Plumbing Code is hereby amended by adding the
following sentences to the end of the paragraph:
Approved PE pipe and fittings shall be used in
exterior buried gas piping systems. Ferrous gas
piping is not permitted to be installed underground
unless a soils analysis is provided to show that soil
conditions will not be damaging to the piping material.
Section 12. Chapter 15.22. Chapter 15.22 of the San Clemente Municipal Code “Residential Code” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.22 RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.22.010 Residential Code Adopted – Where filed.
15.22.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended —
Administration.
15.22.025 Reserved.
15.22.030 Chapter 3 amended — Building Planning.
15.22.040 Chapter 4 amended — Foundations.
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31 15.22.050 Chapter 6 amended — Wall Construction.
15.22.060 Chapter 9 amended — Roof Assemblies.
15.22.070 Chapter 44 amended — Referenced Standards
(NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D).
15.22.010 Residential Code Adopted – Where filed.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location,
maintenance, and areas of detached one–and two-family
residential dwellings, townhomes and structures accessory thereto in the City, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5, known and designated as the California Residential Code (CRC), 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International Residential Code as published by the
International Code Council including Appendix H. A copy of this code is on file for public examination in the City’s Building Division office.
15.22.020 Division II of Chapter 1 amended — Administration.
Division II of Chapter 1 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection R101.1 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as
the California Residential Code, and may be cited as
such and will be referred to herein as “this code”.
B. Subsection R101.2 is hereby amended by adding a
second paragraph to read as follows:
The provisions of this code shall apply to and affect all of the territory of the City of San Clemente, except
work located primarily in a public way, public utility
towers and poles, mechanical equipment not
specifically regulated in these codes, hydraulic flood
control structures, facilities for the production,
generation, storage or transmission of water or
electrical energy by a local agency, and except as
exempted by these codes.
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32 C. Subsection R105.2 is hereby amended by deleting
items 1 through 10 under the heading “Building” and
replacing them with the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory buildings and
structures used as tool and storage sheds,
playhouses and similar uses and structures such
as portable shade cloth structures, provided the
floor area does not exceed 120 square feet or a
wall height of 8 feet. Such structures must comply
with the setback and height requirements of the
City Zoning Ordinance and the Fire Code.
2. Fences not over 6 feet high. Masonry fences
under 42 inches in height above finish grade.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height
measured from the bottom of footing to the top of
wall unless supporting a surcharge, impounding
Class I, II or IIIA liquids, or if on a slope less than 1 in 3. Retaining walls on slopes greater than 1 in 3
are required to be reviewed by engineering and
planning divisions.
5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the
ratio of height to diameter or width does not
exceed 2:1 and not on or within 7 feet of a
descending slope.
6. Detached decks, platforms or similar structures
not exceeding 200 square feet in area, walkways,
sidewalks and driveways that are not more than
30 inches (762mm) above adjacent grade, and not
over any basement or story below, and are not
part of a required exit means of egress, and are
not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling (except shower
enclosures), carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and
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33 similar finish work that does not involve electrical, mechanical or plumbing work.
8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater
stage sets and scenery when approved by special
use permit.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a
Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches
deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are
installed entirely above ground.
10.Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or
agricultural purposes, not including service
systems that meet zoning requirements.
11.Swings and other playground equipment
accessory to detached one- and two-family
dwellings.
12.Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
that do not project more than 54 inches from the
exterior wall and do not require additional support
of Group R-3 and U occupancies.
13.Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks,
counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in
height.
14. Ground mounted Radio and television antenna,
and flagpoles not higher than the setback from the
property line and not more than 20 feet (20) feet in
height measured from grade. Small dish receivers
mounted on Residential uses.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing,
electrical and mechanical permits will be required for
the above-exempted items.
D. Subsection R105.3.2 is hereby amended to read in its entirety 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 360 days after
the date of filing, unless such application has been
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34 pursued in good faith or permit has been issued;
except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods
not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be
requested in writing and justifiable cause
demonstrated. The total period of application
extensions granted shall not exceed an additional 18
months. In order to renew action on an application
after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.
E. Subsection R105.5 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall
become invalid unless the work on the site authorized
by such permit is commenced within 12 months 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 commenced.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply
for an extension of the time within which work may
commence under that permit when the permittee is
unable to commence work within the time required.
The extension shall be requested in writing prior to
the permit expiring and show justifiable cause
demonstrating that circumstances beyond the control
of the permittee have prevented action from being
taken. Pursuant to this paragraph, the Building
Official or his/her designee is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for a period
not more than 180 days. The completion of
construction shall not extend beyond the timeframes
mandated in Section R105.10 of this code even with
such extension.
Before such work can be recommenced after a permit
expires, a new permit shall first be obtained, and a 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
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35 this one year time period, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
F. A new Subsection R105.10 is hereby added to
Section R105 to read in its entirety as follows.
R105.10 Completion of construction.
Notwithstanding subsection R105.5 above, all
construction shall be completed by the owner, owner's
agent, or the permittee and approved by the City
within the following time frame:
a. New residential buildings construction . . . 24
months
b. Residential room additions and remodels . . . 12
months
c. Pools/spas . . . 12 months
d. Patio covers and similar structures . . . 6 months
e. Fences and/or retaining walls . . . 6 months
f. Water heaters, water softeners and air
conditioners . . . 6 months
g. All other minor alterations . . . 6 months
Upon written request of the owner or permittee, the
Building Official and/or his/her designated
representative may extend the period for completion
of construction for a period not to exceed one
hundred eighty (180) days. The written request must
demonstrate that (1) due to circumstances beyond the
owner's or permittee's control, construction could not
be completed in the required construction period; (2)
that reasonable progress has been made; (3) that the
condition of the property presents no health or safety
hazard; and (4) that the continued delay will not
create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment
to the neighborhood. Any extension beyond one
hundred eighty (180) days must be approved by the
City Manager.
G. A new Subsection R105.11 is hereby added to
Section R105 to read in its entirety as follows.
R105.11 Maintenance of property during
construction. During construction, all property shall
be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept
manner. All lumber and building materials shall be
neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in
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36 building construction perimeter, except that building materials may be stored in a front yard for a period
not to exceed thirty (30) days. A waiver of this
requirement may be obtained from the Building
Official or his/her designated representative if the
construction is screened from view from adjacent
occupied or public property with fencing materials
approved by city zoning and building regulations. Any
building that is left unsecured by the absence of doors or windows during construction shall secure those
openings or provide fencing to prevent unauthorized
entry.
H. A new Subsection R106.1.4 is hereby added to
Section R106 to read in its entirety as follows:
R106.1.4 Soil report. A Soil Report shall be
submitted with all permit applications for new
construction and additions. Soil Reports shall be
prepared by a professional engineer licensed by the
State to prepare such reports. The Building Official
may waive this requirement if he/she finds that the
scope of work applied for does not necessitate a soil
report.
I. Subsection R106.3 is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads as follows:
When submittal documents are required by Section
R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting the submittal documents for plan review.
Said plan review fees are separate fees from the
permit fees specified in Section R108 and are in
addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.
J. Subsection R106.5 is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads as follows:
The approved plans, permit application, inspection
card and other construction documents required by
the Building Official shall be imaged after the final
inspection and will be a permanent record in the City.
The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit.
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37 K. Subsection R108.2 is hereby amended by adding a
sentence at the end to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the
City Council Fee Resolution unless otherwise
specified by the code.
L. Subsection R108.3 is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads as follows:
The Building Official shall make the determination of
value or valuation under any provisions of this code.
The valuation shall be determined by using rational
methods established by the Building Official that
reasonably establish the construction value or the
contract price of the actual construction cost. The
value of work to be used in computing the Building
Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the
total value of all construction work for which the
permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and any other
permanent equipment.
M. Subsection R108.5 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
R108.5 Refunds. The building official is authorized to
establish a refund policy. The building official may
authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which
was erroneously paid or collected as provided below.
The building official may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no
work has been done under a permit issued in
accordance with this code.
The building official may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid
when an application for a permit for which a plan
review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before
any plan reviewing is done.
The building official shall not authorize refunding of
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38 original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of payment.
N. Subsection R108.6 is hereby amended to add a
second paragraph that reads as follows:
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this
code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not
exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty
prescribed by law.
O. A new Subsection R108.7 is hereby added to Section
R108 to read in its entirety as follows:
R108.7 Deposit. The Building Official may require a
deposit from the applicant for a certain project or work in order to secure the request of final inspection
approvals from the applicant or the repairing of
damaged City properties during the period of
construction. The deposit money will be refunded to
the applicant when the final inspections are approved
or the damages are repaired to the satisfaction of the
City. The deposit amount shall not be more than
twice the permit fee.
P. A new Subsection R109.5 is hereby added to Section
R109 to read in its entirety as follows:
R109.5 Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be
assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when
such portion of work for which an inspection is
requested is not complete or when previous
corrections are not corrected.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring
re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with requirements of this Code, but
as controlling the practice of calling for inspections
before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
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39 Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the
inspection record card is not posted or otherwise
made available on the work site, or when the
approved plans are not readily available to the
inspector, or for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall pay the
re-inspection fee as established by the City Council
Fee Resolution. In instances where re-inspection
fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of
work will be performed until the required re-inspection fees have been paid.
15.22.030 Chapter 3 amended — Building Planning.
Chapter 3 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Table R301.2(1) in Section R301 is hereby amended
to read in its entirety as follows:
GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORYf
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE
FROM
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMPe
ICE
BARRIER
UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED
FLOOD
HAZARDSg
AIR
FREEZING
INDEXi
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMPj
Speedd
(mph)
Topographic
effects
Special
Wind
Regionl
Windborne
debris
zonem
Weatheringa
Frost
line
Depthb
Termitec
Zero 110 No No No D1 or D2 Negligible 12" Very
Heavy 43 No Footnote "g" Below 0 60
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
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40 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. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(4)]. 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.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. Hazard Maps
FEMA - National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Community
Name
Community
Number
FIRM Panel
Number
Initial NFIP
Map Date Initial FIRM Date Most RecentFIRM Panel
San Clemente 060230
06059C0507J
06059C0508J
06059C0509J
06059C0517J
06059C0526J
06059C0527J
06059C0528J
06059C0529J
06059C0536J
06059C0537J
06059C0538J
06059C0539J
06/14/1974 12/04/1979 12/03/2009
FEMA—Federal Emergency Management Agency
NFIP—National Flood Insurance Program
FIRM—Flood Insurance Rate Map
Also see—San Clemente Municipal Code Chapter 15.76—Flood Damage Prevention 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.
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41 B. A new Subsection R301.9 is hereby added to Section R301 to read in its entirety as follows:
R301.9 Fuel Modification Requirements for New
Construction. All new structures and facilities
adjoining land containing hazardous combustible
vegetation shall be approved using guidance from the
OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management
Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction
Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
C. Table R302.1(2) in Section R302 is hereby amended
by deleting footnote “a” (balance of the Table to
remain unchanged).
D. Subsection R313.1 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinklers
systems. An automatic fire sprinkler system designed
and installed per Section R313.3 shall be provided in
Townhouses per Section R313.1.1 and R313.1.2.
R313.1.1 New buildings: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout all new
townhouse buildings, including the attached garages.
R313.1.2 Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout existing buildings and their additions, including the attached garages,
when any of the following conditions exist:
1. The total floor area increases by 50% of the
existing area over a two-year period; or
2. The total area increases by 750 square feet or
more over a 2-year period; or
3. An additional story is added to the structure
regardless of the area involved; or
4. The floor area of the alteration or combination of
an addition and alteration, within any two-year
period, is 50% or more of area of the existing
structure and where the scope of the work
exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler
installation and is such that the Building Official
determines that the complexity of installing a
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42 sprinkler system would be similar as in a new
building; or
5. Any addition to an existing building that has fire
sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
1. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children
only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally
retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in
which such children are housed are not more than
two stories in height, and buildings or portions
thereof housing such children have an automatic
fire alarm system activated by approved smoke
detectors.
2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective
social care which house ambulatory clients only,
none of whom is a child (under the age of 18
years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
E. Subsection R313.2 is hereby amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic
fire sprinklers systems. An automatic fire sprinkler
system designed and installed per Section R313.3
shall be required in one- and two-family dwellings per
Sections R313.2.1 and R313.2.2.
R313.2.1 New buildings: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout all new one- and
two-family dwellings, including the attached garages.
R313.2.2 Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout existing buildings and their additions, including the attached garages,
when any of the following conditions exist:
1. The total floor area is increased by 50% of the
existing area over a 2-year period; or
2. The total area is increased by 750 square feet or
more over a 2-year period; or
3. An additional story is added to the structure
regardless of the area involved; or
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43 4. The floor area of an alteration or combination of an addition and alteration, within any two-year
period, is 50% or more of area of the existing
structure and where the scope of the work
exposes building framing and facilitates sprinkler
installation and is such that the Building Official
determines that the complexity of installing a
sprinkler system would be similar as in a new
building; or
5. Any addition to an existing building that has fire
sprinklers installed.
Exceptions:
1. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13113 occupancies housing ambulatory children
only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally
retarded, and the buildings or portions thereof in
which such children are housed are not more than
two stories in height, and buildings or portions
thereof housing such children have an automatic
fire alarm system activated by approved smoke
detectors.
2. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
13143.6 occupancies licensed for protective
social care which house ambulatory clients only,
none of whom is a child (under the age of 18
years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
F. The first paragraph of subsection R313.3.6.2.2 is
hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination
of the required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following procedure and
California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.3.
G. Subsection R322.1 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
R322.1 General. Buildings and structures constructed
in whole or in part in flood hazard areas (including A
or V Zones) as established in Table R301.2(1) shall
be designed and constructed in accordance with the
provisions contained in this section and in accordance
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44 with Chapter 15.76 of the San Clemente Municipal
Code.
Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in identified floodways shall be designed and
constructed in accordance with ASCE 24 and in
accordance with Chapter 15.76 of the San Clemente
Municipal Code.
15.22.040 Chapter 4 amended — Foundations.
Chapter 4 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Subsection R402.2 Concrete is hereby amended by
adding at the end: Due to corrosive soils concrete
shall be 4500 psi Type 5 to protect the reinforcing
from corrosion. Special Inspections are not required
unless part of the structural design.
B. Subsection R405.1 is hereby amended by deleting
the exception (balance of subsection to remain
unchanged).
15.22.050 Chapter 6 amended — Wall Construction.
Chapter 6 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section R602.10.4.1 Mixing Methods is hereby
amended by adding at the end of #1: “The use of the
GB method of bracing as the sole means for bracing
is not permitted. No more than 50% of braced wall
line shall use this method and shall be supplemented
by any of the other bracing methods.
15.22.060 Chapter 9 amended — Roof Assemblies.
Chapter 9 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. First paragraph of subsection R902.1 is amended to
read in its entirety 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 roofing shall be
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45 installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
(balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
B. Subsections R902.1.1, R902.1.2, R902.1.3 are
hereby deleted and replaced with a new Subsection
R902.1.1 to read in its entirety as follows:
R902.1.1 Roof Coverings. The roof covering or
roofing assembly on any new structure regulated by
this code shall be Class A fire retardant roof minimum
as classified in CBC Section 1505.2. Noncombustible roof covering may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements in
lieu of a fire retardant roofing assembly. Wood
roofing materials are prohibited unless pressure
treated and approved for fire retardant of Class A
minimum. For existing structure when ten percent
(10%) or more of the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year period, shall have a Class A fire
retardant roof covering for entire roof area. For
existing structure when less than ten percent (10%) of
the total roof area is re-roofed within any one-year
period, shall have a fire retardant roof covering class equal to or greater than the existing roof covering and not less than Class B.
C. The first paragraph of Subsection R902.2 is hereby
amended to read as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and
shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and
shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying
with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are
impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process
with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been
qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A.
(balance of subsection to remain unchanged).
D. Subsection R903.4 Roof Drainage is hereby
amended by adding a second paragraph to read as
follows:
Water that accumulates on a roof shall be effectively
drained and conveyed from the roof to a storm drain,
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46 street gutter, or other locations approved by the
Building Official. Such water shall be conveyed
through gutters, leaders, associated piping or other
non-erodible surface drainage devices as approved
by the Building Official. For any minor or small roofs, the Building Official may exempt this requirement.
15.22.065 Chapter 10 amended—Chimneys and
Fireplaces.
Chapter 10 of CRC is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section R1001.13 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13 Outdoor gas Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire
Rings, or similar devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire
pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable
devices intended solely for cooking
B. Section R1001.13.1 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces,
fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or
liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved
by the Building Department and the device is
designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or
other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible
construction shall not be located within three feet of
an atmospheric column that extends vertically from
the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent
Building Department approved hood and vent is
installed, combustible construction may abut this
column between the bottom of the hood and the vent
opening.
C. Section R1001.13.2 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13.2 Devices using wood or fuels other
than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas.
Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel are not
permitted. Decorative logs in an fireplace shall be
contained within a firebox with an attached chimney.
The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an
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47 installed and maintained enclosure except exterior
installed units.
D. Section R1001.13.3 is hereby added as follows:
R1001.13.3 Where prohibited. The burning of wood
and other solid fuels is prohibited. Wood and other
solid fuel burning fires in devices other than existing permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire
Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity
Zones (FHSZ) or in locations where conditions could
cause the spread of fire to the WRA or FHSZ
15.22.070 Chapter 44 amended — Referenced
Standards (NFPA 13R & D).
The Referenced Standards in Chapter 44 of CRC are hereby amended as follows:
A. NFPA 13, 2016 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler
Systems is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read in its
entirety as follows:
6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC)
shall be of an approved type. The location
shall be approved and be no more than 150
feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be
located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant
when approved by the fire code official. The
size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets
shall be approved by the fire code official. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire
department inlet connections shall be painted
OSHA safety red or as approved. When the
fire sprinkler density design requires more than
500 gpm (including inside hose stream
demand), or a standpipe system is included,
four 2½” inlets shall be provided
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48 B. NFPA 13D 2016 Edition Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One and Two-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read in its
entirety as follows:
7.1.2 The system piping may have a separate
control valve when permitted.
Section 13. Chapter 15.23. Chapter 15.23 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Existing Building Code” is hereby amended to read in its entirety sa follows:
Chapter 15.23 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
15.23.010 Existing Building Code Adopted – Where
filed.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, replacement, repair, improvement, removal, movement, conversion, demolition, use and occupancy, equipment, height, location,
maintenance, and areas of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structure in the City, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter., the City Council of the City of San Clemente hereby adopts by reference California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10, known and designated as the California Existing Building Code (CEBC), 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council. A copy of this code is on file for public examination in the City's Building Division Office.
15.23.020 Chapter 3 amended—Provisions For All
Compliance Methods.
A. New Subsections 302.6 and 302.7 are hereby added
to Section 302 to read as follows:
302.6 Requirements. It shall be unlawful for any person to move any house, building or structure of any kind or
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49 description, except fabricated structures approved by the Building Official, from any point outside of the City limits of the City, onto any property or lot within the City limits of the City of San Clemente. No building or structure shall be moved or relocated until such building or structure is
approved by the Planning Commission under a Conditional Use Permit. A permit to relocate the building or structure, issued by the Building Official to the owner of the premises to which the particular building or structure is proposed to be moved, is also required.
302.7 Relocation Permit Fee. Before any application for a Relocation Permit is accepted for filing, a fee as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution shall be paid by the
applicant to the City of San Clemente to cover City's cost for the investigation of the condition of the building to be moved and the inspection of the proposed new location. The
application fee herein provided for shall be in addition to the building permit fee required by this code and any other fee or charge required by law or ordinance where a main building and building accessory thereto are to be moved.
Section 14. Fire Code. Chapter 8.16 of the San Clemente Municipal Code, “Fire Code,” is amended to read as follows:
“Chapter 8.16 FIRE CODE
8.16.010 Fire Code Adopted – Where filed.
The 2022 California Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, as amended by the State of
California, published by the International Code Council (ICC), including Appendices listed is hereby adopted by the City of San Clemente for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or explosion, save and except such
portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended. A copy of this Code is on file in the City's Building Division office for public inspection and is adopted with the same force and effect as through set out herein in full.
8.16.020 - Enforcement and Inspections.
The California Fire Code as amended by the City of San
Clemente shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire
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50 Authority, which shall be operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time.
8.16.030 - Division II of Chapter 1 amended—
Administration.
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 1 in its
entirety, with the following amendments:
Section 112.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as
follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate
a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a
violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby
added as follows:
112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons
operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.
8.16.040 Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:
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51 Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, authority having
jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of
noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable
particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal
combustion engine in accordance with California
Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Existing Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.
8.16.050 Chapter 3 General Requirements. Adopt
Chapter 3 in its entirety with the exception of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, and with the following amendments:
Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised as
follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other
growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in Very high fire severity areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance
of vegetation in a fuel modification area, slope, or similarly hazardous area using guidance from OCFA Guideline C-05
“Vegetation Management Guideline—Technical Design for
New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and
Maintenance Program.”
Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as
follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning
wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
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52 1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and
relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag
condition has been declared
2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as
follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or
combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section
307.2.1.
Section 307 Open burning, recreational fires and
portable outdoor fireplaces is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL
FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE RINGS, AND PORTABLE
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is
hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or
similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor
fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable
devices intended solely for cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as
follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire
pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, Attachment 2
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53 combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent
is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3’
from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15
feet from combustible structures at other R
occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as
follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and
other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel
modification zone or very high hazard fire severity zone, Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel
modification zone
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the
location or design of the device should reasonably
prevent the start of a wildfire.
Section 307.7 Fire Prevention is hereby added as follows:
Section 307.7 Fire Prevention
A. Except as provided in subsection B, authorized in the San Clemente Municipal Code, or permitted by the City
or the Orange County Fire Authority, no person shall
kindle, build, light, or maintain a fire in:
1. The public right-of-way;
2. Property owned or managed by the City;
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54 3. Property that is zoned or designated by the City
as "Open Space," "Public," "Civic Center" or
"Institutional;" or
4. Vacant or unimproved portions of property that
are zoned or designated by the City as "Inland
Canyon," "Coastal Canyon" or "Coastal Bluff."
Enforcement personal may order the immediate
extinguishment of any fire in violation of this
subsection A.
B. The prohibitions provided in subsection A do not apply in any public or private park where fires are permitted so long as all of the following conditions are met:
1. The fire is in a designated fire ring or pit, of a
maximum horizontal distance of 3 feet by 2 feet,
or contained within a commercially
manufactured appliance that is elevated off of
the ground (e.g., a hibachi or barbeque grill);
2. Only wood, charcoal, or paper products are
used as fuel;
3. No painted or chemically treated wood is
burned;
4. All fuel material fits within the inside edge of the fire ring, pit, or elevated appliance; and
5. The fuel materials do not rise higher than
approximately two (2) feet above the top edge
of the fire ring, pit, or elevated appliance.
6. Hazardous conditions identified in Section 305.6
do not exist.
C. Enforcement personnel may order the extinguishment
of any fire otherwise permitted under subsection B for
any public safety or welfare reason. Such reasons
include, but are not limited to, the fire's location or proximity to a hazardous fire area, types of fuel, wind speed, wind direction, flying embers, or other
hazardous conditions described in Section 305.6 exist.
D. This section shall be enforced by the Orange County
Fire Authority, the Orange County Sheriff's
Department, and employees designated by the City
Manager in the City's Marine Safety, Code
Compliance, and Park Ranger Divisions (collectively
referred to herein as "Enforcement Personnel").
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55 Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New
Construction is hereby added as follows:
324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New
Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved using guidance from OCFA Guideline C-05
“Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental
shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green
grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire
Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth
from roadways is hereby added as follows:
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from
roadways.
The fire code official is authorized to cause areas
within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of
highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental
shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as
follows:
326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official
may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management
requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
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56 2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society
and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare,
endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict
compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions
undesirable or impractical.
Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided
in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the
prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except
motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined
in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine
wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere,
and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition
Section 327.1 Use of Equipment and Devices Generating
Heat, Sparks or Open Flames is hereby added as follows:
327.1 Equipment and devices generating heat,
sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within very high fire hazard severity zone, within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any
welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
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57 1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a
distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce
fire spread into the wildlands. If 30-foot clearing
cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be
approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an
overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully
equipped and ready for use at the immediate area
during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during
periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a
red flag condition has been declared or public
announcement is made, when an official sign was
caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when
such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire
code official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in
case of fire.
Section 327.2 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
327.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply
with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
8.16.060 Chapter 4 amended—Emergency Planning and
Preparedness.
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness.
Adopt only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM with the following amendment.
Section 407.5 is revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement.
Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall OCFA’s Chemical Classification Guideline in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
8.16.070 - Chapter 5 amended—Fire Service Features.
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58 Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings,
structures and premises shall be designed with this chapter and reviewed by the fire code official, with the
recommendations of OCFA Guideline B-01, “Fire Master
Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.”
Section 510.1 Emergency responder coverage in
new buildings is revised as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in
new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building
based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall
comply with the requirements of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division, and where the functionality of performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.
Exceptions:
1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and
structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or
expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking,
and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any
single story.
d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
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59 iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking,
and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multistory parking structure.
Should a structure that is three stories or less and
50,000 square feet or smaller on any single story
include subterranean storage or parking, then this
ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio
coverage is required and such systems, components
or equipment required could have a negative impact
on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an
automatically activated emergency radio coverage
system.
8.16.080 Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety
Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following addition:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The
design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi,
and when required by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
8.16.090 Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for
Existing Buildings. Adopt only those sections and
subsections adopted by SFM.
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
85 80
75 Design %
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
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60 Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
8.16.100 Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not
adopted.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
8.16.101 Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal
Fogging is not adopted.
8.16.102 Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial,
Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in
its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth
in Section 105.5 and 105.5.29.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and
on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned, and approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring wood products to the site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width, and 100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment
selection, design and arrangement shall be based
upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.
2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be
identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including
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61 provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and
facilities needed by the fire department for fire
extinguishment including a water supply and fire
hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and
access roads to the top of the piles shall be
established, identified, and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall
be included as part of an effective fire prevention
maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based
upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection
system and features.
Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised as
follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated
from adjacent piles by a minimum distance of 20 feet.
Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler
protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and
combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby
revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All materialhandling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved Attachment 2
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62 spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.
Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as
follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall
be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections
2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby
added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be
rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is
hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New
loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the
requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as
follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500
cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method Attachment 2
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63 shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50
feet by 50 feet.
2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-foot-wide fire access lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet
shall be located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as
follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact
information of a responsible person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in emergency situation.
Section 2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows is
hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows, Rows of
Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50 foot clear space used for no
other purpose.
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area Piles exceeding 20
cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height.
Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building.
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64 8.16.103 Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:
Section 4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans is hereby added
as follows:
4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans. Fuel modification
plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and identified fuel modification zone. Plans shall reference the recommendations set forth in OCFA
Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline –
Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” R-3 occupancies may
submit owner builder plans developed by others with
proficiency in vegetation management.
8.16.104 Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General
Provisions is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments.
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statement (HMIS), is hereby revised as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement
(HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an
application for a permit shall include. Orange County Fire Authority’s Chemical Classification Guideline, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use, or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is
hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No
person shall use or store any amount of extremely
hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed
property.
8.16.105 Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is
adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:
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65 Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks display, regardless of
mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of
the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
8016.106 Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in
its entirety with the following amendments:
NFPA 13, 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be
of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe
system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in
shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quickAttachment 2 573
66 response type shall be used. Use is considered
undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.215.4.16
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 12
(3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped
with standard-response sprinklers
(6) Standard-response sprinklers used where individual
standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing
light hazard systems
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible
insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by fire code official.
NFPA 13D 2022 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping may have separate
control valves installed when permitted.
NFPA 14, 2019 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and
Hose Systems is amended as follows:
Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety.
NFPA 24, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire
suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
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67 Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly
are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve
shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby amended as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire
protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a
post indicator valve shall be permitted to be
installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as
far from the building as the height of the wall
facing the post indicator valve.
(2) A wall post indicator valve
(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4
(4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a
backflow preventer with at least one indicating
valve shall be permitted to be installed closer
than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the
building as the height of the wall facing the
backflow preventer.
(5) Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior
(6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure
accessible from the exterior
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
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68 10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings
shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inchwide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings.
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 Coatings. All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other
corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or
316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall
be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted.
Appendices
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.
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69 Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.
Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.”
Section 15. Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance is held to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity has no effect on the other provisions or applications of the ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this extent, the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any portion thereof.
Section 16. Effective Date. This Ordinance takes effect on January 1, 2023, consistent with section 18941.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, or 30 days after its final passage and adoption, whichever is later, consistent with California Government Code section 36937.
Section 17. Certification. The City Clerk is directed to certify the passage and adoption of this Ordinance; cause it to be entered into the City’s book of original ordinances; make a note of the passage and adoption in the records of this meeting; and, within fifteen (15) days after the passage and adoption of this Ordinance, cause it to be published or posted in accordance with California law.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of __________, 2022.
ATTEST:
__________________________ _______________________
City Clerk of the City of Mayor of the City of
San Clemente, California San Clemente, California
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70 APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________
City Attorney
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71 Exhibit A
Findings to Support Local Amendments to the
2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code and Related Codes Pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, this Exhibit A to Ordinance No. ___ of the City of San Clemente sets forth the City Council’s express findings and determinations justifying the City’s local amendments to the 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code as reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions.
Chapter 15.08 Amendments to California Building Code (CBC) Municipal Code
Section
CBC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justificatio
n (see key
below)
15.08.020 101.1 Title updated Admin
101.2 Scope updated Admin
101.2.1 Adopt by reference Appendix I,
Patio Covers.
Admin
101.4 List referenced codes under Section
101.4 considered part of this Code
Admin
101.4.8 Adoption of Green Building Standards
Code
Admin
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72 105.2 Amendment of “Building” list and
associated items for which permits are
not required
Admin
105.3 Add Item #8 re Electric Vehicle
Charging Stations expedited review
under AB 1236
Admin
105.3.2 Time limitation of application Admin
105.5 Expiration of permits Admin
105.8 Completion of construction Admin
105.9 Maintenance of Property During
Construction
Admin
107.2.9 Requirement to submit soil report Admin & II
107.3 Requirement to pay plan review fee at
time of document submittal
Admin
107.5 Requirement to image plans Admin
109.2 Fee for permits Admin
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73 109.3 Building Official determination of value
or valuation
Admin
109.4 Investigation fee Admin
109.6 Building Official authorized to establish
refund policy
Admin
109.7 Deposit or bond requirement for final
inspection approvals
Admin
110.7 Re-inspections Admin
15.08.025 202 Add definitions for Bedroom, Kitchen or
Kitchenette, Spark Arrester, and
Swimming Pool to general definitions
Admin
15.08.030 406.2.4 Floor surfaces; exception #1 deleted II & III
15.08.035 710A3.3 Detached accessory structures within 50 feet of an applicable building must
comply
I, II, & III
15.08.040 901.2 Fire protection systems I, II, & III
903.2 New sprinklers, where required I, II, & III
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74 903.2.8 Group R, sprinkler installation I, II, & III
15.08.050 1502.4 Water accumulating on roof must be
effectively drained
II & III
T1505.1 All roofs must be Class A I
1505.1.1 Roof coverings I
15.08.060 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and
masonry foundation walls
II & III
15.08.070 3109.2 Amend definition of Enclosure, amend
Exception #1 of 115922(a), add section
115928 related to Sound Attenuation
II & III
Chapter 15.12 Amendments to California Electrical Code (CEC) Municipal Code CEC Section Substance of Amendment Justification Section Added or
Amended (full text in Ordinance No. ____)
(see key
below)
15.12.020 90 Administration and Fees Admin
300.5(L) Overhead writing not to be installed
outside on private property
Admin, I
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75 Chapter 15.16 Amendments to California Mechanical Code (CMC) Municipal Code
Section
CMC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
15.16.020 104.4.3 & 104.5 Administration and Fees Admin 504.3 Domestic Range Hoods and
Vents
I, II, & III
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76 Chapter 15.20 Amendments to California Plumbing Code (CPC) Municipal Code
Section
CPC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justification
(see key
below)
15.20.020 104.4 & 104.5 Administration and Fees Admin
1308.5 Requirement of approved PE pipe
and fittings for exterior buried gas
piping, prohibition on ferrous piping
absent soil analysis
I, II, & III
104.4 & 104.5 Administration and Fees Admin
604.1 Prohibition on ferrous materials in
water pipe
I, II, & III
604.2 Copper tube piping, weight not less than
Type K
I, II, & III
609.3 Amend Item #2 I, II, & III
610.8 Add prohibition on building supply pipes
less than 1” in diameter
I, II, & III
701.1 Prohibition on cast iron for drainage and
waste piping
I, II, & III
1208.5 Requirement of approved PE pipe and
fittings for exterior buried gas piping,
prohibition on ferrous piping absent soil
analysis
I, II, & III
1308.5 Requirement of approved PE pipe and
fittings for exterior buried gas piping,
prohibition on ferrous piping absent soil
analysis
I, II, & III
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77 Chapter 15.22 Amendments to California Residential Code (CRC) Municipal Code
Section
CRC Section
Added or
Amended
Substance of Amendment
(full text in Ordinance No. ____)
Justificatio
n (see key
below)
15.22.020 R101.1 Title Admin
R101.2 Scope Admin
R105.2 Amend Items 1–10 of “Building”
heading re projects not requiring a
permit
Admin
R105.3.2 Time limitation of application Admin
R105.5 Expiration Admin
R105.10 Completion of construction limitation Admin
R105.11 Maintenance of property during
construction
Admin
R106.1.4 Soil report required Admin, II,
& III
R106.3 Plan review fee Admin
R106.5 Plan imaging requirement Admin
R108.2 Fee set by Council resolution Admin
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78 R108.3 Building Official determination as
to value and valuation
Admin
R108.5 Refunds Admin
R108.6 Investigation Fee Admin
R108.7 Deposit Admin
R109.5 Re-Inspections Admin
15.22.030 TR301.2(1) Amend Table R301.2(1) re wind
design, seismic design, winter
design, etc.
I, II, & III
R301.9 Fuel Modification Requirements for
New Construction
I, II, & III
TR302.1(2) Delete footnote “a” from Table I, II, & III
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79 R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire
sprinklers
I, II, & III
R313.1.1 New buildings I, II, & III
R313.1.2 Existing buildings I, II, & III
R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings
automatic fire sprinklers systems
I, II, & III
R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure re size for
water distribution piping
I, II, & III
R322.1 General construction in flood
hazard areas, floodways,
corresponding tables
I, II, & III
15.22.040 R402.2 Concrete, corrosive soils,
reinforcement against
II & III
R405.1 Exception deleted II & III
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80 15.22.050 R602.10.4.1 Mixing Methods II & III
15.22.060 R902.1 Roofing covering materials I, II, & III R902.1.1,
R902.1.2,
R902.1.3
deleted and
replaced with
R902.1.1
Roof Coverings requirements, flame
retardant properties, surface area reroofing requirements
I, II, & III
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and
shakes
I, II, & III
R903.4 Roof Drainage II & III
15.22.065 R1001.13 Outdoor gas fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices
I, II, & III
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81 R1001.13.1 Gas-fueled devices I, II, & III
R1001.13.2 Devices using wood or fuels other
than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas
I, II, & III
R1001.13.3 Where prohibited I, II, & III
15.22.070 NFPA 13:
6.7.3 NFPA 13D:
7.1.2 Fire Department Connections &
Sprinkler System Installations
I, II, & III
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82 Chapter 15.23 Amendments to California Existing Building Code (CEBC) Municipal Code CEBC Section Substance of Amendment Justification Section Added or
Amended (full text in Ordinance No. ____)
(see key
below)
15.23.020 302.6 & 302.7 Requirements to move structure I, II, & III 302.7 Relocation permit fee Admin
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83 Chapter 8.16 Amendments to California Fire Code (CFC) Municipal Code CFC Section Substance of Amendment Justification Section Added or
Amended (full text in Ordinance No. ____)
(see key
below)
8.16.020 N/A OCFA designated as enforcement and
inspection authority
Admin
8.16.030 112.4 Violation penalties Admin
112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor Admin
8.16.040 202 Add definitions for OCFA, Spark
Arrester to general definitions
Admin
8.16.050 304.1.2 Vegetation I, II, &
III
305.6 Hazardous Conditions I, II, &
III
305.7 Disposal of rubbish I, II, &
III
307.6 Open burning, recreational fires, fire
pits, fire rings, and portable outdoor
fireplaces used at Group R occupancies
I, II, &
III
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices I, II, &
III
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84 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited I, II, &
III
307.7 Fire prevention I, II, &
III
324 Fuel Modification Requirements for
New Construction
I, II, &
III
325 Clearing of Brush or Vegetation Growth
from Roadways
I, II, &
III
326 Unusual Circumstances I, II, &
III
327 Use of equipment I, II, &
III
327.1 Use of equipment and devices
generating heat, sparks or open flames
I, II, &
III
327.2 Spark arresters I, II, &
III
8.16.060 407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statement
I, II, &
III
8.16.070 501.1 Scope I, II, &
III
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85 510.1 Emergency responder communication
coverage in new buildings
I, II, &
III
8.16.080 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I, II, & III
8.16.102 2801.2 Permit requirement Admin
2808.2 Storage sites must be level with ground
and approved by fire code official
before transfer of wood products to site
I, II, &
III
2808.3 Size of piles I, II, &
III
2808.4 Pile separation I, II, &
III
2808.7 Pile file protection I, II, &
III
2808.9 Material-handling equipment I, II, &
III
2808.11 Temperature control I, II, &
III
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control I, II, &
III
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86 2808.11.2 New material temperature control I, II, &
III
2808.12 Water availability I, II, &
III
2808.13 Tipping area I, II, &
III
2808.14 Emergency contact I, II, &
III
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows I, II, &
III
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area I, II, &
III
8.16.103 4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans I, II, &
III
8.16.104 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statement (HMIS)
I, II, &
III
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances I, II, &
III
8.16.105 5608.2 Firing I, II, &
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NFPA 13:
9.2.1.7,
9.4.3.1,
16.12.3.3,
NFPA 13D:
7.1.2 NFPA 14:
7.3.1.1 NFPA 24:
6.2.8.1,
6.2.9,
10.1.5,
10.4.1.1,
10.4.1.1.1 10.4.3.2
Assorted adjustments to NFPA
handbook values
I, II, &
III
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Admin – This is an administrative amendment, which does not modify a building standard as defined in California Health & Safety Code section 18909. The amendment establishes administrative procedures for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City of San Clemente.
I – Climatic Conditions
A. The jurisdiction of San Clemente is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires also disrupt utility services throughout the area.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the local fire authority’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the City.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and, although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional onsite fire protection features.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection.
The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
E. These climatic conditions are applicable to amendments to the 2022 California Building Code Sections 901.2, 903.2, 903.2.8, 1505.1, and to the 2022 California Fire Code Sections 903, 1201, 2808, 4906.3.
II – Topographical Conditions:
A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the City.
The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities within the City are built and will continue to build. With Attachment 2
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B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout the City.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
D. These topographical conditions are applicable to amendments to 2022 California Building Code Sections 3109.2, the 2022 California Residential Code Sections R313., R404.2, R602, R1001, the 2022 California Fire Code Sections 305, 307, 903, 1201, 2808, 4909.
III – Geological Conditions:
A. The City is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and/or near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area that ran from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the City of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation.
B. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under sections above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. The State Department of Conservation noted, in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.” C. Road circulation features located throughout the City also make amendments reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, cause Attachment 2
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D. Soils throughout the City possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes come in contact with these soils.
E. Expansive soils throughout the City combined with predominant hillside conditions, groundwater and occasional flooding raise the potential for ground slippage, ground erosion, slope failure and building damage.
F. Portions of Orange County contain active or former oil production fields.
These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gasses, liquids and vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose to development is necessary implement for appropriate mitigation.
G. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
H. These geological conditions are applicable to amendments to the 2022 California Building Code Sections 1502.4, 1505, tbl 1807.1.6, 1904, the 2022 California Electrical Code Section 300.5 the 2022 California Mechanical Code Sections 504.3, 1308, the 2022 California Plumbing Code Sections 604.2, 609.3, 610.8, 701.1, 1208.5.3.1, the 2022 California Residential Code Sections R402.2, R404.2, R602.
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TO BE PUBLISHED: 11-03-22 and again on 11-10-22
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING
WILL BE HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA,
RELATIVE TO THE FOLLOWING:
ORDINANCE TO ADOPT VARIOUS BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS A public hearing is scheduled before the City Council of the City of San Clemente on December 6, 2022 at 7:30 p.m., regarding the adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 15 Buildings and Construction, and Chapter 8.16 Fire Code.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 15 CHAPTERS 15.05, 15.08, 15.11, 15.12,
15.14, 15.16, 15.17, 15.18, 15.20, 15.22, 15.23 AND TITLE 8 CHAPTER 8.16 OF
THE SAN CLEMENTE MUNICIPAL CODE AND, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24), CONSISTING IN PART OF THE 2022
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, THE 2022 CALIFORNIA
REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE,
TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN LOCAL ADDITIONS, AMENDMENTS, AND
DELETIONS.
In order for these building regulations to be adopted and local amendments effective on January 5, 2023 the City Council introduced the above described Ordinance for first reading at its meeting of November 1, 2022. A public hearing and second reading of the proposed Ordinance will be held December 6, 2022. Pursuant to Government Code section 50022.6, a certified copy of each primary and secondary code to be adopted and/or amended by the Ordinance is on file with the City Clerk as of the date this notice was first published.
California Code of Regulations, Title 24 the 2022 California Building Standards Code, incorporates the family of codes listed below and becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2023 with local amendments becoming effective January 5, 2023.
City Council introduced this Ordinance at its meeting of November 1, 2022. A Public Hearing and Second Reading of the Ordinance is scheduled for December 6, 2022.
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If you challenge this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of San Clemente at, or prior to, the public hearing.
To allow staff adequate time to confirm software compatibility, individuals wishing to utilize electronic visual aids to supplement their oral presentations at the meeting, must submit the electronic files to the City Clerk by no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Only compatible electronic formats will be permitted to be used on City audio/visual computer equipment. Staff makes no guarantee that such material will be compatible, but will use its best efforts to accommodate the request.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the meeting of the City Council on December 6th 2022 at 7:30 pm in the City Hall, 2nd floor Council Chambers, 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California. All interested persons are invited to attend said hearing or by written communication to the City Council to express their opinion for or against the request.
Laura Campagnolo
Legislative Administrator
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