• The purpose of this program is to fund the purchase and installation of new electric vehicle Level 2 and 3 chargers to promote clean air alternative-fuel technologies and the use of low- or zero-emission vehicles.
• All projects will be considered for funding on a first-come, first-serve basis until program funds are exhausted. Eligible projects not selected for funding will be placed on hold until additional funding becomes available.
• Purchase and installation of private home-use EV chargers at single-family residences are not eligible for program funding.
Property owners of multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) such as
apartment complexes, condominiums, etc. are eligible to apply. • Funding for this program is not a rebate and is not intended for the reimbursement of existing EV chargers that are
currently installed and operational.
• The applicant may not purchase or install any new EV
chargers prior to obtaining an approved voucher from
the SJVAPCD. The purchase or installation of any new
EV charger prior to voucher approval will be considered ineligible for funding. You will be issued a voucher once your project has been determined to be complete and eligible. • Funding amounts listed in the funding table apply towards the charger, eligible installation costs and necessary signage.
Costs that are ineligible for funding include, but are not limited to, the following: monthly network subscription fees, permitting and inspection fees, American with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, etc. The SJVAPCD reserves the right to determine the eligibility of costs associated with the project.
The final amount reimbursed to the applicant will be reduced if the final invoiced costs of eligible items are less than the maximum amount.
• The SJVAPCD reserves the right to recoup any funding
provided to the applicant and/or pursue any other
legal actions deemed appropriate if, by the SJVAPCD’s
determination, the applicant did not provide accurate
information, and/or fails to meet the requirements or intent of the program.
• For the duration in which the applicant is required to own and operate the EV charger(s) (See Applicant Requirements), SJVAPCD reserves the right to perform a site visit, as
deemed necessary by the SJVAPCD, to view the EV
charger(s) and location to confirm Program requirements have been met. SJVAPCD will coordinate any such visits with the applicant.
• The 2014 San Joaquin Valley PEV Readiness Siting Analysis was developed as a tool to help Valley businesses and
agencies plan optimal locations for EV chargers. For guidance and assistance on designing your EV charging project, please refer to the Siting Analysis at: www.valleyair.org/chargeup • Multiple applications may be submitted throughout the year from the same applicant; however, program incentives will be limited to the funding caps described above. The SJVAPCD reserves the right to increase the annual funding cap for an applicant if program participation and demand is low and funding is still available. Applicants will be contacted for additional funding consideration in this situation.
• EV chargers funded through the Charge Up Program
cannot be co-funded through any other SJVAPCD incentive programs. Additional funding opportunities for your
project may be available through other agencies and utility providers. The SJVAPCD strongly encourages applicants
to take advantage of these opportunities where feasible to reduce out-of-pocket costs. Please visit the Charge
Up website for information about additional funding
opportunities: www.valleyair.org/chargeup.
• If the new Lever 2 EV charger(s) will be accessible to the public, the SJVAPCD recommends the EV charger(s) be
available during hours that would be reasonably used
by the public. Level 3 EV charger(s) must meet the site requirements identified in these guidelines.
• Accessibility of the EV charger(s) to the public at a workplace or MUD site will be at the discretion of the applicant and/or property owner.
Charge Up! Program Guidelines | Feb 2023
• Unless written notification is provided stating otherwise, all applications submitted to the SJVAPCD will remain
active and will be funded in the order received pending the availability of funds.
• The SJVAPCD has full discretion in regards to project funding and approval. Submittal of an application does not guarantee funding.
• The program prohibits the use of any proceeds for religious purposes.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (cont)
The applicant must:
• Be a private entity (including non-profit organizations) or public agency intending to install EV chargers. Public agencies must be located within the boundaries of the
SJVAPCD, which includes the following counties: San
Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tualre, and the valley air basin portion of Kern. Private entities located outside the SJVAPCD may apply for funding as long as the EV chargers will be installed at a site located within the SJVAPCD’s boundaries.
• Receive an approved voucher from the SJVAPCD prior to purchasing or installing any EV chargers.
• Purchase and install the new EV charger(s) within one year from the execution date of the voucher. The voucher will identify the execution and expiration dates.
• Disclose any additional funding sources or other financial incentives and funding amounts received or to be received by the applicant towards the purchase and installation of the EV charger(s) in this project.
• If necessary, have the capital in addition to SJVAPCD funds to complete the proposed project within six months from the execution date of the voucher.
• Own, operate and maintain the EV charger(s) purchased through the program at the location identified in the
voucher application for a minimum of 3 consecutive years, commencing from the date the EV charger(s) was installed and fully operational. If the applicant is required to relocate the charger(s) during the three year term, written notification must be provided to the SJVAPCD for consideration and
approval PRIOR to the applicant taking any such actions. • Have the new EV charger(s) installed by a licensed contractor who is qualified to perform or has the experience in the proper installation of the charger(s). Installation of the EV chargers must be in accordance with local, state and federal codes, permitting and inspection requirements, including California prevailing wage requirements.
• All electric vehicle charging infrastructure and equipment funded by this grant located on the customer side of the electrical meter shall be installed by a contractor with the appropriate license classification, as determined by the Contractors’ State License Board, and at least one electrician on each crew, at any given time, who holds an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification.
Applicant must submit a completed EVITP certification form with the application. Projects that include installation of a charging port supplying 25 kilowatts or more to a vehicle must have at least 25 percent of the total electricians working on the crew for the project, at any given time, who hold EVITP certification. One member of each crew may be both the contractor and an EVITP certified electrician. The requirements stated in this paragraph do not apply to any of the following:
a. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure installed by employees of an electrical corporation or local publicly owned electric utility.
b. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure funded by moneys derived from credits generated from the Low Carbon
Fuel Standard Program (Subarticle 7 (commencing with
Section 95480) of Article 4 of Subchapter 10 of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 17 of the California Code of
Regulations).
c. Single-family home residential electric vehicle chargers that can use an existing 208/240-volt outlet.
• At a minimum and only if the EV charger(s) is publicly accessible, register the new EV charging site on the United States Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels
Data Center Station Locator. New charging stations can
be submitted to the DOE via the following link: www.afdc. energy.gov/fuels/electricity_locations.html. Applicants are also encouraged to submit the location(s) of their new EV chargers to other EV charging websites such as www.
PlugShare.com.
• If requested, affix funding label provided by the SJVAPCD on the new EV chargers.
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
The site must:
• Be publicly accessible 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week if the project includes the purchase and installation of a Level 3 EV charger.
• Be owned by the applicant or the applicant must provide written permission by the property owner that the
installation of the EV chargers is allowed.
• Be located within the SJVAPCD boundaries which consist of the following counties: San Joaquin, Satinslaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the valley portion of Kern. • At a minimum, have one specified and clearly marked parking stall per EV charger.
• Have clearly marked parking stalls with all necessary signage as defined in the Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2009 edition. Signs for EV charging must be visible to ensure utilization.
• Be safely and easily accessible, with adequate lighting and at a location that allows safe ingress and egress.
• Have proper directional signage alerting the public to the charger location.
• Not be a residence. Residential properties are ineligible as site locations regardless of their use as a place of business. • Be at a location that is publicly accessible, a place of employment for the purpose of workplace charging, or
a combination of both. The SJVAPCD maintains the sole
discretion in determining the eligibility of the location as intended under the Program.
EV CHARGER REQUIREMENTS
The EV charger(s) must:
• Be either a hard-wired or solar-powered Level 2 or 3 charger.
Stand-alone solar-powered chargers must remain a the
location identified in the application as required by the program. Please see the “Applicant Requirements” section for additional information.
• For level 2 chargers, meet the SAE J1772 standard.
• For level 3 chargers, meet the CHAdemo or SAE Combo
standards.
• Be approved by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL).
• Have an open source protocol for payment if the applicant will require end-users to pay for charging.
• Have smart-charging capabilities to track usage.
• Have two separate charging ports originating from a single charger pedestal to be considered a dual port charger.
Charge Up! is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts bil-lions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strength-ening the economy and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 3114
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT CHARGE UP! PROGRAM AND DESIGNATING
AN AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District ("District") administers the Charge Up! Program, which provides incentive funding for the purchase and installation of eligible electric vehicle charging infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shafter ("City") is eligible to seek Charge Up! Program funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure at eligible City-owned or City-controlled locations; and WHEREAS, the City may from time to time identify eligible projects and submit applications, voucher requests, or other funding requests under the Charge Up! Program, subject to the availability of program funds and compliance with applicable program requirements; and WHEREAS, the District may require a resolution of the City's governing body authorizing participation in the Charge Up! Program and identifying the individual authorized to execute and submit documents on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to apply for, accept, and administer Charge Up! Program funding for eligible City projects, without limiting such authorization to a particular application, site, project number, or funding agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shafter as follows:
1. The City Council authorizes the City to participate in the District's Charge Up! Program and to submit applications, voucher requests, and other funding requests for eligible electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects at City-owned or City-controlled locations.
2. The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, is designated as the authorized representative and signatory for the City and is authorized to prepare, execute, and submit all documents necessary or appropriate to apply for, accept, and administer Charge Up! Program funding, including applications, voucher requests, funding agreements, amendments, certifications, payment and reimbursement requests, reports, and other related documents.
3. Any funding agreement executed pursuant to this Resolution shall be subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. The authority granted by this Resolution does not authorize expenditures beyond amounts appropriated by the City Council or otherwise available for the applicable project.
4. This Resolution is intended to provide continuing authorization for City participation in the Charge Up! Program and is not limited to a single application, project, site, voucher, or funding agreement.
Shafter City Council Resolution No. 3114
September 1, 2026
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED 1st day of September, 2026 ______________________________
Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Marcos Torres, Deputy Public Works Director SUBJECT: WELL NO. 11/17 REPLACEMENT GRANULAR ACTIVATED
CARBON MEDIA PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CALGON
CARBON CORPORATION
RECOMMENDATION
Council find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act; approve a purchase agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for replacement granular activated carbon media at Well No. 11 and 17 in an amount not to exceed $120,000; and authorize the Public Works Director to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase.
BACKGROUND
The City of Shafter operates Well No. 11 and 17 as part of its municipal water system.
The well utilizes granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment media to remove 1,2,3- Trcichloropropane (1,2,3-TCP) and maintain compliance with State drinking water regulations. The existing GAC media installed at the facility was originally supplied by Calgon Carbon Corporation and is specifically designed to operate with the existing treatment system. The most recent carbon media replacement was completed in April 2025, and the product has demonstrated reliable and consistent performance in the treatment of 1,2,3-TCP while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Calgon has submitted a proposal to remove the existing GAC media and install 80,000 pounds of reactivated Filtrasorb Rx media in two 40,000 pound vessels. The proposal includes trucks, hoppers and transfer equipment. The total cost of the work is $106,120.
Staff recommends a sole-source procurement because Calgon Carbon Corporation is the original supplier of the treatment media currently utilized in the system and possesses proprietary knowledge and expertise necessary to ensure compatibility with the existing treatment process. Utilizing replacement media from another supplier could create operational uncertainties, affect treatment performance, and potentially compromise the effectiveness of the filtration system. Procuring replacement media directly from the original supplier will help ensure continued system reliability, maintain treatment performance, and minimize operational risks.
FISCAL IMPACT
WELL NO. 11/17 REPLACEMENT GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON MEDIA PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH CALGON CARBON CORPORATION
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The cost for the purchase of granular activated carbon, including removal of the existing media, installation of replacement media, labor, equipment, and estimated tax, is $106,120. Staff recommends authorizing an amount not to exceed $120,000, which includes contingency funding for any unforeseen costs associated with the replacement process. Funding for this purchase is available through the Water Enterprise Fund.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), which exempts projects involving the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The project qualifies for this exemption because it consists solely of the routine maintenance and replacement of granular activated charcoal media within an existing municipal water treatment facility. The project does not expand the existing well facilities, increase water production capacity, or change the existing use of the site. The replacement media is necessary to maintain existing water treatment operations and ensure continued compliance with applicable drinking water regulations.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No
ATTACHMENTS
1. Calgon Carbon Corporation - Proposal
Calgon Carbon Corporation
3000 GSK Drive,
Moon Township, PA 15108
Date: August 4th, 2026
Contact: Joseph O’Brien
Job Title: Utilities Manager
Email: [email protected]
Product Quantity Unit Price Total Price
Reactivated Filtrasorb® Rx
Energy Surcharge
GAC Estimated Tax (Virgin
Filtrasorb® only)
80,000 lbs.
80,000 lbs.
1 $1.27
$0.02
-
$101,600
$1,600
$2,920
Total $106,120
• Product: Reactivated Filtrasorb® Rx
• Quantity: 80,000 lbs. (4- 20,000 lb. vessels) at Well site 11/17 • Scope: Removal of existing GAC media and installation of reactivated Filtrasorb® Rx • All related labor and equipment (trucks, hoppers, hoses, etc.), except utilities detailed below. • Owner to provide clean water source for movement of GAC to and from filter via eduction • Drain access for excess water from carbon transfer (water will be gray with carbon fines) • Disinfection (if necessary) not included.
Activated Carbon Scope of
Supply for City of Shafter, CA –
Well #11 & 17
• Additional make up carbon over 20% (Filtrasorb® Rx only) • Delivery: 4-8 weeks after receipt of approved purchase order and after carbon acceptance testing has been completed.
1. Unless otherwise noted, or until other Terms and Conditions are provided, this offer is made only under Calgon Carbon Corporation’s Terms and Conditions for the Sale of Carbon and Media.
2. Sales tax provided is an estimate only.
3. Effective April 6, 2026, Calgon Carbon will apply an energy surcharge of $0.02 per pound on shipments, in addition to existing activated carbon pricing. The surcharge reflects increased fuel expenses, carrier-imposed fuel indices, and other energy-driven logistic costs. Official Press Release attached: https://www.calgoncarbon.com/media/press-releases/2026-06-04/calgoncarbon-implements-u-s-energy-surcharge-amid-ongoing-fuel-and-logistics-cost-pressures/
4. Scope of Supply/Pricing does not include any payment or performance bonds. Costs for any such bond (if necessary or requested by the buyer) will be added to the quoted pricing.
5. Upon acknowledgement of any purchase order, the buyer will be requested to complete a Credit Application and provide Tax Exemption Documentation.
6. The quoted price is valid for 60 days from the date of this Scope of Supply document.
For more information or to place an order, contact:
Bryan Rodriguez
Calgon Carbon Corporation - A Kuraray Company
Senior Technical Sales Rep - Drinking Water Solutions
[email protected]
412-352-7612
[City of Shafter, CA]
By: __________________________
Name: ________________________
Title: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Terms and Conditions for the Sale of Carbon and Media
1) DEFINITIONS:
(a) Seller: Calgon Carbon Corporation or its applicable subsidiary or affiliate (b) Buyer: The buyer named in the Documentation
(c) Documentation: The proposal, confirmation, acknowledgement or other contract, as applicable, for the sale of the Products to which these Terms and Conditions are attached
(d) Goods: Any carbon cloth, carbon, resin, diatomaceous earth, and/or perlites sold pursuant to the terms of the Documentation (e) Products: The Goods and services, collectively, described in the Documentation (f) Agreement: The Documentation, these Terms and Conditions and any attachments referenced in the Documentation 2) GENERAL: Seller hereby offers for sale to Buyer the Products on the express condition that Buyer agrees to accept and be bound by the terms and conditions set forth herein. To the extent of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions and the express terms set forth in the Documentation, the terms set forth in the Documentation shall control. Any provisions contained in any document issued by Buyer are expressly rejected and if the terms and conditions set forth herein differ from the terms in any document issued by Buyer, this document shall be construed as a counter offer and shall not be effective as an acceptance of Buyer’s document. In ordering and delivery of the Products, the parties may employ their standard forms; provided, however, that nothing in those forms shall be construed to modify or amend the terms of this Agreement.
In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and either party’s standard forms, this Agreement shall govern.
3) PRICE AND PAYMENT: The price shall be as stated in the Documentation. Unless otherwise stated in the Documentation: (a) The price is exclusive of any taxes, tariff, and duties of any kind which either party may be required to pay with respect to the sale of goods described in the Documentation, and Buyer shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes, tariffs and duties related hereto, except for income taxes imposed on Seller; (b) Sales tax will be added to the price based upon the Product destination unless tax exemption or direct pay documentation is provided; (c) Products will be billed for at the time of delivery; and (d) Payment terms shall be net thirty (30) days, or net forty-five (45) days if paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). A late payment fee of
1.25% per month, or the highest lawful rate, whichever is less, will apply to all amounts past due, and will be prorated per day. Retainage may only be applied on the final invoice. Buyer agrees that Seller, at its discretion, may accelerate and make due and payable all remaining payments if Buyer shall fail to perform any of its obligations hereunder or under the Documentation, including without limitation Buyer’s failure to pay any amount when due, subject to any applicable cure periods provided for herein.
4) PRICING CONDITIONS:
(a) Unless otherwise indicated within the Documentation, all pricing quoted in connection with the Documentation is valid for purchase for a sixty (60) day period beginning with the date of the Documentation.
(b) If this Agreement shall continue into the next calendar year, the fees payable pursuant hereto will be adjusted on January 1st of such calendar year as outlined in the Documentation; provided that if the Documentation is silent, the mechanism set forth in Section 4(c) below will apply.
(c) If the Documentation is silent regarding the mechanism for adjustment of fees, the fees will be adjusted on January 1st of such calendar year by the annual percentage change in the combined average of two Producer Price Indices, as published by the United States Department of Labor: (i) Producer Price Index of other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing, and (ii) Producer Price Index of Basic Organic Chemicals. The percent adjustment shall be calculated by taking the percent difference for each index during the twelve month period from January 1st through December 31st of the last completed calendar year as compared to the twelve month period from January 1st through December 31st of the calendar year immediately preceding the last completed calendar year.
These two percentages will then be averaged for calculating the final percent increase to which all Goods will be subject. If the calculation would result in a negative adjustment, no changes shall be made for such year. 5) SALE AND DELIVERY: Sale terms and pricing, unless otherwise specified in the Documentation, are F.O.B. Seller’s point of shipment (Incoterms® 2020).
If freight is to be prepaid by Seller and added to the amount due, Seller shall add up to a thirty-five percent (35%) surcharge to the freight charges. Seller will have the right, at its election, to make partial shipments of the Products and to invoice each shipment separately. Seller reserves the right to stop delivery of any Product in transit and to withhold shipments in whole or in part if Buyer fails to make any payment to Seller when due or otherwise fails to perform its obligations hereunder or under any other outstanding payment obligations of Buyer to Seller, whether related to the Documentation or otherwise. 6) TITLE AND RISK OF LOSS: Notwithstanding the trade terms indicated above and subject to Seller’s right to stop delivery of any Goods in transit pursuant to Section 5 above, title to and risk of loss of the Goods will pass to Buyer upon delivery of the Goods by Seller to the carrier at Seller’s point of shipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing or the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code or Incoterms® 2020, if Buyer is located outside of the United States of America, title to the Goods, and all accessions to or products of the Goods, shall remain with Seller until the later of (a) payment in full of the purchase price and of other amounts owing by Buyer and (b) delivery to Buyer. 7) AVAILABILITY: Shipment dates (and delivery and installation dates, if included in the scope of work) are not guaranteed, and Seller will not be liable for any loss or damage resulting from any delay in delivery or failure to deliver which is due to any cause beyond Seller’s reasonable control. In the event of a delay due to any cause beyond Seller’s reasonable control, Seller reserves the right to reschedule the shipment within a reasonable period of time, and Buyer will not be entitled to refuse delivery or otherwise be relieved of any obligations as the result of such delay. If any delivery is delayed for more than thirty (30) days beyond the originally scheduled delivery date and such delay is caused by Buyer, Buyer will be subject to storage charges from the scheduled shipment date of two percent (2%) of the sale price per month; and such storage charge shall be due monthly on the first day of each month. Storage by Seller shall be at Buyer’s risk and expense.
8) SERVICES:
(a) All orders which include services (including installation, supervision, startup, training, testing, etc.) as stated in the Documentation will require the completion of the Pre-Visit Checklist and Service Request Form prior to scheduling the visit. If there are delays, cancellations, or failures by Buyer to meet service personnel at designated times, then fees will be assessed to the customer at Seller’s then-applicable per hour rate for each hour of delay for each person. For domestic or international travel, additional fees will apply. (b) Buyer shall make the premises, where services are to be performed (the “Premises”), available to Seller at all reasonable times as Seller may request, such that Seller shall be able to perform the services in a timely manner. Buyer shall bear all risk and liability associated with its inability to make the Premises available to Seller to perform the services. Prior to the commencement of services, Buyer shall ensure that the Premises are in good repair and in safe condition, and shall notify Seller of any dangerous, unsafe or hazardous conditions associated with the Premises, such that Seller can take the appropriate safeguards. Prior to the commencement of any work, Buyer shall notify Seller of any special workplace requirements, safety standards, operating procedures or other conditions imposed on persons performing work at the Premises.
(c) Any spent activated carbon covered by this Agreement will be subjected to reactivation acceptance testing by Seller as described in Seller’s Guidelines for Return for Reactivation of Granular Activated Carbon, which Seller may update from time to time in its sole discretion. Buyer will provide any information required by Seller relative to evaluating carbon acceptance. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all activated carbon if, in its judgment, it is unsuitable for reactivation. Further, Seller will periodically retest the spent activated carbon to assure it remains acceptable for reactivation and that it does not contain constituents that were not in the carbon acceptance sample and/or Adsorbate Profile Document. Seller reserves the right to apply a surcharge for reactivation of spent carbon with quality that creates excessive corrosion, slagging,
exothermic reactions, or other operational problems including lower furnace operating rates. If the spent activated carbon becomes unacceptable for reactivation, disposal of the carbon will be the responsibility of Buyer. Seller reserves the right to reactivate the spent carbon at any of its reactivation facilities where carbon acceptance exists.
9) PERMITS, LICENSES AND FEES: Buyer shall be responsible, at its sole expense, for all environmental permits, applications, regulatory approvals, and other permits or licenses that may be required for installation and/or operation of the Products.
10) TERMINATION: Seller may cancel this Agreement if any of the following occurs: (a) Buyer becomes insolvent; (b) Buyer ceases to conduct its operations in the normal course of business; (c) Buyer is unable to meet its obligations as they mature, or admit in writing such inability or fails to provide adequate assurances of its ability to perform its obligations hereunder; (d) Buyer files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; (e) Buyer suffers the filing of an involuntary petition in bankruptcy and the same is not dismissed within thirty (30) days after filing; (f) a receiver, custodian or trustee is appointed for Buyer or for a substantial part of its property; (g) Buyer fails to make payment on the terms and within the time specified in this Agreement, or breaches any other obligations under this Agreement; or (h) Buyer executes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors. In the event of such cancellation, Seller shall have all rights and remedies set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code of any applicable jurisdiction and all other remedies available at law or in equity. Sections 2, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19 and 20 shall survive termination or expiration of this Agreement.
11) LIMITED WARRANTIES:
(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided for in the Documentation, Seller warrants that all Products provided under this Agreement shall, at the time of delivery, conform to Seller’s then-applicable specifications for such Products.
Seller shall correct (by replacement of Goods or reperformance of services) any failure to conform to the foregoing warranty of which it is notified in writing within ninety (90) days from delivery. Any Goods removed in connection with such replacement may be reactivated or disposed of at Seller’s sole discretion. (b) THE OBLIGATIONS CREATED BY THIS WARRANTY TO
REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE GOODS OR TO PROVIDE
CORRECTIVE SERVICES SHALL BE THE SOLE REMEDY OF
BUYER IN THE EVENT OF DEFECTIVE GOODS OR SERVICES.
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES MADE WITH REGARD TO THE
PRODUCTS OTHER THAN THOSE CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING FROM
COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE.
(c) The sale of any Products pursuant to this Agreement does not include any license, express or implied, to practice any intellectual property owned or licensed by any third party. Buyer agrees not to use the Products for any patented use not set forth expressly in this Agreement, absent a separate license from the holder of such patent. Additionally, Buyer agrees not to resell or sublicense the use of Products for any use not expressly granted hereunder. Any warranty obligations do not apply to any specific use of the Products, application of the Products, modification of the Products, or combination of the Products with any product manufactured by any third party. Seller, except as noted herein, does not and will not warrant, indemnify, or in any other way share responsibility for Buyer’s use, application, modification, or combination of the Products.
12) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, except with respect to a breach of the confidentiality obligations set forth in Section 15 hereof, the parties hereto agree that in no event shall either party be liable to the other party for any indirect, special, consequential, incidental or punitive damages, or lost profits, as a result of a breach of any provision of this Agreement or for any other claim of any kind arising out of or relating to this Agreement, whether in contract, in tort or otherwise. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, for all losses, damages, liabilities or expenses (including attorney’s fees and costs), whether for indemnity or negligence, including errors, omissions or other acts, or willful misconduct, or based in contract, warranty (including any costs and fees for repairing, replacing or reperforming services or curing a breach hereof), or for any other cause of action (individually, a "Claim"; collectively, "Claims"), Seller’s liability, including the liability of its insurers, employees, agents, directors, and officers and all other persons for whom Seller is legally responsible, shall not, to the maximum extent permitted by law, exceed in the cumulative aggregate with respect to all Claims arising out of or related to this Agreement, the lesser of (a) the total amount of compensation paid to Seller hereunder, and (b) One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). All Claims of whatsoever nature shall be deemed waived unless made in writing within ninety (90) days of the occurrence giving rise to the Claim. Moreover, any failure of Buyer to notify Seller of unsatisfactory operation or any improper or unauthorized installation, maintenance, use, repair, or adjustment shall relieve Seller of any further responsibilities hereunder. 13) FORCE MAJEURE: Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary herein, Seller shall have no liability to Buyer or its affiliates, and shall have the right to suspend performance (including, without limitation, shipments) hereunder, in the event of war, riot, terrorism, accident, explosion, sabotage, flood, acts of God, fire, court order, strike, labor disturbance, work stoppage, national defense requirements, act of governmental authority, pandemic, epidemic, extraordinary failure of equipment or apparatus, inability to obtain electricity or other type of energy, raw material, labor, equipment or transportation, or other causes beyond Seller's reasonable control. It is understood and agreed that settlement of strikes, lockouts and other labor disputes shall be entirely within the discretion of Seller and that nothing in this Agreement shall require the settlement of strikes, lockouts and labor disputes when such course is inadvisable in the sole discretion of Seller. 14) EXPORT CONTROLS: Buyer acknowledges that the Products and related technology are subject to U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws and regulations, which may include the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and regulations promulgated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Buyer further acknowledges that the re-export of the Products and/or related technology to a third country or retransfer to an unapproved end user may require a license or other authorization from the Government of the United States. Such licenses or other authorizations may impose further restrictions on the re-export or retransfer of the Products and/or related technology. U.S. law also restricts the re-export or retransfer of U.S.- origin goods, technology, or services to countries or persons subject to U.S. sanctions or embargoes. Buyer represents and warrants that it is in compliance with and agrees to comply with all such applicable export control and economic sanctions laws and regulations. It is the sole responsibility of Buyer to apply for and obtain any necessary licenses or other authorizations prior to any re-export or retransfer of the Products and/or related technology. Seller makes no warranty that any such licenses or other authorizations will be granted, and shall have no liability for Buyer’s inability to obtain such licenses or other authorization or for any violation by Buyer of any applicable export control and/or economic sanctions laws and regulations. Buyer will indemnify Seller and hold it harmless from any liability resulting from Buyer’s violation of this provision or applicable export laws or regulations. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, Seller shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately upon the determination by Seller, in Seller’s sole discretion, that Buyer has breached, intends to breach, or insists upon breaching any of the provisions in the above clauses.
15) CONFIDENTIALITY: Other than in the performance of the terms of this Agreement, neither Buyer nor its agents, employees, or subcontractors shall use or disclose to any person or entity any confidential information of Seller (whether written, oral, electronic or other form) that is obtained or otherwise prepared or discovered in connection with this Agreement. Buyer agrees that all pricing, discounts, design drawings and technical information that Seller provides to Buyer are the confidential and proprietary information of Seller, whether or not otherwise identified as such. The obligations under this section continue perpetually and survive the termination or expiration of any underlying agreement between the parties. The provisions of this section relating to use and disclosure shall not apply to any information that: (a) is or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by Buyer under this Agreement; (b) becomes available to Buyer from a source other than Seller without breach of any obligation of confidentiality; (c) was independently developed by Buyer without violation of Seller’s rights and without reference to the confidential information, as evidenced by written records, maintained in the ordinary course of business by Buyer; (d) is used or disclosed with the prior written approval of Seller; (e) is information previously known to Buyer as
evidenced by written records maintained by Buyer in the ordinary course of business, and not otherwise subject to any confidentiality restrictions; or (f) Buyer becomes legally compelled (by oral questions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoenas, investigative demands or similar process) to disclose. The burden of proof that the information resides within one of the exceptions set forth above shall be on Buyer. If Buyer becomes legally compelled (by oral questions, interrogatories, requests for information or documents, subpoenas, investigative demands or similar process) to disclose any of the confidential information, Buyer shall provide Seller with prompt written notice so that Seller may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy or waive compliance with the provisions of this Agreement. If such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or if Seller waives compliance with the provisions of this Agreement, Buyer shall furnish only that portion of the confidential information which Buyer is legally required to disclose and shall exercise its reasonable efforts to obtain reliable assurance that confidential treatment shall be accorded the confidential information. Buyer shall not undertake any qualitative or quantitative analysis, reverse engineering or replication of any of Seller’s products, samples or prototypes without Seller’s specific written authorization.
16) SECURITY INTEREST: Buyer hereby grants Seller a security interest in the Goods to secure the payment of the purchase price, and shall not sell, lease, transfer or encumber the Goods and will keep the Goods free from any and all liens and security interests until Seller has been paid in full. Buyer shall execute any and all documents reasonably requested by Seller to protect such security interests.
17) MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE: Seller is constantly striving to improve its products and capabilities and to provide the best product to its customers.
Seller may from time to time develop product improvements or alterations with respect to the Products hereunder (the “Product Improvements”), and Seller may implement such Product Improvements without notice to Buyer so long as the performance of the Products will not be materially diminished, as determined in Seller’s sole discretion, and so long as Seller has not separately agreed in writing to provide such notification to Buyer. In the event that Seller has agreed in writing to provide notice of Product Improvements to Buyer (the "Notice”), then Seller shall provide such Notice in accordance with the terms set forth in the separate writing.
18) APPLICABLE LAW AND JURISDICTION: This Agreement shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to the transaction(s) represented hereby. The parties consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction and service of process of any state or federal court located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
19) MISCELLANEOUS:
(a) Neither party may assign this Agreement, including without limitation any of its rights or obligations hereunder, without the express written consent of the other party hereto; provided that Seller may, without Buyer’s consent, assign this Agreement, including without limitation any of its rights or obligations hereunder, to any of its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates or to any third party which merges with Seller or acquires all or substantially all of its business and assets or a substantial part of its assets or business relating to the Products.
Seller may use subcontractors to fulfill its obligations pursuant to this Agreement.
(b) In the event of any legal proceeding between Seller and Buyer relating to this Agreement, neither party may claim the right to a trial by jury, and both parties waive any right they may have under applicable law or otherwise to a trial by jury.
(c) In the event that any one or more provisions (or portions thereof) contained herein shall be held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions (or portions thereof) contained herein shall remain in full force and effect, unless the revision materially changes the bargain. (d) Seller’s failure to enforce, or Seller's waiver of a breach of, any provision contained in this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of any other breach or of such provision.
(e) Seller reserves the right to correct clerical, arithmetical, or stenographic errors or omissions in this Agreement, invoices or other documents. (f) Any notice or communication required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed received when personally delivered or three (3) business days after being sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, to a party at the address specified in this Agreement, or at such other address as either party may from time to time designate in writing to the other. (g) Buyer agrees that it will not use Seller’s name(s), logo(s) or mark(s) in any public communication or press release, or for any other marketing or promotional purpose, without Seller’s prior written consent. (h) Terms used in this Agreement which are not defined herein and which are defined by the Uniform Commercial Code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall have the meanings contained therein. 20) ENTIRE AGREEMENT: With respect to the subject matter hereof, this Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the contract between Seller and Buyer. No waiver, consent, modification, amendment or change of the terms contained in this Agreement shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by Seller and Buyer. Seller’s failure to object to terms contained in any subsequent communication from Buyer (whether in a purchase order or other communication) will not be a waiver or modification of the terms set forth herein.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Marcos Torres, Deputy Public Works Director SUBJECT: HIGHWAY 43 AT SANTA FE WAY ROUNDABOUT – CITY OF
SHAFTER UTILITY RELOCATION AUTHORIZATION TO BID
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; approve the plans and specifications for the utility relocations necessary for the Highway 43 Roundabout Project at Santa Fe Way; and authorize Staff to proceed with formal bidding.
BACKGROUND
The City of Shafter and Caltrans are preparing for construction of the Highway 43 and Santa Fe Way Roundabout Project. Existing City water facilities at the intersection conflict with future roadway improvements and must be relocated before roundabout construction can commence. Completing this work in advance will reduce conflicts between utility and roadway contractors, protect continuity of water service, and help avoid delays to the roundabout construction schedule.
The proposed work generally includes:
• Utility locating and potholing, mobilization, traffic control, site work, and restoration;
• Installing approximately 268 linear feet of 8-inch PVC water main and 72 linear feet of 12-inch ductile iron pipe;
• Constructing a 50-linear-foot, 24-inch cased crossing beneath Santa Fe Way; • Installing gate valves, air-release assemblies, a fire hydrant, and reconnecting existing water services;
• Pavement replacement, testing, disinfection and related appurtenant work.
Authorization to advertise will allow the City to solicit competitive bids while the roundabout project is being advanced. The award of a construction contract is not included in this action and will be presented separately after bids are opened and evaluated.
FISCAL IMPACT
HIGHWAY 43 AT SANTA FE WAY ROUNDABOUT – CITY OF SHAFTER UTILITY
RELOCATION AUTHORIZATION TO BID
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This action authorizes the release of the project for formal bidding purposes only and does not appropriate or expend additional construction funds at this time. The project is included in the City's approved Capital Improvement Program as CIP Project No.
ST00029 - Hwy 43 Roundabout Project at Santa Fe Way, which includes an allocated project budget of $400,000. Construction costs will be finalized through the competitive bidding process and any additional budget actions, if necessary, will be presented to the City Council at the time of contract award consideration. Costs for this relocation work will be reimbursed by Caltrans as a part of the project.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves approving the plans and specifications and authorizing staff to advertise the project for competitive bids, which is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
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DATE: 1 PIPE TRENCH SECTION NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE 2 UNDERGROUND VALVES NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE 3 BOLLARD DETAIL NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE 6 FOUR-POINT TEST STATION NOT TO SCALE 5 NOT TO SCALE 24"Ø STEEL CASING NOT TO SCALE 4 NOT TO SCALE THRUST BLOCKS NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE NOTES: VERTICAL BEND THRUST BLOCK SIZE 81235 TEE, PLUG, OR VALVE PIPE6" 10" 12" 8" SIZE CROSS 111647 6934 45° ELL BEARING AREA (SQ. FT.) (150 PSI DESIGN PRESSURE) 22.5° ELL 3522 22.5° ELL 45° ELL TEE 90° ELLTEE CROSS VERTICAL BEND 3/8" REINF. ANCHOR RODS PLAN VIEW 10.1 s.f. 8.5 s.f. 6.3 s.f. SIZE THRUST BLOCK SIZE AREA REQ'D REDUCER 2.5'x2.5' 1.9'x1.9' 3.2'x3.2' 2.9'x2.9' 3.5 s.f. 12x8 12x4 12x6 12x10 6" BEARING AREA PLAN VIEW 3" MIN. 3" MIN. 4" 2 2 1 1 MUST BE SQUARE TO TRENCH BOTTOM 1/2"Ø REINFORCEMENT ANCHOR RODS BEARING 4"Ø STANDARD STEEL PIPE, O.D.=4.5" 24" 36" FILL BOLLARD WITH CONCRETE 2-INCH WIDE STRIP OF 3M SCOTCHLITE REFLECTIVE MULTIPURPOSE TAPE, 6-INCH SPACING (TYP.) 4"Ø STANDARD STEEL PIPE, O.D.=4.5" TOP OF CONCRETE SLOPED AWAY FROM BOLLARD PLAN VIEW ELEVATION VIEW 18"Ø CONCRETE SUPPORT 1'-6" 36" 18"Ø * * REQUIRES CALCULATION NOTES: 1. ALL UNDERGROUND STEEL FITTINGS, FLANGES, AND BOLTS SHALL BE FILM WRAPPED. 2. ALL UNDERGROUND BOLTS AND NUTS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL. 8" PVC RISER BUTTERFLY VALVE OR GATE VALVE W/ BURIED SERVICE ACTUATOR AND VALVE BOX CHRISTY G-5 TRAFFIC VALVE BOX W/ CONCRETE PAD FINISHED GROUND ELEVATION SLOPE AWAY FROM VALVE BOX ON 2% SLOPE 34" CHAMFER (TYP.) 8"NO. 3 REINF., EACH WAY (TYP.) 2" 1. THRUST BLOCKS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ALL ELBOWS, TEES, REDUCERS, AND VALVES FOR ALL UNDERGROUND PIPELINES. 2. ALL THRUST BLOCKS TO BE POURED AGAINST UNDISTURBED SOIL. CONCRETE SHALL BE PLACED BEHIND BELL OF FITTING. 3. BEARING AREAS SHOWN IN TABLE ARE BASED UPON ALLOWABLE SOIL PRESSURE OF 1500 psf. 4. CONCRETE STRENGTH SHALL BE 2000 PSI AT 28 DAYS MINIMUM. 5. FITTINGS ON PIPELINES WITH PUMPED PRESSURES (NON-GRAVITY) SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH JOINT RESTRAINTS IN ADDITION TO THRUST BLOCKS. 6. ALLOW A MINIMUM 24 HR CURE TIME PRIOR TO PLACING ANY BACKFILL OVER THE CONCRETE THRUST BLOCK. 12" NOTES: 1. BOLLARDS SHALL BE LOCATED GENERALLY WHERE SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. THE EXACT LOCATION OF EACH BOLLARD SHALL BE DETERMINED IN THE FIELD AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. 2. BOLLARDS SHALL BE PAINTED PER THE SPECIFICATIONS. COLOR SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE CITY. REDUCER VALVE ANCHORS 6" 6" 90° ELL 24" 46 64 35 18 16" 26 29 16 8 2' SQUARE 30° 30° NOTES: 1. CASING SPACERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT MAXIMUM 5 FT. INTERVALS (4 SPACERS PER 20' JOINT OF CARRIER PIPE) OR AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PIPE MANUFACTURER IF MORE STRINGENT. IN ANY CASE MINIMUM JOINT DEFLECTION SHALL BE OBSERVED. 2. CARE SHALL BE EXERCISED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE CARRIER PIPE IN ORDER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO PIPE AND BELL. 3. CONTRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW PIPE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES AS DETAILED BY THE PIPE MANUFACTURER. 4. PIPING SHALL BE PULLED THROUGH THE CASING (NOT PUSHED) TO ENSURE THAT ALL JOINTS ARE FULLY EXTENDED THROUGH THE CASING. 5. ALL DUCTILE IRON PIPE SHALL BE CEMENT MORTAR LINED PER AWWA C104 AND SHALL BE POLYETHYLENE ENCASED AND TAPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AWWA C105. 6. BONDING JUMPERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT ALL JOINTS IN DUCTILE IRON PIPE. JUMPERS SHALL BE ATTACHED TO DUCTILE IRON PIPE BY PIN BRAZING OR CADWELDING. CLEAN PIPE TO BRIGHT METAL IN AREAS WHERE BOND LEADS ARE TO BE ATTACHED. BONDING CONDUCTORS SHALL HAVE SUFFICIENT SLACK TO ALLOW FOR A TOTAL JOINT DISPLACEMENT OF ONE-HALF INCH (12"). AFTER WELDING BONDING JUMPERS TO PIPE A CAP SHALL BE APPLIED. TWO BONDING JUMPERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT EACH JOINT AND BE INSTALLED 30-DEGREES APART CENTERED ON THE TOP OF THE PIPE. JUMPER SIZE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY CORROSION CONTROL ENGINEER.
CITY OF SHAFTER 4 FT. NOTE: 1. ALL TEST STATION WIRES, LEADS, AND BONDED JOINTS SHALL BE COATED AT THE PIPE AS RECOMMENDED BY CORROSION CONTROL ENGINEER. 12"Ø CLASS 350 FLEX-RING DUCTILE IRON WATER PIPE, SEE NOTE 6 HEREON CONTRACTOR TO FILL ANNULUS BETWEEN CASING PIPE AND CARRIER PIPE WITH CLEAN SAND (TYP.) CASING SPACERS TO PREVENT CONTACT OF BELL WITH INTERIOR OF CASING - 1" MIN. CLEARANCE (TYP.), INSTALL 5' C.C. (4 PER JOINT) INSTALL CALPICO MODEL C CUSTOM ONE-PIECE PULL-ON CASING END SEALS FASTENED WITH STAINLESS STEEL CLAMPS. END SEALS SHALL BE 18" THICK MINIMUM. WELD 2" THREADED NIPPLE INSTALL 2"Ø SCH. 40 STEEL VENT PIPE W/S.S. MESH SCREEN. 36" ABOVE GRADE. PAINT PER SPECIFICATIONS. ABOVE GROUND LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED IN FIELD BY ENGINEER. FILM WRAP PIPING BELOW GROUND. PROVIDE THREADED S.S. SCREEN ON END FOUR-POINT CATHODIC TEST STATION. LOCATE AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. SEE FOUR-POINT TEST STATION DETAIL HEREON. (TYP. OF 2, ONE AT EACH END OF CASING) STEEL CASING CALPICO MODEL "M-8-SS" CASING SPACERS OR APPROVED EQUAL 12"Ø CLASS 350 "FLEX-RING" RESTRAINED JOINT DUCTILE IRON PIPE 24"Ø x 12" WALL STEEL CASING LOCATE AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER BLUE CAP TINKER & RASOR TEST STATION MODEL T3 OR APPROVED EQUAL 0.01 OHM SHUNT POTENTIAL TEST LEAD FROM CARRIER PIPE CURRENT LEAD FROM CARRIER PIPE PIN BRAZE OR THERMITE WELD TO CASING & CARRIER PIPE (12" APART TYP.) #10 AWG (WHITE) TEST WIRES FROM CARRIER PIPE STEEL CASING PERMANENT MARKING LABELED "CITY OF SHAFTER" 12" PVC ANCHOR PIPE #10 AWG (RED) TEST WIRES FROM CASING PIPE PACKED Cu/CuSO4 REFERENCE ANODE (PER CORROSION CONTROL ENGINEER. #14 AWG HMWPE REFERENCE ELECTRODE CABLE (YELLOW) 12" POTENTIAL TEST LEAD FROM CASING PIPE CURRENT LEAD FROM CASING PIPE REFERENCE TEST LEAD FROM ANODE 2' TYP.
EDGE OF CASING THRUST BLOCK NOTE: 1. WHEN TRENCHING UNDER PAVEMENT OR WITHIN CALTRANS RIGHT OF WAY, UPPER 30 INCHES OF BACKFILL SHALL BE MINIMUM 95% RELATIVE COMPACTION. 2. ALL WORK SHALL CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROJECT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. 3. ALL BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL BE CLASS I, II, OR III IN CONFORMANCE WITH PARA 6.1.1, 6.1.2, AND 6.1.3 OF A.S.T.M. D2321, MAX. SIZE 3 4" AND AT LEAST 25% MATERIAL FINER THAN 75 MICRONS. 4. BACKFILL SHALL BE PLACED IN SHALLOW LIFTS TO ACHIEVE UNIFORM COMPACTION. MAXIMUM LIFT THICKNESS SHALL BE 6 INCHES, AFTER COMPACTION. 5. CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE OSHA REGULATIONS REGARDING TRENCH SAFETY. 6. BELL HOLES SHALL BE EXCAVATED AT EACH JOINT. 7. HAND OPERATED COMPACTION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED FOR COMPACTION UNTIL THERE IS 2 FEET OF COMPACTED FILL OVER THE TOP OF THE PIPE. NOTE: PIPE TO BE CENTERED IN TRENCH TRENCH WIDTH MIN PIPE ZONE IMPORT SAND 90% RELATIVE COMPACTION MC
12" W FINAL BACKFILL NATIVE MATERIAL 90% RELATIVE COMPACTION (SEE NOTE 1) 6" IMPORT SAND BEDDING 90% RELATIVE COMPACTION TRACER WIRE12" 12" CLASS II AGGREGATE BASE COMPACTED TO 95% RELATIVE COMPACTION. EXISTING THICKNESS PLUS 1 INCH. (10" MIN. - 15" MAX.) AC PAVEMENT EXISTING THICKNESS PLUS 1 INCH. (4" MIN. - 6" MAX.) VERTICAL SAWCUT IF TRENCHING THROUGH EXISTING AC PAVING MAGNETIC DETECTION TAPE MARKED "WATER", "SEWER", "DRAIN" OR "RECYCLED" PER MAGNATEC-SAFETY PRECAUTION, 3" WIDTH PIPE O.D. TRENCH DIMENSIONS SIZE 24" 36" 30" 6" 8" 10" 36" 36" 36" PIPE W 4" 24" 36" MC 12" 36" 36" 16" 40" 48" 2" 12" 36" 24" 48" 36" 60" 42" 66" 48" 48" 48" 30" 54" 48"
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DATE: 7 AIR RELEASE VALVE DETAIL NOT TO SCALE NOT TO SCALE 9 10 TEE AND VALVE DETAIL STATION 3+68 8 NOT TO SCALE CONNECTION TO EXISTING 8" PIPELINE STATION 1+00 NOT TO SCALE 24"Ø NOTES: 1. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS OF PIPE, VALVES AND COVER TO ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCES ARE GIVEN BETWEEN THE SAME. 2. AIR RELEASE VALVES SHALL BE EPOXY LINED. EPOXY SHALL BE 3M SCOTCHKOTE 134. 3. SOIL MATERIAL AND COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE THE SAME AS THE TRENCH DETAIL. 4. FOUR 2"Ø OPENINGS SHALL BE COVERED WITH INSECT SCREEN, 15x14 MESH, .011 STAINLESS STEEL. SCREEN SHALL BE SECURED TO THE INTERIOR OF THE PIPE WITH 14"Ø BOLTS-FOUR PER SCREEN TYP. 5. ALL ABOVE GROUND PIPE, VALVES, CONNECTIONS, ENCLOSURE & BOLLARDS SHALL BE PAINTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. 6. ALL BURIED STEEL AND COPPER PIPE, FITTINGS, AND APPURTENANCES SHALL BE FILM WRAPPED. 3'-6" 1'-9" 1'-9" 512" 36"ABOVE GROUND ENCLOSURE 414" 12" 2"Ø COPPER TUBING (TYPE K) AIR RELEASE PIPING TO BE ROUTED AS DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. 2"Ø COPPER TUBING 5'-0" MIN. CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A 12" MIN. GAP BETWEEN THE PIPE RISER AND THE CONCRETE PAD. CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL CAULKING TO FILL ANNULUS. 2"Ø OPENINGS WITH SCREEN (FOUR TYP.) INSTALL 2" GALV. STEEL PIPING, TURNED
DOWN, WITH THREADED STAINLESS STEEL SCREEN FITTING ON END 2" APCO MODEL 145C AIR-RELEASE VALVE OR APPROVED EQUAL. SEE NOTES HEREON. VALVE SHALL BE COATED AND INTERNALLY LINED WITH 3M SCOTCHKOTE 134. 2" BRONZE GATE VALVE 12" MIN. STEEL BOLLARDS SEE DETAIL 3, SHEET 6 (4-TYP.) L 1-12"x1-12"x316" ANGLE MODIFIED AS SHOWN PIPE WALL OF 24"Ø x 316" PIPE 24"x8" THICK CONCRETE PAD WITH #4 REBAR EXISTING SURFACING 2" JAMES JONES BRONZE J-1951 CURB STOP 2" BRONZE SADDLE JAMES JONES J-996 OR APPROVED EQUAL 12" ACCESS DOOR WITH HINGES AND HASP WITH LOCK 5 8"Ø ANCHOR BOLT L 3"x3"x14"x3" LONG (FOUR TYP.) 24"Ø x 3 16" STEEL PIPE HASP W/LOCK 14" PL. x PIPE O.D. FOR LID 2"Ø OPENINGS WITH SCREEN SEE NOTE 4. (FOUR TYP.)HINGE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE 14" CLEARANCE BETWEEN TOP OF CONCRETE FOOTING & BOTTOM OF 24"Ø VALVE COVER #4 STEEL REINF. @ 12" O.C., EACH WAY HINGE 2"Ø COPPER TUBING (TYPE K) CHRISTY G5 VALVE BOX 1' MAX. 24" MIN. SLOPE UP MIN. 1/4" PER FOOT 1'-0" 1'-0" STEEL BOLLARDS SEE DETAIL 3, SHEET 6 (4-TYP.) 7. CONCRETE FOR FOOTING SHALL BE 3000 PSI MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH. REINFORCEMENT STEEL SHALL BE 60 KSI. 8. 2" BRONZE GATE VALVE HAND WHEEL SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ACCESS DOOR ON SIDE AND FROM THE TOP OF THE ENCLOSURE. CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE ARV DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH THE CLOSING AND SECURING OF THE ENCLOSURE LID. 9. AIR RELEASE VALVES SHALL BE APCO MODEL 145C OR APPROVED EQUAL. 10. COPPER TUBING SHALL BE SEAMLESS TYPE K, SOFT AND SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM B88. TRENCH BACKFILL AROUND COPPER TUBING SHALL BE CLEAN SAND TO A MINIMUM OF 12-INCHES ABOVE THE TUBING AND A MINIMUM OF 6-INCHES BELOW. 11. ABOVE GROUND ENCLOSURE SHALL BE LOCATED IN THE FIELD WHERE DIRECTED BY THE ENGINEER. PLAN VIEW ELEVATION VIEW (2-TYP. - WHERE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS) BACKFILL FOR CROSSING UTILITIES NOT TO SCALE NOTE: 1. SAND SHALL EXTEND ACROSS THE FULL WIDTH OF THE PROPOSED PIPELINE EXCAVATION AND FOR A MINIMUM OF 24" ON EACH SIDE OF THE CROSSING UTILITY. 2. COMPACTION WITHIN 3 FEET OF EXISTING UTILITIES SHALL BE PERFORMED WITH HAND OPERATED EQUIPMENT ONLY. NOT TO SCALE 8" DR18 C900 PVC PIPE 8" DR18 C900 PVC PIPE 5' EX. 8" DR18 C900 PVC PIPE EX. BUILDING WATER SERVICE TO REMAIN AND BE PROTECTED IN PLACE MJ CAP WITH JOINT RESTRAINT AND THRUST BLOCK BLOW OFF PER CITY DETAIL W-13 8" FLxMJ ADAPTER WITH JOINT RESTRAINT (3-TYP.) 8" GATE VALVE (2-TYP.) 8" TEE 8" 11.25° ELBOW CUT EXISTING PIPE, REMOVE THRUST BLOCK AND BLOW OFF, AND INSTALL FITTINGS AS SHOWN AIR RELEASE VALVE PIPING 12" FL x MJ ADAPTER WITH JOINT RESTRAINT (TYP.) 12" TEE WITH THRUST BLOCK 24"Ø STEEL CASING 12"Ø RESTRAINED JOINT DUCTILE IRON PIPE 12" GATE VALVE WITH THRUST BLOCK (2-TYP.) 12" DR18 C900 PVC PIPE MJ CAP WITH JOINT RESTRAINT AND THRUST BLOCK BLOW OFF PER CITY DETAIL W-13 5' AIR RELEASE VALVE PIPING 8" GATE VALVE 8" FLxMJ ADAPTER W/JOINT RESTRAINT 12"x8" REDUCER 8" DR18 C900 PVC PIPE PROPOSED PIPELINE 12" MIN. SEE NOTE 2 24" 24" 12" EXISTING UTILITY EXISTING GROUND SURFACE CLEAN SAND BACKFILL
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HIGHWAY 43 PIPELINE RELOCATION PROJECT
CITY OF SHAFTER
KERN COUNTY, CALIFORNIA JJP CMS 7/23/2025 AS SHOWN 8 8 1 7/23/2025 30% DESIGN FOR REVIEW JJP 2 9/5/2025 60% DESIGN FOR REVIEW JJP 3 9/11/2025 100% DESIGN FOR BIDDING JJP 4 10/13/2025 100% DRAWINGS FOR BIDDING (NOT FOR CONST.) JJP 5 7/21/2026 100% DRAWINGS FOR BIDDING (NOT FOR CONST.) JJP ARL ANO E YNGI NE R RN AI I FO P E I SSV I L C A L E TSI G R D EFORP EEF T CI E S J T A OF E F R NO. 69413
EXP. 6-30-26 REY J.
DATE: 1. ALL IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS, AND OTHER CITY/COUNTY AND/OR STATE OF CALIFORNIA STANDARDS, AS APPLICABLE. THE MOST STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS GOVERN. ALL REFERENCED STANDARDS SHALL BE THE LATEST ADDITION THEREOF. 2. PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION, A PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING SHALL BE ARRANGED BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHAFTER AND THE CONTRACTOR. THE CITY MUST BE NOTIFIED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. 3. PIPE MATERIAL SHALL CONFORM TO THE APPLICABLE AWWA STANDARDS AND AS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED HEREIN. JOINTS SHALL BE GASKET/BELL TYPE AND COMPLY WITH ASTM D3139 SPECIFICATION. THE PIPELINE INSTALLATION SHALL INCLUDE TRACER WIRE AND LOCATE TAPE PER CITY STANDARDS. DUCTILE IRON PIPE, WHERE SPECIFIED, SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY AND PIPE MANUFACTURER'S REQUIREMENTS. 4. ALL BUTTERFLY VALVES SHALL BE HENRY PRATT GROUNDHOG BUTTERFLY VALVES OR APPROVED EQUAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS. 5. VALVE BOXES SHALL BE CHRISTY G5 TRAFFIC VALVE BOX WITH TRAFFIC LID WITH PVC EXTENSIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS. VALVE BOXES AND PADS IN UNPAVED AREAS SHALL BE SET AT 4" ABOVE FINISH GRADE AND THOSE INSTALLED IN PAVED AREAS SHALL BE SET 1/4" BELOW FINISH PAVING SURFACES. 6. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS: DEDICATED STREETS - ALL PIPELINE TRENCHES SHALL BE BACKFILLED AND COMPACTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS SPECIFICATION AND THE CITY OF SHAFTER AND STATE OF CALIFORNIA STANDARDS, AS APPLICABLE. 7. PIPELINES SHALL HAVE NO LESS THAN 48" COVER OR AS DETAILED HEREIN. 8. BLOW-OFF ASSEMBLIES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY STANDARDS AND AS DETAILED HEREIN. 9. ALL BOLTS, NUTS, & WASHERS SHALL BE STAINLESS STEEL AND SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICATING COMPOUND. 10. PRIOR TO COMMENCING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN EXISTING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. 11. THE ENGINEER SHALL INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS WATER SYSTEM TO ASSURE ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PLANS. INSTALLATION SHALL BE BY THE CONTRACTOR. CITY OF SHAFTER SHALL MAINTAIN THE SYSTEM AFTER IT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED. CITY OF SHAFTER OFFICERS EMPLOYEES, ENGINEERS, AND OTHER CONSULTANTS SHALL BE PROVIDED FREE, UNOBSTRUCTED ACCESS TO THE WORK AT ALL TIMES FOR INSPECTION PURPOSES. CITY OF SHAFTER IS NOT PROVIDING SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICES. JOB SITE SAFETY IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR OR HIS AGENT PERFORMING THE INSTALLATION WORK. 12. INSTALLATION SHALL CONFORM TO AWWA STANDARDS AND CITY OF SHAFTER SUBDIVISION STANDARDS, CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS, STATE OF CALIFORNIA STANDARDS, AND THE ABOVE. IN CASE OF CONFLICT, THE HIGHER STANDARD SHALL APPLY, AS DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER AND THE CITY OF SHAFTER. 13. CATALOGUE DATA AND AFFIDAVIT THAT ALL DELIVERED PIPE COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED HEREIN SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY OF SHAFTER PRIOR TO ORDERING PIPE. SUBMITTALS SHALL ALSO BE PROVIDED FOR ALL PIPELINE VALVES AND APPURTENANCES. 14. THIS WATER SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DOMESTIC WATER. 15. CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED AT ALL CHANGES IN DIRECTION, CHANGES IN SIZE, DEAD ENDS, BLOW-OFFS AND LOCATIONS WHERE THRUST MAY BE DEVELOPED. THRUST BLOCKS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED PER CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS. JOINT RESTRAINTS SHALL BE INSTALLED AT EACH VALVE AND FITTING WHERE THRUST MAY BE DEVELOPED. JOINT RESTRAINTS SHALL BE USED IN ADDITION TO PROPERLY SIZED THRUST BLOCKS AND NOT AS A SUBSTITUTE. 16. CONTRACTOR TO NOTIFY UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT (U.S.A.) TWO DAYS PRIOR TO EXCAVATION. PHONE 1-800 642-2444. 17. ANY CONFLICTS WITHIN THIS SPECIFICATION OR BETWEEN THIS SPECIFICATION AND ANOTHER CITED SPECIFICATION SHALL BE RESOLVED BY APPLYING THE MORE STRINGENT SPECIFICATION, UNLESS DIRECTED OTHERWISE IN WRITING BY THE CITY. 18. THE CITY SHALL INSPECT THE WORK OF THE CONTRACTOR TO DETERMINE COMPLIANCE WITH THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. INSPECTIONS BY THE CITY SHALL IN NO WAY ABSOLVE CONTRACTOR OF HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH THESE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. 19. NO CHANGES SHALL BE MADE TO APPROVED PLANS, NOR SHALL FIELD CHANGES BE MADE, WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE CITY. 20. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT OPERATE ANY OF THE VALVES ON THE CITY OF SHAFTER'S WATER SYSTEM WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE CITY AT LEAST 72 HOURS IN ADVANCE AND ALL AFFECTED CUSTOMERS AT LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE NEED TO SHUT OFF WATER. 21. EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, HOWEVER THE EXACT LOCATION AND DEPTH IS APPROXIMATED AND OTHER UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MAY EXIST. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM A USA LOCATE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WORK AND POTHOLE AND EXPOSE ALL UNDERGROUND UTILITIES THAT CROSS OR ARE WITHIN 5-FT HORIZONTALLY OF THE PIPE TRENCH FOR A MINIMUM OF 1/2-MILE OUT IN FRONT OF THE PIPELINE INSTALLATION WORK AND NOTIFY THE ENGINEER OF ANY CONFLICTS WITH THE PROPOSED PIPELINE INSTALLATION IMMEDIATELY. IF ADDITIONAL MATERIALS ARE NECESSARY TO AVOID THE CONFLICT THE CONTRACTOR WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THE ADDITIONAL MATERIALS, HOWEVER IF THE PIPELINE CAN BE ROPED TO AVOID THE CONFLICT, NO FURTHER COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED.
WHERE EXISTING UNDERGROUND PIPES OR CONDUITS LARGER THAN 3-INCHES IN DIAMETER CROSS THE TRENCH ABOVE THE NEW WORK, THE BACKFILL FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE TRENCH TO 12 INCHES ABOVE THE TOP OF THE INTERSECTING PIPE OR CONDUIT SHALL BE CLEAN SAND MATERIAL COMPACTED TO 90% OF MAXIMUM DENSITY. THE SAND SHALL EXTEND 2-FEET ON BOTH SIDES OF THE INTERSECTING PIPE OR CONDUIT. THE MATERIAL SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE WHILE OTHER BACKFILL IS PLACED. EXCESS MATERIAL SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY THE CONTRACTOR AT HIS EXPENSE. 22. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEANING UP THE WORK AREAS, REMOVING ALL MATERIALS AND DEBRIS, AND RESTORING ALL WORK AREAS TO ORIGINAL CONDITIONS. 23. ALL PIPE AND FITTINGS SHALL CONFORM TO THE FOLLOWING: A) DUCTILE IRON PIPE SHALL CONFORM TO AWWA C151, C105, AND C104.
B) PIPE FITTINGS SHALL BE DUCTILE IRON BELL AND SPIGOT FITTINGS CONFORMING TO AWWA C110 AND C111 OR AWWA C153. C) EACH LENGTH OF PIPE SHALL BE MARKED WITH THE APPLICABLE ASTM, PRESSURE CLASSIFICATION, NOMINAL PIPE SIZE, AND MANUFACTURER'S NAME OR TRADEMARK. D) A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FROM THE PIPE MANUFACTURER SHALL BE PROVIDED. E) PIPE SHALL NOT DEVIATE FROM STRAIGHT BY MORE THAN 1/16 INCH PER FOOT (CAMBER) WHEN THE MAXIMUM OFFSET IS MEASURED FROM THE CONCAVE SIDE OF THE PIPE. F) PIPE SHALL BE OF THE BELL AND SPIGOT TYPE. G) EXCAVATION OF TRENCHES SHALL INCLUDE THE REMOVAL OF ALL MATERIAL OF ANY NATURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE PIPE OR APPURTENANCES AND SHALL INCLUDE THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRENCH SHORING AND TIMBERING AND ALL NECESSARY WORK FOR DEWATERING, AS NECESSARY. GENERAL NOTES: PIPE SHALL BE STORED ON A SMOOTH BED. THE PIPE SHALL NOT BE DROPPED OR DRAGGED. STORED PIPE SHALL BE COVERED TO PROTECT IT FROM ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT (SUN'S RAYS). EMBEDMENT AND BEDDING MATERIALS EMBEDMENT MATERIALS (CLASS I, II, AND III) SHALL CONFORM TO PARAGRAPHS 6.1.1, 6.1.2 AND 6.1.3, ASTM D2321-83A MODIFIED AS FOLLOWS (MODIFICATION UNDERLINED): CLASS I - ANGULAR, 14 TO 1 IN., GRADED STONES, INCLUDING A NUMBER OF FILL MATERIALS THAT HAVE REGIONAL SIGNIFICANCE SUCH AS CORAL, SLAG, CINDERS, CRUSHED STONE, CRUSHED GRAVEL, AND CRUSHED SHELLS. SOIL TYPES GW AND GP ARE REQUIRED. CLASS II - COARSE SANDS AND GRAVELS WITH MAXIMUM PARTICLE SIZE OF 1 INCH, INCLUDING VARIOUSLY GRADED SANDS AND GRAVELS CONTAINING SMALL PERCENTAGES OF FINES, GENERALLY GRANULAR AND NON-COHESIVE, EITHER WET OR DRY. SOIL TYPES GW, SW, AND SP ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS. CLASS III - FINE SAND, SILTY SAND AND GRAVELS. SOIL TYPES SW, SP, SM AND GM ARE INCLUDED IN THIS CLASS. MAXIMUM PARTICLE SIZE IS 1 INCH. SOIL CLASSIFICATION IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, ASTM DESIGNATION D2487 AND D2488. NATIVE SOILS MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASSES I, II, AND III MATERIAL MAY BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY. ANY NATIVE EMBEDMENT MATERIALS NOT MEETING THESE CLASSIFICATIONS SHALL BE REPLACED BY IMPORTED MATERIALS THAT DO MEET THESE REQUIREMENTS. THE TRENCH BOTTOM SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FIRM, STABLE AND UNIFORM SUPPORT FOR THE FULL LENGTH OF PIPE. THE BOTTOM OF THE EXCAVATION SHALL BE OF A DEPTH OF AT LEAST 6-INCHES BELOW THE BOTTOM OF THE PIPE AND ALL PIPE FITTINGS, AS A MINIMUM. A 6-INCH THICK SAND BEDDING SHALL BE INSTALLED FOR THE PIPELINE AND SHALL BE A CLEAN, COARSE SAND WITH A SAND EQUIVALENT OF 30, MINIMUM. ANY PORTION OF THE TRENCH BOTTOM EXCAVATED BELOW GRADE SHALL BE BACKFILLED TO GRADE AND COMPACTED AS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FIRM PIPE SUPPORT. BEDDING PROCEDURE SHALL CONFORM TO PARAGRAPHS 8.1.1, 8.1.2, AND 8.1.3 OF ASTM D2321-83A AND THE FOLLOWING: A) CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A UNIFORMLY COMPACTED SAND BEDDING. IF THE BEDDING DOES NOT PROVIDE AN UNIFORMLY COMPACTED SURFACE AT THE TRENCH BOTTOM IT SHALL BE REPLACED AND RECOMPACTED. B) IMPORTED BEDDING MATERIAL SHALL BE PLACED AND COMPACTED TO 90% RELATIVE COMPACTION. FLOODING OR JETTING OF BEDDING IS NOT ALLOWED. C) AFTER PREPARATION OF TRENCH BOTTOM AND PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF THE PIPELINE, THE CITY SHALL INSPECT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRENCH. INSTALLATION OF PIPE, FITTINGS, HAUNCHING, AND BACKFILL OF PIPE ZONE PIPE EXPOSED TO THE SUN DURING SUMMER MONTHS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO COOL PRIOR TO PLACING PIPE ZONE BACKFILL IN TRENCH. ALLOWANCES SHALL BE MADE FOR THE MOVEMENT OF PIPE ALONG THE MAIN LINE AND AT THE LATERALS. FITTINGS SHALL BE SIZED TO RECEIVE TYPE OF PIPE USED. INSTALLATION OF FITTINGS SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTION MANUALS. PIPE INSTALLATION AND HAUNCHING SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM D2321, AWWA STANDARDS, AND THE FOLLOWING: A) ALL PIPE SHALL BE INSTALLED WITH A MINIMUM 12 IN. VERTICAL CLEARANCE TO ANY EXISTING PIPE OR CONDUIT. B) AFTER LAYING THE PIPE, HAUNCHING SHALL BE PLACED. CARE SHALL BE TAKEN TO PLACE MATERIAL UNDER THE HAUNCHES SO THAT IT PROVIDES ADEQUATE SIDE SUPPORT OF THE PIPE. MATERIAL SHALL BE PLACED TO THE SPRING LINE OF THE PIPE AND COMPACTED BY HAND OR MECHANICAL TAMPING IN 6-INCH THICK LIFTS. C) MATERIALS USED FOR HAUNCHING SHALL BE THE SAME CLASS AS USED FOR BEDDING. D) CARE SHALL BE EXERCISED IN PLACING HAUNCHING MATERIAL TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO OR DISPLACEMENT OF THE WATER PIPE. E) PRIOR TO PLACEMENT AND COMPACTION OF UPPER PIPE ZONE BACKFILL, THE CITY SHALL INSPECT THE PLACEMENT OF THE PIPING AND APPURTENANCES, HAUNCHING AND COMPACTION OF PIPE ZONE BACKFILL. F) INITIAL BACKFILL SHALL BE PLACED IN 6-INCH THICK LIFTS. COMPACT EACH STAGE OF HAUNCHING AND INITIAL BACKFILL BY HAND OR MECHANICAL TAMPING TO A MINIMUM OF 90% RELATIVE COMPACTION. EACH LIFT WILL BE TEST FOR COMPACTION AND SUBSEQUENT LIFTS SHALL NOT BE PLACED UNTIL THE PREVIOUS LIFT HAS MET THE SPECIFIED COMPACTION. IN NO CASE SHALL THE PIPE COME IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE COMPACTION EQUIPMENT. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BACKFILL A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES OVER THE PIPE PRIOR TO COMPACTING DIRECTLY OVER THE PIPE. G) MATERIALS USED FOR THE PIPE ZONE BACKFILL SHALL BE THE SAME CLASS AS THAT USED FOR HAUNCHING. H) COMPACTION METHODS USED BY THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY THE CITY ENGINEER. ANY PIPE COMPACTED BY METHODS OF COMPACTION NOT RECEIVING PRIOR APPROVAL BY THE SAME SHALL BE REMOVED AT THE CONTRACTOR'S EXPENSE. I) FLOODING OR JETTING IS NOT ALLOWED. J) TESTING OF HAUNCHING, PIPE ZONE, AND FINAL BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL BE DONE FOR EACH LIFT OF BACKFILL PLACED. A MINIMUM OF 5 TESTS PER 1,000 FEET OF PIPE INSTALLED, SHALL BE MADE. BACKFILL MATERIAL NOT MEETING COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE RE-COMPACTED. COSTS OF COMPACTION RE-TESTS DUE TO FAILED TEST RESULTS SHALL BE BORNE BY THE CONTRACTOR. K) HAND COMPACTION EQUIPMENT SHALL BE USED UNTIL THERE IS 2 FEET OF COMPACTED BACKFILL ABOVE THE TOP OF THE PIPE. ONCE THIS HAS BEEN ACHIEVED, FINAL BACKFILL MAY UTILIZE OTHER COMPACTION METHODS AS APPROVED BY THE ENGINEER. FILM WRAP POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC FILM WRAP SHALL BE PLACED AROUND ALL BURIED STEEL AND DUCTILE IRON PIPE, BURIED DUCTILE IRON VALVES, FLANGES, BOLTS, AND FITTINGS. THE POLYETHYLENE FILM SHALL BE OF VIRGIN POLYETHYLENE AND SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ASTM D-1248 FOR TYPE 1, CLASS A, GRADE E-1 AND ASTM D1238. THE POLYETHYLENE FILM SHALL BE 8 MILS THICKNESS. VALVES, FITTINGS, COUPLINGS, FLANGES, BOLTS, RESTRAINTS, AND ALL OTHER APPURTENANCES SHALL BE DOUBLE WRAPPED TO PROVIDE SIXTEEN MILS TOTAL FILM WRAP THICKNESS IN THESE AREAS. THE FILM AREA SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO FIRMLY ATTACH TO THE PIPE WITH POLYKEN 900. ANY SEAMS OR OPENINGS SHALL BE SEALED USING A TWO-INCH WIDE ADHESIVE TAPE SUCH AS POLYKEN 900 (POLYETHYLENE) OR APPROVED EQUAL. TESTING THE PIPELINE SHALL BE TESTED TO A MINIMUM HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE OF DESIGN PRESSURE OR PIPE CLASS. CLASS 350 PIPE SHALL BE TESTED TO A MINIMUM OF 150 PSIG. THE MINIMUM DURATION OF THE TEST SHALL BE FOUR HOURS. BEFORE APPLYING THE HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE, ALL ENTRAPPED AIR SHALL BE THOROUGHLY BLED OFF. FOR ALL TYPES OF WATER MAINS, THERE SHALL BE NO VISIBLE LEAKAGE AT ANY JOINT OR SECTION OF PIPE AND THE ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE FOR THE TOTAL LENGTHS OF ALL WATER MAINS UNDER TEST SHALL NOT EXCEED THAT AMOUNT SPECIFIED IN "AWWA C600" OR "AWWA M23" AS APPROPRIATE. ALL TESTS SHALL BE MADE IN THE PRESENCE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY. BACKFILL OVER JOINTS, VALVES OR FITTINGS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE INITIAL BACKFILL UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED, TESTED, AND APPROVED BY THE CITY. WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO COVER THE TRENCH AS SOON AS THE WATER MAIN IS LAID, THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CITY MAY PERMIT THE BACKFILLING TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO TESTING AND DISINFECTION. IF THE PIPE THEN TESTED EXCEEDS THE ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE, THE PIPE MUST BE UNCOVERED, REPAIRED, AND TESTED UNTIL IT MEETS THE ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE. FINAL BACKFILL ABOVE THE PIPE ZONE THE REMAINDER OF THE TRENCH BACKFILL SHALL CONFORM WITH CITY OF SHAFTER STANDARDS AND AS FOLLOWS: A) BACKFILL MATERIAL SHALL BE FREE OF ALL ROCKS OR LUMPS EXCEEDING SIX (6) INCHES MAXIMUM DIMENSION. NO ROCK OR LUMP EXCEEDING 1 INCH DIAMETER SHALL BE ALLOWED WITHIN 12" OF THE PIPE. B) FLOODING OR JETTING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. C) RESTORATION OF CONCRETE IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS CURBING, GUTTERS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER FACILITIES SHALL BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY, CALTRANS, AND COUNTY STANDARDS AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ENGINEER. PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT SHALL ALSO BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITHCITY, COUNTY, AND CALTRANS STANDARDS. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND COMPLYING WITH ALL REQUIRED PERMITS AS WELL AS PREPARING AND IMPLEMENTING A TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN. PIPELINE INSTALLATION NOTES:
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Alex Gonzalez, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT COMMENT
LETTER REGARDING THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD GENERAL
PLAN UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to prepare, finalize, and submit one or more comment letters to the City of Bakersfield regarding transportation, circulation, infrastructure, and other concerns identified in this report, together with any additional direction provided by the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The City of Bakersfield is currently conducting its review process for an update to its General Plan. The current public review and comment period is scheduled to conclude on September 17, 2026. The General Plan Update will establish Bakersfield’s long-term land use, circulation, and infrastructure framework and includes proposed changes to regional transportation facilities that directly connect with and affect the City of Shafter.
Bakersfield and Shafter share an interconnected regional transportation network serving residents, businesses, commuters, freight movement, and future development.
Several major transportation corridors extend between or through the two communities, and both cities have historically planned improvements based on a broader regional circulation network. Consequently, changes to the location, classification, or function of these facilities can affect traffic patterns, roadway capacity, infrastructure investments, and right-of-way needs beyond Bakersfield’s jurisdictional boundaries.
City staff is reviewing the draft General Plan Update, with particular attention to the proposed Circulation Element and its relationship to Shafter’s existing and planned transportation network. Staff’s review to date has identified three significant and interrelated regional transportation issues that warrant formal comment by the City.
West Beltway Realignment to Santa Fe Way
The first concern involves a significant change to the previously planned West Beltway.
The West Beltway was historically contemplated as a regional transportation corridor continuing north along its previous alignment, and Shafter has participated in planning
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for the corridor and has made long-range transportation and right-of-way decisions based, in part, on that anticipated regional facility.
Bakersfield’s proposed circulation plan appears to abandon the previously planned West Beltway alignment north of Santa Fe Way and instead shift the West Beltway’s regional transportation function to Santa Fe Way. Under the proposed network, the expressway would generally follow the Rudd Avenue alignment north to Kratzmeyer Road and then turn onto Santa Fe Way, with Santa Fe Way serving as the expressway corridor north toward Seventh Standard Road.
This represents a substantial change to the regional circulation framework previously contemplated by the affected jurisdictions. Shafter has planned improvements and preserved right-of-way based on the prior West Beltway alignment that may no longer serve the purpose originally anticipated. At the same time, shifting the regional transportation function to Santa Fe Way will redistribute traffic onto Santa Fe Way and connecting roadways within Shafter, including Zerker Road, potentially creating roadway capacity and improvement needs that were not contemplated under the previous regional circulation plan.
Santa Fe Way Expressway and Continued Connection to Northwest Bakersfield The proposed West Beltway realignment also raises a separate concern regarding the future of the existing Santa Fe Way connection into northwest Bakersfield. The proposed circulation plan designates Santa Fe Way as a future expressway from Seventh Standard Road south to approximately Kratzmeyer Road. At Kratzmeyer Road, the expressway turns south and generally follows the Rudd Avenue alignment.
This configuration makes the long-term function of Santa Fe Way south of Kratzmeyer Road unclear, including whether Shafter’s existing direct connection to northwest Bakersfield along Santa Fe Way would be maintained. Santa Fe Way currently provides an important and direct north-south connection between the two communities.
If the existing connection were eliminated or substantially altered, motorists traveling between Shafter and northwest Bakersfield and seeking to reach the Allen Road corridor could instead be directed to the future expressway along the Rudd Avenue alignment and required to travel approximately 1.5 miles along Rosedale Highway to reconnect with Allen Road. In addition to making travel between the communities less direct, such a configuration could place additional traffic demand on Rosedale Highway and other connecting facilities.
Staff believes that development of the future expressway should enhance the regional transportation network rather than eliminate an existing connection between Shafter and northwest Bakersfield. The General Plan should therefore expressly preserve a continuous Santa Fe Way connection between Shafter and northwest Bakersfield along its current alignment, even if the future expressway is developed along the Rudd Avenue alignment.
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Future Santa Fe Way and Seventh Standard Road Interchange The proposed use of Santa Fe Way as part of the regional expressway network also increases the importance of providing an effective connection between Santa Fe Way and Seventh Standard Road. Santa Fe Way provides a major north-south connection, while Seventh Standard Road serves as an important east-west regional corridor.
Currently, Seventh Standard Road crosses over Santa Fe Way without a full interchange providing direct access between the two facilities.
As development and traffic volumes increase in Shafter, northwest Bakersfield, and the surrounding area and particularly if Santa Fe Way is expected to assume a greater regional role as part of the proposed expressway network the ability to efficiently transfer traffic between these two corridors will become increasingly important.
Bakersfield’s draft Circulation Element does not appear to identify a future full interchange at Santa Fe Way and Seventh Standard Road. Staff believes the General Plan should recognize and preserve the opportunity for a future interchange and provide for coordination among Bakersfield, Shafter, Kern County, and other affected agencies regarding its long-term planning, design, and funding.
Staff recommends that the City formally communicate these concerns to Bakersfield through a comment letter submitted before the close of the public review period. The letter would address the issues identified above and allow staff to incorporate related circulation and infrastructure concerns identified through its continuing review or raised by the City Council.
Authorization at this time will allow the City Manager to finalize and submit the letter on behalf of the City and City Council prior to the September 17, 2026 comment deadline.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with submitting the comment letter. Staff time associated with reviewing the General Plan Update and preparing the City's comments will be absorbed within existing departmental resources. Long-term fiscal impacts associated with the proposed regional circulation changes have not been quantified at this time.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves the authorization for the City Manager to submit a comment letter regarding the City of Bakersfield General Plan Update, which is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
No
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Bakersfield 2045 GPU & PEIR Comment Letter - Draft
336 Pacific Avenue • Shafter, California 93263
September 1, 2026
City of Bakersfield
Attn: Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
RE: CITY OF SHAFTER COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT BAKERSFIELD 2045
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council:
The City of Shafter appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Draft Bakersfield 2045 General Plan Update. Shafter supports the City of Bakersfield's efforts to plan for its long-term growth and appreciates the opportunity for the two cities to continue working together on transportation and other issues that affect the broader region.
Because Bakersfield and Shafter share an interconnected transportation network, decisions regarding future growth and circulation in one community can have significant benefits and impacts in the other. Shafter's comments are intended to encourage continued regional coordination and help ensure that the transportation system planned for 2045 provides sufficient capacity to serve the anticipated growth of both communities, particularly if a previously planned regional route is removed and other facilities must assume its function.
In this spirit of collaboration, Shafter offers the following comments regarding regional circulation:
POTENTIAL ABANDONMENT OF THE WEST BELTWAY SEGMENT
The Draft General Plan appears to indicate abandonment of the previously planned West Beltway alignment between Santa Fe Way and 7th Standard Road. If Bakersfield intends to remove this segment from the long-term circulation plan, that would represent a significant change from prior regional transportation planning. The West Beltway was historically planned as a regional route, and Shafter has participated in planning the corridor, preserving right-of-way, and constructing portions of the planned route.
If this segment is abandoned without a coordinated alternative, the change could have direct consequences for Shafter. Portions already constructed and right-of-way previously reserved may
no longer serve their intended regional function, requiring Shafter to reevaluate prior investments and future land-use and transportation decisions.
Abandonment of this segment would also negatively affect Shafter's regional circulation by eliminating a planned route for Shafter residents, businesses, and freight traveling south into Bakersfield and toward Interstate 5. If no alternative connection is identified, additional traffic may be redirected to Santa Fe Way, Zerker Road, 7th Standard Road, and other roadways within Shafter that were not previously planned to carry the same volume of regional and freight traffic.
If Bakersfield elects to abandon the West Beltway segment between Santa Fe Way and 7th Standard Road, Shafter requests that the General Plan Update and Program EIR identify, evaluate, and address the regional alternatives needed to replace its planned function. The analysis should consider impacts to improvements already constructed or planned by Shafter, previously preserved right-of-way, southbound circulation into Bakersfield and toward Interstate 5, traffic redistribution onto Shafter roadways, and the improvements and funding needed to accommodate those demands before the segment is removed from the long-term circulation plan. 7TH STANDARD ROAD/SANTA FE WAY INTERCHANGE
Shafter encourages Bakersfield to consider the future expansion of the 7th Standard Road/Santa Fe Way interchange. This improvement becomes particularly important if the West Beltway segment between Santa Fe Way and 7th Standard Road is abandoned and traffic is redirected to other regional routes.
7th Standard Road is an important regional corridor serving traffic in both Bakersfield and Shafter.
With the anticipated growth in northern and northwestern Bakersfield, including the conversion of significant agricultural acreage to industrial uses, and continued development in Shafter, the importance of this interchange will continue to increase.
Shafter recommends that the General Plan Update and Program Environmental Impact Report:
• Evaluate the future capacity needs of the interchange under 2045 and cumulative conditions; • Identify the extent to which Bakersfield's planned growth contributes to those needs; • Identify improvements that may be necessary as development occurs; and • Consider appropriate funding and timing mechanisms for those improvements.
The analysis should also consider how traffic could be redistributed if the West Beltway segment is abandoned or if interchange improvements are not implemented, and whether that could increase traffic on roads serving Shafter.
CHERRY AVENUE AS THE NORTH-SOUTH REGIONAL EXPRESSWAY
Shafter's primary circulation concern is ensuring that a viable north-south regional expressway connection is identified if the West Beltway segment between Santa Fe Way and 7th Standard Road is abandoned.
Shafter supports Cherry Avenue as the preferred alternative north-south regional expressway corridor serving the Shafter/Bakersfield area if the West Beltway segment is not maintained. While
a West Beltway connection has historically been contemplated through Shafter, right-of-way constraints and existing and planned development within both Bakersfield and Shafter make identifying a practical alternative particularly important. Shafter believes Cherry Avenue provides the best opportunity to create a new north-south regional connection.
If Bakersfield abandons the West Beltway segment, Shafter recommends that Cherry Avenue, rather than Santa Fe Way, be identified as the preferred north-south regional expressway corridor and “City Truck Route.” Santa Fe Way will continue to serve an important regional and local function, and Shafter supports improvements to the 7th Standard Road/Santa Fe Way interchange.
However, directing the regional expressway function through Santa Fe Way could increase traffic through Shafter's urban core and place additional demands on an existing corridor. By contrast, routing the regional expressway through Cherry Avenue would provide additional capacity and a separate route for regional and freight traffic rather than concentrating additional traffic on existing corridors. This is particularly important given the projected growth of industrial use in northwest Bakersfield contemplated by the General Plan Update.
CONNECTION BETWEEN THE SANTA FE WAY AND CHERRY AVENUE
EXPRESSWAYS
Bakersfield's proposed circulation plan designates Santa Fe Way as an expressway that terminates at 7th Standard Road. Shafter's circulation planning identifies Cherry Avenue as a north-south expressway extending to 7th Standard Road. If the West Beltway segment is abandoned and Cherry Avenue is relied upon as the alternative regional expressway, the General Plan Update and Program EIR should explain how Bakersfield's Santa Fe Way expressway is intended to connect to and function with the Cherry Avenue expressway.
Any connection designed to carry expressway-to-expressway traffic between Santa Fe Way and Cherry Avenue would be a major regional facility, not a minor local connection. Depending on its alignment and design, such a facility could adversely affect the nearby cemetery and residents along the Santa Fe Way corridor through increased traffic and noise, changes in access and safety, and potential right-of-way impacts.
Shafter requests that Bakersfield not rely on an assumed connection between these expressways without first identifying feasible alignments and evaluating their environmental and community effects. The Program EIR should compare the connection with other regional alternatives and address the cemetery, residential, circulation, access, safety, noise, and right-of-way impacts in coordination with Shafter.
EVALUATING REGIONAL ALTERNATIVES IF THE WEST BELTWAY IS ABANDONED If the West Beltway segment between Santa Fe Way and 7th Standard Road is abandoned, Cherry Avenue, Santa Fe Way, the 7th Standard Road/Santa Fe Way interchange, and other potential connections should be evaluated as parts of a coordinated regional alternative. Cherry Avenue and Santa Fe Way should be viewed as complementary components of the regional transportation network, but not interchangeable alternatives for the regional expressway.
The Program EIR should evaluate these alternatives together and consider how different circulation scenarios would affect traffic throughout the region. The analysis should consider:
• Traffic generated by future development in northern Bakersfield; • Future development in Shafter;
• Freight and truck movement;
• The feasibility, alignment, and community impacts of connecting the Santa Fe Way and Cherry Avenue expressways;
• Traffic redistribution resulting from abandonment of the West Beltway segment, including traffic on Cherry Avenue, Santa Fe Way, 7th Standard Road, Zerker Road, and other regional corridors;
• Impacts to roads and intersections within Shafter; and • The benefits of providing multiple north-south regional connections.
This analysis would help both cities determine which alternative connections and improvements must be preserved, planned, and funded if the West Beltway segment is removed from the longterm circulation system.
CONCLUSION
Shafter appreciates Bakersfield's efforts to plan for the City's future and looks forward to continued collaboration between our communities.
From Shafter's perspective, an important objective of the 2045 General Plan should be to create additional regional transportation capacity rather than relying primarily on existing corridors to accommodate future growth. If the West Beltway segment between Santa Fe Way and 7th Standard Road is abandoned, the alternatives needed to replace its regional function must be addressed. For that reason, Shafter supports:
• Expansion of the 7th Standard Road/Santa Fe Way interchange to accommodate future regional demand; and
• Continued preservation and advancement of Cherry Avenue as the preferred north-south regional expressway corridor and “City Truck Route.”
If Bakersfield elects to abandon the West Beltway segment, Shafter requests that the final General Plan Update and Program EIR identify and address a coordinated set of alternatives. This should include expansion of the 7th Standard Road/Santa Fe Way interchange, continued preservation and advancement of Cherry Avenue, effects on Shafter's prior investments and preserved right-ofway, southbound circulation into Bakersfield and toward Interstate 5, and the resulting traffic demands on Santa Fe Way, Zerker Road, and other Shafter roadways.
The final General Plan Update and Program EIR should also identify how Bakersfield's planned Santa Fe Way expressway, which terminates at 7th Standard Road, would connect to Shafter's Cherry Avenue expressway extending to 7th Standard Road. Any expressway-scale connection must evaluate and address its potential effects on the nearby cemetery and residents along the Santa Fe Way corridor.
Under that scenario, Shafter respectfully recommends that the final General Plan identify Cherry Avenue as the preferred regional expressway corridor and “City Truck Route” rather than redirecting that function to Santa Fe Way. At the same time, Shafter recognizes the important role Santa Fe Way will continue to play in the regional transportation network.
The City believes that maintaining both corridors, improving the interchange, and addressing them as part of a coordinated regional transportation strategy will provide greater flexibility, distribute future traffic more effectively, and better serve the long-term needs of both Bakersfield and Shafter.
Shafter appreciates the opportunity to provide these comments and looks forward to working collaboratively with Bakersfield and other regional partners to develop a transportation system that supports continued growth and prosperity throughout the region.
Please include these comments in the administrative record for the General Plan and associated environmental review.
Respectfully,
CITY OF SHAFTER
Lance Lippincott
City Manager
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Ravi Pudipeddi, City Engineer
SUBJECT: VACATION OF A WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT PROVIDED BY WONDERFUL COMPANY FOR APNS 091-253-01 & 091-253-02
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; and adopt Resolution 3116, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter to Order the Vacation of the Water Pipeline Easement.
BACKGROUND
The Wonderful Company is constructing street and public utilities for the extension of Express Avenue and Burbank Street within Wonderful Industrial Park. Part of the improvements include rerouting of the 18-inch water main used as the primary feed for the City's water tank and booster station located on Express Avenue. The water main was installed by the City forces in 2001. A portion of the water main cuts across the property that Wonderful Company now wishes to develop. The replacement main has been successfully reconstructed within the future street right of way. The initial easement dedication and a subsequent vacation of a portion of the water pipeline easement have been attached herewith. This vacation is for the remaining portion of the easement from the initial easement dedication.
FISCAL IMPACT
All costs for the vacation will be borne by the Wonderful Company. Upon recording of the vacation, the City will no longer be financially responsible for the vacated land and improvements. The Wonderful Company will assume those costs and responsibilities.
These savings are not expected to have a material financial impact on the City and will revert to the City's Water Fund.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves vacating an unused and unimproved easement, which is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes
VACATION OF A WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT PROVIDED BY WONDERFUL COMPANY FOR APNS 091-253-01 & 091-253-02
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 3116
2. Exhibits A & B of Resolution No. 3116
3. Water Pipeline Easement - Doc 0199041359
4. Vacation-Doc#218114156-Resolution 2613
RESOLUTION NO. 3116
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER TO ORDER
THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Shafter, California, order the vacation of a portion of the “Water Pipeline Easement” recorded March 24, 1999 in Document #0199041359 of official records in the Office of the Kern County Recorder, said vacated portion also being located in the City of Shafter, County of Kern, State of California, and more particularly described in Exhibits A and B, attached hereto and made a part hereof. The City Council of the City of Shafter hereby elects to proceed under the provisions of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Streets and Highways Code ("Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law").
SECTION 2. That this vacation is being made pursuant to Section 8333(c) of the California Streets and Highways Code, which specifically allows the vacation of a public service easement if the easement has been superseded by relocation and there are no other public facilities located within the easement.
SECTION 3. That from and after the date this resolution is recorded, the portion of the “Water Pipeline Easement” herein described no longer constitutes a street, highway, or public service easement.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this resolution and shall cause the same to be recorded in the office of the Kern County Recorder within fifteen (15) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED 1st day of September, 2026 ______________________________
Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that, in accordance with section 8335(b), that all entities having any right, title, or interest in the public service easement being vacated have been notified of this action. ______________________________________________
Ravi Pudipeddi
City Engineer
ENTITIES NOTIFIED:
PROPERTY OWNER: WONDERFUL NUT ORCHARDS
AFFECTED UTILITIES: CITY OF SHAFTER PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
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WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT
FOR A VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, the receipt ofw~Jd1 ;~ he,~b~· "~k;;;,.,.:._,_lgeoi, Paramount Fanning Company, L.P.,
a Califumia limited pannership, hereby grants to the CITY OF SHAFTER, a California municipal corporation, a non-e>cclusive eanement in gross to construct, operate, maintain, replace, and construct additional, water pipelines (the "Pipeline") for the transportation of water, over, under, thrcug.'i aiid along the strips of land located in the unincorporated area of Kem County, California, described in Exlubit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference (the "Easement") and depicted in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and incorpo'11"ted by r~er~ncc· tog~~he:- 7-:'itt~ .1 !L:,..!.;.t; to rc~nab!; ust;; it1nes <iii.:i , u"u" on \:irantor's adjacent property for ingress and egress to and from the Easement and pipeline, and to reasonably use Grantor's abutting property for construction-related purposes wh<ii ccnstro.1cth;g lhe Pipeline (which right shall terminate upon completion of the construction of the pipeline, but in no event to extend beyond sixty (60) days following the commencement of such construction on Grantor's property or June 15, 1999, whichever shall occur first). The foregoing shall not prevent or limit Grantor's right to close any lanes or roads on Grantor's adjacent property by termination, abandonment, or other means, nnr sh!!!! &.a.~tc~ ;;cquire ar.y fighi to demand title continuance nf11ny ~~~!'! !~~== ~=- :.:;;.,:!,;, ilu1 :-tiu1ii •:::-v..,ntor nave a..YJy cbligatioii lo maintain any such ianes or roads.
The term "Grantor" as used herein shall include the plural !IS well as the singular numbt;r and ihe word. "He" shali include the feminine and neuter gentfPr ~~ ti:!~ :!!:~ ~:y ~~.
The foregoing grant of easement is to be SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS A.ND COND!T!ONS:
I. Con51ructjoo of Pipeline. The pipeline shall be constructed to have no less than four ( 4) feet •
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Grantor may post and keep posted on the Easement area notices of non-responsibility. Grantee's construction of the Pipcline and any subsequent maintenance, repair, improvement or wo•~ rpfat..,! th~n ~h~J~ ~ "'r!~!!!~ ~: ~v;.~ii:t ~.,;ii:i a.Jij iAW, ordinance, ruie or regulation which is now in force or effect, or which may hereinafter be enacted, promulgated or adopted by federal, state or local authority, Grantee shall, at Grantee's cost, comply with all laws, ordinances, rules or regulations applir.able to the Pipeline and the Easement area. Wrth reference to any activity performed by Grantee on the Easement and adjacent areas, Grantee agrees to perform said activity in an expeditious manner consistent with sound construction guidelines and practices, and to not interfere with Grantor's operAtion~ o~ th~ P~se~:z:t .i.;;.l u.Jj.;;..::o_:!;.t E.;::~.
2. Limjted Use. The Pipeline shall be used solely for the transportation of water, and no other materials, including without limitation petroleum products or hazardous materials, will be transported in the Pipeline or any replacements thereof.
3. Tenn of Benefit• and Bua!ens. The easement granted herein is for the perpetual benefit of Gtuntee, to have and to hold forevllr, under and subject to the terms and conditions contained herein.
All provisions of this instrument, including the benefits and burdens, are intPnded to run with th~ la i1l aiid ari?: hir·•.!'.ng ;J;_,un a.'1d S!·SH t.nure to the 1espt.~t1ve heirs, successors, assigns and tenants of Grantor and Grantee.
4. B"l!e!'Y"tion ofRiibts. This grant of easement is subject to all existing conditions, restrictions, reservations, easements, servitudes, and rights of way of record.
Grantor reserves the right to (I) use any surface or subsurface areas, provided such use does not subst..a.~tially interfere with Grantee's use of the E~~e!!!; !2) ~:.:.!:-: the rck;cai.ivri, at CYTantee' s sole c;;st cf ali or part of the Pipeline installed by Grantee; however, Grantor shall provide a mutually acceptable alternative easement for all the relocated Pipeline; and (3) improve the Easement area surface, including without limitation the surfacing of any roadways.
C'T111ntnr, !!~ h~..r:, ~~:;~•.;. @.,;~i:; m1U cenants~ m the exerc!se cf its rights to any use of the surface or subsurface areas within Grantee's easement shall be fully responsible for the protection of Grantee's facilities, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer cf the Citj of Shafter. Such uses wou!d include but a:e not Urrtlted t!'": th~- in:;tal!ation. ofu1Hje1K1ou11<l !1ipP.iinPc ~~ :;:;;:.;~'7.il"ui. structures, and the construction of railway and spur track facilities and appurtenant structures. •
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5. Grantee Maintem.nc:e Qh!ian•inns lli~'ltec :;hall have roe cbligativn what~otvc::1 iu maintain the surfiice area within the easement, except to th~ extent that Grantee shall restore the surface area to its original condition after initial construction of Pipeline, as provided for in section I of this agreement. Grantee further agrees to restore the surface area to the condition as it was found upon completion of any maintenance, or other uses as provided for by this agreement, to the Pipeline.
6. Grantee Indemnjfi~. Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Granter, its agents, officers, employees, attorneys, successors, representatives and assigns from any claims, actions, liabilities, damages, and costs (including reasonable attomevs' fees) that,.,.;,., out nf nr ;"· conneaion w1il1 liie use by the Grantee, its agents, n:presentatives, or employees of the Easement area or any roads, lanes, or rights-of-way on the lands adjacent thereto, except to the extent that such claims, actions, liabilities, damages, and costs are due to the willful acts or omissions of Granter, its tenants, agents, representatives, or employees, Grantee shall be responsible for the cost of relocating, reconstructing, replacing, or protecting existing improvements rightfully installed within the Easement area or adjacent property at any time as may be necessary due to the exercise of Grantee's rights h~-;;~~;~~r. i\ii ;.;f ~ui;h v1vrk shaii be Uoni:: 111 ~uch a manner as to assure continuation of service of any improvements to be relocated.
In addition to t.'ie foregoing, Grantee shail pay to the person entitled thereto the fair market value of any existing crops and gr·1>wing agricultural improvements which are damaged as a direct result of the exercise of any rights herein within ninety (90) days after such damage is incurred.
7. Enc.amen! Subject Io Existjna Rjahts. The Easement and other rights of Grantee set forth herein are su~iect to all existing structures; fencing. C.f'.!1J1ls. irrigp..Jion d!tche~. laterals. oir.eiines. roads ; ... ,.,., highways, raiJToaas, electncal transmission Pipeline and telephone and telegraph lines and to all future uses which do not, directly or indirectly, interfere with or endanger the exercise of the rights of Gnwiee, inciuding ' not iimited to the right to use the lands subject to said easements for agricultural purposes (« .:ept as provided for herein). and for private roadway, fencing, ditches, laterals or pipelines (including pipelines crossing Grantee's underground Pipeline).
8. Grantee Insurance. Grantee, at its expense. shall at all time~ carry genera.1 co!nprehen~ive habHity and p!operty !!'!sura.'lce ·.·.~th ?imit:; cf liability adtquii!lc iu cover (irant~.ei~ activities on the Easement area and Grantor's adjacent property and Grantee's indemnification obligations herein, but in no event shall the policy limit of any such insurance be less than Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00), and any such policies shall name Grantor an. additional insured. Grantee, at its expanse, shaii carry, or cause to be carried, during the construction of the Pi~PlinP, r.n .. r•P nr construct1on msuranc.e with!! liability lil?'jt cf not less than Two Million Doll11rs ($2,000,000,00) and name Grantor as an additional insured, and workers' compensation insurance covering all persons employed in <-.cr.n~ticn ·:rith the construction of tht Pipc:iine and with respect to whom death or bvdily ia1jwy \;iiilrim c.ouic;i bt: ~s~rte-0 against (!ranter, the Easement or CJ1"~1tor's adja~nt property. •
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In the event Grantee abandons the Pipeline, Grantee shall execute and deliver a Quitclaim Deed conveying all its right, title and interest in and to the Easement to Grantor, Upon Grantee's abandonment, and at Gfliiitor's electior~ Grantee shall remove all of the Pipeline within thirty (30) days after Grantor's request, and shall restore the Easement area and adjacent property to its pre-existing condition. In the event Grantor elects not to have Grantee remove all of the Pipeline, then all such Pipeline ehall become the property of Grant or free of cost to Grant or.
I 0. Attorneys' Fees. In the event of any controversy, claim, or dispute between the parties arising out of or relating to this instrument or the breach thereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled to rewvcr from the oLhtir pai-1.1 it~iaabie expcHf;C~, auvrncy::> fees, and cos~s. •
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Paramount Farming Company, L.P.
President
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Joseph Macllvaine
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CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
(Government Code Section 27281)
This is to certify that the interest in real property conveyed by the '.Vater Pipeline Easement dated March 12, 1999, from Paramount Farming Company, L.P., to the CITY OF SHAFTER, a California Municipal Corporation, is hereby accepted for public purposes by order of the City Council of the authorized officer.
Cl1Y OF SHAFl'ER
~ci~ By:~~JL,j)=~~~~~~~~~~~~~~- ~hn D. Guinn, City Manager AITEST:
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Marco Martinez, City Attorney, Rachel Zermeno, Community Engagement Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SHAFTER AND SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL
DREAMS OVER DRUGS CLUB TO PROMOTE SUICIDE
PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines; adopt Resolution No. 3115, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Shafter Approving a Partnership between the City of Shafter and the Shafter High School, Dreams Over Drugs Club to promote Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness in the City of Shafter.
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2026, members of the Shafter High School Dreams Over Drugs Club attended the Shafter City Council meeting. They presented information regarding suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and the importance of increasing the visibility of crisis resources available to members of the community. Dreams Over Drugs expressed a desire to work with the City to create greater awareness of mental health resources and suicide prevention efforts throughout the community. As part of its presentation, the student-led organization proposed placing signs throughout the City promoting the availability of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The proposed partnership allows the City to support a student-led community initiative while increasing awareness of an existing, nationally available crisis resource. The effort aims to promote hope, encourage individuals to seek help when needed, and make crisis resources more visible and accessible to residents and visitors.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support to individuals experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis, as well as those concerned about someone else. Residents can access the service by calling or texting 988 or through online chat. Increasing awareness of 988 can help connect community members with immediate crisis support and resources when they are needed most.
Under the proposed resolution, the City would establish a cooperative partnership with Dreams Over Drugs to support community-wide suicide prevention and mental health awareness efforts, including the following:
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHAFTER AND
SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL DREAMS OVER DRUGS CLUB TO PROMOTE SUICIDE PREVENTION
AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
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• Support efforts to increase awareness of suicide prevention, mental health resources, hope, and available crisis services.
• Coordinate with Dreams Over Drugs on the development and implementation of a public-awareness sign program promoting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline within the City of Shafter.
• Authorize the placement of 988 awareness signs on selected City right-of-way infrastructure where appropriate.
• All proposed sign locations would remain subject to review and prior approval by the City Traffic Engineer and compliance with applicable City standards, trafficcontrol requirements, and safety regulations. • The City would retain responsibility for determining the appropriate location, design, installation, maintenance, and removal of signs placed on City property or infrastructure.
This approach allows the City to support the initiative while ensuring that any signage installed within the public right-of-way meets applicable standards and does not create traffic or safety concerns.
FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves approval of a resolution between the City and Shafter High School to establish a cooperative partnership with Dreams Over Drugs to support communitywide suicide prevention and mental health awareness efforts, which is an organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. 3115
RESOLUTION NO. 3115
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER
APPROVING A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF SHAFTER AND THE
SHAFTER HIGH SCHOOL, DREAMS OVER DRUGS CLUB TO PROMOTE SUICIDE
PREVENTION AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS IN THE CITY OF SHAFTER WHEREAS, the City of Shafter ("City") recognizes that suicide prevention, mental health awareness, access to crisis resources, and the promotion of hope and community support are matters affecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, on August 18, 2026, members of the Dreams Over Drugs Club of Shafter High School ("Dreams Over Drugs") attended a meeting of the Shafter City Council and made a presentation concerning suicide prevention efforts and the importance of increasing awareness of mental health and crisis resources available to members of the community; and WHEREAS Dreams Over Drugs seeks to increase awareness of mental health resources in the community, create opportunities to interrupt suicidal thoughts, promote hope, and support, and encourage community-wide suicide prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, Dreams Over Drugs has suggested awareness efforts be focused on the placement of signs in the City advertising the availability of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline; and WHEREAS, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national service providing free and confidential support to persons experiencing suicidal crisis or mental health-related emotional distress twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, throughout the United States and its territories, and is accessible by call, text, and online chat; and WHEREAS, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline was launched in 2005 with a federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration ("SAMHSA"), and in 2022 the national Lifeline transitioned to the easy-to-remember three-digit number 988 following federal legislation and Federal Communications Commission action designating 988 as the nationwide number for suicide prevention and mental health crisis services; and WHEREAS, SAMHSA continues to play a central role in supporting and administering the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and the Lifeline currently consists of a national network of more than 200 local, independent, and state crisis centers; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that increasing the visibility and public awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline may help individuals experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis, or individuals concerned about another person, more readily identify and access an available crisis resource; and
WHEREAS, Section 14.20(C) of the City of Shafter Development Code authorizes the placement of "[a]ny public notice or warning required by a valid and applicable federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance" and recognizes that the City has a compelling interest in permitting such signs in order to comply with applicable laws, promote public safety, and promote public awareness of issues affecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and
Shafter City Council Resolution No. 3115
September 1, 2026
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish a cooperative partnership with Dreams Over Drugs to support community-wide suicide prevention and mental health awareness efforts, while retaining responsibility for determining the appropriate location, design, installation, maintenance, and removal of signs placed on City property or infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that authorizing the City Manager to place 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signs on selected City right-of-way infrastructure, subject to approval by the City Traffic Engineer and compliance with applicable City standards and traffic-safety requirements, will advance the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City of Shafter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Shafter as follows:
SECTION 1: The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves and supports a partnership between the City of Shafter and the Dreams Over Drugs Club of Shafter High School for the purpose of promoting suicide prevention, mental health awareness, access to crisis resources, hope, and community support.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to coordinate with Dreams Over Drugs regarding the development and implementation of a 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline public-awareness sign program within the City of Shafter.
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, is hereby authorized to place 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signs on selected City right-of-way infrastructure, subject to the prior approval of the City Traffic Engineer.
SECTION 6: This Resolution shall take effect immediately after its adoption on the date hereof and shall remain in place until rescinded by resolution of the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED 1st day of September, 2026 ______________________________
Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY OF SHAFTER
CITY COUNCIL REPORT
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Dennis Fidler, Building Official
SUBJECT: ENACT ORDINANCE NOS. 783 AND 784 REPEALING AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE SHAFTER
MUNICIPAL CODE AS FOLLOWS: 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10,
15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34, 15.36,
15.40, 15.44, & 15.52 OF TITLE 15 (CODE OF BUILDING
REGULATIONS) OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 9 ADDING CHAPTER 9.48 RELATING TO
SLEEPING IN PUBLIC PLACES OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL
CODE
RECOMMENDATION
Council find the action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines; and conduct a public hearing and receive public comment; introduce Ordinance 783 for second reading; and enact Ordinance 783, an Ordinance of the City of Shafter Repealing and Adding New Chapters of Title 15 (“Code Of Building Regulations”) of the Shafter Ordinance Code as Follows: 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10,
15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34, 15.36, 15.40, 15.44, & 15.52 which includes Adoption of the California Building Standards Code, as modified, to provide a new code of Building Regulations; and introduce Ordinance 784 for second reading; enact Ordinance 784, an Ordinance of the City of Shafter Amending Title 9 of the Shafter Ordinance Code by Adding a new Chapter 9.48 Relating to Sleeping in Public Places.
BACKGROUND
On August 18, 2026, the City Council introduced Ordinance Nos. 783 and 784 for first reading, adopted findings that the proposed local amendments to the California Building Standards Code are reasonable and necessary due to local climatic, topographic, and geological conditions, and set September 1, 2026, as the date for the public hearing and consideration of the ordinances for second reading and adoption. A notice of public hearing was properly advertised and posted.
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18938(b), building standards contained in the 2025 California Building Standards Code consists of various model codes which are modified by various state agencies, including but not limited to, the Department of Housing and Community Development, Office of the State Fire Marshal, Department of Health Services, California Energy Commission, and the Division of the State Architect.
ENACT ORDINANCE NOS. 783 AND 784 REPEALING AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE AS FOLLOWS: 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12,
15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34, 15.36, 15.40, 15.44, & 15.52 OF TITLE 15 (CODE OF BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9 ADDING CHAPTER 9.48 RELATING TO SLEEPING IN PUBLIC PLACES OF THE
SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE
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The 2025 California Building Standards Code incorporates, among other model codes and standards, provisions based on the 2024 International Building Code, 2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Fire Code, 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, and the 2024 International Existing Building Code.
Sections 13143.5 and 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code provide local jurisdictions with an opportunity during the local adoption process to make reasonable and necessary changes to the California Building Standards Code. To make amendments to the codes, other than administrative changes, your Council adopted Resolution 3111 that the amendments are reasonable and necessary because of the local climatic, topographic, and geological conditions for the proposed changes. State law permits local jurisdictions to adopt amendments to the California Building Standards Code when the amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions and the applicable statutory findings and filing requirements are satisfied. The proposed amendments are intended to maintain or enhance the level of regulation applicable within the City and, except as otherwise authorized by state law, do not reduce or eliminate state-mandated building standards.
For ease of review, Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 783 identifies new language with underlining and deleted language with strikeout.
For ease of review, Exhibit A to Ordinance No. 784 identifies new language with underlining and adds Chapter 9.48, relating to sleeping in public places. The purpose of the new chapter is to establish reasonable and enforceable regulations governing sleeping in public places while maintaining access to public streets, sidewalks, parks, and other public areas for their intended uses and protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
FISCAL IMPACT
No budget action is needed with the approval of this item. The cost of incorporating the new building codes into the City’s municipal code is nominal and can be accommodated within the adopted 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget.
CEQA ANALYSIS
The action is not a “project” as defined by Section 15378(b)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines because the action updates pertinent City code to follow recent changes to the California Building Standards Code and adding regulations concerning sleeping in public places, which constitutes general policy and procedure making and does not have the potential to result in a physical change to the environment.
ENACT ORDINANCE NOS. 783 AND 784 REPEALING AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE AS FOLLOWS: 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12,
15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34, 15.36, 15.40, 15.44, & 15.52 OF TITLE 15 (CODE OF BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING CHAPTER 9 ADDING CHAPTER 9.48 RELATING TO SLEEPING IN PUBLIC PLACES OF THE
SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE
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APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Yes
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 783 Amending Title 15 (Code of Building Regulations)
2. Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 783
3. Exhibit B of Ordinance No. 783 Amendments to Building Code of Regulations
4. Ordinance No. 784 Adding Chapter 9.48 Relating to Sleeping in Public Places
5. Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 784 Additions to Chapter 9.48
ORDINANCE NO. 783
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE SHAFTER MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND ADDING NEW CHAPTERS OF TITLE 15 (“CODE OF BUILDING REGULATIONS”) OF THE SHAFTER ORDINANCE CODE AS FOLLOWS: 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10,
15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34, 15.36, 15.40, 15.44, and 15.52 WHICH
INCLUDES ADOPTION OF THE CALFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, AS
MODIFIED, TO PROVIDE A NEW CODE OF BUILING REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council has studied and considered voiding Ordinance No. 743 (Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34, 15.36,
15.40, 15.44, & 15.52 of Title 15 of the Shafter Municipal Code) and adding a new Title 15 to the Shafter Municipal Code as depicted in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinance as though fully set forth herein, and has determined that in order to enforce health and safety laws applicable to buildings and construction in the City of Shafter, it is necessary to approve Ordinance No. 783; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopts the findings that the local amendments to the California Building Standards Code are reasonable and necessary due to local climatic, topographic, and geological conditions as depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made part of the adopted findings; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed public hearing upon Ordinance No. 783 was held by the City Council of the City of Shafter on September 1, 2026 at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAFTER DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Shafter Municipal Code is hereby amended by voiding Ordinance No. 743 (Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.08, 15.10, 15.12, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24, 15.26, 15.28, 15.32, 15.34,
15.36, 15.40, 15.44, and 15.52 of Title 15 of the Shafter Municipal Code) and adding a new Title 15 to the Shafter Municipal Code as depicted in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and made a part of this Ordinances as though fully set forth herein, by adoption of Ordinance No. 783 by the City Council of the City of Shafter.
SECTION 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinances, and each section, subsection, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Shafter City Council Ordinance No. 783
September 1, 2026
SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption, and within fifteen days after such adoption shall be published once in the Shafter Press, a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Shafter, together with the names of members of the City Council voting for and against the same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 1st DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026.
__________________________________
Chad Givens, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Yazmina Pallares, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Marco A. Martinez, City Attorney
Exhibit - A
STATEMENT OF
LOCAL FINDINGS
SHAFTER CODE OF
BUILDING REGULATIONS
STATEMENT OF LOCAL FINDINGS
The State of California has adopted portions of the Model Codes, which became Part of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, titled the California Building Standards Code. Sections 13143.5 and 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code authorize the City to make amendments which are considered reasonably necessary modifications based on local topographical, geological or climatic conditions.
In accordance with Section 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code, local amendments have been made to the 2022 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code based on appropriate findings. The attached table identifies the relevant sections of the Shafter Code of Building Regulations, as well as the corresponding section in the appropriate California Code. A summary of the amendment is identified, as well as a reference to the appropriate finding(s) indicated below.
I. CLIMATIC
A. Various areas of Kern County are subject to extreme cold temperatures, including heavy snows and ice. These conditions result in delayed response for emergency equipment. Extended periods of freezing conditions are not uncommon, resulting in freezing piping systems, as well as external pressures exerted on foundations and underground installations. Severe winter weather would preclude building occupants from leaving a window or door open to provide for fresh air during the use of the unvented heater. This operation would create an oxygen deficient atmosphere and could result in death to the occupants.
B. Various areas of Kern County are subject to extreme wind. Santa Ana winds are prevalent and 70 mph (fastest mile) winds are common at any time of the year. This results in frequent movement and shifting of buildings, structures, and associated systems serving those facilities.
These conditions cause drying of vegetation and an increased fire danger.
This predisposes the area to large destructive fires with great potential of damage to structures.
C. Kern County receives an average rainfall of less than 6 inches. Heavy storms are very infrequent and precipitation events from a given storm are typically minimal.
D. Actual climate conditions and historical weather data within the subject area much better reflect conditions of climate zone 13.
E. Ken County is susceptible to extended periods of Tule fog. These conditions cause loss of visibility. Tule fog can affect 2/3 of Kern County at a time. This condition often results in multiple vehicle accidents which will
commit emergency resources for extended periods of time, as well as create driving difficulties for emergency equipment resulting in delayed response times to fires and other emergencies.
F. Dry climate conditions and high winds contribute to the rapid spread of fire, even small fires. These rapidly spreading fires create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of from fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for building occupants and by containing and controlling the spread of fire.
G. Wintertime conditions can include snow and freezing temperatures. These conditions inhibit rapid response for emergency equipment. Built-in fire protection and improved access requirements attempt to mitigate this situation.
II. TOPOGRAPHIC
A. Kern County has several regions with natural slopes in excess of 40%.
Many structures include basements, retaining walls, or stepped foundations. In addition, the steep terrain will restrict fire apparatus response and result in delayed response times by the Fire Department, in addition to creating a rapid fire spread situations that will threaten structures and neighboring communities.
B. Kern County has several man-made topographical features that restrict fire apparatus response and result in delayed response times by the Fire Department. Traffic circulation is very poor, resulting in slow responses by emergency personnel. The county is traversed by numerous canals, irrigation ditches, railroads, etc., that also inhibit emergency response. The initial stages of a fire are the most critical, and this amendment could allow the fire department to respond to the scene. delayed response times to an emergency can endanger lives and property.
C. Many areas within the county are not served by municipal sewers. Private disposal systems are common. Certain parcels experience difficulties providing the required disposal area and expansion areas unless all or part of the disposal fields can be installed under paved areas, such as parking areas or driveways. As a practical consideration, an increase in the area of disposal fields under pavements is more effective than prohibiting them categorically.
D. Kern County is the third largest county in the state consisting of approximately 8,200 square miles. Response times by fire apparatus can be lengthy to isolated locations, and much of the county is located in the
State Responsibility Area or Wildland-Urban Interface area which contains heavy vegetative fuels and challenging terrain.
E. The topography in Kern County lends itself to heavy agricultural use. This amendment to allow agricultural fireworks was added to accommodate the The general topography within the County is conducive to the use of agricultural fireworks to scare-off birds and other animals. The agricultural uses are normally in remote or scarcely populated areas. The use of agricultural fireworks to discourage wildlife from eating the crops is an acceptable procedure in these topographic conditions.
F. Kern County has several man-made topographical features that restrict fire apparatus response. The farming community has constructed many surface canals to provide water for agricultural operations. Additionally, the County is served by several major railways which divide communities and regions. Travel across these obstructions can cause delayed response to fires and other emergencies which is partly mitigated by the installation of built-in fire protection and other protection measure to protect occupants and property.
G. Topography of the county restricts or slow the operation of fire apparatus.
The fire hydrants would be necessary to assist the emergency crews and provide for greater options during fire operations.
H. Topographical and/or features and traffic-caused delays translates to delayed responses and fire suppression operations. Strict permitting; reasonable zoning ordinances; and other suitable protective measures will militate against these inhibiting factors and will discourage fire ignition and growth; enabling responders to successfully resolve emergency events.
I. The topography in Kern County lends itself to heavy agricultural use. The expansiveness and general topography allows for larger agricultural piles of combustible material since the piles can be adequately separated to mitigate fire spread. This allowance is equivalent to an alternate method.
III. GEOLOGIC
A. The county is within a high seismic area with many major faults traversing the region. A major earthquake is highly probable and could damage numerous structures and infrastructure. This catastrophic damage would put the general public at high risk. Emergency response crews would not be able to respond to every incident immediately. Built-in fire protection and other safety measures, such as limitations of building height, stories, and areas, would provide a higher level of safety for building occupants, property and emergency responders, and property. This is even more
critical in high occupancy (assembly) buildings, where the potential loss of life is very high. Minor earthquakes occur regularly, causing frequent movement and shifting of buildings, structures, and associated systems serving those facilities.
B. The county contains a variety of soil conditions throughout the region.
Areas are known for expansive soils and collapsible soils, which have the potential for differential settlement or to exert external pressures on footings and foundations and other underground installations. Settlement can also affect the above-ground portion of the structure.
C. Certain areas of the county are known to contain high sulfates, resulting in accelerated corrosion of underground installations of certain materials.
Certain areas of the county are also known to have a high probability of termite infestation.
D. Kern County is known for its oil production. Many oilfield installations are regulated by other agencies and therefore, certain structures are exempt from local permits. These exempted items were carefully evaluated and structural stability, health, fire, and life safety, etc. were all considered.
E. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activity because it is likely to create obstacles. History has shown that multiple fires will occur as a result of this catastrophic damage. These fire flows will provide a higher level of effectiveness of the fire crews which would tend to increase enhances the safety of the public during and immediately after a major earthquake.
IV. OTHER
A. Kern County, because of a combination of climatic, topographic and geologic conditions, has historically received numerous requests to construct restaurants, both new, and conversions to existing buildings.
The grease interceptors are often installed in hallways or closets and require the grease interceptor pumping hose to be brought through the kitchen or food preparation areas. This is very unsanitary and requiring the grease interceptor to be installed outside the building eliminates this unnecessary risk. This was discussed with the Kern County Environmental Health Services Department and it was agreed this amendment is reasonable and necessary.
B. Kern County, because of a combination of climatic, topographic and geologic conditions, the residential building market changes dramatically and frequently. As such, residential buildings undergo new ownership, and new occupancy characteristics. A floor system originally designed as a
sleeping room may be changed to a home office or a hobby room, or a different use with a higher required floor live load. Attached garages are also frequently converted to habitable space, and consequently, are heated and cooled.
C. Kern County, because of a combination of climatic, topographic and geologic conditions, includes a large population that consumes higher volumes of water to remain hydrated. Tthat results in the need to use a restroom more frequently, and persons cannot wait for extended periods of time for one to become available. An office building or a mercantile building up to 10,000 square feet in area, and equipped with only one unisex restroom, is not reasonable in Kern County. We have received numerous complaints over the years regarding inadequate numbers of restrooms/fixtures. Our experience with these occupancies verifies that a single unisex restroom is adequate for up to approximately 25 occupants.
D. These amendments are made to be consistent with the Public Resources Code, Health and Safety Code, Title 24, or the California Code of Regulations.
E. This is an accepted Alternate Method or Material for meeting the intent of the Code as allowed in Fire Code Section 104.9 104.2.3, and Wildland Urban Interface Code Section 103.3 104.2.2.
F. The These amendments to allow Safe and Sane Fireworks and are was added to correlate with California State Fire Marshal's requirements found in Title 19.
G. This These amendment was were made to specify the local requirements in regard to the follow-up for flammable liquid or hazardous materials leaks in the County. The Environmental Health Department has been designated to handle record keeping and assess the contamination problems which would occur with hazardous materials.
H. Revisions made to address administrative policies and procedures established in the City.
I. Revisions made to include errata and editorially correct code language.
J. Per Health and Safety Code 17958.7(c)(1), the changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the City of Shafter.
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.06.030 Appendix AH
BF
This section has been added to include
Patio Cover standards.
IVH
15.06.030 Appendix AQ
BB
This section has been added to include
Tiny Housing standards.
IVH
15.06.030 Appendix AX
CI
This section has been added to include
Health and Safety Code sections.
IVH
15.06.030 Appendix AZ
CJ
This section has been added to include
Emergency Housing standards.
IVH
15.06.051 R105.2 Specifies exempt retaining walls
protecting a property line must be 6”
thick minimum masonry or concrete.
IIA, IIIA,
IVJ
15.06.060 R106.3.1 Plans will be stamped “approved.” IVH, IVJ
15.06.070 R109.1.3 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
IVH, IVJ
15.06.080 R109.3.1 Inspection record card to be kept on job site.
IVH, IVJ
15.06.090 R110.1 Certificate of occupancy required for all buildings, but not nonbuilding
structures.
IVH, IVJ
15.06.100 Reserved
15.06.110 R301.2 The referenced table is not practical for Kern County. Design criteria varies
throughout county and is specified
throughout the code.
IA, IB, IVJ
15.06.120 Reserved
15.06.130 Reserved
15.06.140 R301.2.3 Snow loads defined. IA, IVJ
15.06.150 R301.2.4 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
IVH, IVJ
15.06.160 Table R301.5 Floor live loads in residential sleeping areas amended to 40 psf.
IVB, IVJ
15.06.161 Table
R302.1(2)
Footnote is deleted to eliminate the
need to verify building construction on
adjacent parcels.
IF, IIIA,
IVJ
15.06.170 R302.6 Requires 5/8” Type X drywall between
the garage and dwelling in
nonsprinklered buildings
IA, IE, IF,
IIA, IIB,
IID, IIIA,
IVJ
15.06.170 171 R302.13 Clarifies deck joists do not require fire protection on the underside.
IIA, IVJ
15.06.171 172 R302.16 Requires wall and floor-ceiling
assemblies separating dwelling units
and townhouse units to have sound
transmission insulation per CBC
Section 1206.Requires 5/8” Type
IA, IE, IF,
IIA, IIB,
IID, IIIA,
IVH, IVJ
15.06.172 173 R313.2R309.2 Requires sprinklers in an existing residence if 90% or more of the
building above the slab is replaced.
IA, IE, IF,
IIA, IIB,
IID, IIIA,
IVJ
15.06.180 R322 R306 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements. .
IVH, IVJ
15.06.190 R401.1 Prohibits wood foundation systems
except for wood or metal framed skid
mounted buildings and minor
accessory buildings using treated
posts.
IA, IB, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB,
IIIC, IVJ
15.06.200 R401.3 Grade to slope 2% away from building
Grade swales to slope 1%.
IC, IVJ
15.06.210 R401.4.1 Requires a soils report when assumed bearing pressure or lateral pressures
are assumed above the minimums or
as otherwise required by the building
official.
IIA, IIIA,
IIIB, IVJ
15.06.220 Reserved
15.06.221 R404.1.4.1 Requires reinforcement in masonry
foundation walls.
IA, IB, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB,
IVJ
15.06.222 R404.1.4.2 Requires reinforcement in concrete foundation walls.
IA, IB, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB,
IVJ
15.06.230 R404.2 Prohibits wood foundation walls. IA, IB, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB,
IIIC, IVJ
15.06.240 R408.7 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
IVH, IVJ
15.06.241 Reserved
15.06.250/260 R502.3.1
Table
R502.3.1(1)
Floor live loads in residential sleeping
areas amended to 40 psf.
IVB, IVJ
15.06.261 R506.2 3.3 Clarifies that a vapor retarder may be omitted only in detached structures.
IVB, IVJ
15.06.270 Reserved
15.06.280 Reserved
15.06.290 R606.4.4 Requires reinforcement in masonry
parapet walls in SDC D0, D1 or D2.
IB, IIIA,
IVJ
15.06.300 R606.12.2.2.3 Prohibits wire joint reinforcement and requires vertical reinforcement within 8
inches of wall ends and openings.
IB, IIIA,
IVJ
15.06.310 Reserved
15.06.315 R908.1 Administrative only. IC, IVB,
IVJ
15.06.320 R908.2 Clarifies when roof framing must be
verified when roof loads are increased.
IIIA, IVB,
IVJ
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.08.040 Appendix C This section has been added to include Group U agricultural building sections.
IVH
15.08.040 Appendix I This section has been added to include Patio Cover standards and to align with
the State Fire Marshall requirements.
IVH
15.08.040 Appendix P This section has been added to include Emergency Housing standards.
IVH
15.08.060 105.2 Work exempt from permits to include
specific oilfield installations, etc.
IIA, IIIA,
IIID
15.08.070 107.3.1 Plans will be stamped “approved.” IVH
15.08.080 110.3.3 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
IVH
15.08.090 110.3.5 6 Inspections required for all gypsum board installations.
IB, IIIA
15.08.100 110.5.1 Inspection record card to be kept on
job site.
IVH
15.08.101 110.7 Special inspection registration. IVH
15.08.110 406.3.4 2.1 5/8” Type X drywall required between the garage and dwelling in nonsprinklered buildings.
IA, IE, IF,
IIA, IIB,
IID, IIIA
15.08.120 Reserved
15.08.130 Reserved
15..08.140 Reserved
15.08.150 Reserved
15.08.160 802.4 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood
requirements.
IVH
15.08.170 -
15.08.330
Chapter 9 These sections have been amended to
be consistent with Fire Code
amendments.
See
Findings
Below
15.08.170 903.2.1 Generally requires sprinklers in all
assembly buildings with more than 50
occupants as indicated in the following
sections.
IA, IE, IF,
IIA, IIB,
IID, IIIA
15.08.180 903.2.1.1 This section is amended to specify that when an assembly occupancy is
required to be equipped with fire
sprinklers, the sprinkler system is to be
installed in the entire building and be
consistent with the fire amendments.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.190 Reserved
15.08.200 903.2.1.3 Deleted to correlate with 903.2.1.1. IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.210 903.2.1.4 Deleted to correlate with 903.2.1.1. IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.220 903.2.2.1
903.2.2.2.3
Requires sprinklers in Group B
occupancy > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID
15.08.230 903.2.3 Requires sprinklers in Group E
occupancy > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.240 903.2.4 Requires sprinklers in Group F
occupancy > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.250 903.2.7 Requires sprinklers in Group M
occupancy > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.253 903.2.8.4 This section is added to require
manufactured homes to be equipped
with fire sprinklers.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.08.255 RESERVED
903.2.8.2
Requires sprinklers in attics in
buildings over two stories.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.260 903.2.9 Requires sprinklers in Group S1
occupancy > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.270 903.2.9.1 Requires sprinklers in Group S1 repair garage > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.280 903.2.10 Requires sprinklers in Group S2
occupancy > 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.290 903.2.11.3 Requires sprinklers in F-2 occupancy > 3 stories or 55 feet high.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.300 903.3.1.2.3 Requires sprinklers in residential attics in building 3 stories or greater in
height.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.310 903.3.10
903.3.11
Requires a fire sprinkler control room
for valve and riser in a multi-tenant
structure.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.320 903.6 Requires sprinklers in existing
buildings when the area exceeds
10,000 square feet or otherwise
required by code, with some
exceptions.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.321 905.5.3 Prohibits standpipes using an
undersized 1” hose
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.325 907.2.1 Requires a manual/automatic alarm
system in all Group A occupancies.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.326 907.2.8.1 Requires a manual/automatic alarm
system in all Group R-1 occupancies.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.327 907.2.9.1 Requires a manual/automatic alarm
system in all Group R-2 occupancies.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIIA, IIIE
15.08.330 907.9 Requires a fire alarm control room in a multi-tenant structure.
IA, IE, IF,
IIA, IIB,
IID, IIIA
15.08.335 Reserved
15.08.340/350 1202.4.4
&1402.6
Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood
requirements.
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15.08.360 Reserved
15.08.370 RESERVED
1511.2
Clarifies when roof framing must be
verified when roof loads are increased.
IIIA, IVB
15.08.371 1511.1 1512.1 Clarifies when roof framing must be verified when roof loads are increased
and clarifies that reroofing requires
approval prior to installing the roof
covering.
IIIA, IVB
15.08.380/390 1603.1 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
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15.08.400 Table 1607.1 Floor live loads in residential sleeping areas amended to 40 psf.
IVB
15.08.410 1608.2 Snow loads defined. IA
15.08.420 Reserved
15.08.430 Reserved
15.08.440 1612 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood
requirements.
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15.08.450 1704.2.5.1 Added more fabricator approval
options.
IIIA
15.08.460 1705.6 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
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15.08.465 1705.7 Periodic inspection allowed for driven foundations less than 8’ deep for
nonbuilding structures.
IC, IIIB
15.08.470 RESERVED
1705.12
This section clarifies when special
inspection is required for residential
structures.
IB, IIIA,
IIIB
15.08.480 1704.6 Requires structural observation to be
performed by the designer.
IB, IIIA,
IIIB
15.08.490 RESERVED
1704.6.1
Requires structural observation for
multi-story structures in SDC E.
IB, IIIA,
IIIB
15.08.500 1804.4 Grade to slope 2% away from building.
Grade swales to slope 1%.
IC
15.08.510 1804.5 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
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15.08.520 1805.1.2.1 Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood requirements.
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15.08.530 1807.1.4 Prohibits wood foundation systems. IA, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB,
IIIC
15.08.540 1807.1.6 Prohibits prescriptive design of
foundation walls.
IA, IB, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB
15.08.550 1809.7 Allows wood or metal framed skid
mounted buildings and minor
accessory buildings.
IB, IIIA,
IIIB
15.08.560 Table 1809.7 Footnotes deleted to prohibit isolated footings under bearing walls and
unreinforced continuous footings.
IA, IB, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB
15.08.570 1905.1.7
1905.6.2
Limits the use of plain concrete in
footings in SDC C, D, E or F.
IA, IB,
IIIA, IIIB
15.08.580 2304.12.5 Prohibits wood used for retaining or crib walls except for minor retaining
walls.
IA, IIA,
IIIA, IIIB,
IIIC
15.08.590 RESERVED
3001.3
Refers to Chapter 15.44 for City flood
requirements.
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15.08.592 RESERVED
3109.1
This section is amended to clarify that
this section applies to private pools.
IVH
15.08.594 3109.3 This section is added to clarify that an enclosure is required to prevent
unsupervised access by children from
adjacent properties.
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15.08.596 3109.4 This section is added to clarify that the pool design and construction to be in
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accordance with accepted engineering
practice.
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
No
amendments
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.12.070 303.7.1 Includes attic to meet the intent. IA, IID, IIIA
Shafter Property Maintenance Code
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.16.010 040 101.1 This section is amended to identify the code as the Shafter Property
Maintenance Code.
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15.16.020 040 103.1 This section is amended to establish the Shafter Building Department as an
agency.
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15.16.040 105.2.2 Deletes the exception to Section
105.2.2 regarding alternative materials,
design, and methods of construction
and equipment to comply with ICC
Performance Code.
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15.16.040 105.6 Clarifies that the code official shall
keep and retain official records as
required by Sections 105.6.1 through
105.6.5 for the period required for
public records retention.
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15.16.020 040 107.3, 106.1
108.1, 106.4
Board of appeal qualifications and
membership.
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15.16.020 040 111.4.3
109.4.3
Added recordation of substandard
property.
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15.16.020 040 111.7 109.7,
109.7.1
Amended placarding. IVH
15.16.020 040 111.10 109.10 Added extension of time to perform work.
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15.16.020 040 111.11 109.11 Added interference with work. IVH
15.16.020 040 112.1 110.1 Amended imminent danger. IVH
15.16.020 040 302.4 Amended growth of weeds or plants
not to exceed 10"
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15.16.020 040 302.8 Amended inoperative motor vehicles IVH
15.16.020 040 304.14 Amended insect screens IVH
15.16.020 309.5 Amended responsibilities of pest
control.
IVH
15.16.040 311 Deletes Section 311 related to storm
shelters
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15.16.040 404.7 Deletes Section 404.7 related to food
preparation.
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15.16.020 602.2 Amended dwellings heating to conform
to the Residential Code Section
R303.10.
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15.16.040 602.3 Deletes Section 602.3 related to heat
supply.
IVH
15.16.040 602.4 Deletes Section 602.4 related to
occupiable workspaces.
IVH
15.16.030 Appendix A Added for boarding standards. IVH
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.20.080 422.2 Modifies exception #3 to allow a single all genders restroom in businesses and
retail buildings with an occupant load
not exceeding 25.
IVC
15.20.090 423 Added provisions for RV sanitation
stations.
IA, IIC,
IIIA
15.20.100 Reserved
15.20.110 Reserved
15.20.120 609.3 Eliminate piping under concrete slabs
unless in areas subject to extreme
cold.
IIIC
15.20.121 1014.3.4 Requires grease interceptors to be
installed outside the building.
IVA
15.20.180 Appendix H Private Sewage Disposal Systems IC, IIC, IVH
15.20.181 Appendix I Installation Standards for PE, PEX, Thrust Blocking, and Shower
Installations
IC, IIC,
IVH
15.20.190 Appendix M O Added regulations for the disposal of pool and spa water to coordinate with
local stormwater ordinance.
IC, IIC,
IVH
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.24.080 250-50 Requires a grounding electrode to be
installed in new construction.
IIIC
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.26.040 104.2.1,104.3.1
405.2.6 502.2
503.2
Administrative changes only. IVH
CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
No
Amendments
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Shafter Code
Section
California
Code Section
Summary Findings
15.32.001 Appendix B This section has been added to include fire-flow requirements for buildings.
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15.32.001 Appendix C This section has been added to include fire hydrant locations and distribution.
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15.32.001 Appendix D This section has been added to include fire apparatus access roads.
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15.32.001 Appendix H This section has been added to include hazardous materials management plan
and hazardous materials inventory
statements.
IVH
15.32.005 101.1 This section is amended to identify the code as the Kern County Fire Code.
IVH
15.32.010 103.1 This section is amended to establish
the Office of Fire Prevention and to
identify that Kern County is the
enforcing agency for the California Fire
Code.
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15.32.015 103.2 This section is amended to specify that the Fire Chief is the "fire code official".
IVH
15.32.020 103.3 This section is amended to specify that Captains, Engineers and Chief Officers
have the powers of peace officers.
IVH
15.32.025 105.1.1 This section is amended clarify the
process for application for permits
under the code.
IVH
15.32.030 105.5 This section is amended to address the
specific operations which require
permits from the Fire Department and
to better regulate hazardous
operations.
IE, IF, IID,
IIF, IIH,
IIIA IE, IG,
IIF, IIH,
IIIA
15.32.035 105.6 This section is amended to address the
specific operations which require
permits from the Fire Department and
to better regulate construction
provisions in the code.
IE, IF, IIA,
IID, IIF,
IIH, IIIA
IE, IF, IIA,
IIF, IIIA
15.32.040 108.2.1
109.2.1
This section is amended to specify that
the fire department requires a notice of
two working days for inspection
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requests, and further revised to direct
the proprietor to facilitate the inspection
process.
15.32.045 111.1 112 This section is amended to specify the Board of Building Appeals as the
members of the Appeals Board, with
any further appeal subject to decision
by the Board of Supervisors.
IA,1E, IIA,
IIF, IIIA,
IIG
15.32.050 112.4 113.4 This section is amended to identify the other Shafter Code provisions that
provide for administrative penalties for
failure to comply with the code
requirements.
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15.32.155 _ This section is added to identify
property owners as liable for allowing
the possession, manufacture, storage,
sale, handling or use of illegal
fireworks.
IVH
15.32.060 113.4 114.4 This section is amended to specify penalties for failure to comply with the
Fire Code requirements.
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15.32.065 202 203.5.1 This section is amended to classify indoor cannabis cultivation, extraction
and processing as Group F-1, unless is
qualifies for Group H.
IG, IIB,
IIF, IIG IG,
IIB, IIG
15.32.070 305.6 This section has been added to provide
the fire chief with the authority to
restrict the use of flame or ignition
sources based on environmental
conditions that increase the level of fire
hazard and the potential for fire
spread.
IB, IF, IVH
IVH
15.32.073 320.2 This section is amended to correct
section references in the code.
IVI
15.32.075 324 This section is added to regulate the
retail sales of cannabis in concert with
state law and regulate the indoor
cultivation of cannabis.
IF, IIB, IIF,
IIH, IIIE
IF, IIB, IIH
15.32.080 401.3 This section has been amended to
specify that releases or spills of a
hazardous materials must be reported,
has been expanded to increase the
scope of "reportable" emergencies,
requiring a fire department notification.
This section has been further amended
to compel facility employees to
immediately notify the fire department
of a response need.
IE, IG, IIA,
IIB, IIF,
IVG
15.32.085 403.1 This section is revised to eliminate the requirement for fire and life safety
plans in specific occupancies
IIH, IVH
15.32.090 503.1.1 This section is amended to require
paving where apparatus access roads
traverse railroad tracks.
IIB, IIF,
IIIE
15.32.095 503.2.1 This section is amended to specify the width requirements for access roads
and widths for one way travel.
IE, IG, IIA,
IIB, IIF,
IIIA IE, IF,
IG,
15.32.100 503.4 This section is amended to specify that snowfall on an access road is not to be
considered an illegal obstruction of the
roadway.
IE, IF, IG,
IIA, IIB,
IIF, IIIA
15.32.105 507 This section is amended to specify the
location, spacing and installation of fire
hydrants and water supplies for fire
suppression.
IE, IF, IG,
IIA, IIB,
IIG, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.110 Appendix D,
D103.6
This section is amended to specify the
method and type of identification of fire
lanes. The section specifies that the
fire lane shall be provided with signs
and may also have a red curb.
IE, IF, IIF,
IIG, IIH,
IIIA
15.32.115 703.1.1 This section is amended to require the maintenance or closure of openings in
a structure would tend to increase the
spread of fire.
IE, IF, IG,
IIE, IIF
15.32.120 806.1.1 This section is amended to specify
alternate methods which are
acceptable for mitigating the hazards
associated with the placement and
decoration of Christmas trees inside
occupied buildings.
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15.32.125 903.2.1 This section is amended to specify that when an assembly occupancy is
required to be equipped with fire
sprinklers, the sprinkler system is to be
installed in the entire building.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.130 903.2.1.1 This section has been amended to
show the exceptions for sprinkler
system requirements in assembly
buildings with less than 1,000 square
feet, and Group A-3 with a fire area not
more than 5,000 square feet with an
occupant load of less than 100.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.135 903.2.1.3 This section has been deleted to
correlate with the actions taken in
Section 903.2.1.1.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE, IV
IIA, IE, IF,
15.32.140 903.2.1.4 This section has been deleted to
correlate with the actions taken in
Section 903.2.1.1.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.145 903.2.2.1
903.2.2.3
This section has been added to specify
that certain 8 occupancies require
automatic sprinkler protection.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.150 903.2.3 This section has been amended to
require structures to be equipped with
fire sprinklers when the structure
exceeds 10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.155 903.2.4 This section is amended to require
Group F structures to be equipped with
fire sprinklers when the structure
exceeds 10,000 square feet or is used
for cannabis cultivation, processing or
extraction.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.160 903.2.7 This section is amended to require
structures to be equipped with fire
sprinklers when the structure exceeds
10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.165 903.2.8.5
903.2.8.4
This section is added to require
manufactured homes to be equipped
with fire sprinklers.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.170 903.2.9 This section is amended to require
structures to be equipped with fire
sprinklers when the structure exceeds
10,000 square feet.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.175 903.2.9.1 This section is amended to require
sprinkler protection for Group S-1
repair garages.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.180 903.2.10 This section is amended to require
sprinkler protection for certain Group
S-2 occupancies.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.185 903.2.11.3
903.2.11.4
This section is amended to require all
structures, except Group U
occupancies to be equipped with fire
sprinklers when the structure is over
three stories in height.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.190 903.3.1.2.3 This section is added to require
residential structures over two stories
in height to be equipped with fire
sprinklers in the attic.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.195 903.3.10
903.3.11
This section is added to require multitenant structures that are equipped with fire sprinklers to provide a room
for the fire sprinkler control valve and
riser.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.200 903.6 This section is amended to specify
when existing buildings must comply
with the requirements for installing fire
sprinklers.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.205 905.5.3 This section is deleted to eliminate the use of undersized 1" hose in a
standpipe system.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.210 907.2.1 This section requires a manual /
automatic alarm system in all Group A
occupancies
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.215 907.2.8.1 This section requires a manual /
automatic alarm system in all Group
R-1 occupancies
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.220 907.2.9.1 This section requires a manual /
automatic alarm system in all Group
R-2 occupancies.
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.225 907.11 This section requires a fire alarm
control room in a multi-tenant structure
IA, IE, IF,
IG, IIA,
IIB, IID,
IIF, IIIA,
IIIE
15.32.230 Chapter 11 This chapter is amended to delete
sections not adopted by the California
State Fire Marshal.
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15.32.235 1201.1 This section is amended to reference
the updated design standard for energy
storage systems.
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15.32.240 Chapter 26 This chapter is deleted to correlate with State regulations with fumigation
operations.
IVH
15.32.245 3703.4 This section is amended to allow for
larger contiguous piles of agricultural
products on farms which are located in
an A-Exclusive Zone.
IIE III
15.32.250 Chapter 39
3905.5
This section is added to require fire
sprinklers in occupancies used for
plant extraction and cannabis
processing.This Chapter is amended to
require fire
IF, IG, IIB,
IIF, IIG,
IIH IF, IG,
IIB, IIG,
IIH
15.32.255 5001.7 This section is amended to specify that the fire code official has the authority to
This section is added to specify that
the fire code official has the authority to
require a more comprehensive facility
correction plan at locations suing or
storing hazardous materials.
IE, IF, IG,
IIF, IIIA,
IVG
15.32.260 5601.1.3 Item 5 is added to this section to
correlate with provisions in California
Code of Regulations, Title 19 for sale
of Safe and Sane fireworks.
IVF, IVH
15.32.265 5604.1.1 This section was added to restrict the storage of explosives and explosive
materials in densely populated areas.
IE, IF IG,
IIB, IIF,
IIIA, IIIE
15.32.270 5614 This section is added to regulate the
permitting, use and sale of Safe and
Sane Fireworks.
IVC, IVD,
IVF
15.32.275 5704.2.7.10 This section is amended to specify that property owners must notify the fire
code official and Environmental Health
Department when leaks occur in
storage tanks holding flammable or
combustible liquids.
IVG, IVH
15.32.280 5704.2.9.6.1 This section is amended to restrict aboveground storage of flammable and
combustible liquids in densely
populated areas.
IE, IF IG,
IIB, IIF,
IIIA, IIIE
15.32.285 5706.2.4.4 This section is amended to restrict aboveground storage of flammable and
combustible liquids in densely
populated areas.
IE, IF IG,
IIB, IIF,
IIIA, IIIE
15.32.290 5706.3.1.3 This section is amended to permit the construction of fire walls to reduce the
setback requirements between oil wells
and buildings.
IIID, IVB
15.32.295 5706.3.3.3 This section is amended to correlate with California Code of Regulations,
Title 14 with regard to specific
requirements for the fencing of oil
sumps and diversion ditches.
IVD
15.32.300 5804.2.1 This section is amended to restrict
storage of compressed flammable gas
in areas where a higher population
would be at risk as a result of a release
or fire.
IIA, IIH,
IVD
15.32.305 5806.2 This section is amended to restrict
aboveground storage of flammable
cryogenic fluids and liquefied natural
gas (LNG) in areas where a higher
population would be at risk as a result
of a release or fire.
IIA, IIH,
IVD
15.32.310 6104.2 This section is amended to restrict
aboveground storage of liquefied
flammable gas (LPG) in areas where a
higher population would be at risk as a
result of a release or fire.
IIA, IIH,
IVD
15.32.315 6104.4 This section is amended to add
language outlining alternate methods
(including a more restrictive water
extinguishing system) acceptable for
mitigating the hazards associated with
the storage of liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) in distribution and refining
facilities.
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15.32.320 6108.1 This section is amended to be
consistent with the action in Section
6104.4 and to reference the KCFD Fire
Prevention Standard for mitigating the
hazards associated with the storage of
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in
distribution and refining facilities.
IVE
15.32.325 326 Appendix D,
D103.2 Ch. 80
This section has been amended to
specify the grade requirements for
constructing and maintaining access
roads.This section adds a reference to
an NFPA standard for
IA, IE, IG,
IIA, IIB,
IIG, IID,
IIIA IVE
15.32.330 Appendix D,
D103.3
This section has been amended to
specify the turning radius requirements
for constructing and maintaining
access roads.
IE, IF, IG,
IIA, IIB,
IIF, IIIA
15.32.335 Appendix D,
D103.4 and
Table 103.4
This section has been amended to
specify the dead-end requirements for
constructing and maintaining access
roads.
IE, IF, IG,
IIA, IIB,
IIF, IIIA
SHAFTER RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA
Shafter Code
Section
Code Section Summary Findings
15.34.030 101.1 This section identifies the title as the Shafter Residential Swimming Pool
and Spa
IVH
15.34.030 101.2 This section has been amended to
clarify that the requirements are
applicable to
IVH
15.34.030 102.7.1 This section has been amended to
specify to make references to
California Building Codes.
IVH
15.34.030 103.1 This section has been amended to
name the agency as Shafter Building
Department.
IVH
15.34.030 113.4 This section is amended to address
penalties for violating the code.
IVH
15.34.030 304 This section is amended to make
references to Shafter ordinance
sections for pools located in flood
hazard areas.
IVH
1 EXHIBIT “B” – TITLE 15
CODE OF BUILDING REGULATIONS – BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION Chapters:
15.04 BUILDING REGULATIONS – GENERAL
15.06 RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.08 BUILDING CODE
15.10 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.12 MECHANICAL CODE
15.16 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
15.20 PLUMBING CODE
15.24 ELECTRICAL CODE
15.26 EXISTING BUILDINGS CODE
15.28 GRADING CODE
15.32 FIRE CODE
15.34 RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
15.36 BUILDING RELOCATION
15.40 MOBILEHOMES AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
15.44 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
15.52 ENERGY CODE
2 Section 1. Chapter 15.04, Title 15 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter, is hereby repealed; and a new Chapter 15.04, Title 15 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter, is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.04
BUILDING REGULATIONS – GENERAL
Sections:
15.04.010 Purpose.
15.04.020 Short title – Scope – More restrictive provisions.
15.04.030 Applicability.
15.04.040 Waiver of exemption.
15.04.050 Interpretation.
15.04.060 Definitions.
15.04.070 Enforcement authority.
15.04.080 Alternate materials and methods of construction.
15.04.090 Tests as proof of compliance or equivalency.
15.04.100 Modifications for individual cases.
15.04.110 Issuance of permit in advance of permit for main building.
15.04.120 Access.
15.04.130 Records – Reports – Disposition of fees.
15.04.140 Regulations – Fees – Security deposits.
15.04.150 Unfinished structures and projects.
15.04.160 Powers of Board of Building Appeals.
15.04.170 Limitation of liability.
15.04.180 Permit – Expiration and extension.
15.04.190 Plan checking – Expiration and extension.
15.04.200 Violation – Penalty.
15.04.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this title is to promote the public safety and welfare by the adoption of minimum building standards to be required and enforced throughout the incorporated territory of the City of Shafter.
15.04.020 Short title – Scope – More restrictive provisions.
A. This title may be cited as the "Code of Building Regulations." B. This title is partially comprised of the 2022 2025 California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, also referred to as the California Building Standards Code adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, Department of Housing and Community Development of the State of California and other agencies of the State of California. At the time of enactment of this title, the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, is comprised of the following codes:
Part 1 California Administrative Code
Part 2 California Building Code
Part 2.5 California Residential Code
3 Part 3 California Electrical Code
Part 4 California Mechanical Code
Part 5 California Plumbing Code
Part 6 California Energy Code
Part 7 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Part 8 California Historical Building Code
Part 9 California Fire Code
Part 10 California Existing Building Code
Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code
Part 12 California Referenced Standards Code
The above codes are all adopted herein by reference, have the same force of law, and are effective statewide 180 days after publication by the state unless otherwise stipulated. City of Shafter has made local modifications, additions and amendments to these codes as allowed, which are determined reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions which are prescribed in Title 15 of the Ordinance Code. If the State of California adopts revisions or modifications to the above California Code of Regulations, those revisions or modifications shall be incorporated herein by reference to be effective on the date determined by the State of California.
Other codes and regulations adopted herein by reference, with modifications, and made a part of the Code of Building Regulations, include the following:
2021 2024 International Property Maintenance Code
2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
Shafter Grading Code
Shafter Moved-Building Regulations
Mobile homes and Accessory Structures
Shafter Floodplain Management Ordinance
C. Nothing in the Code of Building Regulations shall be interpreted as abrogating any more restrictive requirements of Title 19, California Administrative Code, known as the Regulations of the State Fire Marshal.
D. Existing and proposed legislation may affect the requirements contained in this code at any time. Any future requirements imposed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction that conflicts with this code shall supersede these requirements and shall be effective and enforceable immediately.
15.04.030 Applicability.
A. The Code of Building Regulations applies to grading, new building construction and to the installation of new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems. It also applies to additions, alterations, and repairs to existing construction and to existing mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems to the extent specifically defined by the codes adopted by reference into this title.
4 If the cost of any repairs, remodeling or reconstruction thereof, as estimated by the building official, would exceed sixty percent (60) of the replacement cost of a new structure of similar size and kind, all work shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements for new construction, with the exception of fire sprinklers in one and two-family dwellings. See Section
15.06.173.
B. This Code of Building Regulations shall apply, to the extent permitted by law, to all construction in the incorporated City of Shafter whether owned by private persons, firms, corporations, or organizations; by the United States or any of its agencies; by any county or city, including the City of Shafter; or by any authority or public entity organized under the laws of the State of California. Any government agency shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter only to the extent that such construction may not be lawfully regulated by the City of Shafter.
C. This Code of Building Regulations will apply to permit applications filed on and after the effective date of the ordinance from which this title derives.
D. The building official may, at the option and request of the permit holder, authorize compliance with this Code of Building Regulations to projects filed for permit or under construction prior to the effective date of this ordinance.
15.04.040 Waiver of exemption.
An owner or person proposing to construct a building or structure exempt from the provisions of this title may elect to waive such exemption and submit an application for permit or permits to construct or make repairs to a building or structure. If the permit or permits are issued and construction is undertaken thereunder, the exemption is waived, and the Code of Building Regulations shall apply to the construction.
15.04.050 Interpretation.
This title shall be liberally construed to effect its purpose. If the title regulates one or more applications with dissimilar limitations or requirements, the more restrictive shall apply. Prior references to the former Code of Building Regulations shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of this code.
15.04.060 Definitions.
For the purpose of this title, certain terms used herein or in the adopted codes, shall have the meaning given in this section, except as expressly provided otherwise in this title.
“Adopted code” means a “code,” as defined by subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 50022.1, including, for example, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Title 24 of the California Administrative Code (also known as the California Building Standards Code) or any of the so-called “International and/or Uniform Codes,” or other standards adopted by reference by this title.
“Building official,” “administrative authority,” “plumbing official” and “chief electrical inspector” means the Director of the Building Department of the City of Shafter or his or her authorized designee.
5 “Board of Appeals” means the Shafter Board of Building Appeals, as established by city council upon the filing of an appeal. “Building” means any structure used for support or shelter of any use or occupancy. “Structure” means that which is built or constructed, an edifice or building of any kind or any piece of work artificially built or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, except any mobile home as defined in Section 18008 of the Health and Safety Code, manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007, special purpose commercial modular, as defined in Section 18012.5, and recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 18010. “Building” means and includes a structure wherein things may be grown, made, produced, kept, handled, stored, or disposed of. All appendages, accessories, apparatus, appliances, and equipment installed as part of building or structure shall be deemed to be a part thereof.
“Building Inspection Department” and “Department” means the Building Inspection Division.
“City,” “City Clerk,” and “City Council” means the City of Shafter, the City Clerk of the City of Shafter, and the City Council of the City of Shafter, respectively. “Director” means the Director of the Building Department of the City of Shafter or his designee.
“Fire Chief” means the Chief of the Kern County Fire Department. “Mayor” means the City Council of the City of Shafter.
“Ordinance Code” means the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter.
15.04.070 Enforcement authority.
A. The building official shall interpret, administer, and enforce this title, and for such purposes, he may appoint deputies and otherwise delegate the authority herein provided.
B. The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this title, insofar as provisions of the Code of Building Regulations he administers may apply, and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this title.
C. Any authority of the building official involving discretion or interpretation of this title shall be exercised in a reasonable manner.
D. Any decision of the building official relating to interpretation of this title, or to alternate materials or methods of construction as mentioned in Section
15.04.080, or to tests as proof of compliance or equivalency as mentioned in Section 15.04.090, or to modifications as mentioned in Section 15.04.100, shall be subject to appeal to the Board of Building Appeals.
E. Whenever the building official or his designee has knowledge of a violation of Title 15 of this Code, he may cause a notice of intent to record a declaration of substandard property to be mailed to the owner of record of the property as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county or as known to the building official at the time of mailing of the notice. The notice shall state that within thirty (30) days of the date of the notice, the owner may request a
6 meeting with the building official to present evidence that a violation does not exist.
The notice shall further describe the property and violation in detail.
Following the sending of the notice of intent to record a notice of violation and prior to recording the notice, if it is determined that no violation exists, the building official or his designee, if requested shall mail a notice of expungement to the then owner(s) of record.
In the event that a meeting is not requested and the violation has not been corrected, or in the event that after consideration of evidence it is determined by the building official, or the Board of Building Appeals or City Council upon further appeal, that a building code violation in fact exists, the building official may record, without fee, a declaration of substandard property in the Office of the County Recorder.
Upon request, the building official or his designee shall issue the affected property owner a notice of expungement of violation upon correction of all violation(s) noticed hereunder, and upon payment of the fee established by the City Council. The notice of expungement may be recorded by the requesting affected property owner at his or her expense in the Office of the County Recorder.
15.04.080 Alternate materials and methods of construction.
A. The provisions of this title are not intended to prevent the use of any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method of construction, or work not specifically prescribed by this title, provided any proposed alternate has been approved under this section.
B. The building official may approve any alternate material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method of construction, or work not prescribed by this title, if he finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and that the proposed alternate is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed by this Code and by the Health and Safety Code (commencing with Section 17951) in performance, effectiveness, strength, safety, quality, durability, fire resistance and for the protection of life and health.
15.04.090 Tests as proof of compliance or equivalency.
The building official shall require evidence that any material, appliance, installation, device, arrangement, method of construction, or work conforms to, or that any proposed alternate is at least equivalent to, the requirements of this title and of the Health and Safety Code in performance, safety, and for the protection of life and health; and, for such purposes, the building official may require tests to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent. Such tests shall be carried out in the manner specified by this Code or by other recognized test standards approved by the building official or, if there are none, by test procedures determined by the building official. Any such tests shall be made by a competent person, organization, or agency acceptable to the building official. Reports of such tests shall be public records.
15.04.100 Modifications for individual cases.
7 A. The building official may grant modifications in the applications of this title for individual cases, if he shall first find that:
1. There are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this title;
2. A special individual reason makes the strict letter of this title impractical;
3. The modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this title and of the Health and Safety Code (commencing with Section 17951); and
4. Such modification does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safety, or structural requirements.
B. No modification shall be granted with respect to any public-healthrelated requirement of this title, except in accordance with the recommendations of the Building Official or Health Officer. Nothing in this paragraph shall apply to a decision of the Board of Building Appeals or the City Council, on appeal under Section 15.04.160, as the same may relate to any such public-health-related requirement.
C. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building Inspection Division.
15.04.110 Issuance of permit in advance of permit for main building.
A. Where no building is located on a lot or parcel, no permit shall be issued for a septic system, accessory building, or temporary power pole prior to issuance of a permit for a main building to be located on the same lot or parcel.
The purpose of this provision is to furnish the Planning Department with sufficient information concerning the uses, size, area of coverage, or location of any main building that will or may be constructed thereon, in relation to such septic system, accessory building, or temporary power pole.
EXCEPTIONS: Permits for temporary power poles to be used during time of construction may be issued prior to the main use being established, provided the following conditions have been met:
1. All required plans have been submitted.
2. All plan check fees, building permit fees, and any special fees have been paid in full.
3. Following a natural disaster, the Building Official, with approval from the Director of the Planning Department, may issue such permits deemed necessary to restore a previous legal use or allow temporary occupancy of a site, prior to the primary use being re-established.
B. As used in this section, certain terms are defined as follows:
1. "Accessory building" means and includes any building or structure the use of which is customarily subordinate or incidental to that of a main building or a main use of a certain kind of lot or parcel, for example, a garage or storage building.
8 2. "Main building" means and includes a building or structure which is customarily used to carry out the main use of a lot or parcel of a certain kind, for example, a dwelling house in the case of a lot in an R-1 (Low-density Residential) District.
3. "Main use" means and includes the principal or dominant use for which a lot or parcel of a certain kind is customarily used, for example, for dwelling purposes in the case of a lot in an R-1 (Low-density Residential) District.
4. "Temporary power pole" means and includes any pole placed for the conveyance of electrical energy for a limited period of time and is used in preparing for the main use of a certain kind of lot or parcel.
C. When written approval is obtained of all property owners whose property lies between the point of supply from the energy supplier and the temporary power pole location, the building official may permit a temporary power pole to be located within three hundred (300) feet of the project boundary if he determines that such location is required by the regulations of the energy supplier.
15.04.120 Access.
A. Access. Each parcel on which a structure is to be constructed or a mobile home placed shall be connected by means of an approved access road or roads to a public highway which is maintained by the City or other public entity or governmental agency.
B. Approved Access. Approved access shall be over permanent recorded public easements or over recorded Federal Bureau of Land Management or Forest Service easements granted for ingress and egress; however, the building official may, in the exercise of his reasonable discretion, grant a variance authorizing access over permanent, recorded private access easements.
C. Variance. The building official is authorized to approve a variance if he finds:
1. There are special circumstances affecting the parcel or its design or improvements; and
2. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property; and
3. The granting of the variance will not be in conflict with the purposes and objectives of this title, the purposes and objectives of the General Plan or any element thereof, or any applicable specific plan.
4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, public access shall be required for any parcel created by a recorded map having thereon a statement to the substantial effect that building permits would not be issued until the parcel had rights of public access.
D. Nonrecorded Access. The building official is authorized to grant a variance such that private, nonrecorded access may be allowed to isolated communication tower sites, pump stations, and similar facilities when the owner/operator of the facility acknowledges, in writing, that they are aware there is no recorded access to the facility.
9 E. Existing Developed Property. The building official is authorized to assume legal access exists for the purposes of this title and to grant an exception to the requirement to provide verification of legal access to properties that have or had a structure within the last 3 years, which has been determined to be either legal non-conforming (meaning that the structure was constructed prior to the requirement of building permits for the parcel) or the structure had previously been constructed under a valid building permit. The issuance of the building permit has no bearing on the legal status of access to the property. If legal access is not documented and an exemption is granted, the property owner shall acknowledge in writing, that they are aware that the City has not verified legal access and they will hold the City harmless if legal access does not exist to the structure.
F. Appeal.
1. Any interested party who is dissatisfied with any action of the building official with respect to a variance request may appeal to the City Council within twenty (20) days after the date written notice of decision is given to the applicant and interested parties who have requested such notice.
2. Such appeal shall be in writing on such form as the City Council may from time to time approve and shall be filed with the building official, accompanied by any fee as may be prescribed by resolution of the City Council.
3. The City Council shall hear the appeal, upon notice as provided herein, within fifteen (15) days after the filing of the appeal or at its next succeeding regular meeting after fifteen (15) days, unless the applicant consents to a continuance.
4. The Clerk of the Council shall cause notice to be given of the time and place of the hearing on the appeal at least one (1) week prior thereto, as follows:
a. By mailing or delivering a copy of the notice of hearing to the applicant, the building official, the appellant (if other than the applicant), and any other person whose written request has been filed with the Clerk; and
b. By posting a copy of the notice of hearing on the
bulletin board adjacent to the Chambers of the Council.
5. Within seven (7) days following the conclusion of the hearing, the City Council shall declare its findings and render its decision on the appeal. The Council, within its scope of authority, may sustain, modify, reject, or overrule any determination or findings of the building official and may make such findings as are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Article or any other provision of law.
6. The City Council shall not be bound by the above
requirements for access. Upon due consideration of the facts, the Council may exempt an applicant from providing verification that legal access exists to their project and authorize the issuance of a Building Permit with or without conditions.
10 G. Other Code Requirements. Approved access easements shall comply with all other requirements of this code.
15.04.130 Records – Reports – Disposition of fees.
The building official shall cause to be made and filed a permanent record of each transaction of the department covered by this title. He shall account to the City Council for permits issued and the fees collected by the department. Permit fees shall be deposited on a daily basis into the Building Inspection Fund with the County Treasurer.
15.04.140 Regulations – Fees – Security deposits.
A. Subject to approval by the City Council, the building official may promulgate reasonable regulations to implement or facilitate inspection functions, the issuance of permits and certificates, and the other administrative and enforcement duties imposed upon him by this title.
B. Subject to approval by the City Council, the building official may adopt and charge a reasonable schedule of fees for permits, permit renewal, plan checking, processing applications, inspections and enforcement, maintenance of records, and for the performance of special services by the Planning Department or the Public Works Department in administering and enforcing this title. The schedule may provide for the partial refund of permit fees to applicants.
C. Penalty fees specified in this title for starting or proceeding without necessary permits shall be assessable against contractors, except for emergency work for which permits must be procured within a reasonable time not to exceed two (2) working days. In cases involving other than contractors, penalty fees may be waived by the department if action is taken to apply for and take out all necessary permits prior to referral to the investigation section of the department for action.
Where work for which a permit is required by this Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the permit fees specified by City Council Resolution shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.
D. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made. Reinspection fees may also be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring approval of the building official. The fee for each reinspection shall be established by the City Council and as set by City Resolution, and shall be paid prior to any additional inspections.
E. Where the permittee desires occupancy or all utilities energized before the final inspection can be completed, and the building official determines that all fire protection systems are operational and no unreasonable hazard to life or property exists, he may deposit with the building official security in the amount
11 of the building official's estimate of the cost of completion plus fifty percent (50%) for the purpose of ensuring the completion of the work and the department's overhead costs involved in processing and administration. The term "security" as used in this section means one or more of the following:
1. A bond by one (1) or more duly authorized corporate sureties; or
2. A cash deposit made with the City; or
3. An instrument of credit from one (1) or more financial institutions subject to regulation by the State or Federal Government pledging that the funds necessary to meet the performance are on deposit and guaranteed for payment and agreeing that the funds designated by the instrument shall become trust funds for the purposes set forth in the instrument; or
4. Negotiable U.S. Treasury Certificates of the kind approved by law for security deposits of public money.
5. The security sum is to be refunded to the permittee upon completion and may be released to the depositor in two payments during the progress of the work if the deposit exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000), and the same ratio of security is maintained on deposit for all uncompleted work. Such special permit shall be granted for a specific time period mutually agreed upon, after which if the project remains uncompleted, the building official may declare permit void, forfeit and utilize security deposit to gain compliance under provisions of this title.
15.04.150 Unfinished structures and projects.
Where a structure or project remains unfinished after the permit therefore has been revoked or canceled, the owner shall, within sixty (60) days after written notice by the building official, demolish and remove the same or obtain a new permit. In order to renew action on a building permit after cancellation, the applicant shall pay a new inspection fee. In the event any modifications to the previously approved plans are proposed, the applicant shall also resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
15.04.160 Powers of Board of Building Appeals.
A. The Board of Building Appeals shall hear any appeal from a decision of the building official relating to application and interpretation of this title, or alternate materials or methods of construction as mentioned in Section 15.04.080, or tests as proof of compliance or equivalency as mentioned in Section 15.04.090, or modifications for individual cases as mentioned in Section 15.04.100.
B. The authority of the Board of Building Appeals is limited to the application and interpretation of this title and does not permit waivers of any code requirements.
C. The Board of Building Appeals shall make written findings and render a written decision on each appeal which it hears; and shall cause a copy of same to be furnished to the appellant, to the building official, and to any person requesting it.
12 D. The decisions of said Board of Building Appeals shall be subject to further appeal to the City Council, provided that a request for hearing by the City Council is filed with the building official not later than thirty (30) days after the date the written findings and decision of the Council are placed in the mail, addressed to the appellant.
E. The City Council shall make written findings and render a written decision on each appeal which it hears; and shall cause a copy of same to be furnished to the appellant, to the building official, and to any person requesting it.
15.04.170 Limitation of liability.
A. Neither an approval nor a permit granted by the Planning Department or the Public Works Department, or any other department involved in the review and approval of said permit, shall constitute permission or authority for or be interpreted as a waiver of violation of any statute, ordinance, or regulation.
B. Neither the City of Shafter nor its officers or employees shall be liable for structural or construction defects through the administration or enforcement of this title.
C. By accepting a permit for the performance of services by the Planning Department or the Public Works Department, an applicant consents to the limitations of this section.
15.04.180 Permit – Expiration and extension.
A. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this title shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within three hundred and sixty (360) days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of three hundred and sixty (360) days and an extension has not been granted. Before such work can be recommenced, the permit shall be first reissued, and the fee therefore shall be one-half (1/2) the amount of the building permit fee 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 three hundred and sixty days (180) after the expiration of the permit. If work has not commenced, and a new Code of Building Regulations has been adopted since the original date of application, an extension will not be granted and a new permit shall be obtained in conformance with the current regulations and full permit fees paid.
B. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which he may commence work under that permit when he is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee, for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days, upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. A valid inspection shall be requested within 60 days of a permit extension.
13 C. Engineered Grading Permits - The permittee shall submit a letter annually stating that engineered grading permits issued under the provisions of this title are still active projects.
D. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title, permits issued under the provisions of this title shall expire five (5) years after the date of issuance.
Annual extensions may be granted by the building official after payment of an additional fee for each annual or portion thereof extension.
E. Permits to correct a violation
Permit applications to correct an existing violation must be actively pursued by the applicant. An application shall be deemed to have been abandoned 60 30 days after filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith as determined by the building official. No extensions will be granted after filing an application.
The first inspection must be requested within 30 days after permit issuance, and an issued permit will be deemed invalid if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 90 days. Permits issued to correct a violation shall expire 360 days after the date of issuance.
F. Permit Applications
Permit applications must be actively pursued by the applicant. An application will be considered abandoned 30 days after filing if it is not actively pursued in good faith, as determined by the Building Official.
15.04.190 Plan checking – Expiration and extension.
A. Applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and plans and other data submitted for checking may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official.
B. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.
C. Applications to correct an existing violation must be actively pursued by the applicant. An application shall be deemed to have been abandoned 60 days after filing unless such application has been pursued in good faith as determined by the building official. No extensions will be granted after filing an application.
15.04.200 Violation – Penalty.
A. Any person who violates or who causes permits or allows the violation of any provision of this title (including codes which have been adopted by reference) shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. The Building Official, the Director of the Planning Department, the Kern County Fire Chief, the Kern County Health Officer, or their designees in enforcing this title may cause criminal complaints to be issued for the violation of any section of this title, including any of
14 the codes adopted by reference herein. Each day that violation of any such provision continues shall be considered a separate offense.
B. Any structure, construction, or installation that is undertaken or permitted to continue in violation of any provision of this title is a public nuisance and may be abated by the building official.
C. Any act declared by this title to be a misdemeanor shall be punishable, upon conviction thereof, by fine of not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the Kern County Jail for not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
D. Whenever a violation of this chapter occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a complaint with the building official stating fully the causes and basis thereof. The complaint shall be investigated, and such action thereon as provided by this chapter taken as deemed appropriate.
E. The building official may, upon the presentation of proper credentials to the occupant or owner, enter any premises, building, or structure at any reasonable time for the purpose of investigating and inspecting said premises, building, or structure to determine if the same are being used in compliance with the provisions of this title (including codes which have been adopted by reference).
If admission or entry is refused, the building official may apply to obtain an inspection warrant.
F. In addition to the above remedies, the above public officials may take enforcement actions for violations of this title by imposing administrative penalties or abating a public nuisance as provided for in the Shafter Municipal Code.
15 Section 2. Chapter 15.06, Title 15 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter, is hereby repealed; and a new Chapter 15.06, Title 15 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.06
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sections:
15.06.010 Short title.
15.06.020 Applicability.
15.06.030 California Residential Code – Adopted.
15.06.040 California Residential Code – Provisions not adopted.
15.06.050 California Residential Code – Amendments – General.
15.06.051 Section R105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.
15.06.060 Section R106.3.1 amended – Approval of construction documents.
15.06.070 Section R109.1.3 amended – Floodplain inspections.
15.06.080 Section R109.3.1 added – Inspection record card.
15.06.090 Section R110.1 amended – Use and occupancy.
15.06.100 Reserved
15.06.110 Section R301.2 amended – Climatic and geographic design criteria.
15.06.120 Reserved
15.06.130 Reserved
15.06.140 Section R301.2.3 amended – Snow loads.
15.06.150 Section R301.2.4 amended – Floodplain construction.
15.06.160 Table R301.5 amended – Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads
15.06.161 Table R302.1(2) amended – Exterior Walls – Dwellings, Townhouses, and Accessory Buildings with Automatic
Residential Fire Sprinkler Protection.
15.06.170 Section R302.6 amended – Dwelling/garage unit garage and/or carport fire separation
15.06.171 Section R302.13 amended – Fire protection of floors.
15.06.172 Section R302.15 16 amended – Sound Transmission.
15.06.173 Section R313.2 R309.2 amended – One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems.
15.06.180 Section R322 R306 amended – Flood-Resistant Construction
15.06.190 Section R401.1 amended – Application.
15.06.200 Section R401.3 amended – Drainage.
15.06.210 Section R401.4.1 amended – Geotechnical evaluation.
15.06.220 Reserved
15.06.221 Section R404.1.4.1 amended – Masonry foundation walls.
15.06.222 Section R404.1.4.2 Amended-Concrete foundation walls.
15.06.230 Section R404.2 amended – Wood foundation walls.
15.06.240 Section R408.7 amended – Flood resistance.
16 15.06.241 Reserved
15.06.250 Section R502.3.1 amended – Sleeping areas and attic joists.
15.06.260 Table R502.3.1(1) amended – Floor Joist Spans for Common Lumber Species
15.06.261 Section R506.2.3 R506.3.3 amended – Vapor retarder.
15.06.270 Reserved
15.06.280 Reserved
15.06.290 Section R606.4.4 amended – Parapet walls.
15.06.300 Section R606.12.2.2.3 amended – Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements.
15.06.310 Reserved
15.06.315 Section R908.1 amended – General.
15.06.320 Section R908.2 amended – Structural and construction loads.
15.06.010 Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Shafter Residential Code."
15.06.020 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every detached one- and two-family dwelling or townhouse, not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and accessory structures accessory thereto not more than three stories above grade plane in height throughout the incorporated territory of the City of Shafter, excepting those exempted therefrom.
15.06.030 California Residential Code – Adopted.
California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 2.5 being that portion of the 2022 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, referred to as the California Residential Code, including Appendix Chapters AH, AQ, AX, BB, AQ BF, AX CI and AZ CJ, and as modified and amended by this chapter, is adopted by this reference into the Shafter Residential Code. Additions and modifications to the California Building Standards Code (made by this Chapter) are made by reference to the appropriate section of the California Residential Code.
15.06.040 California Residential Code – Provisions not adopted.
The following provisions of the California Residential Code are not adopted as part of this chapter and shall not apply thereto:
A. Section 1.8.8 Building Appeals Board
B. Section R103 Code Compliance Agency Department of Building Safety
C. Section R104.10.1 R104.2.3.1 Flood Hazard Areas
D. Section R105.3.1.1 R104.3.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas
E. Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application
17 F. Section R105.5 Expiration
G. Section R112 Board of Building Means of Appeals
H. Appendix Chapters AA, AB, AC, BA, BC, BD, BE, BG, BH, BI, BJ,
BK, BL, BM, BN, BO, CA, CB, CC, CD, CE, CF, CG, CH, CK, NA,
NB, NC, ND, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ, NK, NL, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG,
AI, AJ, AK, AL, AM, AN, AO, AP, AR, AS, AT, AU, AV, AW, AY
15.06.050 California Residential Code – Amendments – General.
The following sections of the California Residential Code are amended to read as set out in this chapter.
15.06.051 Section R105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.
Section R105.2, item 3 under Building: is amended to read as follows:
3. Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. Supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids. b. Walls retaining soils within a 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) slope of the lowest finished grade at property line shall be constructed from 6-inch minimum nominal thickness masonry or concrete, unless a permitted retaining wall or otherwise exempt retaining wall is protecting the property line. Other construction materials may be approved on a case by case basis by the building official.
15.06.060 Section R106.3.1 amended – Approval of construction documents.
Section R106.3.1 is amended by replacing the first sentence to read as follows:
R106.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, which states “Approved.”
15.06.070 Section R109.1.3 amended – Floodplain inspections.
Section R109.1.3 is amended to read as follows:
R109.1.3 Floodplain inspections. In flood hazard areas, subject to regulation by the City’s Floodplain Management Ordinance being Chapter 15.44 upon placement of the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the elevation certificate required in Chapter 15.44 shall be submitted to and approved by the building official. Wherever this code refers to flood or flood hazard areas, the user is directed to Chapter 15.44.
15.06.080 Section R109.3.1 added – Inspection record card.
Section R109.3.1 is added to read as follows:
18 R109.3.1 Inspection record card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. The card and approved plans shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
15.06.090 Section R110.1 amended – Use and occupancy.
Section R110.1, Exception 2 is amended to read as follows:
2. Nonbuilding structures.
15.06.100 Reserved
15.06.110 Section R301.2 amended – Climatic and geographic design criteria.
Section R301.2 is amended by replacing the last sentence with the following:
Additional criteria shall be established by the local jurisdiction based on site specific information. Whenever reference is made to Table R301.2(1) by any section of this code, refer to other sections contained herein of this code for the required information, or contact the building official.
15.06.120 Reserved
15.06.130 Reserved
15.06.140 Section R301.2.3 amended – Snow loads.
Section R301.2.3 is amended by adding the following:
If no statistical analysis of data is available, ground snow loads, based on site elevations, may be assumed as follows:
Elevation (feet) Ground Snow Load pg (psf)
0 - 3500 0
3500 - 4000 20
4000 - 5000 30
5000 - 6000 40
6000 - 7000 60
7000 - 8000 80
15.06.150 Section R301.2.4 amended – Floodplain construction.
Section R301.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
R301.2.4 Geological or Flood Hazard. If, in the opinion of the building official, a structure to be used for human habitation or occupancy is proposed to be located such that it would be subject to geological or flood hazard to the extent that it would endanger human life safety, a permit to construct shall be denied,
19 unless corrective work satisfactory to the building official can be done to eliminate or sufficiently reduce the hazard. No structures shall be permitted where expressly prohibited under Title 15 or Chapter 15.44 of the Ordinance Code.
The building official, in formulating his opinion as to the extent of the hazard, may take into consideration such data as is available from federal, state, and local agencies, and other City or County departments having information and knowledge relative to such hazardous conditions. He may require applicants to furnish geological and/or engineering studies, reports, and recommendations for corrective work sufficient to establish the safety of the proposed structure, and for which a qualified registered geologist or engineer shall assume full responsibility.
15.06.160 Table R301.5 amended – Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads
Table R301.5 is amended as follows:
The required live load for “Sleeping areas” is amended to 40 pounds per square foot (psf) uniform load. The remainder of Table R301.5 remains unchanged.
15.06.161 Table R302.1(2) amended – Exterior Walls – Dwellings, Townhouses, and Accessory Buildings with Automatic
Residential Fire Sprinkler Protection
Table R302.1(2) is amended by deleting footnote a.
15.06.170 Section R302.6 amended – Dwelling/garage unit garage and/or carport fire separation.
Section R302.6 is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
In one and two-family dwellings that do not have an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, all references in Table R302.6 to “½-inch gypsum board” shall be revised to read “5/8-inch Type X gypsum board.”
15.06.171 Section R302.13 amended – Fire protection of floors.
Section R302.13 is amended by adding exception 5 6 to read as follows:
5 6. Exterior deck assemblies located over spaces not intended for human occupancy, storage, or fuel-fired appliances.
15.06.172 Section R302.15 16 added – Sound Transmission.
Section R302.15 16 is added to read as follows:
R302.15 16 Sound Transmission. Wall and floor ceiling assemblies separating dwelling units and townhouse units, shall be provided with sound transmission insulation in accordance with Section 1206 of the California Building Code.
20 15.06.173 Section R313.2 R309.2 amended – One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems.
Item No. 1 of Section R313.2 R309.2 is amended to read as follows:
1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing one- and two-family dwellings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system unless the alteration involves reconstruction of 90% or more of the structure above the slab/foundation. Any existing structure that is being converted to a one- or twofamily dwelling for the first time is considered a new dwelling.
15.06.180 Section R322 R306 amended – Flood-Resistant Construction All of Section R322 R306 shall be amended to read as follows:
R322.1 R306.1 General. Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas shall comply with Chapter 15.44 of the Ordinance Code and other applicable sections of this code.
15.06.190 Section R401.1 amended – Application.
Section R401.1 shall be amended by replacing the last sentence of the first paragraph and all of the listed exceptions with the following:
Wood foundations shall not be permitted.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Non-occupied, single story, detached wood or metal storage sheds and similar uses other than a garage or carport, may be supported on skids provided the skids are anchored to the surface, the building width does not exceed 14 feet, the building length does not exceed 40 feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet above grade at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
2. At the discretion of the building official, pressure treated wood posts or poles embedded in earth or in concrete footings may be used for minor accessory buildings, typically limited to 200 square feet, and nonbuilding structures.
15.06.200 Section R401.3 amended – Drainage.
Section R401.3 shall be amended to read as follows:
R401.3 Drainage. Surface drainage shall be diverted to a storm sewer conveyance or other approved point of collection that does not create a hazard.
The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than a 2 percent slope for a minimum distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured perpendicular to the face of the wall. If physical obstructions or lot lines prohibit 10 feet (3048 mm) of horizontal distance, a 2 percent slope shall be provided to an approved alternate method of diverting water away from the foundation. Swales used for this purpose shall be sloped a minimum of 1 percent where located within 10 feet (3048 mm) of the building foundation.
21 Impervious surfaces within 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be sloped a minimum of 1 percent away from the building.
EXCEPTION: Where climatic or soil conditions warrant, the slope of the ground away from the building foundation is permitted to be reduced to not less than 1 percent.
The procedure used to establish the final ground level adjacent to the foundation shall account for additional settlement of backfill.
15.06.210 Section R401.4.1 amended – Geotechnical evaluation.
Section R401.4.1 shall be amended by adding the following to the end of the paragraph:
Unless supported on bedrock, a soils investigation is required when the assumed load-bearing pressure exceeds 1500 pounds per square foot. A soils investigation shall also be required when the assumed lateral soil values per California Building Code Table 1610.1 are not based on Class 5 soil materials as defined in California Building Code Table 1806.2.The building official may also require a soils investigation in areas where questionable soils are known to exist, if questionable soils are encountered during construction, or where otherwise required by other sections of the Ordinance Code or State or Federal regulations.
15.06.220 Reserved
15.06.221 Section R404.1.4.1 amended–Masonry foundation walls.
Section R404.1.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
In buildings assigned to seismic design category D0, D1, or D2, as established in table R301.2(, masonry foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with table R404.1.1(2), )R404.1.2.1(2), R404.1.2.1(3)R404.1.1(3), or R404.1.2.1(4)R404.1.1(4). Masonry foundation walls shall have two No. 4 (No.13) horizontal bars located in the upper 12 inches (305mm) of the wall.
15.06.222 Section R404.1.4.2 amended–Concrete foundation walls.
Section R404.1.4.2 is amended to read as follows:
In buildings assigned to seismic design category D0, D1, or D2, as established in table R301.2, concrete foundation walls that support above grade concrete walls shall comply with ACI 318, ACI 322, or PCA 100 (see section – R404.1.3). Concrete foundation walls that support light frame walls shall be provided with horizontal reinforcement in accordance with table R404.1.3.2(1), R404.1.2(1), and vertical reinforcement in accordance with table R404.1.2(3.2), R404.1.(2(3), )R404.1.2(42), R404.1.3.2(5),3), R404.1.2(63), R404.1.3.2(4) R404.1.2(4), R404.1.3.2(5), R404.1.2(5), R404.1.3.2(6), R404.1.2(6), R404.1.3.2(7), R404.1.2(7), or R404.1.3.2(8), R404.1.2(8). Where Tables
22 R404.1.3.2(2) R404.1.2(2) through R404.1.3.2(8) R404.1.2(8) permit plain concrete walls, not less than No.4 vertical bars at spacing not exceeding 48 inches shall be provided.
15.06.230 Section R404.2 amended – Wood foundation walls.
Section R404.2 is amended to read as follows:
Wood foundation walls shall not be used for buildings or structures, except for retaining walls not over four feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, not supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids, and not protecting a property line.
15.06.240 Section R408.7 amended – Flood resistance.
Section R408.7 is amended to read as follows:
Buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas shall comply with Chapter 15.44 of the Ordinance Code and other applicable sections of this code.
1506.241 Reserved
15.06.250 Section R502.3.1 amended – Sleeping areas and attic joists.
Section R502.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
R502.3.1 Attic joists. Table R502.3.1(1) shall be used to determine the maximum allowable span of floor joists that support attics that are accessed by means of a fixed stairway in accordance with Section R311.7 R318.7 provided the design live load does not exceed 30 pounds per square foot (1.44 kPa) and the design dead load does not exceed 20 pounds per square foot (0.96 kPa). The allowable span of ceiling joists that support attics used for limited storage or no storage shall be determined in accordance with Section R802.5.
15.06.260 Table R502.3.1(1) amended – Floor Joist Spans for Common Lumber Species
Table R502.3.1(1) is amended by replacing the words “Residential sleeping areas” with “Habitable attics” in the Table heading.
15.06.261 Section R506.2.3 R506.3.3 amended – Vapor retarder.
Exception 1 to Section R506.2.3 R506.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
1. Detached structures limited to garages, utility buildings, patios, and other unheated accessory structures that will not likely be enclosed and/or heated at a later date.
15.06.270 Reserved
23 15.06.280 Reserved
15.06.290 Section R606.4.4 amended – Parapet walls.
Section R606.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
Masonry parapet walls shall be reinforced in accordance with Section R606.12.
15.06.300 Section R606.12.2.2.3 amended – Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements.
Section R606.12.2.2.3 is amended to read as follows:
R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry
elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following:
1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of not less than one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm).
Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.
2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced at no more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (406 mm) of openings and the ends of masonry walls.
15.06.310 Reserved
15.06.315 Section R908.1 amended – General.
Section R908.1 is amended by adding a paragraph to read as follows:
Where the reroofing is less than thirty percent (30) of the roof area and less than fifteen hundred (1500) square feet for Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, or buildings accessory thereto, building permits for the reroofing are not necessary.
15.06.320 Section R908.2 amended – Structural and construction loads.
Section R908.2 is amended by adding a sentence to read as follows:
If the proposed reroof results in a net increase of more than 3 pounds per square foot, a roof framing plan shall be provided to the building official to verify structural adequacy.
24 Section 3. Chapter 15.08, Title 15 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter, is hereby repealed; and a new Chapter 15.08, Title 15 of the Ordinance Code of the City of Shafter, is hereby added to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.08
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.08.010 Short title.
15.08.020 Applicability.
15.08.030 California Building Code – Adopted.
15.08.040 California Building Code – Provisions not adopted.
15.08.050 California Building Code – Amendments – General.
15.08.051 Section 101.4.3 amended – Plumbing.
15.08.052 Section 102.2.1 added – Flood.
15.08.060 Section 105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.
15.08.070 Section 107.3.1 amended – Approval of construction documents.
15.08.080 Section 110.3.3 amended – Lowest floor elevation.
15.08.090 Section 110.3.6 amended – Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection.
15.08.100 Section 110.5.1 added – Inspection record card.
15.08.101 Section 110.7 added – Special inspection registration.
15.08.110 Section 406.3.2.1 amended – Dwelling unit separation.
15.08.120 Reserved
15.08.130 Reserved
15.08.140 Reserved
15.08.150 Reserved
15.08.160 Section 802.4 amended – Applicability.
15.08.170 Section 903.2.1 amended – Group A.
15.08.180 Section 903.2.1.1 amended – Groups A-1, A-3, and A-4.
15.08.190 Reserved
15.08.200 Section 903.2.1.3 deleted – Group A-3.
15.08.210 Section 903.2.1.4 deleted – Group A-4.
15.08.220 Section 903.2.2.1 903.3.2.2.3 added – Group B.
15.08.230 Section 903.2.3 amended – Group E.
15.08.240 Section 903.2.4 amended – Group F.
15.08.250 Section 903.2.7 amended – Group M.
15.08.252 Section 903.2.8.5 903.2.8.4 added – Manufactured Homes.
15.08.255 Reserved
15.08.260 Section 903.2.9 amended – Group S-1.
15.08.270 Section 903.2.9.1 amended – Repair garages.
15.08.280 Section 903.2.10 amended – Group S-2.
15.08.290 Section 903.2.11.3 903.2.11.4 amended – Multi-story buildings and buildings 55 feet or more in height.
15.08.300 Section 903.3.1.2.3 added – Attics
25 15.08.310 Section 903.3.10 903.3.11 added – Fire sprinkler control room.
15.08.320 Section 903.6 added – Existing buildings.
15.08.321 Section 905.5.3 deleted – Class II system 1-inch hose.
15.08.325 Section 907.2.1 amended – Group A.
15.08.326 Section 907.2.8.1 amended – Manual fire alarm systems.
15.08.327 Section 907.2.9.1 amended – Manual fire alarm systems.
15.08.330 Section 907.9 added – Fire alarm control room.
15.08.335 Reserved
15.08.340 Section 1202.4.4 amended – Flood hazard.
15.08.350 Section 1402.6 9 amended – Flood resistance.
15.08.360 Reserved
15.08.370 Reserved
15.08.371 Section 1512.1 amended – General.
15.08.380 Section 1603.1 amended – General.
15.08.390 Section 1603.1.7 amended – Flood design data.
15.08.400 Table 1607.1 amended – Minimum Uniformly Distributed Live Loads and Minimum Concentrated Live Loads.
15.08.410 Section 1608.2 amended – Ground snow loads.
15.08.420 Reserved
15.08.430 Reserved
15.08.440 Section 1612 amended – Flood Loads.
15.08.450 Section 1704.2.5.1 amended – Fabricator approval.
15.08.460 Section 1705.6 amended – Soils.
15.08.465 Section 1705.7 amended – Driven deep foundations.
15.08.470 Reserved
15.08.480 Section 1704.6 amended – Structural observations.
15.08.490 Reserved
15.08.500 Section 1804.4 amended – Site grading.
15.08.510 Section 1804.5 amended – Grading and fill in flood hazard areas.
15.08.520 Section 1805.1.2.1 amended – Flood hazard areas.
15.08.530 Section 1807.1.4 amended – Permanent wood foundation systems.
15.08.540 Section 1807.1.6 amended – Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls.
15.08.550 Section 1809.7 amended – Prescriptive footings for light-frame construction.
15.08.560 Table 1809.7 amended – Prescriptive Footings Supporting Walls of Light Frame Construction.
15.08.570 Section 1905.1.7 1905.6.2 amended – Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F ACI 318, Section 14.1.4.
15.08.580 Section 2304.12.2.8 amended – Wood used in retaining walls and cribs.
15.08.590 Reserved Section 3001.3 amended – Reference standards.
15.08.592 Reserved Section 3109.1 amended – General.
15.08.594 Section 3109.3 added – Protection from adjacent properties.
15.08.596 Section 3109.4 added – Pool design and construction.
26 15.08.010 Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the "Shafter Building Code."
15.08.020 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply to the construction, erection, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, improvement, removing, conversion, demolition, and use and occupancy of every building and structure in the incorporated territory of the City of Shafter, excepting those exempted therefrom or permitted and constructed under the Shafter Building Code.
15.08.030 California Building Code – Adopted.
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2 being that portion of the 2022 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, referred to as the California Building Code, including Appendix Chapters C, I, and P, and Q as modified and amended by this chapter, is adopted by this reference into the Shafter Building Code. Additions and modifications to the California Building Standards Code (made by this Chapter) are made by reference to the appropriate section of the California Building Code.
15.08.040 California Building Code – Provisions not adopted.
The following provisions of the California Building Code are not adopted as part of this chapter and shall not apply thereto:
A. Section 101.4.4 Property maintenance
B. Section 103 Code Compliance Agency Department of Building Safety
C. Section 104.10.1 104.2.4.1 Flood hazard areas
D. Section 105.3.2 Time limitation of application
E. Section 105.5 Expiration
F. Section 110.3.12.1 Flood hazard documentation
G. Chapter 29 Plumbing Systems
Appendix Chapters NOT Adopted
Appendix A, Employee Qualifications
Appendix B, Board of Appeals
Appendix D, Fire Districts
Appendix E, Reserved
Appendix F, Rodentproofing
Appendix G, Flood-Resistant Construction
Appendix H, Signs
Appendix J, Grading
Appendix K, Group R-3 and Group R-3.1 Occupancies Protected by the Facilities of the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan Appendix L, Earthquake Recording Instrumentation
Appendix M, Tsunami-Generated Flood Hazard
Appendix N, Replicable Buildings
Appendix O, Performance-Based Application
27 15.08.050 California Building Code – Amendments – General.
The following sections of the California Building Code are amended to read as set out in this chapter.
15.08.051 Section 101.4.3 amended – Plumbing.
Section 101.4.3 is amended by deleting the last sentence.
15.08.052 Section 102.2.1 added – Flood
Section 102.2.1 is added to read as follows:
102.2.1 Flood. Where this code refers Section 1612 (Flood Loads), the user is directed to Section 15.44 (Floodplain Management) of this title for local requirements.
15.08.060 Section 105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.
A. Section 105.2 is amended by replacing building items 1, 2, 3 and 4 to read as follows:
Building
1. One-story residential detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11m2). It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by Section 710A, despite exemption from permit.
2. Fences, other than swimming pool barriers, not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high. However, the Shafter Planning Department will require a variance for any fence over 6 feet high.
3. Accepted oilfield activities. The exemption does not apply where construction is part of a processing plant, refinery, cogeneration facility, or other similar activities as determined by the building official:
a. Tanks which meet API or AWWA standards and are
supported directly upon grade (grade being the final ground surface elevation of the site prior to installation of the tank) with associated foundations if the ratio of height to diameter or width in the shortest direction does not exceed two to one. This also includes the associated equipment such as piping, walkways, stairs, guardrails, handrails and ladders which are covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
b. Processing equipment and pressure vessels which
meet API, ASME or ANSI standards and are supported directly upon grade (grade being the final ground surface elevation of the site prior to installation of the equipment or vessel) with associated foundations if the ratio of height to width in the shortest direction does not exceed one and one-half to one. This also includes the
28 associated equipment such as piping, walkways, stairs, guardrails, handrails and ladders which are covered by OSHA.
c. Miscellaneous equipment which meets API, ASME or
ANSI standards and is mounted on skids or supported on flanges.
Placement of this equipment on an at-grade concrete slab or similar foundation, without attaching it to resist uplift or overturning is considered part of the exempted activity.
d. Flatwork or non-supporting concrete slabs.
e. One-story detached accessory buildings which do not
contain a workstation and are used as storage sheds, typically unattended control or electrical enclosures or gauging sheds, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11m2). f. Oil derricks, artificial lift equipment and associated foundations.
g. Pipe racks and associated foundations, if the structure height does not exceed 8 feet (2438mm).
h. Process piping.
i. Oilfield containment walls not over four feet (1219mm) measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
Exemption from a building permit does not abrogate the
responsibility for obtaining clearance or permits from any other entity having jurisdiction over oil field activities. Construction of new or modifications to existing office buildings or any building intended for human occupancy are not exempt. HVAC replacements, or any other electrical or mechanical alteration or replacement that is subject to the California Energy Efficiency Standards are not exempt.
4. Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
EXCEPTIONS:
a. Supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids. b. Walls retaining soils within a 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) slope of the lowest finished grade at property line shall be constructed from 6-inch minimum nominal thickness
masonry or concrete, unless a permitted retaining wall
or otherwise exempt retaining wall is protecting the
property line. Other construction materials may be
approved on a case by case basis by the building
official.
Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for any exempted items.
15.08.070 Section 107.3.1 amended – Approval of construction documents.
29 Section 107.3.1 is amended by replacing the first sentence to read as follows:
107.3.1 Approval of construction documents. When the building official issues a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as “Approved.”
The remainder of the paragraph remains unchanged.
15.08.080 Section 110.3.3 amended – Lowest floor elevation.
Section 110.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
110.3.3 Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of concrete forms for the lowest floor, including the basement, and prior to placement of concrete or any further vertical construction, the elevation certificate required in Chapter 15.44 shall be submitted to and approved by the building official. Wherever this code refers to flood or flood hazard areas, the user is directed to Chapter 15.44.
15.08.090 Section 110.3.6 amended – Lath, gypsum board and gypsum panel product inspection.
Section 110.3.6 is amended by deleting the exception
15.08.100 Section 110.5.1 added – Inspection record card.
Section 110.5.1 is added to read as follows:
110.5.1 Inspection record card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. The card and approved plans shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the building official.
15.08.101 Section 110.7 added – Special inspection registration.
Section 110.7 is added to read as follows:
110.7 Special inspection registration. Any person who acts in the capacity of a Special Inspector as defined in Chapter 2 of this code for any project within the City of Shafter requiring special inspections as outlined in Chapter 17 must be registered with the City of Shafter to act in such capacity. In order to be registered, a person must pay a registration fee as established by the City Council and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the building official, or his or her designee, that he or she is qualified to perform those types of special inspections for which he or she is registered. Upon registration, a registration card will be issued to the individual by the building official, or his or her designee. Registration may be revoked for due cause as determined by the building official, or his or her designee.
30 15.08.110 Section 406.3.2.1 amended – Dwelling unit separation.
Section 406.3.2.1 is amended by replacing the first two sentences to read as follows:
406.3.2.1 Dwelling unit separation. If the building is equipped with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, the private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area by means of a minimum of ½- inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board applied to the garage side. Garages beneath habitable rooms shall be separated from all habitable rooms above by not less than a 5/8-inch (15.9mm) Type X gypsum board or equivalent and ½-inch (12.7 mm) gypsum board applied to structures supporting the separation from the habitable rooms above the garage. If the building is not equipped with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, the private garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit and its attic area by means of a minimum of 5/8-inch Type X gypsum board or equivalent applied to the garage side, and to structures supporting the separation.
The remainder of this paragraph remains unchanged.
15.08.120 Reserved
15.08.130 Reserved
15.08.140 Reserved
15.08.150 Reserved
15.08.160 Section 802.4 amended – Applicability.
Section 802.4 is amended to read as follows:
802.4 Applicability. For buildings in flood hazard areas as established in 15.44.080, interior finishes, trim, and decorative materials below the elevation of the base flood plus one foot (BFE+1.0 ft) shall be flood-damage resistant materials.
15.08.170 Section 903.2.1 amended – Group A.
Section 903.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the entire building containing a Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancy. For Group A-5 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in Section 903.2.1.5.
15.08.180 Section 903.2.1.1 amended - Groups A-1, A-3, and A-4.
31 Section 903.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Groups A-1, A-3 and A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1, A-3 and A-4 occupancies.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Assembly rooms or spaces with a cumulative area less than 1,000 square feet (93 m2) and located on a level of exit discharge where no alcohol is consumed, and a fire alarm is installed when required by Section 907.2.1.
2. Group A-3 occupancies located on the level of exit discharge provided the fire area does not exceed 5,000 square feet (464 m2) and the occupant load is less than 100 and the building contains a fire alarm as required by Section 907.2.1.
3. A Group A-3 occupancy with a fire area that does not exceed 5,000 square feet (464.5 m2), an occupant load less than 100, the A-3 is located on the level of exit discharge and the building contains a fire alarm as required by Section 907.2.1.
15.08.190 Reserved
15.08.200 Section 903.2.1.3 deleted – Group A-3.
Section 903.2.1.3 is deleted.
15.08.210 Section 903.2.1.4 deleted – Group A-4.
Section 903.2.1.4 is deleted.
15.08.220 Section 903.2.2.1 903.2.2.3 added – Group B.
Section 903.2.2.1 903.2.2.3 is added to read as follows:
903.2.2.1 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group B occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group B fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. A Group B fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
3. The combined area of all Group B fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).
15.08.230 Section 903.2.3 amended – Group E.
Section 903.2.3 is amended to read as follows: Section 903.2.3 Item 1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
32 1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2) in area. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2) in area.
2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.
3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
4. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops and other such areas where hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity are used or stored.
5. Throughout any Group E structure greater than 10,000 square feet (929 m2) in area, which contains more than one fire area, and which is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of not less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating without openings.
6. For public school state-funded construction projects see Section 903.2.19.
7. For public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.20.
15.08.240 Section 903.2.4 amended – Group F.
Section 903.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
2. A Group F fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
3. The combined area of all Group F fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).
4. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries. A Group F fire area is used for cannabis cultivation, processing or extraction.
5. A Group F-1 occupancy is used to manufacture vehicles, energy storage systems or equipment containing lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries where the batteries are installed as part of the manufacturing process.
6. A Group F-1 fire area is used for cannabis cultivation, processing or extraction.
15.08.250 Section 903.2.7 amended – Group M.
Section 903.2.7, Item 1 is amended to read as follows:
33 903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet
(2230 m2).
4. The structure exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2),
contains more than one fire area containing a Group M
occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of not less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating without openings.
3.5. A Group M fire area is used for retail of cannabis or cannabis
15.08.252 Section 903.8.5 903.2.8.4 added – Manufactured Homes.
Section 903.2.8.5 is added to Chapter 9 of the Shafter Fire Code to read as follows:
903.2.8.5 903.2.8.4 Manufactured Homes. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in new manufactured homes, as defined in Health and Safety Code Sections 18007 & 18009, and multiple family manufactured homes with two dwelling units, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18008.7, in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
15.08.255 Reserved
15.08.260 Section 903.2.9 amended – Group S-1.
Section 903.2.9 is amended to read as follows: Section 903.2.9, Item 1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).
34 6. A Group S-1 fire area storing cannabis or cannabis products.1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2);
15.08.270 Section 903.2.9.1 amend repair garages.
Section 903.2.9.1 is amended to read as follows: Section 903.2.9.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the Shafter Building Code, as follows:
1. Buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. Buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles parked in the basement.
3. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet (464 m2).
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m²).
15.08.280 Section 903.2.10 amended – Group S-2.
Section 903.2.10 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as a Group S-2 occupancy where one of the following conditions exist:
1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 10,000 square feet (929 m2).
2. Where an enclosed parking garage is located beneath other occupancy groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies
3. The combined area of all Group S-2 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000 square feet (2230 m2).
15.08.290 Section 903.2.11.3 amended – Multi-story buildings and buildings 55 feet or more in height.
Section 903.2.11.3 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.3 Multi-story buildings and buildings 55 feet or more in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings more than 3 stories in height or with a floor level having an occupant load of 30 or more that is located 55 feet (16,764 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
15.08.300 Section 903.3.1.2.3 amended – Attics.
Section 903.3.1.2.3, Item 3 is amended to read as follows:
35 3. Attics not required by Items 1 or 2 to have Item 1 to be equipped with automatic sprinklers shall comply with one of the following if the building is more than two stories in height.
3.1Provide automatic sprinkler system protection . throughout the attic.
3.2 Construct the attic using noncombustible materials.
3.3 Construct the attic using fire-retardant-treated wood complying with Section 2303.2 of the International Building Code.
3.4 Fill the attic with noncombustible insulation.
15.08.310 Section 903.3.10 903.3.11 added – Fire sprinkler control room.
Section 903.3.10 903.3.11 is added to read as follows:
903.3.10 903.3.11 Fire sprinkler control room. When an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in a building constructed for multiple tenants and the system protects multiple tenant spaces, the main controls, risers, gauges and appurtenances shall be located in an attached room or enclosure with access only from an exterior door which has a minimum size of 3’0” wide and 6’8” high. The equipment required to be in the fire sprinkler control room shall be located in the fire alarm control room when one is required in accordance with Section 907.9.
15.08.320 Section 903.6 added – Existing buildings.
Section 903.6 is added to read as follows:
903.6 Existing Buildings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in existing buildings as required in Sections 903.6.1 through 903.6.3. 903.6.1 Pyroxylin Plastics. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in all existing buildings where cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics are manufactured, stored or handled where required in Chapter 11. 903.6.2 Group I-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in Group I-2 where required in Chapter 11.
903.6.3 Existing buildings. In other than Group U occupancies, when the floor area of an existing building is increased and the total floor area exceeds ten thousand (10,000) square feet (929 m2) before or after the addition, or is otherwise required to be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout the entire building.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. If new or existing fire areas are clearly established within the limits of this code and approved by the Fire and Building Official.
2. Where a fire wall of 4 hour fire- resistance-rated construction without openings is installed to separate the new and existing portions of the building, only the new portion need comply.
36 15.08.321 Section 905.5.3 deleted – Class II system 1-inch hose.
Section 905.5.3 is deleted.
15.08.325 Section 907.2.1 amended – Group A.
The first paragraph of Section 907.2.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 907.2.1 is amended as follows:
The first paragraph is amended to read as follows:
907.2.1 Group A. A manual alarm system that activates the occupant notification system in accordance with 907.5 shall be installed in all Group A occupancies.
Exceptions:
1. Manual fire alarm boxes are not required where the building is equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and the occupant notification appliances will activate throughout the notification zones upon sprinkler water flow.
2. Manual fire alarm boxes and the associated occupant notification system or emergency voice/alarm communication system are not required for Group A-5 outdoor bleacher-type seating having an occupant load of greater than or equal to 300 and less than 15,000 occupants, provided that all of the following are met:
2.1. A public address system with standby power is provided.
2.2. Enclosed spaces attached to or within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the outdoor bleacher type seating compose, in the aggregate, a maximum of 10 percent of the overall area of the outdoor bleachertype seating or 1,000 square feet (92.9 m2), whichever is less.
2.3. Enclosed accessory spaces under or attached to the outdoor bleacher-type seating shall be separated from the bleachertype seating in accordance with Section 1030.1.1.1.
2.4. All means of egress from the bleacher-type seating are open to the outside.
3. Manual fire alarm boxes and the associated occupant notification system or emergency voice/alarm communication system are not required for temporary Group A-5 outdoor bleacher-type seating, provided that all of the following are met:
3.1. There are no enclosed spaces under or attached to the outdoor bleacher-type seating.
3.2. The bleacher-type seating is erected for a period of less than 180 days.
3.3. Evacuation of the bleacher-type seating is included in an approved fire safety plan.