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RESOLUTION NO. 114-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
- TOWN OF LOS ALTOS BILLS INCLUDING FINDINGS
REGARDING THE NEED FOR AMENDMENTS TO
PROVISIONS IN THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE TO BE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE IN THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18938 makes provisions published
in the California Building Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
17922 applicable to all occupancies.throughout the state and effective one hundred and
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eighty days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission(the
Commission), or at a later date established by the Commission; and
WHEREAS, Heath and Safety Code Section 17958 permits cities to amend the
requirements of the California Building Standards Code in accordance with Health and
Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7; and .
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits cities in adopting
provisions of the California Building Standards Code to make such changes in such
provisions as the city determines,pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7,
are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that a city,before
making changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5,must make an
express finding that such changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological or topographical conditions; and
' WHEREAS, under Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7,changes pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 may not become effective until the required
findings, and the changes,have been filed with the California Building Standards
Commission; and
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.2 permits enactment of city
ordinances that adopt codes or statutes, including codes of the State of California, by
reference; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills intends to adopt an_
ordinance adopting by reference provisions of the California Building Standards Code;
and
WHEREAS,.such ordinance incorporates changes to the California Building
Standards Code pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5; and
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WHEREAS,the Town of Los Altos Hills has reviewed the reasons for such
proposed changes as set forth in Exhibit B;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council does hereby
declare and fmd that the changes to the provisions of the California Building Standards
Code set forth in Exhibit A are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic,
or topographical conditions in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution, including Exhibits
A and B shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission in accordance
with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on
the c5ti' day of kI2002,by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Fenwick, Mayor Pro Tem Cheng, Councilmember Kerr,
Councilmember O'Malley and Councilmember Warshawsky
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None •
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
City C erk
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EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION NO. 114-02
ORDINANCE NO.
ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
REPEALING CHAPTERS 1, 1.6, 2, 3, 4,AND 8 OF TITLE 8
(BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE LOS ALTOS HILLS
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING CHAPTERS 1, 1.6, 2, 3, 4
AND 8 TO TITLE 8.TO THE LOS ALTOS BILLS MUNICIPAL
CODE.(BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO ADOPT THE.2001
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,AND THE
1995.EDITION OF THE CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY
DWELLING CODE,WITH AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS,the 2001 California Building Code Volume 1, Volume 2 and California
Building Standards Code, 2001 California Plumbing Code,2001 California Mechanical Code,
1999 National Electric Code and 2001 California Fire Code have been amended and adopted by
the California Building Standards Commission as the California Building Standards Code
("Building Regulations"); and
WHEREAS,the 1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code has been published
by the Council of American Building Officials; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los-Altos Hills ("Town")wishes to adopt building regulations
in accordance with law and to use the most updated regulations in the processing of development
in the Town;
WHEREAS, Government Code § 50022.2 authorizes cities to enact ordinances adopting
any code by reference; and
WHEREAS,because of the Town's unique local climatic, geologic and topographic
conditions,the Town desires to make amendments and additions to the Building Regulations.
NOW, THEREFORE,the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does ORDAIN as
follows:
1. Chapter 1 of Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
2.. . ... Chapter 1 is hereby added to Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to read as
follows:
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
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8-1.01. Adoption of 2001 California Building Code
Volume 1,Volume 2 and California Building
Standards Code
8-1.02. Deletions
8-1.03. Amendments •
8-1.03(1). Fireretardant roofing
8-1.03(2). Bracing
8-1.04. Appendices
8-1.05. Deposits for fmal inspections
8-1.06. Expired permits
8-1.07. Drainage fees
Sec. 8-1.01. Adoption of 2001 California Building Code Volume 1 and Volume 2
(A) The Building Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills, incorporated by reference
herein except as otherwise provided in this chapter.;is the Code of rules,.
regulations and standards published by the International Conference of Building
Officials under the title"California Building Code,2001 Edition,Volumes 1,2,
and"California Building Standards Code", as amended by the California Building
Standards Commission(designated the"Primary Code"), and the"Uniform
Building Code Standards, 2001 Edition" (designated the"Secondary Code")
(collectively called the`Building.Code").
(B) Three (3) copies of the Building Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Sec. 8-1.02. Deletions.
Section 105 of the Building Code (Appeals Board)is hereby deleted.
Sec. 8-1.03. Amendments.
The following amendments are hereby incorporated into the Building Code:
Sec. 8-1.03(1). Fire Retardant Roofing.
Roofs on all new structures and additions toexisting structures and any reroofing
involving three hundred(300) square feet or more of an existing structure must have a
fire retardancy classification of A, as defined in the 2001 California Building Code and
California Building Standards Code.
Sec. 8-1.03(2). Bracing.
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(A) Section 2320.11.3, item 5 (allowing the use of gypsum board for bracing) is
hereby deleted.
(B) - Section 2320.11.3, item 7, is amended as follows:
"Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches oncenter installed in
accordance with Table No. 25-I. Limited to single story R-3 and U-1
occupancies."
Sec. 8-1.04. Appendices.
The following_Appendix Chapters of the 2001 California Building. Code are hereby
adopted:
2001 CBC Appendix Chapter 15,Reroofing.
2001 CBC Appendix Chapter 18, Water and Damp Proofing Foundations.
2001 CBC Appendix Chapter 31,Division III,Patio Covers.
2001 CBC Appendix. Chapter 34, Division III, Repair to Buildings and Structures
Damaged by the Occurrence of a Natural Disaster.
Sec. 8-1.05. Deposits for Final Inspections. - _
For each permit issued for projects with a construction valuation in excess of$5,000,.a
deposit, as established by resolution of the City Council, shall be submitted at the time of
permit issuance, to be refunded not later than 30 days after final project inspection by the
Building Official. If an issued permit expires and is not renewed within 6 months after
expiration,the deposit shall be forfeited to the Town: .
Sec.8-1.06. Expired Permits.
Where a permit has been issued but then expires, no new permit shall be issued for the
same site until the expired permit is. renewed and a progress inspection is made by the
Building Official, with finalinspection approval if the project is complete; provided,
however, that if ownership of the property has changed, a new permit may be issued.
Sec. 8-1.07. Drainage Fees.
For the purpose.of providing fees for planned drainage facilities as a condition precedent
to the issuance of any building permit for theconstruction of any structure upon any
property, the applicant shall pay to the Town a fee, to be determined pursuant to a
resolution adopted,by the Council, per square foot for the total square footage of all
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roofed and paved areas required for the completion of the structure or development
covered by the building permit. All monies received by the Town pursuant to the
provisions of this section shall be paid into the Drainage Fund established by the
provisions of Article 4 of Chapter 3 of Title 3 of this Code.
3. Chapter 1.6 of Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
4. Adoption of CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. Chapter 1.6 is hereby added to
Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1.6 CABO ONE AND TWO FAMILY
DWELLING CODE
8-1.60. Adoption of CABO One and Two Family
Dwelling Code
Sec. 8-1.60. Adoption of CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code.
(A) The Family Dwelling Code for the Town of Los Altos Hills, incorporated herein
by reference except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is the Code of rules, _
regulations, and standards published by the Council of American Building
Officials, titled the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code, 1995 Edition.
(B) Three(3) copies of the Family Dwelling Code shall be kept on file in the office of
the City Clerk. •
5. Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
6. Adoption of Electrical Code. Chapter 2 is hereby added to Title 8 of the Town of Los
Altos Hills Municipal Code to read as follows: - -
CHAPTER 2. ELECTRICAL CODE
8-2.01. Adoption of National Electrical Code
8-2.02. Underground installations: Electrical and
telephone service lead-in
Sec. 8-2.01. Adoption of National Electrical Code.
(A) The Electrical Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills, incorporated by reference
herein except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is the Code of rules,
regulations and standards published by the National Fire Protection Association
under the title"National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition", as amended by the
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California Building Standards Commission and published in the California
Building Standards Code.
(B) Three (3) copies of the Electrical Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Sec. 8-2.02. Underground installations: Electrical and telephone service lead-in.
Every electrical and telephone and other utility service lead-in constructed or placed
pursuant to this chapter shall be constructed and placed underground so that no portion •
thereof shall remain aboveground at any place between the street or easement line supply
and the structure which such lead-in serves. No new utility pole or overhead line shall be
installed, except for repair or maintenance purposes. This provision applies only to
utility work necessitated by applicants for building permits.
7. Chapter 3 of Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
8. Adoption of Plumbing Code. Chapter 3 is hereby added to Title 8 of the Town of Los
Altos Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3. PLUMBING CODE
8-3.01. Adoption of California Plumbing Code
8-3.02: Appendices
Sec. 8-3.01. Adoption of 2001 California Plumbing Code.
(A) The Plumbing Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills, incorporated by reference
herein exceptas otherwise provided in this chapter,is the Code of rules,
regulations and standards published by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials under the title "California Plumbing Code, 2001
Edition", as amended by the California Building Standards Commission and
published in the California Building Standards Code.
(B) Three(3) copies of the Plumbing Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
Sec. 8-3.02. Appendices.
The following Appendix Chapters of the 2001 California Plumbing Code are hereby
adopted:
2001 CPC Appendix A,Rules for.Sizing Water Systems.
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2001 CPC Appendix B,Combination Waste and Vent Systems.
2001 CPC Appendix C,Additional Reference Standards.
2001 CPC Appendix D, Rainwater Systems.
2001 CPC Appendix I, Installation Standard.
2001 CPC Appendix K, Private Sewage Disposal Systems.
9. Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
10. Adoption of Mechanical Code. Chapter 4 is hereby added to Title 8 of the Town of Los
Altos Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4. MECHANICAL CODE
8-4.01. Adoption of 2001 California Mechanical Code
Sec. 8-4.01. Adoption of 2001 California Mechanical Code.
(A) The Mechanical Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills, incorporated by reference
herein except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is the Code of rules,
regulations and standards published by the International Conference of Building
Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
under the title"California Mechanical Code,2001 Edition", as amended by the
California Building Standards Commission and published in the California
Building Standards Code.
(B) Three (3) copies of the Mechanical Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the
City Clerk.
11. Chapter 8 of Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos Hills Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
12. Adoption of Fire Code. Chapter 8 is hereby added to Title 8 of the Town of Los Altos
Hills Municipal Code to read as follows:
CHAPTER 8. FIRE CODE
8-8.01. Adoption of California Fire Code
8-8.02. Definitions
8-8.03. Deletion of Section 103.1.4
8-8.03(1). Final Inspection
8-8.04. Amendments
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8-8.04(1). Fire Prevention Engineer or Fire Marshal
8-8.04(2). Abatement of hazard
8-8.04(3). Permits
8-8.04(4). Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants
8-8.04(5). Fire Extinguishing Systems
8-8.05: Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which the
Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents is to be
Prohibited
8-8.06. Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which the
Storage of Compressed Natural Gas is to be
Prohibited
Sec. 8-8.01. Adoption of 2001 California Fire Code.
(A) The Fire Code of the Town of Los Altos Hills, incorporated by reference herein
except as otherwise provided in this chapter, is the Code of rules, regulations and
standards printed and published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association under the
title "California Fire Code, 2001 Edition" and"Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition"
including Appendix Chapters 1I-A, III-A, III-B, V-A and VI-A, as amended by
the California Building Standards Commission and published in the California
Building Standards Code. The mandatory requirements of the adopted
appendices to the Fire Code shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained
in the body of the Fire Code.
(B). One (1) copy of the Fire Code shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Sec. 8-8.02. Definitions.
(A) Whenever the term"Administrator" is used or appears in the Fire Code, such term
shall be deemed and construed to mean the City Manager of the Town of.Los
Altos Hills or his or her designated representative.
(B) Whenever the terms "Chief'or"Fire Chief' are used or appear in the Fire Code,
such term shall be deemed and construed to mean the Fire Chief retained by the
Los Altos Hills County Fire District, or his designated representative.
- (C) Whenever the term"Fire Department"is used or appears in the Fire Code, such
term shall be deemed and construed to mean the Fire Department retained by the
Los Altos Hills County Fire District.
(D) Whenever the term"Chief of Police" is used or appears in the Fire Code, such
term shall be deemed and construed to mean the Sheriff of the County of Santa
Clara with whom the Town contracts for police services, or his or her designated
representative.
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(E) Whenever the term"Police Departmentis is used or appears in the Fire Code, such
term shall be deemed and construed to mean the Sheriff's Department of the
County of Santa Clara with whom the Town contracts for police service.
(F) Whenever the word"jurisdiction"is used or appears in the Fire Code, such term
shall be deemed and construed to mean the Town of Los Altos Hills.
(G) Whenever the term"Corporation Counsel"is used or appears in the Fire Code,
such term shall be deemed and construed to mean the City Attorney for the Town.
Sec. 8-8.03. Deletion of Section 103.1.4.
Section 103.1.4 of the 2001 California Fire Code is hereby deleted, and wherever the
term`Board of Appeals"is used or appears in the Fire Code, such term shall be deemed
and construed to mean the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
Sec. 8-8.03(1). Final Inspection.
A new Section 103.2.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code,to read as follows:
Section 103.2.4. Final Inspection.
For other than R-3 one and two-family dwellings,no final inspection as to all or any
portion of a development shall be deemed completed untiltheinstallation of the required
fire protectionfacilities and access ways have been completed and approved. No final
certificate of occupancy may be granted until the Fire Department issues notice of
clearance to the Building Department.
Sec. 8-8.04. Amendments.
The following amendments are hereby incorporated into the Fire Code:
Sec. 8-8.04(1). Fire Prevention Engineer or Fire Marshal.
Section 103.2.2.2 of the 2001 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
The Chief of the Los Altos Hills County Fire District may designate a member of the fire
division of the Los Altos Hills County Fire District to exercise the powers and perform
the duties of Fire Prevention Engineer as set forth in this Code.
Sec. 8-8.04(2). Abatement of Hazard.
A new Section 105.11 is hereby added to the Fire Code, to read as follows:
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Section 105.11. Abatement of Hazard.
(A) It is the intent of this Section to provide a method of hazard abatement on private
property where no owner or responsible person can be found and the hazard is of
a nature requiring immediate action in order to protect the public.
(B) If any person fails to comply with the order of the Fire Department, or in the
event that the Fire Department is unable to locate the responsible person within a
reasonable time, the Fire Department may take such steps to abate a fire hazard or
health hazard as are necessary for the protection of the public health and safety.
In no event is notice necessary before abatement when the fire hazard constitutes
a clear and present danger to the public welfare.
(C) The cost of any such abatement is a debt to the Town, of the owner of the
premises,or who,by his act or inaction, caused the fire hazard. The cost of the
abatement shall become a lien on the premises when the need for the abatement
and theamount of the cost have been established.
Sec. 8-8.04(3). Permits.
(A) Section 105.8d.3.is hereby added to the Fire Code to read:
d.3 Day care facility. To operate a business as a day care facility for more than
six (6)people.
(B) ,Section 105.8.f.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read:
f.6. Fire protectionsystems. To install, alter or change any fire hydrant system,'
fire extinguishing system or fire alarm system.
(C) Section 105.8.i.1 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read:
i.1. Institutional. To operate, maintain, or use any institutional type occupancy.
For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall be, but is not limited to:
hospitals, children's home,home or institution for insane or mentally retarded
persons, home or institution for the care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium,
nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes,residential care homes
• for the elderly, out of home placement facilities,halfway house, and day care
nurseries or similar facility of any capacity.
Sec. 8-8.04(4). Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants.
Section 903.3 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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903.3. Type of Water Supply. Water supply is allowed to consist of reservoirs,pressure
tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems capable of providing the
required fire flow. In setting the requirements for fire flow, the chief may be guided by
Appendix III-A.
Where water supplies available for fire protection do not meet the requirements of
Appendix III-A, an approved(approved means as approved by the Fire Chief) automatic
fire sprinkler system installed throughout the building will be an acceptable alternate to
all or a portion of the water supply required, as determined by the Chief, provided that a
sprinkler system is not otherwise required by this code or the Building.Code.
Sec. 8-8.04(5). Fire Extinguishing Systems.
(A) Section 1003.1.2 of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1003.1.2 Standards. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with the Building
Code. Fire sprinkler systems required by the Fire Code, as amended, shall be
installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association(NFPA)
Standards, as referenced in the Building Code, and Fire Department Standards.
(B) Section 1003.2.2,item 6, of the Fire Code is added to read as follows:
6. In all new buildings where the fire flow for the building, in accordance with
Appendix III-A, exceeds 2,000 gallons-per minute or is three(3) or more stories
in height or the floor area exceeds 10,000 square feet.
(C) Section 1003.2.2, iteni 7 of the Fire Code is added to read as follows:
7. In all existing buildings when modifications are made that increase the fire
flow, in accordance with Appendix III-A, to more than 2,000 gallons per minute
or increase the number of stories to three(3) or more or increase the floor area to
more than 10,000 square feet.
8-8.05. Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which the Storage of Explosives and
Blasting Agents is to be Prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which the storage
of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as the Town limits
of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
8-8.06. Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which the Storage of Compressed
Natural Gas is to be Prohibited.
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EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION NO. 114-0 2
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ARE REASONABLY
NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS.
1. In connection with the adoption by reference of the 2001 California Building
Standards Code, it is hereby expressly found and determined that the
following change to the Uniform Building Code as amended by the California
Building Standards Commission and published as the 2001 "California
Building Standards Code is reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions:
Sec. 8-1.03(1). Fire Retardant Roofing
Roofs on all new structures and additions to existing structures and any
reroofing involving three hundred(300) square feet or more of an existing
structure must have a fire retardancy classification of A, as defined in the
2001 California Building Code and California Building Standards Code.
A. The aforesaid local amendment is reasonably necessary in order to lessen the
threat to life, safety and property represented by local climatic, geographical
and topographical conditions existing in the Town of Los Altos Hills.
B. The aforesaid local amendment is enacted pursuant to the authority of Section
17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, for the purpose of
addressing the aforesaid conditions which are more specifically described as
follows:
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a. In past years fires in Bay Area Hillside Communities have caused
extensive property damage, and in some cases, injury and death;
b. The Town of Los Altos Hills is primarily_located in an area of steep
hills;with relatively limited access to may residencesand contains.
areas which are susceptible to dangerous fire conditions;
c. The Town of Los Altos Hills was the scene of such a fire in 1985
which resulted in the destruction of property and injury to firefighters;
d. Roofs which are not fire-retardant contribute to the spread of fires, and
therefore pose a risk to the safety of the Town's citizens and their
property.
2. In connection with the adoption by reference of the 2001 California Building
Standards Code, it is hereby expressly found and determined that the
following change to the Uniform Building Code as amended by the California
Building Standards Commission and published as the 2001 California
Building Standards Code is reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geological, or topographical conditions:
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Sec. 8-1.03(2). Bracing.
(A)Section 2320.11.3, item 5 (allowing the use of gypsumboard for bracing)
is hereby deleted.
(B) Section 2320:11.3, item 7, is amended as follows: "Portland cement
plaster on studs spaced 16 inches on center installed in accordance with
Table No. 25-I. Limited to single story R-3d and U-1 occupancies."
A. The aforesaid local amendment is reasonably necessary in order to lessen the
threat to life, safety and property represented by localclimatic, geographical
and topographical conditions existing in the Town of Los Altos Hills.
B. The aforesaid local amendment is enacted pursuant to the authority of Section
17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, for the purpose of
addressing the aforesaid conditions which are more specifically described as
follows:
a. The Town of Los Altos Hills is within a very active seismic area(Seismic
Zone 4);
b. Gypsum wallboard and exterior Portland cement plaster have performed
- poorly during recent California seismic events;
c. The shear values for gypsum wallboard and Portland cement stucco ••
contained in the Uniform Building Code are based on monodirectional
testing; and
d. The limitation on the use of these systems as set forth in this ordinance is a
more restrictive standard which will-better prevent damage which can
result from local conditions.
3. In connection with the adoption by reference of the 1999 National Electric
Code as amended by the California Building'Standards Commission in the
California Building Standards Code, it is hereby expressly found and _
determined that the following addition is reasonablynecessary because of
local climatic, geological or topographical conditions:
Sec. 8-2.02. Underground Installations: Electric and Telephone Service
lead-in.
Every electrical and telephone and other utility service lead-in constructed or
placed pursuant to this chapter shall be constructed and placed underground so
that no portion thereof shall remain aboveground at any place between the
street or easement line supply and the structure which such lead-in serves. No
new utility pole or overhead line shall be installed, except for repair or
maintenance purposes. This provision applies only to utility work
necessitated by applicants for building permits.
A. The aforesaid local amendment is reasonably necessary in order to lessen
the threat to life, safety and property represented by certain local climatic,
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geographical and topographical conditions existing in the Town of Los
Altos Hills.
B. The aforesaid local.amendment is enacted pursuant to the authority of
section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, for the purpose
of addressing the aforesaid conditions which are more specifically
described as follows:
a. In past years fires in Bay Area Hillside Communities have caused
extensive property damage, and in some cases, injury and death;
b. The Town of Los Altos Hills is primarily located in an area of
steep hills, with relatively limited access to may residences and
contains areas which are susceptible to dangerous fire conditions;
c. The Town of Los Altos Hills was the scene of such a fire in 1985
which resulted in the destruction of property and injury to
firefighters;
d. Above ground electrical, telephone and other utility service lead in
contribute to the spread of fires, and therefore pose a risk to the
safety of the Town's citizens and their property.
4. In connection with the adoption by reference of the 2001 Uniform Fire Code
as amended by the California Building Standards Commission in the
California Building Standards Code, it is hereby expressly found and
determined that the following local amendments are reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions:
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Sec. 8-8.04(1). Fire Prevention Engineer or Fire Marshal.
Section 103.2.2.2 of f the 2001 California Fire Code is amended to read as
follows:
The Chief of the Los Altos Hills County Fire.District may designate a
member of the fire division of the Los Altos Hills County Fire District to
exercise the powers and perform the duties of Fire Prevention Engineer as
set forth in this Code.
Sec. 8-8.04(2). Abatement of Hazard.
A new Section 105.11 is hereby added to the Fire Code, to read as follows:
Section 105.11. Abatement of Hazard.
(A) . It is the intent of this Section to provide a method of hazard
abatement on private property where no owner or responsible
person can be found and the hazard is of a nature requiring
immediate action in order to protect the public.
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(B) If any person fails to comply with the order of the Fire
Department, or in the event that the Fire Department is unable to
locate the responsible person within a reasonable time, the Fire
Department may take such steps to abate a fire hazard or health
hazard as are necessary for the protection of the public health and
• safety. In no event is notice necessary before abatement when the
fire hazard constitutes a clear and present danger to the public.
welfare.
(C) The cost of any such abatement is a debt to the Town, of the owner
of the premises or who,by his act or inaction, caused the fire
hazard. The cost of the abatement shall become a lien on the
premises when the need for the abatement and the amount of the
cost have been established.
- Sec. 8-8.04(3). Permits.
(A) Section 105.8d.3 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read:
d.3 Day care facility. To operate a business as a day care facility
for more than six(6)people. .
(B) Section 105.8.f.6 is hereby added to the Fire Code to read:
f.6. Fire protection systems. To install, alter or change any fire
hydrant system, fire extinguishing system or fire alarm system.
(C) Section 105.8.i.1 is hereby added to the Fire.Code to read:
i.l. Institutional. To operate,maintain, or use any institutional
type occupancy. For the purpose of this Section, an institution shall
be,but is not limited to:hospitals, children's home,home or
institution for insane or mentally retarded persons,home or
institution for the care of aged or senile persons, sanitarium,
nursing or convalescent home, certified family care homes,
residential care homes for the elderly, out of home placement
facilities, halfway house, and day care nurseries or similar facility
of any capacity.
Sec. 8-8.04(4). Water Supplies and Fire Hydrants.
Section 903.3 of the Fire Code is amended to read as'follows:
903.3. Type of Water Supply. Water supply is allowed to consist of
reservoirs,pressure tanks, elevated tanks,water mains or other fixed
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systems capable of providing the required fire flow. In setting the
requirements for fire flow, the chief may be guided by Appendix III-A.
Where water supplies available for fire protection do not meet the
requirements of Appendix III-A, an approved(approved means as
approved by the Fire Chief) automatic fire sprinkler system installed
throughout the building will bean acceptable alternate to all or a portion
of the water supply required, as determined by the Chief,provided that a
sprinkler system is not otherwise required by this code or the Building
Code.
Sec. 8-8.04(5). Fire Extinguishing Systems.
(A) Section 1003.1.2of the Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1003.1.2 Standards. Fire extinguishing systems shall comply with
the Building Code. Fire sprinkler systems required by the Fire
Code, as amended, shall be installed in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association(NFPA) Standards, as referenced in the
Building Code, and Fire Department Standards.
(B) Section 1003.2.2, item 6, of the Fire Code is added to read as
follows:
6. In all new buildings where the fire flow for the building, in
accordance with Appendix In-A, exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute
or is three(3) or more stories_in height or the floor area exceeds
10,000 square feet.
(C) Section 1003.2.2, item 7 of the Fire Code is added to read as
follows:
-7. In all existing buildings when modifications are made that
increase the fireflow, in accordance with Appendix III-A, to more
than 2,000 gallons per minute or increase the number of stories to
three (3) or more or increase the floor area to more than 10,000
square feet.
8-8.05. Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which the Storage of
Explosives and Blasting Agents is to be Prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section7701.7.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in
which the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited, are
hereby established as the Town limits of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
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8-8.06.
Establishment of Limits of Districts in Which the Storage of
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Compressed Natural Gas is to be Prohibited.
The limits referred to in Section 5204.5.2 of the Uniform Fire Code, in
which the storage of compressed natural gas is prohibited, are hereby
established as the town limits of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
A. The aforesaid local amendments are reasonably necessary in order to
lessen the threat to life, safety, and-property represented by certain local
climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the Town
of Los Altos Hills.
B. The aforesaid local amendments are enacted pursuant to the authority of
Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, for the purpose
of addressing the aforesaid,conditions which are more specifically
described as follows:
a. The Town of Los Altos Hills is located in hillside terrain that
experiences low humidity, high winds and warm temperatures during
the summer months, creating conditions which are particularly
conducive to the ignition and spread of grass, brush and structure fires.
Fires originating inside of a structure could quickly spread to the
hillside areas where fire suppression crews would have difficulty in
attaining control or extinguishments due to steep_terrain, limited roads
and dense vegetation. The amendments will better protect the life,
safety and property of the Town of Los Altos Hills.
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