HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 3659ORDINANCE NO. 3 6 5 9
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AND ADOPTING AND
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.16 THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 15.16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code relating to the Uniform
Mechanical Code is hereby repealed.
follows:
SECTION 2.
A new Chapter 15.16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is added to read as
Sections:
15.16.010
15.16.020
15.16.030
15.16.040
15.16.050
15.16.060
15.16.070
15.16.080
Chapter 15.16
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
Adoption.
Deletions.
Modifications.
Section 310.1 amended - Condensate disposal.
Section 321.8 amended - Access.
Section 404.4 amended - Access, inspection and repair.
Section 508.4 amended - Clearances for Type I hood.
Section 803.3 amended - Dampers.
15.16.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter. that certain mechanical code known and
designated as the Uniform Mechanical Code. 1994 Edition, sponsored and copyrighted by
the International Conference of Building Officials, a copy of which is on file in the office
of the Building Depat talent of the City for use and examination by the public, and each
portion and provision thereof is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this
chapter and is declared to be the mechanical code of the City for the purpose stated
therein.
15.16.020 Deletions
The following section of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1994 Edition, is not adopted
as part of this chapter and is deleted:
Section 110.1 Board of Appeals
15.16.030 Modifications.
The sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code mentioned in Sections
15.16.040 through 15.16.080 are amended to read as set forth in this chapter.
15.16.040 Section 310.1 amended - Condensate disoosal.
Section 310.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
All condensate drains installed in or on commercial structures shall be of
metallic pipe and fittings. Condensate drains installed outside residential
units shall be metallic pipe when over four (4) feet in developed length.
Condensate drains entering residential units shall be installed in ABS, PVC,
DWV, or metallic pipe installed in accordance to Uniform Plumbing Code
installation standards.
15.16.050 Section 321.8 amended- Access.
Section 321.8 is amended by adding a fourth paragraph to read as follows:
Access from within structure shall be provided through a common use room
(electrical meter room, etc.) or a common use corridor. These areas shall be
readily accessible to all tenants and service employees or access within a
building can be provided within each tenant space.
15.16.060 Section 404.4 amended - Access, inspection and reoair.
Section 404.4 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
An evaporative cooling system shall have a level working platform when
located on a roof with a slope greater than 4 in 12. The platform shall be a
minimum of 30 inches in width and shall be located along all sides of the unit
(with the exception of the side with the duct discharge). The sides of a
working platform facing the roof edge shall be protected by a substantial
railing a minimum of 42 inches in height with vertical rails not more than 21
inches apart. Parapets with a minimum height of 24 inches may be
substituted in lieu of the required railing.
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15.16.070 Section 508.4 amended. Clearances for Type I hood.
15.16.080
Section 508.4 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
Stainless steel wall shield below hood shall maintain 3 inches from protected
combustibles.
Section 803.3 amended - Dampers.
Section 803.3 is amended by adding a third paragraph to read as follows:
Fireplaces installed with gas lines into the firebox shall have one of the
following alterations to the damper: Three one inch diameter holes installed
in damper. or 1/2 inch stop welded onto damper edge, or remove damper
with approval of manufacturer.
SECTION 3.
This ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the Bakersfield Municipal Code
and shall become effect~'e thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.
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by the
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted
Council of the C~t~ of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
A06 0 9 1 , by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER DeMOND, CARSON, SMITH, McDERMOTT, ROWLES, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER ~
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED
AUG 0 9
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
JUDY SKOUSEN
CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
CARL HERNANDEZ II1
Deputy City Attorney
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
County of Kern )
CAROL WILLIAMS, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
That she is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of
the City of Bakersfield; and that on the 11th day of August, 1995
she posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall, a full, true and
correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 3659, passed by the
Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 9th day of
August, 1995, and entitled:
AM ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE AND ADOPTING AND
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.16 THERETO
By:
/s/ CAROL WILLIAMS
City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield