HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 4878ORDINANCE NO. 4878
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING
AND CONSTRUCTION AND ADOPTING THE 2016
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2016
CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2016
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2016
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND 2013 CALIFORNIA
GREEN BUILDING CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04,
15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13, 15.15, 15.17 AND 15.19
THERETO.
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of
Bakersfield shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the some or
modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted
by the State pursuance to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and
WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code
Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most
recent edition of the California Building Code, California Existing Building Code,
the California Plumbing Code, the California Mechanical Code, and the
California Electrical Code (hereinafter referred to collectively as "Codes "); and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 permits the City to
make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Building Division staff determined that the local
amendments to the Codes are necessary due to unique conditions that exist in
the City of Bakersfield which include conditions conducive to steep terrain,
extremely high temperatures in the summer and extremely poor visibility due to
Tule fog conditions in the winter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield typically exceeds temperatures of 90° F
during the summer months of June, July, August, and September and during the
winter months typically experiences a high percentage of poor visibility days
from zero visibility to 300 feet; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield is situated in the southern San Joaquin
Valley which is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains on the east, the
Coastal Range on the west, and the Tehachapi Mountains on the south and
is subject to periodic seismic activity from earthquake faults associated with
those geologic features; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Bakersfield are susceptible to high
occurrence of Valley Fever due to dust conditions in the local area; and
WHEREAS, the Building Division has reviewed and recommended that
changes and modifications be made to the Codes and have advised that
certain said changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2016
Edition, the California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition, the California Plumbing
Code, 2016 Edition, the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition, the California
Residential Code, 2016 Edition and the California Green Building Code, 2016
Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of
Bakersfield as indicated above; and therefore
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 15 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Chapter 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CODE
I. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CODE
Chapter 15.04 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 15.05 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Chapter 15.07 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 15.09 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 15.11 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 15.13 CALIFORNIA EXISTING CODE
Chapter 15.15 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Chapter 15.17 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Chapter 15.19 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE
Chapter 15.20 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
Chapter 15.24 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 15.36 UNIFORM SIGN CODE
Chapter 15.38 WATER METERS
Chapter 15.40 EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING UNREINFORCED
MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS
Chapter 15.41 SEISMIC SAFETY ADMINSITRATION OF UNREINFORCED MASONRY
BUILDINGS
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Chapter 15.42 DEWELLING UNIT LOCATION IDENTIFICATION IN MULTIPLE DWELLING
UNITY COMPLEXES
Chapter 15.44 MOVED BUILDINGS
Chapter 15.50 PAY TOILETS
Chapter 15.52 HOUSE NUMBERS
Chapter 15.54 HANDICAPPED ACCESS APPEALS BOARD
SECTION 2.
Chapter 15.04 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Chapter 15.04 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CODE
15.04.010 Findings designated.
The City Council does expressly find and determine that the changes and
modifications to the 2016 Editions of the California Codes, as adopted by the
ordinance codified in this title pursuant to Sections 17922, 17958 and 17958.5 of
the Health and Safety Code, contained in this title are reasonably necessary
because of local conditions.
SECTION 3.
Chapter 15.05 is hereby amended to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.05 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
15.05.010 Adoption
15.05.020 Deletions.
15.05.030 Modifications.
15.05.040 Chapter I Division II Section 104 — Duties and Powers of Building Official.
15.05.050 Chapter 1 Division 11 Section 109 —Fees.
15.05.060 Section 903.2 amended - Automatic Sprinkler System; where required.
15.05.070 Section 1612.A.6 added -- Geological or flood hazards
15.05.080 Section 1705 — Concrete Construction Required Verification and
Inspection.
15.05.090 Section 1704.6 Structural Observations.
15.05.100 Section 1807 Foundation Walls, Retaining Walls and Embedded Posts
and Poles
15.05.110 Section 1809 Shallow Foundations
15.05.120 Section 1810 Deep Foundations
15.05.130 Section 1905 Modifications to ACI 318
15.05.140 Reserved
15.05.150 Reserved
15.05.160 Section 2304 General Construction Requirements
15.05.170 Appendix J Grading. oF9ANf9'r..,
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15.05.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and
designated as the California Building Code, 2016 Edition including Chapter 1
Division II, Appendix I, and J, which code was based on the 2015 International
Building Code as published by the International Code Council and, a copy of
which is on file in the building department 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 building code
of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use,
height and maintenance of all structures and certain equipment therein
specifically regulated within the incorporated limits of issuance of permits and
the collection of fees thereof.
15.05.020 Deletions.
The following sections, tables and chapters of the California Building Code,
2016 Edition, or appendix thereto, are not adopted as part of the ordinance
codified in this chapter and are deleted:
Section 113 - Board of Appeals
Appendix A - Employee Qualification
Appendix B - Board of Appeals
Appendix C - Group U: Agricultural Building
Appendix D - Fire District
Appendix F - Rodentproofing
Appendix G - Flood Resistance Construction
Appendix H -Signs
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
15.05.030 Modifications. gAK,'q
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The sections of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2016 Edition,
Appendix J mentioned in Sections 15.05.040 through 15.05.170 of this chapter, as
adopted by reference, are amended as provided in Sections 15.05.040 through
15.05.170 of this chapter.
15.05.040 Section 104— Duties and Powers of Building Official.
Subsection 104.2.12 Added —Dust abatement. Subsection 104.12 is added
to read as follows:
Dust abatement shall comply with current standards as set forth by the
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District.
The Building Official shall have the authority to require any reasonable
means, including the use of water, to prevent dust or other particles from
polluting the air and to prevent or abate any nuisance caused by the
performance of any of the building or work authorized by this code. Any person
engaged in the doing or causing such building or work to be done shall, by the
use of water or other means approved by the building official, prevent dust or
other particles from polluting the air or becoming a nuisance.
15.05.050 Section 109 —Fees.
Subsection 109.2 is amended to read as follows:
All plan check and permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
Master Fee Schedule adopted by the City.
Subsection 109.6 is amended to read as follows:
109.6 Refunds. All requests for refunds shall be made in writing by the
applicant and shall include the reason for termination of the project. Refunds
will be processed as follows:
Prior to any plan checking or other work being done by the
Department.
a. Refund of fees paid, including plan check fees, but less a
processing fee and any fees required by the State of California
that have not been submitted to the State (i.e. Strong Motion
Instrumentation or CBSC fee).
2. After plan check by the Department has started, but prior to the start
of construction.
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a. Refunds of fees paid, less all plan check fees and less a
processing fee and any fees required by the State of California
that have not been submitted to the State (i.e. Strong Motion
Instrumentation or CBSC fee).
b. The approved plans and job card must be returned to the
Department prior to issuing the refund.
No refund will be issued for a permit that has expired or where construction has
commenced.
15.05.060 Section 903.2 amended - Automatic Sprinkler System; where required.
Subsection 903.2 Where required. For the purpose of this code, where the
condition of 'the fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet (115 m')" appears within
Section 902.2 et seq. of this code, it shall be amended to read "The fire area
exceeds 10,000 square feet (892 m')."
15.05.070 Section 1612.6 added — Geological or flood hazards.
Section 1612.6 is added to read as follows:
Section 1612.6 Geological or Flood Hazards. If in the opinion of the
Building Director 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
hazards or mud slide, to the extent that it would endanger human life or safety,
a permit to construct shall be denied, unless corrective work satisfactory to the
Building Director can be done to eliminate or sufficiently reduce the hazard. No
structures shall be permitted where prohibited under the City flood plain
Management Ordinance.
The Building Director, 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 having information and knowledge relative to such
hazardous conditions. He may require applicants to furnish geological and /or
engineering studies, reports and recommendations prepared by a registered
geologist and /or civil engineer for corrective work, sufficient to establish the
safety of the proposed structure, including a statement verifying all corrective
work was performed.
15.05.080 Section 1705 — Required Verification and Inspection.
Subsection 1705.3 is amended to read as follows:
1705.3 Concrete Construction. The special inspections and verifications for
concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3. 11
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Exceptions: Special inspection shall not be required for:
1. Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less
above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the
structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, fc.
no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa).
2. Continuous concrete footings supporting walls of buildings three stories
or less in height that are fully supported on earth or rock where:
2.1. The footings support walls of light -frame construction;
2.2. The footings are designed in accordance with Table 1809.7; or
2.3. The structural design of the footing is based on a specified
compressive strength, fc, no greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch (psi)
(17.2 Mpa), regardless of the compressive strength specified in the construction
documents or used in the footing construction.
3. Nonstructural concrete slabs supported directly on the ground,
including prestressed slabs on grade, where the effective prestress in
the concrete is less than 150 psi (1.03 Mpa).
4. Concrete patios, driveways and sidewalks, on grade.
15.05.090 Secillon 1704.6 amended - Structural Observations.
Subsection 1704.6 is amended to read as follows:
1704.6 Structural Observations. Where required by the provisions of Section
1704.6.1 or 1704.6.2, the owner shall employ a structural observer to perform
structural observations as defined in Section 1702. Structural observation does
not include or waive the responsibility for inspection in Section 110 or the special
inspections in Section 1705 or other sections of this code.
The structural observer shall be one of the following individuals:
1. The registered design professional responsible for the structural design,
or
2. A registered design professional qualified to do required observation
and familiar with the design of the structural.
Prior to the commencement of observations, the structural observer shall
submit to the building official a written statement identifying the frequency and
extent of structural observations.
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The owner or owner's representative shall coordinate and call a
preconstruction meeting between the structural observer, contractors, affected
subcontractors and special inspectors. The structural observer shall preside over
the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to identify the major structural
elements and connections that affect the vertical and lateral load resisting
systems of the structure and to review scheduling of the required observations. A
record of the meeting shall be included in the report submitted to the building
official.
Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the owner or owner's
representative, special inspector, contractor and the building official. Upon the
form prescribed by the building official, the structural observer shall submit to the
building official a written statement at each significant construction stage
stating that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported
deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer's knowledge, have not
been resolved. A final report by the structural observer which states that all
observed deficiencies have been resolved is required before acceptance of
the work by the building official.
15.05.100 Section 1807 amended - Foundation Walls, Retaining Walls and
Embeded Posts and Poles.
Subsection 1807.1.4 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.4 Permanent wood foundation systems. Permanent wood
foundation systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC
PWF. Lumber and plywood shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1
(Commodity Specification A, Use Category 4B and Section 5.2) and shall be
identified in accordance with Section 2303.1.9.1. Permanent wood foundation
systems shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E
or F.
Subsection 1807.1.6 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls.
Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top
and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance
with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for
structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. E or F.
Footnotes for Table 1809.7 Prescriptive Footings Supporting Walls of Light -
Frame Constructions is amended to read as follows:
For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
(a). Depth of footings shall be in accordance with Section 1809.4.
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(b). The ground under the floor shall be permitted to be excavated to
the elevation of the top of the footing.
(c). See Section 1905 for additional requirements for concrete footings
of structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C. D, E or F.
(d). For thickness of foundation walls, see Section 1807.1.6.
(e(. Footings shall be permitted to support a roof in addition to the
stipulated number of floors. Footings supporting roof only shall be
as required for supporting one floor.
15.05.110 Section 1809 amended - Shallow Foundations.
Subsection 1809.12 is amended to read as follows:
1809.12 Timber footings. Timber footings shall be permitted for buildings of
Type V construction and as otherwise approved by the building official. Such
footings shall be treated in accordance with AWPA U1 (Commodity
Specification A, Use Category 4B(. Treated timbers are not required where
placed entirely below permanent water level. or where used as capping for
wood piles that project above the water level over submerged or marsh lands.
The compressive stresses perpendicular to grain in untreated timber footing
supported upon treated piles shall not exceed 70 percent of the allowable
stresses for the species and grade of timber as specified in the AF &PA NDS.
Timber footings shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design
Category D. E or F.
15.05.120 Section 1810 amended - Deep Foundations.
Subsection 1810.3.2.4 is amended to read as follows:
1810.3.2.4 Timber. Timber deep foundation elements shall be designed as
piles or poles in accordance with AF &PA NDS. Round timber elements shall
conform to ASTM D 25. Sawn timber elements shall conform to DOC PS -20.
Timber shall not be used in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D. E
or F.
15.05.130 Section 1905 amended - Modifications to ACI 318.
Subsection 1905.1.7 is amended to read as follows:
1905.1.7 ACI 318, Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and
replace with the following:
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14.1.4— Plain concrete in structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
C, D. E or F.
14.1.4.1 — Structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F shall
not have elements of structural plain concrete, except as follows:
(a) Concrete used for fill with a minimum cement content of two (2)
sacks of Portland cement per cubic yard.
(b) Isolated footings of plain concrete supporting pedestals or columns
are permitted, provided the projection of the footing beyond the face of the
supported member does not exceed the footing thickness.
(c) Plain concrete footings supporting walls are permitted provided the
footings have at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars. Bars shall
not be smaller than No. 4 and shall have a total area of not less than 0.002
times the gross cross - sectional area of the footing. A minimum of one bar
shall be provided at the top and bottom of the footing. Continuity of
reinforcement shall be provided at corners and intersections. All concrete
floor slabs poured on earth, for buildings of group R occupancies, including
garage floor slabs, shall be reinforced with a welded wire fabric of 6 x 6 -10/10
minimum weight or approved equal.
Exceptions: In detached one- and two- family dwellings three stories or
less in height and constructed with stud - bearing walls, plain concrete
footings with at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not
smaller than No. 4 are permitted to have a total area of less than 0.002
times the cross cross - sectional area of the footing.
15.05.160 Section 2304 amended - General Construction Requirements.
Subsection 2304.12.5 is amended to read as follows:
2304.12.5 Wood used in retaining walls and cribs. Wood installed in
retaining or crib walls shall be preservative treated in accordance with AWPA U1
(Commodity Specifications A or F) for soil and fresh water use. Wood shall not be
used in retaining or crib walls for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category
D, E or F.
Subsection 2308.6.8.1 is amended to read as follows:
2308.6.8.1 Braced wall line support. Braced wall lines shall be supported by
continuous foundations.
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Exception: For structures with a maximum plan dimension not over 50 feet
)15240 mm), continuous foundations are required at exterior walls only for
structures not assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
15.05. 170 Appendix J Grading.
Section J101 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
SECTION .1101.1— Scope. This appendix sets forth rules and regulations to
control excavation and grading including fills or embankments, and the control
of grading site runoff, including erosion sediments and construction - related
pollutants.
These regulations establish minimum standards and are not intended to
prevent the use of alternate materials, methods or means of conforming to such
standards, provided such alternate has been approved. The Building Official
shall approve such an alternate provided he or she finds that the alternate is, for
the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code in
quality, strength, effectiveness, durability and safety. The Building Official shall
require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims
regarding the alternate.
J101.2 flood hazard areas. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to
grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and
embankments, in the floodways within flood hazard areas established in Section
1612.3 or in flood hazard areas where design flood elevations are specified but
floodways have not been designated, unless it has been demonstrated through
hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard
engineering practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the
level of the base flood.
J101.3 General. Whenever the Building Official determines that any
existing excavation or embankment or fill on private property has become a
hazard to life and limb, or endangers property, or adversely affects the safety,
use or stability of a public way or drainage channel, the owner of the property
upon which the excavation or fill is located, or other person or agent in control
of said property, upon receipt of notice in writing from the Building Official, shall
within the period specified therein repair or eliminate such excavation or
embankment to eliminate the hazard and to be in conformance with the
requirements of this Code.
J101.4 Safety Precautions. If at any stage of the work the Building Official
determines that previously approved grading is likely to endanger any public or
private property or result in the deposition of debris on any public way or
interfere with any existing drainage course, the Building Official may order the 0pKF9
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work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in doing or
causing such work to be done, and any such person shall forthwith stop such
work. The Building Official may authorize the work to proceed if the Building
Official finds adequate safety precautions can be taken or corrective measures
incorporated in the work to avoid the likelihood of such danger, deposition or
interference. If the grading work as done has created or resulted in a hazardous
condition, the Building Official shall give written notice requiring correction.
J101.5 Protection of Utilities. The permittee shall be responsible for the
prevention of damage to any public utilities or services.
J101.6 Protection of Adjacent Property. The permittee is responsible for the
prevention of damage to adjacent property and no person shall excavate on
land sufficiently close to the property line to endanger any adjoining public
street, sidewalk, alley, or other public or private property without supporting and
protecting such property from settling, cracking or other damage which might
result. Special precautions approved by the Building Official shall be made to
prevent imported or exported materials from being deposited on the adjacent
public way and /or drainage courses.
J101.7 Storm Water Control Measures. The permittee shall put into effect
and maintain all precautionary measures necessary to protect adjacent water
courses and public or private property from damage by erosion, flooding, and
deposition of mud, debris, and construction- related pollutants originating from
the site during grading and related construction activities.
J101.8 Maintenance of Protective Devices and Rodent Control. The owner
of any property on which grading has been performed pursuant to a permit
issued under the provisions of this Code, or any other person or agent in control
of such property, shall maintain in good condition and repair all drainage
structures and other protective devices and burrowing rodent control, when
they are shown on the grading plans filed with the application for grading
permit and approved as a condition precedent to the issuance of such permit.
Section .1102 Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building
Code is amended to include:
BEDROCK is the solid, undisturbed rock in place either at the ground
surface or beneath superficial deposits of alluvium, colluviums and /or soil.
BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP) is a storm water pollution mitigation
measure which is required to be employed in order to comply with the
requirements of the NPDES permit issued to the City of Bakersfield/ Kern County.
DESILTING BASINS are physical structures, constructed for the removal of
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ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST shall mean a person holding a valid certificate
of registration as a geologist in the specialty of engineering geology issued by
the State of California under the applicable provisions of the Geologist and
Geophysicist Act of the Business and Professions Code.
GEOTECHNICAL HAZARD is an adverse condition due to landslide,
settlement, and /or slippage. These hazards include loose debris, slope wash,
and the potential for mud flows from natural or graded slopes.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT shall mean a person who holds a certificate to
practice landscape architecture in the State of California under the applicable
landscape architecture provisions of the Business and Professions Code.
LINE shall refer to horizontal location of the ground surface.
NATURAL GRADE is the vertical location of the ground surface prior to any
excavation or fill.
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM is a septic tank with effluent
discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one or more seepage pits or
into a combination of subsurface disposal field and seepage pit or of such other
facilities.
STORM DRAIN SYSTEM is a conveyance or system of conveyances,
including roads with drainage systems, municipal streets, catch basins, curbs,
gutters, ditches and man -made channels, designed or used for collecting or
conveying storm water.
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN is a site drawing with details,
notes, and related documents that identify the measures taken by the permit
tee to (1) control erosion and prevent sediment and construction - related
pollutants from being carried offsite by storm water, and (2) prevent
nonstormwater discharges from entering the storm drain system.
SURFACE DRAINAGE shall refer to flows over the ground surface.
SOIL TESTING AGENCY is an agency regularly engaged in the testing of
soils and rock under the direction of a civil engineer experienced in soil testing.
Appendix A 03.2 Exemptions is amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the
following:
1. Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
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2. Cemetery graves.
3. Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
4. Excavation for wells, or trenches for utilities.
5. Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand,
gravel, aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such
operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in,
soil on adjoining properties.
6. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered
design professional. This shall not exempt grading of access roads or pads
created for exploratory excavations.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be
deemed to grand authorization for any work to be done in any manner in
violation of the provisions of this code any other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction.
Subsections J103.3- J103.8 of Appendix J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code are added to read as follows:
J103.3 Conditions of Approval. In granting any permit under this Code, the
Building Official may include such conditions as may be reasonably necessary
to prevent creation of a nuisance or hazard to public or private property. Such
conditions may include, but shall not be limited to:
1. Improvement of any existing grading to bring it up to the standards of
this Code.
2. Requirements for fencing of excavations or fills which would otherwise
be hazardous.
J103.4 Land Use. The Building Official shall not issue a grading permit for
work on a site unless the proposed land use for the site shown on the grading
plan application complies with the provisions of Title 17, entitled "Zoning," of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code.
J103.5 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be
submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in Appendix 1,
Section 108 of this Code. Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining walls
or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this Code.
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J103.6 Grading Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid to
the Building Official as set forth in Appendix 1, Section 108 of this Code.
Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage
structures as required elsewhere in this Code. There shall be no separate charge
for standard terrace drains and similar facilities.
J103.7 Site Review. When the Building Official finds that a visual inspection
of the site is necessary to establish drainage requirements for the protection of
property, existing buildings or the proposed construction, a site inspection shall
be made during plan check of grading plans. The fee for such inspection shall
be as set forth in Appendix 1, Section 108 of this Code.
J103.8 Un- permitted Grading. A person shall not own, use, occupy or
maintain any site containing unpermitted grading. For the purposes of this Code,
unpermitted grading shall be defined as any grading that was performed, at
any point in time, without the required permits) having first been obtained from
the Building Official.
Appendix Section J104.1 is amended by adding second paragraph to
read as follows:
Application, plans and Specifications. The application for approval shall
be in the form of a preliminary report indicating grading work to be done. When
required by the Building Official, each application for approval shall be
accompanied by four (4) sets of plans and specifications and supporting data
consisting of a soil engineering report and engineering geology report. The
plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by a civil engineer.
J104.2 Site plan requirements. In addition to the provisions of Appendix 1,
Section 106 of this code, a grading plan shall show the existing grade, and
finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and
extent of the work and show in detail it complies with the requirements of this
code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in
sufficient detail (min 20') to identify how grade changes will conform to the
requirements of this code.
Appendix Section J104.2 is amended by adding second and third
paragraph to read as follows:
Each drainage and grading plan submitted to city for approval shall
conform to adopted city standards approved by the city engineer and to those
contained in Chapter 16 for subdivisions.
Channelized storm waters shall be continuously maintained within
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The Building Official may, after acceptance and approval of a civil
engineers report, waive or modify any requirement of this Chapter if he
determines the modification or waiver will provide for the public safety and will
not violate good construction practices.
Subsection J104.3 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
J104.3 Solis Report. A soils report prepared by registered design
professionals shall be provided which shall identify the nature and distribution of
existing soils; conclusions and recommendations for grading procedures; soil
design criteria for any structures or embankments required to accomplish the
proposed grading opinion on adequacy for the intended use of sites to be
developed by the proposed grading as affected by soils engineering factors;
and, where necessary, slope stability studies, and recommendations and
conclusions regarding site geology. All reports shall be subject to review by the
Building Official. Supplemental reports and data may be required as the Building
Official may deem necessary. Recommendations included in the reports and
approved by the Building Official shall be incorporated in the grading plan or
specifications.
The Building Director of the City of Bakersfield shall not approve any
building permit on any lot within any new subdivision until the final grading
report as required has been submitted to, and accepted by Building Director.
For tract developments a Final Soils Report shall cover the entire phase of the
map. Model homes may be treated individually.
Exception: A soils report is not required where the building official
determines That the nature of the work applied for is such that a report is
not necessary.
Subsection J104.5 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is added and reads as follows:
J104.5 Engineering Geology Report. The engineering geology report
required by Section J104.1 shall include an adequate description of the geology
of the site, conclusions and recommendations regarding the effect of geologic
conditions on the proposed development, and opinion on the adequacy for the
intended use of sites to be developed by the proposed grading, as affected by
geologic factors. The engineering geology report shall include a geologic map
and cross sections utilizing the proposed grading plan as a base. All reports shall
be subject to review by the Building Official. Supplemental reports and data
may be required as the Building Official may deem necessary.
Recommendations included in the reports and approved by the Building Official
shall be incorporated in the grading plan or specifications.
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Subsection J104.6 of Appendix J of Title 24 of the California Building Code
is added to read as follows:
J104.6 Grading Plan Requirements.
The plans shall include the following information:
1. General vicinity map of the proposed site.
2. Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of
terrain and area drainage, including area within 25 feet (7920 mm) outside of
proposed boundary lines.
3. Limiting dimensions, elevations or finished contours to be achieved by
the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction.
4. Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls,
cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a
part of, the proposed work, together with a map showing the drainage area
and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains.
5. Location of any buildings, structures or other features on the property
where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings, structures
or other features on land of adjacent owners that are within 15 feet (4752 mm)
of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
6. Recommendations included in the soils engineering report and the
engineering geology report shall be incorporated in the grading plans or
specifications. When approved by the building official, specific
recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering
geology reports, which are applicable to grading, may be included by
reference.
7. The dates of the soils engineering and engineering geology reports
together with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the firms or
individuals who prepared the reports.
B. A statement of the quantities of material to be excavated and /or filled
and the amount of such material to be imported to, or exported from the site.
9. A statement of the estimated starting and completion dates for work
covered by the permit.
10. A statement signed by the owner acknowledging that a field
engineer, soils engineer and engineering geologist, when appropriate, will be
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employed to perform the services required by this Code, whenever approval of
the plans and issuance of the permit are to be based on the condition that such
professional persons are so employed. These acknowledgments shall be on a
form furnished by the Building Official.
11. Storm water provisions are required to be shown on the plan in
accordance with the requirement of Section 8.34.060 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code.
A drainage plan for that portion of a lot or parcel to be utilized as a
building site (building pad), including elevations of floors with respect to finish
site grade and locations of proposed stoops, slabs and fences that may affect
drainage.
12. Termination of consultants. The permittee shall notify the City
Building Official within forty eight hours any changes to the project civil and /or
soils engineer.
13. Plans shall label all property lines and easement lines, including their
respective bearings and distances.
14. Plans to show all existing and abandon wells with dimension from
two property lines.
15. An approved method of proper abandonment of any feature shall
be clearly detailed on plans.
16. Sufficient cross sections at all adjacent adjoining property lines to
show adequate approved method of construction and disposal of drainage
waters.
17. Plans shall specify all storm water conduits: locations, material types,
lengths, sizes, slopes, gradients, invert elevations, minimum earth cover and
approved detail method of construction.
18. The plans shall contain a statement that the design engineer shall
exercise sufficient supervisory control during grading and construction to insure
compliance with the plans, soils report, specifications, and codes within his
preview.
19. Plans shall have a cover sheet which shall contain the following
information:
a. Title.
b. Sheet index.
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e. Assessor's parcel number.
f. Legal description of property.
g. Basis of bearing.
h. Benchmark used including specifying location, elevation
and any identifying features.
i. Vicinity map indicating the project location.
j. Amount of gross acreage within the project boundary
areas.
k. City Planning Department's Site Plan Review number for the
project.
I. Civil engineer firm's contact information including, engineer's
name, firm's name, address and phone number.
m. Geotechnical firm's contact information including, engineer's
name, firm's name, address and phone number.
n. Reference to preliminary soils report including name of firm
prepared by and date of report.
o. Property owner's contact information including, owner's name,
address and phone number.
p. Grading contractor firm's contact information including,
contactor's name, firm's name, address and phone number.
q. All sheets of plans shall be reference with a North arrow and
scale. All maps and details shall be to a legible recognized
standard scale.
r. Overall project plan to scale. Provide a key map clearly
depicting all division match /phase lines and indicating all
reference sheet locations.
s. Legend of all abbreviations, symbols, lines, and miscellaneous
terms used.
t. Indicate quantities of earth to be moved in cubic yards for
every: cut (excavation), fill, import and export. Plans to state the
shrinkage factor, compaction factor, amount of over
excavation, and analysis of method quantities derived.
u. Location including off -site construction detail plans and property
owner's approval of borrow site for any imported materials.
v. Location including off -site construction detail plans and property
owner's approval of fill site for any exported materials.
w. Specify all the codes and standards used for design
conformance.
x. All grading notations necessary for proper construction and as
required by geotechnical soils report, codes and other design
standards.
y. Dust control mitigation measures pursuant to Air Pollution Control
District requirements.
z. All mitigation measures notations, including but not limited to:
approved method of debris removal, air quality impact,
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biological resources, cultural resources, and contaminated soil
removal measures.
Subsections J105.3- J105.6 of Appendix J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code are added to read as follows:
J105.3 Site Inspections. The Building Official shall inspect the project at the
following stages of work requiring approval to determine that adequate control
is being exercised by the professional consultants:
Initial. When the site has been cleared of vegetation and unapproved fill
and it has been scarified, benched or otherwise prepared for fill. No fill shall
have been placed prior to this inspection.
Rough. When approximate final elevations have been established;
drainage terraces, swales and other drainage devices necessary for the
protection of the building site from flooding are installed; beams installed at the
top of the slopes; and the statements required by Section J105.5 have been
received.
Final. When grading has been completed; all drainage devices necessary
to drain the building pad are installed; slope planting established, irrigation
systems installed; and the as- graded plans and required statements and reports
have been submitted.
Supplemental Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified
above, the Building Official may make such other inspections as may be
deemed necessary to determine that the work is being performed in
conformance with the requirements of this Code. Investigations and reports by
an approved soil testing agency, soils engineer and /or engineering geologist
may be required.
J105.4 Non - inspected Grading. No person shall own, use, occupy or
maintain any non - inspected grading. For the purposes of this Code, non -
inspected grading shall be defined as any grading for which a grading permit
was first obtained, pursuant to Section J103, supra, but which has progressed
beyond any point requiring inspection and approval by the Building Official
without such inspection and approval having been obtained.
J105.5 Final Reports. Upon completion of the rough grading work and at
the final completion of the work, the following reports and drawings and
supplements there to are required for engineered grading or when professional
inspection is performed for regular grading, as applicable.
1. An as -built grading plan prepared by the civil engineer retained to
provide such services in accordance with Section J 104 showing original grou�i@PKBq
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surface elevations, as- graded ground surface elevations, lot drainage patterns,
and the locations and elevations of surface drainage facilities and of the outlets
of subsurface drains. As- constructed locations, elevations and details of
subsurface drains shall be shown as reported by the soils engineer.
Civil engineers shall state that to the best of their knowledge the work
within their area of responsibility was done in accordance with the final
approved grading plan.
2. A report prepared by the soils engineer retained to provide such
services in accordance with Section J104, including locations and elevations of
field density tests, summaries of field and laboratory tests, other substantiating
data, and comments on any changes made during grading and their effect on
the recommendations made in the approved soils engineering investigation
report. Soils engineers shall submit a statement that, to the best of their
knowledge, the work within their area of responsibilities is in accordance with
the approved soils engineering report and applicable provisions of this chapter.
3. A report prepared by the engineering geologist retained to provide
such services in accordance with Section J104, including a final description of
the geology of the site and any new information disclosed during the grading
and the effect of some on recommendations incorporated in the approved
grading plan. Engineering geologists shall submit a statement that, to the best
of their knowledge, the work within their area of responsibility is in accordance
with the approved engineering geologist report and applicable provisions of this
chapter.
4. The grading contactor shall submit in a form prescribed by the
building official a statement of conformance to said as -built plan and the
specifications.
J105.6 Notification of Completion. The permittee shall notify the building
official when the grading operations are ready for final inspection. Final
approval shall not be given until all work, including installation of all drainage
facilities and their protective devices, and all erosion - control measures have
been completed in accordance with the final approved grading plan, and the
required reports have been submitted.
Subsection J106.1 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
J106.1 Maximum Slope. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than
is safe for the intended use and shall be no steeper than 1 unit vertical in 2 units
horizontal (50% slope) unless the permit fee furnishes a soils engineering or an
engineering geology report, or both, stating that the site has been investigated
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and giving an opinion that a cut at a steeper slope will be stable and not create
a hazard to public or private property.
Subsection J 107.4 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
1107.4 Fill Material. Detrimental amounts of organic material shall not be
permitted in fills. Except as permitted by the Building Official, no rock or similar
irreducible material with a maximum dimension greater than 12 inches (305 mm)
shall be buried or placed in fills.
Exception: The Building Official may permit placement of larger rock when
the soils engineer properly devises a method of placement, and
continuously inspects its placement and approves the fill stability. The
following conditions shall also apply:
1. Prior to issuance of the grading permit, potential rock disposal areas
shall be delineated on the grading plan.
2. Rock sizes greater than 12 inches (305 mm) in maximum dimension shall
be 10 feet (3048 mm) or more below grade, measured vertically.
3. Rocks shall be placed so as to assure filling of all voids with well — graded
soil.
4. The reports submitted by the soils engineer shall acknowledge the
placement of the oversized material and whether the work was performed in
accordance with the engineer's recommendations and the approved plans.
5. The location of oversized rock dispersal areas shall be shown on he as-
built plan.
Subsections J107.7- J107.11 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 California
Building Code are added to read as follows:
J107.7 Compaction. Fills shall be compacted throughout their full extent to
a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent of maximum dry density. Fill
slopes steeper than two horizontal to one vertical shall be constructed by the
placement of soil a sufficient distance beyond the proposed finish slope to allow
compaction equipment to operate at the outer surface limits of the final slope
surface. The excess fill is to be removed prior to completion or rough grading.
Other construction procedures may be utilized when it is first shown to the
satisfaction of the Building Official that the angle of slope, construction method
and other factors will accomplish the intent of this Section.
J107.8 Slopes to Receive Fill. Where fill is to be placed above the top of an
existing slope steeper than three horizontal to one vertical, the toe of the fill shallo�eAKFgs
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be set back from the top edge of the slope a minimum distance of 6 feet ( 1829
mm) measured horizontally or such other distance as may be specifically
recommended by a soil engineer or engineering geologist and approved by
the Building Official.
J107.9 Inspection of Fill. For engineered grading, the soils engineer shall
provide sufficient inspections during the preparation of the natural ground and
the placement and compaction of the fill to be satisfied that the work is being
performed in accordance with the conditions of plan approval and the
appropriate requirements of this Chapter. In addition to the above, the soils
engineer shall be present during the entire fill placement and compaction of fills
that will exceed a vertical height or depth of 30 feet (9144 mm) or result in a
slope surface steeper than two horizontal to one vertical.
J107.10 Testing of Fills. Sufficient tests of the fill soils shall be made to
determine the density thereof and to verify compliance of the soil properties
with the design requirements, including soil types and shear strengths in
accordance with the standards established by the Building Official.
J107.11 Temporary storage of stockpiles. No temporary stockpile of earth
will be allowed except pursuant to a grading permit issued after the City Building
Official has found that such storage would not constitute a hazard to life or
property, or become a public nuisance or health menace.
Temporary stockpiles approved by the issuance of a grading permit shall
be removed from the site within a period of time not to exceed six months from
the time of the issuance of the permit, unless otherwise approved by the City
Building Official or unless the fill is graded and compacted under the authority
granted by a subsequent or amended grading permit.
Such stockpiles shall be placed so as not to interfere with any drainage
ways or access routes.
The stockpile location shall not create a nuisance from blowing dust, and
shall be contour graded if in a highly visible area.
Subsection 109.1 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
J109.1 General. Unless otherwise indicated on the approved grading plan,
drainage facilities and terracing shall conform to the provisions of this section for
cut or fill slopes steeper than 1 unit vertical in 3 units horizontal (33.3% slope). For
slopes not steeper than 3 horizontal to 1 vertical, the Building Official may
require drainage and terrace design to be submitted.
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Subsection J109.2 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
J109.2 Drainage Terrace. Terraces at least 6 feet (2438 mm) in width shall
be established at not more than 32 -foot (7620 mm) vertical intervals on all cut or
fill slopes to control surface drainage and debris except that where only one
terrace is required, it shall be at midheight. For cut or fill slopes greater than 100
feet (30,480 mm) in vertical height, one terrace at approximately midheight shall
be 20 feet (6096 mm) in width. Terrace widths and spacing for cut and fill slopes
greater than 120 feet (36,576 mm) in height shall be designed by the civil
engineer and approved by the Building Official. Suitable access shall be
provided to permit proper cleaning and maintenance.
Drainage terraces shall have a longitudinal grade of not less than 5
percent or more than 12 percent and a minimum depth of 1 foot (305 mm) at
the flow line. There shall be no reduction in grade along the direction of flow
unless the velocity of flow is such that slope debris will remain in suspension on
the reduced grade. Such terraces must be paved with reinforced concrete not
less than 3 inches (76 mm) in thickness, reinforced with 6 -inch (152 mm) by 6 -inch
(152 mm) No. 10 by No. 10 welded wire fabric or equivalent reinforcing centered
in the concrete slab. They shall have a minimum depth at the deepest point of 1
foot (305 mm) and a minimum paved width of 5 feet (1524 mm). Drainage
terraces exceeding 8 feet (2438 mm) in width need only be so paved for a
width of 8 feet (2438 mm) provided such pavement provides a paved channel
at least 1 foot (305 mm) in depth. Down drains or drainage outlets shall be
provided at approximately 300 -foot (91.44 m) intervals along the drainage
terrace or at equivalent locations. Down drains and drainage outlets shall be of
approved materials and of adequate capacity to convey the intercepted
waters to the point of disposal as defined in section J 109.3.
Subsection J109.4 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
J109.4 Disposal. All drainage facilities shall be designed to carry waters to
the nearest practicable street, storm drain, or natural watercourse approved by
the Building Official or other appropriate governmental agency as a safe place
to deposit such waters. Erosion of ground in the area of discharge shall be
prevented by installation of non - erosive down drains or other devices. Desilting
basins, filter barriers or other methods, as approved by the Building Official, shall
be utilized to remove sediments from surface waters before such waters are
allowed to enter streets, storm drains or natural watercourses. If the drainage
device discharges onto natural ground, riprap or similar energy dissipaters may
be required.
Building pads shall have a drainage gradient of 2 percent toward a public
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may be approved by the Building Official for sites graded in relatively flat terrain,
or where special drainage provisions are made, when the Building Official finds
such modification will not result in unfavorable drainage conditions.
Subsections J109.5- .1109.8 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the
California Building Code are added to read as follows:
J109.5 Refention /Detention Basins and Storm Water Conveyance Systems.
California registered Architect, Civil or Structural Engineer shall provide hydraulic
calculations and the Public Works Department shall approve all on -site storm
water conveyance systems and retention /detention basins and shall be
constructed in accordance with City of Bakersfield Public Works Department
Standards.
Exceptions:
1. Shallow sumps may be constructed with the approval of the Building
Official. Shallow sumps shall be designed such that the maximum
depth of water does not exceed 18 inches, are in a turf area and are
not to be used for storage, parking or other use that may affect the
percolation ability of the sump. The grading around the shallow sump
shall be designed such that any overflow waters from the sump shall
be retained onsite or onto public right of way.
2. Storm water minimum on -site residential conduit size is 4 -inch interior
diameter. Storm water minimum on -site non - residential conduit size is
6 -inch interior diameter.
3. Cleanouts and manholes on -site shall be spaced pursuant to 2010
California Plumbing Code section 719.
Drywells are not a permitted on -site drainage system.
Storm water conveyance systems shall not pass under or through
structures or building foundations.
Storm water conveyance systems, other than approved
retention /detention basins, shall be design to drain completely with no standing
water remaining in system.
Appropriate recorded legal easements shall be obtained for all storm
water conveyance systems that traverse onto adjacent property or direct any
storm drainage waters onto adjacent property.
J109.6 Home Owners Association Maintain Drainage. Where drainage is
conveyed on slopes of lots that are channelized to flow across multiple property
lines, a home owners association (HOA) is required to maintain the slopes and
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6 foot in width. HOA documents shall be reviewed and approved by the
Building Official.
J109.7 Preparation of Ground. Except where recommended by the soils
engineer or engineering geologist as not being necessary, sub drains shall be
provided under all fills placed in natural drainage courses and in other locations
where seepage is evident. Such sub drainage systems shall be of a material and
design approved by the soils engineer and acceptable to the Building Official.
The permit tee shall provide continuous inspection during the process of sub
drain installation to conform to approved plans and engineering geologist's and
soils engineer's recommendation. Such inspection shall be done by the soil
testing agency. The location of the sub drains shall be shown on a plan by the
soils engineer. Excavations for the sub drains shall be inspected by the
engineering geologist when such sub drains are included in the
recommendations of the engineering geologist.
J109.8 Pavement and Aggregate Base. Asphalt or concrete pavement
and aggregate base material types and depths shall be design pursuant to the
site Geotechnical Report values and the minimum anticipated traffic loading,
shall not be less the minimum requirements as set forth by the City of Bakersfield
Public Works Department Standards, and shall be approved by the Public Works
Department.
On -site asphalt concrete pavement shall not be less than 2 inches over at
least 3 inches of approved aggregate base. Asphalt concrete pavement shall
have a minimum drainage gradient of not less than 1.0 %.
On -site Portland concrete pavement shall not be less than 4 inches.
Portland concrete pavement shall have a minimum drainage gradient of not
less than 0.2 %.
Concentrated water flow shall be continuously maintained entirely within
the boundary edges of concrete gutters as determined by hydraulic analysis.
On -site concrete valley gutters shall be minimum 4 feet wide.
Pedestrian walkways and parking spaces designated for the disable shall
be designed to prohibit any concentrate flow of water. Appropriate recorded
legal easements shall be obtained for all paths of access from a public way that
traverse onto adjacent properties. Van accessible disable parking and
unloading area and 8 feet behind shall have a maximum slope gradient of 4.0%
in any direction, including valley gutters.
Subsection J110.1 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is amended to read as follows:
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.1110.1 General. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and
maintained to control erosion. This control shall be permitted to consist of
effective planting. This control may consist of effective planting, erosion control
blankets, soil stabilizers or other means as approved by the Building Official.
Exception: Erosion control measures need not be provided on cut slopes
not subject to erosion due to the erosion - resistant character of the materials.
Erosion control for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior
to calling for final inspection.
Subsections J110.3 -J 110.6 are added to Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of
the California Building Code to read as follows:
J110.3 Planting. The surface of all cut slopes more than 5 feet (1524 mm) in
height and fill slopes more than 3 feet (914 mm) in height shall be protected
against damage by erosion by planting with grass or ground cover plants.
Slopes exceeding 15 feet (4572 mm) in vertical height shall also be planted with
shrubs, spaced at not to exceed 10 feet (3048 mm) on centers; or trees, spaced
at not to exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) on centers; or a combination of shrubs and
trees at equivalent spacing's, in addition to the grass or ground cover plants.
The plants selected and planting methods used shall be suitable for the soil and
climatic conditions of the site.
Plant material shall be selected which will produce a coverage of
permanent planting effectively controlling erosion. Consideration shall be given
to deep- rooted plant material needing limited watering, maintenance, high
root to shoot ratio, wind susceptibility and fire- retardant characteristics. All plant
materials must be approved by the Building Official.
J110.4 Irrigation. Slopes required to be planted by Section J110.3 shall be
provided with an approved system of irrigation that is designed to cover all
portions of the slope. Irrigation system plans shall be submitted and approved
prior to installation. A functional test of the system may be required.
For slopes less than 20 feet (6096 mm) in vertical height, hose bibs to
permit hand watering will be acceptable if such hose bibs are installed at
conveniently accessible locations where a hose no longer than 50 feet (15,240
mm) is necessary for irrigation.
The requirements for permanent irrigation systems may be modified upon
specific recommendation of a landscape architect or equivalent authority that,
because of the type of plants selected, the planting methods used and the soil
and climatic conditions at the site and irrigation will not be necessary for the
maintenance of the slope planting.
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J110.5 Plans and Specifications. Planting and irrigation plans shall be
submitted for slopes required to be planted and irrigated by sections A 10.3 and
J 110.4 Except as waived by the Building Official for minor grading, the plans for
slopes 20 feet (6096 mm) or more in vertical height shall be prepared and signed
by a civil engineer or landscape architect.
J110.6 Release of Security. The planting and irrigation systems required by
this section shall be installed as soon as practical after rough grading. Prior to
final approval of grading and before the release of the grading security, the
planting shall be well established and growing on the slopes.
Section J I I I is amended by adding second paragraph to Appendix
Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building Code to read as follows:
ASTM D 1557, Laboratory Characteristics Compaction of Soil Using
Modified Effort
ASTM D 1556, Density and Unit Weight of Soils In Place by the Sand Cone
Method
ASTM D 2167, Density and Unit Weight of Soils In Place by the Rubber —
Balloon Method
ASTM D 2937, Density of Soils in Place by the Drive — Cylinder Method
ASTM D 2922, Density of Soil and Soil Aggregate In Place by Nuclear
Methods
ASTM D 3017, Water Content of Soil and Rock in Place by Nuclear Methods
Section J 112 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code is added to read as follows:
SECTION J112 - SECURITY
J112.1 Security. A permit shall not be issued for grading involving more
than 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3) unless the owner posts with the Building Official
a security in one of the following forms:
1. A bond furnished by a corporate surety authorized to do business in this
state.
2. A cash deposit.
3. An instrument of credit from a financial institution subject to regulation
by the State or Federal government and pledging that the funds
necessary to carry out the grading are on deposit and guaranteed for
payment, or a letter of credit issued by such a financial institution.
Where unusual conditions or special hazards exist, the Building Official
may require security for grading involving less than 1,000 cubic yards (764.6 m3).
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property contiguous with the site to be developed, provided written consent of
the owner of such contiguous property is filed with the Building Official.
The Building Official may waive the requirements for a security for:
1. Grading being done by or for a governmental agency.
2. Grading on a site, not exceeding a slope of three horizontal to one
vertical, provided such grading will not affect drainage from or to
adjacent properties.
3. Filling of holes or depressions provided such grading will not affect the
drainage from or to adjacent properties.
J112.2 Amount of Security. The amount of security shall be based on the
number of cubic yards of material in excavation or fill, whichever is greater, plus
the cost of all drainage or other protective devices or work necessary to
eliminate geotechnical hazards. That portion of the security valuation based on
the volume of material in either excavation or fill shall be computed as set forth
as follows:
• 100,000 cubic yards or less -50 percent of the estimated cost of grading
work.
• Over 100,000 cubic yards -50 percent of the cost of the first 100,000 cubic
yards plus 25 percent of the estimated cost of that portion in excess of
100,000 cubic yards.
When the rough grading has been completed in conformance with the
requirements of this Code, the Building Official may at his or her discretion
consent to a proportionate reduction of the security to an amount
estimated to be adequate to ensure completion of the grading work, site
development or planting remaining to be performed. The costs referred to
in this section shall be as estimated by the Building Official.
J112.3 Conditions. All security shall include the conditions that the
principal shall:
1. Comply with all of the provisions of this Code, applicable laws, and
ordinances;
2. Comply with all of the terms and conditions of the grading permit;
3. Complete all of the work authorized by the permit.
J112.4 Term of Security. The term of each security shall begin upon the
filing thereof with the Building Official and the security shall remain in effect until
the work authorized by the grading permit is completed and approved by the
Building Official.
A 12.5 Default Procedures. In the event the owner or the owner's agent
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the grading permit, it shall be deemed a default has occurred. The Building
Official shall give notice thereof to the principal and security or financial
institution on the grading permit security, or to the owner in the case of a cash
deposit or assignment, and may order the work required to complete the
grading in conformance with the requirements of this Code be performed. The
surety or financial institution executing the security shall continue to be firmly
bound under an obligation up to the full amount of the security, for the
payment of all necessary costs and expenses that may be incurred by the
Building Official in causing any and all such required work to be done. In the
case of a cash deposit or assignment, the unused portion of such deposit or
funds assigned shall be returned or reassigned to the person making said deposit
or assignment.
J112.6 Right of Entry. The Building Official or the authorized representative
of the Surety Company or financial institution shall have access to the premises
described in the permit for the purpose of inspecting the work.
In the event of default in the performance of any term or condition of the
permit, the surety or financial institution or the Building Official, or any person
employed or engaged in the behalf of any of these parties, shall have the right
to go upon the premises to perform the required work.
The owner or any other person who interferes with or obstructs the ingress
to or egress from any such premises, of any authorized representative of the
surety or financial institution or of the City of Bakersfield engaged in the
correction or completion of the work for which a grading permit has been issued,
after a default has occurred in the performance of the terms or conditions
thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Section J113 is added to Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building Code to read as follows:
SECTION J113 — NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM ( NPDES) COMPLIANCE
J113.1 General. All grading plans and permits shall comply with the
provisions of this section for NPDES compliance.
J113.2 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). No grading permit
shall be issued unless the plans for such work include a Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan with details of best management practices, including desilting
basins or other temporary drainage or control measures, or both, as may be
necessary to control construction- related pollutants which originate from the site
as a result of construction related activities.
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All best management practices shall be installed before grading begins.
As grading progresses, all best management practices shall be maintained in
good working order to the satisfaction of the Building Official unless final grading
approval has been granted by the Building Official and all permanent drainage
and erosion control systems, if required, are in place.
J113.3 Wet Weather Erosion Control Plans (WWECP). In addition to the
SWPPP required in section J113.2 where a grading permit is issued and it appears
that the grading will not be completed prior to November 1, then on or before
October 1 the owner of the site on which the grading is being performed shall
file or cause to be filed with the Building Official a WWECP which includes
specific best management practices to minimize the transport of sediment and
protect public and private property from the effects of erosion, flooding or the
deposition of mud, debris or construction related pollutants. The best
management practices shown on the WWECP shall be installed on or before
October 15. The plans shall be revised annually or as required by the Building
Official to reflect the current site conditions.
The WWECP shall be accompanied by an application for plan checking services
and plan- checking fees equal in amount to 10 percent of the original grading
permit fee.
J113.4 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Effect of Noncompliance.
Should the owner fail to install the best management practices required by
Sections J113.2 and J113.3 or submit the wet weather erosion control plans
required by Section J113 by the dates specified therein, it shall be deemed that
a default has occurred under the conditions of the grading permit security.
Thereupon, the Building Official may enter the property for the purpose of
installing, by City forces or by other means, the drainage, erosion control and
other devices shown on the approved plans, or if there are no approved plans,
as the Building Official may deem necessary to protect adjoining property from
the effects of erosion, flooding, or the deposition of mud, debris or constructed
related pollutants, or the Building Official may cause the owner to be
prosecuted as a violator of this Code or may take both actions. The Building
Official shall have the authority to collect the penalties imposed by this section
upon determining that the site is non - compliant. Payment of penalty shall not
relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in
the execution of the work.
The following penalties shall . be imposed:
1. If a designed wet weather erosion control plan is not submitted as
prescribed in Section A 13:
Grading Permit Volume Penalty
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1- 10,000 cubic yards (1- 7645.5 m3)
$50.00
1- 10,000 cubic yards (1- 7645.5 m3)
1per
per day
10,001 - 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 -76455 m3)
$250.00
10,001- 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 -76455 m3)
per day
More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m3)
$500.00
More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m3)
per day
2. If the best management practices for storm water pollution prevention
and wet weather erosion control are not installed as prescribed in Section A 13.2,
J113.3 and approved by the Building Official:
Grading Permit Volume
Penalty
1- 10,000 cubic yards (1- 7645.5 m3)
1per
$100.00
day
10,001- 100,000 cubic yards (7646.3 -76455 m3)
$250.00
per day
More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m3)
$500.00
per day
NOTE: See Section J 105 for inspection request requirements.
SECTION 4.
Chapter 15.07 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.07 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Chapter 15.07.010 Adoption
Chapter 15.07.020 Deletions
Chapter 15.07.030 Modifications
Chapter 15.07.040 Section 303.7 amended —LPG appliances
Chapter 15.07.050 Section 508.4 507.2 amended — Clearances for Type I hood
Chapter 15.07.060 Section 912.0 amended — Dampers
Chapter 15.07.070 Section 310.lamended— Condensate disposal
15.07.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain Mechanical Code known
and designated as the California Mechanical Code, 2016 Edition including
Appendixes as adopted by the State and Division II Administration sections
101.0 -107.0 is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter
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and is declared to be the Mechanical Code of the City for the purpose stated
therein.
15.07.020 Deletions.
The following section of the California Mechanical Code is not adopted
as part of this chapter and is deleted:
Section 107.0 Board of Appeals.
15.07.030 Modifications
The sections of the California Mechanical Code mentioned in Sections
15.07.040 through 15.07.070 are amended to read as set forth in this chapter.
15.07.040 Section 303.7 amended —LPG appliances.
Equipment burning liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or liquid fuel shall not be
located in a pit, attic, an underfloor space, below grade or similar location
where vapors or fuel might unsafely collect unless an approved method for the
safe collection, removal and containment or disposal of the vapors or fuel is
approved.
15.07.050 Section 507.2 amended — Clearances for Type I hood.
Section 507.2 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as
follows:
Stainless steel wall shield below hood shall maintain 3 inches from
protected combustibles.
15.07.060 Section 912.0 amended — Dampers.
Section 912.0 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as
follows:
Fireplaces installed with gas 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.
15.07.070 Section 310.1 amended — Condensate disposal. pxE
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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 California Plumbing Code installation standards.
SECTION 5.
Chapter 15.09 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.09 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Chapter 15.09.010 Adoption
Chapter 15.09.020 Deletions
Chapter 15.09.030 Modifications
Chapter 15.09.030 Section 508.3 added - Water heater floor support.
Chapter 15.09.040 Section 609.3.1 amended - Installation, Inspection and testing
Chapter 15.09.050 Section 609.4 - Testing
Chapter 15.09.060 Section 713.4 amended - Sewer required
Chapter 15.09.070 Section 1211.3.2 amended - Fuel Gas Piping
15.09.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain Plumbing
Code known and designated as California Plumbing Code 2016 Edition
including Appendixes as adopted by the State and Division II Administration
section's 101.0.-W3.1 is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this
chapter and is declared to be the Plumbing Code of the City for the purpose
stated therein.
15.07.020 Deletions.
The following section of the California Plumbing Code is not adopted as
part of this chapter and is deleted:
Section 102.3 - Board of Appeals
15.09.030 Modifications.
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The sections of the California Plumbing Code, 2016 Edition, mentioned in
Sections 15.09.040 through 15.09.080 of this chapter, as adopted by reference
are modified and amended as provided in Sections 15.09.040 through 15.09.080
of this chapter.
15.09.040 Section 504.3.1 added —Water heater floor support.
Add a new paragraph to read:
All gas fired water heaters installed on combustible construction shall
have floor under water heater made of non - combustible material approved by
the Administrative Authority.
15.09.050 Section 609.3 amended — Installation, inspection and testing.
Section 609.3 is amended to read as follows:
609.3 No water piping shall be installed within a concrete slab or in the
ground under a concrete slab of a building.
Exceptions:
1. If required by structural conditions, water piping may be installed in
chases, sleeves or ducts with the prior approval of the administrative authority.
All piping shall be chased, sleeved or ducted the entire length within a concrete
slab or in the ground under a concrete slab of a building. Chases, sleeves or
ducts shall extend six )6) inches above grade at both ends.
2. Water piping for swimming pools and /or spas.
15.09.060 Section 609.4 — Testing.
Recirculating water for swimming pools shall be constructed and installed
under the same standards and requirements as potable water piping.
15.09.070 Section 713.4 amended —Sewer required.
Sections 713.4 is amended to read as follows:
713.4 The public sewer may be considered as not being available when
such public sewer or any building or any exterior drainage facility connected
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which abuts and is served by such public sewer. All permitted septic systems
shall meet the requirements of the adopted Kern County Onsite Wastewater
Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) and obtain a separate permit from Kern
County Environmental Health.
Exceptions:
1. If the property to be served by the public sewer is residential and
consists of four residential living units or less, the one thousand foot requirement
referenced in the previous paragraph may be reduced to two hundred feet.
2. The requirements to connect to public sewer may be waived or
modified for residential living units consisting of four residential units or less by the
building official when strict compliance may cause extreme hardship in
accordance with the Kern County LAMP.
3. There is no requirement to hook up to the public sewer upon
annexation and thereafter for existing residences of four units or less and where
site conditions allow for septic systems to function in accordance with the Kern
County LAMP.
15.09.080 Section 422.2 (3) Separate Facilities
Section 422.2 (3) is amended to read as follows:
(3) In Business and Mercantile occupancies with a total floor area of 2000
square feet or less one toilet facility designed for the use by no more than one
person at a time shall satisfy the requirement for serving customers and
employees of both sexes.
SECTION 6.
Chapter 15.11 is hereby amended to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.11 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 15.11.010 Adoption
Chapter 15.11.020 Deletions
Chapter 15.11.030 Modifications
Chapter 15.11.040 Section 80.19(A)(3) added — Application
Chapter 15.11.050 Section $0.19(C) amended - Issuance of Permits
Chapter 15.11.060 Section 80.19(F)(3) amended — Inspections and approvals
Chapter 15.11.070 Section 80.25(E) amended - Disconnection
15.11.010 Adoption.
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Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain electrical code
known and designated as the California Electrical Code, 2016 Edition including
Informative Annex H is adopted as modified pursuant to this chapter. A copy of
such code is on file with the building department of the city for use and
examination by the public, are adopted as the electrical code of the city, and
each provision and portion thereof, except as otherwise in this chapter provided,
is referred to and made a part of this chapter to the same effect as if fully set
forth in this chapter.
15. 11.020 Deletions
The following section of the California Electrical Code is not adopted as
part of this chapter and is deleted:
Section 80.15 Electrical Board of Informative Annex H
Sections 80.23(B)(2) and (13)(3) of Informative Annex H
Sections 80.25(C) Notification, and (D) Other Territories of Informative
Annex H
15.11.030 Modifications
The sections of the California Electric Code, 2016 Edition, mentioned in
Sections 15.11.040 through 15.11.070 of this chapter, as adopted by reference
are modified and amended as provided in Sections 15.11.040 through 15.11. ? ??
of this chapter
15.11.040 Section 80.19(A)(3) added- Application.
Section 80.19 of Informative Annex H is amended by adding Section
80.19(A) (3) to read as follows:
(3) Applicant. An application for an electrical permit may be filed
(made) by any one of the following:
(a) Qualified Installer. A qualified installer is a person, firm or corporation
holding a valid Contractor's License to perform such work in this jurisdiction; or
(b) Homeowners. The building official may issue to an individual a
homeowner's permit authorizing said individual to install, alter, change or repair
any electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment in, on o6,OPK4
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about a single family dwelling of which said individual is owner and in which he
resides or intends to reside, but not elsewhere, provided that electrical work
authorized under any such homeowner's permit shall be done personally by the
owner. If the electrical work performed under the homeowner's permit does not
comply with the requirements of this code and if the corrections are not made
as required by the Building Department, then the deficiencies shall be corrected
by a State licensed electrical contractor under a separate permit.
(c) Emergency Work, Emergency electrical work for the protection of
persons or property shall have a permit obtained within one business day of
commencing such work.
15.11.050 Section 80.19(C) amended - Issuance of Permits.
Section 80.19(C) (1) & (2) of Informative Annex H is amended to read as
follows:
(c) Issuance of Permits. The authority having jurisdiction shall be
authorized to establish and issue permits, certificates, notices, and approvals, or
orders pertaining to electrical safety hazards pursuant to 80.23, except that no
permit shall be required to execute the electrical work specified in the following:
1) Listed cord and plug connected temporary decorative lighting.
2) Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles and general use snap
switches but not the outlets therefore.
3) Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required
capacity in the same location.
4) Repair or replacement of non - emergency luminaires of 50 pounds or
less.
15.11.060 Section 80.19(F)(3) amended — Inspections and approvals.
Section 80.19(F) (3) of Informative Annex H is amended to read as follows:
(3) When any portion of the electrical installation within the jurisdiction of
an Electrical Inspector is to be hidden from view by the permanent placement
of parts of the building, the person, firm, or corporation installing the equipment
shall notify the Electrical Inspector, and such equipment shall not be concealed
until it has been approved by the Electrical Inspector, provided that on large
installations, where the concealment of equipment proceeds continuously, the
person, firm, or corporation installing the equipment shall give the Electrical
Inspector due notice in advance, and inspections shall be made periodically
during the progress of the work. o�gpK,,q
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15.11.070 Section 80.25(E) amended - Disconnection
Section 80.25(E) of Informative Annex H is amended to read as follows:
Where a connection is made to an installation that has not been
inspected, as outlined in the preceding paragraphs of this section, the supplier
of electricity shall immediately report such connection to the Chief Electrical
Inspector. If, upon subsequent inspection, it is found that the installation is not in
conformity with the provisions of Informative Annex H, the Chief Electrical
Inspector shall notify the person, firm, or corporation making the installation to
rectify the defects and, if such work is not completed within 10 business days,
the authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to cause the
disconnection of that portion of the installation that is not in conformity.
SECTION 7.
Chapter 15.13 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows
Chapter 15.13 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
Chapter 15.13.010 Adoption
15.13.010 Adoption.
The 2016 California Existing Building Code based on the 2015 International
Existing Code is adopted by reference and enacted as the existing building
code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 8.
Chapter 15.15 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.15 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Chapter 15.15.010 Adoption
15.15.010 Adoption.
The 2016 California Historical Building is adopted by reference and
enacted as the historical building code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 9.
Chapter 15.17 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.17 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE okOAKf,9m
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15.17.010 Adoption.
15.17.020 Deletions.
15. 17.030 Modifications.
15.17.040 Section R108 amended -Fees.
15.17.050 Section R401 amended - General Foundations.
15.17.060 Section R403 amended - Footings
15.17.070 Section R404 amended - Foundation and Retaining Walls
15. 17.080 Section R501 amended - Floors General
15. 17.090 Section R503 amended - Floor Sheathing
15.17.100 Section R602 amended - Wood wall Framing
15.17.110 Section R606 amended - General Masonry Construction
15.17.120 Section R803 amended - Roof Sheating
Chapter 15.17.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and
designated as the California Residential Code, 2016 Edition including Chapter 1,
Division II, and Appendix H, which code was based on the 2015 International
Residential Code as published by the International Code Council and, a copy of
which is on file in the building department 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 residential
building code of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construction,
enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion,
occupancy, use, height and maintenance of all residential structures and
certain equipment therein specifically regulated within the incorporated limits of
issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof.
15.17.020 Deletions.
The following sections, tables and chapters of the California Residential
Code, 2016 Edition, or appendix thereto, are not adopted as part of the
ordinance codified in this chapter and are deleted:
Chapter 1 Division II, Section R112 — Board of Appeals
Appendix A - Sizing and Capacities of Gas Piping
Appendix B - Sizing of Venting Systems Serving Appliances Equipped With
Draft Hoods, Category I Appliances and Appliances Listed for use with
Type B Vents.
Appendix C - Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct -Vent Venting
Systems
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Appendix D - Recommended Procedure for Safety Inspection of an
Existing Appliance Installation.
Appendix E - Manufactured Homes Used as Dwellings
Appendix F - Radon Control Methods
Appendix G - Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs
Appendix I - Private Sewage Disposal
Appendix J - Existing Buildings and Structures
Appendix K - Sound Transmission
Appendix L - Permit Fees
Appendix M - Home Day Care - R3 Occupancy
Appendix N - Venting Methods
Appendix O - Automatic Vehicular Gates
Appendix P - Sizing of Water Piping System
Appendix Q - ICC International Residential Code Electrical
Provisions /National Electrical Code Cross Reference.
15.17.030 Modifications.
The sections of the California Residential Code 2016 Edition, Appendix H
mentioned in Sections 15.17.040 through 15.17.120 of this chapter, as adopted
by reference, are amended as provided in Sections 15.17.040 through 15.17.120
of this chapter.
15.17.040 Section RI 08 amended - Fees.
Subsection R 108.2 is amended to read as follows:
All plan check and permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
Master Fee Schedule adopted by the City.
Subsection R108.5 is amended to read as follows: oepKF9sT
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R108.5 Refunds. See BMC 15.05.050 Section 109.6 Refunds
15.17.050 Section R401 amended -General • Foundations.
Second paragraph of subsection R401.1 is amended to read as follows:
Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or D2 shall not be
permitted.
Exception: In non - occupied, single -story. detached storage sheds and similar
uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not
exceed 240 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height
above the grade plane at any point. and the maximum roof projection does
not exceed 24 inches.
15.17.060 Section R403 amended - Footings.
Section R403.1.2 is amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories Do, D, and D2.
The braced wall panels at exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design
Categories Do, Di, and D2 shall be supported by continuous footings. All required
interior braced wall panels in buildings shall be supported by continuous footings.
Second paragraph of Subsection R403.1.3 is added to read as follows:
All concrete floor slabs poured on earth, for buildings of group R
occupancies, including garage floor slabs, shall be reinforced with a welded
wire fabric of 6 x 6 -10 /10 minimum weight or an approved equal.
15. 17.070 Section 404 amended - Foundation and Retaining Walls.
Subsection R404.2 is amended to read as follows:
R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be
constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through
R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R 403.1(2) and R403.2(3). Wood
foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design
Category Do, Di or D2.
15.17.080 Section R501 amended - Floors • General.
Subsection R501.1 is amended to read as follows: oFepKF9s
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R501.1 Application. The provision of this chapter shall control the design
and construction of the floors for all buildings including the floors of attic spaces
used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment weighing less
than 400 lbs.
15.17.090 Section R503 amended - Floor Sheathing.
Subsection R503.2.4 added to read as follows:
8503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal
diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4
feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance Section 2308.11.3.3 of the
California Building Code. Openings shall be further limited in accordance with
Section R301.2.2.2.5.
15.17.100 Section R602 amended -Wood Wall Framing.
Exception to subsection R602.3.2 amended to read as follows:
Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category Do, Di, or Dz. A single
top plate may be installed in stud walls, provided the plate is adequately tied at
joints, corners and interesting walls by a minimum 3inch -by -6 -inch by a 0.036 -
inch -thick (76 mm by 152 mm by 0.914 mm) galvanized steel plate that is nailed
to each wall or segment of wall by six 8d nails on each side, provided the rafters
or joists are centered over the studs with a tolerance of no more than 1 inch (25
mm). The top plate may be omitted over lintels that are adequately tied to
adjacent wall sections with steel plates or equivalent as previously described.
15.17.110 Section R606 amended - General Masonry Construction.
Subsection R606.2.4 amended to read as follows:
R606.2.4 Parapet Walls. Unreinforced solid masonry parapet walls shall not
be less than 8 inches (203 mm) thick and their height shall not exceed four time
their thickness. Unreinforced hollow unit masonry parapet walls shall not be less
than 8 inches (203 mm) thick, and their height shall not exceed three times their
thickness. Masonry parapet walls in areas subject to wind loads of 30 pounds per
square foot (1.44 kPa) or located in Seismic Design Category Do, Di or Dz or on
Townhouses in Seismic Design Category C shall be shall be reinforced in
accordance with section R606.12.
15. 17.120 Section R803 added - Roof Sheathing.
Subsection R803.2.4 added to read as follows: o``0llKe9'
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R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal
diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4.
SECTION 10.
Chapter 15.19 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.19. CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.19.010 Adoption
15.19.020 Modifications.
15.19.030 Definitions.
15.19.040 Section 5.106.4 amended - Bicycle Parking
Chapter 15.19.010 Adoption
15.19.010 Adoption
The 2016 California Green Building Standards Code is adopted by
reference and enacted as the California Green Code of the city for the purpose
stated therein.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain Green Building Standards
Code known and designated as the California Green Building Standards Code,
2016 Edition including Appendix is adopted by reference as modified and
amended in this chapter and is declared to be the Green Code of the City for
the purpose stated therein.
15.19.020 Modifications
The sections of the California Green Code mentioned in Sections
15.19.030 through 15.19.050 15.19.040 are amended to read as set forth in this
chapter.
15.19.030 Section 202 amended - Definitions.
Section 202 amended by adding definition of Sustainability to read as
follows:
Sustainability. Consideration of present development and construction
impacts on the community, the economy, and the environment without
compromising the needs of the future.
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15.19.040 Section 5.106.4 amended - Bicycle Parking
Subsection 5.106.4 Bicycle Parking amended to read as follows:
5.106.4 Bicycle Parking For buildings within the authority of California
Building Standards Commission as specified in Sections 103 and Multifamily
dwellings, comply with Section 5.106.4.1. For buildings within the authority of the
Division of the State Architect pursuant to Section 105, comply with Section
5.106.4.2.
SECTION 11.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the
Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and
after the date of its passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the
Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on
NOV 0 2 2016 by the following vote:
✓ ✓ V� ✓ ✓ ✓ /
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER'. RIVERA, MAXWEL WE SMITH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, PARLIER
COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER:
ROBERTA GAFFORD, C
CITY CLERK and EX OF CIO Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED: NOV 02
HARVEY L. HALL, Mayor
City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By:
Andrew Heglun
Deputy City Attorney
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
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County of Kern )
ROBERTA GAFFORD, 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 7th day of November. 2016 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City
Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 4678, passed by the
Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 2nd day of November, 2016 and
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
AND ADOPTING THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2016
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE, 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AND 2013
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.04, 15.05, 15.07, 15.09, 15.11, 15.13, 15.15, 15.17, AND 15.19
THERETO.
ROBERTA GAFFORD
City Clerk and Ex Officio of the
Council of the City off Bakersfield
By: % � t
DEPUTY City Clerk
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