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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 3241ORDINANCE NO. 3241 , NEW SERIES AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows: SECTION 1. Chapter 15.16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code amended to read as follows: Chapter 15.16 is hereby Sections: 15.16.010 15.16.020 15.16.030 15.16.040 15.16.050 15.16.060 15.16.070 15.16.080 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE Adoption. Deletions - Sec. 203 Board of Appeals. Modifications - Sec. 15.16.040 through 15.16.080. Section 304 - Revised fees. Section 510(a) - Condensate disposal. Section 1303 - Access, Inspection and Repair. Section 903 - General. Section 710(h)(6) - Access. 15.16.010 Adoption. Except as provided in this chapter, that certain uniform mechanical code known and designated as the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition, which code was sponsored and copy- righted by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, three copies of which are filed in the office of the city clerk of the city for use and examination by the public, and each portion and provision thereof is adopted by reference as modified and amended in this chapter and is declared to be the mechanical code of the city for the purpose of regulating the erection, construc- tion, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height and maintenance of all struc- tures and certain equipment therein specifically regulated within the incorporated limits of the city and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees thereof. 15.16.020 Deletions. The following section of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition, is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: Section 203 Board of Appeals. 15.16.030 Modifications. The sections of the Uniform Mechanical Code mentioned in Sections 15.16.040 through 15.16.080 are amended to read as set forth in this chapter. 15.16.040 Section 304 - Revised fees. A. Revised Section 304(C), Plan Review Fees. when a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 302(b), a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be equal to sixty percent of the total permit fee as set forth in Table No. 3-A. The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 304(a) and are in addition to the permit fees. When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table No. 3-A. B. Items 23 and 24 are added to Table 3-A as follows: 22. New Single Family Dwellings and Apartment Units. 0-1800 sq. ft ........................... $22.50 1801+ sq. ft ............................ $43.50 23. Combination Heating and Refrigeration Unit. Less than 100,000 BTU heating, less than 3-ton refrigeration ......... $18.00 100,000 or more BTU heating, more than 3-ton refrigeration ......... $22.50 C. Other inspections and fees. Items 3 and 4 are amended to Table 3-A as follows: Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated ......................... $30.00 per hour (minimum charge - one hour). Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans ............................. $30.00 per hour (minimum charge - one hour). 15.16.050 Section 510(a) - Condensate Disposal. Add a second paragraph to read: All condensate drains installed in or on commercial structures shall be of metallic pipe and fittings. Condensate drains installed on residential units shall be metallic pipe when over four (4) feet in developed length. Condensate drains entering residential units shall be installed in ABS, PVC, DWV, or metallic pipe installed in accordance to Uniform Plumbing Code installation standards. 15.16.060 Section 1303 - Access, inspection and repair. Add a second paragraph (a) to read: An evaporative cooling system located on a roof slope greater than 4 in 12, a level working platform at least 30 inches in depth shall be provided along all sides, except, duct discharge side. Sides of a work- ing platform facing the roof edge below shall be protected by a substantial railing 42 inches in height with vertical rails not more than 21 inches apart, except that parapets at least 24 inches in height may be utilized in lieu of rails or guards. - 3 - Add a new paragraph under 1303(b) to read: Catwalks shall be provided on roofs having a slope exceeding 4 in 12. A catwalk at least 16 inches in width with substantial cleats spaced not more than 16 inches apart shall be provided from the roof access to the working platform. 15.16.070 Section 903 - General. Add a third paragraph to 903(b) to read: Fireplaces installed with gas lines into the firebox shall have one of the following alterations to the damper: Three one inch holes installed in damper, ½- inch stop welded onto damper edge, or remove damper with approval of manufacturer. 15.16.080 Section 710(h)(6). Add a new paragraph to 710(h)(6) to read: Access from within structure shall be provided through a common use room (electrical meter room, etc.) or a common use corridor. These areas shall be readily accessible to all tenants and service employees; or Access within a building can be provided within each tenant space. SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the City Charter provisions and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage. .......... o0o .......... - 4 - 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 July 19, 1989 , by the following vote: AYES; COUNCILMEMBERS; ANTHONY, DEMON D, SMITH. RATTY,~, McD E RM oT'r, SA LVAGGiO ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS; CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the Council of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED July 19, 1989 MEDDERS MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield APPROVED as to form: TY ATTOR~he Ci~ty of Bakersfield LCM/meg 00RD 4 UC.MECH1 6/26/89 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ~ ) ss. County of Kern) CAROL WILLIAMS, Being duly sworn, deposes and says: That she is the duly appointed, acting and qualified City Clerk of the City of Bakersfield; and that on the ?]st day of July , 1989 she posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall, a. full, true and correct copy of the following: ~rdln~n~ NO. City Council at a meeting held on the and entitled: q?~] , passed by the Bakersfield 19th day of July , 1989 , AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE. NSAOPD /s/ CAROL WILLIAMS CITY CLERK of the City of Bakersfield ~EPUTY City Clerk' ~.~