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.
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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.
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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 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
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6/26/89
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA) ~
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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' ~.~