HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD NO 3389ORDINANCE NO. 8 8 8 9
AN ORDINANCE 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 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 15.16
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
15.16.090
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE
Adoption.
Deletions.
Modifications.
Section 510(a) - Condensate disposal.
Section 710(h)(6) - Access.
Section 903 - General.
Section 1303 - Access, inspection and repair.
Section 2003 Hood.
Table No. 3-A amended - Mechanical permit
fees.
15.16.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain
mechanical code known and designated as the Uniform
Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, sponsored and copyrighted by
the International Conference of Building Officials and the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, a copy of which is filed in the office of 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 mechanical code of the City for
the purpose stated therein.
15.16.020 Deletions.
The following section of the Uniform Mechanical
Code, 1991 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 15.16.090 are amended to
read as set forth in this chapter.
15.16.040
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 outside
residential units shall be metallic pipe when over
four (4) feet in developed length. Condensate
drains entering residential units shall be
installed in ABS, PVC, DWV, or metallic pipe
installed in accordance to Uniform Plumbing Code
installation standards.
15.16.050
Section 710(h)(6) - Access.
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.
15.16.060
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, 1/2 inch stop welded onto
damper edge, or remove damper with approval of
manufacturer.
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15.16.070 Section 1303 - Access, inspection and repair.
Add second paragraph to read:
An evaporative cooling system shall have a level
working platform when located on a roof with a
slope greater than 4 in 12. The platform shall be
a minimum of 30 inches in width and shall be
located along all sides of the unit (with the
exception of the side with the duct discharge).
The sides of a working platform facing the roof
edge shall be protected by a substantial railing a
minimum of 42 inches in height with vertical rails
not more than 21 inches apart. Parapets with a
minimum height of 24 inches may be substituted in
lieu of the required railing.
15.16.080
Section 2003 - Hood.
Add paragraph to 2003(d) to read:
Stainless steel wall shield below hood shall
maintain 3 inches from protected combustibles.
15.16.090
Table No. 3-A amended-Mechanical permit fees.
Table No. 3-A is amended to include the following
schedule:
Total Mechanical Permit
8.1% of total
building permit
fee for new
construction.
.Other inspections and fees:
1. Heaters for pools, spa or
portable spas ........................ $30.00
2. Wall heater installation ............. $30.00
3. Air conditioning up to 5 tons ........ $30.00
4. Air conditioning above 5 tons ........ $50.00
5. Cooler installation .................. $30.00
6. Mechanical Alterations:
The following fees for mechanical alterations shall be applied to
the nearest square foot of building area when applicable.
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A) $ .03 per square feet.
a. Drinking and dining establishments.
b. Hospitals, nursing homes and child
nurseries.
c. Schools, churches and assembly building.
Structures in this classification exceeding
4000 sq. ft. shall be $.0075 per sq. ft.
after the first 4000 sq. ft.
B) $ .02 per square feet.
a. Manufacturing or assembly plants.
b. Hotels, motels and apartment houses, etc.,
in this classification exceeding 40,000 sq.
ft. shall be $.0075 per square foot.
c. Vehicle service stations.
d. Office buildings.
C) $ .01 per square foot.
a. Commercial garages.
b. Warehouses and shell type buildings up to
and including 5,000 sq. ft.
c. That portion of warehouses and shell type
buildings in excess of 5,000 sq. ft.
@ $.0075 per sq. ft.
D) $ .03 per square feet.
Stores and markets (wholesale or retail).
Stores and markets (wholesale or retail)
exceeding 40,000 sq. ft. @ $.0075 per sq.
ft.
SECTION 2.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with 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 AU8 2 8 19§1 , by the
following vote:
AYES; COUNCILMEMBERS: EDWAR.D,S, DeMOND, SMITH, BRUNNI, PETERSON, McDERMOTt', SALVAGGIO
NOES; COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT COUNOILMEMBERS: ,~/~ ~
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS' A/~"V~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED AU8 2 8 1991
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form:
LAWRENCE M. LUNARDINI
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
LCM/kg
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) ss.
County of Kern)
CAROL WILLIAMS, Being duly sworn, deposes and
That she is the duly appointed, acting and
of Bakersfield; and that on the 30th day
posted on the Bulletin Board at City Hall, a
the following: Ordinance No. 3389
City Council at a meeting he]d on the 28th
and ent}tled:
says:
qualified City Clerk of the City
of August , 19 91 she
full, true and correct copy of
, passed by the Bakersfield
day of August 19 91,
NSAOPD
/s/ CAROL WILLIAMS
CITY CLERK of the City of Bakersfield
BY:D~PUTY City Clerk