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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. 2 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. 3 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. .......... 000 .......... 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