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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODES RELATING TO
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CODE AND
ADOPTING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE AND 2007 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE BY ADDING NEW CHAPTERS 15.05,
15.07,15.09,15.11,15.13 AND 15.15 THERETO.
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of
Bakersfield shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same 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 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 Department staff determined that the local amendments
to the Codes are necessary due to unique conditions 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
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Bakersfield are susceptible to high
occurrence of Valley fever du to dust conditions in the local area; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department have 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, 2007 Edition and the
California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition,
and the California Electrical Code 2007 Edition are reasonably necessary due to local
conditions in the City of Bakersfield indicated above; and therefore
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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 15.20 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
Chapter 15.42 DEWELLlNG 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 2007 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.
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SECTION 3.
Chapter 15.05 is hereby added 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 Section 104-Organization and enforcement.
15.05.050 Appendix Chapter 1 Section 1 OS-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 1805.4 -Footings.
15.05.090 Appendix J Grading.
15.05.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain building code known and
designated as the California Building Code, 2007 Edition including Appendix 1, I, and J,
which code was based on the 2006 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, 2007
Edition, or appendix thereto, are not adopted as part of the ordinance codified in this
chapter and are deleted:
Appendix 1 , Section 112 - Board of Appeals
Appendix A - Employee Qualification
Appendix B - Board of Appeals
Appendix C - Group U: Agricultural Building
Appendix D - Fire District
Appendix F - Rodenproofing
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Appendix G - Flood Resistance Construction
Appendix H - Signs
15.05.030 Modifications.
The sections of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2007 Edition,
Appendix 1 and J mentioned in Sections 15.05.040 through 15.05.080 of this chapter,
as adopted by reference, are amended as provided in Sections 15.05.040 through
15.05.080 of this chapter.
15.05.040 Section 104-Organization and enforcement.
Subsection 104.2.12 Added-Dust abatement. Subsection 104.2.12 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 Appendix Chapter 1 Section 1 OS-Fees.
Subsection108.2 Amended-General. Section 108.2 is amended to read as
follows:
All plan check and perm it fees shall be assessed in accordance with the Master
Fee Schedule adopted by the City.
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 m2)" 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 m2)."
15.05.070 Section 1612.A.6 added-Geological or flood hazards.
Section 1612.A.6 is added to read as follows:
Section 1612.A.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, M
unless corrective work satisfactory to the Building Director can be done to eliminate or ~ 'Q f-<;>~
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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 1805.4 -Footings.
Section 1805.4 is amended by adding third and fourth paragraphs to read:
All continuous footings constructed of masonry or concrete shall be reinforced
with a minimum of two (2) NO.4 continuous reinforcing bars for light-weight frame wall
construction and two (2) NO.5 continuous reinforcing bars for concrete or masonry wall
construction. One bar shall be placed 2" from the top and the other bar 3" from the
bottom of the footings. These continuous bars shall be lap spliced at splices, corners
and intersections with a lap of 1 '3" for NO.4 bars and 1'8" for NO.5 bars.
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.
15.05.090 Appendix J Grading.
Section J101 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
SECTION J101.1-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.
J1 01.2 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
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performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will
not result in any increase in the level of the base flood.
J 101.3 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.
J1 01.4 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 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.
J1 01.6 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.
J1 01.7 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.
J 101.8 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.
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Section J 102 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.
DESIL TING BASINS are physical structures, constructed for the removal of sediments
from surface water runoff.
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.
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Appendix J1 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.
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 J1 03.3-J1 03.8 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.
J 103.6 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.
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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 permit(s) having first been obtained from the Building Official.
Appendix Section J1 04.1 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.
J 104.2 Site plan requirements. In addition to the provisions of Appendix 1, Section 106
of this code, a grading plan shall show the existing grade 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 to identify how grade changes will
conform to the requirements of this code.
Appendix Section J1 04.2 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 approved concrete
gutter until terminated at an approved drainage facility.
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 J 104.3 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
J104.3 Soils 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 x 'Q(>.K~t.
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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 J 104.5 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 most recent
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.
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
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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.
8. 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 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.
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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.
c. Scope of work.
d. Project address, including street number and street name.
e. Assessors 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.
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z. All mitigation measures notations, including but not limited to:
approved method of debris removal, air quality impact, biological
resources, cultural resources, and contaminated soil removal
measures.
Subsections J1 05.3-J1 05.6 of Appendix J of Title 24 of the California Building Code are
added to read as follows:
105.3 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 J1 05.5 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.
105.4 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 J104 showing original ground 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.
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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 J1 04, 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 J1 04, including a final description of the geology of
the site and any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of same 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 tee furnishes a soils engineering or an engineering geology
report, or both, stating that the site has been investigated 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 J107.4 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building
Code is amended to read as follows:
107.4 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:
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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 J1 07.7-J1 07.11 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 shall 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.
J1 07.1 0 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.
Subsection J106.2 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building Code is
added to read as follows:
J 107 .11 Temporary storage of stockpiles. No temporary stockpile of earth wi II 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.
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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.
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 nor 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 J1 09.3.
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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 no
erosive down drains or other devices. Delisting 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 street or
drainage structure approved to receive storm waters. A lesser slope 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 J1 09.5-J1 09.8 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building
Code are added to read as follows:
J109.5 Retention/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 2007 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.
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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 subsequent drainage facilities.
Channels are required to be directly accessible from the private or public right of way.
All accessible paths shall be a minimum 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.
J 109.8 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.
Disable parking and unloading area and 8 feet behind shall have a maximum slope
gradient of 2.0% in any direction, including valley gutters.
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Subsection J11 0.1 of Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California Building Code is
amended to read as follows:
J 110.1 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-J110.6 are added to Appendix Chapter J of Title 24 of the California
Building County 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.
J 110.4 Irrigation. Slopes required to be planted by Section J 11 0.3 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, an irrigation will not be necessary for the maintenance of the slope planting.
J110.5 Plans and Specifications. Planting and irrigation plans shall be submitted for
slopes required to be planted and irrigated by sections J11 0.3 and J11 0.4 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.
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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 111 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 bond.
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). Security required
by this Section may include incidental off-site grading on 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
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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.
J112.5 Default Procedures. In the event the owner or the owner's agent shall fail to
complete the work or fail to comply with all terms and conditions of 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 <<. <o!\K~-9U'
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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 desitling 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.
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 3319.2 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 ~ ~M~-<;>
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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-compliance. 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 J113:
More than 100,000 cubic yards (76455 m3)
IPenalty
$ 50.00
per day
$250.00
per day
$500.00
per day
IGrading Permit Volume
11--10,000 cubic yards (1--7645.5 m3)
10,001--100,000 cubic yards (7646.3--76455 m3)
2. If the best management practices for storm water pollution prevention and wet
weather erosion control are not installed as prescribed in Section J113.2, J113.3 and
approved by the Building Official:
IGrading Permit Volume IPenalty
11--10,000 cubic yards (1--7645.5 m3) $100.00 per
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 J1 05 for inspection request requirements.
SECTION 3.
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 1311.2 amended - Fuel Gas Piping
Chapter 15.07.050 Section 304.7 amended-LPG appliances
Chapter 15.07.060 Section 508.4 507.2 amended-Clearances for Type I hood
Chapter 15.07.070 Section 908.1 amended-Dampers
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Chapter 15.07.080 Section 301.1 amended-Condensate disposal
15.07.010 Adoption.
Except as provided in this chapter, that certain mechanical code known and
designated as the California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition including Appendix 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.
15.07.020 Deletions.
The following section of the California Mechanical Code is not adopted as part of
this chapter and is deleted:
Section 108.8 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 1311.2 amended - Fuel Gas Piping.
Section 1311.2 is amended to read as follows:
Where gas piping is to be concealed, unions, tubing fittings, bushings, swing
joints and compression couplings made by combinations of fittings shall not be used.
Section 1311.3.2 #4 is amended to read as follows:
Where necessary to insert fittings, in gas pipe that has been installed in a
concealed location, the piping shall be reconnected by welding flanges or the use of
right and left couplings.
15.07.050 Section 304.7 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.
15.07.060 Section 508.4507.2 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.
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15.07.070 Section 908.1 amended-Dampers.
Section 908.1 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.
15.07.080 Section 301.1 amended-Condensate disposal.
Section 301.1 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 4.
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 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 otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain plumbing code known
and designated as 2007 California Plumbing Code is adopted by reference and enacted
as the plumbing code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
15.09.020 Modifications.
The sections of the California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition, mentioned in
Sections 15.09.030 through 15.09.070 of this chapter, as adopted by reference are
modified and amended as provided in Sections 15.09.030 through 15.09.070 of this
chapter.
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15.09.030 Section 508.3 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.
15.09.040 Section 609.3.1 amended-Installation, inspection and testing.
Section 609.3.1 is amended to read as follows:
609.3.1 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. Chass, sleeves or ducts shall extend six (6) inches
above grade at both ends.
2. Water piping for swimming pools and/or spas.
15.09.050 Section 609.4- Testing.
Recirculating water for swimming pools shall be constructed and installed under
the same standards and requirements as potable water piping.
15.09.060 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 thereto, is
located more than one thousand (1,000) feet from the nearest property line of any
proposed building or exterior drainage facility on any lot or premises which abuts and is
served by such public sewer.
Exceptions:
1 . The above requirement may be reduced to two hundred (200) feet if the
proposed development is for residential living units and is four units or less.
2. The requirements may be waived or modified by the Building Official when
strict compliance may cause extreme hardship.
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15.09.070 Section 1211.3.2 amended - Fuel Gas Piping
Section 1211.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
Where gas piping is to be concealed, unions, tubing fittings, bushings, swing joints and
compression couplings mad by combinations of fittings shall not be used.
Section 1211.3.2 #4 is amended to read as follows:
Where necessary to insert fittings, in gas piping that has been installed in a concealed
location, the piping shall be recommended by welding flanges or the use of right and left
couplings.
SECTION 5.
Chapter 15.11 is hereby added to the Bakersfield Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 15.11 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapter 15.11.010 Adoption
Chapter 15.11.020 Section 80.15.deleted - Electrical Board
Chapter 15.11.030 Section 80.19(A)(3) added-Permits and approvals
Chapter 15.11.040 Section 80.19(D) deleted-Annual permits
Chapter 15.11.050 Section 80.19(F)(1) amended-Inspections and approvals
Chapter 15.11.060 Section 80.19(F)(3) amended-Inspections and approvals
Chapter 15.11.070 Section 80.19(F)(4) deleted-Inspections and approvals
Chapter 15.11.080 Sections 80.23(B)(2) and (B)(3) deleted-Penalties
Chapter 15.11.090 Section 80.25(A) amended-Authorization
Chapter 15.11.100 Sections 80.25(C), (D) and (E) deleted-Connection to electric
supply
Chapter 15.11.110 Section 80.29 deleted-Liability for damages
Chapter 15.11.120 Section 80.31 deleted-Validity
Chapter 15.11.130 Section 80.33 deleted-Repeal of conflicting acts
Chapter 15.11.140 Section 80.35 deleted-Effective date
Chapter 15.11.150 Section 80.26 added-Meter re-sets
15.11.010 Adoption.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, that certain electrical code known
and designated as the California Electrical Code, 2007 Edition including Annex G 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.
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15.11.020 Section 80.15 deleted-Electrical Board.
Section 80.15 of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted and
superseded by the applicable sections of Section 15.04.120 of the Bakersfield Municipal
Code.
15.11.030 Section 80.19(A)(3) added-Permits and approvals.
Section 80.19 of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code 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 or 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.
15.11.040 Section 80.19(D) deleted-Annual permits.
Section 80.19(D) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted.
15.11.050 Section 80.19(F)(1) amended-Inspections and approvals.
Section 80.19 (F)(1) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is
amended to read as follows:
(1) Upon the completion of any installation of electrical equipment that has been
made under a permit, it shall be the duty of the person, firm, or corporation making the
installation to notify the Electrical Inspector having jurisdiction, who shall inspect the
work within a reasonable time.
15.11.060 Section 80.19(F)(3) amended-Inspections and approvals.
Section 80.19(F)(3) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code 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
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installing the equipment shall give the Electrical Inspector due notice in advance, and
inspections shall be made periodically during the progress of the work.
15.11.070 Section 80.19(F)(4) deleted-Inspections and approvals.
Section 80.19(F)(4) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted.
15.11.080 Sections 80.23(B)(2) and (B)(3) deleted-Penalties.
Sections 80.23(B)(2) and (B)(3) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical
Code are deleted.
15.11.090 Section 80.25(A) amended-Authorization.
Section 80.25(A) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is amended
to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in 80.25, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or
corporation to make connection to a supply of electricity or to supply electricity to any
electric equipment installation for which a permit is required or that has been
disconnected or ordered to be disconnected.
15.11.100 Sections 80.25(C), (D) and (E) deleted-Connection to electric supply.
Sections 80.25(C), (D) and (E) of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code
are deleted.
15.11.110 Section 80.29 deleted-Liability for damages.
Section 80.29 of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted.
15.11.120 Section 80.31 deleted-Validity.
Section 80.31 of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted.
15.11.130 Section 80.33 deleted-Repeal of conflicting acts.
Section 80.33 of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted.
15.11.140 Section 80.35 deleted-Effective date.
Section 80.35 of Annex G of 2007 California Electrical Code is deleted.
15.11.150 Section 80.26 added-Meter re-sets.
Section 80.26 of Annex G of the 2007 California Electrical Code is added to read
as follows:
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Except for emergency and maintenance conditions, a permit and inspection shall
be required before such person, firm or corporation re-sets an electric meter.
SECTION 6.
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 2007 California Existing Building Code based on the 2006 International
Existing Code is adopted by reference and enacted as the existing building code of the
city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 7.
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 2007 California Historical Building is adopted by reference and enacted as
the historical building code of the city for the purpose stated therein.
SECTION 8.
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 tmV 0 7 2007 by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER CARse;'N, BEN~M, WEIR-, CO~ HA~N, SULtG..N, SC~ER
COUNCILMEMBER ~
COUNCILMEMBER ~
COUNCILMEMBER I AJ e..( J\..
PAMELAA.McCARTH~CMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio CI
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED:
NOV 0 7 2O'B7
By
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO, CITY ATTORNEY
ByM/~
, MICHAEL RICHARDS
Deputy City Attorney
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING DOCUMENTS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
) ss.
County of Kern )
PAMELA A. McCARTHY, 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 8th
day of NOVEMBER, 2007 she posted on the Bulletin Board
at City Hall, a full, true and correct copy of the following: Ordinance No. 4472 ,passed
by the Bakersfield City Council at a meeting held on the 7th day of October. 2007
and entitled:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE BAKERSFIELD
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE AND 2007
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE BY ADDING CHAPTERS
15.05,15.07,15.09,15.11, 15.13AND 15.15 THERETO.
PAMELA A. McCARTHY
City Clerk and Ex Officio of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
By:~rIi~
DEPUTY City Clerk
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11/6/2007
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ORDINANCE NO.~ 7 2 ~ -
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODES RELATING TO
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION CODE AND
ADOPTING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE,
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE AND 2007 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL
BUILDING CODE BY ADDING NEW CHAPTERS 15.05,
15.07,15.09,15.11,15.13 AND 15.15 THERETO.
POSTED ON
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City of
Bakersfield
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WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of
Bakersfield shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same 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 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 Department staff determined that the local amendments
to the Codes are necessary due to unique conditions 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
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Bakersfield are susceptible to high
occurrence of Valley fever du to dust conditions in the local area; and
WHEREAS, the Building Department have 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, 2007 Edition and the
California Mechanical Code, 2007 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2007 Edition,
and the California Electrical Code 2007 Edition are reasonably necessary due to local
conditions in the City of Bakersfield indicated above; and therefore
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