HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 3 (1992)ORDINANCE NO. 3 (1992)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DIAMOND BAR REPEALING TITLE 26 (BUILDING
CODE), TITLE 27 (ELECTRICAL CODE), TITLE 28
(PLUMBING CODE) AND TITLE 29 (MECHANICAL CODE)
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS HERETOFORE
ADOPTED, ADDING A NEW TITLE IS TO THE DIAMOND
BAR CITY CODE AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE
"UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE", 1991 EDITION,
THE "UNIFORM BUILDING CODE", 1991 EDITION,
INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES THERETO AND THE
"UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS•', 1991
EDITION, THE "UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 1991
EDITION, THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE", 1991
EDITION, THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE", 1990
EDITION, "THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODS", 1991
EDITION AND THE "THE UNIFORM SHIMMING POOL,
SPA AND HOT TUB CODE", 1991 EDITION TOGETHER
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS
AND EXCEPTIONS, INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES.
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(i) Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 (§§ 50020, et seq.)
of the California Government Code authorizes the adoption, by reference, of the uniform
codes.
(ii) At least one copy of each of the codes and standards identified in this
Ordinance and certified as full, true and correct copies thereof by the City Clerk of the
City of the City of Diamond Bar have been filed in the office of the City Clerk of the
City of Diamond Bar in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code
§ 50022.6.
(iii) A duly noticed public hearing, as required by California Government Code
§ 50022.3, has been conducted and was concluded prior to the adoption of this
Ordinance.
(iv) All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar does hereby
find, determine and ordain as follows:
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Section 1:
In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A, of the Ordinance.
Section 2•
Titles 26, 27, 28, and 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, as heretofore adopted,
hereby are repealed; provided, however, that said repeal shall not apply to or excuse any
violation thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and provided
further that the uniform codes as adopted therein by reference and amended by Ordinance
No. 8(1990) of the City of Diamond Bar shall continue to be applicable to construction
wherein plans have been submitted for plan check as of the effective date of this
Ordinance so long as the initial permit therefor is issued not later than ninety (90) days
after the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section
A new Chapter 15.10 hereby is added to Title 15 of the Diamond Bar City Code
to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Chapter 15.10
"Administrative Code
"Sections:
15.10.010
Uniform Administrative Code - Adopted.
" 15.10.020
Section 202(a) - Amended.
-15.10.030
Section 202(c) - Amended.
"15.10.040
Section 202(1) - Deleted.
"15.10.050
Section 204 - Amended.
15.10.060
Section 301(a) - Amended.
15.10.070
Section 301(b)(1)(A) - Amended.
"15.10.080
Section 301(b)(1)(B) - Amended.
15.10.090
Section 301(b)(1)(E) - Amended.
15.10.100
Section 301(b)(1)(K) -Amended.
15.10.110
Section 302(a) - Amended.
"15.10.120
Section 303(d) - Amended.
15.10.130
Section 304(f) - Added.
15.10.140
Section 304(b) - Amended.
"15.10.150
Section 304(c) - Amended.
15.10.160
Section 304(d) - Amended.
15.10.170
Section 304(e) - Amended.
15.10.180
Section 304(1) - Amended.
"15.10.190
Tables Deleted - fees Established.
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-- "15.10.010 Uniform AdMiWdrative Code - Adopt
"The Uniform Administrative Code", 1991 Edition, hereby is adopted, in its
entirety, as the Administrative Code of the City of Diamond Bar pertaining to building
and construction regulations within the City, together with the amendments, additions,
deletions and exceptions set forth in this Chapter 15.10.
"15.10.020 Section 202(x) - Amended,
"Section 202(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 202.(a). General. The Building Official shall enforce the provisions of
the Chapter and shall have the responsibility for making interpretations of the Uniform
Codes, for deciding upon the approval of equipment and materials, and for granting the
special permission contemplated in a number of code sections hereof.
"15.10.030 Section 2020) - Amended,
"Section 202.(c). of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 202.(c). Right of Entry. The Building Official, or his duly authorized
representative, shall have the authority to enter any building or premises for the purpose
of investigation of the existence of suspected or reported damage or defects which
constitute an immediate danger to human life or an immediate hazard to public safety or
health. Except in emergency situations, the Building Official, or his authorized
representative, shall not enter any building or premises without the consent of the owner
or occupant thereof, unless he possesses a warrant authorizing entry and search of the
premises. No person shall hinder or prevent the Building Official, or his authorized
representative, while in the performance of the duties herein described as emergency
situations or while in possession of a warrant, from entering upon and into any and all
premises under his jurisdiction, at all reasonable hours, for the purpose of inspecting the
same to determine whether or not the provisions of the Chapter and all other applicable
laws or ordinances pertaining to the protection of persons or property are observed
therein.
"15.10.040 Section 202(i)-- Deleted
"Section 202(i) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is deleted, in its
entirety.
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"15.10.050 Section 204 - Amended.
"Section 204 of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read, in
words and figures, as follows:
"Section 204.(a). Appeals. A decision of the Building Official regarding the
interpretation or implementation of any provision of this Chapter or the Code adopted
hereby shall be final and shall become effective forthwith upon the service of the decision
by the Building Official, in writing, upon the permittee. For the purposes of this section,
service upon the permittee shall mean either personal delivery or placement in the United
States Mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the permittee at his last known business
address; provided, however, that the permittee may, within ten (10) days after the
effective date of the decision of the Building Official, file an appeal with the City Clerk,
in writing, specifying the reason or reasons for the appeal and requesting that the Board
of Appeals review the decision of the Building Official.
"Section 204.(b). The City Council shall act as the Board of Appeals in making
a final determination of any appeal filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 204 �.
of this Code. The City Clerk shall schedule a hearing on the appeal at reasonable times
at the convenience of the Board of Appeals, but not later that thirty (30) days after
receipt of the written appeal. The permittee may appear in person before the Board or
be represented by an attorney and may introduce evidence to support his claim. The
Building Official shall transmit to the Board all records, papers, documents, and other
materials in support of his decision and shall provide a copy thereof to the permittee
appealing the decision- of the Building Official. The permittee appealing the decision of
the Building Official shall cause, at his own expense any tests or research required by
the Board to substantiate his claim to be performed or otherwise carried out. The Board
may continue such appeal hearing from time to time as deemed necessary by the Board.
The Board may, by resolution, affirm, reverse or modify in whole or in part, any
appealed decision, determination, or interpretation of the Building Official. A copy of
the resolution adopted by the Board shall be mailed to the permittee and the Board's
decision shall be final upon the mailing, by United States Mail, postage prepaid, to the
permittee's last known address of record.
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"15.10.060 Section 301(a) - Amended.
"Section 301(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 301.(a). Permits Required. Except as specified in subsection (b) of this
section, no building or structure regulated by this Code shall be erected, constructed,
enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless
a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the Building
Official. All signs affixed to any building or structure and not otherwise requiring a
permit hereunder shall require a building permit.
"15.10.070 Section 301(b) (1) (A) - Amended
"Section 301(b)(1)(A) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to
read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 301.(b)(1)(A). Detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses, and similar uses provided that:
a. The building is accessory to a dwelling unit.
b. The building neither exceeds 120 square feet in roof area nor exceeds 6 feet
in overall height.
c. The building has no plumbing or electrical installations or fixtures.
d. The building is separated from any similar accessory structures by a minimum
distance of 6 feet.
"15.10.080 Section 301(b)(1)(B) - Amender
"Section 301(b)(1)(B) of the Uniform Administrative code hereby is amended to
read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 301.(b)(1)(B). Fences not over 6 feet high.
EXCEPTION 1: Walls or fences more than 42" above finish grade, within the
required front yard setback area.
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"15.10.90 Section 301(b)(1)(E) - Amended.
"Section 301(b)(1)(E) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to
read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 301.(b)(1)(E). Retaining walls which are not over 3 feet in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding flammable liquids.
"15.10.100 Section 301(b) (1) (K) - Amended.
"Section 301(b)(1)(K) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to
read in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 301.(b)(1)(K). Prefabricated swimming pools, spas, or hot tubs
accessory to Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are embedded no
more than 12 inches below the adjacent grade and if the capacity thereof does not exceed
5,000 gallons.
15.10.110 Section 302(a) - Amended.
Section 302(a) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 302.(a). Application. Application for a permit to perform the work
shall be made in writing to the Building Official and shall fully describe said work.
Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams, and other data, including specifications and
schedules, may be required to determine whether the installation as described will be in
conformance with the requirements of this Title. If it is found that the installation as
described will conform with all legal requirements, and if the applicant has complied with
the provisions of this Title, a permit for such installation shall be issued. No deviation
may be made from the installation described in the permit and plan without the prior
written approval of the Building Official.
"15.10.120 Section 303(d) - Amended
"Section 303(d) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended by the
addition of -the following exception to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"EXCEPTION: Demolition permits shall expire by limitation and shall become
null and void if the work authorized by such permits is not substantially commenced
within 45 days of the date such permit was issued or as otherwise specified by the
Building Official.
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"15.10.130 Section 303(n - Added
"Section 303 of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended by the
addition of a new subsection (f) to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 303. (f). Qualifications of Permittee. No person shall be issued a permit
under this Chapter until evidence of a valid California Contractor's License and Workers
Compensation Insurance is presented to the Building Official.
"EXCEPTION: Owner -builder permit may be issued for specified occupancies
in accordance with California law.
"15.10.140 Section 304(b) - Amended
"Section 304(b) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in word and figures, as follows:
"Section 304.(b). Permit Fees. The fees required in this Chapter shall be paid
to the Building Official for all work for which a permit is required by this Title.
"The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this
Chapter shall be made by the Building Official whose determination shall be final. The
value is to be utilized in computing the permit and plan review fees established pursuant
to this Chapter shall be the total value of all work for which the permit is issued
including, by way of illustration and not by limitation, construction and finish work,
painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, elevators, fire -
extinguishing systems, and all other permanent equipment.
"15.10.150 Section 304(c) - Amended
"Section 304(c) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 304.(c). Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to
be submitted for review and approval by the Building Official pursuant to this Chapter,
a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submittal of such plan or other data. Said "
plan review and recheck fees shall be established, and may be amended from time to
time, by resolution of the City Council.
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R15.10.160 Section 304(d) - Amended.
"Section 304(d) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 304.(d). Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit
is issued within 180 days following the date of submitted application shall expire by
limitation, and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to
the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend
the time for action by the applicant for a period not exceeding 180 days upon request by
the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have
prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once.
In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and pay a new plan review fee.
15.10.170 Section 304(e) - Amended.
"Section 304(e) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"304.(e). Failure to obtain a permit and to pay fees therefor before commencing
work shall be deemed evidence of violation of the provisions of this Chapter. A penalty,
as established by resolution of the City Council, shall be assessed for work commenced
before a permit is issued. Whenever any work for which a permits'uired under the
provisions of this Chapter has been commenced without the authorizah such permit,
a special investigation may be required before a permit will be issued, for any such work.
In addition to any regular permit fee and/or any penalty fee, "the estigation fee
shall be collected as established by resolution of the City Council.
"15.10:180 Section 304(f) - Amended.
"Section 304(f) of the Uniform Administrative Code hereby is amended to read,
in words and figures, as follows:
"304.(f). Fee Refunds. The Building Official shall collect such fees as are
required to be paid by this Chapter and shall make no refund of fees paid except in
accordance the provisions of this section and in no event after one hundred eighty (180)
days have elapsed from the date of the issuance of the permit. All requests for refund
of fees paid shall be made in writing to the Building Official and shall be made in
accordance with the procedures and refund schedule established by resolution of the City
Council.
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"15.10.190 Tables Deleted - Fees Established
"Tables No. 3-A, 3-B, 3-C, 3-D, 3-E, 3-F, 3-G, and 3-H of the Uniform
Administrative Code hereby are deleted in their entirety. All fees required shall be
established by resolution of the City Council which may, from time to time, amend the
fees prescribed by such resolution."
Section 4•
A new Chapter 15.14 hereby is added to the Title 15 of the Diamond Bar City
Code to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Chapter 15.14
"Building Code
"Sections:
"15.14.010
Uniform Building Code - Adopted.
"15.14.020
Chapters 1,2 and 3 - Deleted.
"15.14.030
Section 29070) - Added.
"15.14.040
Section 3203 - Amended.
"15.14.050
Section 3240 - Amended.
"15.14.060
Table No. 32-A - Amended.
"15.14.070
Section 3802(b)5 - Amended.
"15.14.080
Division III of Chapter 12 (Appendix) - Deleted.
"15.14.090
Section 7001.5 (Appendix) - Added.
"15.14. 100
Section 7007 (Appendix) - Amended.
"15.14.110
Tables 70-A and 70-B (Appendix) - Deleted.
"15.14.010
"The Uniform Building Code", 1991 Edition, including all Appendices thereto and
the "Uniform Building Codes Standards", 1991 Edition, hereby are adopted in their
entirety as the Building Code of the City of Diamond Bar, together with the amendments,
additions, deletions, and exceptions set forth in this Chapter 15.14.
"15.14.020 Chapters 1.2 and 3 - Deleted.
"Characters 1,2 and 3 of the Uniform Building Code hereby are deleted, in their
entirety. All administrative, permitting and related requirements of said Chapters 1, 2,
and 3 of the Uniform Building Code shall be governed by Chapter 15.10 of this Title.
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"15.14.030 Section 2907(j) - Added.
"Section 29070) of the Uniform Building Code is hereby added to read, in words
and figures, as follows:
"Section 2907.0). Foundations on Expansive Soil. Foundation systems on
expansive soil shall be constructed in a manner that will minimize damage to the
structure from movement of the soil. Slab -on -grad and mat -type footings for buildings
located on expansive soils may be designed in accordance with the provisions of U.B.C.
Standard No. 29-4 or such other engineering design based upon geotechnical
recommendation as approved by the building official. For residential -type buildings,
where such an approved method of construction is not provided, foundations and floor
slabs shall comply with the following requirements:
"1. Depth of foundations below the natural and finish grades shall be not less that
24 inches for exterior and 18 inches for interior foundations.
"2. Exterior walls and interior bearing walls shall be supported on continuous
foundation.
"3. Foundations shall be reinforced with at least two continuous one -half-inch
diameter deformed reinforcing bars. One bar shall be placed within four inches of the
bottom of the foundation and one within four inches of the top of the foundation.
"4. Concrete floor slabs on grade shall be cast on a four -inch fill of coarse
aggregate or on a moisture barrier membrane. The slabs shall be at least three and one-
half inches thick and shall be reinforced with welded wire mesh or deformed reinforcing
bars. Welded wire mesh shall have a cross-sectional area of not less than five -
hundredths square inch per foot each way. Reinforcing bars shall have a diameter of not
less that three -eights inch and be spaced at intervals not exceeding 24 inches each way.
"5. The soil below an interior concrete slab shall be saturated with moisture to
a depth of 18 inches prior to casting the concrete.
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"15.14.040 Section 3203 - Amended.
"Section 3203 of the Uniform Building Code as heretofore adopted, hereby is
amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Roof Covering Requirements.
"Section 3203. The roof covering on any structure regulated by this code shall be
specified in Table No. 32-A and as classified in Section 3204.
"The roof -covering assembly includes the roofdeck, underlayment, interlayment,
insulation and covering which is assigned a roof -covering classification.
"Roof Coverings Within Firoi Zones.
"Unless governed by more stringent requirements of this law, roofs on all
buildings within all areas designated as Fire Zone 4 by the Los Angeles County Fire
Protection District, and approved by the City Council, shall have at least a Class A roof
covering.
"1. Section 3203 is applicable to new buildings and to existing buildings when
twenty-five percent (25 %) or more of the roof area is reroofed within a one-year period
after issuance of a building permit. When there is no building permit issued, Section
3203 is applicable to buildings constructed after the effective date of this section and to
buildings where twenty-five percent (25 %) or more of the roof area is reroofed within
a one-year period after commencing construction.
"2. Section 3203 is not applicable to existing buildings under the operation of a
license or which owners have made applicable for licensure issued by the California
Department of Social Services or the California Department of Health Service.
"EXCEPTION: Existing buildings that have twenty-five percent (25 %) or more
of the roof area reroofed within a one-year period after the issuance of the building
permit or after commencing construction, are required to be fire retardant by other
provisions of this code.
"3. The installer of the roof covering shall provide certification of the roof
covering classification to the building owner and, when requested, to the inspection
authority having jurisdiction."
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"15.14.050 Section 3204 - Amended.
"Section 3204 of the Uniform Building Code, hereby is amended by the deletion
of subparagraph (e) thereof and the addition of a new subparagraph (e) to read, in words
and figures, as follows:
"(e) EXCEPTION: Except as required within Section 3203 of the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted by the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar, and
notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, any existing roof covering not in
conformity with this Section may be repaired by the use of similar non -conforming roof
covering materials where the repair thereof does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%)
of the existing gross roof area; provided, however, that the twenty-five percent (25 %)
exception provided hereunder may be utilized only once in any twelve (12) month period
time."
"15.14.060 Table No. 32-A - Amended.
"Table No. 32-A - Minimum Roof Classes of the Uniform Building Code, as
heretofore adopted by this Council, hereby is amended by deleting therefrom any and all
references to "NR - Nonrated roof coverings" and substituting therefor "C - Class C
roofing."
"15.14.070 Section 3802(b)(5) - Added,
"Section 3802(b) of the Uniform Building Code hereby is amended by the addition
of a new subsection (5) to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 3802.(b)(5). In buildings over three stories in height; provided,
however, the respective increase in area and in height specified in Sections 506 and 507,
and the substitution for one-hour fire -resistive construction specified in Section 508 shall
be permitted. For the purposes of this subsection the Building Official may consider a
basement as a story where the basement would have originally been considered a story
except for fill being placed against the building. In making this determination the
Building Official shall consult with the fire department.
"15.14.080 Division III of Chapter 12 (Appendix) - Deleted.
"Division III of Chapter 12 of the Appendix to the Uniform Building Code hereby
is deleted in its entirety.
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"15.14.090 Section 7001.5 (Appendix) - Added.
"A new section 7001.5 hereby is added to Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building
Code Appendix to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 7001.5 Building Official defined. Whenever in this Chapter 70 the term
"Building Official" is used, said term shall mean, and the powers and duties to be
exercised by the Building Official shall be vested in, the City Engineer of the City of
Diamond Bar.
"15.14.100 Section 7007 (Aouendix) - Amended.
"Section 7007 of Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code Appendix hereby is
amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Section 7007. Grading Fees. Whenever any permit fees, plan review fees,
inspection fees or other fees are required to be paid the same shall be paid in accordance
with the procedures and in such amounts as established, and may be amended from time
to time, by resolution of the City Council.
"15.14.110 Tables 70-A and 70-B (AV=dix) - Deleted.
"Tables No. 70-A and 70-B hereby are deleted from Chapter 70 of the Uniform
Building Code Appendix in their entirety. "
A new Chapter 15.18 hereby is added to Title 15 of the Diamond Bar City Code
to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Chapter 15.18
"Mechanical Code
"Sections:
"15.18.010 Uniform Mechanical Code- Adopted.
"15.18.020 Chapters 1,2 and 3 - Deleted.
"15.18.010 Mechanical Code - Adopted.
"The "Uniform Mechanical Code", 1991 Edition, hereby is adopted in its entirety
as the Mechanical Code of the City of Diamond Bar, together with the amendments,
additions, deletions and exceptions set forth in this Chapter 15.18.
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"15.18.020 Chapters 1.2. and 3 - Deleted.
"Chapters 1,2 and 3 of the Uniform Mechanical Code hereby are deleted, in their
entirety. All administrative, permitting and related requirements of said Chapters 1,2
and 3 of the Uniform Mechanical Code shall be governed by Chapter 15.10 of this
Title".
A new Chapter 15.22 hereby is added to Title 15 of the Diamond Bar City Code
to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"Chapter 15.22
"Plumbing Code
"Sections:
"15.22.010
Uniform Plumbing Code - Adopted.
"15.22.020
Section 10,20 and 30 - Deleted.
"15.22.030
Section 323 - Added.
"15.22.040
Section 119 (f) - Added.
"15.22.010 Uniform Plumbing Code - Adopted.
"The Uniform Plumbing Code", 1991 Edition, hereby is adopted in its entirety
as the Plumbing Code of the City of Diamond Bar, together with the amendments,
additions, deletions and exceptions set forth in this Chapter 15.22.
"15.22.020 Sections 10.20 and 30 - Deleted.
"Sections 10, 20, and 30 of the Uniform Plumbing Code hereby are deleted, in
their entirety. All administrative, permitting and related requirements of said Sections
10,20 and 30 of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall be governed by Chapter 15.10 of this
Title.
"15.22.030 Section 323 - Added.
"Section 323 of the Uniform Plumbing .Code hereby is added to read, in words,
and figures, as follows:
"Section 323 All new structures shall be equipped with an additional main for
future use of reclaimed water for landscape irrigation systems".
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"15.22.040 Section 1119(1)- Added.
"A new subsection (f) hereby is added to Section 1119 of the Uniform Plumbing
Code to read, in words and figures, as follows:
"(f) No such excavation shall be left unattended at any time unless the permittee
shall have first provided a suitable and adequate barricade to assure public safety".
A new Chapter 15.26 hereby is added to the Diamond Bar City Code to read, in
words and figures, as follows:
"Chapter 15.26
"Electrical Code
"Sections:
"15.26.010
National Electrical Code - Adopted.
"15.26.020
Sections 90-1 through 90-19 - Deleted.
"15.26.030
Section 110-14 - Amended.
"15.26.040
Section 336-3 - Amended.
"15.26.050
Section 336-4 - Amended.
"15.26.060
Table No.300.5 - Amended.
"15.26.1010 National Electrical Code - Adopted.
"The "National Electrical Code", 1990 Edition, hereby is adopted in its entirety
as the Electrical Code of the City of Diamond Bar, together with the amendments,
additions, deletions and exceptions set forth in this Chapter 15.26.
"15.26.020 Sections 90-1 through 90-19 - Deleted.
"Sections 90-1 through 90-19, inclusive, of Article 90 of the National Electrical
Code hereby are deleted, in their entirety. All administrative, permitting and related
requirements of said Sections 90-1 through 90-19, inclusive, of the National Electrical
Code shall be governed by Chapter 15.10 of this Title.
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"15.26.030 Section 110-14 - Amended.
"Section 110-14 of the National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, allowing the use
of aluminum conductors shall be amended to read that no aluminum conductor smaller
than No. 4AWG shall be used. Whenever any aluminum is utilized as herein permitted,
the applicant shall be required to obtain, at applicant's expense, a separate Certificate of
Inspection from a special inspector authorized by law to provide such inspections; no
certificate of inspection shall be issued until after the on-site inspection.
"15.26.040 Section 336-3 - Amended.
"Section 336.3 of the National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, is hereby amended
to read, in words and figures as follows:
"Section 336-3(a) Type NM. Type NM Cable shall be permitted for concealed
work in normally dry location. It shall be permissible to install or fish type NM cable
in air voids in masonry block or tile walls where such walls are not exposed or subject
to excessive moisture or dampness.
"Section 336-3(b) Type MNC. Type NMC cable shall be permitted: (1) for
concealed work in dry, moist, damp, or corrosive locations; (2) in outside and inside
walls of masonry block or tile; (3) in a shallow chase in masonry, fooncrete, or adobe
protected against nails or screws by a steel plate at lease l/ 16 inch (f . mm) thick and
covered with plaster, adobe, or similar finish.
"15.26.050 Section 336-4(a) - Amended.
"Section 336-4(a) of the National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition, is hereby
amended to read, in words and figures as follows:
"Section 336-4(a) Type NM or NMC. Types NM and NMC cables shall not be
used: (1) in any dwelling or structure exceeding three floors above grade; (2) as service -
entrance cable; (3) in commercial and industrial buildings. For the purpose of this
article, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty percent or more of
the exterior wall surface area level with or above finished grade. One additional level
that is the first level and not designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle
parking, storage, or similar use shall be permitted.
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"15.26.060 Section Table No. 300.5 = Amended.
"Table No. 300-5 of said National Electrical Code, 1990 Edition is hereby
amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
A new Chapter 15.30 hereby is added to the Diamond Bar City Code to read, in
words and figures, as follows:
"Chapter 15.30
"Housing Code
"Sections:
"15.30.010 Uniform Housing Code - Adopted.
15.30.020 Chapters 2,1 and 3 - Deleted.
"15.30.010 Uniform Housing Code - Adaftd.
"The "Uniform Housing Code", 1991 Edition, hereby is adopted in its entirety
as the Housing Code of the City of Diamond Bar, together with the amendments,
additions, deletions and exceptions set forth in this Chapter 15.30.
"15.30.020 Chanters 1,2 and 3 - Deleted.
"Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the Uniform Housing Code hereby are deleted, in their
entirety. All administrative, permitting and related requirements of said Chapters 1, 2
and 3 of the Uniform Housing Code shall be governed by Chapter 15.10 of the Code."
Chapter 15.34
Uniform Swimming Pool
Spa and Hot Tub Code
"Sections:
15.34.010 Uniform Swimming Pool Spa and Hot Tub Code - Adopted.
15.34.020 Part 1 - Deleted.
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15.34.010 Uniform Swimming Pool. Spa and Hot Tub Code - Adopted.
"The "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1991 Edition, hereby
is adopted in its entirety as the Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code of the City of
Diamond Bar, together with the amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions set forth
in this Chapter 15.34.
15.34.020 Part 1 - Deleted.
Part 1 of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code hereby is deleted,
in its entirety. All administrative, permitting and related requirements of said part 1 of
the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code shall be governed by Chapter 15.10
of this Title.
Section 0. Penalties for Violation Qf Ordinance. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate any provision, or to fail to comply with any
of the requirements, of the Ordinance. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate
any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of the Ordinance or the Codes
adopted hereby. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this
Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of their requirements shall
be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not
exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months
or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such person, firm, partnership, or corporation
shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during
which any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is
committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or corporation, and shall
be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this Ordinance.
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Section 11• CivH Remedies Available. A violation of any of the provisions of
the Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the
City through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction
or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisance.
Section 1L Severability The City Council hereby declares that, should any
provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Codes hereby adopted
be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court or competent jurisdiction,
or by reason of any pre-emptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs,
sentences, and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force
and effect.
Section 11 The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall
certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in three
public places within ttie City of Diamond Bar pursuant to Resolution 89-6B.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this istday of Sept, • 1992.
Mayor
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I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Diamond Bar held on the 41h day of Aug., 1992, and was finally passed at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 1 st day of sept • ,
1992, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Werner, Forbing, Miller
Mayor Pro Tem Papen, Mayor Kim
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ATTEST
City Clerk
City of Diamond FW
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Table 304 5. Idinbaum Cover Requirements, 0 to 600 Volts, Nominal, Burial In Inches
(Cover is defined as the shortest distance measured between a point on the top surface of any direct
buried cooduster, cable, conduit or other raceway and the top surface of finished grade, concrete, or similar cover.)
Type of WIrleg Metbod or Circuit
Residential Branch
Circuits fa control
6 Is
Rigid Nonmetallic
Circuits Rated
of Irrigation and
Conduit
120 Volts or Was
Landscape UghUm6
Thick Concrete or
Approved for
with OFC1
United to Not More
Rigld Metal
Direct Burial
Protection
than 20 Vohs and
t Conduit or
Without Concreteand
Maxhneas
Installed with Type
Direct Burial intermediate
Encassment or
Overcurrent
OF or In Other
Wkf" Cables or Mew
OUwr Approved
Protection of
Identified Cable
or Conductors Conduit
Raceways
20 Amperes
or Raceway
All Locations Net
Specified Below
24
6 Is
12
6
In Trench Below 2 -Inch
Thick Concrete or
Equivalent
Is
6 12
6
6
Under a Building
0
0' 0
0
0
-
(in
Raceway
(Ina
Raceway
Raceway
Under Streets. Highways.
Only)
Only)
Only)
Under Minimum o[ 4 -Inch
r
and Parking Lots 24 24 24
.24 24
Thick Concrete Exterior
`
Slab with no vehicular
One- and Two-Faaily
traffic and the slab
Is
4 4
6 (Direct
6 (Direct
extending not less than 6
m
Burial)
Burial)
inches beyond the
In or UedW
4 (Ia
4 (In
underground installation
Runways
Raceway)
Raceway)
TTrresp�asstllB
l i l a is
is 1a
z
W
V
O
•.J'—•e .•..•
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Table 300.5. (Continued)
Under Streets. Highways.
Reads. Allays, Driveways.
r
and Parking Lots 24 24 24
.24 24
`
One- and Two-Faaily
Dwellin IDA vewaystiad
--
Nag
m
f Other i►araaaadd�t 24 la 1a
12 is
In or UedW
„ -
Runways
'
TTrresp�asstllB
l i l a is
is 1a
z
W
In Solid
2 2 2
2 2
jti�Wl,
covered
Inches
(in
Raceway
[In
ceway Raa"e,
2
Extendiag Down to Rost Only)
Only) Only)
m
•
Nae 1. For Sl Units: use inch 23.4 miltimea n
Note Z Raceways aresed for burial only where concrete sassed shall require ooncreto Ira thea 2 1 thick
Nae 3. lasasr dspehMs be and conductors rue for terminations or ar when acnes is otherwise ragairo&
shall peradtted where cables
Note 4. Where one or the coadeit types listed in columns 1-3 is combined with one
of the arena typo is oohiam 4 and S. the shallower dept~ a
burial sbail be permitted.
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