HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 2010-1287ORDINANCE NO. 2010-1287
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS
15.02, 15.20, 15.24, 15.38, 15.40, AND 15.56 AND ADDING
CHAPTERS 15.06, 15.32, 15.42 AND 15.48 TO LAKE
ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING THE 2010
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 15.02.010 of Chapter 15.02, Title 15, of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in it's entirely as follows:
15.02.010 California Building Standards Code.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use,
height, and area of buildings and structures, the 2010 Edition of the California Building
Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) are hereby adopted subject to
the modifications as set forth in Title 15 of the LEMC. The provisions of the California
Building Standards Code as amended pursuant to Title 15 of the LEMC and the chapters
set forth therein shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of Lake Elsinore.
SECTION 2. Section 15.04.010 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15, of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.04.0100 Building Code -Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Building Code, 2010 Edition
based on the 2009 International Building Code 2009 as published by the International
Code Council shall be and become the Building Code of the City, regulating the
erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion, occupancy, use, height, area maintenance of all structures and certain
equipment therein. The California Building Code is on file for public examination in the
office of the Building Official.
SECTION 3. Section 15.04.020 of Chapter 15.04, Title 15, of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.04.020 Local Amendments.
The 2010 Edition of the California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 109.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following wording as the second
and third sentences in the paragraph:
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The fees for Plan Check and Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Said plan check fee shall be 75 percent of the building permit fee as set pursuant
to Chapter 3.40 LEMC.
Section 113.3 Appeals, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties; is hereby amended as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply
with any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the
Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued, or permitted by any such
person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Section 403 is hereby amended as follows:
High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the
lowest level of Fire Department vehicle access and group 1-2 occupancies having
occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire
Department access.
Section 403.1, the first paragraph, is hereby amended as follows:
New high-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access and new Group 1-2
occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access shall comply with Sections 403.2 through
403.6.
Section 403.1.1, definition No. 2 is hereby amended as follows:
High-rise structure" means every building of any type of construction or
occupancy having floor used for human occupancy located above 55 feet above
the lowest floor level having building access (see Section 403.1.2), except
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buildings used as hospitals as defined by the Health and Safety Code Section
1250.
Section 403.4.7.2 is hereby amended as follows:
The following are classified as standby power loads:
1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.4.5;
and
2. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections
1007.4, 3003, 3007, and 3008.
Section 403.4.8.1 is hereby amended as follows:
The following are classified as emergency power loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10;
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire detection systems;
5. Fire alarm systems;
6. Electrically powered fire pumps; and
7. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof
enclosures.
Section 910.3.2.2 is hereby amended as follows:
Where installed in buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinkler
system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically by
actuation of a heat-responsive device rated at least 1001 F above the operating
temperature of the sprinkler, unless otherwise approved.
Section 1505.1 is amended by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new
Table 1505.1 thereto, to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
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For Sl: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 mz.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Section 1505.1.3 is amended as follows:
The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent
of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof
covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration,
repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-
retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
Section 1505.5 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section.
Section 1505.7 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section.
Appendix J is amended by the addition of a new section thereto, as follows:
Section J110.3 Temporary Erosion Control.
A. Separate plans for temporary drainage and erosion control measures to be used
during the rainy season shall be submitted prior to October 1. The control
devices shown on said plans shall be installed no later than October 15, and
maintained in operable condition until April 15. These plans shall provide the
following:
1. Temporary soil stabilization measures shall be installed on graded slopes
exceeding a three to one ratio and/or ten feet in height.
2. Desilting facility shall be provided at all drainage outlets from the graded
site, designed for the twenty-five year, six hour storm intensity. They must
be detailed on the plans. Design and specific recommendations shall be
submitted for the following:
• Desilting basin volume based on gradient and nature of soils
• The extent of all graded areas and identification of any temporary
soil stabilization measures
• Size of desilting basin outlet pipe and over flow
• Dike requirements. Minimum wall width, slope of walls, percent of
compaction, etc.
3. The following notes shall be placed on the plans:
• In case of emergency, call at
(responsible person) (24 hour number)
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• The undersigned civil engineer will supervise erosion control and
certify that work is in accordance with the approved plans.
(signature, reg. expiration date)
(name - printed) (dated)
4. Indicate on the plan, which streets will be paved and which drainage
devices will be completed by October 15.
5. Placement of devices to reduce erosion damage within the tract is left to
the discretion of the Engineer. These devices, if any, must be shown on
the plan because their presence will affect the required capacity of the
desilting basin.
6. Outlet conditions from the desilting basin shall not exceed downstream
limitations, with the exception of overflow, which is to be designed to
provide capacity of 1.5 times the maximum design flow.
B. Temporary Erosion Control Measures
1. The permittee shall keep a standby crew for emergency work, available at
all times during the rainy season. Necessary materials shall be available
onsite and stockpiled at convenient locations to facilitate rapid
construction of temporary devices or to repair any damaged erosion
control measures when rain is imminent.
2. Devices shall not be moved or modified without the approval of the
Building Official or, in an emergency by the person responsible for grading
operations.
3. All removable protective devices shown shall be in place at the end of
each working day when the five-day rain probability forecast exceeds forty
percent. Forecasts shall be received from broadcasts provided by the
United States Weather Service.
4. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from check berms
and desilting basins and the basins pumped dry. Any graded slope
surface protection measures damaged during a rainstorm shall also be
immediately repaired. Failure to provide effective maintenance may result
in penalties as provide per Section 205.
5. Fill slopes at the tract perimeter must drain away from the top of the slope
at the conclusion of each working day.
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6. At least one guard shall be posted on the site whenever the depth of
water in any device exceeds eighteen inches. Additional guards may be
required as deemed necessary by the Building Official.
7. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from public drains
and pipes, and from drains and pipes of adjacent properties.
C. Subsequent Rainy Seasons
1. For projects extending into subsequent rainy seasons, for temporary
drainage and erosion control plans shall be submitted. These plans shall
comply with all requirements in Section J110.3 (A) and (B).
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.06, Title 15, of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby added as follows:
CHAPTER 15.06
RESIDENTIAL CODE
15.06.010 Residential Code Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Residential Code, 2010 Edition
based on the 2009 International Building Code as published by the International Code
Confererence, shall be and become the Residential Code of the City, regulating and
controlling the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair,
equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of
every detached one-and-two-family dwelling, townhouse not more than three stories
above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress, and structures accessory
thereto throughout the State of California. The California Residential Code is on file for
public examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.06.020 Amendments.
The 2010 edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section R108.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following wording as the second
and third sentences in the paragraph as follows:
The fees for Plan Check and Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of
the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Said plan check fee shall be 75 percent of the building permit fee as set pursuant
to Chapter 3.40 LEMC.
Section R112.3 Appeals, is hereby amended as follows:
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The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
Section R113.4 Violation Penalties, is hereby amended as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply
with any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the
Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued, or permitted by any such
person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Table R301.2(1) is amended as follows:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
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a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the
structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index
(i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability
Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C
62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction
shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on
whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map
[Figure R301.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance
with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 97112-percent values
for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D
temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by
the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from
Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the
National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of
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flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates
of all currently effective FIRMS and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having
jurisdiction, as amended.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and
R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the
jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-
days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center
data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrni.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National
Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htm1.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural
damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of
the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
Section R403.1.3 is modified by deleting the exception for masonry stem walls:
In Seismic Design Categories Do, Di and D2 masonry stem walls without solid
grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Section R405.1 is amended as follows:
.....at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation and
covered with not less than 6 inches of the same material.
Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set
forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be
installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by
this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E
108.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry
and exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets,
metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on
noncombustible decks.
Section R902.1.3 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as
follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every
existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced
within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and
any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of
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every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least
Class B.
Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B
treated wood roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood
shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC
Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure
process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC
Standard 15-2 for use on Class A or B roofs.
SECTION 5. Section 15.20.010 of Chapter 15.20, Title 15, of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.20.010 Mechanical Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2009 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Mechanical
Code of the City, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality
of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating,
cooling, and refrigeration systems; incinerators; and other miscellaneous heat-
producing appliances within this jurisdiction. The California Mechanical Code is on file
for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 6. Section 15.20.020 of Chapter 15.20, Title 15, of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
Section 15.20.020 Amendments.
The 2010 edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 110.1 General, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
Section 115.1 General, is hereby amended as follows:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
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Section 115.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 7. Section 15.24.010 of Chapter 15.24, Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirely as follows:
15.24.010 Plumbing Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Plumbing
Code of the City, regulating the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation,
replacement, addition, to, use, or maintenance of plumbing systems within this
jurisdiction. The California Plumbing Code will be on file for public examination in the
office of the Building Official.
SECTION 8. Section 15.24.020 of Chapter 15.24, Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirely as follows:
15.24.020 Amendments.
The 2010 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1.11.2.5 Appeals, is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the
following paragraph:
"The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board".
Section 102.3.2, Penalties, is hereby amended by revising the following text to read as
follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply
with any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the
Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued, or permitted by any such
person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Section 103.4.1, Fees, is hereby amended to read as follows:
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The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
SECTION 9. Chapter 15.32 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
is hereby added as follows:
CHAPTER 15.32
ENERGY CODE
15.32.010 Energy Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Energy Code 2010 Edition as
published by the International Code Council, shall be and become the Energy Code of
the City, regulating all buildings in the City with respect to State energy requirements.
The California Energy Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the
Building Official.
SECTION 10. Section 15.38.010 of Chapter 15.38, Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.38.010 Electrical Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2010 Edition,
based on the 2008 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire
Protection Association, shall be and become the Electrical Code of the City, regulating
all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical
wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the City.
The California Electrical Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the
Building Official.
SECTION 11. Section 15.38.010 of Chapter 15.38, Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.38.020 Amendments.
The 2010 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 89.108.4.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following wording as the
second sentence in the paragraph:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
Section 89.108.8.2 Definitions, the definition of Housing Appeals Board and Local
Appeals Board shall be amended it its entirety. The following language shall be used
for the purposes of defining these terms as hereby amended by the following
paragraph:
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The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board".
Article 310.2(b) is hereby amended, by the addition of a second paragraph to read as
follows:
Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. six (6) and smaller in all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for
feeder lines only on an individual basis were adequate safety measures can be
ensured.
Article 310 is amended, by addition of a new Article 310.6, to read as follows:
310.16 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring.
Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall
require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the
Building Official for proper torquing of connections at their termination point.
SECTION 12. Section 15.40.010 of Chapter 15.40, Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.40.010 Existing Building Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the 2010 California Existing Building Code
Appendix A-1 based on the 2009 International Existing Building Code as published by
the International Code Council, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City, for
regulating existing buildings in the City. The California Existing Building Code will be on
file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 13. Chapter 15.42 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code is hereby added as follows:
CHAPTER 15.42
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.42.010 Green Building Standards Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Green Building Standards Code
as published by the California Building Standards Commission, shall become the Green
Building Standards Code of the City, for planning, design, operation, construction, use
and occupancy of every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise in this
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code, throughout the City of Lake Elsinore. The California Green Building Standards
Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
Section 15.42.020 Amendments.
The 2010 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction, is amended by adding exceptions #3 and #4 to
read as follows:
Comply with lighting power requirements in the California Energy Code, CCR,
Part 6, and design interior and exterior lighting such that zero direct-beam
illumination leaves the building site. Meet or exceed exterior light levels and
uniformity ratios for lighting zones 1-4 as defined in Chapter 10 of the California
Administrative Code, CCR, Part 1, using the following strategies.
1. Shield all luminaries or provide cutoff luminaries per Section 132 (b) of the
California Energy Code.
2. Contain interior lighting within each source.
3. Allow no more than .01 horizontal lumen foot-candles to escape 15 feet
beyond the site boundary.
4. Automatically control exterior lighting dusk to dawn to turn off or lower light
Levels during incentive periods.
Exceptions:
i. Part 2, Chapter 12, Section 1205.6 for campus lighting requirements for
parking facilities and walkways.
ii. Emergency lighting and lighting required for night time security.
iii. Existing facilities which include athletic playing areas, theatrical facilities,
theme parks, theme park resorts and similar facilities which have Zoning
designations as such, and which have lighting level criteria established by
Ordinance.
iv. New athletic playing areas, theatrical facilities, theme parks, theme park
resorts and similar facilities which have Zoning designations as such and
which have lighting level criteria adopted by ordinance may be designated
as LZ4 in Table 10-114-A in the California Administrative Regulations.
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SECTION 14. Chapter 15.48 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal
Code is hereby added as follows:
CHAPTER 15.48
HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
15.48.010 Historical Building Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Historical Building Code, 2010
Edition, shall be and become the Historical Building Code of the City, regulating
historical buildings The California Historical Building Code is on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.06.020 Amendments.
The 2010 edition of the California Historical Building Code is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 8-104 Appeals, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
SECTION 15. Section 15.56.010 of Chapter 15.56 of Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.56.010 Fire Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Fire Code, based on the 2009
International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council, shall become
the Fire Code of the City, for regulating new structures, alterations, additions, changes
in use or changes in structures required by this code, which are within the scope of the
California Building Code and located within the City. The California Fire Code will be on
file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
SECTION 16. Section 15.56.020 of Chapter 15.56, Title 15 of the City of Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as follows:
15.56.020 Amendments.
The 2010 Edition of the California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 108.1 Board of Appeals Established, is hereby amended in its entirety as
follows:
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The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes
shall mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of
Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes.
Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for
the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
Section 113.2 Schedule of Permit Fees, is hereby amended to include the following
wording as the second sentence in the paragraph:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code.
Section 109.3, Violation Penalties, is hereby amended by revising the following text to
read as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply
with any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the
Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of
the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed, continued, or permitted by any such
person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Section 903.2 is hereby amended by revising the following text to read as follows:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided
in the following locations:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.12, an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall
also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area, as
defined in Section 502.1, exceeds 5,000 square feet (465 m2), or more
than two stories in height, regardless of fire areas or allowable area.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies. Group R-3 occupancies shall
comply with Section 903.2.8.
2. Existing buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an
addition occurs and when one of the following conditions exists:
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a. When the addition is 33% or more of the existing building area and the
resulting building area, as defined in Section 502.1, exceeds 5000 square
feet (465 m2); or
b. When the addition exceeds 2000 (185.81 m2)square feet and the resulting
building area, as defined in Section 502.1, exceeds 5000 square feet
(465 m or k
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Section 903.2.8 is hereby amended by revising the following text to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall
be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
1. New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout all new buildings.
2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as
defined in Section 502.1, and greater than 1000 square feet
(92.903 m2) within a two year period; of
b. An addition when the existing building is already provided with
automatic sprinklers; or
c. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially
renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the
Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a
sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.
SECTION 17. The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore hereby expressly finds
that amendments to the Building Regulations of the City of Lake Elsinore adopted by this
ordinance are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare, due to
local climatic, geologic or topographical condition(s), each of which is specifically
addressed in the attached Resolution of Findings.
SECTION 18. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance
or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such
invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and are hereby declared
to be severable.
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SECTION 19. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of
its final passage or such later date as may be designated by the City Council. The City
Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be
published and posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, on this 14th day of December, 2010.
MELISSA MELENDEZ, MAYO
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
A
CAROL COVE
CITY CLERK
CITY X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Carol Cowley, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2010-1287 was introduced at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore on the 23`d day of November 2010, and was
finally passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore held
on the 14th day of December, 2010 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HICKMAN, MAGEE, TISDALE, MAYOR
PRO TEM BHUTTA, AND MAYOR MELENDEZ
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
CAROL COWLEY
CITY CLERK