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COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ PLANNING DEPARTMENT

701 Ocean Street, 4'h floor, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060 (831) 454-2580 Fax: (831) 454-2131 Tdd: (831) 454-2123

TOM BURNS, PLANNING DIRECTOR

October 22,2007 AGENDA DATE: November 6,2007

Board of Supervisors County of Santa Cruz 701 Ocean Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 12.10 OF THE COUNTY CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADOPTING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND LOCAL AMENDMENTS

Members of the Board:

In September of this year staff presented a report outlining the process and timeline for adopting the 2007 California Building Code and other California Building Standards Codes, along with process for adopting local amendments to the state codes. In order to allow enactment with the new codes consistent with the State-mandated local effective date of January 1, 2008, this report presents recommended amendments to Chapter 12.10 of the County Code to adopt the 2007 California Building Standards Codes, along with local amendments to the State codes.

Background

As discussed in the September report, periodically the State adopts a new State Building Standards Code, which sets minimum building standards for the State of California. The Building Standards are comprised of twelve codes, including Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Energy and Electrical Codes. Local jurisdictions are required to adopt the new codes, which automatically become effective throughout the state 180 days after they are published -- in this case, on January I , 2008. All building permits submitted after that date must meet the new code require men ts.

Although the adoption process for the 2007 Building Standards is similar to that of previous years, the adoption of an entirely new code (the 2006 International Code) as the model code for the California Building Code has resulted in some significant changes to the technical requirements in the Building Code. As a result, local government staffs throughout the state have struggled over the past several months to understand the new technical code requirements and how they will affect future building applications.

In addition to the code changes made by the State to address unique regional issues, the State also allows local governing bodies to amend the building standards in the new codes, as long as they are more restrictive than the state standards and are based on findings that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographic, or geological conditions. The local jurisdiction must formally adopt the local amendments with the required findings, which

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Adoption of the 2007 California Building Standards Board of Supervisors Agenda: November 6,2007 of 7

must then be filed with the State. Changes to administrative provisions of the code or provisions that are not building standards, however, do not require special findings.

Overview of Code Review and Adoption Process

Since our September report, staff has completed its review of the technical and administrative provisions in the 2007 Building Standards and analyzed the effects these changes are likely to have to homeowners and builders in the County. As has occurred with past code adoptions, some amendments are proposed to technical code requirements in order to address unique local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. These amendments are discussed later in this letter.

As was discussed in the September report, staff has provided information to the public on training opportunities regarding the new code requirements, including web announcements, as well as attending trainings provided for building professionals on the 2007 State Codes.

New Technical Requirements in the 2007 Building Standards

In the September report, staff presented an initial discussion of some of the significant technical changes in the 2007 State Codes. Working with the Tri-chapter of Building Officials, building officials from other local jurisdictions, and County Fire and local Fire Districts, staff has completed its review of the new codes and has identified those changes most likely to have the greatest impact on our County. These changes include:

New requirements for seismic safetv As discussed in the September report, the 2007 Building Code contains a number of new provisions designed to protect structures and occupants during seismic activity. The Northridge earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake demonstrated that many of the minimum structural requirements in the State codes were inadequate to protect structures and occupants from the effects of strong earthquakes. The most significant new seismic requirements include:

New requirements for soils reports for all structures that require a building permit. As discussed later in the letter, staff has prepared an administrative amendment to this provision, so that certain non-habitable buildings and small additions to existing residences would be exempt from the requirement for a soils report.

New requirements for longer braced wall panels allowed with "conventional light frame construction" would result in longer wall spans without window and door open i ng s . Add it io na I I y , structures designed under convent io na I co ns t ruct io n standards will be limited to one story when the under floor cripple wall studs are greater than 14 inches. These two provisions will limit the appeal of using conventional construction standards, with the result that more structures will require engineered design .

New requirements for Urban- Wildland Interface Fire Areas To prevent ignition from exposure to wildfire, structures located in a mapped State Responsibility Area, and Local Responsibility areas (to be adopted by the Board at a later

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date) will be required to have ignition-resistant exteriors. The new requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2008 for all new structures within the State Responsibility Areas. For Local Responsibility Areas, these requirements will not go into effect until after July 1, 2008, after your Board has taken action on the Local Responsibility Area Maps according to the process outlined in State Law.

The Building Code states that ancillary buildings and detached accessory structures are subject to these requirements as required by the Building Official. Staff has prepared an amendment to address when the fire-resistive materials and construction methods outlined in the Building Code will be required for such structures, as appropriate to the conditions in Santa Cruz County (see the amendments section later in this letter).

ChanQes to Administrative Provisions

On a parallel path to reviewing the technical standards, staff has conducted a review of the administrative provision in the new Building Standards codes. In the 2007 California Building Code, many of the administrative provisions formerly included in the code itself, such as the application and permit process for building permits, expiration of applications, the appeal process, and enforcement of code requirements, have been omitted and left up to local jurisdictions to adopt appropriate provisions. Staff has therefore included the administrative provisions that were formerly adopted by reference from the previous state building codes into the body of the Chapter 12.10. Although longer, the new version of Chapter 12.10 is more comprehensive and self-contained, and should be easier for both staff and the public to use. The format of the Chapter is discussed in further detail in the following section.

Overview of the Proposed Ordinance Amendments

Consistent with the requirements of the law, staff has developed a proposed ordinance to enact the new code, local amendments, and administrative procedures. Those are discussed in the following sections.

Format of Chapter and Ordinance

The proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 12.10 (Attachments 2 and 3) adopts by reference the 2007 California Building Standard Codes. It also includes local amendments to the state codes, as well as administrative provisions for enacting the building standards. Due to the need to include within the Chapter the extensive administrative provisions formerly included in the State Building Code, staff has repealed Chapter 12.10, and replaced it with a new Chapter 12.1 0 with a different organizational format. The new Chapter 12.1 0 has been divided into three parts: Part I contains the purpose, scope and definitions for the Chapter, Part II adopts the Building Standards Codes and local amendments to these codes, Part Ill includes the requirements for permits, applications, and inspections, and Part IV includes provisions for enforcement, violations, and appeals.

The format of the ordinance reflects the repeal of the existing Chapter 12.1 0 and the adoption of a new Chapter, and follows the adoption process required by the State:

Attachment 1 is the Resolution approving the amendments to the 2007 California Building Standards with their express findings. Once this attachment has been approved

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Board, it will be sent to the State Building Standards Commission to be filed with the State. Attachment 2 is the strike-through version of the Ordinance. Part 1 of the Ordinance repeals the existing Chapter. Part 2 of the Ordinance includes the new Chapter 12.1 0. Language existing in the current 12.10 and imported to the new Chapter is underlined, language new to the Chapter is double-underlined, and amendments to the 2007 State Codes are in bold underline. The ordinance also includes text boxes to explain significant changes to Chapter 12.10, along with findings to technical code provisions as required by the State.

Attachment 3 is the clean copy of the ordinance, and illustrates how Chapter 12.1 0 will appear when published.

Attachment 4 is a copy of the existing Chapter 12.10, so that your Board may compare the proposed changes to Chapter 12.1 0 with the existing provisions.

While at first glance it may appear that the new ordinance contains substantial new language, a close review will reveal that is not the case. Most of the highlighted language is either relocated within the current ordinance, provides administrative procedures, or is needed to address local amendments.

Amendments to the 2007 Building Standards

The proposed ordinance contains several amendments responding to some of the significant new technical code requirements, particularly in relation to seismic safety and exterior wildfire exposure, which are included with appropriate findings. The ordinance also includes administrative amendments, which do not require findings. Additionally, technical and administrative amendments included in the previous Chapter 12.1 0 have been retained. The details of each amendment can be found in the Ordinance (Attachment 2) along with a text box explaining the reasons for the change, and findings where required. Following is a brief discussion of several of the most significant amendments.

New Administrative Amendments In response to the requirement in Chapter 18 of the Building Code that all structures must include soils reports, staff is recommending an administrative amendment that would exclude small non-habitable buildings and small additions from the category of structure for which soils reports are required [I 2.1 0.21 5(c)].

New Technical Amendments Fire safety - Chapter 7A of the 2007 Building Code requires that new structures located in Urban-wildland interface areas will be required to have ignition-resistant exteriors. However, the code specifies that it will be up to the local Building Official to determine whether these provisions apply to detached accessory structures. The proposed amendment specifies that only certain detached accessory structures will be required to comply with these requirements [I 2.1 0.21 5(e)].

Seismic safety - Chapters 23 and 25 of the 2007 Building Code allows the use of wall iding and gypsum sheetrock for interior wall bracing. The poor performance of 4

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structures with this type of wall bracing in the Loma Prieta earthquake demonstrated that such materials are inadequate for wall bracing. Consistent with other jurisdictions in the area, staff is recommending that we amend the Building Code to require the use of plywood for interior wall bracing [I 2.1 0.21 S(g)].

Grading - Appendix J of the 2007 Building Code includes requirements for grading as it pertains to the construction of new structures. Staff is recommending amendments to Appendix J to correct inconsistencies between provisions in Appendix J and in County Code Chapter 16.20, which contains local grading requirements (Appendix J 101-1 11).

Existina Amendments to Chapter 12.10 Most of the amendments in the current Chapter 12.10 that amend technical and administrative requirements in the state codes have been retained. These include amendments to exempted work, requirements for fire-retardant roof assemblies, minimum door width of 30 inches for accessibility purposes, and the adoption of the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The pool barrier amendment in the current Chapter 12.10 has been retained, but has been revised to include new state law requirements and to exempt pool owners that have complied with existing requirements in 12.10 from most future pool barrier requirements.

One existing amendment in 12.1 0, allowing PEX piping to be used for water transport, is not included in the new Chapter. The use of PEX piping is prohibited in the new Plumbing Code, so staff did not think it appropriate to include this amendment in our County Code. The Building Official is developing a process whereby the use of such materials would be allowed on a case-by case basis though alternate materials and design provisions in the State Building Code.

Discussion of Fire Sprinkler Requirements in the Building Code

At the public hearing on October 16, your Board directed Planning staff and Fire staff to research existing code requirements and consider issues relating to the requirements for sprinklers in agricultural buildings, especially greenhouses. It turns out that the requirements for sprinklers in greenhouses are triggered by both the building code and fire codes. The requirement in the building code occurs for buildings that are unable to meet required property line setbacks and building separations. The requirement in the fire code is triggered due to the fact that most greenhouses are constructed of combustible materials. Any change to these requirements would require local amendments to both the building and fire codes.

While staff believes that the current building code requirements are appropriate measures to provide adequate area to fight fires within agricultural buildings, we have prepared an additional local amendment in the event that the Board wishes to amend these standards (Attachment 6). This amendment would, if approved, reduce the standards in the building code for triggering sprinkler requirements for property line setbacks and separations between greenhouse buildings from 60 feet to 20 feet. If the Board’s goal is to not require sprinklers in greenhouses, in addition to this amendment, the Board will need to work with the fire agencies to make additional changes to the fire code as well.


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Environmental Review

The project is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)( 1 ) because the amendments do not involve the exercise of discretionary powers by the County of Santa Cruz. The County is enacting the ordinance solely in order to adopt the 2007 Building Standard Codes as mandated by State Law. A Notice of Exemption has been prepared for your review and certification (Attachment 5.)

Conclusion and Recommendations

Since reporting to your Board in September of this year, staff has made considerable effort to complete our analysis of the 2007 Building Standards, including close coordination with other jurisdictions throughout the state. In conformance with State requirements, staff has prepared amendments to Chapter 12.10 of the County Code in order to adopt the 2007 Building Standard Codes, amend provisions in the State codes where appropriate to local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions, and provide for the administration of the building standards contained in the State Codes.

With the adoption of the attached ordinance, our County will comply with state requirements to adopt the 2007 Building Standards Codes, and to implement the codes locally on January 1, 2008 for building permits applied for on or after that date.

It is therefore, RECOMMENDED, that your Board take the following actions:

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Hold a public hearing to consider the proposed amendments;

Adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment I ) approving the amendments to the 2007 California Building Standards with their express findings, and direct the Planning Director to forward Attachment 1 to the California Building Standards Commission for the purpose of filing local County amendments with the State;

Adopt the attached Ordinance (Attachment 3) repealing Chapter 12.1 0 of the Santa Cruz County Code and adopting replacement Chapter 12.1 0-Building Regulations; and

Certify the CEQA Notice of Exemption (Attachment 5).

Tom B u r n d Planning Director

RECOWENDED

SUSAN X. MAURIELLO County Administrative Officer

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Attach men t s :

1. Resolution adopting the amendments and express findings to the 2007 California Building Standards codes, to be filed with the Building Standards Commission.

Exhibit A to Attachment 1, containing the amendments and express findings to the 2007 California Building Standards Codes.

2. Strike-through Ordinance, including annotation and required findings, repealing Chapter 12.1 0 of the Santa Cruz County Code and adopting replacement Chapter 12. IO-Building Regulations.

3. Clean copy of the Ordinance repealing Chapter 12.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code and adopting replacement Chapter 12.1 0-Building Regulations.

4. Existing Chapter 12.10, to be repealed and replaced with the new Chapter 12.10.

5. CEQA Notice of Exemption

6. Additional possible local amendment to address greenhouse property line setbacks and bu i Id i ng separation requirements.

7. 2007 California Codes (on file with Clerk of the Board)

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Attachment 1

BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

RESOLUTION NO.

On the motion of Supervisor duly seconded by Supervisor

the following is adopted:

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, ALSO KNOWN AS TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, WITH THEIR EXPRESS FINDINGS, FOR FILING WITH THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION, AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 17958.7.

WHEREAS, the State of California has adopted a new 2007 Building Standards Code, also known as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, which will become effective at the local government level on January 1, 2008; and

WHEREAS, the State allows local governments to amend State Building Standards with more restrictive building standards if the local government can make express findings that the amended building standards are necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions and are more restrictive than the State Building Standards; and

WHEREAS, any amendments adopted by a local government are neither effective nor operative until copies of both the express findings and the amendments have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the County of Santa Cruz to adopt amendments to the 2007 Building Standards Code; and

WHEREAS, for each of the amendments to the State Building Standards, express findings have been made that the amendments are appropriate and necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that as part of the process of adopting the 2007 California Building Standards, the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the amendments to the 2007 Building Standards Code, also known as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and adopts the express findings for each amendment, as contained in Exhibit A to Attachment 1, to be filed with the California Building Standards Commission.

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Attachment 1

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, State of California, this day of ,2007 by the following vote:

AYES: S U P E RVI SORS NOES: S U P E RVI SORS ABSENT: SUPERVISORS ABSTAIN: SUPERVISORS

Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors

ATTEST:

Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

DISTRIBUTION: County Counsel Planning Department

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Key: Underlined text is text currently existing in 12.10. Double-underlined text is new text. Bold underline represents text that is new to 12.10 and is also an amendment to the 2007 Building Standard Codes. Text boxes with italics include the findings required for local amendments.

ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 12.10 OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY CODE AND ADOPTING REPLACEMENT CHAPTER 12.10-BUILDING REGULATIONS

The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz ordains as follows:

SECTION I

Chapter 12.1 0 of the Santa Cruz County Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION II

Chapter 12.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 12.10

BUILDING REGULATIONS

PART I. TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Sections:

12.10.100 Title of chapter.

12.10.110 Purpose of chapter.

12.10.120 Scope of chapter.

12.10.130 Amendments to chapter.

12.10.140 Voluntary compliance of exempted persons.

12.10.1 50 Definitions.

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Exhibit A to Attachment 1

PART II. ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS

12.10.210 2007 California Buildinsr Standards Codes adopted by reference.

m . 12.10.211 Application of adooted Burldina Standards Codes to e xistina buildinas.

12.10.215 2007 California Building Code adopted.

12.1 0.21 6 Swimmina Pool enclosures amendme nt of 2007 California Bu ildina Code adopted.

12.10.217 Appendix J [G radina! o f the 2007 Ca lifornia Bu ildina Code adopted.

12.10.225 2007 California Historical Buildinrr Code adopted,

2.1 0.230 2007 California Mechanical Code adopted.

12.10.235 2007 California Plumbinrr Code adopted.

12.10.240 2007 California Electrical Code adopted.

12.10.245 2007 California Enerqv Code adopted.

12.10.250 Appendix ,Chapte r A I of the 2007 C difornia Existina Bu i I din a Cod e adopted.

PART 111. PERMITS AND INS PECTIONS

12.10.310 Permits required.

12.1 0.31 5 Work exempt from permit.

12.10.320 Application for Permit,

k w i n e e r of record,

12.10.330 Permit lssua nce,

12.10.335 Expiration.

12.1 0.340 Suspe nsion or re vocation.

12.10.345 Permits voided for non-payment,

12.10.350, Fees.

12.10.355 Inspections.

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12.10.360 St ructural Obse rvation.

12.10.365 Connection to utilities.

12.10.370 Cert ificate o f Occupancv,

12.10.375 Rezlulations for movina buildings and structures.

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12.10.380 Emerqency Permits.

PART IV. ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT

12.10.410 Enforcement.

12.10.415 Creation of an enforcement aaencv,

12.10.420 Powers and Dut ies of Bu ildina Of f IC i al.

12.1 0.425 Abatement of Structura I and Geo loaic Hazards.

12.10.430 Violations.

12.10.435 Appeals.

PART 1. TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE


This Chapter shall be known as the Buildinq Code of the County of Santa Cruz, and may be cited by such title. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)


The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, site preparation and construction, alteration. repair. aualitv of materials. use and occupancy. location. moving and maintenance of all buildings, structures and/or property service equipment within this County and certain equipment specifically regulated herein, including installation, additions, alteration, and repairs of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. This Chapter also contains local administrative, oraanizational and enforcement rules for such activities in the Countv of Santa Cruz. (See other Chapters in Title 12 for additional administrative provisions relating to buildinu construction and related activities in Santa Cruz Countv.)/Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)


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Any building or structure located on any land embraced in any unincorporated area of the County shall be automatically subiect to the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96) lord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90).


All Amendments to this Chapter shall be initiated by the Board of Supervisors. If a hearing of a proposed amendment is considered by the Board of Supervisors to be in the best interests of the people, the Board may fix a time and place for hearing and direct that the substance of the proposed amendment be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County, said publication to be at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the hearing. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3428, 8/23/83)


Any owner of a building exempted from the provisions of this Chapter may obtain the service of the Building Official by applying for a building permit and paying the customary fees. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)

12.10.150 Definitions.

General. Whenever in any of the Codes adopted hereby the following names or terms are used, such name or term shall have the meaninq ascribed to it by this section. If the same term is defined in Chapter 2 of the 2007 California Buildina Code. then the definition in this Chapter shall prevail. For anv terms defined expresslv for a particular chapter or section of the Building Standard Codes adopted herebv. such terms shall have the meaninas ascribed to them as in those chapters.

Building Official. “Building Official,” “Chief Building Inspector,” “Chief Electrical Inspector,” “C h i ef Mec h a n i ca I I n s pecto r , ” “Ch i ef PI u m b i n g I n s pect o r, ” “Ad m i n i st ra t ive Authority , ” a n d a I I other terms and designations indicating the person authorized and directed to carry out, enforce, and exercise government rights, privileges, and duties shall, unless expressly indicated otherwise, mean the Building Official and his or her duly authorized deputies, assistants and inspectors. The “Building Official” is the Planning Director or his or her a p po i n ted designee.

Buildins Department. The Ofice of the Planning Director.

Buildina and Fire Code Appeals Boa rd, The appeals board established by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, as authorized bv Section 108.8 of the California Building Code and as established bv Chapter 2.100 of the Santa Cruz Countv Code.

Buildina andlor Propertv Service Equipment refers to the plumbing. mechanical. electrical and elevator equipment including piping. wiring. fixtures and other accessories which provide sanitation, lighting. heating, ventilation. cooling, refriaeration. fire-fighting and transportation facilities essential to the occupancv of the building or structure for its desianated use.

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City. The County of Santa Cruz when referring to a political entity or an incorporated area of said County when referring to area.

City Clerk. County Clerk; Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.

City Council. The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz.

Commencement of Work. Shall be the completion of the first permanent work (not including wells, septic tanks, grading or temporary power poles). Said permanent work shall include footinct and foundation materials such as poles, cassions, etc., signed off by the buildinq inspector with the concrete to be poured within five (5) days.

Fire Chief. The Chief Officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction. or a dulv authorized aue nt.

Shall. Shall is mandatory except where it is used to direct a county or other public officer or employee to perform certain acts, in which case it is directory only.

Structure. That which is built or structured, as edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built UP or composed of parts ioined together in some definite manner. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 2506, 11/22/77; 3428, 8/23/83; 3451-A, 8/23/83; 4047, 1/9/90;

4202, 6/2/92)

Valuation or Value. as applied to a building and its buildina service equipment. shall be as noted in the Countv of Santa Cruz Planning Department's adopted Fee Schedule. For purposes of calculating square footage refer to the definition of Area. Building in section 502.1 of the 2007 California Building Code.


12.1 0.21 0 Codes adopted by reference.

For the purpose of establishing proper reaulations for Building Construction and for installation of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems, the following Codes or portions thereof hereinafter set forth, and any appendix or portion thereof that has been specifically adopted by a state agency or bv the Countv of Santa Cruz, are hereby adopted and made a portion of this Chapter by reference without further publication or posting thereof. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, each and every provision, section, table, diactram, illustration, figure, phrase, and paragraph thereof are hereby adopted in the same manner as though set forth in full. Two copies of each of the adopted Codes are and shall be maintained on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and one copy of each shall be maintained in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

12.10.215. 2007 California Buildina Code adopted.

The Building Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code, also known as Part 2 of Title 24 of the California ~, includina those appendices or portions thereof specificallv adopted bv

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a state auencv or specifically adopted bv the ordinance codified in this section. but excluding other appendices, subiect to the following chancles and exceptions:

(a) Administrative amendment - Work exempt from permits. Appendix Chapter 1. Section 105.2 of the 2007 California Buildina Code and referred to in Chapter 1, Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Building Code. is hereby deleted. For list of exempt work. see Section 12.10.315 of this Chapter.

/b) Administrative amendment - Appeals Board. Section 108.8 of the 2007 California Buildinu Code. entitled “Appeals Board”, is deleted. (See Chapter 12.12 and Chapter 2.1 00 of the Santa Cruz County Code.)

IC) Administrative amendme nt - Definition of Structu re for Sect ion 1802. Section 1802.1 of the 2007 California Building Code. is amended to read as follows:

General. Foundations and soils investiaations shall be conducted in conformance with Sections 1802.2 throuuh 1802.8. Where required bv the Building Official. the classification and investigation of the soil shall be made bv a reaistered desiun professional.

Definitions. The followina words and terms shall. for the pumoses of this section, have the meaninas shown herein.

STRUCTURE. Anv of the followina:

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A sinale-familv or multi-familv dwellina or habitable accessorv buildinq A commercial buildina, industrial buildina or critical facilitv An addition to anv of the above which is located on slopes areater than 20%, located on fill. located in an area of potential liauefaction. or located in a flood plain, floodwav or coastal hiah hazard zone An addition to a sinale-familv or multi-familv dwellina or habitable accessorv buildina areater than 500 sauare feet An addition to a commercial buildina or industrial buildina areater than 250 sauare - feet Anv repair. reconstruction. alteration. addition. or improvement of a habitable buildina that modifies or replaces more than fiftv (50) percent of the total lenath of the exterior walls. exclusive of interior and exterior wall coverinas and the replacinq of windows or doors without alterina their openinas. This allows a total modification or replacement of ut3 to fiftv (50) percent, measured as described above. whether the work is done at one time or as the sum of multiple proiects durina the life of the build inq The addition of habitable sDace to anv buildina. where the addition increases the habitable space bv more than fiftv (50) percent over the existina habitable space, measured in sauare feet. This allows a total increase of up to fiftv (50) percent of the oriainal habitable mace of a buildina, whether the additions are constructed at one time or as the sum of multide additions durina the life of the buildinq An addition of any size to a buildina that is located on a coastal bluff, dune. or in the coastal hazard area, that extends the existina buildina in a seaward direction Installation of a new foundation for a habitable buildinq

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The rer>air. redacement. or warade of an existina foundation of a habitable buildina that affects more than fiftv (50) Percent of the foundation (measured in linear feet for Perimeter foundations. sauare feet for slab foundations. or fiftv (50) percent of the total number of Piers), or an addition to an existina foundation that adds more than fiftv (50) Percent of the oriainal foundation area. This allows rer>air, uparade, or addition UP to fiftv (50) Percent, measured as described above, whether the work is Performed at one time or as the sum of multiPle Proiects durinq the life of the buildinq Anv chanae of use from non-habitable to habitable use. accordina to the definition of “habitable” found in Section 16.10.040 of the Santa Cruz Countv Code. or a chanae of use from anv non-critical facilitv to a critical facilitv Anv alteration of anv buildina Posted “Unsafe to OCCUPV” due to aeoloaic hazards Retainina walls which reauire a buildina Permit. retainina walls that function as a part of a landslide repair whether or not a buildina Permit is reauired, sea walls. and aravitv walls Bridaes Water tanks areater than 10,000 aallons Above around commercial storaae facilities for hazardous or flammable material Anv other construction for which the Buildina Official deems a soils report is necessarv.

Administrative amendment I Definition 0 f Pub1 ic Po0 I for Sect ion 3102B. Section 31 02B of Chapter 31 6-Public Swimmina Pools- of the 2007 California Buildinq Code is herebv amended to replace the definition of “Public Pool” to read as follows:

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Public Swimmina Pool means a swimmina ~ o o l or>erated for the use of the aeneral public with or without charae, or for the use of the members and auests of a Private club. Public swimmina pool does not include a swimmina POOI located on the arounds of a Private sinale-familv home.

Finding: This is the new definition of “Public Swimming Pool” found in CBC Section 3 109 (regulations for private swimming pools). It is more comprehensive than the definition found in CBC Section 31028 and more appropriately belongs here in the public swimming pool regulations.

[e) UWIC amendment. Section 704A.5.7 of Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Buildinu Code is herebv amended to read as follows:

704A.5.1. Ancillary buildings and structures. When reauired bv the enforcing aaencv, ancillary buildings and structures and detached accessory structures shall complv with the provisions of this chapter. The Buildina Official shall exemot non-habitable accessorv structures 500 sauare feet or less in size from the reauirements of Chaeter 7A of the 2007 California Buildina Code, Provided that there is as least a 20 foot seParation between the * 4 7

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structure and anv other structure. The Buildina Official shall also exemPt non-habitable accessorv structures areater than 500 sauare feet in size from the reauirements of ChaDter 7A of the 2007 California Buildina Code. Drovided that there is as least a 30 foot separation between the structure and anv other structure. All other non-habitable accessorv structures and all habitable accessorv structures shall comDlv with the provisions of ChaDter 7A of the 2007 California Buildina Code.

Finding: Because of the steep and remote topography of Santa Cruz County, more structures are at risk of wildfire exposure with the potential for an increase in structure loss and spread of wildfires. Therefore, it is necessary to require that certain non- habitable accessory structures and that all habitable accessory structures comply with the more restrictive requirements in Chapter 7A for building materials, systems and assemblies.

(f) Roof assemblies ame ndme nts,

(1 1 Section 1505.1 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is herebv amended as follows:

1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A and, B,-aFH! C . roof assemblies and roof Coverings required to be listed bv this Section hall be tested in accordance with ASTME 108 or UL 790.

Table 1505. I a. shall be amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1 a MIMIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

For SI: 1 ft = 304.8mm. 1 sauare foot = 0.0929m2* a. Unless othewise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.

121 Section 1505.1.3 of the California Buildinu Code shall be amended as follows:

15.5.1.3 Roof coverinus within all other areas. The entire roof coverina of every existina structure where more than 50% of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period. the entire roof covering of every new structure, and anv roof covering applied in the alteration. repair. or replacement of the roof of everv existing structure, shall be a fire retardant roof coverina that is at least a Class 6 B.

Finding: Because of the steep and remote topography of Santa Cruz County it is necessary to amend the requirements for roof coverings to eliminate Class C roofing to require more restrictive non-combustible materials.

(a) Seismic amendments,

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(1 1 Seismic amendment - M inimum base sheer. Section of 1614 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is hereby amended as follows:

7614.7 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section.

7614.7.3 ASCE 7. Section 72.8.1.f. Modifv ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 bv amendinq Eauation 12.8-5 as follows:

CS = (944 0.044 Sns I 1 0.01 (Ea. 12.8-5)

Finding: Local Geological Conditions - The Santa Cruz County region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Due to the large numbers of buildings in this region as well as the increased fire-life safety associated with such a seismic failure, the proposed modification to have a higher minimum base shear consistent with previous edition of the building codes need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code.

(2) Se ismic amendment - SeDaration between bu ildinas. Section 161 4. 161 4.1 and 161 4.1.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows:

1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section. 1614.1.7 ASCE 7. Section 12.12.3. Reslace ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 as follows: 12.1 2.3 Minimum Buildina SeDaration. All structures shall be seDarated from adioininq structures. SeDarations shall allow for the maximum inelastic resDonse disslacement [AM). AM shall be determined at critical locations with consideration for both translational and torsional disDlacements of the structure as follows:

A M = cddmax (Eauation 16-54)

where bmax is the calculated maximum disslacement at Level x as define in ASCE 7 Section 12.8.4.3.

Adiacent buildinas on the same DroDertv shall be SeDarated bv at least a distance AMT, where

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and AMI and AM2 are the maximum inelastic resDonse disdacements of the adiacent build i nas.

Where a structure adioins a ProPertv line not common to a Dublic wav. the structure shall also be set back from the r>roDertv line bv at least the disdacement. AM, of that structure.

ExceDtion: Smaller separations or ProPertv line setbacks shall be Dermitted when iustified bv rational analvses.

Fin ding: Local Geological Conditions - The County of Santa Cruz region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. The seismic separation is necessary to permit adjoining buildings, or parts thereof, to respond to earthquake ground motion independently and preclude possible structural damage due to pounding between buildings and other structures. The need to incorporate this modification into the code will help to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code.

(3) Seismic amendment - Slender Wall Des ian. Section 1908.1 of the 2007 California Buildinu Code is amended to read as follows and Section 1908.1 .I 7 is added to Chapter I 9 (Concrete) of the 2007 California Buildinu Code to read as follows:

1908.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1908.1 .I throuah l a n S .!.% 1908.1.17.

1908.1.17 ACI 318. Section 14.8. Modifv ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4 redacinq eauation (1 4-7). (1 4-8) and (1 4-9).

I . Modifv eauation (1 4-7) of ACI 31 8 Section 14.8.3 as follows:

Icr shall be calculated bv Eauation (14-7). and Ma shall be obtained bv iteration of deflections.

and the value Es/Ec shall not be taken less than 6.

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2. Modifv ACI 31 8 Sec. 14.8.4 as follows:

14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-dane deflection. As. due to service loads. includina PA effects, shall not exceed M 5 0 .

If Ma. maximum moment at mid-heiaht of wall due to service lateral and eccentric loads includina PA effects. exceed (2/3) Mcr, A s shall be calculated bv Eauation (14-8):

2 A s = F A c r +

If Ma does not exceed (2/3) Mcr, A s shall be calculated bv Eauation (14-9):

where:

Fin ding: Local Geological Conditions - The Santa Cruz County region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. The proposed modification to ensure that the design of slender wall must satisfy both strength and serviceability requirements need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the

ernational Building Code.

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(h) Shear wall amendments.

( I ) Aspect ratios. Table 2305.3.4 of the California Building Code is amended as follows: The last row of Table 2305.3.4 and footnote ‘b’ to the table is herebv deleted.

(2) Summina shear capacities. Section 2305.3.9 of the California Building Code is amended to delete the exception.

(3) Shear walls sheathed with other materials. Section 2306.4.5 of the California Building Code is herebv deleted.

f4) Allowable Shear. Table 2306.4.5 of the California Building Code is herebv deleted.

3308.9.3 Bracing. Braced wall lines shall consist of braced wall Danels. which meet the reauirements for location. tvDe and amount of bracina as shown in Fiaure 2308.9.3. sDecified in Table 2308.9.3(1) and are in line or offset from each other bv not more than 4 feet (1219 mm). Braced wall Panels shall start not more than 12.5 feet (3810 mm) from each end of a braced wall line. Braced wall Panels shall be clearlv indicated on the Dlans. Construction of braced wall Danels shall be bv one of the followina methods: 1. Wood boards of 5/8-inch (16 mm) net minimum thickness amlied diaaonallv on studs sDaced not over 24 inches (610 mm) on center. 2. Wood structural Panel sheathina with a thickness not less than 5/16-inch (7.9 mm) for 16-inch (406 mm) stud sDacina and not less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) for 24-inch (61 0 mm) stud sDacina in accordance with Tables 2308.9.3(2) and 2308.9.3(3). 3. Fiberboard sheathina 4-foot bv 8-foot (1219 mm bv 2438 mm) Danels not less than 1/2-inch (1 3 mm) thick amlied verticallv on studs sDaced not over 16-inches (406 mm) on center when installed in accordance with Section 2306.4.4 and Table 2306.4.4. 4. Particleboard wall sheathina Danels where installed in accordance with 2308.9.3(4). 5. Portland cement Dlaster on studs sDaced 16-inches (406 mm) on center installed in accordance with Section 2510. Limited to one-stow structures of R-3 and U-I occuDancies. 6. Hardboard Panel sidina when installed in accordance with Section 2303.1.6 and Table 2308.9.3(5). For crimle wall bracina see Section 2308.9.4. For methods, 1. 2. 3. 4. 5 and 6. each braced wall Dane1 must be at least 48-inches /I219 mm) in lenath. coverina three stud sDaces where studs are 16-inches (406 mm) aDart and coverina two stud sDaces where studs are sDaced 24-inches (610 mm) aDart.

Table 2308.1 2.4 In footnotes ‘b’ and ‘c’ of Table 2308.12.4. delete all references to “avpsum board”, “lath and plaster”, “Portland cement plaster”, and “qvpsum sheathina boards”.

(6) Resistance to shear. Section 2505.1 is herebv deleted.

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Findings for amendments 72.70.275 (h) 7 through (h) 6: Local Geological Conditions - The Santa Cruz County region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Due to the experience that gypsum wall board, fiberboard, and gypsum plaster, and stucco did not perform well during seismic events in large numbers of buildings in this region and the increased risk associated with such a seismic failure, the proposed modification to have a higher minimum standard for braced wall panels need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in a manner that does not result in significant damage.

(i) Accessibilitv amendment - Width Standards for Doorways. ExceDtion 7 of Section 1008.1 .I of ChaPter 10 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is herebv amended to read as follows: In other than Group R-I occupancies. the minimum widths for interior egress doors within a dwellina unit or sleepina unit that is not required to be adaptable or accessible as specified in Chapter 7 7A or 7 7 4 as applicable, shall be 30 inches clear width. If. and to the extent that, this Subsection is inconsistent with anv Provision of the California Buildina Code currentlv or hereafter adoPted bv the Countv of Santa Cruz. the more restrictive Provisions shall Prevail.

Finding: Santa Cruz County is comprised of many areas with steep slopes and is subject to a variety of geologic hazards including flooding, storm surge, landsliding and earthquakes. The County contains several fault zones including the San Andreas, Butano, Zayante, Corralitos Complex, and San Gregorio. The Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989 was centered in Santa Cruz County and caused widespread damage to structures. Based on these topographic and geologic features in Santa Cruz County and the need for the public--including those with mobility issues--to quickly exit structures from all exits, a minimum 30-inch width for doorways, hallways and stairways

1 is necessary.

Accessibility

Title 24 California Code of Regulations (State Building Code) Part 2, Chapter 11 B, Section 1 134B.2 requires that building owners, propertv owners, and commercial landlords make buildings and facilities accessible to persons with disabilities when performing renovation, structural repair, alterations, and additions to existing buildings and facilities. The provisions of Section 1134B.2 also apply to alterations to portions of the facility that are outside areas serving the building, included but not limited to parkinq lots, sidewalks, and walkways. For the purposes of Section 1134B.2, slurry sealing, top dressing, overlaying, repaving or replacing a parking lot shall constitute an alteration.

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Finding: The provisions of this section state that when alterations are made to facilities, then those facilities must comply with the requirements of Division IV relating to accessibility for existing buildings. However, the code is silent as to what constitutes an alteration of a facility. This language is added to clarify that for the purposes of this section, modifications to parking lots as described above constitute an alteration. This section does not amend the Building Standards, but merely clarifies the language in the Code.

{k) Special inspection for concrete footinas. Exception 1 of Section 1704.4 of the 2007 California Building Code is herebv deleted.

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Findings: The County of Santa Cruz region is located in an area of high seismic activity due to the proximity to the Loma Prieta and Zayante fault zones with high probability for structural damage. Engineering designs employing isolated spread footings to resist those seismic forces are offen designed with concrete compressive strength in excess of 2500 pounds per square inch and the code requires special inspection for continuous spread footings and will also require it for

1 isolated footings.

12.10.216 Swimmina Pool enclosures ame n m d ent . 7 n f vi - f h C lifornia Buildinu Code is hereby deleted in its entiretv and redaced with Section 12.1 0.21 6 to read as follows:

la) ScoDe. The Drovisions of this Section shall awlv to the desian and construction of barriers and entraDment avoidance devices for swimmina ~ools, spas and hot tubs located on the Dremises of Grow R. Division 3 OccuDancies.

1. Application to Facilities Reaulated bv DeDartment of Social Services. This Section does not amlv to anv facilitv reaulated bv the State Department of Social Services even if the facilitv is also used as a Drivate residence of the operator. Pool safetv in those facilities shall be reaulated pursuant to reaulations adopted bv the State DeDartment of Social Services.

/b) Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, certain terms, words and Dhrases are defined as follows: A bovea rou nd/On-G ro u nd Po0 I. See definition of “Swim m i na Po0 I .”

Armroved Safetv Pool Cover. A manuallv or Dower-operated safetv pool cover that meets all of the oerformance standards of the ASTM. in comDliance with Standard F 1346-91

ANSI. American National Standards Institute.

fi ASTM. The American Societv for Testina and Materials.

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Barrier. A fence, wall. buildina wall or combination thereof that completelv surrounds the swimmina pool and obstructs access to the swimmina pool.

Exit Alarm. A device or devices that make audible. continuous alarm sounds when anv door or window that permits access from a residence to the pool area, that is without anv intervenina barrier. is opened or is left aiar.

Grade. The underlvina surface, such as earth or a walkina surface.

Hot Tub. See definition of “Spa. Nonself-Contained” and “Spa. Self-contained.” In-around Pool. See definition of “Swimmina Pool.”

Separation Fence. A barrier that separates all doors of a dwellina unit with direct access to a swimmina pool from the swimmina pool.

Spa. Nonself-Contained. A hvdromassaae pool or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities, desianed for immersion of users and usuallv havina a filter, heater and motor-driven blower. It mav be installed indoors or outdoors. on the around or on a suwortina structure, or in the around or in a sumortina structure. A nonself-contained spa is intended for recreational bathina and contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep.

Spa, Self-contained. A continuous-dutv atmliance in which all control. water- heatina and water-circulatina eauipment is an intearal part of the product. located entirelv under the sr>a skirt. A self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathina and contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep.

Swimmina Pool. Anv structure intended for swimmina or recreational bathina that contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep. This includes in-around, abovearound and on-around swimmina pools. and fixed-in-place wadina pools.

Swimmina Pool. Indoor. A swimmina pool that is totallv contained within a residential structure and surrounded on all four sides bv walls of said structure.

Swimmina Pool. Outdoor. Anv swimmina pool that is not an indoor pool.

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(c) Barrier Reauirements for Outdoor Swimmina Pools. An outdoor Swimmina pool shall be provided with a barrier that shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plasterina or fillina with water. The barrier shall complv with the followina:

Heiaht of Barrier. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1524 mm) above arade measured on the side of the barrier that faces awav from the swimmina 0001. Vertical Clearance. The maximum vertical clearance between arade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces awav from the swimmina 13001. Horizontal Members. When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1 143 mm) apart. measured between the tops, the horizontal members shall be placed on the ~ o o l side of the barrier. Decorative Desian Work. Anv decorative desian work on the side awav from the swimmina pool. such as protrusions. indentations. cutouts or other phvsical

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characteristics. that could serve as handholds or footholds. which renders the barrier easilv climbable, is prohibited. Openinas. Openinas in the barrier shall not allow passaae of a 1%-inch-diameter l44.5 mm) sphere. except in the followina circumstances:

i. When vertical spacina between such openinas is 45 inches (1 143 mm) or more. the openina size mav be increased such that the passaae of a 4-inch- diameter (102 mm) sphere is not allowed: or For fencina composed of vertical and horizontal members. the spacinq between vertical members mav be increased up to 4 inches (102 mm) when the distance between the tops of horizontal members is 45 inches (1 I43 mm) or more.

Gaae of Chain Link Fence. Chain link fences used as the barrier shall not be less than 11 aaae. Mesh Size of Chain Link Fence. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 inch sauare (57 mm sauare) unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the tor, or the bottom which reduce the openinas to no more than 1.75 inches (44 mm). Access aates. Access aates shall complv with the reauirements of subsections 12.10.21 8 k ) l throuah 12.1 0.21 6(c)7 in addition to the followina:

Pedestrian access aates shall be self-closina and have a self-latchinq device; Where the release mechanism of the self-latchina device is located less than 60 inches (1524 mm) from the bottom of the aate:

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the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the barrier at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the aate, and the aate and barrier shall have no openina areater than % inch 112.7 mm) within 18 inches (457) of the release mechanism.

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Pedestrian aates shall swina awav from the DOO~; Anv aates other than pedestrian access aates shall be eauipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all times when not in use.

Wall as Part of Barrier. Where a wall of a Group R. Division 3 Occupancv dwellinq unit serves as part of the barrier and contains door or window openinas between the dwellina unit and the outdoor swimmina pool that provide direct access to the oool, a separation fence meetina the reauirements of subsections 12.1 0.21 6(a) throuah 12.10.216(~)8 shall be provided. except when the Buildina Official approves one of the fo I I ow i n a a I te rn a t i ve s :

i. Self-closina and self-latchina devices installed on all doors with direct access to the pool with the release mechanism located a minimum of 60 inches (1524 mm) above the floor: or An exit alarm installed on all doors and windows with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound continuouslv within seven seconds after the door or window and its screen, if present. are opened. and be capable of providina a sound pressure level of not less than 85 dBA when measured indoors at 10 feet (3048 mm). The alarm shall automaticallv reset under all conditions. The alarm svstem shall be eauipped with a manual means, such as a touchpad or switch, to temporarilv deactivate the alarm for a sinale openina. Such deactivation shall last no lonaer than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm)

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above the threshold of the door or window. Exit alarms mav be batterv operated or mav be connected to the electrical wirina of the buildina: or Other means of protection. such as an approved safetv pool cover. mav be acceptable so lona as the dearee of protection afforded is not less than that afforded bv anv of the devices described above.

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IO. Abovearound Pool as Part of Barrier. Where an abovearound pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure. and the means of access is a ladder or steps. then:

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The ladder or steps shall be capable of beina secured, locked or removed to prevent access: or The ladder or steps shall be a barrier that meets the reauirements of subsections 12.10.216(c~l throuah 12.10.216(~)8.. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed. anv openinas created shall be protected bv a barrier complvina with subsections 12.1 0.21 6 k ) l throuah 12.1 0.21 6W8.

/d) Barrier Reauirements for Indoor Swimmina Pools. For an indoor swimmina ~oo l , protection shall complv with the reauirements of subsection 12.1 0.21 6W9.

[e) Barrier Reauirements for Spas and Hot Tubs. For a nonself-contained and self- contained spa or hot tub, protection shall complv with the reauirements of c. except in the fo I lowi na ci rcu m st a nce :

1. A self-contained spa or hot tub eauimed with a listed safetv cover.

(f) Entrapment Avoidance. Whenever a buildina permit is issued for the construction of a new swimmina pool or spa. the pool or spa shall meet all of the followina reauirements:

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Suction outlet. The suction outlet of the pool or spa for which the permit is issued shall be eauiRDed to provide circulation throuahout the pool or spa. to include:

The swimmina pool or spa shall have at least two circulation drains per pump that shall be hvdraulicallv balanced and svmmetricallv plumbed throuah one or more “T” fittinas. and that are separated bv a distance of at least three feet in anv dimension between the drains; Suction outlets that are less than 12 inches (306 mm) across shall be covered with anti-entrapment arates. as specified in the ASME/ANSI Standard A 112.1 9.8, that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openinas in the arates or similar protective devices shall be of a shaDe. area, and arranaement that would prevent phvsical entrapment and would not pose anv suction hazard to bathers.

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Atmospheric Vacuum Relief Svstem. All pool and spa sinale- or multiple-outlet circulation svstems shall be eauimed with an atmospheric vacuum relief should arate covers located therein become missina or broken. Such vacuum relief svstems shall include at least one approved or enaineered method of the tvpe specified herein. as fo I lows:

i. Safetv vacuum release svstems conformina to ASME A 11 2.1 9.1 7: or ii.Approved aravitv drainaae svstem.

Pool Cleaner Fittinas. Where provided. vacuum or pressure cleaner fittinak) shall be located in an accessible positionk) at least 6 inches (1 52 mm) and not areater than 12 inches (305 mm) below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the skimmerk).

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Additional Backup Safetv Svstem. Anv backup safetv svstem that an owner of a new swimmina pool or spa mav choose to install in addition to the reauirements set forth in these subsections shall meet the standards as published in the document. “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Makina Pools and Spas Safer.” Publication Number 363, March 2005, United States Consumer Product Safetv Commission. Uparadina Reauired. Whenever a buildina permit is issued for the remodel or mod i f i c a t i o n h ’ f an existina swimmina ~001. spa or hot tub, the permit shall reauire that the suction outlet of the existina swimmina 0001. spa or hot tub be uparaded so as to be eauimed with an anti-entrapment cover meetinq current standards of the ASTM or the ASME.

(a) Amlicabilitv of Provisions. 1. If Built or Erected Prior to Auaust 14. 1992. Anv Dropertv owner of a residential

pool, spa or hot tub built or erected Prior to Auaust 14. 1992 shall: i.

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CompIv with the current barrier reaulations found in this Section, includina, but not limited to. obtainina anv reauired permits; The barrier shall be maintained in compliant condition; Prior to the sale of residential propertv containina a swimmina pool, spa or hot tub, the owner shall provide the buver with a written certification, prepared bv the Buildina Official or a certified home inspector, of compliance with the barrier reauirements of this Section.

2. If Built or Erected On or After Auaust 14. 1992. Anv propertv owner of a residential pool, spa or hot tub built or erected on or after Auaust 14. 1992 with a valid finaled buildina permit shall:

i. Maintain the ~001, spa or hot tub in comDliance with the Code reauirements in effect when constructed or erected with the exception of 12.10.216 (a) 2

Notwithstandina its compliance with the Code reauirements in effect when constructed or erected. the owner of a residential swimmina pool without a barrier between the residence and the pool shall complv with the barrier reaulations in effect on Januarv 1. 2007 includina, but not limited to, obtainina anv reauired permits; Prior to the sale of residential Dropertv containina a swimmina ~001, spa or hot tub. the owner shall provide the buver with a written certification, prepared bv the Buildina Official or a certified home inspector, of compliance with the barrier reauirements in effect when constructed or erected, with the exception of complvina with subsection 12.1 0.21 6(a)2ii if there is no barrier between the residence and the pool.

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Fin dings: I. Section 3109 of the CBC contains two provisions that allow local jurisdictions to have alternative standards: a. 3 109.4.4.2. %“Any ordinance governing child access to pools adopted by a political subdivision on or before January I, 1997, is presumed to afford protection that is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the devices set forth in Items 1-4, inclusive.” Santa Cruz County has had such an ordinance since 1970. b. 3 709.4.4.5.3-Exempt facilities. “Any pool within the jurisdiction of any political subdivision that adopts an ordinance for swimming pool safety that includes requirements that are at least as stringent as this division.” Santa Cruz County, as part of adopting this ordinance, has revised our existing ordinance to include those requirements found in this Section that are more stringent than our existing regulations. 2. Section 3109.5 of the CBC does not include the language of AB 2977 (“Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2006’7, previously incorporated by Santa Cruz County, or AB 382. The text of these laws is included in this ordinance as well as the provisions of 3109.5.2 and 3 109.5.4 that are more restrictive.

12.10.217 Appendix J of the California Bu ildina Code adopted.

(a) Appendix J is adopted in its entirety, and is amended as follows.

APPENDIX J

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SECTION JlOl GRADING

JlOl .I Scope. The provisions of this Awendix earthwork construction. includina fills and embankments, in the context of a Buildina Permit. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the soils enaineerina aeoloav report, the approved soils or enaineerina aeoloav report shall uovern. Where conflicts occur between this Appendix and the Countv Gradina Reuulations or Erosion Control Ordinance, the Code section that is more restrictive shall applv.

applv to aradinu. excavation and

J l 01 .I .I Certain sections of Awendix J have been modified to refer to the comDlementary sections of the Countv Gradina Reaulations ChaDter 16.20) and Erosion Control ordinance /ChaDter 16.22). All other sections of Countv Code ChaDters 16.20 and 16.22 not sgecificallv cited in this Amendix are incomorated as a Dart of this Awendix.

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Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since I977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category.

JIOI .2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this chapter s h a l f l

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 79 77 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category.

All of the deleted definitions in Appendix J are the same as the definitions in the Grading Ordinance.

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excavation and earthwork construction. includina fills and embankments. in floodwavs within flood hazard areas established in Section 1612.3 or in flood hazard areas where desiun flood elevations are specified but floodwavs have not been designated. unless it has been demonstrated throuah hvdrolouic and hvdraulic analvses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood.

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SECTION J102 EFlNlTlONS

5102.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this appendix &ap#er. The terms, phrases and words licr+nrl used in this Section ! C C . . -€WtwW& shall have the tw%a&Lmeaninas ’ ’ i3s indicated i n 6 Code Section 16.20.030

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J103.1 Permits reauired. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no arading shall be performed without first havinu obtained a permit therefore from the Planninu Department. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A seDarate aDDroval shall be reauired for each site and shall be obtained as specified in Countv Code Section 16.20.040 - “ADDroval Reauired”.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 7 977 and 7980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. Santa Cruz County processes its Grading Permits in conjunction with building permits but under a different administrative process.

J103.2 Exemptions. See Countv Code Section 16.20.050 -“ExemPtions”.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 7 977 and 7 980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category.

For the exemptions, all of the exemptions listed are the same as the ones allowed in the Grading Ordin an ce .

ECTION J104

PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMI TTALS

J104.1 Submittal requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 105.3 Appendix Chapter 1 c c Gradina Permit awlication shall include all of the materials sPecified in Countv Code Section 16.20.060 - “APdication”.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 7 977 and 7 980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. Our required application materials are much more rigorous that those deleted in this subsection.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 7 977 and 7 980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. Our required application materials are much more rigorous that those deleted in this subsection.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 7977 and 7980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. Soils reports are required except when deemed unnecessary by the Planning Director.

J104.4 Liquefaction studv. For sites with mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods [S,Z - greater than 0.5g as determined by Section 161 3, a studv of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided. and the recommendations incorporated in the plans.

Exception: A liquefaction studv is not required where the Buildina Official or Countv Geoloaist determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.

SECTION J105

INSPECTION

J105.1 General. Inspections shall be aoverned by Countv Code Sections 12.1 0.355 and Section 16.20.200 and as indicated hereon.

J105.2 Special and Supplemental inspect ions. The special inspection requirements of Section 1704.7 shall applv to work performed under a urading permit where required by the Building Official.

SECTIO N JIO6

XCAVATIONS

J106.1 Maximum slope. See Countv Code Section 16.20.140 - “Desian Standards for Excavations”. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be no steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical (50 percent) unless the applicant furnishes a soils report justifvina a steeper slope.

Exceptions: 1. A cut surface mav be at a slope of 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical (67 percent)

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It is not intended to support structures or surcharges.

It is adequately protected against erosion.

It is no more than 8 feet (2W$-wW in height.

It is approved bv the Buildina Official.

2. A cut surface in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (100 percent), if atmroved bv the Buildina Official or Countv Geoloaist with atmom-iate aeotechnical and enaineerina aeoloav reDorts.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, we have made this section more stringent by requiring substantiation through the use of geotechnical and engineering geology reports.

J107.1 General. Unless otherwise recommended in the soils report. fills shall conform to provisions of this Section and with Countv Code Section 16.20.1 50 - “Desian Standards for Fills”

5107.3 Benchina. Where existina arade is at a slope steeper than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical (20 percent) and the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet (1524-m& benching shall be provided in accordance with Figure J107.3. A kev shall be provided which is at least 10 feet in width and 2 feet @1C FFW) in depth.

J107.5 Compaction. All fill material shall be compacted to 90 percent of maximum density as determined bv ASTM D 1557. Modified Proctor, in lifts not exceeding 12 inches @€E nmj in depth.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. In this case the corresponding language in th Grading Ordinance establishes a higher standard.


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J108.1 General. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the propertv lines in accordance with this section. Setback dimensions shall be horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the property line and shall be as shown in Fiaure J108.1, unless substantiatinu data is submitted justifving reduced setbacks

J108.2 Top of slope. The setback at the top of a cut slope shall not be less than that shown in Figure J108.1. or than is required to accommodate any required interceptor drains, whichever is greater.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. In this figure, we have changed the dimensions to reflect a more rigorous application of setbacks.

J108.3 Slope Protection. Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading. additional protection. approved by the Building Official, shall be included. Such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

1. Setbacks ureater than those required bv Figure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.

3. Erosion protection of the fill slopes.

4. Provision for the control of surface waters.

SECTION J109 d RA IN

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drainage facilities and terracing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section and Countv Code Section 16.20.1 70 - “Desian Standards for Drainaae Facilities and Terraces”.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since I977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category.

5109.2 Terraces. Terraces at least 6 feet Cl-€W+d in width shall be established at not more than 30-fOOt 4@PPhmJ vertical intervals on all cut or fill slopes to control surface drainage and debris. Suitable access shall be provided to allow for cleanina and maintenance.

Where more than two terraces are required. one terrace. located at approximatelv mid- height. shall be at least 12 feet B65$-m@ in width.

Swales or ditches shall be provided on terraces. Thev shall have a minimum aradient of 20 horizontal to 1 vertical (5 percent) and shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches f76 mm) in thickness. or with other materials suitable to the application. Thev shall have a minimum depth of 12 inches 4305-m@ and a minimum width of 5 feet CEW-ww).

A sinule run of swale or ditch shall not collect runoff from a tributary area exceeding 13,500 square feet m 4 j (p rojected) without discharuinu into a down drain.

J109.3 Interceptor drains. Interceptor drains shall be installed alona the top of cut slopes receivinu drainaae from a tributary width areater than 40 feet (1 2 19Zm@, measured horizontally. Thev shall have a minimum depth of 1 foot (305-m& and a minimum width of 3 feet (9% mmJ . The slope shall be approved bv the Buildinu Official. but shall not be less than 50 horizontal to 1 vertical (2 percent). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in thickness. or by other materials suitable to the application and reinforced as required for drainaae terraces. Discharae from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be approved bv the Building Official.

J109.4 Drainaae across propertv lines. Drainaae across propertv lines shall not exceed that which existed prior to uradinu. Excess or concentrated drainaue shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainaue facility. Erosion of the around in the area of discharue shall be prevented bv installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices.

SECTION JIIO EROSION CO NTROL

JIIO.I General. See Countv Code ChaDter 16.22 - “Erosion Control”.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. In this case, the County’s Erosion Control Ordinance is much more stringent and specific in application than the Appendix.

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12.1 0.225 California Historical Buildina Code adopted.

The 2007 California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference, and applies to the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of qualified historical buildings or structures. Historical buildings or structures which are included on the Historic Resources Inventory adopted by the Board of Supervisors are hereby “qualified” to use the State Historic Building Code. (Ord. 3505, 4/12/84; 4387, 11/21/95; 4547, 6/8/99: Ord. 4682 6 3, 10/1/02)

12.10.230 California Mechanical Code adopted.

The Mechanical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, also known as Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Reuulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this Section, but excludinq other appendices, subject to the following changes and exceptions:

(a) Exempted work. Appendix Chapter 1. Sections 112.2 through 112.2.5 of the 2007 California Mechanical Code, as referred to Chapter 1. Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Mechanical Code. is herebv deleted. For list of work exempt from mechanical permits, see Section 12.10.31 5 of this Chapter.

12.10.235 California-Plumbina Code adopted.

The Plumbing Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, also known as Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Reuulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this Section, but excluding other appendices, subiect to the following changes and exceptions:

fa) Exempted work. Appendix Chapter 1. Section 103.1.2.1 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code and referred to Chapter 1. Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Plumbinu Code. is herebv deleted. For list of exempt work. see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.

12.1 0.240 California Electrical Code adopted.

The Electrical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Electrical Code, also known as Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Reaulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subiect to the following changes and exceptions:

[a) Work exempt from permits. For list of work exempt from electrical permits, see Section 12.10.31 5 of this Chapter.

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12.1 0.245 2007 California Energy Code adopted.

The 2007 California Enerqv Code. also known as Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specificallv adopted by a state agency. but excluding other appendices. is herebv adopted.

12.10.250 Appendix Chapter A I of the 2007 Californ ia Existina Bu ildina Code a dopted.

Appendix Chapter A I of the 2007 California Existina Buildina Code. also known as Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted bv a state agency. but excluding other appendices. is herebv adopted.

PART 111. PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS


Except as specified in Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter. no building. structure or building and/or propertv service equipment regulated bv this Chapter and the 2007 California Building Code. the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall be erected. constructed. enlarged. altered, repaired. moved, improved. removed, converted or demolished unless a separate. appropriate permit for each building. structure or building and/or propertv service equipment has first been obtained from the Building Official.


Exempted Work. Exempt structures must meet all other applicable requirements of this iurisdiction, including required minimum distances from property lines. Unless otherwise exempted bv the Santa Cruz Countv Building Code, separate plumbing. electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of the Santa Cruz Countv Building Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

(a) Buildina permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:

1. One-stow detached accessow buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, when located on a parcel which contains an existing Group R, and/or Group U Occupancy, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, and the height above grade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feet. 2. Fences, not over 10 feet high, except that concrete and masonry fences more than 6 feet in height measured from the lowest grade to the top of the wall shall require a building permit.

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3. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet-9 inches high. 4. Retaining walls, which retain not more than 3 feet of material unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or Ill-A liquids. Unless specifically exempted by the Building Official, retaining walls retaininQ more than 4 feet of material shall be designed by an engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such design.

5. Platforms, decks appurtenant to or adiacent to residential structures, walks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or stow below and are not part of an accessible route.

6. Painting, papering and similar finish work.

7. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when proiecting not more than 54 inches. However, window awnings on structures within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area as defined in Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code are not exempt from permit requirements.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade, the pool is less than 18 inches in height, and the pool capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. Pool barriers, and anti-entrapment devices for all pools, whether below or at grade. must be in compliance with Section 12.10.218 of this code.

IO. Children’s treehouses that are less than 60 square feet, 6 feet or less in heiuht, are entirely supported bv the tree, and are constructed on a parcel which contains a single family dwelling, unless the Building Official finds that the structure poses a hazard to health or safety.

11. Skateboard ramps, when constructed on a parcel which contains a Single-family dwelling and which are not used for commercial purposes, unless the Building Official finds that the structure poses a hazard to health or safety.

12. Children’s play structures, when constructed on a parcel which contains a single family dwelling or a school or day care center, unless the Building Official finds that the structure poses a hazard to health or safety.

13. Agricultural shade structures less than 12 feet in height constructed of light frame materials and covered with shade cloth or clear, flexible plastic with no associated electrical, plumbing, or mechanical equipment, other than irrigation equipment.

14. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

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15. Replacement in kind of gypsum wallboard if it does not serve as a fire-resistive assembly or as lateral bracing for the building.

16. Replacement in kind of windows or doors that meet all current energv code requirements, when the structural integrity of the opening is not affected.

17. Replacement in kind of exterior siding when it does not serve as a fire-resistive assembly or as lateral bracing for the building.

18. Prefabricated structures constructed of light frame materials and covered with cloth or flexible plastic, with no associated electrical, plumbing, or mechanical equipment and the height above grade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 12 feet.

19. Arbors, trellises, and gazebos provided the floor area does not exceed 400 square feet, and the height above grade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feet. For the purpose of this Section, arbors, trellises, and gazebos are defined as follows: Structures which have a solid or lattice roof structure: and 75% of the exterior walls are not less than 75% open: and Into which a motor vehicle cannot be driven due to the configuration of the structure or placement on the site.

/b) Plumbina permits. A S

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe. provided. however, that should any trap. drainpipe. soil, waste, or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material. the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code.

2. The clearina of stoppaaes or the repairing of leaks in pipes. valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

(c) Electrical permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Portable motors or other portable appliances eneraized bv means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved recer>tacle when that cord or cable is permitted bv the Electrical Code. 2. Repair of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location. 3. Temporary decorative liahtina. 4. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch. contactor or control device the same location. 5. Repair or replacement of any over current device of the required capacitv in the same

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location. 6. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacitv for siuns or gas tube systems. 7. Taping joints. 8. Removal of electrical wiring. 9. Temporary wirinu for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories. I O . The cord and plug wiring for temporary theater. motion picture or television staue sets. 11. Electrical wiring, devices. appliances. apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of enerav. 12. Low-energv power, control and sianal circuits of Class 11 and Class Ill as defined in the Electrical Code. 13. A permit shall not be required for the installation. alteration or repair of electrical wiring. apparatus or equipment or the ueneration, transmission. distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of sianals or the transmission of intelligence bv a public or private utilitv in the exercise of its function as a serving utilitv.

12.10.320 Application for Permit.

(a) Application form. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications, and other data as required in Section 12.10.320 (b). 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the Building Official.

lb) Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications. enaineerina calculations. diaarams, soil investiaation reports, special inspection and structural observation prourams and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared bv an architect or enuineer, the Building Official mav require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared bv a licensed architect or engineer. The Building Official mav require plans. computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State to practice as such even if not required bv state law.

EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans. calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the

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work applied for is such that reviewinu of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

(c) Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper and shall be of sufficient claritv to indicate the location. nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws. ordinances. rules and reaulations. Plans for buildinus of other than Group R. Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive intearitv will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electrical. mechanical. plumbinu and communication conduits. pipes and similar systems.

(d) Expiration of Applications. An application for a building permit shall become null and void, and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the building permit shall not have been approved, for whatever reason, within 24 months of the date of acceptance of the completed permit application by the Buildinq Official, or not issued for whatever reason. prior to the expiration of the authorizing discretionary permit.

After the building permit application has been approved, the application shall become null and void and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the applicant has not accepted the building permit and paid the required fees for the building permit within 6 months of the date the applicant is notified that the application has been approved. or prior to the expiration of the authorizina discretionary permit, whichever comes first.

The Planning Director may reduce the maximum times in the two preceding paragraphs when the application has been made to correct a violation of Federal, State, or County codes or to protect life, health, or safety.

If a building permit application becomes null and void pursuant to this Section, the application shall be considered abandoned unless a new application is filed. If a new application is filed, all required reviews shall be performed again, and all appropriate review fees shall be paid again. The standards upon which the reviews are based shall be the standards in effect at the time the new application is submitted.

The Building Official may extend a building permit application which has become void pursuant to this Section for increments of time not exceeding 6 months when the Building Official determines that such an extension is otherwise consistent with the intent of this ordinance, and upon a finding by the Building Official that the applicant is making a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements of the Planning Department, provided that the underlving discretionary permit has not expired. A d d Department Adopted Fee Schedule shall be charged for the processing of applications for such extensions, unless specifically waived by the Building Official.

12.10.325 Architect or engineer of record.

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[a) General. When it is required that documents be prepared bv an architect or enuineer, the Building Official may require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of record. If the circumstances require. the owner may designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all the duties required of the original architect or engineer of record. The Building Official shall be notified in writing bv the owner if the architect or engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared bv others. including deferred submittal items. for compatibilitv with the design of the building.

/b) Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this Section. deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the Building Official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the Buildina Official. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the Buildina Official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that thev have been found to be in aeneral conformance with the desian of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the Buildina Official.

IC) Inspection and Observation Proaram. When special inspection is required by Section 12.10.355 of this Chapter. the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of the work to have special inspection. the name or names of the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspections and indicate the duties of the special inspectors. The special inspector shall be emploved bv the owner, the engineer or architect of record. or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work. When structural observation is required bv Section 12.1 0.360 of this Chapter. the inspection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection reports and provide time limits for submission of reports.

12.10.330 Permit Issuance.

(a) Issuance. The application. plans. specifications. computations and other data filed bv an applicant for permit shall be reviewed bv the Buildina Official. Such plans may be reviewed bv other departments of the County of Santa Cruz and other agencies with review authority to verifv compliance with any applicable laws under its jurisdiction. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans. specifications and other data filed

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therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the Santa Cruz Countv Plannina Department Adopted Fee Schedule have been paid. the Buildinu Official shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant. Permits mav be issued only to the homeowner, homeowner’s authorized representative or a licensed contractor.

When a permit is issued and when plans are required. the Building Official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications APPROVED. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be chanaed. modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work reaulated bv this code and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbina Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.

The Buildinu Official mav issue a permit for the construction of part of a buildina. structure or buildinu service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure or building and or propertv service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complvina with all pertinent requirements of the 2007 California Buildina Code. the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbina Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or buildina service will be granted.

(b) Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant with the issuance of the associated permit, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times and available for review during which work authorized thereby is in progress.

IC) Validitv of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans. specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for. or an approval of, anv violation of any of the provisions of this code or the 2007 California Buildina Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code, or of anv other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presumina to aive authoritv to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or the 2007 California Buildina Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code or of other ordinances of the Countv of Santa Cruz shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on plans. specifications and other data shall not prevent the Buildinu Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventina building operations beina carried as authorized bv the building permit when in violation of these codes or of anv other ordinances of this jurisdiction.

12.10.335 Expiration of permits.

(a) Expiration of Buildina Permits Generally. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void unless

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extended pursuant to Subsection (c) below, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of such permit, or if a signed and dated approval or partial approval of an inspection is not entered on the permittee’s iob copy as to the building or work authorized by such permit at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one year, or if the requirements of another reviewing agency, as shown on the permit documents, are not met within one year of the date of the final inspection.

The Planning Director may reduce the maximum times in the preceding paragraph when the permit has been issued to correct a violation of Federal, State, or County codes or to protect life, health, or safety.

(b) Expiration of Residential Building Permits Subject to Measure “J” (Section 12.02 of the County Code). A residential building permit granted an allocation pursuant to Chapter 12.02 of the County Code, rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations listed in paragraph (1 ) above, but eligible for reissuance, may only be reissued provided that an allocation is available at the time of reissuance. If no allocation is available, the application for reissuance shall be placed on the allocation waiting list and shall be eligible for an allocation based upon the date of expiration of the oriainal permit.

(c) Time Extension for Building Permit Expiration. A building permit rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations set forth in Subsection (a) above, may be extended for a period not to exceed six months, provided that:

1. An application for extension is received prior to the expiration date of such permit;

2. The fee established bv the Board of Supervisors and set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule has been paid bv the applicant;

(3) An extension of a permit pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed to be issued under the oriainal building permit allocation, if subject to the provisions of Chapter 12.02 of this Code;

4. All other required permits. includina any discretionary approvals. remain valid or are dulv extended concurrentlv;

5. The work to be done under the permit continues to be consistent with the General Ian and all other Countv ordinances: and

6. The applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Building Official that good cause exists for extending the building permit.

Good Cause may include: (i) The existence of a development moratorium, imposed after approval of a permit. A development moratorium shall include a water or sewer moratorium, as well as other actions of public agencies other than the County, which regulate land use, development,

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or the provision of services to the land, which thereafter prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work authorized by such permit: and lii) A lawsuit which has been filed and is pending in a court of competent jurisdiction which prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work authorized by such permit. The permittee must apply for an extension within 30 days of the service of the initial petition(s) or complaint(s) in the lawsuit. An application for extension shall be acted upon within 40 days of its filing and may be approved if it is determined that the lawsuit does effectively, prevent, prohibit, or delay the building or work authorized by the permit. liii) Situations where extension is necessary to comply with County ordinances. (iv) Financial or other hardship when the permit holder has demonstrated a good faith effort to make progress in commencing or continuing construction. A written finding of the basis of this extension shall be preserved in the files of the iurisdiction. (VI To correct administrative error.

(d) Voided buildinrr permits. Voided building permits that have expired where no work has commenced shall not be reinstated if there is an underlying discretionary permit that has expired. Otherwise, voided building permits may be reinstated by the Building Official provided the following conditions are met:

li) An approved iob copy of the plans exists, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Building Official. lii) The proiect as constructed is consistent with the approved plans. (iii) Required inspections have been obtained based on the current state of construction. (iv) An application is received requesting reinstatement of the building permit and the processing fee set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule is paid. (v) The applicant is making a good faith effort to complete the proiect. (vi) The proiect is adequately secured and does not present a hazard to the s u rro u nd i ng pro pe rt i es .

12.10.340 Suspension or revocation.

The Buildina Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of an ordinance or regulation or the provisions of the above referenced codes.

12.10.345 Permits voided for non-payment.

If any person, firm or corporation obtains a permit under this chapter and pays the permit fee by check, and that check is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds, stop payment, or for any other reason, then said permit shall be suspended for a period not to exceed 3 months, after which time such permit shall be null and void and a violation may be issued. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3428, 1983)

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12.1 0.350 Fees.

la) General. Fees shall be assessed as set forth in the Santa Cruz Countv Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule.

(b) Exemption from Permit Fees. No permit fees shall be required to be paid by the County of Santa Cruz, School District, Special Districts, the State of California, or the United States Government, when work is being done on the official properties of such aqencies and is to be used for a governmental or educational purpose and where such work is not inspected by the Building Official. (Ord. 2714, 9/2/75; 3451 , 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 3721, 1/28/86: 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)

(( P r i . Whenever work for which a permit is required bv this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special inspection may be required before a permit may be issued for such work. In addition to the required permit fees, pavment of all accrued enforcement costs must be made prior to issuance of anv permit to correct a violation.

12.1 0.355 Inspections.

General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection bv the Building Official and the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved bv the Buildina Official.

Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of

paive authoritv to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other Santa Cruz Countv ordinances shall not be valid.

It shall be the dutv of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Buildina Official nor the Countv of Santa Cruz shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material reauired to allow inspection.

A survev of the lot may be required bv the Buildina Official to verifv that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.

[a) Inspection Record Card. Work requirina a pe rmit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the auent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the Buildina Inspector conveniently to make the required entries thereon regardina inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted bv the Buildina Official.

(b) Inspection Requests. It shall be the dutv of the person doinu the work authorized bv a permit to notifv the Buildina Official that such work is readv for inspection. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working dav before such

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inspection is desired. Such request may be in writina or by telephone at the option of the B u i Id i na Offici a I.

It shall be the dutv of the person reauestina anv inspections required either bv this code or the 2007 California Buildina Code. the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code to provide access to and means for inspection of the work.

(c) Approval Required. Work shall not be done bev ond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtainina the approval of the Buildina Official. The Building Official. upon notification. shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that that portion of the construction is satisfactow as completed or shall notifv the permit holder or an aaent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to complv with this code. Anv portions which do not complv shall be corrected and such Dottion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized bv the Buildinu Official.

There shall be a final inspection and approval bv the Building Official of all buildings, structures, plumbina. mechanical and or electrical permits when completed and readv for occupancy and/or use.

12.10.355 (d) Required Buildina Inspections. Reinforcina steel or structural framework of a part of a building or structure or anv plumbing. mechanical or electrical components shall not be covered or concealed without first obtainina the approval of the Building Official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire- resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

The Buildinu Official. upon notification, shall make the followina inspections:

1 I. Foundation inspection. T and required reinforcinu steel and any plumbina. mechanical or electrical components are in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job. except when concrete is readv-mixed in accordance with approved nationallv recognized standards. the concrete need not be on the job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood. additional inspections may be required bv the Bui Id i nu Official. 2. Concrete slab or under-floor insr>ect ion. To b e made after in-slab or under- floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, insulation and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before anv concrete is placed or floor sheathina installed, includina the subfloor. 3. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, framina. fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimnevs and vents are complete and the rouuh electrical wires, plumbina. and heating equipment and ducts are approved. 4. Wall Insulation inspection. To be made after frame inspection is approved and all wall insulation is in place. P

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5. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lathinu and wallboard, interior and exterior. is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished. 6. Attic and above ceilina insulation inspection. To be made after frame inspection is approved and all ceilina insulation is in place. 7. Final inspection. To be made after finish uradina and the buildina is completed and readv for occupancv.

le) Required Buildina andlor Propertv Service Equipment Inspect ions.

1. General. For all stand-alone plumbing. mechanical and electrical permits and all other buildinu and/or property service equipment for which a permit is required bv this code shall be inspected bv the Building Official. Building service equipment intended to be concealed bv a permanent portion of the buildina shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. Before anv propertv service equipment is buried or covered it shall be inspected bv the Buildina Official. When the installation of building and/or property service equipment is complete, a final inspection shall be made. Building and/or propertv service equipment reaulated bv the 2007 California Buildinu Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbinu Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall not be connected to the water. fuel or power supplv or sewer svstem until authorized bv the Building Official.

{f) Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the Building Official mav make or require other inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced bv the Countv of Santa Cruz.

[g ) Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee mav be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when inspections called for are not made.

This section is not to be interpreted as requirinu re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to complv with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of callinu for inspections before the job is readv for such inspection or re-inspection.

Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or othewise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readilv available to the inspector. for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested. or for deviating from plans requirina the approval of the Buildinu Official. To obtain a re-inspection. the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writinu and pay a 2-hour fee at the hourlv rate adopted in the fee schedule. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.

{h) Special Inspections. In addition to the inspections required above, the owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner's aaent shall emplov one or more special

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inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction as detailed in Section 1704 of the Building Code.

EXCEPTION: The Building Official mav waive the requirement or the emplovment of a special inspector if the construction is of a minor nature.

12.10.360 Structural Obse rvation.

Structural observation shall be provided when so designated bv the architect or enuineer of record, or when such observation is specificallv required bv the Building Official.

The owner shall emplov the enaineer or architect responsible for the structural desiun. or another enuineer or architect designated bv the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design. to perform structural observation as defined in this section. Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writina to the owner’s representative. special inspector, contractor and the Building Official. The structural observer shall submit to the Building Official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identifving anv reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge. have not been resolved.

Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibilitv for the inspections required bv Section 12.1 0.355 (d) of this Chapter, Section 1704 of the California Building Code. or other sections of California Buildinu Code or this Chapter.


(a) Enerav Connections. Persons shall not make connections from a source of enerav. fuel or power to building service equipment or other service equipment which is regulated by this and for which a permit is required. until approved bv the Buildina Official.

/b) Temporary Connections. The Buildina Official mav authorize the temporary connection of 1 of testing the service equipment. or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. or for construction purposes after first obtainina a building permit.

12.1 0.370 Certificate of Occupancv.

3 change in the existing occupancv classification of a buildina or structure or portion thereof be made until the Buildina Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein.

EXCEPTION: Grouo R? Division 3 and Group U Occupancies.

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presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz shall not be valid.

(b) Chanue in Use. Chanaes in the character or use of a buildinu shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code.

(c) Certificate Issued. After the Buildina Official insDects the buildina or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced bv the Countv of Santa Cruz, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

I. The buildinu permit number. 2. The address of the buildina. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the buildina has been inspected for

compliance with the requirements of this code for the aroup and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

6. The name of the Building Official.

(d) Temporary Certificate. If the Buildina Official finds that substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a buildina or portion thereof before the same is completed. a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a buildina or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire buildina or structure.

(e) Postinu. The certificate of occupancv shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except bv the Buildina Official.

(f) Revocation. The Buildina Official mav. in writina. suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information. or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of an ordinance. regulation or the provisions of this code.

12.10.375 Regulations for moving buildings and structures.

la) Permit Required. No person or persons shall move or cause to be moved any building or structure without first obtaining a moving permit from the Building Official.

fb) Application--Fee. An application shall be filed with the Building Official, along with a fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, showing the existing location of the structure to be moved, together with the proposed location A d sse. . . .

(c) Compliance with Building Code and Zoning-Permit Issuance. If the proposed location and use comply with zoning regulations and all other County regulations, the Building Official shall issue the permit. The Building Official may require an inspection before issuing the moving permit, and may require the applicant to obtain a building permit to make the structure conform

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to such provisions of this Chapter as the Building Official deems appropriate, before issuing the moving permit. Additionally, the moved building must comply with Section 3408 of the 2007 California Building Code. (Ord. 2459, 7/19/77; 3428, 8/23/83)

12.10.380 Emerqency permits.

(a) Emergency building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical permits may be granted at the discretion of the Building Official for repair or reconstruction of structures damaged or destroyed as a result of a natural disaster or to prevent imminent danuer to occupants or propertv. The work authorized by the permit shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter.

/b) Work authorized by the emergency permit shall commence within 45 days, and be completed within 90 days, of the permit issuance unless an extension is granted by the Building Official.

IC) The emergency work is considered to be temporary until a regular permit is granted unless the requirement for a regular permit is waived by the Buildina Official. Within 90 days of emergency permit issuance the property owner or his or her agent shall apply for the regular buildina, electrical, plumbing andlor mechanical permit. (Ord. 4030, 1 1 /21/89)

PART IV. AUTHORITY AND ENFORCEMENT

12.10.410 Enforcement

The Building Official and his or her delegated subordinates, pursuant to the provisions of Section 836.5 of the Penal Code of the State of California, are hereby authorized to arrest a person without a warrant whenever they have reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed a misdemeanor which is a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Upon making such an arrest, the Building Official or his or her delegated subordinate shall prepare a citation and release the person arrested pursuant to Section 853.6 of the Penal Code of the State of California, the provisions of which are hereby adopted by reference as part of this Section. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3428, 1983)

12.1 0.41 5 Creation of an enforcement aaency

There is hereby established in the County of Santa Cruz a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the Buildina Official.

Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” ‘‘Building Official,” “chief inspector,” “authority having iurisdiction,” or other similar designation is used herein, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official designated by the authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

12.10.420 Powers and Duties of Buildina Official

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(a) General. The Buildina Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes. the Building Official shall have the powers of a law enfo rcemen t off ice r.

The Building Official is herebv authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Buildina Official shall have the authoritv to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations. policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specificallv provided for in this code.

/b) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authoritv. the Buildina Official mav appoint such number of technical officers, plan reviewers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Buildina Official may deputize such inspectors or emplovees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement aaencv.

(c) Riuht of Entry. When necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or when the Buildina Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in anv building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the building or premises unsafe. danaerous or hazardous. the Building Official may enter the buildina or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code. provided that if such building or premises be occupied, that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such buildina or premises be unoccupied, the Buildinu Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the buildina or premises and request entry. Should entry be refused, the Buildina Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided bv law to secure entry.

[d) Stop Orders. When work is beina done contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented throuah the enforcement of this code. the Building Official mav order the work stopped bv notice in writina served on persons engaued in the d o w authorized bv the Building Official to proceed with the work.

(e) Occupancv Violations. When a building or structure or buildina and/or propertv service equipment therein reaulated by this code is beinu used contrary to the provisions of such codes. the Buildina Official mav order such use discontinued by written notice served on anv person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed bv the Buildina Official after receipt of such notice to make the structure. or portion thereof, or buildina and/or propertv service equipment complv with the requirements of such codes.

/f) Authoritv to Disconnect Utilities. The Buildina Official or the Buildina Official’s authorized representative shall have the authoritv to disconnect a utilitv service or enerav supplied to the building, structure or building and/or propertv service equipment therein reuulated bv this in

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case of emeraencv where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or propertv. The Building Official shall whenever possible notify the servina utilitv. the owner and occupant of the buildinu. structure or building and/or propertv service equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notifv such serving utilitv. owner and occupant of the building, structure or buildina and/or property service equipment. in writinu, of such disconnection immed iatelv thereafter.

Authoritv to Co ndemn Buildina Sew ice andlor Propertv Equipment. When the Building Official ascertains that building and/or propertv service equipment reaulated in this code has become hazardous to life, health or property. or has become insanitary. the Building Official shall order in writinu that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. Defective building and/or propertv service equipment shall not be maintained after receivinu such notice. When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected. a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefore shall be given within 24 hours to the servina utilitv. the owner and occupant of such building. structure or premises. When any buildina and/or property service equipment is maintained in violation of this code and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section. the Building Official shall institute appropriate action to prevent. restrain, correct or abate the violation.

(h) Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shall not make connections from an energv, fuel or power supplv nor supplv eneruv or fuel to building and/or property service equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected bv the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued bv the Building Official until the Buildina Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

li) Liabilitv. The Building Official charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharue of his or her duties. shall not therebv be rendered personallv liable for damaae that mav accrue to persons or propertv as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the assiuned duties. A suit brought against the Building Official or emplovee’s of the Countv of Santa Cruz because of such act or omission performed bv the Building Official or emplovee in the enforcement of the provisions of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agencv shall be defended bv the Countv of Santa Cruz until final termination of such proceedings. and any judament resulting there from, shall be assumed bv this jurisdiction. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibilitv of any person ownina. operatina or controllina a building, structure or buildina and/or propertv service equipment therein for damaues to Dersons or property caused bv defects. nor shall the code enforcement agencv or the Countv of Santa Cruz be held as assuming such liability bv reason of the inspections authorized bv this code or permits or certificates issued under this code. The Building Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action. suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.

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[j) Alternate Materials. Methods 0 f Desian And Methods 0 f Const ruction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, method of desian or method of construction not specifically prescribed bv this code. provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized bv the Buildina Official.

The Buildina Official mav approve an alternate. provided the Buildina Official finds that the proposed desiun is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is. for the purpose intended. at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitabilitv. strenuth. effectiveness. fire resistance. durabilitv. safetv and sanitation.

The Buildina Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate claims that mav be made reaardina its use. The details of an action aranting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Buildina and Safety Division (See also Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Buildina Code).

[k) Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of this code. the Buildina Official mav require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified bv this code or bv other recoanized test standards. In the absence of recoanized and accepted test methods. the Buildina Official shall determine test procedures. Tests shall be made by an approved aaencv. Reports of such tests shall be retained bv the Buildinu Official for the period required for the retention of public records.

(I) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The Buildina Official may request. and shall receive. the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the Countv of Santa Cruz so far as is required in the discharae of the duties required bv this code or other pertinent laws or o rd i na nces.

12.1 0.425 Abatement of Structural and Geolosic Hazards.

General. Pursuant to Section 101.8.1 of the 2007 California Buildina Code. the Countv of Santa Cruz has adopted the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danaerous Buildinas to regulate hazardous buildings and geolouic hazards in the Countv.

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Danqerous BuildinQs promuluated by the International Code Conference is amended as follows:

(a) The Code is retitled to read: UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF STRUCTURAL AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS.

/b) Section 201 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

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la). Administration The Planning Director or desiclnee is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and to administer the abatement process. The Planning Director or designee shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The Building Official is responsible for making determinations as to whether buildings, structures, or portions thereof, are dangerous and unsafe. The County Geologist is responsible for making determinations as to whether, due to geoloqic conditions, such conditions render a site, building, structure, or portions thereof, dangerous and unsafe.

(c) Section 202 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Whenever, in the iudgment of the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee, it appears after inspection that a building or portion thereof is dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance: and/or whenever, in the iudgment of the Planning Director, it appears after inspection that a building or portion thereof is rendered dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance as the result of geologic conditions on a site; the Planning Director or designee may initiate proceedings to abate the public nuisance by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 401 of this code.

(d) Section 205 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a) General. The Hearing Officer(s) provided by the Board of Supervisors as established under Section I .I2070 of the Santa Cruz County Code shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Planning Director, or the Planning Director’s designee, relative to the application and interpretations of this code. The Hearing Officer(s) shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with copies to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Director. Appeals to the Hearing Officer shall be processed in accordance with Section 501 of this Code. Copies of all rules or regulations used in the conduct of these hearings shall be made available to the public by the Planning Department. fb) Limitations on Authority. The Hearing Officer(s) shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Officerk) be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

(e) Chapter 4 is retitled to read: NOTICES AND ORDERS OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR

[f) Paragraph 401.1 of Section 401 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

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(a) Commencement of Proceedinas. Whenever, in the iudgment of the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee, it appears from an inspection that a building or site is dangerous as defined in Section 302, and constitutes a public nuisance, the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee may commence proceedings to cause the repair, vacation or demolition of the building, structure or site according to the procedures set forth in this Section.

(a) Paraaraph 5 of Section 401.2 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(b)5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building or site may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Planning Director or designee to the Hearing Officer, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the Planning Director within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order: and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.

(h) Section 402 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

If compliance is not had with the order within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the Planning Director or designee may file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifyincl (i) that the building or site or portion thereof is dangerous and (ii) that the owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished andlor the geologic conditions mitigated to a level acceptable to the County so that it no longer exists as a dangerous building or site or portion thereof on the property described in the certificate, the Planning Director or designee shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building or site or portion thereof is no longer dangerous, whichever is appropriate.

(i) Section 403 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Whenever a dangerous building, structure or site is ordered to be repaired, the owner shall either secure the building, structure or site from unauthorized entry, repair the building, structure or site in accordance with the current building code or demolish the building or structure at the option of the building owner.

li) Section 501.1 --General of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a) Form of Appeal. Any person entitled to service under Section 401(c) may appeal from any notice and order or any action of the Planning Director, or the Planning Director‘s designee, under this code by filing at the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department a written appeal containing:

1. A heading with the words: “Before the Hearing Officer of the Countv of Santa C ruz . ”

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2. A caption reading “Appeal of participating in the appeal. 3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order. 4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. 5. A brief statement in ordinary and precise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or othetwise set aside.

addresses. 7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of periury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal. The appeal shall be filed within 20 days from the date of the service of such order or action of the Planning Director or designee: provided, however, that if the building or structure or site is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adiacent propertv and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 404, such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of service of the notice and order of the Planning Director or designee.

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(b) Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this Section, the Planning Director or designee shall submit it at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Officer. IC) Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Officer shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Such date shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the date the appeal was filed with the Planning Department. Written notice of the time and place of the hearinq shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the Hearing Officer either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.

(k) Section 504 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Except for vacation orders pursuant to Section 404, enforcement of any notice and order of the Planning Director or designee issued under this code shall be stayed during the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed. 12. Chapter 6 is hereby deleted. 13. Chapter 7 is retitled to read: Enforcement of the Order of the Planning Director or the Hearing Officer

(I) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 701 of the Uniform Code are hereby amended to read:

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la) General. After any order of the Planning Director or designee or the Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor. jb) Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order of the Planning Director or designee or Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code becomes final, the person whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such an order, the County may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under Subsection (a) of this section, (ii) proceed with abatement action pursuant to Section 701 et sea., or (iii) institute any appropriate legal action to abate such building or site as a nuisance.

(m) Subparaqraphs 1 ,2 and 3 of paraaraph 701.3 of the Uniform Code are hereby amended to read:

(c) 1. The Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee may cause the building or site described in such notice and order to be posted at each entrance thereto a notice commensurate with the degree of hazard. 2. The finding and order shall remain in effect until the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the Planning Director or designee have been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code. 3. The Planning Director or designee may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, cause the building or site to be repaired to the extent necessary to correct the conditions which render the building or site dangerous as set forth in the notice and order: or, if the notice and order required demolition, to cause the building or site to be sold and demolished or demolished and the materials, rubble and debris therefrom removed and the lot cleaned. Any such repair or demolition work shall be accomplished and the cost thereof paid and recovered in the manner hereinafter provided in this code. Any surplus realized from the sale of any such building or site, or from the demolition thereof, over and above the cost of demolition and of cleaning the lot, shall be paid over to the persons lawfully entitled thereto.

jn) Section 504 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Upon receipt of any application from the person required to conform to the order and by agreement of such person to comply with the order if allowed additional time, the Plannina Director or Planning Director’s designee may grant an extension of time, not to exceed an additional 120 days, within which to complete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition, if the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation imminently dangerous to life or property. The Planning Director’s or designee’s authority to extend time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation or demolition of the premises and will not in any way affect the time to appeal the notice and order.

(0) Subsection 802.1 of Section 802 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

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(a) General. The Board of Supervisors shall establish a special revolving fund to be designated as the repair and demolition fund. Payments shall be made out of said fund upon the demand of the Planning Director or designee to defray the costs and expenses which may be incurred by the County in doing or causing to be done the necessary work or repair or demolition of dangerous buildings, structures or sites.

/Editorially amended during Supp. 1 I: Ord. 3949, 9/20/88: 4202, 6/2/92: 4348, 1/24/95: 4496- C, 8/4/98: 4547, 6/8/99; Ord. 4632 6 1, 8/14/01: Ord. 4682 6 2, 10/1/02; Ord. 4839 5 2, 10/24/06)


(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve or maintain any building or structure or to cause, permit, aid, abet or furnish any equipment or labor for such work; unless either (1 ) a building permit has first been obtained for each building or structure from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work: or (2) the work is exempt from the requirements for a permit by the provisions of Subsection 12.10.070(b) of this Chapter.

/b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to proceed with work on a building or structure under a building permit beyond the work authorized by a previous inspection or without first obtaining the inspection approvals required by Sections 12.1 0.255 of this Chapter.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert or demolish any building or structure or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the adopted California Building Code.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or occupy a building or structure for any type of occupancy or to cause, permit, aid or abet the same without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official where required bv Section 12.10.370 of this Chapter.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to change the character of any occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancy without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official where required bv Section 12.1 0.370 of this Chapter.

(f) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, reconstruct, install, relocate, alter or maintain any building or structure or accessory buildina or structure, any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing equipment, fuel gas equipment and installations or fire protection equipment or installations of or within a mobile home park or within a mobile home lot or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work unless (1) a written construction permit has been first obtained from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work; or (2) the

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work is exempt from the requirements for a written construction permit by the provisions of Section 1026 of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

( g ) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to locate or install a manufactured home on any site for the purpose of human habitation or occupancy as a dwelling or to cause, permit, aid or abet such location or installation unless a building permit has first been obtained from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such location or installation. (See 6 8 2 and 13.10.683 of the Santa Cruz County Code.)

(h) It shall be unlawful for anv person. firm or corporation to erect. install. alter. repair, relocate. add to. replace. use. or maintain anv mechanical. plumbing and electrical system or to cause. permit. aid or abet such work contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbina Code, or the 2007 California Electrical Cod e.

fi) It shall be unlawful for any person. firm, or corporation to install, add to, alter. reconstruct, relocate. replace. or repair any mechanical. plumbina and electrical system or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work unless;

L t h e appropriate permit has first been obtained from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work: or

2. the work is exempt from the requirements for a permit under the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbina Code, or the 2007 California Electrical Code.

(i) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly do, cause, permit, aid, abet or furnish equipment or labor for any work in violation of a stop work notice from and after the date it is posted on the site until the stop work notice is authorized to be removed by the Building Official. (Ord. 3451-A, 89/23/83)

/k) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to occupy any space for which a building permit has been issued by the Building Official until a final inspection has been performed and the building or work is found to comply with all codes and ordinances. (Ord. 3721, 1/28/86).

This Subsection does not apply to permits for interior remodel or renovation of existing interior spaces.

(I) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to locate, re-locate, install or continue to service, any propane or liquid gas to any structure, appliance or other device which has not been approved for connection by the Building Official. (Ord. 3721, 1/28/86)

(m) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, bridge, or structure in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz, State of California, or to cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the codes adopted hereby. (Ord . 4389A, 4/2/96)

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12.10.435 Appeals

All appeals of actions taken pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be made in conformance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 12.12. The Buildina and Fire Code Appeals Board shall have no authoritv relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96)

SECTION Ill

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared u nconst i t ut iona I.

SECTION IV

This Ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2008.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz this day of , 2007, by the following vote:

AYES: SUPERVISORS NOES: SUPERVISORS ABSENT: SUPERVISORS ABSTAI N : S U PERVISORS

CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

ATTEST: Clerk of the Board

APPROVED AS TO FORM: County Counsel

Copies: Planning County Counsel

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Key: Underlined text is text currently existing in 12.10. Double-underlined text is new text. Bold underline represents text that is new to 12.1 0 and is also an amendment to the 2007 Building Standard Codes. Text boxes with regular type annotate changes to 12.10, including text that has been deleted or relocated. Text boxes with italics include the findings required for local amendments.

ORDINANCE NO.



SECTION I

Chapter 12.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION II

Chapter 12.1 0 of the Santa Cruz County Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 12.10


Notes on organization of Chapter: Chapter 12.1 0 has been reorganized to be more “user-friendly” and to include additional administrative provisions that were previously included in the California Building Code and incorporated by reference into Chapter 12.1 0. The chapter has been divided into 3 parts. Existing sections in 12.1 0 have been renumbered, and new sections have been added as part of the chapter reorganization.

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12.10.11Q Purpose of chaoter.

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12.10.15Q Definitions.


Part II added as part of chapter reorganization. Sections have been part of Chapter reorganization.

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12.10.21 Q 2007 California Building Standards Codes adopted by reference.

12.1 0.21 1 Application of adopted Bu ildina Standa rds Codes to ex istina buildinas.

fi ~ ~ 1 Changed title of section from Uniform Building Code to California Building Code

12.10.216 Swimmina Pool enclosures amendment o f 2007 Ca lifornia Bu ildina Cod e adopted.

12.10.217 -p Appendi I. ni in a

New section to adopt mandatory grading appendix.

12.10.225 2007 California Historical Buildina Code a d o p u

12.10.230 2007 California Mechanical Code adopted.

12.10.235 2007 California Plumbing Code adopted.

1 2 . 1 0 . 2 4 0 E l e c t r i c a l Code adopted.

Changed titles of above chapters to refer to correct code. Renumbered sections.

12.10.245 2007 Ca lifornia Enerav Code adogted,

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m a J & 2.1 0. , i xistina Bu ildina Code adopted.

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This California Energy Code and the California Existing Building Code are part of the 2007 Building Standards Code, and were not adopted previously in Chapter 12.10.

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Part I I I covers administrative provisions for permits and applications. Most of these provisions were previously included in the California Building Code, and incorporated by reference as part of Chapter 12.10. Since these administrative provisions are no longer included as part of the Building Code, they are included as part of Chapter 12.1 0. The Chapter has been reorganized to accommodate the inclusion of the administrative p rovi s io n s .


12.10.315 Work exempt from permit.


12.10.325 Architect o r e n g ineero f reco rd.

1 2.10.330 Permit lssua nce.


12.10.340 Suspe nsion or revocation.

12.10.345 Permits voided for non-pavment,

12.10.350 Fees.

12.10.355 lnspectio ns.

12.1 0.360 Structural Obse rvation,

12.10.365 Connection to ut i I ities.

12.1 0.370 Cert ificate of Occunancv.

12.10.375 Regulations for movina buildinqs and structures.

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1 2.10.380 Emeraency Permits.



12.10.415 Creation of a n enforcement aaency,

12.10.420 Powers and Duties of Bu ildina Official.

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12.10.435 Appeals.

PART I. TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1 This part added as part of the chapter reorganization.

This Chapter shall be known as the Buildincr Code of the County of Santa Cruz, and may be cited bv such title. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83: 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1 /9/90)


The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, site preparation and construction, alteration, repair. aualitv of materials, use and occupancv. location. moving and maintenance of all buildings, structures and/or propertv service equipment within this County and certain equipment specif ica I I y regulated herein , including installation , add it ions , alteration, and repairs of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. This Chapter also contains local administrative, oraanizational and enforcement rules for such activities in the Countv of Santa Cruz. (See other Chapters in Title 12 for additional administrative provisions relating to buildina construction and related activities in Santa Cruz Countv.)(Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)


Any building or structure located on any land embraced in any unincorporated area of the Countv shall be automatically subiect to the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96) (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75: 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83: 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90).

Language modified to make it clear that provisions of the Chapter apply to all properties in the unincorporated area of the county, regardless of how lot was created. 4

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Amendments moved here from later in chapter

All Amendments to this Chapter shall be initiated by the Board of Supervisors. If a hearina of a proposed amendment is considered by the Board of Supervisors to be in the best interests of the people, the Board may fix a time and place for hearing and direct that the substance of the proposed amendment be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County, said publication to be at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the hearing. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3428, 8/23/83)

12.10.140 Voluntarv compliance of exempted persons.

Any owner of a building exempted from the provisions of this Chapter may obtain the service of the Building Official by applying for a building permit and paying the customary fees. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83: 3428, 8/23/83: 4043, 1211 2/89: 4047, 1/9/90)


General. Whenever in any of the Codes adopted hereby the following names or terms are used, such name or term shall have the meaning ascribed to it by this section. If the same term is defined in Chapter 2 of the 2007 California Buildina Code. then the definition in this Chapter shall prevail. For any terms defined expresslv for a particular chapter or section of the Building Standard Codes adopted herebv. such terms shall have the meaninus ascribed to them as in those chapters.

Reason for additional language: To explain when definitions in this Chapter will take precedence, and when definitions in the Building Standard Codes will prevail.

Building Official. “Building Official,” “Chief Building Inspector,” “Chief Electrical Inspector,” “C h i ef Me c h a n i ca I I n s pecto r , ” “C h i ef PI u m b i ng I n s pe cto r, ” “Ad m i n i st ra t i ve Aut ho ri t y , ” a n d a I I other terms and designations indicating the person authorized and directed to carry out, enforce, and exercise government rights, privileges, and duties shall, unless expressly indicated otherwise, mean the Building Official and his or her duly authorized deputies, assistants and inspectors. The “Building Official” is the Planning Director or his or her a R po i nted d esia nee.

I I Changed definition of Building Official to refer to the Planning Director.

Buildina and Fire Code Appeals Board . The appeals board established bv the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, as authorized bv Section 108.8 of the California Buildina Code and as established bv Chapter 2.100 of the Santa Cruz Countv Code.

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Building-uv Service Equipment refers to the plumbina. mechanical. electrical and elevator equipment includinu pipina. wiring. fixtures and other accessories which provide sanitation , I iu hti ng , heati nu, ventilation, coo I i na , ref riae ratio n , f i re-f ig hti ng and transportation facilities essential to the occupancy of the buildina or structure for its desianated use.

New definition added for building and or property service equipment as referred to in this chapter.

I Definition of Bridge deleted, since the term is not used in this chapter.


City Clerk. County Clerk: Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.


Commencement of Work. Shall be the completion of the first permanent work (not includinq wells, septic tanks, wading or temporary power poles). Said permanent work shall include footing and foundation materials such as poles, cassions, etc., signed off by the building inspector with the concrete to be poured within five (5) days.

Fire Chief. The Chief Officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction. or a dulv authorized auent.

Definition of “housing act” deleted, since the term is not used in this chapter.


Structure. That which is built or structured, as edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. (Ord. 2174, 9/2/75; 2506, 11/22/77; 3428, 8/23/83; 3451-A, 8/23/83; 4047, 1/9/90; 4202, 6/2/92)

1 Reference omitting agricultural bridges from definition of structure deleted.

Valuation or Value. as applied to a building and its buildina service equipment, shall be as noted in the Countv of Santa Cruz Planning Department’s adopted Fee Schedule. For purposes of calculating square footaae refer to the definition of Area, Buildina in section 502.1 of the 2007 California Buildina Code.

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ART II. ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS

1 This part is added as part of the reorganization of the Chapter.

12.1 0.21 0 Codes adopted bv reference.

For the purpose of establishing proper regulations for Building Construction and for installation of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems, the following Codes or portions thereof hereinafter set forth, and any appendix or portion thereof that has been specifically adopted by a state agency or the County of Santa Cruz, are hereby adopted and made a portion of this Chapter by reference without further publication or posting thereof. Except as othewise specifically provided in this chapter, each and every provision, section, table, diagram, illustration, figure, phrase, and paragraph thereof are hereby adopted in the same manner as though set forth in full. Two copies of each of the adopted Codes are and shall be maintained on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and one copy of each shall be maintained in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

12.10.21 5. 2007 California Buildins Code adopted.

The Building Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code, also known as Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, includina those appendices or portions thereof specificallv adopted bv a state aaencv or specificallv adopted bv the ordinance codified in this section. but excluding other appendices, subiect to the following changes and exceptions:

Corrected code references. Reworded language. Reference to the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings relocated to Part IV, Section 12.10.425.

[a) Administrative amendment - Work exempt from permits. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.2 of the 2007 California Buildina Code and referred to in Chapter 1, Section 108.4.1 of

the 2007 California Building Code. is herebv deleted. For list of exemDt work. see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.

(b) Administrative amendment - Appea Is Board. Section 108.8 of the 2007 California Buildinq Code, entitled “Appeals Board”. is deleted. (See Chapter 12.12 and Chapter 2.1 00 of the Santa Cruz Countv Code.)

Section 108.8 of the 2007 CBC is an administrative provision that stipulates the composition and duties of the local appeals board. Chapter 2.100 of the Santa Cruz County Code already contains local provisions for the local appeals board.

IC) Administrative amendment I Definition of St ructure fo r Sect ion 1802. Section 1802.1 of the 2007 California Buildinu Code, is amended to read as follows:

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General. Foundations and soils investiuations shall be conducted in conformance with Sections 1802.2 throuah 1802.8. Where reauired bv the Buildina Official. the classification and investigation of the soil shall be made bv a reaistered design professional.

Definitions. The followina words and terms shall. for the txmoses of this section. have the mea n i nus shown he rei n .

STRUCTURE. Anv of the followina:

A sinale-familv or multi-familv dwellina or habitable accessorv buildinq A commercial buildina. industrial buildina or critical facilitv An addition to anv of the above which is located on sloDes areater than 20%, located on fill. located in an area of Potential liauefaction, or located in a flood Plain, floodwav or coastal hiah hazard zone An addition to a sinale-familv or multi-familv dwellina or habitable accessorv buildina areater than 500 sauare feet An addition to a commercial buildina or industrial buildina areater than 250 sauare - feet Anv reoair. reconstruction. alteration. addition. or imtxovement of a habitable buildina that modifies or redaces more than fiftv (50) Percent of the total lenath of the exterior walls. exclusive of interior and exterior wall coverinas and the reolacinq of windows or doors without alterina their or>eninas. This allows a total modification or rePlacement of UP to fiftv (50) Percent. measured as described above, whether the work is done at one time or as the sum of multide m-oiects durina the life of the build inq The addition of habitable sDace to anv buildina. where the addition increases the habitable soace bv more than fiftv (50) Percent over the existina habitable sPace, measured in sauare feet. This allows a total increase of UP to fiftv (50) Dercent of the oriainal habitable soace of a buildina. whether the additions are constructed at one time or as the sum of multiDle additions durina the life of the buildinq An addition of anv size to a buildina that is located on a coastal bluff, dune, or in the coastal hazard area. that extends the existina buildina in a seaward direction Installation of a new foundation for a habitable buildinq The rePair. rePlacement. or ur>arade of an existina foundation of a habitable buildina that affects more than fiftv (50) Percent of the foundation (measured in linear feet for perimeter foundations. sauare feet for slab foundations. or fiftv (50) percent of the total number of Piers). or an addition to an existina foundation that adds more than fiftv (50) percent of the oriainal foundation area. This allows repair, ur>arade. or addition UD to fiftv (50) Percent. measured as described above, whether the work is Performed at one time or as the sum of multiPle Proiects durinq the life of the buildinq Anv chanae of use from non-habitable to habitable use, accordina to the definition of “habitable” found in Section 16.10.040 of the Santa Cruz Countv Code. or a chanae of use from anv non-critical facilitv to a critical facilitv Anv alteration of anv buildina Posted “Unsafe to OCCUPV” due to aeoloaic hazards Retainina walls which require a buildina Permit, retainina walls that function as a part of a landslide rer>air whether or not a buildina Permit is reauired. sea walls. and aravitv walls Bridaes

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Water tanks areater than 10.000 aallons Above around commercial storaae facilities for hazardous or flammable material . Anv other construction for which the Buildina Official deems a soils reDort is necessarv.

The definition of structure is added to this section because Section 1802 requires soils reports to be submitted for all “structures” in Seismic Design Category D, E or F. Unfortunately the only definition of structure in the Building Code is in Chapter 2, Section 202 and states “That which is built or constructed.” Rather than requiring a soils report for everything that is built or constructed (i.e. fences, sheds, etc.), we have identified what types of structures soils for which reports should realistically be required.

/d! Ad m in ist rative amend me nt - Definition of Public Pool for Sect ion 3102B. Section 31 02B of Chapter 31 B-Public Swimminu Pools- of the 2007 California Building Code is herebv amended to replace the definition of “Public Pool” to read as follows:

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Public Swimmina Pool means a swimmina ~ o o l oDerated for the use of the aeneral public with or without charae. or for the use of the members and auests of a grivate club. Public swimmina goo1 does not include a swimmina ~ o o l located on the arounds of a grivate sinale-familv home.

Finding: This is the new definition of “Public Swimming Pool” found in CBC Section 3 109 (regulations for private swimming pools). It is more comprehensive than the definition found in CBC Section 3102B and more appropriately belongs here in the public swimming pool regulations.

le) UWlC amendment. Section 704A.5.1 of Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is herebv amended to read as follows:

704A.5.1. Ancillary buildinas and structures. When required bv the enforcing agency, ancillary buildings and structures and detached accessory structures shall complv with the provisions of this chapter. The Buildina Official shall exemDt non-habitable accessorv structures 500 sauare feet or less in size from the reauirements of ChaDter 7A of the 2007 California Buildina Code. Drovided that there is as least a 20 foot seDaration between the structure and anv other structure. The Buildina Official shall also exemDt non-habitable accessorv structures areater than 500 sauare feet in size from the reauirements of ChaDter 7A of the 2007 California Buildina Code. Drovided that there is as least a 30 foot seDaration between the structure and anv other structure. All other non-habitable accessorv structures and all habitable accessorv structures shall comDlv with the Drovisions of Chagter 7A of the 2007 California Buildina Code.

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Finding: Because of the steep and remote topography of Santa Cruz County, more structures are at risk of wildfire exposure with the potential for an increase in structure loss and spread of wildfires. Therefore, it is necessary to require that certain non- habitable accessory structures and that all habitable accessory structures comply with the more restrictive requirements in Chapter 7A for building materials, systems and assemblies.

i f) Roofasse mblies ame ndme nts,

(1 1 Section 1505.1 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is herebv amended as follows:

1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A and. B m C . roof assemblies and roof coverinus required to be listed bv this Section shall be tested in accordance with ASTME 108 or UL 790.

Table 1505.1 a, shall be amended to read as follows:

For SI: 1 ft = 304.8mm. 1 square foot = 0.0929m2* a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.

(2) Section 1505.1.3 of the California Buildina Code shall be amended as follows:

15.5.1.3 Roof coverinas within all other areas. The entire roof coverina of every existing structure where more than 50% of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period. the entire roof coverina of every new structure. and any roof coverinu 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 a Class 6 B.

Reason for amendment: This amendment already exists in Chapter 12.1 0, but has been modified to fit the language of the 2007 California Building Code.

Finding: Because of the steep and remote topography of Santa Cruz County it is necessary to amend the requirements for roof coverings to eliminate Class C roofing to require more restrictive non-combustible materials.

a) Seismic amendments.

[ I ) Seismic amendment - Minimum base s heer.

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Section of 161 4 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is herebv amended as follows:

1614. I General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section.

1614.1.3 ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. Modifv ASCE 7 Section 72.8.7.7 bv amendinq Euuation 7 2.8-5 as follows:

CS = &€I4 0.044 Sns I 2 0.07 (Ea. 12.8-5)

Reason for amendment: Results from the 75% Draft of ATC-63, Quantification of Building System Performance and Response Parameters, indicate that tall buildings may fail at an unacceptably too low of a seismic level unless the minimum base shear level is increased to the value used in ASCE 7-02. Thus, it is recommended that the adoption of the minimum base shear is appropriate due to the recent research in PEER and the ATC 63 project. The conclusion suggested that the reduction of the base shear in the previous code led to a trend in which tall buildings had decreasing safety with increasing height. To minimize the potential increased fire-life safety associated with such a seismic failure of tall buildings, this proposed modification increases the minimum base shear level to be consistent with previous edition of the building codes. The propose amendment to the current ASCE 7 is very well supported by the engineering community. Both SEAOSC and other structural engineer organizations from the state level are in support of adopting the revised minimum base shear.

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Finding: Local Geological Conditions - The Santa Cruz County region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Due to the large numbers of buildings in this region as well as the increased fire-life safety associated with such a seismic failure, the proposed modification to have a higher minimum base shear consistent with previous edition of the building codes need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code.

1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section. 1614.1.7 ASCE 7. Section 12.12.3. Redace ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 as follows: 12.12.3 Minimum Buildina SeD aration. All structures shall be sec>arated from adioininq structures. SeDarations shall allow for the maximum inelastic rewonse disdacement IAM,. AM shall be determined at critical locations with consideration for both translational and torsional disdacements of the structure as follows:

AM = C d * , x (Eauation 16-54)

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where bmax is the calculated maximum disolacement at Level x as define in ASCE 7 Section 12.8.4.3.

Adiacent buildinas on the same orooertv shall be seDarated bv at least a distance A& where

and AMI and AM2 are the maximum inelastic resoonse disolacements of the adiacent buildinas.

Where a structure adioins a orooertv line not common to a Dublic wav, the structure shall also be set back from the orooertv line bv at least the disolacement. AM. of that structure.

Exceotion: Smaller seDarations or orooertv line setbacks shall be Dermitted when iustified bv rational analvses.

Reason for amendments: Section 12.1 2.3 of ASCE 7-05 including Supplement No. 1 does not provide requirements for separation distances between adjacent buildings. Requirements for separation distances between adjacent buildings, not structurally connected, were included in previous editions of the IBC and UBC. However, when ASCE 7-05 was adopted by reference for IBC 2006, these requirements were omitted. In addition, ASCE 7-05 defines (ax) in Section 12.8.6 to refer to the deflection of Level x at the center of mass. The actual displacement that needs to be used for building separation is the displacement at critical locations with consideration of both the translational and torsional displacements. These values can be significantly different.

This code change fills the gap of this inadvertent oversight in establishing minimum separation distance between adjoining buildings which are not structurally connected. The purpose of seismic separation is to permit adjoining buildings, or parts thereof, to respond to earthquake ground motion independently and thus preclude possible structural and non-structural damage caused by pounding between buildings or other structures.

Reference: 1. IBC 2000 Section 1620.3.6, Building Separations; IBC 2003 Section 1620.4.5,

B u i I d i n g Separations ; 2. “Recommended Lateral Force Requirements and Commentary, - Section

C108.2.11, Building Separations,” Structural Engineers Association of California, Sacramento, CA, 1999 Edition

3. CBC 2002 (UBC 1997) Section 1630.9.2, Determination of AM; Section 1630.1 0.1, General; and Section 1633.2.1 1 , Building Separations.

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Finding: Local Geological Conditions - The County of Santa Cruz region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Lorna Prieta Earthquake. The seismic separation is necessary to permit adjoining buildings, or parts thereof, to respond to earthquake. ground motion independently and preclude possible structural damage due to pounding between buildings and other structures. The need to incorporate this modification into the code will help to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code.

(3) Seismic amendment - Slender WaI I Desian. Section 1908.1 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is amended to read as follows and Section 1908.1 . I7 is added to Chapter 19 (Concrete) of the 2007 California Buildina Code to read as follows:

1908.1 General. The text of ACI 318 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1908.1 .I throuah 1903 . 1 . 1 5 1 908.1 .I 7.

1908.1 .I 7 ACI 318. Section 14.8. Modifv ACI 31 8 Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4 redacing eauation (I 4-7). (1 4-8) and (1 4-9).

I. Modifv eauation (14-7) of ACI 318 Section 14.8.3 as follows:

Icr shall be calculated bv Eauation (14-7). and Ma shall be obtained bv iteration of deflect ions.

(14-7)


2. Modifv ACI 31 8 Sec. 14.8.4 as follows:

14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-Dlane deflection. As. due to service loads. includina PA effects, shall not exceed Ic/l50.

If Ma, maximum moment at mid-heiaht of wall due to service lateral and eccentric loads, includina PA effects, exceed (2/3) Mcr, A s shall be calculated bv Eauation (14-8):

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(An -+Acr) (1 4-81

If Ma does not exceed (2/3) Mcr, As shall be calculated bv Eauation (14-9):

where:

Reason for amendments: Section 14.8 was introduced in ACI 318-99 based on requirements of the Uniform Building Code and experimental research and on the basis that design of slender wall must satisfy both strength and serviceability requirements. ACI 31 8-05 provision was found to grossly underestimate service load deflection. This update reduces the differences in serviceability provisions. The revision will essentially replace equations (1 4-8) and (1 4-9) with two new equations to reflect the UBC procedure for service load out-of-pane deflection. The proposed revision will be included in ACI 31 8-08.

Finding: Local Geological Conditions - The Santa Cruz County region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. The proposed modification to ensure that the design of slender wall must satisfy both strength and serviceability requirements need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in accordance with the scope and objectives of the International Building Code.

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[h) Shear wall amendments,

[I) Aspect ratios. Table 2305.3.4 of the California Building Code is amended as follows: The last row of Table 2305.3.4 and footnote ‘b’ to the table is herebv deleted.

(2) Summina shear capacities. Section 2305.3.9 of the California Buildina Code is amended to delete the exception.

(3) Shear walls sheathed with other materials. Section 2306.4.5 of the California Buildina Code is herebv deleted.

(4) Allowable Shear. Table 2306.4.5 of the California Buildina Code is herebv deleted.

( 5 ) Bracina. The text of Section 2308.9.3 is deleted and replaced with the followina:

2308.9.3 Bracina. Braced wall lines shall consist of braced wall panels. which meet the reauirements for location. tvpe and amount of bracina as shown in Fiaure 2308.9.3, specified in Table 2308.9.3(1) and are in line or offset from each other bv not more than 4 feet (1219 mm). Braced wall panels shall start not more than 12.5 feet (3810 mm) from each end of a braced wall line. Braced wall panels shall be clearlv indicated on the plans. Construction of braced wall Danels shall be bv one of the followina methods: 1. Wood boards of 5/8-inch (16 mm) net minimum thickness amlied diaaonallv on studs spaced not over 24 inches (610 mm) on center. 2. Wood structural panel sheathina with a thickness not less than 5/16-inch (7.9 mm) for 16-inch (406 mm) stud spacina and not less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) for 24-inch (61 0 mm) stud spacina in accordance with Tables 2308.9.3(2) and 2308.9.3(3). 3. Fiberboard sheathina 4-fOOt bv 8-foot (1219 mm bv 2438 mm) panels not less than 1/2-inch (1 3 mm) thick applied verticallv on studs spaced not over 16-inches (406 mm) on center when installed in accordance with Section 2306.4.4 and Table 2306.4.4. 4. Particleboard wall sheathina panels where installed in accordance with 2308.9.3(4). 5. Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16-inches (406 mm) on center installed in accordance with Section 2510. Limited to one-stow structures of R-3 and U-I occupancies. 6. Hardboard panel sidina when installed in accordance with Section 2303.1.6 and Table 2308.9.3( 5). For cripple wall bracina see Section 2308.9.4. For methods, 1. 2, 3. 4. 5 and 6. each braced wall panel must be at least 48-inches (1 21 9 mm) in lenath. coverina three stud spaces where studs are 16-inches (406 mm) apart and coverina two stud spaces where studs are spaced 24-inches (610 mm) apart.

Table 2308.12.4 In footnotes ‘b’ and ‘c’ of Table 2308.12.4, delete all references to “avpsum board”, “lath and plaster”. “Portland cement plaster”. and “aypsum sheathing boards”.

64 f6) Resistance to shear. Section 2505.1 is herebv deleted.

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Findings for amendments 12.10.215 (h) I through (h) 6: Local Geological Conditions - The Santa Cruz County region is a densely populated area having buildings constructed over and near a vast array of fault systems capable of producing major earthquakes, including but not limited to the recent 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake. Due to the experience that gypsum wall board, fiberboard, and gypsum plaster, and stucco did not perform well during seismic events in large numbers of buildings in this region and the increased risk associated with such a seismic failure, the proposed modification to have a higher minimum standard for braced wall panels need to be incorporated into the code to assure that new buildings and additions to existing buildings are designed and constructed in a manner that does not result in significant damage.

li) Accessibilitv amendment - Width Standards for Doorways. ExcePtion 7 of Section 1008.1 .I of ChaDter 10 of the 2007 California Buildina Code is herebv amended to read as follows: In other than Group R-I occupancies. the minimum widths for interior euress doors within a dwellina unit or sleepina unit that is not required to be adaptable or accessible as specified in Chapter I I A or 7 76, as applicable, shall be 30 inches clear width. If. and to the extent that. this Subsection is inconsistent with anv Provision of the California Buildina Code currentlv or hereafter adoDted bv the Countv of Santa Cruz. the more restrictive Drovisions shall Drevail.

The above amendment has been retained from the existing Chapter 12.10, but has been changed to reference the appropriate Section in the Building Code.

Finding: Santa Cruz County is comprised of many areas with steep slopes and is subject to a variety of geologic hazards including flooding, storm surge, landsliding and earthquakes. The County contains several fault zones including the San Andreas, Butano, Zayante, Corralitos Complex, and San Gregorio. The Loma Prieta Earthquake of 1989 was centered in Santa Cruz County and caused widespread damage to structures. Based on these topographic and geologic features in Santa Cruz County and the need for the public--including those with mobility issues--to quickly exit structures from all exits, a minimum 30-inch width for doorways, hallways and stairways is necessary.

Accessibility

Title 24 California Code of Regulations (State Building Code) Part 2, Chapter 11 B, Section 11 34B.2 requires that building owners, property owners, and commercial landlords make buildings and facilities accessible to persons with disabilities when performing renovation, structural repair, alterations, and additions to existing buildings and facilities. The provisions of Section 11 34B.2 also apply to alterations to portions of the facility that are outside areas serving the building, included but not limited to parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways. For the purposes of Section 1 134B.2, slurry sealing, top dressing, overlaying, repaving or replacing a parking lot shall constitute an alteration.

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Finding: The provisions of this section state that when alterations are made to facilities, then those facilities must comply with the requirements of Division IV relating to accessibility for existing buildings. However, the code is silent as to what constitutes an alteration of a facility. This language is added to clarify that for the purposes of this section, modifications to parking lots as described above constitute an alteration. This section does not amend the Building Standards, but merely clarifies the language in the Code.

/k) Special inspection for concrete footinas. Exception 1 of Section 1704.4 of the 2007 California Building Code is herebv deleted.

Special inspections were required in the previous building code for concrete footings of specified compressive strength greater than 2,500 pounds per square inch regardless of the type of footing.

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Findings: The County of Santa Cruz region is located in an area of high seismic activity due to the proximity to the Loma Prieta and Zayante fault zones with high probability for structural damage. Engineering designs employing isolated spread footings to resist those seismic forces are ofien designed with concrete compressive strength in excess of 2500 pounds per square inch and the code requires special inspection for continuous spread footings and will also require it for isolated footings.

12.10.216 Swimmina Pool enclosu res amendment.

Section 31 09-Swimmina Pool Enclosures and Safetv De vices- f the California Building Code is herebv deleted in its entiretv and replaced with Section 12.1 0.21 6 to read as follows:

la) ScoPe. The Provisions of this Section shall amlv to the desian and construction of barriers and entrapment avoidance devices for swimmina ~ools . spas and hot tubs located on the premises of Group R. Division 3 Occupancies.

1. Application to Facilities Reaulated bv Department of Social Services. This Section does not applv to anv facilitv reaulated bv the State Department of Social Services even if the facilitv is also used as a Private residence of the oDerator. Pool safetv in those facilities shall be reaulated pursuant to reaulations adoPted bv the State Department of Social Services.

/b) Definitions. For the purpose of this Section. certain terms. words and phrases are defined as follows:

AbovearoundlOn-Ground Pool. See definition of “Swimmina Pool.”

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Approved Safetv Pool Cover. A manuallv or Dower-operated safetv pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the ASTM. in compliance with Standard F 1346-91


ASME. The American Societv of Mechanical Enaineers.

ASTM. The American Societv for Testina and Materials.

Barrier. A fence, wall. buildina wall or combination thereof that completelv surrounds the swimmina pool and obstructs access to the swimmina pool.

Exit Alarm. A device or devices that make audible. continuous alarm sounds when anv door or window that permits access from a residence to the pool area. that is without anv intervenina barrier, is opened or is left aiar.

The CBC now requires that windows, in addition to doors, have exit alarms when there is no barrier between a residence and a pool.

Grade. The underlvina surface. such as earth or a walkina surface.

Hot Tub. See definition of “Spa. Nonself-Contained” and “Spa. Self-contained .” In-around Pool. See definition of “Swimmina Pool.”

Separation Fence. A barrier that separates all doors of a dwellina unit with direct access to a swimmina pool from the swimmina pool.

Spa, Nonself-Contained. A hvdromassaae pool or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities. desianed for immersion of users and usuallv havina a filter, heater and motor-driven blower. It mav be installed indoors or outdoors. on the around or on a sumortinu structure. or in the around or in a sumortina structure. A nonself-contained spa is intended for recreational bathina and contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep.

Spa. Self-contained. A continuous-dutv appliance in which all control, water- heatina and water-circulatina eauipment is an intearal part of the product, located entirelv under the spa skirt. A self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathina and contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep.

Swimmina Pool. Anv structure intended for swimmina or recreational bathina that contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep. This includes in-around, abovearound and on-around swimmina pools. and fixed-in-place wadina pools.

The CBC now defines the minimum depth of water to be considered a swimming pool or hot tub as 18” rather than the current 24”. This means that additional fairly shallow pools will be subject to ‘the regulations of this Section.

Swimmina Pool. Indoor. A swimmina pool that is totallv contained within a residential structure and surrounded on all four sides bv walls of said structure.

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Swimmina Pool, Outdoor. Anv swimmina pool that is not an indoor pool.

IC) Barrier Reauirements for Outdoor Swimmina Pools. An outdoor swimmina pool shall be provided with a barrier that shall be installed, inspected and approved Prior to Plasterina or fillina with water. The barrier shall comdv with the followina:

1. Heiaht of Barrier. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (1 524 mm) above arade measured on the side of the barrier that faces awav from the swimmina pool.

The minimum height of swimming pool fencing is changing in the CBC from 4 feet to 5 feet.

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2. Vertical Clearance. The maximum vertical clearance between arade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces awav from the swimmina pool.

3. Horizontal Members. When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1 143 mm) apart. measured between the tops. the horizontal members shall be placed on the pool side of the barrier.

4. Decorative Desian Work. Anv decorative desian work on the side awav from the swimmina pool. such as protrusions. indentations. cutouts or other phvsical characteristics. that could serve as hand holds or footholds. which renders the barrier easilv climbable, is prohibited.

5. Openinas. Openinas in the barrier shall not allow passaae of a 1%-inch-diameter l44.5 mm) sphere. excePt in the followina circumstances:

When vertical spacina between such openinas is 45 inches (1 143 mm) or more, the openina size mav be increased such that the passaae of a 4-inch- diameter (102 mm) sphere is not allowed: or For fencina comgosed of vertical and horizontal members. the sDacinq between vertical members mav be increased up to 4 inches (102 mm) when the distance between the tops of horizontal members is 45 inches (1 143 mm) or more.

6. Gaae of Chain Link Fence. Chain link fences used as the barrier shall not be less than 11 aaae.

7. Mesh Size of Chain Link Fence. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 inch sauare (57 mm sauare) unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openinas to no more than 1.75 inches (44 mm).

8. Access aates. Access aates shall complv with the reauirements of subsections 12.1 0.21 6 (d l throuah 12.1 0.21 6k)7 in addition to the followina:

Pedestrian access aates shall be self-closina and have a self-latchinq device; Where the release mechanism of the self-latchina device is located less than 60 inches (1 524 mm) from the bottom of the aate:

i.

ii.

i.

ii.

A. the release mechanism shall be located on the ~ o o l side of the barrier at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the aate. and

B. the aate and barrier shall have no openina areater than % inch (12.7 mm) within 18 inches (457) of the release mechanism.

The height of the release mechanism is changing from the current 54” to 60” in the CBC in response to the new 5-foot minimum fencing height require men t .

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iii. iv.

Pedestrian aates shall swina awav from the pool; Anv aates other than pedestrian access aates shall be eauiwed with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all times when not in use.

Wall as Part of Barrier. Where a wall of a Group R. Division 3 Occupancv dwellinq unit serves as part of the barrier and contains door or window openinas between the dwellina unit and the outdoor swimmina pool that provide direct access to the ~001, a separation fence meetina the reauirements of subsections 12.1 0.21 6(a) throuah 12.1 0.21 6W8 shall be provided. except when the Buildina Official apt3roves one of the fo I low i na a I te ma t ives :

i. Self-closina and self-latchina devices installed on all doors with direct access to the pool with the release mechanism located a minimum of 60 inches (1524 mm) above the floor: or An exit alarm installed on all doors and windows with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound continuouslv within seven seconds after the door or window and its screen. if present, are opened. and be capable of providina a sound pressure level of not less than 85 dBA when measured indoors at 10 feet (3048 mm). The alarm shall automaticallv reset under all conditions. The alarm svstem shall be eauiwed with a manual means, such as a touchpad or switch. to temporarilv deactivate the alarm for a sinale openina. Such deactivation shall last no lonaer than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches (1372 mm) above the threshold of the door or window. Exit alarms mav be batterv operated or mav be connected to the electrical wirina of the buildina; or Other means of protection. such as an approved safetv pool cover, mav be accer>table so lona as the dearee of protection afforded is not less than that afforded bv anv of the devices described above.

ii.

iii.

IO. Abovearound Pool as Part of Barrier. Where an abovearound pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on tor, of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps. then:

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II.

iii.

The ladder or steps shall be capable of beina secured. locked or removed to prevent access: or The ladder or steps shall be a barrier that meets the reauirements of subsections 12.10.21 6 ( d l throuah 12.10.21 6W8.. When the ladder or steps are secured. locked or removed. anv openinas created shall be protected bv a barrier comr>lvina with subsections 12.10.216~~~1 throuah 12.10.216(~)8.

id) Barrier Reauirements for Indoor Swimmina Pools. For an indoor swimmina ~oo l , protection shall complv with the reauirements of subsection 12.1 0.21 6W9.

(e) Barrier Reauirements for Spas and Hot Tubs. For a nonself-contained and self-contained spa or hot tub, protection shall complv with the reauirements of c, except in the followinq circumstance:

1. A self-contained spa or hot tub eauiwed with a listed safetv cover. 20 4 "

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[f) Entrapment Avoidance. Whenever a buildina permit is issued for the construction of a new swimmina pool or spa. the pool or spa shall meet all of the followina reauirements:

The entrapment avoidance regulations found in the CBC do not take into account the regulations of AB 2977--The Swimming Pool Safety Act of 2006. This State law supercedes the CBC provisions and the Building Standards Commission will be releasing an erratum correcting this oversight. Your Board previously adopted the provisions of AB 2977 into local ordinance and they are shown here.

1. Suction outlet. The suction outlet of the pool or spa for which the permit is issued shall be equipped to provide circulation throuahout the pool or spa, to include:

i. The swimmina pool or spa shall have at least two circulation drains per pump that shall be hvdraulicallv balanced and svmmetricallv plumbed throuah one or more “T” fittinas, and that are separated bv a distance of at least three feet in anv dimension between the drains; ii. Suction outlets that are less than 12 inches (306 mm) across shall be covered with anti-entrar>ment urates. as specified in the ASME/ANSI Standard A 11 2.1 9.8, that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openinas in the urates or similar protective devices shall be of a shape. area. and arranaement that would prevent phvsical entrapment and would not pose anv suction hazard to bat hers.

2. Atmospheric Vacuum Relief Svstem. All pool and spa sinale- or multide-outlet circulation svstems shall be eauimed with an atmospheric vacuum relief should arate covers located therein become missina or broken. Such vacuum relief svstems shall include at least one approved or enaineered method of the tvpe specified herein, as fo Ilows:

i. Safetv vacuum release svstems conformina to ASME A 11 2.1 9.1 7: or ii. Amroved aravitv drainaae svstem.

This new standard from the CBC is more restrictive than the in AB 2977 and is, therefore, added.

3. Pool Cleaner Fittinas. Where provided. vacuum or pressure cleaner fittinab) shall be located in an accessible r>osition(s) at least 6 inches (152 mm) and not areater than 12 inches (305 mm) below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the skimmer(s).

This new standard from the CBC is more restrictive than the language in AB 2977 and is, therefore, added.

4. Additional Backup Safetv Svstem. Anv backup safetv svstem that an owner of a new swimmina pool or spa mav choose to install in addition to the reauirements set forth in these subsections shall meet the standards as published in the document. “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Makina Pools and Spas Safer.” Publication Number 363, March 2005. United States Consumer Product Safetv Commission.

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5. Uoaradina Reauired. Whenever a buildina Dermit is issued for the remodel or mod i f i c a t i o n l of an existina swimmina ~oo l . spa or hot tub, the permit shall reauire that the suction outlet of the existina swimmina ~ o o l . spa or hot tub be uparaded so as to be eauimed with an anti-entrapment cover meetina current standards of the ASTM or the ASME.

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AB 382, effective January 1, 2008, changes the trigger for anti-entrapment retrofits from a building permit application for a remodel or modification of a house to a building permit application for a remodel or modification of a pool, spa or hot tub. This change will result in a marked reduction of retrofits triggered by building permit applications.

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la) Acmlicabilitv of Provisions. 1. If Built or Erected Prior to Auaust 14. 1992. Anv DroPertv owner of a residential

pool, spa or hot tub built or erected prior to Auaust 14, 1992 shall: i.

ii. iii.

Complv with the current barrier reaulations found in this Section, includina, but not limited to. obtainina anv reauired permits; The barrier shall be maintained in compliant condition; Prior to the sale of residential propertv containina a swimmina ~001. sDa or hot tub. the owner shall provide the buver with a written certification, prepared bv the Buildina Official or a certified home inspector, of compliance with the barrier reauirements of this Section.

2. If Built or Erected On or After Auaust 14, 1992. Anv propertv owner of a residential pool. spa or hot tub built or erected on or after Auaust 14, 1992 with a valid finaled buildina permit shall:

i. Maintain the DOOI, spa or hot tub in comDliance with the Code reauirements in effect when constructed or erected with the exception of 12.10.21 6 (a) 2 ii;

No additional upgrades to meet future building codes will be required.

ii. Notwithstandina its compliance with the Code reauirements in effect when constructed or erected. the owner of a residential swimmina pool without a barrier between the residence and the pool shall complv with the barrier reaulations in effect on Januarv I. 2007 includina, but not limited to, obtainina anv reauired permits;

Property owners who built a pool with a building permit between August 14, 1992 and January 1, 2007 and were not required to provide exit alarms are required to install door alarms only and not window alarms.

iii. Prior to the sale of residential propertv containina a swimmina pool, spa or hot tub. the owner shall provide the buver with a written certification, prepared bv the Buildina Official or a certified home inspector, of compliance with the barrier reauirements in effect when constructed or erected. with the

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exception of complvina with subsection 12.1 0.21 6(a)2ii if there is no barrier between the residence and the DOO~.

Findings: I . Section 3109 of the CBC contains two provisions that allow local jurisdictions to have alternative standards: a. 3 709.4.4.2. &“Any ordinance governing child access to pools adopted by a political subdivision on or before January I , 1997, is presumed to afford protection that is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the devices set forth in Items 1-4, inclusive.” Santa Cruz County has had such an ordinance since 1970. b. 3 709.4.4.5.3-Exempt facilities. “Any pool within the jurisdiction of any political subdivision that adopts an ordinance for swimming pool safety that includes requirements that are at least as stringent as this division.” Santa Cruz County, as part of adopting this ordinance, has revised our existing ordinance to include those requirements found in this Section that are more stringent than our existing regulations. 2. Section 3109.5 of the CBC does not include the language of AB 2977 (“Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2006’9, previously incorporated by Santa Cruz County, or AB 382. The text of these laws is included in this ordinance as well as the provisions of 3 109.5.2 and 3 109.5.4 that are more restrictive.

12.10.217 Appendix J of the California Buildina Code adopted.

New section to adopt mandatory grading appendix.


APPENDIX J

GRADING

SECTION JIOI GRADING

JIO1.1 Scope. The provisions of this Appendix &ap#ef applv to uradinu. excavation and ea rt h wo r k co n s t ru ct io n . i n c I u d j n a P e rm it . Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the soils enaineerina aeoloav report. the approved soils or enaineerina aeoloav report shall uovern. Where conflicts occur between this Appendix and the Countv Gradinu Reaulations or Erosion Control Ordinance. the Code section that is more restrictive shall applv.

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JIOI .I . I Certain sections of Armendix J have been modified to refer to the comtAementary sections of the Countv Gradina Reaulations (ChaDter 16.20) and Erosion Control ordinance {ChaDter 16.22). All other sections of Countv Code ChaDters 16.20 and 16.22 not sr>ecificallv cited in this Awendix are incomorated as a Part of this Armendix.


5101.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this chapter shall not applv to aradina, excavation and earthwork construction. including fills and embankments. in floodwavs within flood hazard areas established in Section 161 2.3 or in flood hazard areas where desian flood elevations are specified but floodwavs have not been designated. unless it has been demonstrated through hydrologic and hvdraulic analvses performed in accordance with standard enuineerina practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood.

SECTION J102 DEFINITIONS

J102.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this appendix d w h ~ . The terms. phrases and words ltst-ed used in this Section ! C-fi 16 . . 2C QW- 4&&te& shall have the indk&e& meaninas as indicated in this Section and in County Code Section 16.20.030

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since I977 and 7980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category.

All of the deleted definitions in Appendix J are the same as the definitions in the Grading Ordinance.

ECTION J103 PERMI TS REQU IRED

J103.1 Permits reauired. Except as exempted in Section J103.2. no grading shall be performed without first havina obtained a permit therefore from the Planning Department. A gradinu permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A ser>arate amroval shall be reauired for each site and shall be obtained as sDecified in Countv Code Section 16.20.040 - ‘‘Amroval Rewired”.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. Santa Cruz County processes its Grading Permits in conjunction with building permits but under a different administrative process.

J103.2 Exemptions. See Countv Code Section 16.20.050 -“Exemr>tions”. rn

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category.

For the exemptions, all of the exemptions listed are the same as the ones allowed in the Grading Ordinance.

SECTION 5104

PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUB MITTALS

J104.1 Submittal requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 105.3 Appendix Chapter 1 u &I ’ . the G rad i n a P e l n c I I o d Y S ect i o n 16.20.060 - “Ar>r>lication”.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. Our required application materials are much more rigorous that those deleted in this subsection.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. Our required application materials are much more rigorous that those deleted in this subsection.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since I977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. Soils reports are required except when deemed unnecessary by the Planning Director.

J104.4 Liquefaction studv. For sites with mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods (Sd greater than 0.5g as determined bv Section 1613. a studv of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided. and the recommendations incorporated in the plans.

Exception: A liquefaction studv is not required where the Building Official or Countv Geoloaist determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.

SECTION J105

INSPEC TION

J105.1 General. Inspections shall be governed by County Code Sections 12.10.355 and Section 1 6.20.200 and as indicated hereon.

J105.2 Special and Supplemental inspections. The special inspection requirements of Section 1704.7 shall applv to work performed under a grading permit where required by the Buildina Official.

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SECTION J106

EXCAVATIONS

5106.1 Maximum slope. See Countv Code Section 16.20.1 40 - “Desian Standards for Excavations”. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be no steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical (50 percent) unless the applicant furnishes a soils report iustifvina a steeper slope.

Exceptions: 1. A cut surface mav be at a slope of 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical (67 percent)

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It is adeauatelv protected against erosion.

It is no more than 8 feet f24Smm4 in height.

It is approved bv the Buildinu Official.

A cut surface in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (100 percent), if amroved bv the Buildina Official or Countv Geoloaist with amromiate aeotechnical and enaineerina aeoloav reDorts.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, we have made this section more stringent by requiring substantiation through the use of geotechnical and engineering geology reports.

SECTION 5107 FlLLs

J107.1 General. Unless otherwise recommended in the soils report. fills shall conform to provisions of this Section and with Countv Code Section 16.20.1 50 - “Desian Standards for Fills”

J107.3 Benchina. Where existing grade is at a slope steeper than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical (20 percent) and the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet (1521 KW) benching shall be provided in accordance with Figure J107.3. A kev shall be provided which is at least 10 feet W48-mm) in width and 2 feet RSl-@m& in depth.

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J107.5 Compaction. All fill material shall be compacted to 90 percent of maximum densitv as determined bv ASTM D 1557. Modified Proctor, in lifts not exceedina I 2 inches GM-mmj in depth.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since I9 77 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. In this case the corresponding language in the Grading Ordinance establishes a higher standard.

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SECT ION J 108 SETBACKS

J108.1 General. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the propertv lines in accordance with this section. Setback dimensions shall be horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the propertv line and shall be as shown in Fiaure J108.1, unless substantiatinu data is submitted justifving reduced setbacks

J108.2 Top of slope. The setback at the top of a cut slope shall not be less than that shown in Figure J108.1. or than is required to accommodate anv required interceptor drains, whichever is areater.

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Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. In this figure, we have changed the dimensions to reflect a more rigorous application of setbacks.

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slope from adverse effects of the gradina. additional protection. approved bv the Building Official. shall be included. Such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

1. Setbacks greater than those required bv Fiuure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retainina walls or similar construction.



ECTION JIO9 DRAINAGE AN D TERRACING

JlO9.1 General. Unless otherwise recommended bv a reaistered desian professional, drainaae facilities and terracing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section and Countv Code Section 16.20.1 70 - “Desian Standards for Drainaae :aci I it i es a nd Te rraces” .


J109.2 Terraces. Terraces at least 6 feet CB?Qiw@ in width shall be established at not more than 30-foot tW44-wW vertical intervals on all cut or fill slopes to control surface drainage and debris. Suitable access shall be provided to allow for cleaninu and maintenance.

Where more than two terraces are required, one terrace, located at approximatelv mid- height. shall be at least 12 feet G&%i%m& in width.

Swales or ditches shall be provided on terraces. Thev shall have a minimum gradient of 20 horizontal to 1 vertical (5 percent) and shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches (E RM) in thickness. or with other materials suitable to the amlication. Thev shall have a minimum depth of 12 inches B€%+wQ and a minimum width of 5 feet ( 1 5 2 M .

A sinule run of swale or ditch shall not collect runoff from a tributarv area exceeding 13,500 square feet (+%’$ (p rojected) without discharaing into a down drain.

J109.3 Interceptor drains. Interceptor drains shall be installed alona the top of cut slopes receiving drainage from a tributary width areater than 40 feet (’! 2 ’!%2 I?wTt). measured horizontallv. Thev shall have a minimum deDth of 1 foot @&--m& and a minimum width of 3 feet c915 M . The slope shall be approved bv the Buildina Official. but shall not be less than 50 horizontal to 1 vertical (2 percent). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less

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than 3 inches (7% W in thickness. or bv other materials suitable to the application and reinforced as required for drainaae terraces. Discharae from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be approved bv the Building Official.

J109.4 Drainaae across property lines. Drainaae across property lines shall not exceed that which existed prior to aradina. Excess or concentrated drainaae shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainage facilitv. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharue shall be prevented bv installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices.

SECTION JIIO EROSION CO NTROL

J110.1 General. See Countv Code ChaDter 16.22 - “Erosion Control”.

Finding: Due to the topographic and geologic characteristics of Santa Cruz County, the County has, since 1977 and 1980, respectively, maintained and implemented Grading and Erosion Control Ordinances that are equivalent to or, in many instances, more rigorous that certain sections of Appendix J. We have, therefore, deleted sections of Appendix J that fall within this category. In this case, the County’s Erosion Control Ordinance is much more stringent and specific in application than the Appendix.

ASTM Test Method for Laboratory J107.6 5 D Compaction Characteristics of Soil 1557- e01 (2,700 kN-m/m3)]

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12.10.225 California Historical Buildina Code adopted.

The 2007 California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is herebv adopted by reference, and applies to the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of qualified historical buildings or structures. Historical buildings or structures which are included on the Historic Resources Inventory adopted by the Board of Supervisors are hereby “qualified” to use the State Historic Building Code. (Ord. 3505, 4/12/84; 4387, 11/21/95; 4547, 6/8/99: Ord. 4682 6 3, 10/1/02)


The Mechanical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, also known as Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this Section, but excluding other appendices, subiect to the following chancres and exceptions:

(a) Exempted work. Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 112.2 through 112.2.5 of the 2007 California Mechanical Code. as referred to Chapter 1. Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Mechanical Code. is herebv deleted. For list of work exempt from mechanical permits. see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.

12.10.235 California Plumbinn Code adopted.

The Plumbing Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, also known as Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this Section, but excluding other appendices, subiect to the following changes and exceptions:

(a) Exempted work. Appendix Chapter 1. Section 103.1 2.1 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code and referred to Chapter 1. Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code, is herebv deleted. For list of exempt work. see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.

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state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subiect to the followina changes and exceptions:

(a) Work exempt from permits. For list of work exempt from electrical permits. see Section 12.10.31 5 of this Chapter.

12.10.245 2007 California Enerav Code adopted.

The 2007 California Enerav Code. also known as Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. includina those appendices or portions thereof specificallv adopted bv a state auencv. but excludina other appendices. is herebv adopted.

12.10.250 Appendix Chapter A I o f the 200 7 California Existina Buildina Code a dopted.

Appendix Chapter A I of the 2007 California Existina Buildina Code. also known as Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, includina those appendices or portions thereof specificallv adopted by a state aaencv. but excludina other appendices. is herebv adopted.

This California Energy Code and the Existing Building Code are part of the 2007 Building Standards Code, and were not adopted in the earlier Chapter 12.10.

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Part Ill covers administrative provisions for permits and applications. Most of these provisions were previously included in the California Building Code, and incorporated by reference as part of Chapter 12.1 0. Since these administrative provisions are no longer included as part of the Building Code, they are included as part of Chapter 12.10. The Chapter has been reorganized to accommodate the inclusion of the administrative provisions.


Except as specified in Section 12.10.315 of this Chapter, no buildina. structure or building and/or property service equipment reuulated bv this Chapter and the 2007 California Building Code. the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbina Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall be erected. constructed. enlaraed, altered. repaired. moved, improved. removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or buildinu and/or propertv service equipment has first been obtained from the Buildinu Official.

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Exempted Work. Exempt structures must meet all other applicable requirements of this iurisdiction, including required minimum distances from property lines. Unless otherwise exempted bv the Santa Cruz Countv Building Code. separate plumbing. electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of the Santa Cruz County Building Code shall not be deemed to arant authorization for anv work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

1 The highlighted text has been moved from 12.10.070 (b) 17 to clarify that text applies to all exempted work.

(a) Building permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:

1. One-story detached accessory buildinqs used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, when located on a parcel which contains an existinq Group R, and/or Group U Occupancv, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, and the height above qrade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feet. 2. Fences, not over 10 feet high, except that concrete and masonry fences more than 6 feet in heicrht measured from the lowest grade to the top of the wall shall require a building permit.

3. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet-9 inches high.

Retaining walls, which retain not more than 3 feet of material unless supportinq 4. a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or Ill-A liquids. Unless specifically exempted by the Building Official, retaining walls retaining more than 4 feet of material shall be designed by an enqineer licensed by the State of California to perform such design.

5. Platforms, decks appurtenant to or adjacent to residential structures. walks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

I Specified that decks less than 30” high are exempt to codify current practice.

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8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. However, window awnings on structures within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area as defined in Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code are not exempt from permit requirements.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adiacent grade, the pool is less than 18 inches in height, and the pool capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. Pool barriers, and anti-entrapment devices for all pools. whether below or at wade. must be in compliance with Section 12.1 0.21 8 of this code.

Added language to emphasize new state law requirements for pool barriers regardless of whether pool is below or at grade.

IO. Children’s treehouses that are less than 60 square feet. 6 feet or less in heiaht. are entirelv supported bv the tree, and are constructed on a parcel which contains a single family dwelling, unless the Buildina Official finds that the structure poses a hazard to health or safety.

For clarity, single exemption for tree houses, skateboard ramps, and children’s play structures has been split into three separate exemptions. Specified reasonable size and height for treehouses.




14. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of heiaht to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.


Replacement in kind of windows or doors that meet all current eneruv code 16. requirements, when the structural integrity of the opening is not affected.

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17. Replacement in kind of exterior siding when it does not serve as a fire-resistive assemblv or as lateral bracing for the building.


19. Arbors, trellises, and gazebos provided the floor area does not exceed 400 square feet, and the height above grade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feet. For the purpose of this Section, arbors, trellises, and gazebos are defined as follows: Structures which have a solid or lattice roof structure: and 75% of the exterior walls are not less than 75% open: and Into which a motor vehicle cannot be driven due to the confiquration of the structure or placement on the site.

(b) Plumbina permits. A plumbina permit shall not be required for the following:

1. The stoppinu of leaks in drains. soil. waste, or vent pipe. provided. however. that should anv trap. drainpipe. soil. waste. or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material. the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code.

2. The clearina of stoppaaes or the repairina of leaks in pipes. valves or fixtures. nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets. provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearranaement of valves. pipes or fixtures.

Plumbing exemptions added from Uniform Administrative Code.

IC) Electrical permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized bv means of a cord or cable havina an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted bv the Electrical Code. 2. Repair of fixed motors. transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same tvpe and rating in the same location. 3. Temporary decorative liuhting. 4. Repair or replacement of current-carryina parts of any switch, contactor or control device the same location. 5. Repair or replacement of any over current device of the required capacity in the same locatio n . 6. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacitv for signs or gas tube svstems.

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7. Taping joints. 8. Removal of electrical wiring. 9. Temporary wirina for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories. 10. The cord and plug wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets. 11. Electrical wiring. devices. appliances. apDaratus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplving more than 50 watts of energy, 12. Low-eneruv power, control and signal circuits of Class 11 and Class Ill as defined in the Electrical Code. 13. A permit shall not be required for the installation. alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation. transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energv or in the operation of sianals or the transmission of intelliuence by a public or private utilitv in the exercise of its function as a serving utilitv.


(a) Application form. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed buildinq or work. 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications, and other data as required in Section 12.10.320 (b). 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existinq building. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the Building Official.

(b) Submittal Documents. Plans. specifications, enaineerina calculations! diagrams, soil investigation reports. special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared bv an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the applicant submittina such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared bv a licensed architect or engineer. The Building Official mav require plans. computations and specifications to be prepared and designed bv an engineer or architect licensed bv the State to practice as such even if not required bv state law.

EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans. calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

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(c) Information on Plans and SDecifications. Plans and sDecifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper and shall be of sufficient claritv to indicate the location. nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws. ordinances. rules and regulations. Plans for buildinas of other than Group R. Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive intearitv will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electrical. mechanical. plumbing and communication conduits. pipes and similar svste m s.

This information was previously incorporated by reference into 12.1 0 from the Building Code.

(d) Expiration of Applications. An application for a building permit shall become null and void, and any rights or expectations pertaininq to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the building permit shall not have been approved, for whatever reason, within 24 months of the date of acceptance of the completed permit application by the Buildinq Official, or not issued for whatever reason. prior to the expiration of the authorizing d iscret ionary permit.

This section retains our current amendment allowing 24 months from when application is submitted for building permit to be issued, after which application expires.

After the building permit application has been approved, the application shall become null and void and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the applicant has not accepted the building permit and paid the required fees for the building permit within 6 months of the date the applicant is notified that the application has been approved, or prior to the expiration of the authorizina discretionary permit, whichever comes first.



The Building Official may extend a building permit application which has become void pursuant to this Section for increments of time not exceedinq 6 months when the Buildinq Official determines that such an extension is otherwise consistent with the intent of this ordinance, and upon a finding by the Building Official that the applicant is making a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements of the Planning Department, provided that the underlvinq discretionary permit has not expired.~~~~A fee as set forth in the Santa Cruz Countv Planning

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Department Adopted Fee Schedule, shall be charged for the processing of applications for such extensions, unless specifically waived by the Building Official.


The information in this section was previously incorporated by reference into Chapter I 12.10.

(a) General. When it is required that documents be prepared bv an architect or enuineer, the Building Official may require the owner to enaaue and designate on the buildina permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or enuineer of record. If the circumstances require. the owner mav designate a substitute architect or enaineer of record who shall perform all the duties required of the original architect or enaineer of record. The Building Official shall be notified in writing bv the owner if the architect or engineer of record is chanued or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The architect or enuineer of record shall be responsible for reviewinu and coordinatinu all submittal documents prepared bv others. including deferred submittal items. for compatibilitv with the design of the buildina.

[b) Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this Section. deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are to be submitted to the Buildina Official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have mior approval of the Buildina Official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review bv the Buildinu Official. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or enuineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the Building Official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in ueneral conformance with the design of the buildinu. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved bv the Building Official.

(c) Inspection and Observation Proaram. When special inspection is required by Section 12.1 0.355 of this Chapter. the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the buildina permit. The inspection proaram shall designate the portions of the work to have special inspection. the name or names of the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspections and indicate the duties of the special inspectors. The special inspector shall be emploved bv the owner. the enaineer or architect of record. or an agent of the owner. but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work. When structural observation is required bv Section 12.1 0.360 of this Chapter. the inspection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection reports and provide time limits for submission of reports.

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(a) Issuance. The application, plans, specifications. computations and other data filed bv an applicant for permit shall be reviewed bv the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the Countv of Santa Cruz and other agencies with review authoritv to verify compliance with anv applicable laws under its jurisdiction. If the Buildinu Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the Santa Cruz Countv Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule have been paid. the Buildina Official shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant. Permits may be issued onlv to the homeowner. homeowner’s authorized representative or a I ice nsed contractor.

When a permit is issued and when plans are required. the Buildina Official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications APPROVED. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed. modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work regulated bv this code and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.

The Buildinu Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure or building and or propertv service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complving with all pertinent requirements of the 2007 California Buildina Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted.

The information in this subsection was previously incorporated by reference into Chapter 12.10.

(b) Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant with the issuance of the associated permit, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times and available for review during which work authorized therebv is in progress.

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of the provisions of this code or the 2007 California Buildina Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code, or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to uive authoritv to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or the 2007 California Buildina Code. the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbina Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code or of other ordinances of the Countv of Santa Cruz shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on plans. specifications and other data shall not prevent the Buildinu Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans. specifications and other data. or from preventing building operations being carried as authorized by the buildinu permit when in violation of these codes or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.

The information in this subsection was previously incorporated by reference into Chapter 12.10.


(a) Expiration of Buildina Permits Generally. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void unless extended pursuant to Subsection (c) below, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of such permit, or if a signed and dated approval or partial approval of an inspection is not entered on the permittee’s iob copy as to the buildinq or work authorized by such permit at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one year, or if the requirements of another reviewing agency, as shown on the permit documents, are not met within one year of the date of the final inspection.


(b) Expiration of Residential Buildina Permits Subject to Measure “J” (Section 12.02 of the County Code). A residential building permit granted an allocation pursuant to Chapter 12.02 of the County Code, rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations listed in paragraph (1 1 above, but eligible for reissuance, may only be reissued provided that an allocation is available at the time of reissuance. If no allocation is available, the application for reissuance shall be placed on the allocation waiting list and shall be eligible for an allocation based upon the date of expiration of the original permit.

(c) Time Extension for^ Buildinq Permit Expiration. A building permit rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations set forth in Subsection (a) above, may be extended for a period not to exceed six months, provided that:

Changed current language in 12.10 to allow time extensions not to exceed 6 months instead of I year, as reflects current practice.

1. An application for extension is received prior to the expiration date of such permit;

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2. The fee established bv the Board of Supervisors and set forth in the Santa Cruz Countv Plannina Department Adopted Fee Schedule has been paid bv the applicant;

(3) An extension of a permit pursuant to this parauraph shall be deemed to be issued under the oriainal building permit allocation. if subject to the provisions of Chapter 12.02 of this Code;

4. All other required permits. including anv discretionary approvals. remain valid or are d u Iv extended concurrent Iv;

5. The work to be done under the permit continues to be consistent with the General Plan and all other Countv ordinances: and

6. The applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Buildina Official that good cause exists for extending the building permit.

This section has been reorganized, but the content is the same. Subsections 4 and 5 moved here from later in section. Subsection 6 moved from general description of section and listed as a separate subsection, with definition of good cause following below. Redundant language has been omitted for clarity.

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Good Cause may include: li) The existence of a development moratorium, imposed after approval of a permit. A development moratorium shall include a water or sewer moratorium, as well as other actions of public agencies other than the County, which regulate land use, development, or the provision of services to the land, which thereafter prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work authorized by such permit: and (ii) A lawsuit which has been filed and is pending in a court of competent jurisdiction which prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work authorized by such permit. The permittee must apply for an extension within 30 days of the service of the initial petition(s1 or complaint(s1 in the lawsuit. An application for extension shall be acted upon within 40 days of its filing and may be approved if it is determined that the lawsuit does effectively, prevent, prohibit, or delay the building or work authorized by the permit. (iii) Situations where extension is necessary to comply with County ordinances. (iv) Financial or other hardship when the permit holder has demonstrated a good faith effort to make progress in commencing or continuing construction. A written finding of the basis of this extension shall be preserved in the files of the iurisdiction. [v) To correct administrative error.

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(d) Voided building permits. Voided building permits that have expired where no work has commenced shall not be reinstated if there is an underlying discretionarv permit that has expired. Otherwise, voided building permits may be reinstated by the Building Official provided the following conditions are met:

(i) An approved iob copy of the plans exists, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Building Official. (ii) The proiect as constructed is consistent with the approved plans. (iii) Required inspections have been obtained based on the current state of construction. (iv) An application is received requesting reinstatement of the building permit and the processing fee set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule is paid. (v) The applicant is making a good faith effort to complete the proiect. [vi) The proiect is adequately secured and does not present a hazard to the s u rro u n d i ng pro pe rt i e s .


The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of an ordinance or regulation or the provisions of the above referenced codes.


If any person, firm or corporation obtains a permit under this chapter and pays the permit fee by check, and that check is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds, stop payment, or for any other reason, then said permit shall be suspended for a period not to exceed 3 months. after which time such permit shall be null and void and a violation mav be issued. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3428, 1983)

Additional language to allow application to resubmit payment for returned check before permit is voided.

12.10.350 Fees.

la) General. Fees shall be -as set forth in the Santa Cruz Countv Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule.

Language from 12.10 the same, with reference changed to refer to current title of fee schedule.

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(b) Exemption from Permit Fees. No permit fees shall be required to be paid by the County of Santa Cruz, School District, Special Districts, the State of California, or the United States Government, when work is being done on the official properties of such agencies and is to be used for a governmental or educational purpose and where such work is not inspected by the Building Official. (Ord. 2714, 9/2/75; 3451 , 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 3721 , 1/28/86; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1 /9/90)

-7 I This is an existing amendment that was moved from another section in 12.10.

IC) lnvestiaation Costs: Wor k without a Pe rm it, Whenever work for which a permit is required bv this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit. a special inspection may be required before a permit may be issued for such work. In addition to the required permit fees. pavment of all accrued enforcement costs must be made prior to issuance of anv permit to correct a violation.

This subsection previously incorporated by reference into 12.1 0 from the Building Code. 1 12.10.355 Inspections.

This section was previously incorporated by reference into Chapter 12.1 0 from the Building Code.

General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Buildinu Official and the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved bv the Buildina Official.

Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or other Santa Cruz Countv ordinances. Inspections presuming to give authoritv to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other Santa Cruz County ordinances shall not be valid.

It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Building Official nor the Countv of Santa Cruz shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

A survey of the lot may be required by the Building Official to verifv that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.

(a) Inspection Record Card. Work requirina a p ermit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the auent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an

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inspection record card such as to allow the Buildina Inspector convenientlv to make the required entries thereon reaarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available bv the permit holder until final approval has been granted bv the Buildinu Official.

(b) Inspection Requests. It shall be the dutv of the person doina the work authorized bv a permit to notify the Buildinu Official that such work is readv for inspection. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working dav before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or bv telephone at the option of the Building Official.

It shall be the dutv of the person requestina any inspections required either by this code or the 2007 California Buildina Code. the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code to provide access to and means for inspection of the work.

-Re-d. Work shall not be done bevond the Doint indicated in each successive inspection without first obtainina the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification. shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or shall notifv the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to complv with this code. Anv portions which do not complv shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.

There shall be a final inspection and approval bv the Building Official of all buildinas, structures. plumbing. mechanical and or electrical permits when completed and readv for occupancy and/or use.

12.10.355 (d) Required Buildina Inspections. Reinforcina steel or structural framework of a part of a buildinu or structure or any plumbing. mechanical or electrical components shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaininu the approval of the Building Official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire- resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

The Building Official. upon notification. shall make the followina inspections:

1. Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footinas are complete and required reinforcing steel and any plumbing, mechanical or electrical components are in place. For concrete foundations. required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job. except when concrete is readv-mixed in accordance with approved nationallv recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood. additional inspections may be required bv the B u i Id i nu Off i cia I. 2. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after in-slab or under- floor buildina service equipment. conduit. pipina accessories, insulation and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor

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sheathing installed. includina the subfloor. 3. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof. framing. fire blockina and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimnevs and vents are complete and the rouah electrical wires, plumbing. and heatina equipment and ducts are approved. 4. Wall Insulation inspection. To be made after frame inspection is approved and all wall insulation is in place. 5. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior. is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished. 6. Attic and above ceilinu insulation inspection. To be made after frame inspection is approved and all ceiling insulation is in place. 7. Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and readv for occupancy

[e) Required Buildina andlor Propertv Sew ice Eglr ipment Inspect ions.

1. General. For all stand-alone dumbing. mechanical and electrical permits and all other buildinu and/or propertv service equipment for which a permit is required bv this code shall be inspected bv the Buildina Official. Buildinq service equipment intended to be concealed bv a permanent portion of the building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. Before anv propertv service equipment is buried or covered it shall be inspected bv the Building Official. When the installation of buildina and/or property service equipment is complete. a final inspection shall be made. Buildinq and/or property service equipment regulated by the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbing Code. and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall not be connected to the water, fuel or power supplv or sewer system until authorized by the Building Official.

(f) Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the Building Official may make or require other inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by the County of Santa Cruz.

(a)~)Jk-inspections. A re-inspection fee mav be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when inspections called for are not made.

This section is not to be interpreted as reauirinu re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to complv with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is readv for such inspection or re-inspection.

Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested. or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Buildina Official. To obtain a re-inspection. the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing and pay

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a 2-hour fee at the hourly rate adopted in the fee schedule. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.

(h) Special Inspections. In addition to the inspect ions required above, the owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner’s agent shall emplov one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction as detailed in Section 1704 of the Building Code.

EXCEPTION: The Buildinu Official mav waive the requirement or the emplovment of a special inspector if the construction is of a minor nature.

12.10.360 Structural Obse rvation.

Structural observation shall be provided when so desiunated by the architect or engineer of record, or when such observation is specificallv required by the Building Official.

The owner shall emplov the enaineer or architect responsible for the structural desian. or another engineer or architect desianated bv the enaineer or architect responsible for the structural design. to perform structural observation as defined in this section. Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writina to the owner’s representative. special inspector, contractor and the Building Official. The structural observer shall submit to the Buildinu Official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identifvinu anv reported deficiencies which. to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge. have not been resolved.

Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibilitv for the inspections required by Section 12.1 0.355 (d) of this Chapter. Section 1704 of the California Buildinu Code, or other sections of California Buildina Code or this Chapter.

This section was previously incorporated by reference into Chapter 12.1 0 from the Building Code.

12.10.365 Connection to ut ilities.

[a) Enerav Connections. Persons shall not make connections from a source of eneray. fuel or power to buildinu service equipment or other service equipment which is reuulated bv this and for which a permit is required. until approved bv the Buildinu Official.

(b) Temporary Connections. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of the building or other service equipment to the source of energy. fuel or power for the purpose of testing the service equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy. or for construction purposes after first obtaining a building permit.

I This section added to reflect current practices for Santa Cruz County.

This section was previously incorporated by reference from the Building Code.

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[a) Use or Occupancv. Buildinus or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existinu occupancv classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the Buildina Official has issued a certificate of occupancv therefore as provided herein.

EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies.

Issuance of a certificate of occupancv shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz. Certificates presuming to uive authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the Countv of Santa Cruz shall not be valid.

[b) Change in Use. Chanaes in the character or use of a buildina shall not be made except as specified in the Buildina Code.

IC) Certificate Issued. After the Buildina Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the County of Santa Cruz. the Buildinu Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

1. The building permit number. 2. The address of the buildinu. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. A description of that portion of the buildinu for which the certificate is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the buildinu has been inspected for

compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.


(d) Temporary Certificate. If the Buildina Official finds that substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or portion thereof before the same is completed. a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a buildinu or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire buildinu or structure.

[e) Postinu. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except bv the Buildinu Official.

[f) Revocation. The Buildina Official may. in writinu. suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of an ordinance, reaulation or the provisions of this code.


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la) Permit Required. No person or persons shall move or cause to be moved any building or structure without first obtaining a moving permit from the Building Official.

(b) Application--Fee. An application shall be filed with the Building Official, along with a fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, showing the existing location of the structure to be moved, together with the proposed location A d ~ s e . . . .

(c) Compliance with Building Code and Zoning--Permit Issuance. If the proposed location and use comply with zoning regulations and all other County regulations, the Building Official shall issue the permit. The Building Official may require an inspection before issuing the movinq permit, and may require the applicant to obtain a building permit to make the structure conform to such provisions of this Chapter as the Building Official deems appropriate, before issuinq the moving permit. Additionally, the moved building must comply with Section 3408 of the 2007 California Building Code. (Ord. 2459, 7/19/77; 3428, 8/23/83)

12.10.380 Emeraency permits.

(a) Emergency building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical permits may be granted at the discretion of the Building Official for repair or reconstruction of structures damaged or destroyed as a result of a natural disaster or to prevent imminent danaer to occupants or propertv. The work authorized by the permit shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter.

Language added to allow emergency permits to be issued when there is an imminent danger.

(b) Work authorized by the emergency permit shall commence within 45 days, and be completed within 90 days, of the permit issuance unless an extension is granted by the Building Official.

IC) The emergency work is considered to be temporary until a regular permit is granted unless the requirement for a regular permit is waived by the Building Official. Within 90 days of emergency permit issuance the property owner or his or her agent shall apply for the regular building, electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permit. (Ord. 4030, 1 1 /21/89)


12.1 0.41 0 Enforcement

The Building Official and his or her delegated subordinates, pursuant to the provisions of Section 836.5 of the Penal Code of the State of California, are hereby authorized to arrest a person without a warrant whenever they have reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed a misdemeanor which is a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Upon making such an arrest, the Building Official or his or her delegated subordinate shall prepare a citation and release the person arrested pursuant to Section 853.6 of the Penal Code of the State of California, the provisions of which are hereby adopted by reference as part of this Section. (Ord. 291 3, 1980; 3428, 1983)

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12.10.41 5 Creation of an enforcement agency

There is hereby established in the County of Santa Cruz a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the Building Official.

Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” “Building Official,” “chief inspector,” “authority having iurisdiction,” or other similar designation is used herein, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official designated by the authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

12.10.420 Powers and Duties of Buildina Official

This section was previously incorporated by reference from the Building Code.

(a) General. The Buildina Official is herebv authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes. the Buildina Official shall have the powers of a law e nfo rceme n t off ice r.

The Buildinu Official is herebv authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Buildina Official shall have the authoritv to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarifv the application of its provisions. Such interpretations. policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waivina requirements specificallv provided for in this code.

/b) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authoritv. the Buildinu Official may appoint such number of technical officers, plan reviewers and inspectors and other emplovees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Buildinu Official may deputize such inspectors or emplovees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement auencv.

(c) Right of Entry. When necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or when the Buildina Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any buildinu or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the building or premises unsafe. danuerous or hazardous, the Buildina Official may enter the buildina or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed bv this code, provided that if such buildinu or premises be occupied. that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such buildina or premises be unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons havina charge or control of the buildina or premises and request entry. Should entry be refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided bv law to secure entry.

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pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code, the Building Official may order the work stopped bv notice in writing served on persons engaaed in the doing or causing such work to be done. and such persons shall forthwith stop the work until authorized by the Buildinu Official to proceed with the work.

[e) Occupancv Violations. When a bu ildina or structure or building and/or propertv service equipment therein reaulated bv this code is beina used contrary to the provisions of such codes. the Buildina Official may order such use discontinued by written notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed bv the Buildinu Official after receipt of such notice to make the structure. or portion thereof, or buildinu and/or property service equipment complv with the requirements of such codes.

(f) Authoritv to Disconnect Utilities. The Building Official or the Buildina Official’s authorized representative shall have the authoritv to disconnect a utilitv service or eneruy supplied to the building. structure or buildina and/or propertv service equipment therein reuulated bv this in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or propertv. The Building Official shall whenever possible notifv the serving utilitv, the owner and occupant of the building. structure or buildinu and/or propertv service equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. and shall notifv such serving utilitv. owner and occupant of the building. structure or building and/or propertv service equipment. in writing, of such d i sco n nect io n i m m ed iate Iv thereafter.

!a) Authoritv to Co ndemn Buildina Service and/or Propertv Equipment. When the Buildina Official ascertains that building and/or property service equipment regulated in this code has become hazardous to life. health or property. or has become insanitary. the Building Official shall order in writina that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. Defective building and/or propertv service equipment shall not be maintained after receivinu such notice. When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected. a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefore shall be aiven within 24 hours to the servina utilitv. the owner and occupant of such buildina. structure or premises. When any building and/or propertv service equipment is maintained in violation of this code and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section. the Building Official shall institute appropriate action to prevent. restrain. correct or abate the violation.

[h) Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shalt not make connections from an eneray. fuel or power supplv nor supplv energy or fuel to building and/or propertv service equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected bv the Buildinu Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued bv the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

(i) Liabilitv. The Building Official charaed with the enforcement of this code, actina in uood faith and without malice in the discharae of his or her duties, shall not therebv be rendered personally liable for damaae that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or

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omission in the discharge of the assigned duties. A suit brouaht aaainst the Building Official or employee’s of the Countv of Santa Cruz because of such act or omission performed bv the Building Official or emplovee in the enforcement of the provisions of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced bv the code enforcement agency shall be defended bv the County of Santa Cruz until final termination of such proceedinas. and any judgment resulting there from, shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibilitv of any person owning, operatinu or controlling a building. structure or buildinu and/or property service equipment therein for damages to persons or propertv caused bv defects. nor shall the code enforcement agency or the Countv of Santa Cruz be held as assuming such liabilitv bv reason of the inspections authorized by this code or permits or certificates issued under this code. The Building Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in anv action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.

0) Alternate Materials. Methods Of Des ian And Methods 0 f Construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material. method of design or method of construction not specifically prescribed bv this code. provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized bv the Building Official.

The Building Official mav approve an alternate, provided the Buildina Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material. method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitabilitv. strength. effectiveness. fire resistance. durabilitv. safetv and sanitation.

The Buildinu Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate claims that mav be made reuarding its use. The details of an action grantinu approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building and Safety Division (See also Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code).

(k) Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of this code. the Building Official mav require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified bv this code or bv other recognized test standards. In the absence of recoanized and accepted test methods, the Building Official shall determine test p roced u res. Tests shall be made bv an approved aaencv. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records.

/I) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The Buildina Official mav request. and shall receive. the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the Countv of Santa Cruz so far as is required in the discharue of the duties required bv this code or other pertinent laws or o rd i na nces.

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12.10.425 Abatement of Structural and Geologic Hazards.

General. Pursuant to Section 101.8.1 of the 2007 California Building Code. the County of Santa Cruz has adopted the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings to regulate hazardous buildings and geologic hazards in the Countv.

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings promulgated by the International Code Conference is amended as follows:


/b) Section 201 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a). Administration The Planning Director or designee is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and to administer the abatement process. The Planning Director or designee shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The Building Official is responsible for making determinations as to whether buildings, structures, or portions thereof, are dangerous and unsafe. The County Geologist is responsible for making determinations as to whether, due to geologic conditions, such conditions render a site, building, structure, or portions thereof, dangerous and unsafe.

/c) Section 202 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Whenever, in the iudgment of the Planning Director or the Planning Director's designee, it appears after inspection that a building or portion thereof is dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance: and/or whenever, it? the iudgment of the Planninq Director, it appears after inspection that a building or portion thereof is rendered dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance as the result of geologic conditions on a site; the Planning Director or designee may initiate proceedings to abate the public nuisance by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 401 of this code.

Id) Section 205 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a) General. The Hearing Officer(s) provided by the Board of Supervisors as established under Section 1.12.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Planninq Director, or the Planning Director's designee, relative to the application and interpretations of this

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code. The Hearing Officer(s) shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with copies to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Director. Appeals to the Hearing Officer shall be processed in accordance with Section 501 of this Code. Copies of all rules or regulations used in the conduct of these hearings shall be made available to the public by the Planning Department. (b) Limitations on Authority. The Hearing Officer(s) shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Officer(s) be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

.(e) Chapter 4 is retitled to read: NOTICES AND ORDERS OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR

(f) Paragraph 401.1 of Section 401 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

la) Commencement of Proceedings. Whenever, in the judgment of the Planninq Director or the Planning Director’s designee, it appears from an inspection that a building or site is dangerous as defined in Section 302, and constitutes a public nuisance, the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee may commence Droceedings to cause the repair, vacation or demolition of the building, structure or site according to the procedures set forth in this Section.

Is) Paraaraph 5 of Section 401.2 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

{b)5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building or site may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Planning Director or designee to the Hearing Officer, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the Planning Director within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order: and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.


If compliance is not had with the order within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the Planning Director or designee may file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (i) that the building or site or portion thereof is dangerous and (ii) that the owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished and/or the geologic conditions mitigated to a level acceptable to the County so that it no longer exists as a dangerous building or site or portion thereof on the property described in the certificate, the Planning Director or designee shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been

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demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building or site or portion thereof is no lower dangerous, whichever is appropriate.


Whenever a dangerous buildina, structure or site is ordered to be repaired, the owner shall either secure the building, structure or site from unauthorized entry, repair the building, structure or site in accordance with the current building code or demolish the buildinq or structure at the option of the building owner.

( j ) Section 501.1 --General of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a) Form of Appeal. Any person entitled to service under Section 401(c) may appeal from any notice and order or any action of the Planning Director, or the Planning Director’s designee, under this code by filing at the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department a written appeal containing:

1. A heading with the words: “Before the Hearing Officer of the County of Santa Cruz.” 2. A caption reading “Appeal of participating in the appeal. 3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order. 4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. 5. A brief statement in ordinary and precise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside. 6. The signature of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses. 7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal. The appeal shall be filed within 20 days from the date of the service of such order or action of the Planning Director or designee; provided, however, that if the buildina or structure or site is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 404, such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of service of the notice and order of the Planning Director or desiclnee.


[b) Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this Section, the Plannina Director or designee shall submit it at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Officer. IC) Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Officer shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Such date shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the

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date the appeal was filed with the Planning Department. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the Hearing Officer either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.



(I) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 701 of the Uniform Code are hereby amended to read:

(a) General. After any order of the Planning Director or designee or the Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order of the Planning Director or designee or Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code becomes final, the person whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such an order, the County may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under Subsection (a) of this section, (ii) proceed with abatement action pursuant to Section 701 et sea., or (iii) institute any appropriate legal action to abate such building or site as a nuisance.

[m) Subparagraphs 1 ,2 and 3 of paragraph 701.3 of the Uniform Code are hereby amended to read:

IC) 1. The Planning Director or Planning Director's designee may cause the building or site described in such notice and order to be posted at each entrance thereto a notice commensurate with the degree of hazard. 2. The finding and order shall remain in effect until the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the Planning Director or designee have been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code. 3. The Planning Director or designee may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, cause the building or site to be repaired to the extent necessary to correct the conditions which render the building or site dangerous as set forth in the notice and order; or, if the notice and order required demolition, to cause the building or site to be sold and demolished or demolished and the materials, rubble and debris therefrom removed and the lot cleaned. Any such repair or demolition work shall be accomplished and the cost thereof paid and recovered

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in the manner hereinafter provided in this code. Any surplus realized from the sale of any such building or site, or from the demolition thereof, over and above the cost of demolition and of cleaning the lot, shall be paid over to the persons lawfu I I y entitled thereto.

(n) Section 504 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Upon receipt of any application from the person required to conform to the order and by agreement of such person to comply with the order if allowed additional time, the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee may grant an extension of time, not to exceed an additional 120 days, within which to complete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition, if the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation imminently dangerous to life or property. The Planning Director’s or designee’s authority to extend time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation or demolition of the premises and will not in any way affect the time to appeal the notice and order.



[Editorially amended during SUPP. 1 I: Ord. 3949, 9120188; 4202, 6/2/92: 4348, 1/24/95; 4496- C, 8/4/98; 4547, 6/8/99: Ord. 4632 5 1, 8/14/01: Ord. 4682 5 2, 10/1/02; Ord. 4839 5 2, 10/24/06)


(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve or maintain any building or structure or to cause, permit, aid, abet or furnish any equipment or labor for such work; unless either (1 1 a building permit has first been obtained for each building or structure from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work; or (2) the work is exempt from the requirements for a permit by the provisions of Subsection 12.1 0.070(b) of this Chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to proceed with work on a building or structure under a building permit beyond the work authorized by a previous inspection or without first obtaining the inspection approvals required by Sections 12.1 0.255 of this Chapter.


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(d) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or occupy a building or structure for any type of occupancy or to cause, permit, aid or abet the same without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official where required bv Section 12.10.370 of this Chapter.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to change the character of any occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancy without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official where required by Section 12.1 0.370 of this Chapter.

(f) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, reconstruct, install, relocate, alter or maintain any building or structure or accessory building or structure, any electrical, mechanical, or plumbinq equipment, fuel gas equipment and installations or fire protection equipment or installations of or within a mobile home park or within a mobile home lot or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work unless (I) a written construction permit has been first obtained from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work; or (2) the work is exempt from the requirements for a written construction permit by the provisions of Section 1026 of Title 25 of the California Administrative Code.

Lq) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to locate or install a manufactured home on any site for the purpose of human habitation or occupancy as a dwelling or to cause, permit, aid or abet such location or installation unless a building permit has first been obtained from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such location or installation. (See ,2 and 13.10.683 of the Santa Cruz County Code.)

Replaced mobile home with manufactured home in text. Changed reference to correct Section of Code.

(h) It shall be unlawful for any person. firm or corporation to erect. install. alter, repair, relocate. add to. replace. use. or maintain anv mechanical, plumbina and electrical svstem or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work contrarv to or in violation of anv of the provisions of the 2007 California Mechanical Code. the 2007 California Plumbina Code. or the 2007 California Electrical Code.

[i) It shall be unlawful for anv person. firm. or corporation to install. add to. alter, reconstruct, relocate, replace. or repair any mechanical, plumbina and electrical svstem or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work unless;

1. the appropriate permit has first been obtained from the Buildina Official and is in effect which authorizes such work: or

2. the work is exempt from the requirements for a permit under the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, or the 2007 California E lectrica I Cod e.

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Subsections h through m have been combined into two sections. Subsections have been re n u m be red acco rd i ng I y .

li) It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly do, cause, permit, aid, abet or furnish equipment or labor for any work in violation of a stop work notice from and after the date it is posted on the site until the stop work notice is authorized to be removed by the Buildinq Official. (Ord. 3451-A, 89/23/83)

[k) It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to occupy any space for which a buildinq permit has been issued by the Building Official until a final inspection has been performed and the buildinq or work is found to comply with all codes and ordinances. (Ord. 3721, 1/28/86).

This Subsection does not apply to permits for interior remodel or renovation of existing interior spaces.

(1 ) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to locate, re-locate, install or continue to service, any propane or liquid gas to any structure, appliance or other device which has not been approved for connection by the Building Official. (Ord. 3721, 1/28/86)

lm) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, bridqe, or structure in the unincorporated area of Santa Cruz, State of California, or to cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the codes adopted hereby. ford. 4389A, 4/2/96)

12.1 0.435 Appeals

All appeals of actions taken pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be made in conformance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 12.1 2. The Building and Fire Code Appeals Board shall have no authoritv relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96)

SECTION Ill

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared u nco nst i tu t iona I.

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ORDINANCE NO.



SECTION I

Chapter 12.1 0 of the Santa Cruz County Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.

SECTION II

Chapter 12.10 of the Santa Cruz County Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 12.10



Sections:

12.1 0.1 00 Title of chapter.







12.1 0.21 0 2007 California Building Standards Codes adopted by reference.

12.10.21 I Application of adopted Building Standards Codes to existing buildings.

12.10.215 2007 California Building Code adopted.

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12.10.216 adopted.

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12.10.225

12.1 0.230

12.10.235

12.10.240

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12.10.250 adopted.

12.10.310

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Swimming Pool enclosures amendment of 2007 California Building Code

Appendix J (Grading) of the 2007 California Building Code adopted.

2007 California Historical Building Code adopted.

2007 California Mechanical Code adopted.

2007 California Plumbing Code adopted.

2007 California Electrical Code adopted.

2007 California Energy Code adopted.

Appendix Chapter A I of the 2007 California Existing Building Code


Permits required.

Work exempt from permit.

Application for Permit.






12.1 0.350 Fees.


12.10.360 Structural Observation.


12.10.370 Certificate of Occupancy.

12.1 0.375 Regulations for moving buildings and structures.

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12.10.380 Emergency Permits.



12.1 0.41 5 Creation of an enforcement agency.

12.10.420 Powers and Duties of Building Official.

12.1 0.425 Abatement of Structural and Geologic Hazards.

12.1 0.430 Violations.

12.10.435 Appeals.



This Chapter shall be known as the Building Code of the County of Santa Cruz, and may be cited by such title. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1 /9/90)


The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, site preparation and construction, alteration, repair, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, moving and maintenance of all buildings, structures and/or property service equipment within this County and certain equipment specifically regulated herein, including installation, additions, alteration, and repairs of mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. This Chapter also contains local administrative, organizational and enforcement rules for such activities in the County of Santa Cruz. (See other Chapters in Title 12 for additional administrative provisions relating to building construction and related activities in Santa Cruz County.)(Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)


Any building or structure located on any land embraced in any unincorporated area of the County shall be automatically subject to the provisions of this Chapter. (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96) (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90).


All Amendments to this Chapter shall be initiated by the Board of Supervisors. If a hearing of a proposed amendment is considered by the Board of Supervisors to be in the best interests of the people, the Board may fix a time and place for hearing and direct that the substance of

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the proposed amendment be published in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the County, said publication to be at least ten days prior to the date fixed for the hearing. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3428, 8/23/83)


Any owner of a building exempted from the provisions of this Chapter may obtain the service of the Building Official by applying for a building permit and paying the customary fees. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 3451 -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)


General. Whenever in any of the Codes adopted hereby the following names or terms are used, such name or term shall have the meaning ascribed to it by this section. If the same term is defined in Chapter 2 of the 2007 California Building Code, then the definition in this Chapter shall prevail. For any terms defined expressly for a particular chapter or section of the Building Standard Codes adopted hereby, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those chapters.

Building Official. “Building Official,” “Chief Building Inspector,” “Chief Electrical Inspector,” “C h i e f Me c h a n i ca I I n s pecto r , ” “C h i ef PI u m b i n g I n s pecto r , ” “Ad m i n i strati ve Aut ho ri t y , ” a n d a I I other terms and designations indicating the person authorized and directed to carry out, enforce, and exercise government rights, privileges, and duties shall, unless expressly indicated otherwise, mean the Building Official and his or her duly authorized deputies, assistants and inspectors. The “Building Official” is the Planning Director or his or her appointed designee.

Building Department. The Office of the Planning Director.

Building and Fire Code Appeals Board. The appeals board established by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz, as authorized by Section 108.8 of the California Building Code and as established by Chapter 2.1 00 of the Santa Cruz County Code.

Building and/or Property Service Equipment refers to the plumbing, mechanical, electrical and elevator equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures and other accessories which provide sa n ita t io n , I ig h t i ng , heating , ventilation , coo I i ng , ref rig era t io n , f i re-f ig h t i ng and transportation facilities essential to the occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use.


City Clerk. County Clerk; Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.


Commencement of Work. Shall be the completion of the first permanent work (not including wells, septic tanks, grading or temporary power poles). Said permanent work shall include

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footing and foundation materials such as poles, cassions, etc., signed off by the building inspector with the concrete to be poured within five (5) days.

Fire Chief. The Chief Officer of the fire department serving the jurisdiction, or a duly authorized agent.


Structure. That which is built or structured, as edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. (Ord. 21 74, 9/2/75; 2506, 11/22/77; 3428, 8/23/83; 3451-A, 8/23/83; 4047, 1/9/90;

4202, 6/2/92)

Valuation or Value, as applied to a building and its building service equipment, shall be as noted in the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department's adopted Fee Schedule. For purposes of calculating square footage refer to the definition of Area, Building in section 502.1 of the 2007 California Building Code.


12.10.210 Codes adopted by reference.

For the purpose of establishing proper regulations for Building Construction and for installation of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems, the following Codes or portions thereof hereinafter set forth, and any appendix or portion thereof that has been specifically adopted by a state agency or the County of Santa Cruz, are hereby adopted and made a portion of this Chapter by reference without further publication or posting thereof. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, each and every provision, section, table, diagram, illustration, figure, phrase, and paragraph thereof are hereby adopted in the same manner as though set forth in full. Two copies of each of the adopted Codes are and shall be maintained on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and one copy of each shall be maintained in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

12.10.21 5. 2007 California Building Code adopted.

The Building Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code, also known as Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following changes and exceptions:

(a) Administrative amendment - Work exempt from permits. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.2 of the 2007 California Building Code and referred to in Chapter 1, Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Building Code, is hereby deleted. For list of exempt work, see Section 12.10.31 5 of this Chapter.

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(b) Administrative amendment - Appeals Board. Section 108.8 of the 2007 California Building Code, entitled “Appeals Board”, is deleted. (See Chapter 12.12 and Chapter 2.1 00 of the Santa Cruz County Code.)

(c) Administrative amendment - Definition of Structure for Section 1802. Section 1802.1 of the 2007 California Building Code, is amended to read as follows:

General. Foundations and soils investigations shall be conducted in conformance with Sections 1802.2 through 1802.8. Where required by the Building Official, the classification and investigation of the soil shall be made by a registered design professional.

Definitions. The following words and terms shall, for the purposes of this section, have the meanings shown herein.

STRUCTURE. Any of the following:

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A single-family or multi-family dwelling or habitable accessory building A commercial building, industrial building or critical facility An addition to any of the above which is located on slopes greater than 20%, located on fill, located in an area of potential liquefaction, or located in a flood plain, floodway or coastal high hazard zone An addition to a single-family or multi-family dwelling or habitable accessory building greater than 500 square feet An addition to a commercial building or industrial building greater than 250 square feet Any repair, reconstruction, alteration, addition, or improvement of a habitable building that modifies or replaces more than fifty (50) percent of the total length of the exterior walls, exclusive of interior and exterior wall coverings and the replacing of windows or doors without altering their openings. This allows a total modification or replacement of up to fifty (50) percent, measured as described above, whether the work is done at one time or as the sum of multiple projects during the life of the building The addition of habitable space to any building, where the addition increases the habitable space by more than fifty (50) percent over the existing habitable space, measured in square feet. This allows a total increase of up to fifty (50) percent of the original habitable space of a building, whether the additions are constructed at one time or as the sum of multiple additions during the life of the building An addition of any size to a building that is located on a coastal bluff, dune, or in the coastal hazard area, that extends the existing building in a seaward direction Installation of a new foundation for a habitable building The repair, replacement, or upgrade of an existing foundation of a habitable building that affects more than fifty (50) percent of the foundation (measured in linear feet for perimeter foundations, square feet for slab foundations, or fifty (50) percent of the total number of piers), or an addition to an existing foundation that adds more than fifty (50) percent of the original foundation area. This allows repair, upgrade, or addition up to fifty (50) percent, measured as described above, whether the work is performed at one time or as the sum of multiple projects during the life of the building

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. Any change of use from non-habitable to habitable use, according to the definition of “habitable” found in Section 16.10.040 of the Santa Cruz County Code, or a change of use from any non-critical facility to a critical facility Any alteration of any building posted “Unsafe to Occupy” due to geologic hazards Retaining walls which require a building permit, retaining walls that function as a part of a landslide repair whether or not a building permit is required, sea walls, and gravity walls . Bridges . Water tanks greater than 10,000 gallons . Above ground commercial storage facilities for hazardous or flammable material Any other construction for which the Building Official deems a soils report is necessary.

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(d) Administrative amendment - Definition of Public Pool for Section 3102B. Section 31 02B of Chapter 31 B-Public Swimming Pools- of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended to replace the definition of “Public Pool” to read as follows:

Public Swimming Pool means a swimming pool operated for the use of the general public with or without charge, or for the use of the members and guests of a private club. Public swimming pool does not include a swimming pool located on the grounds of a private single-family home.

(e) UWlC amendment. Section 704A.5.1 ofchapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

704A.5.1. Ancillary buildings and structures. When required by the enforcing agency, ancillary buildings and structures and detached accessory structures shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. The Building Official shall exempt non-habitable accessory structures 500 square feet or less in size from the requirements of Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code, provided that there is as least a 20 foot separation between the structure and any other structure. The Building Official shall also exempt non-habitable accessory structures greater than 500 square feet in size from the requirements of Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code, provided that there is as least a 30 foot separation between the structure and any other structure. All other non-habitable accessory structures and all habitable accessory structures shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code.

(f) Roof assemblies amendments.

(I) Section 1505.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into the classes defined below. Class A and, B& C . roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this Section shall be tested in accordance with ASTME 108 or UL 790.

Table 1505.1 a, shall be amended to read as follows:

TABLE 1505.1 a

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MIMIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

1A B

1B 11A 11B 111A I I I B 1V VA VB B B B B B B B B

For SI: 1 ft = 304.8mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929m2. a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.

(2) Section 1505.1.3 of the California Building Code shall be amended as follows:

15.5.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50% 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 a Class B.

(9) Seismic amendments.

( I ) Seismic amendment - Minimum base sheer. Section of 161 4 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:

1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section.

1614.1.3 ASCE 7, Section 12.8.1.1. Modify ASCE 7 Section 12.8.1.1 by amending Equation 12.8-5 as follows:

CS = 0.044 Sos I 1 0.07 (Eq. 12.8-5)

(2) Seismic amendment - Separation between buildings. Section 161 4, 161 4.1 and 1614.1.7 is added to Chapter 16 of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows:

1614.1 General. The text of ASCE 7 shall be modified as indicated in this Section. 1614.1.7 ASCE 7, Section 12.12.3. Replace ASCE 7 Section 12.12.3 as follows: 12.1 2.3 Minimum Building Separation. All structures shall be separated from adjoining structures. Separations shall allow for the maximum inelastic response displacement (AM). AM shall be determined at critical locations with consideration for both translational and torsional displacements of the structure as follows:

AM = C d 4 n a x (Equation 16-54) bMAX

where amax is the calculated maximum displacement at Level x as define in ASCE 7 Section 12.8.4.3.

Adjacent buildings on the same property shall be separated by at least a distance AMT, where

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(Equation 16-46)

and AMI and AM2 are the maximum inelastic response displacements of the adjacent buildings.

Where a structure adjoins a property line not common to a public way, the structure shall also be set back from the property line by at least the displacement, A,, of that structure.

Exception: Smaller separations or property line setbacks shall be permitted when justified by rational analyses.

(3) Seismic amendment - Slender Wall Design. Section 1908.1 of the 2007 California Building Code is amended to read as follows and Section 1908.1 .I 7 is added to Chapter 19 (Concrete) of the 2007 California Building Code to read as follows:

1908.1 General. The text of ACI 31 8 shall be modified as indicated in Sections 1908.1 .I through 1908.1.17.

1908.1 .I 7 ACI 31 8, Section 14.8. Modify ACI 31 8 Section 14.8.3 and 14.8.4 replacing equation (1 4-7), (1 4-8) and (1 4-9).

1. Modify equation (14-7) of ACI 31 8 Section 14.8.3 as follows:

Icr shall be calculated by Equation (1 4-7), and Ma shall be obtained by iteration of deflect ions.

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2. Modify ACI 31 8 Sec, 14.8.4 as follows:

14.8.4 - Maximum out-of-plane deflection, As, due to service loads, including PA effects, shall not exceed Ic/l50.

If Ma, maximum moment at mid-height of wall due to service lateral and eccentric loads, including PA effects, exceed (2/3) Mcr, A s shall be calculated by Equation (1 4-8):

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If Ma does not exceed (2/3) Mcr, As shall be calculated by Equation (14-9):

where:

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(h) Shear wall amendments.

(1 ) Aspect ratios. Table 2305.3.4 of the California Building Code is amended as follows: The last row of Table 2305.3.4 and footnote 'b' to the table is hereby deleted.

(2) Summing shear capacities. Section 2305.3.9 of the California Building Code is amended to delete the exception.

(3) Shear walls sheathed with other materials. Section 2306.4.5 of the California Building Code is hereby deleted.

(4) Allowable Shear. Table 2306.4.5 of the California Building Code is hereby deleted.

(5) Bracing. The text of Section 2308.9.3 is deleted and replaced with the following:

2308.9.3 Bracing. Braced wall lines shall consist of braced wall panels, which meet the requirements for location, type and amount of bracing as shown in Figure 2308.9.3, specified in Table 2308.9.3(1) and are in line or offset from each other by not more than 4 feet (I219 mm). Braced wall panels shall start not more than 12.5 feet (3810 mm) from each end of a braced wall line. Braced wall panels shall be clearly indicated on the plans. Construction of braced wall panels shall be by one of the following methods:

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1. Wood boards of 5/8-inch (16 mm) net minimum thickness applied diagonally on studs spaced not over 24 inches (610 mm) on center. 2. Wood structural panel sheathing with a thickness not less than 5/16-inch (7.9 mm) for 16-inch (406 mm) stud spacing and not less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) for 24-inch (61 0 mm) stud spacing in accordance with Tables 2308.9.3(2) and 2308.9.3(3). 3. Fiberboard sheathing 4-fOOt by 8-foot (1219 rnrn by 2438 mm) panels not less than 1/2-inch ( I3 mm) thick applied vertically on studs spaced not over 16-inches (406 mm) on center when installed in accordance with Section 2306.4.4 and Table 2306.4.4. 4. Particleboard wall sheathing panels where installed in accordance with 2308.9.3(4). 5. Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16-inches (406 mm) on center installed in accordance with Section 2510. Limited to one-story structures of R-3 and U-I occupancies. 6. Hardboard panel siding when installed in accordance with Section 2303.1.6 and Table 2308.9.3( 5). For cripple wall bracing see Section 2308.9.4. For methods, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, each braced wall panel must be at least 48-inches (1 21 9 mm) in length, covering three stud spaces where studs are 16-inches (406 mm) apart and covering two stud spaces where studs are spaced 24-inches (610 mm) apart.

Table 2308.12.4 In footnotes ‘b’ and ‘cy of Table 2308.12.4, delete all references to “gypsum board”, “lath and plaster”, “Portland cement plaster”, and “gypsum sheathing boards”.

(6) Resistance to shear. Section 2505.1 is hereby deleted.

(i) Accessibility amendment - Width Standards for Doorways. Exception 7 of Section 1008.1 .I of Chapter 10 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: In other than Group R-I occupancies, the minimum widths for interior egress doors within a dwelling unit or sleeping unit that is not required to be adaptable or accessible as specified in Chapter 77A or 7 7 4 as applicable, shall be 30 inches clear width. If, and to the extent that, this Subsection is inconsistent with any provision of the California Building Code currently or hereafter adopted by the County of Santa Cruz, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.

(j) Accessibility

Title 24 California Code of Regulations (State Building Code) Part 2, Chapter I 1 B, Section 11 34B.2 requires that building owners, property owners, and commercial landlords make buildings and facilities accessible to persons with disabilities when performing renovation, structural repair, alterations, and additions to existing buildings and facilities. The provisions of Section 11 348.2 also apply to alterations to portions of the facility that are outside areas serving the building, included but not limited to parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways. For the purposes of Section 1 134B.2, slurry sealing, top dressing, overlaying, repaving or replacing a parking lot shall constitute an alteration.

(k) Special inspection for concrete footings. Exception 1 of Section 1704.4 of the 2007 California Building Code is hereby deleted.

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12.10.21 6 Swimming Pool enclosures amendment.

Section 31 09-Swimming Pool Enclosures and Safety Devices-of the California Building Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Section 12.10.216 to read as follows:

(a) Scope. The provisions of this Section shall apply to the design and construction of barriers and entrapment avoidance devices for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs located on the premises of Group R, Division 3 Occupancies.

1. Application to Facilities Regulated by Department of Social Services. This Section does not apply to any facility regulated by the State Department of Social Services even if the facility is also used as a private residence of the operator. Pool safety in those facilities shall be regulated pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Department of Social Services.

(b) Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, certain terms, words and phrases are defined as follows:

AbovegroundlOn-Ground Pool. See definition of “Swimming Pool.”

Approved Safety Pool Cover. A manually or power-operated safety pool cover that meets all of the performance standards of the ASTM, in compliance with Standard F 1346-91


ASME. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

ASTM. The American Society for Testing and Materials.

Barrier. A fence, wall, building wall or combination thereof that completely surrounds the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.

Exit Alarm. A device or devices that make audible, continuous alarm sounds when any door or window that permits access from a residence to the pool area, that is without any intervening barrier, is opened or is left ajar.

Grade. The underlying surface, such as earth or a walking surface.

Hot Tub. See definition of “Spa, Nonself-Contained” and “Spa, Self-contained .” In-ground Pool. See definition of “Swimming Pool.”

Separation Fence. A barrier that separates all doors of a dwelling unit with direct access to a swimming pool from the swimming pool.

Spa, Nonself-Contained. A hydromassage pool or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities, designed for immersion of users and usually having a filter,

r and motor-driven blower. It may be installed indoors or outdoors, on the ground or on

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a supporting structure, or in the ground or in a supporting structure. A nonself-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep.

Spa, Self-contained. A continuous-duty appliance in which all control, water- heating and water-circulating equipment is an integral part of the product, located entirely under the spa skirt. A self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep.

Swimming Pool. Any structure intended for swimming or recreational bathing that contains water over 18 inches (457 mm) deep. This includes in-ground, aboveground and on-ground swimming pools, and fixed-in-place wading pools.

Swimming Pool, Indoor. A swimming pool that is totally contained within a residential structure and surrounded on all four sides by walls of said structure.

Swimming Pool, Outdoor. Any swimming pool that is not an indoor pool.

(c) Barrier Requirements for Outdoor Swimming Pools. An outdoor swimming pool shall be provided with a barrier that shall be installed, inspected and approved prior to plastering or filling with water. The barrier shall comply with the following:

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Height of Barrier. The top of the barrier shall be at least 60 inches (I524 mm) above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Vertical Clearance. The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall be 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. Horizontal Members. When barriers have horizontal members spaced less than 45 inches (1 143 mm) apart, measured between the tops, the horizontal members shall be placed on the pool side of the barrier. Decorative Design Work. Any decorative design work on the side away from the swimming pool, such as protrusions, indentations, cutouts or other physical characteristics, that could serve as hand holds or footholds, which renders the barrier easily climbable, is prohibited. Openings. Openings in the barrier shall not allow passage of a 1%-inch-diameter (44.5 mm) sphere, except in the following circumstances:

i. When vertical spacing between such openings is 45 inches (1 143 mm) or more, the opening size may be increased such that the passage of a 4-inch- diameter (102 mm) sphere is not allowed; or For fencing composed of vertical and horizontal members, the spacing between vertical members may be increased up to 4 inches (1 02 mm) when the distance between the tops of horizontal members is 45 inches (1 143 mm) or more.

Gage of Chain Link Fence. Chain link fences used as the barrier shall not be less than 11 gage. Mesh Size of Chain Link Fence. Maximum mesh size for chain link fences shall be a 2.25 inch square (57 mm square) unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or the bottom which reduce the openings to no more than 1.75 inches (44 mm).

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8. Access gates. Access gates shall comply with the requirements of subsections 12.1 0.21 6(c)l through 12.1 0.21 6(c)7 in addition to the following:

Pedestrian access gates shall be self-closing and have a self-latching device; Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 60 inches (1 524 mm) from the bottom of the gate:

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A. the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the barrier

B. the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than % inch (12.7 at least 3 inches (76 mm) below the top of the gate, and

mm) within 18 inches (457) of the release mechanism. iii. iv.

Pedestrian gates shall swing away from the pool; Any gates other than pedestrian access gates shall be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked at all times when not in use.

9. Wall as Part of Barrier. Where a wall of a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy dwelling unit serves as part of the barrier and contains door or window openings between the dwelling unit and the outdoor swimming pool that provide direct access to the pool, a separation fence meeting the requirements of subsections 12.1 0.21 6(a) through 12.1 0.21 6(c)8 shall be provided, except when the Building Official approves one of the following alternatives:

i. Self-closing and self-latching devices installed on all doors with direct access to the pool with the release mechanism located a minimum of 60 inches (1 524 mm) above the floor; or An exit alarm installed on all doors and windows with direct access to the pool. The alarm shall sound continuously within seven seconds after the door or window and its screen, if present, are opened, and be capable of providing a sound pressure level of not less than 85 dBA when measured indoors at 10 feet (3048 mm). The alarm shall automatically reset under all conditions. The alarm system shall be equipped with a manual means, such as a touchpad or switch, to temporarily deactivate the alarm for a single opening. Such deactivation shall last no longer than 15 seconds. The deactivation switch shall be located at least 54 inches (1 372 mm) above the threshold of the door or window. Exit alarms may be battery operated or may be connected to the electrical wiring of the building; or Other means of protection, such as an approved safety pool cover, may be acceptable so long as the degree of protection afforded is not less than that afforded by any of the devices described above.

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1O.Aboveground Pool as Part of Barrier. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then:

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The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to prevent access; or The ladder or steps shall be a barrier that meets the requirements of subsections 12.10.216(c)l through 12.10.216(~)8.. When the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any openings created shall be protected by a barrier complying with subsections 12.1 0.21 6(c)I through 12.1 0.21 6(c)8.

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(d) Barrier Requirements for Indoor Swimming Pools. For an indoor swimming pool, protection shall comply with the requirements of subsection 12.1 0.21 6(c)9.

(e) Barrier Requirements for Spas and Hot Tubs. For a nonself-contained and self- contained spa or hot tub, protection shall comply with the requirements of c, except in the following circumstance:

1. A self-contained spa or hot tub equipped with a listed safety cover.

(f) Entrapment Avoidance. Whenever a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa, the pool or spa shall meet all of the following requirements:

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Suction outlet. The suction outlet of the pool or spa for which the permit is issued shall be equipped to provide circulation throughout the pool or spa, to include:

i. The swimming pool or spa shall have at least two circulation drains per pump that shall be hydraulically balanced and symmetrically plumbed through one or more “T” fittings, and that are separated by a distance of at least three feet in any dimension between the drains; ii. Suction outlets that are less than 12 inches (306 mm) across shall be covered with anti-entrapment grates, as specified in the ASME/ANSI Standard A 11 2.1 9.8, that cannot be removed except with the use of tools. Slots or openings in the grates or similar protective devices shall be of a shape, area, and arrangement that would prevent physical entrapment and would not pose any suction hazard to bat hers.

Atmospheric Vacuum Relief System. All pool and spa single- or multiple-outlet circulation systems shall be equipped with an atmospheric vacuum relief should grate covers located therein become missing or broken. Such vacuum relief systems shall include at least one approved or engineered method of the type specified herein, as follows:

i. Safety vacuum release systems conforming to ASME A 11 2.1 9.1 7; or ii. Approved gravity drainage system.

Pool Cleaner Fittings. Where provided, vacuum or pressure cleaner fitting(s) shall be located in an accessible position(s) at least 6 inches ( I 52 mm) and not greater than 12 inches (305 mm) below the minimum operational water level or as an attachment to the skimmer(s). Additional Backup Safety System. Any backup safety system that an owner of a new swimming pool or spa may choose to install in addition to the requirements set forth in these subsections shall meet the standards as published in the document, “Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer,” Publication Number 363, March 2005, United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. Upgrading Required. Whenever a building permit is issued for the remodel or modification of an existing swimming pool, spa or hot tub, the permit shall require that the suction outlet of the existing swimming pool, spa or hot tub be upgraded so as to be equipped with an anti-entrapment cover meeting current standards of the ASTM or the ASME.

(9) Applicability of Provisions. 1. If Built or Erected Prior to August 14, 1992. Any property owner of a residential

pool, spa or hot tub built or erected prior to August 14, 1992 shall: i. Comply with the current barrier regulations found in this Section, including,

but not limited to, obtaining any required permits;

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The barrier shall be maintained in compliant condition; Prior to the sale of residential property containing a swimming pool, spa or hot tub, the owner shall provide the buyer with a written certification, prepared by the Building Official or a certified home inspector, of compliance with the barrier requirements of this Section.

If Built or Erected On or After August 14, 1992. Any property owner of a residential pool, spa or hot tub built or erected on or after August 14, 1992 with a valid finaled building permit shall:

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Maintain the pool, spa or hot tub in compliance with the Code requirements in effect when constructed or erected with the exception of 12.10.21 6 (9) 2 ii; Notwithstanding its compliance with the Code requirements in effect when constructed or erected, the owner of a residential swimming pool without a barrier between the residence and the pool shall comply with the barrier regulations in effect on January 1, 2007 including, but not limited to, obtaining any required permits; Prior to the sale of residential property containing a swimming pool, spa or hot tub, the owner shall provide the buyer with a written certification, prepared by the Building Official or a certified home inspector, of compliance with the barrier requirements in effect when constructed or erected, with the exception of complying with subsection 12.1 0.21 6(g)2ii if there is no barrier between the residence and the pool.

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12.10.217 Appendix J of the California Building Code adopted.


APPENDIX J

GRADING

SECTION JIOI GRADING

J101.1 Scope. The provisions of this Appendix apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, in the context of a Building Permit. Where conflicts occur between the technical requirements of this chapter and the soils or engineering geology report, the approved soils or engineering geology report shall govern. Where conflicts occur between this Appendix and the County Grading Regulations or Erosion Control Ordinance, the Code section that is more restrictive shall apply.

JIO1.1.1 Certain sections of Appendix J have been modified to refer to the complementary sections of the County Grading Regulations (Chapter 16.20) and Erosion Control ordinance (Chapter 16.22). All other sections of County Code Chapters 16.20 and 16.22 not specifically cited in this Appendix are incorporated as a part of this Appendix.

J101.2 Flood hazard areas. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, in 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

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demonstrated through hydrologic and hydraulic analyses performed in accordance with standard engineering practice that the proposed work will not result in any increase in the level of the base flood.

SECTION 5102 DEFINITIONS

J102.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this Appendix , the terms, phrases and words used in this Section shall have the meanings indicated in this Section and in County Code Section 16.20.030


SECTION J103 PERMITS REQUIRED

J103.1 Permits required. Except as exempted in Section J103.2, no grading shall be performed without first having obtained a permit therefore from the Planning Department. A grading permit does not include the construction of retaining walls or other structures. A separate approval shall be required for each site and shall be obtained as specified in County Code Section 16.20.040 - “Approval Required”.

J103.2 Exemptions. See County Code Section 16.20.050 -“Exemptions”.

SECTION J104

PERMIT APPLICATION AND SUBMITTALS

5104.1 Submittal requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 105.3 Appendix Chapter 1, the Grading Permit application shall include all of the materials specified in County Code Section 16.20.060 - “Application”.

J104.2 Site plan requirements. See Section J104.1.

J104.3 Soils Report. See Section J104.1.

5104.4 Liquefaction study. For sites with mapped maximum considered earthquake spectral response accelerations at short periods (S,) greater than 0.5g as determined by Section 1613, a study of the liquefaction potential of the site shall be provided, and the recommendations incorporated in the plans.

Exception: A liquefaction study is not required where the Building Official or County Geologist determines from established local data that the liquefaction potential is low.

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SECTION J105

INSPECTION

JI05. I General. Section 16.20.200 and as indicated hereon.

Inspections shall be governed by County Code Sections 12.10.355 and

J105.2 Special and Supplemental inspections. The special inspection requirements of Section 1704.7 shall apply to work performed under a grading permit where required by the Building Official.

SECTION J106

EXCAVATIONS

J106.1 Maximum slope. See County Code Section 16.20.1 40 - “Design Standards for Excavations”. The slope of cut surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use, and shall be no steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical (50 percent) unless the applicant furnishes a soils report justifying a steeper slope.

Exceptions: 1. A cut surface may be at a slope of 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical (67 percent)

provided that all the following are met:

1 .I. It is not intended to support structures or surcharges.

1.2. It is adequately protected against erosion.

1.3. It is no more than 8 feet in height.

1.4. It is approved by the Building Official.

2. A cut surface in bedrock shall be permitted to be at a slope of 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (1 00 percent), if approved by the Building Official or County Geologist with appropriate geotechnical and engineering geology reports.

SECTION J107 FILLS

J107.1 General. Unless otherwise recommended in the soils report, fills shall conform to provisions of this Section and with County Code Section 16.20.1 50 - “Design Standards for Fills”

5107.3 Benching. Where existing grade is at a slope steeper than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical (20 percent) and the depth of the fill exceeds 5 feet benching shall be provided in accordance with Figure J107.3. A key shall be provided which is at least 10 feet in width and 2 feet in depth.

J107.5 Compaction. All fill material shall be compacted to 90 percent of maximum density

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as determined by ASTM D 1557, Modified Proctor, in lifts not exceeding 12 inches in depth.

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SECTION J108 SETBACKS

J308.1 General. Cut and fill slopes shall be set back from the property lines in accordance with this section. Setback dimensions shall be horizontal distances measured perpendicular to the property line and shall be as shown in Figure J108.1, unless substantiating data is submitted justifying reduced setbacks

J108.2 Top of slope. The setback at the top of a cut slope shall not be less than that shown in Figure J108.1, or than is required to accommodate any required interceptor drains, whichever is greater.

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J108.3 Slope Protection. Where required to protect adjacent properties at the toe of a slope from adverse effects of the grading, additional protection, approved by the Building Official, shall be included. Such protection may include but shall not be limited to:

I. Setbacks greater than those required by Figure J108.1.

2. Provisions for retaining walls or similar construction.



SECTION J109 DRAINAGE AND TERRACING

J 109.1 General. Unless othewise recommended by a registered design professional, drainage facilities and terracing shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this section and County Code Section 16.20.1 70 - “Design Standards for Drainage Facilities and Terraces”.

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J109.2 Terraces. Terraces at least 6 feet in width shall be established at not more than 30- foot vertical intervals on all cut or fill slopes to control surface drainage and debris. Suitable access shall be provided to allow for cleaning and maintenance.

Where more than two terraces are required, one terrace, located at approximately mid- height, shall be at least 12 feet in width.

Swales or ditches shall be provided on terraces. They shall have a minimum gradient of 20 horizontal to 1 vertical (5 percent) and shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches in thickness, or with other materials suitable to the application. They shall have a minimum depth of 12 inches and a minimum width of 5 feet.

A single run of swale or ditch shall not collect runoff from a tributary area exceeding 13,500 square feet (projected) without discharging into a down drain.

J109.3 Interceptor drains. Interceptor drains shall be installed along the top of cut slopes receiving drainage from a tributary width greater than 40 feet, measured horizontally. They shall have a minimum depth of I foot and a minimum width of 3 feet. The slope shall be approved by the Building Official, but shall not be less than 50 horizontal to 1 vertical (2 percent). The drain shall be paved with concrete not less than 3 inches in thickness, or by other materials suitable to the application and reinforced as required for drainage terraces. Discharge from the drain shall be accomplished in a manner to prevent erosion and shall be approved by the Building Official.

J109.4 Drainage across property lines. Drainage across property lines shall not exceed that which existed prior to grading. Excess or concentrated drainage shall be contained on site or directed to an approved drainage facility. Erosion of the ground in the area of discharge shall be prevented by installation of nonerosive down drains or other devices.

SECTION JIIO EROSION CONTROL

JllO.1 General. See County Code Chapter 16.22 - “Erosion Control”.

SECTION JI11 REFERENCED STANDARDS

ASTM Test Method for Laboratory D Compaction Characteristics of Soil 1557- e0 1 Ib/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3)]

Using Modified Effort [56,000 ft-

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12.10.225 California Historical Building Code adopted.

The 2007 California Historical Building Code, Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is hereby adopted by reference, and applies to the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration, or relocation of qualified historical buildings or structures. Historical buildings or structures which are included on the Historic Resources Inventory adopted by the Board of Supervisors are hereby “qualified” to use the State Historic Building Code. (Ord. 3505, 4/12/84; 4387, 11/21/95; 4547, 6/8/99: Ord. 4682 § 3, 10/1/02)


The Mechanical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, also known as Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this Section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following changes and exceptions:

(a) Exempted work. Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 112.2 through 112.2.5 of the 2007 California Mechanical Code, as referred to Chapter 1, Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Mechanical Code, is hereby deleted. For list of work exempt from mechanical permits, see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.

12.10.235 California Plumbing Code adopted.

The Plumbing Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, also known as Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this Section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following changes and exceptions:

(a) Exempted work. Appendix Chapter 1, Section 103.1.2.1 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code and referred to Chapter 1, Section 108.4.1 of the 2007 California Plumbing Code, is hereby deleted. For list of exempt work, see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.


The Electrical Code for the County of Santa Cruz shall be the latest printing of the 2007 Edition of the California Electrical Code, also known as Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency or specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, but excluding other appendices, subject to the following changes and exceptions:

(a) Work exempt from permits. For list of work exempt from electrical permits, see Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter.

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12.10.245 2007 California Energy Code adopted.

The 2007 California Energy Code, also known as Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency, but excluding other appendices, is hereby adopted.

12.10.250 Appendix Chapter AI of the 2007 California Existing Building Code adopted.

Appendix Chapter A I of the 2007 California Existing Building Code, also known as Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including those appendices or portions thereof specifically adopted by a state agency, but excluding other appendices, is hereby adopted.



Except as specified in Section 12.1 0.31 5 of this Chapter, no building, structure or building and/or property service equipment regulated by this Chapter and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or building and/or property service equipment has first been obtained from the Building Official.


Exempted Work. Exempt structures must meet all other applicable requirements of this jurisdiction, including required minimum distances from property lines. Unless othewise exempted by the Santa Cruz County Building Code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the above exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of the Santa Cruz County Building Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

(a) Building permits. A building permit shall not be required for the following:

1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, when located on a parcel which contains an existing Group R, and/or Group U Occupancy, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, and the height above grade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feet. 2. Fences, not over 10 feet high, except that concrete and masonry fences more than 6 feet in height measured from the lowest grade to the top of the wall shall require a building permit.

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3. Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet-9 inches high.

4. Retaining walls, which retain not more than 3 feet of material unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or Ill-A liquids. Unless specifically exempted by the Building Official, retaining walls retaining more than 4 feet of material shall be designed by an engineer licensed by the State of California to perform such design.

5. Platforms, decks appurtenant to or adjacent to residential structures, walks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

6. Painting, papering and similar finish work.


8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches. However, window awnings on structures within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area as defined in Chapter 7A of the 2007 California Building Code are not exempt from permit requirements.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade, the pool is less than 18 inches in height, and the pool capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons. Pool barriers, and anti-entrapment devices for all pools, whether below or at grade, must be in . compliance with Section 12.10.21 8 of this code.

IO. Children’s treehouses that are less than 60 square feet, 6 feet or less in height, are entirely supported by the tree, and are constructed on a parcel which contains a single family dwelling, unless the Building Official finds that the structure poses a hazard to health or safety.




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14. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.


16. Replacement in kind of windows or doors that meet all current energy code requirements, when the structural integrity of the opening is not affected.

17. Replacement in kind of exterior siding when it does not serve as a fire-resistive assembly or as lateral bracing for the building.


19. Arbors, trellises, and gazebos provided the floor area does not exceed 400 square feet, and the height above grade as defined in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feet. For the purpose of this Section, arbors, trellises, and gazebos are defined as follows: Structures which have a solid or lattice roof structure; and 75% of the exterior walls are not less than 75% open; and Into which a motor vehicle cannot be driven due to the configuration of the structure or placement on the site.

(b) Plumbing permits. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste, or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code.

2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, nor for the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

(c) Electrical permits. An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:

1. Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when that cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code. 2. Repair of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location. 3. Temporary decorative lighting. 4. Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control

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device the same location. 5. Repair or replacement of any over current device of the required capacity in the same location. 6. Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity for signs or gas tube systems. 7. Taping joints. 8. Removal of electrical wiring. 9. Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories. IO. The cord and plug wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets. 11. Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy. 12. Low-energy power, control and signal circuits of Class 11 and Class Ill as defined in the Electrical Code. 13. A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility.


(a) Application form. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application. Every such application shall: 1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made. 2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work. 3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended. 4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications, and other data as required in Section 12.1 0.320 (b). 5. State the valuation of any new building or structure or any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building. 6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant’s authorized agent. 7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the Building Official.

(b) Submittal Documents. Plans, specifications, engineering calculations, diagrams, soil investigation reports, special inspection and structural observation programs and other data shall constitute the submittal documents and shall be submitted in one or more sets with each application for a permit. When such plans are not prepared by an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the applicant submitting such plans or other data to demonstrate that state law does not require that the plans be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. The Building Official may require plans, computations and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect licensed by the State to practice as such even if not required by state law.

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EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the submission of plans, calculations, construction inspection requirements and other data if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

(c) Information on Plans and Specifications. Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale on substantial paper and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Plans for buildings of other than Group R. Division 3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate how required structural and fire resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems.

(d) Expiration of Applications. An application for a building permit shall become null and void, and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the building permit shall not have been approved, for whatever reason, within 24 months of the date of acceptance of the completed permit application by the Building Official, or not issued for whatever reason, prior to the expiration of the authorizing discretionary permit.

After the building permit application has been approved, the application shall become null and void and any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocation waiting list shall be likewise nullified, if the applicant has not accepted the building permit and paid the required fees for the building permit within 6 months of the date the applicant is notified that the application has been approved, or prior to the expiration of the authorizing discretionary permit, whichever comes first.



The Building Official may extend a building permit application which has become void pursuant to this Section for increments of time not exceeding 6 months when the Building Official determines that such an extension is otherwise consistent with the intent of this ordinance, and upon a finding by the Building Official that the applicant is making a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements of the Planning Department, provided that the underlying discretionary permit has not expired. A fee as set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule shall be charged for the processing of applications for such extensions, unless specifically waived by the Building Official.

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(a) General. When it is required that documents be prepared by an architect or engineer, the Building Official may require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or engineer of record who shall perform all the duties required of the original architect or engineer of record. The Building Official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the architect or engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building.

(b) Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this Section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are to be submitted to the Building Official within a specified period. Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the Building Official. The architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the Building Official. Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or engineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the Building Official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the Building Official.

(c) Inspection and Observation Program. When special inspection is required by Section 12.1 0.355 of this Chapter, the architect or engineer of record shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to issuance of the building permit. The inspection program shall designate the portions of the work to have special inspection, the name or names of the individuals or firms who are to perform the special inspections and indicate the duties of the special inspectors. The special inspector shall be employed by the owner, the engineer or architect of record, or an agent of the owner, but not the contractor or any other person responsible for the work. When structural observation is required by Section 12.1 0.360 of this Chapter, the inspection program shall name the individuals or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur. The inspection program shall include samples of inspection reports and provide time limits for submission of reports.


(a) Issuance. The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed by an applicant for permit shall be reviewed by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the County of Santa Cruz and other agencies with review authority to verify

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compliance with any applicable laws under its jurisdiction. If the Building Official finds that the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule have been paid, the Building Official shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant. Permits may be issued only to the homeowner, homeowner’s authorized representative or a I icensed contractor.

When a permit is issued and when plans are required, the Building Official shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications APPROVED. Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work regulated by this code and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.

The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure or building and or property service equipment have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code. The holder of a partial permit shall proceed without assurance that the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted.

(b) Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein; and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant with the issuance of the associated permit, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times and available for review during which work authorized thereby is in progress.

(c) Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans, specifications and computations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code, or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on plans, specifications and other data shall not prevent the Building Official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building operations being carried as authorized by the building permit when in violation of these codes or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.


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(a) Expiration of Building Permits Generally. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become null and void unless extended pursuant to Subsection (c) below, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the date of such permit, or if a signed and dated approval or partial approval of an inspection is not entered on the permittee’s job copy as to the building or work authorized by such permit at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one year, or if the requirements of another reviewing agency, as shown on the permit documents, are not met within one year of the date of the final inspection.


(b) Expiration of Residential Building Permits Subject to Measure “J” (Section 12.02 of the County Code). A residential building permit granted an allocation pursuant to Chapter 12.02 of the County Code, rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations listed in paragraph (1 ) above, but eligible for reissuance, may only be reissued provided that an allocation is available at the time of reissuance. If no allocation is available, the application for reissuance shall be placed on the allocation waiting list and shall be eligible for an allocation based upon the date of expiration of the original permit.

(c) Time Extension for Building Permit Expiration. A building permit rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations set forth in Subsection (a) above, may be extended for a period not to exceed six months, provided that:

I. An application for extension is received prior to the expiration date of such permit;

2. The fee established by the Board of Supervisors and set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule has been paid by the applicant;

(3) An extension of a permit pursuant to this paragraph shall be deemed to be issued under the original building permit allocation, if subject to the provisions of Chapter 12.02 of this Code;

4. All other required permits, including any discretionary approvals, remain valid or are d u I y extended concurrently;

5. The work to be done under the permit continues to be consistent with the General Plan and all other County ordinances; and

6. The applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Building Official that good cause exists for extending the building permit.

Good Cause may include: (i) The existence of a development moratorium, imposed after approval of a permit. A development moratorium shall include a water or sewer moratorium, as well as other

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actions of public agencies other than the County, which regulate land use, development, or the provision of services to the land, which thereafter prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work authorized by such permit; and (ii) A lawsuit which has been filed and is pending in a court of competent jurisdiction which prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work authorized by such permit. The permittee must apply for an extension within 30 days of the service of the initial petition(s) or complaint(s) in the lawsuit. An application for extension shall be acted upon within 40 days of its filing and may be approved if it is determined that the lawsuit does effectively, prevent, prohibit, or delay the building or work authorized by the permit. (iii) Situations where extension is necessary to comply with County ordinances. (iv) Financial or other hardship when the permit holder has demonstrated a good faith effort to make progress in commencing or continuing construction. A written finding of the basis of this extension shall be preserved in the files of the jurisdiction. (v) To correct administrative error.

(d) Voided building permits. Voided building permits that have expired where no work has commenced shall not be reinstated if there is an underlying discretionary permit that has expired. Otherwise, voided building permits may be reinstated by the Building Official provided the following conditions are met:

(i) An approved job copy of the plans exists, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the Building Official. (ii) The project as constructed is consistent with the approved plans. (iii) Required inspections have been obtained based on the current state of construction. (iv) An application is received requesting reinstatement of the building permit and the processing fee set forth in the Santa Cruz County Planning Department Adopted Fee Schedule is paid. (v) The applicant is making a good faith effort to complete the project. (vi) The project is adequately secured and does not present a hazard to the surrounding properties.


The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code and the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of an ordinance or regulation or the provisions of the above referenced codes.


If any person, firm or corporation obtains a permit under this chapter and pays the permit fee by check, and that check is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds, stop payment, or for any other reason, then said permit shall be suspended for a period not to

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exceed 3 months, after which time such permit shall be null and void and a violation may be issued. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3428, 1983)

12.1 0.350 Fees.

(a) General. Fees shall be assessed as set forth in the Department Adopted Fee Schedule.

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be required to be paid by the County of Santa Cruz, School District, Special Districts, the State of California, or the United States Government, when work is being done on the official properties of such agencies and is to be used for a governmental or educational purpose and where such work is not inspected by the Building Official. (Ord. 2714, 9/2/75; 3451, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 3721, 1/28/86; 4043, 1211 2/89; 4047, 1/9/90)

(c) Investigation Costs: Work without a Permit. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special inspection may be required before a permit may be issued for such work. In addition to the required permit fees, payment of all accrued enforcement costs must be made prior to issuance of any permit to correct a violation.


General. Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the Building Official and the construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the Building Official.

Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or other Santa Cruz County ordinances. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other Santa Cruz County ordinances shall not be valid.

It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the Building Official nor the County of Santa Cruz shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

A survey of the lot may be required by the Building Official to verify that the structure is located in accordance with the approved plans.

(a) Inspection Record Card. Work requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or the agent of the permit holder shall have posted or otherwise made available an inspection record card such as to allow the Building Inspector conveniently to make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall be maintained available by the permit holder until final approval has been granted by the Building Official.

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(b) Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the Building Official that such work is ready for inspection. The Building Official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the Building Official.

It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspections required either by this code or the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code to provide access to and means for inspection of the work.

(c) Approval Required. Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either indicate that that portion of the construction is satisfactory as completed or shall notify the permit holder or an agent of the permit holder wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any portions which do not comply shall be corrected and such portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the Building Official.

There shall be a final inspection and approval by the Building Official of all buildings, structures, plumbing, mechanical and or electrical permits when completed and ready for occupancy and/or use.

(d) Required Building Inspections. Reinforcing steel or structural framework of a part of a building or structure or any plumbing, mechanical or electrical components shall not be covered or concealed without first obtaining the approval of the Building Official. Protection of joints and penetrations in fire- resistive assemblies shall not be concealed from view until inspected and approved.

The Building Official, upon notification, shall make the following inspections:

1. Foundation inspection. To be made after excavations for footings are complete and required reinforcing steel and any plumbing, mechanical or electrical components are in place. For concrete foundations, required forms shall be in place prior to inspection. All materials for the foundation shall be on the job, except when concrete is ready-mixed in accordance with approved nationally recognized standards, the concrete need not be on the job. When the foundation is to be constructed of approved treated wood, additional inspections may be required by the B u i Id i ng Off icia I. 2. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection. To be made after in-slab or under- floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories, insulation and other ancillary equipment items are in place but before any concrete is placed or floor sheathing installed, including the subfloor. 3. Frame inspection. To be made after the roof, framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys and vents are complete and the rough electrical wires, plumbing, and heating equipment and ducts are approved.

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4. Wall Insulation inspection. To be made after frame inspection is approved and all wall insulation is in place. 5. Lath and/or wallboard inspection. To be made after lathing and wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place but before plaster is applied or before wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished. 6. Attic and above ceiling insulation inspection. To be made after frame inspection is approved and all ceiling insulation is in place. 7. Final inspection. To be made after finish grading and the building is completed and ready for occupancy.

(e) Required Building andlor Property Service Equipment Inspections.

I. General. For all stand-alone plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits and all other building and/or property service equipment for which a permit is required by this code shall be inspected by the Building Official. Building service equipment intended to be concealed by a permanent portion of the building shall not be concealed until inspected and approved. Before any property service equipment is buried or covered it shall be inspected by the Building Official. When the installation of building and/or property service equipment is complete, a final inspection shall be made. Building and/or property service equipment regulated by the 2007 California Building Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code, the 2007 California Plumbing Code, and the 2007 California Electrical Code shall not be connected to the water, fuel or power supply or sewer system until authorized by the Building Official.

(f) Other Inspections. In addition to the called inspections specified above, the Building Official may make or require other inspections of construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and other laws which are enforced by the County of Santa Cruz.

(9) Re-inspections. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when inspections called for are not made.

This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.

Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or othewise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official. To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing and pay a 2-hour fee at the hourly rate adopted in the fee schedule. In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, additional inspection of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.

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(h) Special Inspections. In addition to the inspections required above, the owner or the engineer or architect of record acting as the owner‘s agent shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during construction as detailed in Section 1704 of the Building Code.

EXCEPTION: The Building Official may waive the requirement or the employment of a special inspector if the construction is of a minor nature.

12.10.360 Structural Observation.

Structural observation shall be provided when so designated by the architect or engineer of record, or when such observation is specifically required by the Building Official.

The owner shall employ the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, or another engineer or architect designated by the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, to perform structural observation as defined in this section. Observed deficiencies shall be reported in writing to the owner’s representative, special inspector, contractor and the Building Official. The structural observer shall submit to the Building Official a written statement that the site visits have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which, to the best of the structural observer’s knowledge, have not been resolved.

Structural observation does not include or waive the responsibility for the inspections required by Section 12.10.355 (d) of this Chapter, Section 1704 of the California Building Code, or other sections of California Building Code or this Chapter.


(a) Energy Connections. Persons shall not make connections from a source of energy, fuel or power to building service equipment or other service equipment which is regulated by this and for which a permit is required, until approved by the Building Official.

(b) Temporary Connections. The Building Official may authorize the temporary connection of the building or other service equipment to the source of energy, fuel or power for the purpose of testing the service equipment, or for use under a temporary certificate of occupancy, or for construction purposes after first obtaining a building permit.

12.10.370 Certificate of Occupancy.

(a) Use or Occupancy. Buildings or structures shall not be used or occupied nor shall a change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein.

EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group U Occu,pancies.

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the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz. Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the County of Santa Cruz shall not be valid.

(b) Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the Building Code.

(c) Certificate Issued. After the Building Official inspects the building or structure and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are enforced by the County of Santa Cruz, the Building Official shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

1. The building permit number. 2. The address of the building. 3. The name and address of the owner. 4. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued. 5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for

compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.


(d) Temporary Certificate. If the Building Official finds that substantial hazard will not result from occupancy of a building or portion thereof before the same is completed, a temporary certificate of occupancy for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure may be issued prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.

(e) Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the Building Official.

(f) Revocation. The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy issued under the provisions of this code when the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information, or when it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of an ordinance, regulation or the provisions of this code.


(a) Permit Required. No person or persons shall move or cause to be moved any building or structure without first obtaining a moving permit from the Building Official.

(b) Application--Fee. An application shall be filed with the Building Official, along with a fee established by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, showing the existing location of the structure to be moved, together with the proposed location.

(c) Compliance with Building Code and Zoning--Permit Issuance. If the proposed location and use comply with zoning regulations and all other County regulations, the Building Official shall issue the permit. The Building Official may require an inspection before issuing the moving

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permit, and may require the applicant to obtain a building permit to make the structure conform to such provisions of this Chapter as the Building Official deems appropriate, before issuing the moving permit. Additionally, the moved building must comply with Section 3408 of the 2007 California Building Code. (Ord. 2459, 7/19/77; 3428, 8/23/83)

12.10.380 Emergency permits.

(a) Emergency building, electrical, plumbing, and/or mechanical permits may be granted at the discretion of the Building Official for repair or reconstruction of structures damaged or destroyed as a result of a natural disaster or to prevent imminent danger to occupants or property. The work authorized by the permit shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter.

(b) Work authorized by the emergency permit shall commence within 45 days, and be completed within 90 days, of the permit issuance unless an extension is granted by the Building Official.

(c) The emergency work is considered to be temporary until a regular permit is granted unless the requirement for a regular permit is waived by the Building Official. Within 90 days of emergency permit issuance the property owner or his or her agent shall apply for the regular building, electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical permit. (Ord. 4030, 1 1/21/89)


12.1 0.41 0 Enforcement

The Building Official and his or her delegated subordinates, pursuant to the provisions of Section 836.5 of the Penal Code of the State of California, are hereby authorized to arrest a person without a warrant whenever they have reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed a misdemeanor which is a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Upon making such an arrest, the Building Official or his or her delegated subordinate shall prepare a citation and release the person arrested pursuant to Section 853.6 of the Penal Code of the State of California, the provisions of which are hereby adopted by reference as part of this Section. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3428, 1983)

12.10.415 Creation of an enforcement agency

There is hereby established in the County of Santa Cruz a code enforcement agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the Building Official.

Whenever the term or title “administrative authority,” “responsible official,” “Building Official,” “chief inspector,” “authority having jurisdiction,” or other similar designation is used herein, it shall be construed to mean the Building Official designated by the authority of the County of Santa Cruz.

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(a) General. The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes, the Building Official shall have the powers of a law e nfo rcerne n t off ice r.

The Building Official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The Building Official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.

(b) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appointing authority, the Building Official may appoint such number of technical officers, plan reviewers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The Building Official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency.

(c) Right of Entry. When necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of this code, or when the Building Official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the Building Official may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, that credentials be presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the Building Official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. Should entry be refused, the Building Official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure entry.

(d) Stop Orders. When work is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code, the Building Official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and such persons shall forthwith stop the work until authorized by the Building Official to proceed with the work.

(e) Occupancy Violations. When a building or structure or building andlor property service equipment therein regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of such codes, the Building Official may order such use discontinued by written notice served on any person causing such use to be continued. Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the Building Official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, or building andlor property service equipment comply with the requirements of such codes.

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case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The Building Official shall whenever possible notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or building and/or property service equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner and occupant of the building, structure or building and/or property service equipment, in writing, of such d i sco n nect io n i m med iatel y thereafter.

(9) Authority to Condemn Building Service and/or Property Equipment. When the Building Official ascertains that building and/or property service equipment regulated in this code has become hazardous to life, health or property, or has become insanitary, the Building Official shall order in writing that such equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The written notice itself shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. Defective building and/or property service equipment shall not be maintained after receiving such notice. When such equipment or installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of such disconnection and causes therefore shall be given within 24 hours to the serving utility, the owner and occupant of such building, structure or premises. When any building and/or property service equipment is maintained in violation of this code and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this Section, the Building Official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.

(h) Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shall not make connections from an energy, fuel or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to building and/or property service equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the Building Official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the Building Official until the Building Official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.

(i) Liability. The Building Official charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the assigned duties. A suit brought against the Building Official or employee’s of the County of Santa Cruz because of such act or omission performed by the Building Official or employee in the enforcement of the provisions of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by the County of Santa Cruz until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from, shall be assumed by this jurisdiction. This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling a building, structure or building and/or property service equipment therein for damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or the County of Santa Cruz be held as assuming such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or permits or certificates issued under this code. The Building Official or any subordinate shall not be liable for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code.

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(j) Alternate Materials, Methods Of Design And Methods Of Construction. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the use of any material, method of design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this code, provided an alternate has been approved and its use authorized by the Building Official.

The Building Official may approve an alternate, provided the Building Official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions of this code and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in suitability, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation.

The Building Official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate claims that may be made regarding its use. The details of an action granting approval of an alternate shall be recorded and entered in the files of the Building and Safety Division (See also Chapter 1 of the 2007 California Building Code).

(k) Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code or evidence that materials or construction do not conform to the requirements of this code, the Building Official may require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified by this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the Building Official shall determine test p roced u res. Tests shall be made by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the Building Official for the period required for the retention of public records.

(I) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The Building Official may request, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the County of Santa Cruz so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other pertinent laws or o rd i na nces .

12.10.425 Abatement of Structural and Geologic Hazards.

General. Pursuant to Section 101.8.1 of the 2007 California Building Code, the County of Santa Cruz has adopted the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings to regulate hazardous buildings and geologic hazards in the County.

The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings promulgated by the International Code Conference is amended as follows:


(b) Section 201 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

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(a). Administration The Planning Director or designee is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and to administer the abatement process. The Planning Director or designee shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. The Building Official is responsible for making determinations as to whether buildings, structures, or portions thereof, are dangerous and unsafe. The County Geologist is responsible for making determinations as to whether, due to geologic conditions, such conditions render a site, building, structure, or portions thereof, dangerous and unsafe.

(c) Section 202 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Whenever, in the judgment of the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee, it appears after inspection that a building or portion thereof is dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance; and/or whenever, in the judgment of the Planning Director, it appears after inspection that a building or portion thereof is rendered dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance as the result of geologic conditions on a site; the Planning Director or designee may initiate proceedings to abate the public nuisance by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures specified in Section 401 of this code.

(d) Section 205 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a) General. The Hearing Officer(s) provided by the Board of Supervisors as established under Section 1 .I 2.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Planning Director, or the Planning Director’s designee, relative to the application and interpretations of this code. The Hearing Officer(s) shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with copies to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Director. Appeals to the Hearing Officer shall be processed in accordance with Section 501 of this Code. Copies of all rules or regulations used in the conduct of these hearings shall be made available to the public by the Planning Department. (b) Limitations on Authority. The Hearing Officer(s) shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearing Officer(s) be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

(e) Chapter 4 is retitled to read: NOTICES AND ORDERS OF THE PLANNING DIRECTOR

(f) Paragraph 401.1 of Section 401 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

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(a) Commencement of Proceedings. Whenever, in the judgment of the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee, it appears from an inspection that a building or site is dangerous as defined in Section 302, and constitutes a public nuisance, the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee may commence proceedings to cause the repair, vacation or demolition of the building, structure or site according to the procedures set forth in this Section.

(9) Paragraph 5 of Section 401.2 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(b)5. Statements advising (i) that any person having any record title or legal interest in the building or site may appeal from the notice and order or any action of the Planning Director or designee to the Hearing Officer, provided the appeal is made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the Planning Director within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and (ii) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right to an administrative hearing and determination of the matter.


If compliance is not had with the order within the time specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and timely filed, the Planning Director or designee may file in the office of the County Recorder a certificate describing the property and certifying (i) that the building or site or portion thereof is dangerous and (ii) that the owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafter have been completed or the building demolished and/or the geologic conditions mitigated to a level acceptable to the County so that it no longer exists as a dangerous building or site or portion thereof on the property described in the certificate, the Planning Director or designee shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder certifying that the building has been demolished or all required corrections have been made so that the building or site or portion thereof is no longer dangerous, whichever is appropriate.


Whenever a dangerous building, structure or site is ordered to be repaired, the owner shall either secure the building, structure or site from unauthorized entry, repair the building, structure or site in accordance with the current building code or demolish the building or structure at the option of the building owner.

(j) Section 501.1 --General of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

(a) Form of Appeal. Any person entitled to service under Section 401(c) may appeal from any notice and order or any action of the Planning Director, or the Planning Director‘s designee, under this code by filing at the County of Santa Cruz Planning Department a written appeal containing:

1. A heading with the words: “Before the Hearing Officer of the County of Santa Cruz.”

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2. A caption reading “Appeal of participating in the appeal. 3. A brief statement setting forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order. 4. A brief statement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, together with any material facts claimed to support the contentions of the appellant. 5. A brief statement in ordinary and precise language of the relief sought and the reasons why it is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed, modified or otherwise set aside. 6. The signature of all parties named as appellants and their official mailing addresses. 7. The verification (by declaration under penalty of perjury) of at least one appellant as to the truth of the matters stated in the appeal. The appeal shall be filed within 20 days from the date of the service of such order or action of the Planning Director or designee; provided, however, that if the building or structure or site is in such condition as to make it immediately dangerous to the life, limb, property or safety of the public or adjacent property and is ordered vacated and is posted in accordance with Section 404, such appeal shall be filed within 10 days from the date of service of the notice and order of the Planning Director or designee.


(b) Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this Section, the Planning Director or designee shall submit it at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Officer. (c) Scheduling and Noticing Appeal for Hearing. As soon as practicable after receiving the written appeal, the Hearing Officer shall fix a date, time and place for the hearing of the appeal. Such date shall not be less than 15 days nor more than 60 days from the date the appeal was filed with the Planning Department. Written notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 10 days prior to the date of the hearing to each appellant by the Hearing Officer either by causing a copy of such notice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by mailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the address shown on the appeal.



(I) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of Section 701 of the Uniform Code are hereby amended to read :

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(a) General. After any order of the Planning Director or designee or the Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code shall have become final, no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect, or refuse to obey any such order. Any such person who fails to comply with any such order is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order of the Planning Director or designee or Hearing Officer made pursuant to this code becomes final, the person whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such an order, the County may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under Subsection (a) of this section, (ii) proceed with abatement action pursuant to Section 701 et seq., or (iii) institute any appropriate legal action to abate such building or site as a nuisance.

(m) Subparagraphs 1 ,2 and 3 of paragraph 701.3 of the Uniform Code are hereby amended to read:

1. The Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee may cause the building or site described in such notice and order to be posted at each entrance thereto a notice commensurate with the degree of hazard. 2. The finding and order shall remain in effect until the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the Planning Director or designee have been completed and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code. 3. The Planning Director or designee may, in addition to any other remedy herein provided, cause the building or site to be repaired to the extent necessary to correct the conditions which render the building or site dangerous as set forth in the notice and order; or, if the notice and order required demolition, to cause the building or site to be sold and demolished or demolished and the materials, rubble and debris therefrom removed and the lot cleaned. Any such repair or demolition work shall be accomplished and the cost thereof paid and recovered in the manner hereinafter provided in this code. Any surplus realized from the sale of any such building or site, or from the demolition thereof, over and above the cost of demolition and of cleaning the lot, shall be paid over to the persons lawfu I I y entitled thereto.

(n) Section 504 of the Uniform Code is hereby amended to read:

Upon receipt of any application from the person required to conform to the order and by agreement of such person to comply with the order if allowed additional time, the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee may grant an extension of time, not to exceed an additional 120 days, within which to complete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition, if the Planning Director or Planning Director’s designee determines that such an extension of time will not create or perpetuate a situation imminently dangerous to life or property. The Planning Director’s or designee’s authority to extend time is limited to the physical repair, rehabilitation or demolition of the premises and will not in any way affect the time to appeal the notice and order.


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(Editorially amended during Supp. 11 ; Ord. 3949, 9/20/88; 4202, 6/2/92; 4348, 1/24/95; 4496- C, 8/4/98; 4547, 6/8/99; Ord. 4632 § 1, 8/14/01: Ord. 4682 § 2, 10/1/02; Ord. 4839 § 2, 10/24/06)


(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, improve or maintain any building or structure or to cause, permit, aid, abet or furnish any equipment or labor for such work; unless either ( I ) a building permit has first been obtained for each building or structure from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work; or (2) the work is exempt from the requirements for a permit by the provisions of Subsection 12.1 0.070(b) of this Chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to proceed with work on a building or structure under a building permit beyond the work authorized by a previous inspection or without first obtaining the inspection approvals required by Sections 12.1 0.255 of this Chapter.


(d) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or occupy a building or structure for any type of occupancy or to cause, permit, aid or abet the same without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official where required by Section 12.10.370 of this Chapter.

(e) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to change the character of any occupancy or use of any building which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancy without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Official where required by Section 12.1 0.370 of this Chapter.

(f) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, reconstruct, install, relocate, alter or maintain any building or structure or accessory building or structure, any electrical, mechanical, or plumbing equipment, fuel gas equipment and installations or fire protection equipment or installations of or within a mobile home park or within a mobile home lot or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work unless ( I ) a written construction permit has been first obtained from the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work; or (2) the

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12.10.435 Appeals

All appeals of actions taken pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be made in conformance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 12.12. The Building and Fire Code Appeals Board shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96)

SECTION Ill

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Board of Supervisors declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared u ncon st i t u t iona I.

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Seciions: 12.1 0.010 J 2 .1 0.020 12.1 0.030 12.1 0.040

12.1 0.050 12.1 0.060 12.1 0.070 12.10.072

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12.1 0.090 12.1 0.100 12.1 0.110 12.10.115

12.10.J20 12.1 0.121 12.10.125 12.1 0.136 12.1 0.J40 32.1 0.150

Chapte r 12-10

BUILDING REGULATIOPJS

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Title of chapter . Purpose of chapter. Scope of chapter. Volunlary compliance of exempted persons. Defin i tions. Codes adopted by reference. Uniform Building Code adopted. S ta te Historic Building C o d e adopted. Uniform Mechanical C o d e adopted. Uniform Plumbing C o d e adopted. Uniform Electrical C o d e adopted. Permits. Regulations lor moving buildings and s tructures . Amendments . Emergency permits. Violations. Appeals. En lo rcem e n 1 - Permits voided for nonpayment .

Title of chapter. This Chapter shall be known as the Building Code of

the County of Sanla Cruz, and may be cited by such title. (Ord. 2 174,9/2/75; 345 1 -A , 8/23/83; 3428,8/23/53; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1/9/90)

12.10.020 Purpose of chapter. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide minimum

standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, bridges and structures within this County and certain equipment specifically r e p l a t e d herein, including installation, additions, alteration, and repaks of mechanjcal, plumbing and electrical systems. (Ord. 2 174, 9/2/75; 3451-A, 8/23/83; 3425, 8/23/83; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1/9/90)

12.1 0.030 Scope o f chapter. Any building or stnicture located on any land embraced

in any subdivision hereafter approved by the Board of Su- pervisors or any lands embraced in a parcel m a p defined

under Chapter 14-01 of the Santa Cruz C o u n t y Code and the Subdivision M a p Act, Government C o d e Section 664 10, et seq., shall be aiitomatically subject to the p r o v i - sions of this Chapter. (Ord. 4389A. 4/2/96) (Ord. 2 174, 9/2/75; 3451 -A , 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1/9/90}

12.1 0.040 Vol u n t a r y c o m p lia n c e of ex em pi e d pe r so ns.

Any owner of a building exempted fiom t h e provisions of this Chapter may obtain the service of the Building Of- ficial by applying for a building permjt a n d paying the customary fees. (Ord. 2 174, 9/2/75; 345 I -A, 8/23/83; 3428, 8/23/83; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1/9/90)

12.1 0.050 Definitions. Whenever in any of the Codes adopted hereby tbe fol-

lowing names or terms are used, such n a m e o r term shall have the meaning ascribed to i t by this sect ion as follows, to- wit:

Building Official. “Buildmg Official,” “Chief Building Inspect or ,” “Chief El e ctr i c a I Inspect or ,” ” C h i e f M ec ha n i - cal Inspector,” “Chief Plumbing Lnspector,” “Adminisna- tjve Authority,” and all other terms and d e s i p a t i o n s indi- carmg the person authorized and dlrected to carry out, enforce, and exercise government rights, privileges, and duties shall, unless expressly indicated otherwise, mean the Building Official and hts duly authorized deputies, assistants and inspectors- T h e “Building Official” is the person appointed by tbe Planning Director to h e a d the Permit and Inspection Services Section of the Planning Department.

Building Department. The Office of the Planning Di- rector.

Board of Appeals. T h e Board established by the Board of Supervisors of the c o u n t y of Santa Cruz .

Bridge. A structure constructed OJ erected across a wa- terway. ravine or road to provide access from one side 10

another. City. The County of Santa Cruz w h e n referring to a

political entity or an incorporated area of said County when referring to area.

City Clerk. County Clerk; Ex Officio Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. County Clerk.

city Council. T h e Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Cruz.

Commencernent’of Work. Shall be the completion of the first permanent work (not including wells, septic tanks. grading or temporary power poles). Said permanent work shall include fooring and foundation mater ials such as poles, cassions, etc., s i p e d off by the bui lding inspector with the concrete t o be poured within l ive ( 5 ) days

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Fire Chief. T h e County Fire Marshal or the Chief of the Fire Protection District wherein lies any proposed building site.

Housins Act. The State Housing Act presently set forth in Section I79 I O and following of the Health and Safety Code of the State o f California.

Shall is mandatory except where i t is used to direct a county OJ other public officer or employee to perform cer- lain acts, in which case i t is directory only.

Structure. That which is built or structured, as edifice or building of any kind, or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner. Structure, as herein defmed, does not include bridges for exclusive agricultural uses on private property under one ownership which does not cross a public water- way or a f lowing stream or bridges which would ulti- mately serve not more than one owner-occupied, single- family dwelling and which does not cross a public water- way or a flowing stream. (Ord. 2174, 9/2/75; 2506,

4 2 02. 6/2/92) I 11'22:77; 3428 , 8/23/83; 3451-A, 8/23/83; 4047, 1/9/90;

3 2.1 0.060 For the purpose of establishing proper regulations for

Building Construction and for installation of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Systems, the following Codes or ponions thereof hereinafter set forth are hereby adopted and made a portion of this Chapter by reference without further publication o r posting thereof. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, each and every provision, section, table, diagram, illustration, figure, phrase, paragraph and appendix thereof are hereby adopted in the same manner as though set forth in fu l l . T w o copies of each of the adopted Codes are and shall be maintained o n file in the office o f the Clerk of the Board o f Supervisors, and one copy o f each shall be maintained in the office of the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

Codes adopted by reference.

12- 10.070 The Building Code for the county of Santa Cruz shall

be the latest printing of the 1997 edition o f the Uniform Building Code, excluding the appendix unless portions of the appendix are specifically adopted by the ordinance codified in this section, as amended by Part 2 of Title 2 4 of the California Code of Regulations, and the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as adopred by the International Conference of Building Offi- cials, subject to the following changes and exceptions:

Uniform Building Code adopted.

(a) UBC Section 105 Deleted. Section I05 of the ,

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Uniform Building Code is hereby deleted. (See Chapter ' I

12.12 of the Santa CJ-UZ County Code). UBC Section 1062 Amended. Section 106.2 of

the Uniform Building Code js hereby amended to read: (b )

EBernpted W o r k A building permit shall not be required for the following:

Such exempt strucrures must meet all other applicable requiremenis of this jurisdiction, including required minimum dis tances 6om property lines.

( 1 ) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and suTlilar uses, when located on a parcel which contains an existin2 Group R, and/or G r o u p U Occupancy, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, and the height above grade a s defmed in the zoning ordinance does not exceed 10 feel- 3 1 more than one such structure exists o n a parcel a permit will be required for both structures i f the dis tance between them does not exceed 50 feet.

( 2 ) Fences, not over 10 feet high, except that concrete and masonry fences more than 6 feet h height measured horn the lowest grade to the top of the wall shall require a buildin_g permit.

(3 ) Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet-9 inches high-

(4) Retaining walls, which retain not more than 3 feel of material unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class J , 1 1 , or I l l - A liquids. For the purpose of this section, a re ta ining wall is considered to be sup- p o r ~ i n g a surcharge if:

T h e wall retains m o r e than one foot of material and the retained mater ia l slopes more than two units horizontal to one vertical within a distance equal to twice the height of the wall above tbe lowest g a d e .

The wall retains m o r e than one foot of material and any road or s t ructure is located on the retained material within a distance equal to twice the height o f the wall above the-lowest g a d e .

(5) Platforms, walks, and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.

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(6) Pamtm:, papermg and similar finish work

(7 ) Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

(8) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R, Division 3 , and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.

(9) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and i f the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.

( I 0) Treehouses and skateboard ramps, when constructed on a parcel which contains a single family dwelling and which are not used for commercial purposes, and children’s play s t~uctures when consiructed on a parcel which contains a single family dwelling OJ a school or day care center, unless the Building Official fmds that the structure poses a hazard to health or sa fe ty

( I 1) Agricultural shade structures less than 12 feet Ln height constructed of light hame materials and covered with shade clotb or clear, flexible plastic with no associated electrIca1, plumbing, or mechanical equipment, other than h i g a t ion equipment.

(1 2 ) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the rat io of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to I .

(.I 3 ) Replacemeni in kind of gypsum wallboard i f i t does not serve as a fire-resistive assembly OJ as l a - era1 bracing for the building.

( 1 4) Replacement in kind of windows or doors when the structural integrity of the opening is not affect ed.

( I 5 ) Replacement in kind of exterior siding when i t does not serve as a fire-resistive assembly or as ]at- era1 braclng for the building.

( 1 6) Prefabricated structures constructed of l igh t f iame materials and covered with cloth or flexible plastic, wi th no associated electrical, plumbin?, or mechanical equipment and the height above s rade as defined jn the zonins ordinance does not exceed 1 2 feet.

( 1 7 ) Pcrbors, trellises, and gazebos provided the floor area does not exceed 400 square feet, a n d the heiFht above y a d e as defined in the zoning ordmance does not exceed 10 feet. For the purpose of this seclion; arbors, trellises, and gazebos are defined as follows:

Structures which bave a sol id or lattice roof structure: and

- 75V0 of the exterior walls are not less t h a n 7 S % open, and

- Into which a motor vehicle cannot be driven due IO the configuration of the strucrure or placement on the si!e

I f such a structure contains electrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment, a permit is required for this work.

Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbins, electrical and mechanical permits will be r e - quired for the above exempted items.

Exemption born the pennit requuements of this code shall not b e deemed to grant authorization for a n y work to be done in any manner in violation of rhe provisions of this code or any other l aws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

Unless specifically exempted by the Building Of- ficial, retaining walls retaining more than 4 feet of ma - terjal shall be designed by an engineer licensed by the Slate of California to perfonn such design. .

(c) UBC Section 107.4 ameoded. Section 107.4 of the Uniform BuildJng Code is hereby amended as follows:

(d ) Expiration of Applications. An application for a building permit shall become null and void, a n d any rights or expectations pertaining to its position on the allocarioo waiting list shall be l ~ k e w i s e nullified: i f the building permit shall not bave been approved, for whatever reason, within 24 months of the date of a c - ceptance of the completed permit application by the B u i Id in 9 Off c i a I .

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- Afier the building permit application has been ap-

proved the applicatjon shall become n u l l and void and any rights OJ expectations per lab ing to its position on the allocation waitins list shall be ILkewise nul l i f ied , ~f

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the applicant has not accepted the building permit and paid the required fees for the buildins permit within 6 months of the date the applicant is notified that the application has been approved.

T h e Planning Director may reduce the maximum times in the two preceding paragaphs when the application has been made to conect a violation of Federal, State, or County codes or to protect life, health, or safety.

If a building permit application becomes nul l and void pursuant to this section, the application shall be considered abandoned unless a new application is filed. I f a n e w application is filed, a l l required reviews shall be performed again, and all appropriate review fees shall be paid again. The standards upon which the reviews are based shall be the standards in effect at the time the new application is reviewed.

T h e Building Official may ex tend a building permit application which has become void pursuant to this section for increments of time not exceeding 6 months when the Building Official determines that such an extension is otherwise consistent with the intent of this ordinance, and upon a finding by the Building Official that the applicant is making a good faith attempt to comply with the requirements of the Plannin_e Depart- ment. A fee as set forth i r~ the Planning Department section o f the County's Unified Fee Schedule shaJl be charged for the processing of applications for such extensions, unless specificaJly waived by the Building Official.

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(d) UBC Section 106.4.2 Amended- Section 106.4.2 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read:

(b) Relention of Plans. One set o f approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building Official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein; and one set o f approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the appljcant with the issuance of the associated permit, and said set shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times dur ins which work authorized thereby is in p r o g e s s .

( e ) UBC Section 106.4.4 Amended. Section 106.4.4 of the Uniform Building Code is hereby amended to read:

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( I ) Exp i ra t ion oJBui ld ing Permits Generally. Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this C o d e shall expire by limitation and become null and void unless extended pursuant I O

paragrapb 3 below, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year 6om the date of such permit, OJ if a signed and dated approval or partial approval of an inspection is not entered on the perminee's j o b copy as to the building o r work authorized by such permit at any time after the work is commenced for a period of one year, or if the requirements of another reviewing agency, as shown on the permit documents, are not met within one year o f the date of the frnal inspection.

The Planning Director may reduce the max imum times in the preceding paragraph when the permit has been issued to correct a violation of Federal, Slate, OT County codes or to protect life, health, or safety.

(2) Expiration of Res iden t i a l Building P e r - mits Subjec t to Measure "J" (Section 12.02 of Ihe C o u n t y Code). A residential buildin: pennjt granted an allocation pursuant to Chapter 13.02 of the County Code, rendered null and void b y reason of the t ime limitations listed in paragraph ( 1 ) above, but eligible for reissuance, may only be reissued provided that a n allocation is available at the t ime of reissuance. If no allocation is available, the application for reissuance shall be placed on the allocarion waiting list and shall b e elJ- gible for an allocation based upon the date of expiration of the original permit.

( 3 ) T i m e Ex tension for Building Permil Expi- ra t ion. A building permit rendered null and void by reason of the time limitations set forth b-~ paragraph I above, may be extended upon showing of good cause pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 4 below, for a period not to exceed one year at a time, pfovided that:

( i ) An applkat jon for extension is received prior to the expiration dare of such permit;

(ii) The See established by the Board of Supervi- sors and set forth in the Unified Fee Schedule has been paid by the applicant; and

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ATT A C ti MENT An exlension of a permil pursuant to this para-

y a p h shall be deemed to be issued under the original buildmg perrnii allocation, i f subjecl to the provisions of Chapter I2 03 o! 1111s Code

( 4 ) A T i m e Extension may be authorized, either condirionally OJ unconditionally, upon a showins of good cause. For a building permit issued for the construction of four or more residential units, or c o m e r - cia1 or hdusrrial u555 over 20,000 square feet, the Board of Supervisors, upon determining that good cause exists, may approve an extension of a Building Permit.expuation date for a period not to exceed one year at a time. The Building Official upon determining that good cause exists, may approve extension of a building permit expiration date for a period not to exceed one year at a time for any other building permit. No extensions shall be granted under this subsection unless:

(i) All other required permits remain valid or are duly extended concurrently;

(iii) Situaiions where extension is necessary to comply with County ordinances.

(iv) The Building Official may ?rant a 6 month extension based upon financial or other hardship when the permit holder has demonstrated a good faith effort to make progress in commencing or continuing construction. A wrinen finding of the basis o f this extension shall be preserved in the files of the jurisdiction.

(v) The Building Official m a y p a n t an extension of appropriare length 10 correct administrative er - Jar. A written finding of the basis of this extension shall be preserved in the files of [he jurisdiction.

(6) A buildins permit, which h a s become void may be reinstated by the Building Official provided t h e following condiljons are met:

( i ) An approved j ob copy of the plans exisls, unless this requbemenl is specifically waived by the B u 1 1 d in g 0 ffi c ial-

( 1 1 ) The work I O be done under the permit continued lo be consisrenl with the General Plan and a l l other County ordinances; and

(ji) T h e project as constructed is consistent with the approved plans.

( i j j ) Requked inspections have been obtained ( 5 ) Good Cause may include: based on the current state of conshuct jon.

( 1 ) The existence ora developmen! moratorium, imposed afier approval of a permit. A development moratorium shall include a water or sewer moratorium, as well as other actions of public agencies other than the County, which regulale land use, development, or the provision of services IO the land, which thereafter prevents, prohibits, or delays the building or work a u - thorized by such permit: and

(11) A lawsuit which has been filed and is pending in a court of competenl jurisdiction which prevents, prohibits, or delays the b u i l d k g or work authorized by such permit. The permitlee must apply for an extension within 30 days of the service of [he initial petition(s) or complaint(s) in the lawsuit.

An applicarion for extension shall be acted upon within 40 days of its filing and may be approved if i t IS

detemmmed that the lawsult does effectively, prevent. prohibit. or delay rhe building or work authorized by the permit

(iv) An application is received requesting reinstatement of the building permit and the processing fee set forth in the Planning Department section of the County Unified Fee Schedule is paid.

. (v) T h e applicant is making a good faith effort to complete the project.

(vi) T h e project is adequately secured and does not present a hazard to the surrounding properties.

(f) UBC Section 107.1 Amended. UBC Section 107.1 shall be amended10 read as follows:

Fees shall be as set forth in the Planning Depart- ment section o f c o u n t y Unified Fee Schedule . .

(2) The Appendix of the I997 Uniform Building Code as amended by Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code ofRegularIons is hereby adopted in its entuety, subject t o the changes, additions. and deletions shown in this section.

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( 1 ) Appendix Chapter 3, Division 111, Section 332, “One and Two Family D w e l l k g Code Adopted” IS hereby deleted.

(2) Appendix Chapter 1 1 , “Accessibility,” is hereby deleted in its entirety.

(3) Appendix Chapter 13, “Energy Conservation in New Building Construction,” is hereby deleted.

(4) Appendix Chapter 3 1, Division I , “Flood Resis- tant Consrruct ion” is hereby deleted. (See Chapter 16. I O , Santa Cruz County Code.)

Appendix Chapter 29, “Minimum Plumbing Fix- tures“ is hereby deleted.

Appendix Chapter 33, “Excavation and Grading” is hereby deleted in its entirety. (See Chapter 16.20, Santa Cruz County Code.)

Appendix Chapter 34, “ E x i s t k g Structures” is hereby deleled in its entirety.

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(6)

(7)

(h) UBC Addition-Water Runoff. ( I ) UBC Addition-Water Runoff . Where runoff

born roofs is collected o r concentrated, it shall be either percolated into the ground by suitable methods, or carried to streets or existing drainase courses in lined conduils or over vegetated, erosion-resistant surfaces. Velocity dissi- paters shall be used wherever runoff is discharged to bare soil or an unprotected drainage channel.

UBC Addition-Erosion Control. All disturbed surfaces resulting from building construction shall be pre - pared and maintained lo prevent erosion between October 15th and April 15th.

UBC Addition-W idth Standards for Doorways, Hallways and Stairways. Buildings for residential structures shall bave a thuty (30)-inch min imum inside dimension for all doorways, through which any user thereof may pass, excluding shower doors ; closet or pantry doors when the back wall o f the closet OJ pantry is less than three feet from the door; and doors that serve the same function to an area where one door already meets the requirement. If, and to the extent that, this subsection is inconsistent with any provision of the Uniform Building Code currently or hereafter adopted b y the county o f Santa Cruz, the provisions of this subsection shall prevail .

ACCESSIBILITY-Title 24 California Code of Regulations (State Building Code) Part 2, Chapter I IB, Section I l34B.2 requires that b u i l d k g owners, property owners, and commercial landlords make buildings and facilities accessible to persons with disabilities when performing renovation, structural repair, alterations, and additions to existing buildings and facilities. T h e provisions o f Section I l34B.2 also apply to alterations to outside areas servins the building, included but not limited to parking lots, sidewalks, and walkways. Slurry sed ing , top dress-

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ing, overlaying, repaving or replacing a parking lot shall

Santa Cruz that exisring facilities become fully useable by persons with disabilities to the greatest extent possible. Property owners are encourazed to m o d i b facilities to achieve this goal whenever possible, and are required by this section to make facilities accessible when performing renovation, structural repair , alterations, and additions to existing facilities, subject to the exceptions in Section I 134B.2 .1~

UBC TABLE 15-A REVISED. Table 15-A of the Uniform Bui ldins Code is hereby revised as follows:

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( constitute an alteration. I1 is the inlention of the county of

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N o building or structure with a floor area p e a t e r than 500 square feet shall be constructed with a roof covering which does not have a Fire-retardant rating complying with U.B.C. Standard 15-2 and listed as less than Class B or Class A. No building or structure with a floor area greater than 500 square feet shall have more than 50?4 of the area of the roof replaced within any two year period with a roof covering which does not have a Fire-retardant rating complying with U.B.C. Standard 15-2 and listed as less than Class €3 or Class A.

(rn) UNIFORM AMENDMENTS. The followlng sec- t ions are modified as shown below:

( 1 ) J629.4.2. Seismic Zone 4 near-source factor. ln Seismic Zone 4, each site shall be assigned a near-source factor in accordance with Table 16-S and the Seismic Source Type set forth in Table 16-U. T h e value of N, used in determining C, need not exceed 1 ~ I for structures comply ing with all the following condi - tions:

I . The soi l profile type is SA, Sg, Sc or S D

2. p=l .O.

3 . Except in single-story structures, Group R, Division 3 and Group U, Division 1 Occupancies, moment f i ame sys tems designated, as part of the lateral- force-resisting system shall be special moment-resisting fiames.

4. Thegrov i s ions in Sections 9.6a and 9.6b of AlSC - Seismic Part 1 shal l not apply, except for columns U, one-story buildings 01 columns at the top story of multistory buildings-

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1. Light-Gamed walls with shear panels a. Wood structural panel wal ls lor structures three stories

b. All olher light-framed walls 2. Shear lvalls

a. Concrete b. Masonry

ing

a. Steel b. Concrete' c. Heavy timber

or less

3 . Lighl steel-framed bearing walls with tension-only brac-

4 . Braced frames where bracing carries gravity load

I . Steel eccentrically braced frame (EBF) 2. Light-framed walls with shear panels.

a. Wood structural panel walls lor siructures three storie!

0. All other light-framcd \4alls 3 . Shear walls

a. Concrele b. Masonry -

a. Steel' b. Concrete' c . Heavy timber

or less . _ _ ...

4. Ordinary braced frames

5 . Special concentrically braced frames

5 . None of the follow in^ s t rucrura l h e s u l a r i t j e s is p r e sen t : Type 1 : 4 or 5 of T a b l e I 6 - L , a n d T y p e I or 4 of T a .

R

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LIMIT FOR SE 1 Sb11 c

0 ZOWES3 A N D J (feet)

x 304 S for mm

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T a b l e 16-N of the Ca l i fo rn i a B u i l d i ~ g C o d e is a m e n d e d I O r ead a s follows:

CBC Code Section Table 16-N

SYSTEM?

TABLE 16-N-STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS'

6 5

1 5 0

5.6 5.6 5.6

6.4

8.5 8.5 6.3

4.5 j . 3

. Bearing wall system

2.2 2.2 2 .z

2 . 2

7.8 2 . 8 2.8

2.8 2.8

2 . Building frame sys l rm

3 . Moment-resisting frame system

1 HEIGHT

a. Sleel I . Special moment-resist ing f r ame (SMRF)

a. Steel b. Concrete'

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2. Masonry moment-resisting wall frame ( M M R W ) 3. lnlermediaic moment-resisl ing frame (1MR.F)'

a. ~ r e e i ' b.' Concrelti'

4 . 5

4 5

4 .5 2 . 8

2.8

2 .8 2 8 2 2

5.5 5.5

2 . 5

2 . 8

2 . 9 2 .8

6 3

160 160 4 3

I60

kj 1 2 4 0

6 3

6 3

240 I60

3 5b 3

65

2 4 0

N.L. N 1. 160

3 ib J

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4.’ Dual svs tems

5 . Canti levered co lumn building sys tems

action sys tems 6. S h r a r wall-frame inter-

7. Undefined sys tems .

4. Ordinary moment-resisting framc (OMRF) a. Steel6 b. Concrete’

5 . Special truss moment frames of steel (STMF) I . Shrar walls

a. Concrete wirh SMRF b. Concrete with sleel OMRF (Not Permined) c. Concrete with concrete IMRF’ d . Masonry with SMRF e. Masonry wilh steel OMRF (No1 Penni t led) f. Masonry with concrete IMJU’ g. Masonry with masonry MMRWF

a. With steel SMRF b. With steel OMRF (Nor Permirted)

?. Steel EBF

3. Ordinary braced frames (Nor Perrnined) 4 . Special concentrically braced frames

a. Steel wirh steel SMRF b. Srecl with steel OblRF (Not Permitted)

5 . Steel IMRF (Not Permitred) 1 . Cantilevered column elements

I . Concrere’

See Section 1629.6.7 and 1629.9.2

N.L. - no limit

’ See Section 1630.4 for combination of structural systems. Basic structural systems are defined in Seciion 1629.6. Prohibited in Seismic Zones 3 and 4 . Includes precast concrete conforming to Section 192 I . 2 .7 .

’ Prohibited in Seismic Zones 3 and 4, excepi as permined in Section 1634.2

R

3-5 3.3 6-5

8- 5

6.5 5 -5

4.2 6.0

8-5

7-5

2-2

5-5

2.8 2.8 2 .8

2.8

2.8 2.8

2.8 2 .8

2.8

2 .8

2.0

2.8

LIMIT FOR SElSMlC ZONES 3

AND 4 ( fee l ) x 304.8 for

m m

3 5b 3

240

N.L.

5

160

3

I60

N.L. 3

3

N.L.

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In Seismic Zones 3 and 4 steel I N ’ S , OMRF’s and steel ordinary braced f i ames are permitted as follows: Structures using Steel IMRF’s and OMRF’s are permjtted to a height of 35 fi. where the total dead weight of rhe floors: walls and roof do not exceed 35 psf. or for single-story buildings where the moment joints of field connections are constructed of bolted end plates and the dead load of the roof does not exceed 15 psf- the height is permitted to be increased lo 60 ft. Steel ordinary braced fiames are permined in penthouse snuctures and in other one-story buildings or structures the total dead weigh1 o f the roof does not exceed 15 psf, and the heizht of the bcilding or structure does not exceed 60 feel7. Total hei_eht of the building i n c h d i n g cantilevered columns. Prohibited in Seismic Zones ZA, 2B, 3 and 4 . See Section 1633.2.7.

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ATTACHMENT 4; (Noie . NEHRP TS6 to study raising the I 5 psf dead weight liinit for Steel IMJU and O M W .

( 3 ) CBC Code Section 2204

SECTJON 2204 - DESiCN METHODS

Desisn shall be by one of the following methods

220-1.1 Load and Resislance Factor Design. Steel design based on load and resistance factor design met hod shall resist the factored load coinbinations of Section 1612 2 in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 2205

Allowable Stress Design. Steel design based on allowable stress design methods shall resist the factored load combinations of Section 1612.3 in accordance with the applicable requireinents of Section 220s.

( 4 ) CBC Code Section: 2 2 I O & 2 2 I 1

2205.3 Seismic Design Provisions for Structural Steel . Steel structural elements that resist seisinic forces shall. i n addition to the requirements of Section 2205 .2 be designed in accordance with Division IV.

SECTION x J 5. Divisions JV and V of Chapter 22 of the Californja build in^ Code are deleted in theu entirety.

SECTION x 16. Division IV of Chapter 22 of the California Building Code is added to read as follows.

Division It' - SEISF1JC PROVISIOHS FOR S T R U C T U R A L STEEL BUILDINGS

Based on Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings, of the American Institute of Steel Construc- tion. Pans I and 111, dated April 15, 1997 and Supple- ment No. 2. dated November 10, 2000.

221 0 - ADOPTION

Except for Ihe modifications as set forth in Sec- tions 22 1 I and 2 2 12 of this division and the requirements of the Building Code, the seisinic desizn, fabri- cation, and erection oj'structural steel shall be in accordance wilh Ihe Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings. April 15, 1997 published by the

American Institute of Sieel Construciion, 1 East Wacker Drive, Suite 3 100, Chicago. 1L 60601, as ifset out at length herein The adoption of Seismic Provi- sions for S~ruc tu ia l Steel Buildings in thi5 DIVISIOJI . hereinafier referred lo as AISC-Seismic, shall include Parts I (LRFD). and I l l (ASD) and Supplement No 2 , dated November I O . 2000

Where other codes, standards, or specifications are referred to in this specificaiion, they a r e to be considered as only an indication of an acceptable inethod or material thai can be used with the approval of the Building Official.

221 i - DESIGN METHODS

When the load combinations born Seciion 1612.2 for LRFD are used, structural steel buildings shall be designed in accordance with Chapter 22 Division 11 (AISC-LRFD) and Parl 1 of AISC-Seismic 3s inodi- fied by t h i s Division. When rhe load combinations froin Section 16 12.; for A S D are used, structural steel buildings shall be desi9ned in accordance with Chap- ter 22 Division 111 (AISC-ASD) and Parr 111 of AISC- Seismic as modified by this Division.

SECTlON 2 2 1 2 - A M E N D M E N T S

The A1SC-SeisinIc adopted by this Division apply to the seisinic design of structural s teel members excepl 3s modified by this Section.

The following terms that appear in AJSC-Seismic shall be taken as indicated i n the I997 Uniforin Build- i~is Code.

AISC-Seismic

Scisniic Force R e s i s ~ r n g Sysirin

Desizn Earthquake

Load Conibinations Eqs ( 4 - I ) and ( 4 - 2 )

L R F D Spccil'icaiinn Scclrnn Eqs ( A d - I ) Ihrw_rh (A3-6)

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J Y 9 i Ilnilorm Building Codc

Laieral F o r c e Resisiing Sys tem

Design Basis Ground hlolron

Chapicr 16 Eqs ( 1 2 - 1 7 ) and ( 1 2 - 1 8 ) respec~ivcly

Cliapier 16 Eqs ( 12- I ) through (12-6) r r spcc l ive ly .

E ,,,

1 . P a n 1, Sec. I . of the AlSC Seismic Provi- sions is revised as follows:

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These provisions are intended for the design and construction of structural steel members and connections in the Seismic Force Resisting Systems in buildings for which the design forces resulting from earthquake motions have been determined on the basis of various levels of energy dissipation in the inelastic range o f response. These provisions shall apply to buildings in Seismic Zone 2 with a n imporlance factor 1 greater than one, in Seismic Zone 3 and 4 or when required by the En2ineer of Record.

These provisions shall be applied in conjunction with. Chapter 22, Division 11, hereinafter referred to as the LRFD Specification. All members and connections in the Lateral Force Resisting System shall have a design strength as provided in the LRFD Specification to resist load combinations 12- I h o u e h 12-6 (in Chapier 16) and shall meet the requuements in lhese provisions.

Part 1 includes a Glossary, which is specifically applicable to this Part, and Appendix S.

2 . Part 1. Sec. 4.1 . , first paragraph of the AISC Seismic Provisions is revised as follows:

3.1 Loads a n d Load Combinations

T h e loads and load combinations shall be those per Section 1612.2 except as modified throushout these pro v is i ons .

( 5 ) CBC Code Section: 1612.2. I

J 6 12.2. I Basic load combinations. Where Load and Resistance Factor Design (Strength Design) is used, structures and all portions thereofshall resist the most critical effects 6 o m the following combinations of factored loads:

1 4 D

12D+ I b L + O j ( L , o r S ) I ZD + 1 6 (1, or S ) + (f , L or 0 SW)

I ZD + l . 3 W + (r, L + u i (L, o r S) 1 2 D + I O E + ( C I L + I ; S )

( 1 2 - 1 )

( l ? - 2 )

( 1 1 - 3 )

( 1 2 4 )

( 12-3)

WHERE: f , = I .O for floors in places of public assembly, for

live loads i n excess o f 100 psf (4.9 kN/m' ), and for garage live load.

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= 0-5 for other l ive loads. f2 = 0.7 for roof configurations (such as saw tooth)

that d o not shed snow off the stnicture. = 0.2 for other roof confi5urations.

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i EXCEPTlONS: I . Factored load combinations

for concrete per Sect ion 1909.2 where load coinbina- lions d o not include seismic forces.

2. Where other factored load combinations are specifically required by the provisions of this code.

(6) CBC Code Section: 16 12.3.1

161 2.3.) Basic load combinations. Where allowable stress d e s i p (working stress design) is used. stnictures and all portions thereof shall resist the most critical effects result ing born the following combinations of loads:

D ( 1 2 - 7 )

D + L+ (L,or S ) D + ( W or E/ I 4 )

0 9 D * V I 4 (1?-10)

D + 0 7 5 IL + ( L , or S ) * tW or €11 411 ( 1 2 - 1 I )

( 1 2 - 8 1

i 17-9)

N o increase in allowable stresses shall be used with these load combinations except as specifically permined elsewhere in this code-and the duration of load increase permitted in Division 111 of Chapter 2 3 .

(7) CBC Code Section: 1612.3.2

1612.3.2 Alternate basic load combinations. I n lieu o f the basic load combinations specified in Section I 6 12.3.1 structures and portions thereof shall be permitted to be designed for the most critical effects resulting born the following load combinations. When using these alternate basic load combinations. a one-thud increase shall be permitted in allowable stresses for all combinations including W or E-but not concunent with the duration of load increase permitted in Division I 1 1 of Chapter 23.

D + L+ (I- , or S ) D + L + ( W or EIt .4)

D + L+ W+ SL?

D + L+ S + W R D + L + s + E / I j 03D* €11.4

( 1 2 - 1 2 )

(12-13)

( l ? - t J )

( 12- 15.1 (12-16)

t 1 2 - I 6- I )

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AJMCHMENJ 4 EXCEPTIONS: 1 . Crane hook loads need no1 be

combined wiih roof live load or with more than three founhs of the snow load or one half of the wind load.

9 Design snow loads of 30 psf ( I 44 kN/in2) or less need not be combined with seismic loads Where design SRO\V loads exceed 30 psf ( 1 44 kN/in2), [he desrzn snow load shall be included with seismic loads, but may be reduced up to 7 5 percent where consideration of siting, confisuration and load dlu ation warrant when approved by the building official

(8 ) CBC Code Section: 1630.2.3.4

1 63 0.2.3.4 H or izo n 1 a I Dis t rib u I io n. Dia phr a y n s constructed of untopped steel decking or wood structural panels or similar light-frame construction are pennined to be considered as flexible.

SECTION x 7 . Section 1630.2.3 of the California Buildin2 Code i s amended by adding Section 1630.2.3.5 to read as follows:

1630.2.3.5 Applicability. Sections 1630.1.2. 1630 1.3. 1630.2.1. 1630.2.2, 1630.5, 1630.9, 1630.10 and 163 I shall not apply when using the simplified procedure.

EXCEPTIOJV: For buildings with relatively fIexJble structural systems, the building official may require Consideration of PA effects and drift h accordance with Secfions 1630.1.3, 1630.9 and 1630.10. As shall be prepared using design seismic forces born Section 16302 3.3.

(3) CBC Code Section: 1630.4.2

1630.4.2 Verlical combinations. The value of R used in the design of any story shall be less than or equal lo the value of R used in the given direction for the story above.

EXCEPTIOP: This requirement need not be applied to astory where the dead weight above that s10r-y i s Jess than I O percent of the total dead weight o f the

Structures may b e designed using the procedures S t TU C t U re .

of this section under the following conditions:

1 . The entire structure is designed usins the lowest R of the lateral-force-resisting systems used, or

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2 The following iwo-sia_ee s tat ic analysis procedures may be used for structures conforming to Sec- tion 1629.8 3: ltein 4

2 I The flexible upper poriion shall be designed as a separate slruciure, supponed laterally by the risid lower porrron: using the appropriate values of R and p.

2.2 The rigid lower portion shall be designed as a separate strucrure using the appropriate values of R and p. The reactions from the upper portion shall be those detennjned froin the analysis of the upper portion inultiplied by the ratio of the (Wp) of the upper portion over (Wp) of the lower pon ion . This ratio shall not be raken less than I .O.

( I O ) CBC Code Section: 1630.7

1630.7 Hor izonla l Torsional Moments. Provi- sions shall be made for the increased shears resulting horn horizontal torsion where d i a p h r a y n s are not flexible. The most severe load coinbination for each element shall be consideied for design.

The torsional des1-p moment at a given story shall be the moment resultin_e froin eccentricities between applied d e s i p lateral foices at levels above that storv and the vertical-resisling elemenis 1n that s tory plus an accidental Iorsion.

The accidental torsional inomen[ shall be determined by assuming ihe mass Is displaced a s requued by Section 1630.6.

Where torsional irregularity exisfs, 3s defined in Table 16-M- the effects shall be accnuoted for by increasing the accidental torsion at each level by an am- plification factor, Ah. determined 6 o m the following for in u Ja :

WHERE: bDVg = the averase of the story drifi at the extreme

b,,,,, = ihe inaxiinuin displacement S I O J ~ drifi al

The value of A, need not exceed 3.0.

points of the structure at Level s

Level s.

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( I I ) CBC Code Section: 1630.8.2

J630.8.2.J Genera l . Where any portion of the lateral-load-resisting system 15 discontinuous, such as for venjcal irregularity Type 4 in Table 16-L or plan i n e p l a r i t y Type 4 in Table 16-M, columns, beams, trusses or slabs supporting such discontinuous systems shall have the design strength to resist the combination loads resulting from the special seismic load combinations of Section 16 12.4. The Connections of such discontinued elements to the supporting members shall be adequate to transmit the forces for which the discon- tinuolis elements were required to be designed.

EXCEPTIONS: I . The quantity E,,, in Section 1612.4 need not exceed the maximum force that can be transferred to the element by the lateral-force- resisting system

2. Concrete slabs supporting light-frame wood shear wall systems or lisht-frame steel and wood structural panel shear wall systems.

For Allowable Stress Desisn. the design strenFth may be determined using a n allowable stress increase of I .7 and a resistance factor. Q, of 1 .O. This increase shall not be combined with the one-third stress increase pennitled by Section 1612.3, but may be com - bined with the duration of load increase permitted jn Chapter 23 , Division I l l

( 12) CBC Code Section: 1630.8.2

1630.8.2.2 Detail ing requirements in Seismic Zones 3 a n d 4. In Seismic Zones 3 and 4, elements supporting discontinuous systems shall meet the following detailing or member limitations:

I . Reinforced concrete or reinforced masonry elements designed primarily as axial-load members shall comply with Section 192 1.4.3.5.

2. Reinforced concrete elements designed primarily as flexural ineinbers and supporting other than l ight-frame wood shear wall systems or light-frame steel a n d wood structural panel shear wall systems shall c o m p l y with Sections 192 1.3.2 and 1921.3.3. Strength computations for portions of slabs designed as suppor t ins elements shall include only those portions of the slab that comply with the requuements of these Sections.

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3. Masonry e lemenis designed primarily as axial- load carrying members shall comply with Sections 2106.1.12.4, Item I. and 2108.2.6.2.6.

4. Masonryelements designed primarily as flexural members shall comply with Section 2 108.2.6.2.5.

5 - Not Adopted.

6 . Steel elements designed primarily as flexural members or trusses shall have bracing for both top and bottom b e a n flanges or chords at the location of the suppor~ of the disconrinuous system and shall comply with the requirements of AJSC-Seismic Pari I. Section 9.4b.

( 1 3) CBC Code Section: 1633 2 . 4

J633.2.4 Deformat ion compatibility. All structural ha in ins eleinents and their connections, not required by des i -p to be part of the lateral-force- resisting system. shall be designed andior detailed to be adequate to mainiain support of design dead plus live loads when subjected to the expected deformations caused by se ismic forces. PA effects on such elements shall be considered. Expected deforinat ions shall be determined as the greater of the Maximum Inelastic Response Displacement. OM, considerin: PA effects determined in accordance with Section 1630.9 2 or the deformation induced by a story drift of 0.0025 t imes the story height. When computing expected deformations, the stiffening effect of those elements not part of the lateral-force-resisting svstem shall be neglected.

For elements not part of !he lateral-force-resisting system, the forces induced by the expected deformation may be considered as ultimate o r factored forces. When comput ing the forces induced by expected deformations, the restraining effect of adjoining rigid structures and nonstructural elements shall be considered and a rational value of member and restraint stiff- ness shall be used. Inelastic deformations of members and connections a r e permitted to occur, provided the assumed calculated capacit ies are consistent with member and connect ion design and detailing.

(14 ) CBC Code Section: 191 5.2.2

J 91 5.2.2 Base a rea of foot ins or number and arrangement of piles shall be determined from the exter-

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ATTACHMENT 4 n a l forces and moments (transmined by fooling lo soi l or piles) and permissible soil pressure or permissible pile capacity selected throu2h principles o f soil me- c har l ic5 Exrerrlal forces and inoiiientc a r e those resuli- ins f r o m t h e load combinations o f Seclion 1612 3

SECT1 ON 23 I &DESIGN SP ECI F J CAT IONS

2316.1 Adopiion and Scope. The National Desizn Specification for Wood Construclion. I997 Edition ( N D S ) , which is hereby adopted a s a p a n of this code. shall apply to the design and

( 1 5 j CBC Code Section: 1630.10.2 Also:

1630.10.2 Calculated. Calculated story drifi using A,,,, shall not exceed 0.02s tiines the story height for structures hav in s a hindamental period of less than 0.5 second. For structures having a fiindamental period of 0.5 second or pea te r , the calculated story drift shall not exceed 0.020/T1” t i n e s the story height.

(Note - Excepljons tr! remain unchanged)

1630.10.3 Ltmilations. The design laleral forces used I O determine the calculated drifi may disregard the limitations of Formula (30-6) and (30-7) (Erraia Mar 2001) and may be based on t h e period determined boin Formula (30- I O ) neslectmg the 30 OJ 4 0 percent liinitations of Section 1630 2 2. Item 2

(Note 1630. IO.; shown for information only with no change.)

( 16) CBC Code Section: 23 16

Division I l l - D E S I G N SPECIFJCATJONS FOR ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGW OF WOOD B U1 LDJNG S

Part I - ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN O F W O O D

This standard, with certain exceptions, is the ANSl/NFoPA NDS-97 Nalional Design Specification for Wood Construction of the American Forest and Paper Association, I997 Edition, and the Supplement to the 1997 Edition. National Design Specification, adopted by reference.

The National Design Specificarjon for Wood Con- struction, 1997 Edition, and supplement are available fioin (he American Forest and Paper Association, 1 I 1 1 19111 Street, NW, Eighth Floor, Washinston, DC; 20036.

23 16.2 Amendments.

...... determined in accordance with these test procedures shall be multiplied by all applicable ad- justment factors (see Table 7.3. I ) to obtain allowable design v3lues.

(delete the followinp table)

(17) CBC Code Section 2 3 2 0 I 1 3

SECTlON 2320.JJ.3: C O N V E N T I O N A L STRUCTlON PROVISJONS ( B R A C I N G )

1997 UBC Section 2330 1 1 3, Items 3 & amended as follows

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Delete 1997 UBC Section 2320. I 1.3. Item 5 which allows the use of gypsum board for bracing

Amend I997 UBC Section 2320.1 1 .3 , Item 7 3s !oI- lows:

Portland cement plaster on studs spaced 16 inches on center installed in accordance with Table No. 2 5 - 1 . Limited to one story structure of R - 3 and U- 1 occupancies-

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SECTION 233: DEFINITION

213 Lighl-Frame Construction is a type of consnuction whose vertical and horizontal structural elements are primarily framed by a system of repeti- live wood or light gause steel frainjng members, and which does nor use structural concrete as floor or roof diaphragm.

( n ) Uniform Code for the Abatement o f D a n - gerous Buildings. T h e Uniform Code for the Abate- ment of Danserous Buildings is amended as follows:

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I . The Code is retitled to read:

UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF STRUCTURAL A N D GEOLOGIC H A Z A R D S

2. Section 20 I is hereby amended to read:

( a ) Administration

The Planning Director or designee is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this code and to administer the abatement process.

The Planning Director or designee shall have the power to render interpretations of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interprelations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code.

T h e Building Official is responsible for inakins determinations as to whether bu i ld inp , structures, or porlions thereof. are dangerous and unsafe.

T h e County Geologist i s responsible for making detemiinat ions as to whether, due to geolocjc conditions, such conditions render a site. building. structure, or portions thereof. dangerous and unsafe.

3. Section 202 i s hereby amended to read:

Whenever. ~J-I the judgment o f the Plannin5 Di- rector or the Planning Director’s designee, i t appears afier inspection that a building or portion thereof is danserous as defined in this code and 3 public n u i - sance; and/or whenever, in the judyment of the Plan- ning Director. i t appears after inspection that 3 building or portion thereof i s rendered dangerous as defined in this code and a public nuisance as the result of geologic conditions on a site; the Planning Director or designee may initiate proceedings to abate the public nuisance by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with Ihe procedures specified in Section 401 of this code.

4. Section 205 js hereby amended to read:

(a) General. T h e Hearing Officer(s) provided by the Board of Supervisors as established under Sec- tion 1.J2.070 of the Santa Cruz County Code shall hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or deter-

minations made by the Planning Director, or the Plan- ning Director’s designee, relative to the appljcation and interpretations of this code. T h e Hearing Offi- cer(s) shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its business and shall render ail decisions and findings in writing to the appellant, with copies to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and to the Planning Director. Appeals to the Hear ins Officer shall be processed in accordance wilh Seclion 501 of rhis Code. Copies of all rules or regulations used in the conduct of these hearings shall be made available to the public by the Planning Department-

(b) Limitations on Authority. The Hear in2 Officerts) shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the sdministrative provisions of this code nor shall the Hearin? Officer(s) be empowered to waive requirements of this code.

5 . Chapter 4 is retitled I O read:

NOTICES AND ORDERS OF THE PLANNING DlRECTOR

6. P a r a p a p h 401.1 of Section 401 i s hereby amended to read:

(a ) Commencemeni of Proceedings. W h e n - ever, i n the judgment of the P lannin_~ Director or the Planning Director‘s designee, i r appears from an inspection that a bui lding or site is danserous as defined in Section 302. and constitutes a public nuisance, the Planning Director or the Planning Director’s designee may commence proceedings to cause the repair. vacation or demolition ofthe buildins, structure or site according to the procedures set forth in this seclion.

7. Paragraph 5 of Section 401.2 is hereby amended to read:

(b ) 5 . Statements advising ( i ) that any person having any record title OJ legal interest in the building or site may appval from the notice and order or any action of \he Planning Director or designee to the Hear- ing Officer, provided the appeal i s made in writing as provided in this code and filed with the Planning Di- rector within 30 days from the date of service of such notice and order; and ( i i ) that failure to appeal will constitute a waiver of all right lo a n adininistrative hearing and determination of the matter.

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8 . Seclion 402 is hereby amended to read:

If compliance is not had with the order within the lime specified therein, and no appeal has been properly and liinely filed. the Planning Director or designee may file in the office of the County Recorder a cenificare describing the property and cerlifying (1) that the buildins or site or ponion thereof is dangerous and (ii) that the owner has been so notified. Whenever the corrections ordered shall thereafier have been coinpieted or Ihe building demolished and/or the geologic conditions miti3ated to a level acceptable to the County so that i t no longer exists as a dangerous building o r site or portion thereofon the properly described in the certificate, the Planning Director or designee shall file a new certificate with the County Recorder cenifying that the building has been deinolished or all requued corrections have been inade so that the building or site or ponion thereof is no longer dangerous, whichever i s appropriate.

9. Section 403 is hereby amended to read:

Whenever a dangerous buildin2. structure or site is ordered to be repaired, the ownei shall either secure the buildins, structure or site hoin unauthorized entry. repair the buildin$, structure or site in accordance with the current building code O J demolish the building or structure at the option of the buildin, 0 owner

I O . Section SO1 .I-General is hereby amended to read:

( a ) F o r m of Appeal. Any person entitled to sei- vice under Section 401(c) may appeal 6 o m any notice and order or any action of ihe Planning Director, OJ the Planning Director's designee, under this code by filhng at the County of Sanla Cruz Planning Deparrment a wrinen appeal containing:

1 . A heading with the words: "Before the Hear- ing Officer of the County of Santa Cruz."

7: . 2 . A caption reading"Appea1 of givmg the names of a l l appellants participating in the appeal.

3 A brief statement sen ins forth the legal interest of each of the appellants in the building or the land involved in the notice and order.

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4 A briefstatement in ordinary and concise language of the specific order or action protested, to- eelher with any material facts claimed to suppon ihe contentions of the appellant

5 . A briefstateinent in ordinary and precise Ian- guape of the relief sought and the reasons why i t is claimed the protested order or action should be reversed. modified or otherwise sei aside.

6. The signature of all parties n a m e d as appel- lanrs and their offici31 inailing addresses.

7 . T h e verification (by declaration under penalty of perjiiry) of31 leas1 one appellant as to the h-uth of the matters stared in the appeal.

The appea lsha l l be filed within 20 days froin the date of the service of such order or act ion of the Plan- ning Director or d e s i y e e , provided, however, that i f the biiilding or structure or site is i n such condition 6s to make i t immediately dangerous to the life, limb. properq or safety of the public 01 adjacent propert), and i s ordered vacated and IS posted in accordance with Sec t i on404 , such appeal shall be filed within 5 days hoin t h e d a t e of service of the not ice and order of the Planning Director or designee

(b) Processing of Appeal. Upon receipt of any appeal filed pursuant to this section, the Plannins Di- rector or des iznee shall subinit i t at the next regular or special meeting of the Hearing Officer.

(c) Schedul ing a n d Noticing Appeal for Hear- ing. As soonas practicable after receiving the wrinen appeal. lhe Hearing Officer shall fix a date. time and place for the hea r in s of the appeal S u c h date shall not be less t h a n 35 days nor more than 60 days froin the date the appeal was filed with the Planning Depart- ment Wrinennot ice o f the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least I O days prior to the date of the hea r inp ro each appellant by the Hearmg Officer either by causing a copy of such nolice to be delivered to the appellant personally or by niailing a copy thereof, postage prepaid, addressed to the appellant at the add res s shown on the appeal

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I 1 . Section 504 is hereby amended to read:

Except for vacation orders pursuant to Section 404. enforcenienl of any notice and order of the Plan- n i n s Director or designee issued under this code shall be stayed durlng the pendency of an appeal therefrom which is properly and timely filed.

12. Chapter 6 is hereby deleted.

13. Chapter 7 is retitled to read:

Enforcement o f the Order of the Planning Director or the Hearing Officer

14. Paragraphs ( a ) and (b) of Section 701 are hereby amended to read:

( a ) General. Afier any order o f t h e Planning Di- rector or desisnee or the Hearing Officer made pursuant to [his code shall have become final. no person to whom any such order is directed shall fail, neglect. or refuse to obey 3ny such order.

Any such person who fails to comply with any such order i s guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b ) Fai lure i o Obey Order. If. after any order of the Plannine Director or designee or Hearin: Otficer inade pursuant to this code becomes final. the person whom such order is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey such an order, the County may ( i ) cause such person to be prosecuted under Subsection (a) of this section, (ii) proceed with abatement action pursuant to Section 701 et seq., or (iii) institute any appropriate le- zal action to abate such building or site as a nuisance.

I S . Subparagraphs I , 2 and 3 of paragraph 70 1.3 are hereby amended to read:

(c) 1 . The Planning Director or Planning Di- rector's designee may cause the building or site described in such notice and order to be posted at each entrance thereto a notice cominensurate with the degree of hazard.

2. The finding and order shall remain in effect unt i l the repairs, demolition or removal ordered by the Planning Director OJ designee have been coinpleted and a Certificate of Occupancy issued pursuant to the provisions o f the Building Code.

3. The Planning Director or designee may, in addition IO any other remedy herein provided. cause the building or site to b e repaired to the extent necessary to correct the condilions which render the build- in9 or site dangerous as set forth in the notice and order; or, i f the nolice and order required demolition, to cause the building or site to be sold and demolished or demolished and the materials. rubbJe and debris therefrom removed and the lot cleaned. Any such repair or demolition work shalli be accomplished and the cost thereof paid and recovered in the manner hereinafter provided in this code- Any surplus realized from the sale of any such bui ld ing or site. or from the demolition thereof. over a n d above the cost of demolition and of cleaning the lot, shall be paid over to the persons lawfully entitled thereto.

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16. Section 702 is hereby amended to read

Upon receipt of any application from the person required to conform t o the order and by asreement of such person to c o m p l y with the order if allowed additional t ime, the P lann inz Director or Planninz Direc- tor 's designee may grant an extension of time, not to exceed an additional 120 days. within which to coin- plete said repair, rehabilitation or demolition. i f the Planning Director o r Planning Djrector's designee determines that such an estension of time will not create or perpetuate a si tuation imminently dangerous to life or property The Planninz Director's or desigiiee's authority to extend time is limited to the physical repair. rehabilitation or demolirion of the premises and \will not in any way affect the time to appeal the notice and order.

17. Paragraph Sect ion 802.1 of Section 802 is hereby amended to read:

(a) General . The Board of Supervisors shall establish a special revolving fund to be designated as the repair and deinolit ion fund. Payments shall be made out of said fund upon the demand of the Planning Di- rector OJ designee io defray the costs and expenses which may be incurred by the County in doing or causing to b e done the necessary work or repair or demolition o f dancgerous buildings, structures or sites.

(Editorially amended dur ing Supp. 1 J ; Ord. 3949,

4547, 6/5/99; Ord. 4 6 3 2 I . 8/14/01: Ord. 4682 $ 2, J 01 1/02)

9/20/85; 3202 , 6/2/92: 4348, 1/24/95; 4496-C, 8/4/98;

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12. J 0.072 State Histor ic Building Code adopted.

Par1 8 of Title 24 of the California Administrative Code is hereby adopted by reference, and applies to the rehabili rat ion, preser vai ion, restoration, or relocat ion of qualified historical buildings or structures. Historical buildings or slructures which are included on the General Plan Historic Resources Inventory are hereby”qua1ified” to use the State Historic Building Code. (Ord. 3505, 4/12/84; 4387, 11/21/95; 4547, 6/8/99: Ord. 4682 fj 3: I O / 1/02)

J 2.10.080 The Mechanical Code for the County of Santa Cruz

shall be the 2000 Edilion of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including the Appendix, as amended by Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

Sec. I I O Deleted. Section I I O of the Unjform Mechanical Code is hereby deleted. (See Chapter 12.12 of the Santa C J U Z County Code.)

(b) UMC Section 115.1 Amended. U M C Section I 15.1 shall be amended to read as follows:

Uniform Mechanica l Code adopted.

( a )

Fees shall be as set forth in the P l a ~ i n g Department section of the County Unified Fee Schedule.

(c ) Permits, to Whom Issued. ( I ) Permits shall be issued only to qualified contrac-

tors, du ly licensed by the State of California except as specifically provided below.

Homeowner. The Building Official may issue to an individual a homeowner’s permit authorizing said individual to install, alter. change, or repair any mechanical appliance, apparatus or mechanical system regulated by [h i s Chaprer in OT about a single-family dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildin2s and quarters in connection with such buildin?s, provided that such person is the owner of the p re m i s e s .

(B) Building Owner or Qualified Maintenance Me- chanic. The Building Official may issue a mechanical peimit to the buildin: owner or other qualified person, based upon the scope of the work and the qualifications of the applicant. The Buildins Official may require verification o f the necessary skills and abilities to perform s u c h \vol-k by s u c h n ie3ns as he deeii-rs necessary. (Ord. 2 174, 9/2/75; 3 138. 7/3Sf8 I : 345 I. 8!23/83: 3428.8/23/S3; 372 I . 1!2S/86: 4 j 8 7 . I I:? l!95: Ord. 4043 , 12/12/89; 01-d. 4047. l!9./90: Ord. 4202. 6 2 / 9 2 : 4387. IIi21/95: 4547. 6/8/99: O l d . 4682 $ 4 . iO!liO2)

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~ ~ T A ~ H ~ E ~ T 4 12.10.090 Uni form Plumbing Code adopted.

The Plumbing Code for the Counly of S3nta Cruz shall be the 2000 Edition of the Uniform P l u m b i n g Code, i n - cluding the Appendix as amended by Pari 5 of Title 24 0: the California Code of Resulations, subject to the follow- i n s changes and exceptions:

UPC Addition-Individual Water Meters . Individual water meters are required for each residential dwelling unit as defined in the Uniform Building Code o r the Santa Cruz County Code, when such units are connected to a central water source. Dwelling units designated a s apartment units are exempted. but individual waler mete rs are required upon conversion 10 condominium units.

UPC Secilon 103.4.1 Amended. U P C Section 103.4.1 shall be amended to read as follows:

(a)

Fees shall be asset forth in the P lanning Departmen1 section of the County Unified Fee Schedule .

(b ) Permits, 10 Whom Jssued. ( 1 ) Permits shall be issued only 10 qual i f ied contrac-

tors, duly l icensedby Ihe State of California excepl as specifically provided below.

Homeowner. The Building Official may issue to an individual a homeowner’s permit authorizing said individual to install, alter, chanse, or repair a n y plunlbing f i x - ture, appliance. or piping system regulated by this Chapter in or about a single-fanmily dwelling used exclusively for living purposes, including the usual accessory buildinss and quarters in connection with such buildings, provided that such person 15 the owner of the premises.

(B) Buildinp Owner or Qualified Maintenance Plumber. The Building Official may issue a plumbjng permit to the building owner or other qualified person. based upon the scope of the work and the qualIficatIons of the applicant. The Building Official may require verification of the necessary skills and abililies to perform such work by such means as he deems necessary.

Uniform Amendmeits. The followJng sections are modified as shown below:

CPC Code Section 604.0-PEX water pipe.

( A )

(c)

( I )

Seclion 604-0 Mater ia l s

605.1 Wafer disti ibirtion pipe. bui lding supply watei pipe and f ining shall be ofbrass. copper . cast iron. gal- vanized malleable iron, salvanized wroilghl ii on. gal- vanized sleel- or other approved malerials. Asbestos- cement. CPVC- PE. PVC. or P E X watei. pipe mantif3c- till-ed to i-ecoznized standards ma! b e used foi cold wa- le i d i s l r i b u t h s}.stems oiitside a buildin? CPL’C. P E X

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I . :, 1 , ) ' * water'pipe. tubinng, and finings. manufactured to recognized standards may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems within a building. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar devices shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority.

604.J 1 PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing shall be marked with the appropriate standard designation(s) listed in Table 14-1 for which the tubing has been listed or approved. PEX tubing shall be installed in compliance with the provisions of this section.

604.1 1.1 PEX Fittings. Metal Insert Fittings andMetal Compression Fittings used with PEX tubing shall be manufactured to and marked in accordance with the standards for the fittings in Table 14- 1 .

604.) 1.2 Waler H e a l e r Conneclions. PEX tubing shall not be installed within the first eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) of piping connected to a water heater .

(Ord . 323 I , 511 1/82; 3428, 8/23/83; 3721, 1/28/86; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1/9/90; Ord. 4202, 6/2/92; 4547, 6/8/99: Ord. 4682 9 5 , l0/1/02)

12.10.1 00 The Electrical Code for the County o f Santa Cruz shall

be the 2004 Edition of the California Electrical Code as amended by Pati 3 of Title 24 o f the California Code of Regulations, administered under the Uniform Adminisua- tive Code for the 1999 National Electrical Code published by the International C o d e Council, sub-ject to the following changes and exceptions:

Uniform Administrative Code Section 306(a) Amended. Subsection (a) of Section 306 of the 1994 Uni- form Administrative Code Provisions for the National E lec t~ i ca l Code i s hereby amended by adding the follow- ins sentence:

Uniform Electrical Code adopted.

(a)

N o connection may be made to a source of electrical energy until all provisions of applicable ordinances and permits pertaining to the development of the site have been adhered to.

(b) Permits, to Whoni Issued. ( I ) Permits shall be issued only to qualified contrac-

tors. duly licensed by the State of California and authorized by their license to perform electrical work except as s pe c i fic a 1 1 y pr ov ided be low:

( A ) Maintenance Electrician. In lieu of an individual permit for each installation o r alteration thereof, a permit shall be issued to any person , firm or corporation regularly employing one or m o r e qual if ied electricians for the instal- ]at ion and maintenance ofe lec t r ica l wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equ-pment on premises owned OJ occupied by the appl icant fpr the pennit.

( B ) Homeowner . The Building Official may issue to an individual, a h o m e o w n e r ' s permit authorizing said individual to install, a l te r , change. or repair any electr i- ca l fixture, app l iance 01 electr ic system regulated by this Chapter in or about a single-family dwell ing used exclusively for l i v ing p u r p o s e s , including the usua l accessory bui ldings a n d q u a r t e r s in connect ion wi th s u c h buildings, provided thai s u c h person is the owner of the premises.

(C) Building Owner OJ Qualified Maintenance Elec- trician. The B u i l d k g Off ic ia l may issue an electrical permit to the building owner or other qualified person, based upon the scope of the work and the qualifications of the applicant. The Bui ld ing Off ic ia l may require verification of the necessary skills and abilities to perform such work by such means as he / she d e e m s necessary.

Table No. 3-A of the Uniform Administrative Code for the 1999 Nai iona l Electrical Code Amended. Table No. 3 -A of the Uniform Administrative Code for the I999National E l e c t r i c a l C o d e shall be amended to read as follows:

(c)

Fees shall be a s set forth in the Planning department section of the County Uni f ied Fee Schedule.

(Edirorially amended during Supp. 1 I ; Ord. 2 174,9/2/7S; 3 4 5 1 , 8/23/83; 3428, 8123/83; 372 I , 1/28/86; 3954, 10/25/88; 4043, 12/12/89; 4047, 1/9/90; 4135, 6/1 1/91; 4202,612192; 4547, 6/8/99; Ord. 4682 9 6, 10/1/02; Ord. 4 8 0 6 -!j I , 9/20/05)

12.10.1 10 Per rnits, N o permit f e e s shall be required lo b e paid by t h e

Coun ty of Santa Cruz, S c h o o l Distr ict , Spec ia l Dis- tr icts . the State o f C a l i f o r n i a , or the Uni ted S ta tes G o v - ernment . when work is being d o n e o n the official p rop- ert ies o f such a g e n c i e s and is to be used for a s o v e r n - mental or educa t iona l p u r p o s e and where such work is no1 inspected by the B u i l d i n g Official . (Ord . 2714 . 9,?2/75; 3 4 s I . 8:'23/83: 3428- 8/23/83; 3 7 2 1. 1/28/86: 4 0 4 3 , 12/12/89; 4047- 119190)

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Regulat ions for moving buildings a n d s l r u c t u r e s .

Pemmit Required. N o person or persons shall move or cause 1 0 be moved any building or structure without firs1 obtaining a moving permit from the Building Official.

Applicarion-Fee. An application shall be filed with the Building Official, along with a fee established by resolution of ihe Board of Supervisors, showing the exist- iny locat ion of the structure to be moved, tosether with the location to which i t is proposed use.

Compliance with Building Code and Zoning- Permit Issuance. I f the proposed location and use comply with zoning regulations the Building Official shall issue the permit. The Building Official may require an inspection before issuing the moving permit, and may require the applicant to obtain a building permit to make the structure conform to such provisions of Building Codes as the Building Official deems appropriate. before issuing the moving permit. The Building Official shall require the correction of health and safety hazards before allowing occupancy of the building in its new location. (Ord. 2459, 7/19/77; 3428, 8/23/83)

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(c )

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All Amendmenu io this Chapter shall be initiated by the Board of Supervisors If a hearing of a proposed amendrnenr I S considered by the Board of Supervisors to he :n the besi interests of r h e people, the B o v d may fix a rime and place for h e m g and direct that the substance of t h e proposed amendment be published In a newspaper of general circulation, printed arrd published in the Countv, said publication to be at leas1 ten days prior to the date fixed for the hearing (Ord 2 174, 9/2/75, 3428, 8/23/83)

A m e n d rnen t s .

12.10 .121 Emergency permits. Emergency building, elecuical, plumbing, and/or

mechanical permits may be granted at the discretion of the Building Official for repair OJ reconsmction of structures damaged or destroyed as a result of a natural disaster for which a local emer;enc;J has been declared by the Board of Supervisors. The work authorized by the pennit shall conform to the provisions of this Chapter.

Work authorized by the emergency permit shall commence within 45 days, and be complered within 90 days, of rhe permii issuance unless an extension is :ranted by rhe Building Official.

(c) The ernerEency work is considered to be remporary uniil a regular permii is granled unless the requirement for a rezular permit is waived by the Building Official. Within 90 dzys of emergency permit issuance the property owner or his or her azent shall apply for the regular building, electrical, plumbing a n d o r mechanical permit. (Ord. 4030: 11/21/89)

(a)

(b)

12 .1 0 .125 Viola t ions . (a) I t shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or

corporation to erect consrmc1, enlarge: alter, repair, OJ

improve any building O J structure or to cause, pemj r , aid, abei 01 f u r n i s h any equipment OJ labor for such work; u n l e s either ( 1 ) a building permit has first been obtained for each building or s u u c t u r e from the Building Official and is in effect which aurhorizes such work; or (2) the work is exempt from rhe requirements for a permit by the provisions of subsecrion 12.10.070(b) of this Chapter.

I t shall be unlawful for any person, finn, or corporation I O proceed with work on a building O J

structure under a building permit beyond the work authorized by a previous inspection 01 wirhout firsr obtaining the inspecrion approvals required by Sections 305 and 306 o f the adopted Uniform Building Code.

I t shall be unlawful for any person, fi.m, or corporation to erecr, construct: enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, converl or demolish any building OJ s m c m r e OJ

to cause, permit, aid OJ abet such work contrary to or in

(b)

(c)

violation of any of zhe provisions of the adop ied Uniform Building Code .

(d) I t shall be unlawful for any person , firm or corporation io u s e 01 occupy a buildmg or structure for any type of o c c u p x ~ c j ; OJ io c a u s e , permii, a id or abei b e same withour firs1 obraining a Cenificate of Occupancy horn the Bujlding Official.

(e) I t shall be unlawful for any pe r son , firm, or corporation io change the characrer of a n y occupancy or use of any buildjng which would place t h e building in a different division of rhe same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancy wirhout firs1 obtainin: a Cenificare of Occupancy from rhe Building Official. (0 I t shall be unlawful for any pe r son , firm, 01

corporation to erecr, consmc t : r e conswc t , install, relocare OJ alter any building OJ s m c r u r e OJ accessory buildin? or stmcture, m y e i e c ~ c a ! , mechanical, or plumbing equipment, fuel gas equipment and installations or fire protection equipment or insiallations of or wiLhin a mobile home park O J within a mobile home 1 0 1 or IO cause, permir, aid or abet such work unless ( 1 ) a wr inen consrrucrion permit has been firs1 obiained from the Bu i ld ing Official and is in effecl which auhor izes such work; 01 (3) the work is exempt from t he requiremenu for a wrinen construction permir by the provisions of Secr ion 1026 of Title 2 5 of the California AdministJarive C o d e .

( 9 ) I t shall be unlawful for any pe r son , firm or corporaiion to locare OJ install a mobile h o m e o n any sire for rhe purpose of human habirarion or occupancy as a dwelling or to cause, permit, aid or abet s u c h location or installation unless a mobile home ins;allarion permii has firsr been obrained horn rhe Building Official and Is in effect which authorizes such location 01 Insrallarion. (See also Secrions 13.10-732 and 13.10.783)

(h) 11 shall be y n l a w h l for any pe r son , firm: or corporation to insrall, alrer, reconstruct, O J repair any heating, ventilating, cooling or refrigeration equipmenr or to cause, permir, aid OJ abet such work unless ( 1 ) a mechanical permir h a first been obtained from the Buildin: Official and is in effect which aurhorizes such work, 01 (2) the work is exempt from the requirements for a mechanical permit by rhe provisions of Secrion z O 1 of the adopred Uniform Mechanical Code .

(1) I t shall be unlawful for any person , firm or corporation I O erec1, ~ n s ~ a l l , alter, repair, relocate, add to, replace, use, or maintain hearing, ventilaring, cooling 01

refrigeraiion equipmcnr or to cause, permir, a id 01 abet such work contrary lo or in violarion o f any of the provisions of the adopted Uniform Mechanica l Code. 6) I t shall be unlawful for any person, firm or

corporation to insrall, remove, alter, repair OJ replace any

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plumbing, gas or drainage piping work or any fixture or watcr heating or nearing equipment in a building or srrucrure or to cause, permit , aid or abet such work, unless ( I ) a plumbing permit h a s first been obrajned horn the Building Official and is in effect which authorizes such work ; or (2) the work is exempt from the requirements for a plumbing pennir by the provisions of Section 20.5 of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code.

I1 shall be unlawful ; for any person, firm or corporarion to install, r emove , alter, repair or replace any plumbins, gas or drainage piping work or any fixrure or water heating o r nearing equipment in a building or structure or to cause, permit, aid or abet such work connary to or in vjolation of the provisions of the adopted Uniform Plumbing Code.

( I ) I t shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to install, r emove , alter, repair or replace any electnc conductors or any e l e c m c equipmenr within or on a structure or building or on any premises unless:

1. An electrical permit has firs1 been obtained from the Building Official and is in effecr which authorizes rhe work; or

. 2 . The work is exempt from the requirements for an electrical permit by the provisions of Secrion 90-2 o f the adopted NatIonal Electrical Code.

(rn) I t shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to install, r emove , alter, repair, replace, use or maintain any electric conductors or my elecmc equipmenr wirhin or on a structure or buildIng or on any premises connary to or in violation of anv of the provisions of the adopted National Electrical Code.

I t shall be unlawful for a n y person to knowingly do, cause, permit, aid, abet or furnish equipmenr or labor for any work in violation of a srop work notice from and afier the date i t is posted on the site unril the slop work notice is authorized to b e removed by the Building Official. (Ord. 345 1 -A, 89/23/83)

(0) I . Jt shall be unlawful for any person or persons to occupy any space for which a building permit has been issued by the Building Official until a final inspection has been performed and the building or work is found I O

comply with all codes a n d ordinances. (Ord. 3721, 1 /2 8/8 6 )

2 . Th is Section does no t apply 10 permits for interior remodel or renovation of ex i s t ins accessory spaces such as: kitchens, barhrooms, urility rooms and any unhealed spaces.

I t shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to locate, re-locare, install or continue t o service. any prouane or liquid Fias to any structure,

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appliance or other dcvice which has not been approved for connection by the Building Official. (Ord. 3 7 2 1 , 1/28/86)

I t shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erec!. consrruck enlarge, alrer, repau, move, improve, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building, br idge, or srrucrure in the unincorporared area of Santa Cruz, Stare of California, or to cause the same io be done contrary to or in violation of any of tbe provisions of the codes adopted hereby. (Ord . 4 3 89A, 4/2/96)

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I 2.1 0.136 All appeals of actions t a k e n pursuant to the provisions

of this chapter shall be m a d e in conformance with the procedures set forth in Chaprer 12.12; provided, however, that code enforcement actjons and decisions are not subject to administrative appea l except for appeals of revocation of permits ~ L I J S U ~ ~ ~ to Section 1 8. IO. 136( c). (Ord. 4389A, 4/2/96)

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En for cem en t 12.1 0.1 4 0 The Building Official and his delegared subordinares,

pursuant lo rhe provisions of Section 836.5 of the Penal C o d e of the Stare of Cal ifornia , are hereby authorized io m e s i a person without a warrani whenever they have reasonable cause to bel ieve fiai the person has cornmined an infraction in their p resence which is a violation of any o f the provisions of this chaprer . Upon making such an arrest, the Building Official or his delegated subordinate shall prepare a ciration and release rhe person anesred pursuanr to Section 853.6 of the Penal Code of rhe State of California, the provisions ofwhich are hereby adopted by reference as part of this secrion. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3428 , 1983)

I 2 - 1 0. I 50 If any person, firm or corpora t ion obtains a permir

under this chapter and p a y s the permit fee by check, a n d that check is subsequently returned by the bank for insufficient funds, stop p a y m e n t , or for any other reason, said permit shall be forfeited. (Ord. 2913, 1980; 3 4 2 8 , 1983)

Permits voided for nonpayment.

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CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NOTICE OF EXEMPTION

The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has reviewed the project described below and has determined that it is exempt fiom the provisions of CEQA as specified in Sections 15061 - 15332 of CEQA for the reason(s) which have been specified in this document.

Application Number: N/A Assessor Parcel Number: N/A Project Location: Countywide

Project Description: Ordinance amendments repealing Santa Cruz County Code Chapter 12.10 and adopting replacement Chapter 12.10 for the purpose of adopting the 2007 California Building Standards Code and local amendments

Person or Agency Proposing Project: County of Santa Cruz

Contact Phone Number: Annie Murphy, Planning Department 454-31 11

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E* - Categorical Exemption

The proposed activity is not a project under CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. The proposed activity is not subject to CEQA as specified under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060 (c). Ministerial Project involving only the use of fixed standards or objective measurements without personal judgment. Statutow Exemption other than a Ministerial Project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15260 to 15285).

F. Reasons why the project is exempt:

These ordinance amendments are exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)( 1) because the amendments do not involve the exercise of discretionary powers by the County of Santa Cruz. The County is enacting the ordinance solely in order to adopt the 2007 Building Standard Codes as mandated by State law.

In addition, none of the conditions described in Section 15300.2 apply to this project.

Annie Murphy, Project Planner-

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Finding: The climatic conditions of Santa Cruz County, especially the mild winters and summers, are uniquely conducive to the raising specific agricultural crops, such as berries, brussel sprouts and lettuces. The climatic conditions are also uniquely conducive to the raising of flowers, which must be grown in greenhouses. Conversely, these same climatic conditions have also lead to increased population in the area, resulting in increased pressure to convert agricultural land to residential use. Due to these climatic conditions, agricultural land has become more scarce and costly, and it is necessary to allow larger horticultural greenhouses with reduced setbacks between agricultural parcels, and between horticultural buildings located on the same property, in order to allow more farmland to

~ remain in production.

Aependix C (Group U - Aaricultural Buildings) Adopted.

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety? and is amended as follows.

(a) Allowable heiaht and area amendment.

Section C102.2- Once-story unlimited a rea - of Appendix C (Group U - Aaricultural Buildinas) of the California Buildina Code is herebv a mended to read as follows:

C102.2 One-story unlimited area. The area of a one-story Group U aaricultural buildina shall not be limited if the buildina is surrounded and adioined bv public wavs or vards not less than 60 feet (18 288mm) in width. ExceDtion: The area of a one-story Group U. Division 3 Occupancv areenhouse which is used exclusivelv for arowina flowers. plants. fruits. veaetables. shrubs. trees. or similar horticultural produce shall not be limited if the setback from all proDerties zoned for primary aaricultural use to the buildina. or the setback between horticultural buildinas located on the same propertv. is not less than twentv (20) feet and if such setback area is maintained open and accessible for fire fiahtina purDoses. Setbac ks between areenhouses as described above and an adiacent Dropertv with a zonina desianation that is not for primary aaricultural use shall not aualifv for this exceDtion. In no case shall the distance from DroDertv lines be less than that reauired bv zonina reaulations. The maximum travel distance to an exit mav be increased by 100 feet if the buildina or structure is Drovided with an amroved fire sprinkler svstem.