SEC. 14-100. ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE:
On November 16, 2007, there were filed in the Office of the City Clerk, three (3) copies of the California Building Code, 2007 Edition including appendices Chapter 1, I and J as published by the California Building Standards Commission and which incorporates by adoption the 2006 Edition of the International Building Code adopted by the International Code Council. Said code is hereby incorporated in this code by reference.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-07 – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 014-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 032-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 10, 1992) (Amended by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989) (Amended by Ordinance 3897C.S. — Effective July 11, 1985)
SEC. 14-101. EFFECT OF CODE PROVISIONS:
The provisions of this Part are supplementary to the provisions of the California Building Code 2001 Edition as adopted in Section 14-100.
(Amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 014-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 032-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 10, 1992) (Amended by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989) (Amended by Ordinance 3897C.S. — Effective July 11,1985)
SEC. 14-102. LOCATION ON PROPERTY:
(Repealed by Ordinance 3413C.S. — Effective Dec. 31, 1980)
SEC. 14-103. REMOVAL OF RUBBISH AND WASTE:
It shall be unlawful for any person, building contractor or subcontractor engaged in the repair, construction or demolition of any building or structure, or part thereof, to fail to remove from any street, alley, gutter, park, sidewalk, curbing, space between sidewalk and curbing, or any public way, building materials, wasted matter or rubbish deposited therein in connection with that portion of the repair, construction or demolition work under his special or general supervision. The person, building contractor or subcontractor must remove such building materials or waste matter within seven (7) days of his final cessation of work on said building or structure, or part thereof.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 3024-C.S. — Effective Feb. 9, 1978)
SEC. 14-104. LOCAL SOIL CONDITIONS:
(1) Foundation. In all occupancies, bearing foundations shall be reinforced with a minimum of two (2) continuous one-half inch (1/2") deformed reinforcing bars, one (1) bar placed in the top of the foundation two inches (2") from the top and one (1) bar placed three inches (3") clear above the other at the bottom of the foundation and in conformance with the requirements of chapters 18 and 19 of the California Building Code.
(2) Slabs-on-grade. Concrete floor slabs in all buildings shall have a minimum of four inches (4") of sand or gravel placed under the slab and shall be reinforced with a minimum of 6 x 6 - w1.4 x w1.4 welded wire reinforcing or equivalent.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-07 – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989) (Amended by Ordinance 3413C.S. — Effective Dec. 31, 1980)
SEC. 14-105. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT:
Whenever proposed work will involve the use of public streets, sidewalks or other public property, during construction, as permitted by Chapter 33 of the California Building Code, or will result in a part of the building, structure, sign or appendage thereto, projecting beyond the property line and other public streets, sidewalks or other public property, the owner or contractor shall be required to execute a hold harmless agreement before a permit is issued
(Amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Repealed and Added by Ordinance 3024-C.S. — Effective Feb. 9, 1978)
SEC. 14-106. TEMPORARY STORAGE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY:
Material, equipment, or required walkways necessary for construction work under a building permit may be placed or stored in public property at the following locations:
(a) In Front of the Building Site: In the parking area of the roadway of the street that is adjacent to the curb in front of the building site under the following restrictions:
(1) Where parallel parking is permitted, the space used may be maximum of eight feet (8') in width adjacent to the curb;
(2) Where diagonal parking is permitted, the space used may be a maximum of sixteen feet (16') in width adjacent to the curb.
(3) Where "no parking" restrictions apply, the sidewalk area alone may be used.
(b) In Front of the Adjoining Site: In the roadway of the street adjoining the building site for which a permit has been issued to the same extent and under the same restrictions as specified in Subsection (a) of this Section.
A due waiver of claims against the City of damages on account of such placement or storage must be obtained from the owner of such property and filed in the office of the Director before such materials or equipment may be placed or stored.
(c) In the Alley: In the alley adjoining the building site for which a permit has been issued, provided that a clear and unobstructed roadway not less than ten feet (10') in width is maintained through such alley along the building site.
(d) Public Sidewalk in Front of Building Site: On any portion of the public sidewalk in front of the building site for which a permit has been issued, except on the walkway required to be maintained.
Exception: Where there are unusual conditions not anticipated in this Code, an application for an encroachment permit may be made to the proper department having jurisdiction for a variance of the conditions mentioned above.
(Repealed and Added by Ordinance 3024-C.S. — Effective Feb. 9, 1978)
SEC. 14-107. RESERVED:
(Repealed by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989)
SEC. 14-108. COMBUSTIBLE CONSTRUCTION IN FIRE ZONE 1:
(Repealed by Ordinance 3413C.S. — Effective Dec. 31, 1980)
SEC. 14-109. FIRE WARNING AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS:
(Repealed by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 3897-C.S. — Effective July 11, 1985)
SEC. 14-110. VENTILATION:
(Repealed by Ordinance 3897-C.S. — Effective July 11, 1985)
SEC. 14-111. GENERAL:
(Repealed by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 3897-C.S. — Effective July 11, 1985)
SEC. 14-118.1. AREA SEPARATION WALLS:*
(Repealed by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 028-91C.S. — Effective January 1, 1992)
*Editor's Note: Former Sections 14-112 through 14-135 were repealed by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989. Former Section 14-118.1, Area Separation Walls, previously codified herein and containing portions of Ordinance 028-91C.S. was repealed in its entirety by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996.
SEC. 14-125.1 SMOKE DETECTORS:
Section 907.2.10.5 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. Additions, alterations or repairs to Group R-3 Occupancies. When the value of an addition, alteration or repair to a Group R-3 Occupancy exceeds $1,000.00 and a permit is required, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing Group R-3 Occupancies, listed smoke detectors shall be installed in accordance with Subsection 2 of this section and manufacturer's instructions.
Exception: Repairs to the exterior surfaces of a Group R-3 Occupancy are exempt from the requirements of this section.
2. Power source. Required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than those required for over current protection.
Exception:
a. When the valuation of an addition, alteration, or repair to Group R occupancies does not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) the required smoke detectors may receive their supply from a battery.
b. When plans are not required to be submitted for a permit, a battery operated smoke detector may be installed.
Sections 907.2 and 907.3 of the 2007 California Fire Code provide for Smoke Detector Regulations as they relate to new and existing occupancies.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-07 – Effective December 27, 2007)
SEC. 14-135.1. AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS:
Section 903.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code is amended and Section 903.1.2 is added and shall read as follows:
Section 903.1.2 of the 2007 California Fire Code:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all new construction, regardless of occupancy classification, where the total floor area is 6,000 square feet or more.
EXCEPTION:
Mini storage facilities of any size shall be protected with an automatic sprinkler system conforming to National Fire Protection Standard 13.
Section 903.2.7.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended and shall read as follows:
Section 903.2.7.1 Group R, Division I Occupancies.
An automatic sprinkler system conforming to the latest adopted edition of National Fire Protection Standard 13 shall be installed throughout every apartment house three or more stories in height or containing five or more dwelling units, every congregate residence three or more stories in height or having an occupant load of 11 or more, and every hotel three or more stories in height or containing six or more guest rooms. Residential or quick-response standard sprinklers shall be used in the dwelling units and guest room portions of the building.
[For SFM] The requirements of these subsections shall not mandate the retroactive installation of an automatic sprinkler system to an existing R1 occupancy unless otherwise stated in the 2007 California Fire Code or Stockton Municipal Code
Section 903.2.10.1 of the 2007 California Fire Code is amended and Section 903.2.10.1.4 is added and shall read as follows:
Section 903.2.10.1.4. Sprinkler Requirements for Basements:Sprinklers shall be required in all basements of occupancies, except Group R-3 and Group U. Basements of all such occupancies shall have sprinklers unless basements are used exclusively for service and/or maintenance to the building. Service to the building includes utilities such as electricity, gas, telephone, cable TV, elevator equipment, HVAC equipment and water heaters.
Section 903.6 of the 2007 California Fire Code is amended and Section 903.6.2 is
added and shall read as follows:
Section 903.6.2 Sprinkler Requirements for Existing Building Additions:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in an existing building when cumulative additions or alterations are made to the building and such additions or alterations meet any of the following conditions:
A. In all such occupancies when the existing building is less than or exceeds 6,000 square feet and an addition exceeds 6,000 square feet including mezzanines or other usable space, both the existing building and the addition must be protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system.
B. When the existing building exceeds 6,000 square feet and the addition is less than 6,000 square feet, fire sprinklers will not be required for the existing building or addition if a fire wall without openings is installed. In cases where multiple requirements may apply, the most restrictive requirement shall prevail.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-07 – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 007-03 C.S. – Effective March 20, 2003) (Amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 21, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 014-99C.S. — Effective July 29, 1999) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Amended by Ordinance 032-92C.S. — Effective Sept. 10, 1992) (Added by Ordinance 028-91C.S —-Effective Jan. 1, 1992)
SEC. 14-136. PLAIN CONCRETE.
Plain concrete construction shall not be utilized as a structural building component within the City of Stockton.
(Amended by Ordinance 026-07 – Effective December 27, 2007) (Amended by Ordinance 045-02C.S. – Effective Nov 7, 2002) (Amended by Ordinance 027-95C.S. — Effective January 17, 1996) (Added by Ordinance 074-89C.S. — Effective Dec. 21, 1989)
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