City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and introduce an
ordinance repealing and replacing Subchapter 15.02.100 of Title 15, Chapter 15.02
of the Culver City Municipal Code and adopt by reference the 2013 California
Building Standards Administrative Code, 2013 California Building Code, 2013
California Residential Building Code, 2013 California Electrical Code, 2013
California Mechanical Code, 2013 California Plumbing Code, 2013 California Energy
Code, 2013 California Historical Building Code, 2013 Existing Building Code, 2013
California Green Building Standards Code, and 2013 California Reference
Standards Code, and repeal and reserve Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 in its entirety.
PROCEDURE:
1. Mayor seeks a motion to receive and file the affidavit for publishing a legal notice.
2. Mayor requests a brief staff report, and City Council poses questions to staff as
desired.
3. Mayor seeks a motion to open the public hearing and invites public comments.
Meeting Date: 6/23/14 Item Number: PH-7
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: –PUBLIC HEARING - Introduction of an
Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sub Chapter 15.02.100 of Title 15, Chapter
15.02 of the Culver City Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2013
California Building Standards Administrative Code, 2013 California Building
Code, 2013 California Residential Building Code, 2013 California Electrical Code,
2013 California Mechanical Code, 2013 California Plumbing Code, 2013 California
Energy Code, 2013 California Historical Building Code, 2013 Existing Building
Code, 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2013 California
Reference Standards Code; and Repealing and Reserving Chapter 15.04 of Title
15 in its Entirety.
Contact Person/Dept.: Craig Johnson /
Building Safety
Phone Number: (310) 253-5802
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification:
Legal notice published in the Culver City News (xx/xx, 2014); Meetings and Agendas –
City Council (06/17/14).
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld: (6/10/14)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab: (by L. Vidra 6/11/14)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by M. Noller) (06/17/14)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (06/17/14) City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
4. Mayor seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all public testimony is
presented.
5. City Council discusses the subject and arrives at its decision.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
In 2013, the California Building Standards Commission adopted the Triennial
Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (California Building
Standards Code), consisting of the 2013 California Building Standards
Administrative Code, 2013 California Building Code, 2013 California Residential
Building Code, 2013 California Electrical Code, 2013 California Mechanical
Code, 2013 California Plumbing Code, 2013 California Energy Code, 2013
California Historical Building Code, 2013 Existing Building Code, 2013
California Green Building Standards Code, and 2013 California Reference
Standards Code., as well as other regulations. All jurisdictions in California are
required to adopt the California Codes based on the California Code of
Regulations, Title 24.
The 2013 California Building Codes went into effect statewide on January 1,
2014, and are in effect in all jurisdictions in California as of that date whether
adopted by local jurisdictions or not. Local jurisdictions may adopt amended
versions of the California Codes but only if they are stricter than the base
California Codes, and such amendments are subsequently approved by the
California Building Standards Commission.
The 2013 California Energy Code, Part 6, the California Administrative Code,
Part 1, Chapter 10, and the 2013 California Green Building Standards Code,
Part 11, went into effect on June 1, 2014.
Staff has recommended that Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 “Earthquake Hazard
Reduction” be repealed in its entirety. The provisions of this Chapter were
implemented for all specified unreinforced masonry structures pursuant to the
compliance schedule in Table B of the Ordinance and it is no longer applicable.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact associated with adopting the updated Building Code
regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Ordinance City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
2. Current Chapter 15.02: Buildings, Structures, and Equipment
3. Notice of Public Hearing
4. Current Chapter 15.04
MOTION:
That the City Council:
Introduce an ordinance repealing and replacing Subchapter 15.02.100 of Title 15,
Chapter 15.02 the Culver City Municipal Code and adopting by reference the
2013 California Building Standards Administrative Code, 2013 California Building
Code, 2013 California Residential Building Code, 2013 California Electrical Code,
2013 California Mechanical Code, 2013 California Plumbing Code, 2013
California Energy Code, 2013 California Historical Building Code, 2013 Existing
Building Code, 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2013
California Reference Standards Code; and repealing and reserving Chapter
15.04 of Title 15 in its entirety.
MEETING DATE: 6.23.14
AGENDA ITEM: Introduction of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sub
chapter 15.02.100 of Title 15, Chapter 15.02 of the Culver City
Municipal Code and Adopting by Reference the 2013 California
Building Standards Administrative Code, 2013 California
Building Code, 2013 California Residential Building Code, 2013
California Electrical Code, 2013 California Mechanical Code,
2013 California Plumbing Code, 2013 California Energy Code,
2013 California Historical Building Code, 2013 Existing Building
Code, 2013 California Green Building Standards Code, and
2013 California Reference Standards Code; and Repealing and
Reserving Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 in its entirety
ATTACHMENTS
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1. Proposed Ordinance No. 2014-______ 1 - 6
2. Current Chapter 15.02: Buildings, Structures,
and Equipment 7 - 36
3. Notice of Public Hearing 37
4. Current Chapter 15.04 38 - 56
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ORDINANCE NO. 2014-_____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING SUBCHAPTER
15.02.100 OF TITLE 15, CHAPTER 15.02 OF THE CULVER CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2013
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE,
2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2013 CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE, 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2013 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE, 2013 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2013
CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2013 EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, AND 2013 CALIFORNIA REFERENCE
STANDARDS CODE; AND REPEALING CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE
15 IN ITS ENTIRETY
The City Council of the City of Culver City, California, DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1: That Subchapter 15.02.100 of Title 15, Chapter 15.02 of the
Culver City Municipal Code is hereby repealed; and those certain documents,
copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and
designated as the 2013 triennial edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title
24 (California Building Standards Code), consisting of Parts 1 through 6, part 8, and
parts 10 through 12, with all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata, are
hereby adopted as the Building Standards Administrative Code, Building Code,
Residential Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code,
Energy Code, Historical Building Code, Existing Building Code, Green Building
Standards Code, and Reference Standards Code of the City of Culver City, in the
State of California, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said Codes on file in the office of the City Clerk of Culver
City are hereby incorporated, referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as
though fully set out in this ordinance.
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SECTION 2. Subchapter 15.02.100 of the Culver City Municipal Code,
having been repealed in Section 1 above, is hereby replaced as follows:
ADOPTION OF STATE CODES
§15.02.100 California Building Standards Administrative Code Adopted
by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Building Standards Administrative
Code, published by the International Code Council, and all appendices,
amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and
shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the “Building
Standards Administrative Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Building Standards Administrative Code of the City of
Culver City shall be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.105 California Building Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2,
published by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments,
supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be
applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the “Building Code of the City
of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Building Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept
on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.110 California Residential Building Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Residential Building Code,
published by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments,
supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be
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applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the “Residential Building
Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Residential Building Code of the City of Culver City
shall be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.115 California Electrical Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Electrical Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and
errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of
Culver City, and referred to as the “Electrical Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Electrical Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept
on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.120 California Mechanical Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and
errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of
Culver City, and referred to as the “Mechanical Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Mechanical Code of the City of Culver City shall be
kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.125 California Plumbing Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and
errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of
Culver City, and referred to as the “Plumbing Code of the City of Culver City.”
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B. One copy of the Plumbing Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept
on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.130 California Energy Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Energy Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and
errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of
Culver City, and referred to as the “Energy Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Energy Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept
on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.135 California Historical Building Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Historical Building Code, published
by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements
and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the
City of Culver City, and referred to as the “Historical Building Code of the City of
Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Historical Building Code of the City of Culver City shall
be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.140 California Existing Building Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, published by
the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and
errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of
Culver City, and referred to as the “Existing Building Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Existing Building Code of the City of Culver City shall
be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
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§15.02.145 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted by
Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code,
published by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments,
supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be
applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the “Green Building
Standards Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Culver
City shall be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
§15.02.150 California Reference Standards Code Adopted by Reference
A. The 2013 Edition of the California Reference Standards Code,
published by the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments,
supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and shall be
applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the “Reference Standards
Code of the City of Culver City.”
B. One copy of the Reference Standards Code of the City of Culver City
shall be kept on file in the Building Official’s office for public inspection.
SECTION 3: That Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Culver City Municipal
Code is hereby repealed in its entirety, and is reserved.
SECTION 4: Nothing in this Ordinance shall be construed to affect any suit
or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or
any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or Ordinance
hereby repealed as cited in Section 1 of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal
right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this Ordinance.
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SECTION 5: Pursuant to Section 619 of the City Charter, this Ordinance shall
take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. Pursuant to Section 616 and 621 of
the City Charter, prior to the expiration of fifteen (15) days after the adoption, the
City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published in the
Culver City News and shall post this Ordinance or a summary thereof in at least
three (3) places within the City.
SECTION 6: City Council hereby declares that, if any provision, section,
subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of this Ordinance is rendered or
declared invalid or unconstitutional by any final action in a court of competent
jurisdiction or by reason or any preemptive legislation, then the City Council would
have independently adopted the remaining provisions, sections, subsections,
paragraphs, sentences, phrases, or words of this Ordinance, and as such they shall
remain in full force and effect.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this day of 2014.
MEGHAN SAHLI-WELLS, MAYOR
City of Culver City, California
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
MARTIN R. COLE , CAROL A. SCHWAB
City Clerk City Attorney
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Section
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CHAPTER 15~02: BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND
EQUIPMENT
General Provisions
15.02.005 Violations and penalties
15.02.010 Purposes of California Codes and this chapter
15.02.015 Administrative authority
Adoption of State Codes
15.02.100 California Building Standards Administrative Code adopted
by reference
15.02.105 California Building Code adopted by reference
15.02.110 California Residential Building Code adopted by reference
15.02.115 California Electrical Code adopted by reference
15.02.120 California Mechanical Code adopted by reference
15.02.125 California Plumbing Code adopted by reference
15.02.130 California Energy Code adopted by reference
15.02.135 California Historical Building Code adopted by reference
15.02.140 California Existing Building Code adopted by reference
15.02.145 California Green Building Standards Code adopted by
reference
15.02.150 California Reference Standards Code adopted by reference
Sandblasting
15.02.500 Purpose
15.02.505 Permit required; compliance with regulations
15.02.510 Enforcement
Antennas
15.02.600 Definitions
15.02.605 Compliance with regulations required
15.02.610 Noncommercial nonparabolic antennas
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15.02.620 Application for approval
15.02.625 Enforcement
Post-Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction
15.02.700 Purpose
15.02.705 Applicability
15.02.710 Defmitions
15.02.715 Placards
15.02.720 Criteria for demolition of dangerous buildings
15.02.725 Demolition of historic buildings or structures
15.02.730 Repair criteria for damaged buildings
15.02.735 Repair criteria for chimneys
15.02.740 Repair criteria for essential services facilities
15.02.745 Repair criteria for historic buildings or structures
Hillside Drainage
15.02.800 Drainage system required in hillside area
Administrative Assessment Cost Recovery
15.02.900 Administrative Assessment Cost Recovery Program
15.02.905 Imposition of assessments
15.02.910 Appeals
15.02.915 Remedies not exclusive
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
15.02.1000 Definitions
15.02.1005 Requirement
15.02.1010 Exceptions
15.02.1015 Building permit fees and inspections
Green Building Program and Requirements
15.02.1100 Establishment of Program and purpose
15.02.1105 Definitions
15.02.1110 Requirements
15.02.1115 Urban tree requirements
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15.02.1125 Inspections and enforcement
Appendix Hillside drainage diagrams
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 15.02.005 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES.
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A. 1. No person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve remove, convert,
demolish, install, replace, equip, use, occupy, maintain or relocate any building or structure or
fixture or equipment or property, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of any
California Code herein adopted, or in violation of any provisions of this Chapter, and no person
shall fail to comply with any lawful order made there under.
2. Any such violation or failure to comply shall be a misdemeanor, which shall be
punishable in accordance with§ 1.01.040 of this Code.
B. Any violation of, or failure to comply with this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense
for each and every day, during any portion of which any such violation or failure is committed,
continued or permitted, and shall be punishable accordingly.
C. At the discretion of the City Attorney, any violation of this Chapter may be prosecuted as a
misdemeanor or as an infraction.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.010 PURPOSES OF CALIFORNIA CODES AND TillS CHAPTER.
It is the purpose of the provisions of Chapters 15.02, 15.03 and 15.04 of this Code and the
California Code to provide minimum standards and requirements for the protection of the public
health, safety, property and public welfare by regnlating and controlling the design, operation,
construction, installation, replacement, quality of materials, use, occupancy, location and
maintenance of buildings and structures, signs and sign structures, heating, ventilating, cooling,
refrigeration systems, incinerators and other heat-producing appliances, plumbing systems, and
solar systems and rainwater drainage systems within the City.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.015 ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY.
The Building Official shall be the administrative authority for each of the Codes.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
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§ 15.02.020 TAX CERTIFICATE REQUIRED.
No permit required by this Chapter or Chapters 15.03 or 15.04 shall be issued to an applicant
who is required by Chapter I 1.01 of this Code to have a business tax certificate, unless the
applicant has a valid, current tax certificate.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § I (part))
ADOPTION OF STATE CODES
§ 15.02.100 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 2010 Edition of the California Building Standards Administrative Code, published by
the International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto,
is hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to
as the "Building Standards Administrative Code of the City ofCulverCity."
B. One copy of the Building Standards Administrative Code of the City of Culver City shall
be kept on file in the Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.105 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 20 I 0 Edition of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is
hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as
the "Building Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Building Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file in the
Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.110 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY
. REFERENCE.
A. The 2010 Edition of the California Residential Building Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is
hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as
the "Residential Building Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Residential Building Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file
in the Building Official's office for public inspection.
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§ 15.02.115 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 2010 Edition of the California Electrical Code, published by the International Code
Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by
reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the "Electrical
Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Electrical Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file in the
Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.120 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 2010 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, published by the International Code
Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by
reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the "Mechanical
Code ofthe City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Mechanical Code ofthe City of Culver City shall be kept on file in the
Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.125 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 2010 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, published by the International Code
Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by
reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the "Plumbing
Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Plumbing Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file in the
Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 20ll-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.130 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 201 0 Edition of the California Energy Code, published by the International Code
Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby adopted by
reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the "Energy Code
of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Energy Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file in the
Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 20ll-004 § 2 (part))
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A. The 2010 Edition of the California Historical Building Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is
hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as
the. "Historical Building Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Historical Building Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file in
the Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.140 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE ADOPTED BY REFERENCE.
A. The 20 I 0 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, published by the International
Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is hereby
adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as the
"Existing Building Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Existing Building Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file in
the Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.145 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE.
A. The 20 I 0 Edition of the Califoruia Green Building Standards Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices; amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is
hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as
the "Green Building Standards Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Green Building Standards Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on
file in the Building Official's office for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
§ 15.02.150 CALIFORNIA REFERENCE STANDARDS CODE ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE.
A. The 20 I 0 Edition of the California Reference Standards Code, published by the
International Code Council, and all appendices, amendments, supplements and errata thereto, is
hereby adopted by reference and shall be applicable to the City of Culver City, and referred to as
the "Reference Standards Code of the City of Culver City."
B. One copy of the Reference Standards Code of the City of Culver City shall be kept on file
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(Ord. No. 2011-004 § 2 (part))
SANDBLASTING
§ 15.02.500 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Subchapter is to prevent the dust and debris that occurs in sandblasting
operations from spreading throughout the neighborhood, creating a public health hazard.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.505 PERMIT REQUIRED; COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS.
A. No person shall sandblast or cause to be sandblasted the outside or inside of any building
or structure within the City, without first paying the fee and obtaining a permit from the Division
of Building and Safety, and without complying with regulations adopted by the City Council,
which it:re reasonable necessary to protect the public health and safety and property from damage
which may result from sandblasting.
B. No permit for dry sandblasting shall be issued, unless the Building Official determines that
extraordinary reasons exist for the use of such a process, and that adequate measures will be
taken to protect the public health and safety from the effect of such dry sandblasting.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.510 ENFORCEMENT.
A. The Building Official shall have the power to revoke, without prior notice, any
sandblasting permit for failure to comply with any such regulations.
B. No person shall do any sandblasting after a permit therefor has been revoked.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
ANTENNAS
§ 15.02.600 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this Subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANTENNA. Any system of wires, poles, rods, reflecting discs or similar devices used for the
transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves, which system is external to or attached to
the exterior of any building. The term ANTENNA shall include "dish" antennas and devices
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havirig active elements extending in any direction, and directional beam-type arrays having
elements carried by and disposed from a generally horizontal boom which may be mounted upon
and rotated through a vertical mast or tower interconnecting the boom and antenna support, all of
which elements are deemed to be a part of the antenna.
ANTENNA ARRAY. A group of antenna elements on the same geometric plane.
ANTENNA, COMMERCIAL. An antenna in any zoning district used in conjunction with a
business, commercial enterprise, trade, calling, vocation, profession, occupation or means of
livelihood, whether or not carried on for gain or profit, including, but not limited to, public
utilities, cellular telephone communications or privately owned or publicly supported AM or FM
radio stations not otherwise exempt from the provisions of the Zoning Code, cable television
operations or television broadcast stations, but excluding FCC-licensed amateur radio stations
and standard television receive only (TYRO) nonparabolic antennas.
ANTENNA ELEMENT. Individual components of an individual antenna.
ANTENNA HEIGHT. The distance from the grade of the property at the base of the antenna
or, in the case of a roof-mounted antenna, from the grade at the exterior base of the building, to
the highest poiitt of the antenna and its associated support structure when fully extended.
ANTENNA, NONCOMMERCIAL. An antenna in any zoning district not used in conjunction
with a business, commercial enterprise, trade, calling, vocation, profession, occupation, or means
oflivelihood, including, but not limited to, FCC-licensed amateur radio stations and standard
television receive only (TYRO) parabolic antennas.
ANTENNA, NONPARABOLIC. An individual array or group of arrays used to transmit
and/or receive electromagnetic signals, including, but not limited to, radio waves related to
amateur radio stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
ANTENNA STRUCTURE. An antenna array and its associated support structure, such as a
mast, tower, or bracing wire, but not to include a suspended simple wire antenna, that is used for
the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving electromagnetic signals, including, but not limited
to, radio waves and microwaves.
ANTENNA STRUCTURE, FREESTANDING. An antenna structure that is not attached to a
building, fence or other such structure.
ANTENNA, TVRO NONPARABOLIC. A standard roof-mounted antenna array, and its
associated support structure, that is used solely to receive broadcast television signals.
ANTENNA, VERTICAL WHIP. A pole or single element vertical antenna no more than three
(3) inches in diameter, and its associated support structure.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.605 COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS REQUIRED.
A. Radio and television antennas, including satellite receiving or transmission antenna
systems and microwave antenna systems, may be installed, erected and maintained within all
land use zones of the City, but only in accordance with the provisions of this Subchapter and the
"Dish Antenna Regulations" of the Zorring Code, as set forth in Title 17 of this Code.
B. No antenna shall be permitted within the City, except as follows:
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L Roof-mounted antennas are permitted when the boom or any active element of the
antenna array is fifteen (15) feet or less in length, provided that they are in conformity with the
development standards of this Section.
2. The following antennas shall require a building permit, and may be permitted upon
review and approval of the plans for such antennas by the City Planner. The plan should be in
conformity with the development standards of§ 15.02.615 and the Zoning.Code, as set forth in
Title 17 of this Code:
a. Roof-mounted antennas when the boom or any active element of the antenna array is
longer than fifteen (15) feet
b. All ground-mounted antennas.
c. All satellite receiving or transmission antennas.
3. Every antenna, whether temporary or permanent, shall be subject to the review and
approval of the Building Official where required by the Building Code, and shall be subject to
the applicable provisions of the Zoning Code, as set forth it Title 17 of this Code, and to Chapter
15.07, except that noncommercial nonparabolic antennas are subject only to the provisions of§
15.02.610 c.
(Ord: No. 2003-015 §I (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.0.05.
§ 15.02.610 NONCOMMERCIAL NONP ARABOLIC ANTENNAS.
A. Applicability to noncommercial nonparabolic antennas.
L Notwit.hsta.nding § 15,02.605, a nonparabolic a.ntenna that is it existence as of May 11,
1995, may continue in existence at the current height and location, and need not comply with the
design standards stated herein, unless the following occurs:
a. If, in the case of a roof-mounted antenna weighing more than fifty (50) pounds, the
antenna is replaced with one that is larger in any of its dimensions, the antenna structure shall
then comply with the applicable regulations and design standards.
b. If, in the case of a noncommercial freestanding antenna structure, an existing antenna is
replaced with one that is larger in any of its dimensions, the antenna structure shall then comply
with the regulations and design standards contained in§ 15.02.610 C.
2. Notwithstanding§ 15.02.605, no additional or structural alterations may be made to a
nonconforming antenna structure that would increase its nonconformity with the applicable
regulations and design standards.
B. Purpose.
L The City desires to allow noncommercial nonparabolic antennas in all areas of the City,
subject only to limited and reasonable regulations which are permitted by Federal Law in order
to prevent such antennas from adversely affecting the public health, safety, welfare or aesthetic
interests.
2. a. The City Council fmds that amateur radio operators provide an important public
service by participating in local, regional and Statewide emergency and disaster preparedness
programs, in facilitating international disaster relief programs, and in fostering international
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goodwill and understanding.
b. The City Council finds, however, the antennas and antenna structures related to FCC
licensed amateur radio communications may be aesthetically unsightly and visually obtrusive.
3. a. The City Council recognizes that because of the important public service provided by
amateur radio operators, the FCC has partially preempted local regulation of amateur radio
antennas.
b. Federal regulations specify that local regulations concerning the placement, screening
or height of antennas for amateur radio communications must reasonably accommodate amateur
communications, and constitute the minimum practicable regulation necessary to accomplish the
local agency's legitimate purpose.
4. The City Council finds that the regulations and design standards set forth in this
Subchapter reasonably accommodate FCC-licensed amateur radio communications, and
constitute the minimum practicable regulation necessary to protect the public health, safety and
aesthetic interests.
5. The provisions allowing the erection ofnonparabolic antennas shall only permit those
individuals who are Federally-licensed amateur radio operators to erect such antennas as allowed
by the Municipal Code. ·
C. · Regulation and design standards.
1. A noncommercial nonparabolic antenna shall be installed, modified, and maintained in
accordance with the following standards:
a. One (1) roof-mounted TVRO nonparabolic antenna per residential unit, and up to four
( 4) roof-mounted nonparabolic antennas related to a FCC-licensed amateur radio station, shall be
permitted for each parcel.
(1) One of the roof-mounted nonparabolic antennas per parcel may extend up to twenty
five (25) feet above the roofline, but all other additional nonparabolic antennas shall extend no
more than fifteen (15) feet above the roofline.
(2) One (1) roof-mounted antenna related to a FCC-licensed amateur radio station may
extend up to twenty-five (25) feet above the roofline; however, all other roof-mounted antennas
related to a FCC-licensed amateur radio station shall extend no more than fifteen (15) feet
beyond these height limits.
b. One (1) freestanding antenna structure related to a FCC-licensed amateur radio station
measuring up to sixty-six (66) feet in height or fifteen (15) feet above the height limit of the
district in which it is located, whichever height is greater, shall be permitted per parcel.
(1) For purposes of this section, antenna structures shall be measured to the highest
horizontal antenna element.
(2) A freestanding antenna structure exceeding fifty (50) feet in height shall be
retractable to thirty-five (35) feet.
(3) A single vertical element may extend fifteen (15) feet beyond these height limits.
c. No portion of an antenna, including the array in any position, or of an antenna structure,
shall be located between the face of the main building and any public street, or in any required
front or side yard setback.
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d. (1) The support structure shall be located a minimum often (10) feet from the rear
property line.
(2) Neither an antenna nor an antenna structure shall extend beyond the property line of
the parcel on which it is located.
e. Roof-mounted antennas or antenna structures shall be located at or to the rear of the
centerline of a building.
f. An antenna structure shall be finished in a color to blend in with its immediate
surroundings, to reduce glare, and to minimize its visual intrusiveness and negative aesthetic
impact.
g. The display of any sign on an antenna or antenna structure is prohibited, except for
public safety warnings, which must be placed no higher than eight (8) feet above the base of the
antenna structure.
h. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the installation of a ground-mounted
antenna structure, or a roof-mounted antenna structure for roof-mounted antennas weighing fifty
(50) pounds or more, pursuant to the requirements of the Building Code.
2. Unless a finding is made that a proposed antenna poses an actual threat to the public
health or safety, the Building Official or Committee on Permits and Licenses on appeal, shall
· have the authority to grant a use permit to modify the regulations and design standards of
Subsection C. I. paragraphs a., b., c., or e. of this Section, if topographical conditions, nearby tall
structures or other factors unreasonably obstruct or otherwise unreasonably interfere with
effective transmission or reception of the type desired, and the cause of such obstruction or
interference was not created by the applicant.
a. An application for a use permit and for a building permit shall be reviewed upon
payment of fees for each application as established by resolution of City Council.
b. As a condition of approval of a use permit to modify the design standard of Subsection
C. I. paragraph b. of this Section, an antenna structure shall be required to be retractable to thirty
five (35) feet.
c. In cases where topographical conditions surrounding the antenna structure or the
presence of nearby tall structures physically impede retracting an antenna to thirty-five (35) feet,
the Building Official or Committee on Permits and Licenses on appeal, may allow an antenna
structure to be retracted to a height greater than thirty-five (35) feet.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part); Ord. No. 2007-002 § 18) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.615 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
Every antenna shall be located, designed, constructed, treated, and maintained in accordance
with the following standards:
A. The antenna shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the requirements of the
Building Code.
B. The maximum number of antennas that may be installed on any lot shall not exceed:
I. One ground-mounted antenna;
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2. Two (2) roof-mounted antennas;
3. In the manufacturing and studio zones, more dish antennas may be permitted, according
to Title 17 ofthis Code.
C. I. In residential zones, roof-mounted antennas shall not extend higher than fifteen (15)
feet above the maximum building height permitted in the zone, except a single vertical pole
antenna may extend to twenty (20) feet above the peak of the roof; provided that a roof-mounted
disc antenna shall not exceed twenty-four (24) inches in diameter.
2. In nonresidential zones, roof-mounted antennas shall not extend higher than fifteen (15)
feet above the maximum building height permitted in the zone or fifteen (15) feet above the
building upon which it is mounted, whichever is less.
D. I. Ground-mounted antennas shall not exceed forty ( 40) feet in height, except remote
commuuication installation facility antennas, as provided in the Zoning Code.
2. All satellite receiving and transmitting "dish" type antennas shall be installed in
accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Code, as set forth in Title 17 of this Code.
E. Not more than one antenna shall be permitted on any lot when the boom or any active
element of the antenna array is longer than fifteen (15) feet.
F. 1. Stacking of antennas may be permitted when stacked in a ground-mounted antenna
configuration, provided that not more than three (3) such antennas are attached to the tower.
2. For the purpose of this Section, such antennas shall be considered one antenna and shall
be subject to all the requirements of this Section.
G. Antennas shall be erected or maintained to the rear of the main building; provided that,
when the subject property is a cui-de-sac or any lot with a side yard larger than the rear yard, the
antenna may be located in the side yard.
I. Antenna towers or the supports therefor shall not be located in any street-facing setback
area.
2. No portion of any antenna array shall extend beyond the property lines or into any front
yard area.
3. Guy wires shall not be anchored within any front yard area, but may be attached to the
building.
H. Antennas may be roof- or ground-mounted, freestanding or supported by guy wires,
buildings or other structures in compliance with the manufacturer's structural specifications.
1. A ground-mounted antenna shall be an antenna with its base mounted directly in the
ground, even if such antenna is supported or attached to the wall of a building.
2. A fixed-guy antenna tower shall be fascia-mounted or guyed according to approved
standards.
3. A wire antenna that is not self-supporting shall be supported by objects entirely within
the lot lines of the property upon which the antenna is erected, but not within a front setback,.
I. Antennas, including guy wires, supporting structures and accessory equipment, shall be
located and designed so as to minimize the visual impact on surrounding properties and from
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public streets.
I. Antennas should be screened through the addition of architectural features and/or
landscaping that harmonize with the elements and characteristics of the property.
2. The materials used in constructing the antennas shall not be unnecessarily bright, shiny,
garish or reflective.
J. The antenna shall meet all manufacturer's specifications.
I. The mast or tower shall be of noncombustible and corrosive-resistant material.
2. The miscellaneous hardware, such as brackets, turnbuckles, clips and similar type
equipment subject to rust or corrosion, shall be protected with a zinc or cadmium coating, by
either a galvanizing or a sherardizing process after forming, to guard against corrosion and to
protect the elements against electrolytic action due to the use of adjoining dissimilar metals.
K. I. Whenever it is necessary to install an antenna near power lines, or where damage
would be caused by its falling, a separate safety wire must be attached to the antenna mast or
tower, and secured in a direction away from the hazard.
2. Antenna transmission lines must be kept at least twenty-four (24) inches clear of utility
lines.
,L. Every antenna shall be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike of
lightning, with an adequate ground wire.
I. The ground wire shall be of the type approved by the latest edition of the Electrical Code
for grounding masts and lightning arrestors, and shall be installed in a mechanical manner with
as few bends as possible, maintaining a clearance of at least two (2) inches from combustible
materials.
2. Lightning arrestors shall be used, which are approved as safe by the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc., and both sides of the line must be adequately protected with proper arrestors
to remove static charges accumulated on the line.
3. When lead-in conductors of polyethylene ribbon-type are used, lightning arrestors must
be installed in each conductor.
4. When coaxial cable or shielded twin lead is used for lead-in, suitable protection may be
provided without lightning. arrestors by grounding the exterior metal sheath.
M. Reasonable conditions of approval may be imposed to mitigate any negative impacts
caused by installation of the antenna.
I. The cost of any such condition to the applicant shall be considered in light of the public
benefit derived from the condition.
2. Other than the manufacturer's trade name and/or logo, no antenna or the support structure
therefore shall be used for any commercial advertising purpose.
N. All antenna components shall be Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., approved as acceptable
to the Building Official.
0. Ground-mounted antennas shall have their related cables installed in conduit underground
from base of antenna to wall of building.
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1. Conduit may be rigid steel or PVC.
2. Roof-mounted antennas may have related cables installed in conduit (threaded rigid) or
run exposed, provided related cables are of hard usage type and grouped together.
3. All antennas are subject to Articles 810 and 820 of the 1984 National Electric Code, in
addition to Culver City ordinances.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part); Ord. No. 2004-013 § 1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.620 APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL.
A. Prior to installing any antenna for which approval is required pursuant to § 15.02.605 or
the Zoning Code, as set forth in Title 17 of this Code, a building permit application shall be
submitted to and approved by the authorized agency.
B. The application shall be accompanied by construction drawings showing the proposed
method of installation, the manufacturer's specifications, if any, and a plot plan showing the
location of the antenna, property and setback lines, and all structures.
C. In addition, the application shall be accompanied by engineering data establishing the fact
that the antenna conforms to the structural requirements of the Building Code.
1. Such engineering data may include custom engineering calculations for each installation,
the calculations and data to be submitted by a structural or civil engineer registered by the State
of California.
2. Such registered engineer may be employed by the manufacturer of the antenna.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.625 ENFORCEMENT.
A. Every antenna shall be maintained in good condition and in accordance with all
requirements of this Section.
B. 1. Every antenna shall be subject to periodic reinspection.
2. No additions, changes or modifications shall be made to an antenna, unless the addition,
change or modification is in conformity with the Building Code, this Subchapter, and the Zoning
Code, as set forth in Title 17 of this Code, if it is a dish antenna.
C. 1. Failure to abide by and faithfully comply with this Section, or with any and all
conditions that may be imposed, shall constitute grounds for the revocation of the approval by
the City Planner.·
2. The remedies provided for herein shall be cumulative with other remedies provided in
this Code, and not exclusive.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
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POST-DISASTER RECOVERY AND RECONSTRUCTION
§ 15.02.700 PURPOSE.
A. This Subchapter establishes regulations to apply in the event a disaster causes damage to
buildings and structures in the City, and includes the adoption of uniform placards to post the
condition of the building based on an early assessment of danger, procedures for demolition and
standards for repair and reconstruction of building and structures, including those deemed
historic, damaged by disasters.
B. Adoption of this Subchapter is not intended to preempt the City Council's authority to
adopt different or supplemental regulations, including interim regulations, for post -disaster
recovery and repair.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.705 APPLICABILITY.
The provisions of this Subchapter are applicable following any disaster or societal upheaval,
including earthquake, frre, flood, hurricane, tornado, tsunami or similar event which results in
damage to buildings and structures of all occupancies within the City of Culver City .
. (Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.710 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this Subchapter, the following defmitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ARCHITECT. An individual licensed by the State of Califoruia to practice architecture as
defmed in the Califoruia Business and Professions Code.
BUILDING. Any building as defined in California Health and Safety Code § 18908.
CBC. The California Building Code published by the California Building Standards
Commission, as adopted by§ 15.02.100 hereinabove, in accordance with the operation oflaw
pursuant to California Health and Safety Code § 18941.5. The edition to be applied shall be that
edition in effect at the time of the declaration of a local emergence by the City Council.
CWIL ENGINEER. An individual registered by the State of California to practice civil
engineering as defined in the Califoruia Business and Professions Code.
DISASTER. Any natural occurrence, including earthquake, frre, flood, hurricane, tornado,
tsunami or similar event, or any societal upheaval, including civil disturbance or similar event,
which results in a declaration that the City or a portion thereof is a disaster area, or a declaration
oflocal emergency by the President of the United States, Governor of the State ofCaliforuia,
City Council of Culver City, City Manager or designee, or other governmental official.
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES FACILITY. Any building or structure which houses facilities or
services necessary for emergency operations subsequent to a disaster, as determined by the City
Manager or his or her designee.
HISTORIC BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. Any building or structure included on the
National Register of Historic Places, the State Register of Historic Places or Points ofinterest, or
structures or buildings within a historic district designated pursuant to Chapter 15.05 of this
Code.
REINFORCED. The installation or the existence of reinforcing steel with the capacity to
allow the loadcresisting cross section to resist flexure and shear stress, as determined by the
Building OfficiaL
REPLACEMENT VALUE. The dollar value, as determined by the Building Official, of
replacing the damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, construction material and
occupancy on the same site.
SAFETY ASSESSMENT. A visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for
the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy following a natural or
manmade disaster.
STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER. The individual appointed by the
Governor, pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. § 470a (b), to administer
the State Historic Preservation Program.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER. An individual registered by the State of California to practice
civil engineering, and to use the title STRUCTURAL ENGINEER as defmed in the California
Business and Professions Code.
STRUCTUP£. An_y STRUCTUP£ as defu~ed h~ California Health and Safer; Code § 18908.
VALUE 0 F REP AIR. The dollar value, as determined by the Building Official, of making the
necessary repairs to the damaged structure.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2006-009 § 22 (part))
§ 15.02.715 PLACARDS.
A. The placards described in this Section are hereby adopted as the official placards to be
used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of building or structures.
B. At the top of each placard, the words "DISASTER PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM, CITY
OF CULVER CITY BUILDING DIVISION," the official City Seal, address and telephone
number ofthe Building Division, and at the bottom of each placard the words "DO NOT
REMOVE, ALTER OR COVER THIS PLACARD UNTIL AUTHORIZED BY THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL OF THE CITY OF CULVER CITY" shall appear.
C. In addition to the information set forth in Subsection B., the placards shall additionally
provide one ofthe three (3) following descriptions:
1. "INSPECTED-Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building or
structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. Posting of this placard does not
intend to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.
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2. "RESTRICTED USE" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been
damaged, wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued
occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will:
a. Note in general terms the type of damage encountered; and
b. Clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy.
3. "UNSAFE-Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or structure that
has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety.
a. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any
circumstance, except as authorized in writing by the Building Division.
b. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order or permit.
c. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage
encountered.
D: Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered
or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the department or upon written
notification from the Building Division.
E. 1. No person shall post or attach any facsimile placards on any building.
2. No person shall use any facsimile placards for advertisement.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.720 CRITERIA FOR DEMOLITION OF Dii~l\IGEROUS BUILDINGS.
A. 1. Except asprovided in§ 15.02.725 for historic buildings or structures, within seven(7)
days after the event, any building or structure determined by the Building" Official to represent an
imminent hazard to public health and safety, or to pose an imminent threat to the public right-of
way, shall be condemned and immediately demolished.
2. The condemnation and demolition shall be performed in the interest of public health and
safety, without the hearings otherwise required by Chapter 9.04 of this Code.
B. After the seven (7)-day period established in Subsection A., if the Building Official
determines that any building or structure represents a hazard to the health and safety of the
public, or poses a threat to the public right-of-way, the Building Official shall duly notifY the
owner, or other person or legal entity in lawful possession or control of such building, stating
that the building or structure is a dangerous building and represents a hazard to the public health
and safety, or poses a threat to the public right-of-way, and shall commence condemnation or
other legal proceedings.
C. In the event the owner of a building or structure damaged by the disaster elects to demolish
rather than repair, the owner shall obtain a demolition permit for the building or structure in
accordance with City procedures.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
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§ 15.02.725 DEMOLITION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
A. Notwithstanding the Historic Preservation Program set forth in Chapter 15.05, within
seven (7) days after the event, any historic building or structure determined by the Building
Official to represent an imminent hazard to public health and safety, or to pose an imminent
threat to the public right-of-way, the Building Official shall notif'y the State Historic Preservation
Officer that one of the following actions will be taken:
I. Whenever possible, within reasonable limits as determined by the Building Official, the
historic building or structure shall be braced or shored in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard
to public health and safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.
2. Whenever bracing or shoring is determined not to be reasonable, the Building Official
shall cause the historic building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished.
a. The condemnation and demolition shall be performed in the interest of public health
and safety, without the hearings otherwise required by Chapter 9.04 of this Code.
b. Prior to com)llencing demolition, the Building Official shall videotape and
photographically record the entire building or structure.
B. If, after the seven (7)-day period specified in subsection A. and less than thirty (30) days
after the event, a historic building or structure is determined to represent a hazard to the health
and safety of the public, or pose a threat to the public right-of-way, the Building Official shall
duly notif'y the owner, or other person or legal entity in lawful possession or control of such
building, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National
Historic Preservation i\ct of 1966, as amended, stating that the building or stru_cture is a
dangerous building and represents a hazard to the public health and safety, or poses a threat to
the public right-of-way, and that the City intends to commence condemnation or other legal
proceedings. ·
C. In the event the owner of any historic building or structure and the Building Official have
agreed to demolition of the affected building or structure within thirty (30) days of the event, the
Building Official shall submit a request to demolish, including a! substantiating data, to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, as amended.
D. If, after thirty (30) days have elapsed, the Building Official and owner of a historic
building or structure agree to demolition of the affected structure, the proposed demolition shall
be subject to the review process, including appeal, established by the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §I (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.730 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR DAMAGED BUILDINGS.
Except as otherwise provided, buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been
damaged as a result of a disaster shall be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
A. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent (10%) of the replacement
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value of the structure, the damaged portion shall be restored to its pre-disaster condition, unless
the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems.
B. Notwithstanding Subsection A. I. above, a suspended ceiling system which is damaged
shall be repaired and all bracing required by the current CBC shall be installed.
C. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent (1 0%) but less than fifty
percent (50%) of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements, including all
critical ties, supported elements and supporting elements associated with therewith, shall be
repaired and brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current CBC.
D. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent (50%) or more of the replacement value
of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural
requirements of the current CBC.
E. In Group R, Division 3 occupancies (single-family dwelling and duplex), the repair value of
damaged chimneys shall be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value.
(O'rd. No. 2003-015 §I (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.735 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR CHIMNEYS.
A. All damaged reinforced chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the
requirements of Chapter 31 of the CBC (pertaining to chimneys, fireplaces and barbecues).
Damaged portions shall be removed in accordance with the following criteria:
1. a. When the damaged portion is located between the roofline and the top of the
chimney, the damaged portion shall be removed to the roofline, provided the roof and ceiling
anchorage are in solind condition.
b. The reconstructed portion of the chiinney shall be braced to the roof structure.
2. For a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the
roofline or extends from above the roofline to below the roofline, the chimney shall be removed
to the top of the frreplace.
3. For a multiple-story structure, the damaged portion of the chinmey shall be removed from
the top to a floorline where sound anchorage is found.
4. In any structure where the frrebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and frrebox
shall be removed to the foundation.
a. If the foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed
using the existing foundation.
b. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation shall be removed and replaced.
B. 1. Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by
Chapter 31 of the CBC, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods
and materials provisions of the CBC, as approved by the Building Official.
2. Such alternate systems shall be designed and detailed by a structural engineer, civil
engineer or architect, as approved by the Building Official.
C. When the portion of the chinmey extending above the roofline exceeds two (2) times the
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least dimension of the chlmney, that portion above the roofline shall be braced to the roof
structure.
D. All damaged unreinforced chimneys shall be demolished to the footing or other founding
support system.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §I (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.740 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES FACILITIES.
A. An engineering evaluation shall be performed for buildings or structures housing essential
service facilities whlch have been damaged as a result of a disaster.
B. The minimum criteria for repair shall be as follows:
1. When the estimated value of repair is less than thlrty perceht (30%) of the replacement
value of the structure, the damaged elements, including all critical ties, supported elements and
supporting elements associated with therewith, shall be repaired and brought into conformance
with the structural requirements of the current CBC. ·
2. When the estimated value of repair is'thirty percent (30%) or more of the replacement
value of the structure, the entire structure shall be brought into conformance with the structural
requirements of the current CBC.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
§ 15.02.745 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR SJ:RUCTURES.
A. An engineering evaluation shall be performed for historic buildings or structures whlch
have been damaged as a result of a disaster.
B. The criteria for repair shall be those established in the State of California Historic Building
Code, as set forth in California Code of Administrative Regulations, Title 24, Part 8; provided
that the miuimum standards established in§ 15.02. 730 (for general repair criteria) shall be
followed, with consideration given to the hlstorical rating and nature of the structures.
C. Where conflicts exist between the standards established in this Subchapter and the State
Historic Building Code, the State Historic Building Code shall govern.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 § 1 (part))
HILLSIDE DRAINAGE
§ 15.02.800 DRAINAGE SYSTEM REQUIRED IN HILLSIDE AREA.
A. It is hereby declared a public nuisance for any person owning or occupying any lot or
parcel of property within the area designated "Hillside Area" on either Diagram "A" or "B," set
forth in the Appendix following this Chapter, to fail to have installed and maintain:
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1. In good working condition a system, consisting of either roof gutters, downspouts and
connecting pipes or structures, or a combination thereof, which is capable of carrying rainwater
falling on any roof on the property to the gutter of a street abutting the property; or
2. A system on the lot or parcel of property for draining the entire building pad to an
abutting street.
B. The drainage system shall consist of a continuous one percent (1%) grade, or more, on all
parts of the pad sloping down to the nearest street, or drainage structures, or a combination of
such structures and grading, designed to drain water falling on the pad to an abutting street.
C. This Section shall apply to all property shown on the diagrams, whether or not previously
improved; provided that this Section shall not apply to a particular lot or parcel of property,
when the City Engineer has determined that the lack of all such systems on the property does not
create any hazard to adjacent property.
(Ord. No. 2003-015 §1 (part)) Penalty, see§ 15.02.005
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT COST RECOVERY
§ 15.02;900 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENT COST RECOVERY PROGRAM.
The City Council hereby finds and determines it is appropriate and necessary to require the
recovery of costs incurred by the City in the administrative enforcement of§ 9.07.035 of this
Code; Chapter 15.02 of this Code, including but not limited to, the adopted California Building,
Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Codes; Chapters 15.03, 15.04 and 15.05 of Title 15 of this
Code; Title 17 of this Code, any and all final conditions of approval imposed on a construction
project pursuant to this Code, and any other provisions of this Code authorized by resolution of
the City Council.
(Ord. No. 2004-005 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-005 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.905 IMPOSITION OF ASSESSMENTS.
A. Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail to comply with any Order to Comply
issued by the Culver City Building Safety Division.
B. Violation corrected. When an Order to Comply has been satisfied within the time period
prescribed, as confirmed by inspection or other proof acceptable to the Building Official, no
administrative assessment shall be imposed.
C. Violation not corrected. When an Order to Comply has not been satisfied within the time
period prescribed, as confirmed by inspection or other proof acceptable to the Building Official,
an administrative assessment, established by resolution of the City Council, shall be imposed on
the person named in the Order to Comply for each additional compliance inspection required
until such time as the Order to Comply has been satisfied.
(Ord. No. 2004-005 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-005 § I (part))
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§ 15.02.910 APPEALS.
The initial Order to Comply identified as an "initial warning" cannot be appealed. Subsequent
orders to comply can be appealed to the Municipal Code Appeals Committee. To contest
subsequent Orders to Comply and their respective administrative assessments, a written
objection must be filed with the Building Safety Division office within ten (1 0) days after receipt
of the appealable Order to Comply. The Building Safety Division will notifY each appellant of
the date and time of the scheduled hearing.
(Ord. No. 2004-005 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-005 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.915 REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE.
The imposition of an administrative assessment, as set forth in this Subchapter, is not
mutually exclusive of the provisions set forth in§ 15.02.005 of this Chapter, or any other
applicable provisions of this Code or federal, state or local laws, and does not prevent the use of
concurrent or consecutive remedies to achieve compliance with this Code.
(Ord. No. 2004-005 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 2005-005 § 1 (part))
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
§ 15.02.1000 DEFINITIONS.
Terms defined herein shall have the following meanings when used in this Subchapter:
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official of the City of Culver City or his or her
designee.
CALIFORNIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS. The California Energy Efficiency
Standards set forth in Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations.
CITY. The City of Culver City.
DIRECTOR. The Community Development Director of the City of Culver City or his or her
designee.
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. A system that generates electricity from the sun.
(Ord. No. 2008-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1005 REQUIREMENT.
All new buildings of 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area, additions equal to 10,000
square feet or more of gross floor area, and major renovations to existing buildings of 10,000
square feet or more of gross floor area, where such renovation is equal to at least fifty percent
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(50%) of the valuation of the existing building, shall be equipped with a one kilowatt (1 kw)
solar photovoltaic system per each 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, or fraction thereof.
A. Except as otherwise expressly provided, tills Section shall not apply to one- and two
family residences, parking structures, garages, and renovations or additions to existing buildings.
B. For qualifYing projects, the number of panels required for any given system shall be the
total required energy production of the project, divided by the energy production capability of a
single panel as specified on the project.
C. When calculating the number of panels required, fractional panels equal to or greater than
one half shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number; fractional panels less than one half
shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
(Ord. No. 2008-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1010 EXCEPTIONS.
Upon the written approval of the Director, an applicant who is unable to install the required
solar photovoltaic system, due to the configuration of the proposed construction project, shall
comply with one of the following options in order to satisfY the requirements set forth in§
15.02.1005:
A. In-lieu fee.
1. An applicant shall pay an in lieu fee in an amount equal to the cost of a solar photovoltaic
system installed in a comparable project.
2. Fees generated from in lieu payments pursua11t to this Subsection shall be appropriated
and disbursed only for solar photovoltaic designs and installations on City buildings or facilities.
3. The amount and process for the collection, utilization and return of fees contemplated by
this Section shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
B. Alternate location. An applicant shall install a solar photovoltaic system equivalent to a
system installed in a comparable project on another building owned by the applicant and located
in Culver City.
(Ord. No. 2008-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1015 BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTIONS.
A. Plan check and permit fees in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
shall be waived for solar photovoltaic installations. Tills Subsection, 15.02.1015 A, shall remain
in effect until March 12, 2018, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted statute,
enacted before March 12, 2018, deletes or extends that date.
B. The value of the required solar photovoltaic system shall not be required to be included in
the overall construction valuation of the project for the purposes of determining building permit
fees.
C. No final inspection shall be approved for a construction project subject to the requirements
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ofthis Subchapter, nor shall a temporary or final certificate of occupancy be issued for such
project, prior to the installation of the solar photovoltaic system being completed, inspected and
fully operational, unless otherwise excepted pursuant to§ 15.02.1010.
(Ord. No. 2008-004 § 1 (part))
GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM AND REQUIREMENTS
§ 15.02.1100 ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM AND PURPOSE.
The City has established a Green Building Program, which shall be administered by the
Building Safety Division pursuant to the provisions of this Subchapter. The purpose of the Green
Building Program is to reduce the use of natural resources, create healthier living environments,
and minimize the negative impacts of development on local, regional and global ecosystems. The
City's Green Building Program shall be in addition to all current State of California Title 24
Energy Code requirements.
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1105 DEFINITIONS.
Terms defined herein shall have the following meanings when used in this Subchapter:
AlP- PHASE I. The West Washlngton Boulevard Area Improvement Plan - Phase I (located
on VVest Wasi-.tington Boulevard between Wade Street and Beethoven Street).
AlP- PHASE II. The West Washington Boulevard Area Improvement Plan- Phase II
(located on West Washlngton Boulevard between Centinela A venue and Colonial Avenue).
APPLICANT. Any individual, firm, limited liability company, association, partnershlp,
political subdivision, government agency, municipality, industry or public or private corporation,
or any other entity whatsoever that applies to the City for the applicable permits to undertake a
qualifYing project.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Official of the City of Culver City or ills or her
designee.
BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION. The City's Building Safety Division and its staff.
CATEGORY 1 QUALIFYING PROJECT. The construction or major renovation of any
building or structure that requires a building permit and meets the criteria established in §
15.02.1105 A.
CATEGORY 2 QUALIFYING PROJECT. The construction or major renovation of any
building or structure that requires a building permit and meets the criteria established in §
15.02.1105 B.
CCMC. The Culver City Municipal Code.
CITY. The City of Culver City.
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DIRECTOR. The Commllllity Development Director of the City of Culver City or his or her
designee.
LEED®. Leadership in Energy and Enviromnental Design, a rating system put forth by the
U.S. Green Building Council that is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design,
construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
LEED®-AP. A person who has been designated a LEED® Accredited Professional by the
Green Building Certification Institute ( GBCI).
MAJOR RENOVATION. Any change, addition or modification to an existing building, where
the valuation of the change, addition or modification is equal to at least fifty percent (50%) of the
valuation of the existing building.
PROJECT. The qualifYing project that is the subject ofthe permit application.
USGBC. The U.S. Green Building CounciL
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1110 REQUIREMENTS.
A Category 1 qualifying projects. All new buildings of forty-nine thousand nine hillldred
ninety-nine (49,999) square feet or less of gross floor area, and major renovations to existing
buildings of forty-nine thousand nine hillldred ninetycnine ( 49,999) square feet or less of gross
floor area, shall comply with eighty percent (80%) of all items applicable to the specific project
Items applicable to the specific project shall be selected from the list of twenty-five (25) items
set forth below. Applicability of items shall be determined by the Building OfficiaL Items
numbered 5 and 7, below, cannot both be used on the same project for purposes of satisfYing the
requirements of this Section.
I. Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HV A C) units shall have a minimum seasonal
energy efficiency rating (SEER) of 17;
2. Gas heating units shall be a minimum of ninety-three percent (93%) energy efficient;
3. All heating and cooling ducts shall be located within the space to be heated and cooled;
4. Roof and floor structures abutting an exterior space shall be a minimum value ofR-38
(thermal resistance value); and all exterior walls shall be a minimum value ofR-28;
5. Radiant barriers shall be installed illlder all new roof sheathing;
6. All new exterior glass shall be a minimum value ofU.35 (measure of heat conducting
properties) and a minimum value of .30 SHGC (solar heat gain coefficient);
7. Low slope roofs shall be a minimum value of seventy-five percent (75%) SRI (solar
reflectance index);
8. Exterior shading shall be provided over all west, south and east facing exterior glass.
Where exterior shading is infeasible, all new exterior glass shall be a minimum value ofU.32
and a minimum value of .27 SHGC;
9. All new interior and exterior lighting shall be fluorescent, LED or other type of high
efficiency lighting;
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10. All new lighting installed in restroom or bathroom areas shall be fluorescent, LED or
other type of high efficiency lighting, and shall be motion-sensor controlled. All new exhaust
fans installed in restroom or bathroom areas shall be motion-sensor controlled;
11. All new lighting installed in any corridor, entryway or other typically unoccupied space
shall be fluorescent, LED or other type of high efficiency lighting, and shall be motion-sensor
controlled. Minimum base 1evellighting shall be permitted;
12. All new lighting installed in a garage or parking structure shall be motion-sensor
controlled. Minimum base level fighting shall be permitted;
13. Water closets shall be dual flush models;
14. Urinals shall be waterless models;
15. Water heaters installed for the heating of water in residential units shall be tankless
models;
16. Two (2) two-inch (2") electrical conduits shall be installed from the roofto the electrical
panels for future solar photovoltaic installation for each unit in residential and commercial
buildings. (Qualifying projects that are subject to the provisions ofCCMC § 15.02.1005 may not
use this item toward satisfying the requirements of this Section.);
17. A twenty (20) square feet area to house recyclable material containers shall be provided.
This requirement shall be in addition to any other CCMC requirements related to solid waste and
recyclable material containers;
18. Multistory buildings shall provide separate trash chutes for recyclable and non
recyclable materials and waste. Such chutes shall discharge directly into separate recyclable and
non-recyclable materials and waste containers. This requirement shall be in addition to any other
CCMC requirements related to trash chutes;
19. One (I) duplex, weatherproof (WP) ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCl) outlet shall
be installed for every eight (8) parking spaces to be utilized for future electric "plug-in" vehicles.
20. All doors leading from heated or cooled spaces to non-heated and non-cooled spaces
shall be insulated doors and shall include weather-stripping and adequate closers.
21. Any new on-site, ground-level paving, which is open to the sky, shall be permeable.
22. All on-site landscaping shall be low-water, drought-tolerant. All irrigation shall be
bubbler systems.
23. All wood floor and roof structures shall be constructed with ninety percent (90%)
engineered lumber.
24. A minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the overall building insulation shall be
formaldehyde-free and recycled content. A minimum aggregate of sixty percent ( 60%) of the
wall, ceiling, and floor insulation shall be cellulose, cotton ball, or bio-based foam.
25. One kilowatt (1 kw) of solar photovoltaic power shall be installed. (Qualifying projects
that are subject to the provisions ofCCMC §15.02.1005 may not use this item toward satisfying
the requirements of this Section.).
B. Category 2 qualifYing projects. All new buildings of fifty thousand (50,000) square feet or
more of gross floor area, and major renovations to existing buildings of fifty thousand (50,000)
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square feet or more of gross floor area, shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, applicant shall submit the following:
a. Evidence that a LEED®-AP is one of the members of the project team.
b. Evidence that the project has been registered with USGBC's LEED® program.
c. A LEED® checklist, including points allocated to the "Innovation and Design"
category, which demonstrates that the project meets the selected LEED® Rating System at the
"Certified" level or higher.
d. A signed declaration from the LEED®-AP member of the project team, stating that the
plans and plan details have been reviewed and the project meets the intent of the criteria for
certification of the selected LEED® Rating System at the "Certified" level or higher.
2. The project shall comply with USGBC's "3 point margin of error" for LEED®
certification.
3. Applicant shall submit to the Building Official copies of all correspondence between the
applicant and USGBC regarding the project.
C. Green building checklist. A green building checklist, on a form approved by the Building
Official, shall be completed and submitted prior to construction of a Category 1 qualifying
project.
D. Exceptions. This Section shall not apply to one- and two-family residences.
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1115 URBAN TREE REQUIREMENTS.
Applicants of any qualifying project must comply with the following:
A. When feasible, all existing on-site trees with a trunk diameter of two inches (2") or greater
shall be preserved or replaced with trees of comparable size, per the recommendations of the
City Parks Manager.
B. When feasible, all existing street trees with a trunk diameter of two inches (2 ") or greater
shall be preserved or replaced with trees of comparable size, per the recommendations of the
City Engineer.
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1120 GREEN ZONE INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
A. Subject to approval by the Director, plan check and permit fees, in an amount not to
exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), may be waived for Category 1 and Category 2 qualifying
projects that comply with the requirements of this Subchapter, and are located in AlP- Phase I
and AlP -Phase II areas.
B. The aggregate amount of fee waivers for the Green Zone Incentive Program shall not
exceed the amount, if any, appropriated for such purpose by the City Council or the City
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C. Fee waivers shall be granted on a first come, first served basis.
D. The Green Zone Incentive Program, as set forth in this Section, shall remain in effect until
May 18,2014, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later statnte enacted before May 18,2014,
deletes or extends that date.
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part))
§ 15.02.1125 INSPECTIONS AND ENFORCEMENT.
A. No fmal inspection shall be approved for a project subject to the requirements of this
Subchapter, nor shall a temporary or final certificate of occupancy be issued for such project,
until such time as the requirements of this Subchapter have been satisfied, as determined by final
inspection of the Building Safety Division. ·
B. The Building Safety Division may issue field correction notices and/or stop work orders on
a project for non-compliance with the requirements of this Subchapter.
C. The provisions of this Subchapter may be enforced through any or all available remedies
provided in the CCMC.
(Ord. No. 2009-004 § 1 (part))
APPENDIX: HILLSIDE DRAINAGE; DIAGRAMS
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Culver City Municipal Code
CHAPTER 15.04: EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION
Section
15.04.005 Purpose
15.04.010 Scope
15.04.015 Definitions
15.04.020 Board of Appeals
15.04.025 Establishment of rating classifications
15.04.030 Administrative procedures
15.04.035 Appeals
15.04.040 Requirements for structural analysis, alteration or demolition
Cross-reference:
of building
15.04.045 Standards and procedures for historical buildings
15.04.050 Analysis and design
15.04.055 Materials of construction
15.04. 060 Information required on pla."'ls
15.04.065 Architectural review
15.04.070 Nonconformities
15.04.075 Encroachment into public right-of-way
15.04.080 Penalty
Appendix: Tables
Administrative Assessment Cost Recovery Program, see § § 15. 02.900 through 15. 02.915
Post-disaster recovery and reconstruction, see§§ 15.02.800 through 15.02.855
§ 15.04.005 PURPOSE.
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of
death or injury that may result from the effects of earthquakes on uureinforced masonry bearing
wall buildings.
B. The provisions of this Chapter are intended as minimum seismic standards established
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primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these standards will not
necessarily prevent loss of life or injury or prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings.
This Chapter does not require alteration of existing electrical, plumbing, mechanical or fire
safety systems unless they constitute a hazard to life or property. Nothing in this Chapter makes
the City responsible for paying any of the costs associated with compliance with this Chapter as
they relate to a privately owned structure.
C. This Chapter provides systematic procedures and standards for identification and
classification of unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings based on their present use.
Priorities, time period and standards are also established under which these buildings are
required to be structurally analyzed and anchored. Where the analysis finds deficiencies, this
Chapter requires such building be strengthened or demolished.
('65Code, § 9-230) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.010 SCOPE.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all buildings which have unreinforced masonry
bearing walls as defmed herein. This Chapter shall not apply to detached one (1) or two (2) story
single-family dwellings and any one (1) or two (2) story multi-family dwelling containing less
than five ( 5) dwelling units; provided that, the entire structure is used solely for residential
purposes.
('65 Code,§ 9-231) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.015 DEFINITIONS.
In addition to the defmitions in§§ 2302 and 2312 of the Uniform Building Code, the following
definitions shall apply to this Chapter.
ARCHAIC MATERIALS. Materials not specified in the Uniform Building Code.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of the City's Building Code, or his duly authorized
representative.
ESSENTIAL BUILDING. Any building housing a hospital or other medical facility having
surgery or emergency treatment areas; fire or police stations; City Hall; municipal government
disaster operation and communication centers.
HIGH RISK BUILDING. Any building, not classified as an essential building or having an
occupancy load of one hundred (1 00) or more; unless included in medium or low risk categories
below.
HISTORICAL BUILDING. Any building designated as an historical building by an
appropriate federal, state or city jurisdiction.
LOW RISK BUILDING. Any building, not classified as an essential building, having an
occupant load ofless than twenty (20).
MEDIUM RISK BUILDING. Any building, not classified as a high risk building or an
essential building or having an occupancy load of more than nineteen (19) but less than one
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hundred (1 00) or any building with an occupant load of one hundred (1 00) or more;
1. Having exterior walls braced with masonry or wood frame crosswalls which are spaced
less than forty ( 40) feet apart in each story, which are full story height, and which are a' minimum
length of one (1) and one-half (Yz) times the story height; or
2. Used for its intended purpose, as determined by the Building Official, for less than
twenty (20) hours per week.
OCCUPANT LOAD. The number of persons presumed to occupy a building or portion
thereof, as provided in§ 3302 of the Uniform Building Code.
STUDY. The Culver City Seismic Safety Study, as amended.
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE. The building code as published by the International
Conference of Building Officials, 1982 Edition.
UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL. A masonry wall having all of the
following characteristics:
1. Provides the vertical support for a floor or roof.
2. The total superimposed load is over one hundred (1 00) pounds per linear foot, or any
such wall supporting its own weight for more than one (1) story.
3. The area of reinforcing steel is less than fifty percent (50%) of that required by§ 2417G)
of the Uniform Building Code.
('65 Code,§ 9-232) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04JJ20 BOARD OF APPEALS.
In order to determine applicability and to provide for reasonable interpretation of this Chapter,
there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals, hereinafter "the Board." The Board of
Appeals shall be the Planning Commission. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member
and shall act as secretary of the Board. The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations
for conducting its investigations and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the
Building Official with a duplicate copy to the appellant.
('65 Code,§ 9-233) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1; Ord. No. 88-032 § 1)
§ 15.04.025 ESTABLISHMENT OF RATING CLASSIFICATIONS.
The rating classifications shown in Table A of the Appendix following this Chapter are hereby
established and each building withinthe scope of this Chapter shall be placed in one (1) such
rating classification by the Building Official. The total occupant load of the entire building, as
determined by § 3302 of the Uniform Building Code, shall be used to determine the rating
classification. For the purpose of this Chapter, any portion of a building constructed to act
independently when resisting seismic forces may be placed in a separate rating classification.
('65 Code,§ 9-234) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
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§ 15.04.030 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES.
A. The Building Official shall be responsible for administering this Chapter.
B. An initial determination of applicability of this Chapter to a building shall be made by the
Building Official through an Initial Order.
C. An Initial Order shall specify the building has been determined by the Building Official, to
be within the scope of this Chapter, the building is required to meet the minimum seismic
standards of this Chapter, the rating classification of the building shall be accompanied by a copy
of§ 15.04.040 which sets forth the owner's alternatives and time limits for compliance. The
Initial Order shall be served within the minimum time periods for service of such orders set forth
in Table C of the Appendix following this Chapter. The minimum time period for the service of
an Initial Order shall be measured from the effective date of this Chapter. Upon receipt of a
written request from the owner, the Building Official shall serve an Initial Order prior to the
normal service date set forth in this Chapter.
D. If after submission of the structural analysis required by§ 15.04.040, the Building Official
determines the building does not meet the minimum seismic safety standards of this Chapter, a
Correction Order shall be served by the Building Official.
. E. The Correction Order shall specify the structural analysis provided which indicated the
Building does not meet minimum seismic safety standards specified in this Chapter and shall
order the owner to either cause the building to be structurally altered to conform to the standards
or cause the building to be demolished. The Correction Order shall also be. accompanied by §
15.04.040 which sets forth the owners alternatives and time limits for compliance.
F. 1. i\.t the time the Correction Order is senred, the Building Official shall ftle "vith the
Office of the County Recorder a certificate stating that the subject building is within the scope of
this Chapter. The certificate shall also state that the owner of the building has been ordered to
structurally alter or to demolish the building.
2. If the building is found, as a result of structural alterations, to be structurally capable of
resisting minimum seismic forces as required by this Chapter, or is demolished, the Building
Official shall file with the Office of the County Recorder a certificate terminating the status of
the subject building as being classified within the scope of this Chapter.
G. If the owner or other person in charge or control of the subject building fails to comply
with any order issued by the Building Official pursuant to this Chapter within any time limit set
forth in§ 15.04.040, the Building Official shall order the entire building be vacated and remain
vacated until compliance with the order has been achieved. If compliance with this vacation
order has not been accomplished within ninety (90) days after the date the building has been
ordered vacated, or by such additional time as may be granted by the Board of Appeals, the
Building Official may order demolition of the building in accordance with§ 15.02.200 of this
Title.
H. The Building Official shall serve each order either personally or by certified mail, return
receipt requested, or both, upon the owner of each building as shown on the last equalized
assessment rolls and upon the person, if any, in apparent charge or control of the building.
('65 Code,§ 9-235) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
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§ 15.04.035 APPEALS.
The owner or person in charge or control of a building may appeal to the Board any order of
the Building Official. Such appeal shall be filed with the Board within thirty (30) days from the
date of service of any order described in§ 15.04.030. Appeals shall be made in writing on forms
provided by the Building Official and the grounds for the appeal shall be stated clearly and
concisely. Each appeal shall be accompanied by a filing fee as established by the City Council by
Resolution.
('65 Code,§ 9-236) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.640 REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, ALTERATION OR
DEMOLITION OF BUILDING.
A. The owner of each building for which an Initial Order has been served shall cause a
structural analysis of the building to be made by a civil or structural engineer or architect
licensed by the State of California, unless the owner presents building plans satisfactory to the
Building Official showing such building meets the minimum earthquake standards specified in
this Chapter. If the structural analysis indicates the building does not meet the miuimum
earthquake standards specified in this Chapter, the owner shall either cause the building to be
structurally altered to conform to such standards or cause the building to be demolished.
B. The owner of a building served with an Initial Order under this Chapter shall comply with
the requirements set forth above by submitting to the Building Official for review the following:
1. Within two hundred seventy (270) days after the service of the order, a structural analysis
demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Building Official the building meets the minimum
requirements of this Chapter; or
2. Within two hundred seventy (270) days after the service of the order, the structural
analysis and plans for the proposed structural alterations of the building necessary to comply
with the minimum requirements of this Chapter; or
3. Within one hundred twenty (120) days after service of the order, plans for the installation
of wall anchors in accordance with the requirements specified in§ 15.04.050 C.; or
4. Within two hundred seventy (270) days after the service of the order, plans for the
demolition of the building.
C. If the Building Official serves a Correction Order, the owner of the subject building shall
obtain a building permit and commence and complete the required construction or demolition
within the time limits set forth in Table B of the Appendix following this Chapter. These time
limits shall begin to run from the date the Correction Order is served in accordance with §
15.04.030. .
D. Owners electing to comply with Subsection B.3. of this Section are also required to
comply with Subsections B.2. or B.4. of this Section; provided that, the two hundred seventy
(270) day period set forth in Subsections B.2. and B.4. and the time limits for obtaining a
building permit, commencing construction and completing construction for complete structural
alterations or building demolition set forth in Table B of the Appendix following this Chapter
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shall be extended in accordance with Table C of the Appendix following this Chapter. Each such
extended time limit, except the time limit for commencing construction, shall begin to run from
the date the Correction Order is served in accordance with Subsection 15.04.030 G. The time
limit for commencing construction shall commence from the date the building permit is issued;
provided that, construction shall commence not later than one hundred eighty (180) days from
the issuance of the building permit.
('65 Code,§ 9-237) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.045 STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR HISTORICAL BUILDINGS.
A. General. The standards and procedures established by this Chapter shall apply in all
respects to a historical building except that as a means of preserving the original architectural
elements and to facilitate restoration, a historical building may be brought into compliance by
following the special provisions set forth in this Section.
B. Unburned clay masonry or adobe. Existing or re-erected walls of adobe construction shall
conform to the following:
1. Unreinforced adobe masonry walls shall not exceed a height or length to thickness ratio
of five ( 5), for exterior bearing walls and must be provided with a reinforced bond beam at the
top to interconnect all walls. Minimum beam depth shall be six (6) inches and a minimum width
of eight (8) inches less than the wall width. Minimum wall thickness shall be eighteen (18)
inches for exterior bearing walls and ten (1 0) inches for adobe partitions. No adobe structure
shall exceed one (1) story in height unless the historic evidence indicates a two (2) story height.
In such cases, the height to thickness ratio shall be the same as set forth above for the first floor
based on the total two (2) story height and the second floor wall thickness shall not exceed the
· length to thickness ratio of five ( 5) by more than twenty percent (20% ). Bond beams shall be
provided at the roof and second floor level.
2. Foundation footings shall be reinforced concrete under newly reconstructed walls, and
shall be fifty percent (50%) wider than the wall above, soil conditions permitting, except that the
foundation wall may be four ( 4) inches less in width than the wall above if a rock, burned brick,
or stabilized adobe facing is necessary to provide authenticity.
3. New or existing unstabilized brick and adobe brick masonry units shall have an average
compressive strength of two hundred twenty-five (225) pounds per square inch when tested in
accordance with ASTM Designation C67. One (1) sample out of five (5) may have a
compressive strength of not less than one hundred eighty-eight (188) pounds per square inch.
Unstabilized brick may be used where existing bricks are unstabilized and where the building is
not susceptible to flooding conditions or direct exposure to moisture. Adobe may be allowed a
maximum value of three (3) pounds per square inch for shear with no increase for lateral forces.
4. Mortar may be of the same soil composition and stabilization as the brick in lieu of
cement mortar.
5. Nominal tension stresses due to seismic forces normal to the wall may be neglected if the
wall meets thicknesses requirements and shear values allowed by this Subsection.
C. Archaic materials. Allowable stresses for archaic materials shall be based on
substantiating research data or engineering judgment subject to the Building Official's
satisfaction.
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D. Alternative materials and State Historical Building Code (SHBC) Advisory Review.
Alternative materials, design, or methods of construction will be considered as set forth in
Subsection 15.04.055 D. In addition, when a request for an alternative proposed design, material
or method of construction is being considered, the Building Official may file a written request
for opinion with the State Historical Building Code Advisory Board for its consideration, advice
or findings in accordance with the State Historical Building Code.
(65 Code,§ 9-238) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.050 ANALYSIS AND DESIGN.
A. Every building within the scope of this Chapter shall be analyzed and constructed to resist
minimum total lateral seismic forces assumed to act nonconcurrently in the direction of each of
the main axes of the building in accordance with the following equation:
V=ZIKCSW
The value of the IKCS need not exceed the values set forth in TableD of the appendix
following this Chapter based on the applicable rating classification of the building.
B. Lateral forces on elements of buildings. Parts or portions of a building shall be analyzed
and designed for lateral loads in accordance with Subsection 15.04.050 A. and§ 2312 of the
Uniform Building Code but not less than the value from the following equation:
Fp=ZICp SWp
For the provisions of this Subsection, the product ofiS need not exceed the values as set forth
in Table E of the Appendix following this Chapter. Umeinforced masonry walls in buildings not
having a rating classification ofi may be analyzed ir1 accorda.11Ce with§ 15.04.055. The value of
Cp need not exceed the values set forth in Table F of the Appendix following this Chapter.
C. Anchorage and interconnection. Anchorage and interconnection of all parts, portions and
elements of a building shall be analyzed and designed for lateral forces in accordance with Table
F of the Appendix following this Chapter and the equation Fp=ZICp SWp as modified by Table
E of the Appendix following this Chapter. Minimum anchorage of masonry walls to each floor or
roof shall resist a minimum force of two hundred (200) pounds per linear foot acting normal to
the wall at the level of the floor or roof.
D. Level of required repair. Alterations and repairs required to meet the provisions of this
Chapter shall comply with all other applicable requirements of the Uniform Building Code
unless otherWise specifically provided for in this Chapter.
E. Required analysis and design:
1. General. Except as modified herein, the analysis and design relating to the structural
alteration of existing buildings within the scope of this Chapter shall be in accordance with the
analysis specified in Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code.
2. Continuous stress path. A complete, continuous stress path from every part or portion of
the building to the ground shall be provided for the required horizontal forces.
3. Positive connections. All parts, portions and elements of the building shall be
interconnected by positive means.
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F. Analysis procedure:
1. General. Stresses in materials and existing construction utilized to transfer seismic
forces from the ground to each part and portion of a building shall conform to those permitted by
the Uniform Building Code and those materials and types of construction specified in §
15.04.055.
2. Connections. Materials and connectors used for interconnection of each part and portion
of a building shall conform to the Uniform Building Code. Nails may be used as part of an
approved connector.
3. Unreiriforced masonry walls.
a. Except as modified herein, unreinforced masonry walls shall be analyzed as specified in
§§ 2416,2418 and 2419 of the Uniform Building Code for the purpose of withstanding all
vertical loads as specified in Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code, in addition to the seismic
forces required by this Chapter.
b. No allowable tension stress shall be permitted in unreinforced masonry walls. Walls not
capable of resisting the required design forces specified in this Article shall be strengthened or
shall be removed and replaced.
c. Exceptions:
(1) Unreinforced masonry walls in buildings not classified as a Rating Classification I
pursuant to Table A of the Appendix following this Chapter may be analyzed in accordance with
§ 15.04.055.
(2) An unreinforced masonry wall ten (1 0) feet or less in height which carries no design
loads other than its own weight may be considered as a veneer if it is adequately anchored to new
supporting elements.
G. Combination of vertical and seismic forces:
1. New materials. All new materials introduced into the structure to meet the requirements
of this Section which are subjected to combined vertical and horizontal forces shall comply with
Chapter 23 of the Uniform Building Code.
2. Existing materials. When stresses in existing lateral force resisting elements are due to a
combination of dead loads plus live loads plus seismic loads, the allowable working stress
specified in the Uniform Building Code may be increased one hundred percent (1 00% ).
However, no increase will be permitted in the stresses allowed in§ 15.04.055, and the stresses in
members due only to seismic and dead loads shall not exceed the values permitted by Subsection
2303(d) of the Uniform Building Code.
3. Allowable reduction of bending stress by vertical load. In calculating tensile fiber stress
due to seismic forces required by this Chapter, the maximum tensile fiber stress may be reduced
by the full direct stress due to vertical dead loads.
('65 Code,§ 9-239) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.055 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION.
A. General. All materials permitted by the Uniform Building Code, including their
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appropriate stresses and those existing configurations of materials specified herein, may be
utilized to meet the requirements of tills Chapter.
B. Existing materials:
I. Unreinforced masonry wall.
a. An unreinforced masonry wall analyzed in accordance with this Section may provide
vertical support for roof and floor construction and resistance to lateral loads. The bonding of the
wall shall be as specified in § 2418 of the Uniform Building Code.
b. Tension stresses due to seismic forces normal to the wall may be ignored if the wall
does not exceed the height to tillckness ratio in Table G of the Appendix following this Chapter
in the in-plane shear stresses due to seismic loads as set forth in Table J of the Appendix
following this Chapter.
c. If the wall height-tillckness ratio exceeds the specified limits, the wall may be
supported by vertical bracing members designed in accordance with§ 15.04.050. The deflection
of such bracing member at design loads shall not exceed one-tenth (1/10) of the wall thickness.
The wall may be supported by flexible vertical bracing members designed in accordance with
Subsection 15.04.050 B. if the deflection at design loads is not less than one-quarter (Y.) nor
more thanone-tillrd (113) of the wall tillckness.
d. All vertical bracing members shall be attached to floor and roof construction for their
design loads independently of required wall anchors. Horizontal spacing of vertical bracing
members shall not exceed one-half (Yz) the unsupported height of the wall or ten (1 0) feet,
whichever is less.
e. The wall height may be measured vertically to bracing elements other than a floor or
roof. Spacing of the bracing elements and wall anchors shall not exceed six (6) feet. Bracing
elements shall be detailed to n1inimize the horizontai dispiacement of the wall attributed to
components of the floor or roof vertical displacement.
2. Existing roof, floors, walls, footings and wood framing. Existing materials including
wood shear walls utilized in the described configuration may be used as part of the lateral load
resisting system; provided that, the stresses in these materials do not exceed the values shown in
Table H of the Appendix following this Chapter.
C. Strengthening of existing materials. New materials including wood shear walls may be
utilized to strengthen portions of the existing seismic resisting system in the described
configurations; provided that, the stresses do not exceed the values shown in Table I of the
Appendix following tills Chapter.
D. Alternate materials. Alternate materials, designs and methods of construction may be
approved by the Building Official in accordance with the provisions of the Uniform Building
Code.
E. Minimum acceptable quality of existing unreinforced masonry walls:
1. General provisions. All unreinforced masonry walls utilized to carry vertical loads and
seismic forces parallel and perpendicular to the wall plane shall be tested as specified in this
Subsection. All masonry quality shall equal or exceed the minimum standards established herein
or shall be removed and replaced by new materials. Alternate methods of testing may be
approved by the Building Official. The quality of mortar in all masonry walls shall be
determined by performing in-place shear tests or by testing eight (8) inch diameter cores.
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Nothing shall prevent pointing with mortar of all the masonry wall joints before the tests are first
made. Prior to any pointing, the mortar joints mnst be raked and cleaned to remove loose and
deteriorated mortar. Mortar for pointing shall be Type S or N except that masonry cements shall
not be used. All preparation and mortar pointing shall be done under the continuous inspection of
a Registered Deputy Building Inspector employed by the owner at owner's sole expense. At the
conclusion of the inspection, the inspector shall submit a written report to the licensed engineer
or architect responsible for the seismic analysis of the building, setting forth the result of the
work inspected. Such report shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval as part of the
structural analysis. All testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements specified
in this Subsection by a testing agency approved by the Building Official. An accurate record
shall be kept of all such tests and of their locations in the building, and these results shall be
submitted to the Building Official for approval as part of the structural analysis.
2. Number and location of tests. The minimum number of tests shall be two (2) per wall or
line of wall elements resisting a common force, or one (1) per fifteen hundred (1500) square feet
of wall surface, with a minimum of eight (8) tests in any case. The exact test or core location
shall be determined at the building site by the license engineer or architect responsible for the
seismic analysis of the subject building.
3. In-place shear tests. The bed joints of the outer wythe of the masonry shall be tested in
shear by laterally displacing a single brick relative to the adjacent bricks in that wythe. The
opposite head joint of the brick to be tested shall be removed and cleaned prior to testing. The
minimum quality mortar in eighty percent (80%) of the shear tests shall not be less than the total
of thirty (30) psi plus the axial stress in the wall at the point of the test. The shear stress shall be
based on the gross area of both bed joints and shall be that at which movement of the brick is
first observed.
4. Core tests.
a. A minitllum nwuber of n1orw test specimens equal to the number of required cores
shall be prepared from the cores and tested as specified herein. The mortar joint of the outer
wythe of the masonry cores shall be tested in shear by placing the circular core section in a
compression testing machine with the mortar bed joint rotated fifteen (15) degrees from the axis
of the applied load. The mortar joint tested in shear shall have an average ultimate stress of
twenty (20) psi based on the gross area. The average shall be obtained from the total number of
cores made.
b. If test specimens cannot be made from cores taken, then the shear value shall be
reported as zero.
F. Testing of shear bolts.
I. One-fourth (Y,) of all new shear bolts and dowels embedded in unreinforced masonry
walls shall be tested by a Special Inspector using a torque calibrated wrench to the following
minimum torques:
12-inch diameter bolts or dowels= 40 foot-lbs.
5/8-inch diameter bolts or dowels= 50 foot-lbs.
3/4-inch diameter bolts or dowels = 60 foot-Ibs.
2. No bolts exceeding% inches shall be used. All nuts shall be installed over malleable iron
or plate washers when bearing on wood and heavy cut washers when bearing on steel.
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G. Determination of allowable stresses for design method based on test results:
I. Design shear values.
a. Design seismic in-plane shear stresses shall be substantiated by tests performed as
specified in Subsections 15.04.055 E.3. and E.4.
b. Design stresses shall berelated to test results obtained in accordance with Table J of the
Appendix following this Chapter. Intermediate values between three (3) and ten (10) psi may be
interpolated.
2. Design compression and tension values. Compression stresses for unreinforced masonry
having a minimum design shear value of three (3) psi shall not exceed one hundred (IOO) psi.
Design tension values for unreinforced masonry shall not be permitted.
H. Five percent ( 5%) of the existing rod anchors utilized as all or part of the required wall
anchors shall be tested in pull-out by an approved testing laboratory. The minimum number
tested shall be four (4) per floor, with two (2) tests at walls with joists framing into the wall and
two (2) tests at walls with joists parallel to the wall. The test apparatus shall be supported on the
masonry wall at a minimum distance of the wall thickness from the anchor tested. The rod
anchor shall be given a preload of three hundred (300) pounds prior to establishing a datum for
recording elongation. The tension test load reported shall be recorded at one-eighth (118) inch
relative movement of the anchor and the adjacent masonry surface. Results of all tests shall be
reported. The report shall include the test results as related to the wall thickness and joist
orientation. The allowable resistance value of the existing anchors shall be forty percent ( 40%)
of the average of those tested anchors having the same wall thickness and joist orientation.
I. Qualification test for devices used for wall anchorage shall be tested with the entire tension
load carried on the enlarged head at the exterior face of the wall. Bond on the part of the device
between the enlarged head and the interior wall face shall be eliminated for the qualification
tests. The resistance value assigned the device shall be twenty percent (20%) of the average of
the ultimate loads.
('65 Code,§ 9-240) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.060 INFORMATION REQUIRED ON PLANS.
A General. In addition to the seismic analysis required elsewhere in this Chapter, the
licensed engineer or architect responsible for the seismic analysis of the building shall determine
and record the information required by this Section on the approved plans.
B. Construction details. The following requirements with appropriate construction details
shall be made part of the approved plans.
1. a. All unreinforced masonry walls shall be anchored at the roof level by tension bolts
through the wall as specified in Table I of the Appendix following this Chapter, or by approved
equivalent at a maximum anchor spacing of six ( 6) feet.
b. All unreinforced masonry walls shall be anchored at all floors with tension bolts
through the wall or by existing rod anchors at the maximum anchor spacing of six ( 6) feet. All
existing rod anchors shall be secured to the joist to develop the required forces. The Building
Official may require testing to verify the adequacy of the embedded ends of existing rod anchors.
Tests when required shall conform to Subsection 15.04.055 H.
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c. When access to the exterior face of the masonry wall is prevented by proximity of an
existing building, wall anchors conforming to Items E. and F. in Table I of the Appendix
following this Chapter may be used.
d. Alternate devices to be used in lieu of tension bolts for masonry wall anchorage shall be
tested as specified in Subsection 15.04.055 L
2. Diaphragm chord stresses of horizontal diaphragms shall be developed in existing
materials or by addition to new materials.
3. Where trusses and beams other than rafters or joists are supported on masonry, ledgers or
columns shall be installed to support vertical loads of the roof or floor members.
4. Parapets and exterior wall appendages not capable of resisting the forces specified in this
Chapter shall be removed, stabilized or braced to insure that the parapets and appendages remain
in their original position. If a parapet which provides screening to roof equipment is removed,
screening of the roof equipment shall be provided in a marmer acceptable to the City Planner.
5. All deteriorated mortar joints in unreinforced masonry walls shall be pointed with TypeS
or N mortar (masonry cements shall not be used). Prior to any pointing, the wall surface must be
raked and cleaned to remove loose and deteriorated mortar. All preparation and pointing shall be
done under the continuous inspection of a Special Inspector, employed by the owner, at owner's
sole expense, certified to inspect masonry or concrete. At the conclusion of the project, the
inspector shall submit a written report to the Building Official, setting forth the portion of work
inspected.
6. Repair details of any cracked or damaged unreinforced masonry wall required to resist
forces specified in this Chapter.
C. Existing construction. The following existing construction information shall be made part
of the approved plans:
1. The type and dimensions of existing walls and the size and spacing of floor and roof
members.
2. The extent and type of existing wall anchorage to floors and roof.
3. The extent and type of parapet corrections, if any, which were performed in accordance
with the Uniform Building Code.
4. Accurately dimensioned floor plans and masonry wall elevations, showing dimensioned
opening, piers, wall thickness and heights.
5. The location of cracks or damaged portion of unreinforced masonry walls requiring
repairs.
6. The type of interior wall surfaces and whether reinstalling or anchoring of ceiling plaster
rs necessary.
7. The general condition of the mortar joints and whether the joints need pointing.
('65 Code,§ 9-241) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.065 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW.
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The City Planner shall be responsible for the review and approval of plans submitted pursuant
to this Chapter to ensure their conformance with applicable zoning and architectural
requirements.
('65 Code,§ 9-242) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.070 NONCONFORMITIES.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, improvements made to a building, as
required under this Chapter, shall not require correction of other nonconforming conditions
which do not, in the Building Official's determination, cause unsafe conditions; provided that, the
extent of any such nonconforming condition shall not be made worse by that improvement.
('65 Code,§ 9-243) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
§ 15.04.075 ENCROACHMENT INTO PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
The City Engineer may grant permission for an encroachment into the public right-of-way for
an improvement made pursuant to this Chapter if the improvement cannot be made in any other
feasible manner and subject to all conditions deemed appropriate by the City Engineer.
('65 Code, § 9-244) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1.)
§ 15.04.080 PENALTY.
A. l~o person shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, install, replace, equip, use, occupy, maintain or relocate any building or structure or
fixture or equipment or property, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of any
provisions of this Chapter, and no person shall fail to comply with any lawful order made
thereunder. Any such violation or failure to comply shall be a misdemeanor which shall be
punishable in accordance with§ 1.01.040 of this Code.
B. Any violation of, or failure to comply with this Chapter shall constitute a separate offense
for each and every day during any portion of which any such violation or failure is committed,
continued, or permitted and shall be punishable accordingly.
C. At the discretion ofthe City Attorney, any violation of this Chapter may be prosecuted
either as a misdemeanor or as an infraction.
('65 Code,§ 9-10) (Ord. No. CS-944 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 87-026 § 1; Ord. No. 90-023 § 3)
APPENDIX: TABLES
The following tables are applicable to this chapter:
TABLE A
Rating Classification
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Type of Building Classification
Essential Building I
High Risk Building II
Medium Risk Building III
Low Risk Building IV
TABLEB
Time Limits for Compliance(!)
Required Action by Obtain Building Commence
Complete
Construction
Owner Permit Within Construction Within
Within
Complete Structural
Alterations or Building 12 months 18 months 36months
Demolition
Wall Anchor 6months 12 months 15 months
Footnote to Table B:
(1) Measured from the date Correction Order is served. Where two (2) or more buildings
each of which is on a separate legal lot but connected by common walls are to be
rehabilitated simultaneously, an extension can be based on the average time requirements
for the building involved, with a suggested minimum extension of six ( 6) months. An
extension could be granted on submission of a binding agreement between the owners
involved, with the actual date of compliance to be determined by the Building Official.
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TABLEC
Service Priorities and Extended Time Provisions
Extension of Time if
Minimum
Rating Classification Occupant Load Wall Anchors are
Periods for
Installed
Services of
Order
I (Highest Priority) Any 1 year 0
II 100 or more 2 years 3 months
III 20 to and including 99 3 years
.
6 months
IV (Lowest Priority) Less than 20 4 years 1 year
TABLED
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Horizontal Force Factors Based on Rating Classification
Rating Classification IKCS
I 0.186
II
.
0.133
III & IV 0.100
Footnote to TableD:
All abbreviations are as defmed in 2312 of the Uniform Building Code.
TABLEE
Horizontal Force Factors IS for Parts or Portions of Structures
Rating Classification
.
IS
I 1.50
II 1.00
III & IV 0.75
Footnote to Table E:
All abbreviations are as defined in 2312 of the Uniform Building Code.
TABLEF7)
Horizontal Force Factor "Cp"' for Parts or Portions of Buildings or Other Structures<')
Part or Portion of Buildings Direction of Force ValueofCp
Exterior bearing and non-bearing walls,
interior bearing walls and partitions,
interior non-bearing walls and partitions Normal to Flat Surface 0.20
over ten (1 0) feet in height, masonry
fences over six ( 6) feet in height.
Cantilever parapet and other cantilever
Normal to Flat Surface 1.00
walls, except retaining walls. .
Exterior and interior ornamentations and
Any Direction 1.00
appendages.
When connected to or part of a building:
towers, tanks, towers and tanks plus
contents, racks over eight (8) feet three (3) Any Direction
0.20 (2).(4)
inches in height plus contents, chimneys,
smokestacks, and penthouses.
When connected to or part of a building:
Any Horizontal Direction
0.20 (J)
Rigid and rigidly mounted equipment and
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machinery not required for continued
operation of essential occupancies.
Tanks plus effective contents testing on
Any Direction 0.12
the ground.
.
Floors and roofs acting as diaphragms. In the Plane of the Diaphragm
0.12 (')
Prefabricated structural elements, other
than walls, with force applied at center of Any Horizontal Direction 0.30
gravity or assembly.
Connections for exterior panels or
Any Direction 2.00
elements.
Footnotes to Table F:
(1) See Subsectionl5.04.050 B. for use of Cp.
(2) When located in the upper portion of any building with a height to minimum width
ratio of five ( 5) to one or greater, the value shall be increased by fifty percent (50%).
(3) For flexible and flexibly mounted equipment and machinery, the appropriate values
for Cp shall be determined with consideration given to both the dynamic properties of the
equipment and machinery and to the building or structure in which it is placed.
(4) The Wp for storage racks shall be the weight of the racks plus contents. The value of
Cp for racks over two (2) storage support levels in height shall be 0.16 for the levels
below the top two (2) levels.
( 5) The design of the equipment and machinery and their anchorage is an integral part of
the design and specification of such equipment and machinery. The structure to which the
equipment or machinery is mounted shall be capable of resisting the anchorage forces (see
also Subsection 2312(g), Uniform Building Code).
(6) Floor and roofs acting as diaphragms shall be designed for a miDJmu_m force resulting 1
from a Cp of .12 applied to Wp unless a greater force results from the distribution of
lateral forces in accordance with Subsection 23120), Uniform Building Code.
(7) All abbreviations are as defined in 2312 of the Uniform Building Code.
TABLE On
Allowable Value of Height-Thickness Ratio of Unreinforced Masonry Walls with Minimum
Quality Mortar|1010|')
Building with Crosswalls as Defined by All Other
15.04.015 Buildings
Walls of One (1) Story Building 16 13
First Story Wall of Multi-Story Buildings 16 15
Walls in Top Story of Multi-Story
14 9
Buildings
All Other Wails 16 13
Footnotes to Table G:
(1) Table G is not applicable to buildings of rating classification I. Walls of buildings
within rating classification I shall be analyzed in accordance with Subsection 15.04.050 F.
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(2) Minimum quality mortar shall be determined by laboratory testing in accordance with
section 15.04.055 E.
TABLEH
Values for Existing Materials
New Materials or Configuration of Materiafs<
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Allowable Values
A. Horizontal Diaphragms
I. Roofs with straight sheathing and roofing
100 lbs. per foot for seismic shear.
applied directly to the sheathing.
2. Roofs with diagonal sheathing and roofing
400 lbs. per foot for seismic shear.
applied directly to the sheathing.
3. Floors with straight tongue and groove
150 lbs. per foot for seismic shear.
sheathing.
4. Floors with straight sheathing and finished
300 lbs. per foot for seismic shear.
wood flooring.
5. Floors with diagonal sheathing and finished
450 lbs. per foot for seismic shear.
wood flooring.
6. Floors or roofs with straight sheathing and Add 50 lbs. per foot to the allowable values
plaster applied to the joist or rafters. <'
1
for items No. la and lc.
B. Shear Walls
100 lbs. per foot each side for seismic shear.
Wood stud walls with lath and plaster.
C. Plain Concrete F ootL"'lgs
fN= 1500 psi unless otherwise shown by
tests.
D. Douglas Fir Wood· Allowable stress same as No. 1 D.F. <
31
E. Reinforcing Steel ft= 18,000 lbs. per square inch maximum. <
31
F. Structural Steel fb= 20,000 lbs. per square inch maximum. <
31
Footnotes to Table H:
(1) Material must be sound and in good condition.
(2) The wood lath and plaster must be reattached to existing joists or rafters in a manner
approved by the Building OfficiaL
(3) Stresses given may be increased for combinations of loads as specified in section
15.04.050 0.2.
TABLE I
Allowable Values of New Materials Used in Conjunction with Existing Construction
New Materials or Configuration of Materials Allowable Values
A Horizontal Diaphragms
Plywood sheathing applied directly over existing Same as specified in Table No. 25-J
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straight sheathing with ends of plywood sheets bearing of the Uniform Building Code
on joist or rafters and edges of plywood located on diaphragms.
center of individual sheathing boards.
B. Shear Walls
L Plywood sheathing applied directly over existing L Same as values specified in Table
wood studs. No value shall be given to plywood applied No. 25-K of the Uniform Building
over existing plaster or wood sheathing. Code for shear walls.
2. Dry wall or plaster applied directly over existing
2. 7 5% of the values specified in
Table No. 47-I of the Uniform
wood studs.
Building Code.
3. Dry wall or plaster applied to plywood sheathing
3. 33-% of the values specified in
Table No. 47-I of the Uniform
over existing wood studs.
Building Code.
C. Shear Bolts
100% of the values for solid masonry
Shear bolts and shear dowels embedded a minimum of
three (3) inches into uureinforced masonry walls. Bolt
specified in Table 24-G of the
centered in a one (1) and one-half() inch diameter hole
Uniform Building Code. No values
with dry-pack or non-shrink grout around circumference
larger than those given for inch bolts
of bolt or doweL (IJ
shall be used.
D. Tension Bolts
Tension bolts and tension dowels extending entirely
through unreinforced masonry walls secured with 1200 lbs. per bolt or doweL
bearing plates on far side of wall with at least thirty (30)
square inches of area. <|1010|>
E. Wall Anchors. (241 (b) 1)
Bolts extending to the exterior face of the wall with a
I I
two (2) and one-half() inch round plate under the head. 600 lbs. per bolt.
Installed as specified for shear bolts. Spaced no closer
than twelve (12) inches on centers. (IJ,I'>
F. Bolts or dowels extending to the exterior face of the
wall with a two (2) and one-half() inch round plate
under the head and drill at an angle of twenty-two (22) 1200 lbs. per bolt or doweL
and one-half() degrees to the horizontal. Installed as
specified for shear bolts. (IJ,(|1010|J
G. Infilled Walls
Reinforced masonry infilled openings in existing Same as values specified for
uureinforced masonry walls with keys or dowels to uureinforced masonry walls.
match reinforcing.
H. Reinforced Masonry
Same as values specified in Table No.
Masonry piers and walls reinforced per 2418, Uniform
Building Code.
24-B of the Uniform Building Code.
L Reinforced Concrete
Concrete footings, walls and piers reinforced as Same as values specified in Chapter
specified in Chapter 26, Uniform Building Code, and 26 of the Uniform Building Code.
designed for tributary loads.
Calculated existing foundation loads
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F onndation loads for structures exhibiting no evidence
of settlement.
Footnotes to Table 1:
ragt:: 1::1 u1 1::1
due to maximum dead load plus live
load may be increased 25% for dead
load, and may be increased 50% for
dead load plus seismic load required
by the Uniform Building Code.
(1) Bolts and dowels to be tested as specified in 15.04.055 F.
(2) Bolts and dowels to be one-half() inch minimum in diameter.
TABLEJ
Allowable Shear Stress for Tested Unreinforced Masonry Walls
Eighty percent (80%) of test results Average test results of cores Seismic in-plan shear
in psi not less than: in psi: based on gross area:C'l
30 plus axial stress 20 3 psi
40 plus axial stress 27 4 psi
50 plus axial stress 33 5 psi
100 plus axial stress or more 67 or more 10 psi max
Footnote to Table J:
(1) Allowable sheer stress may be increased by addition often percent (10%) of the axial
stress due to the weight of the wall directly above.
('65 Code,§ 9-245) (Ord. No. 87-006 § 1)
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