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Building:
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1.
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One-story detached accessory structures used as playhouses and
similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 100 square feet
and the height does not exceed 10 feet.
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2.
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Oil derricks.
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3.
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Retaining walls which are not over 3 feet in height measured
from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting
a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III-A liquids.
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4.
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Flat work, including but not limited to sidewalks, patios, parking
lots, or driveways that are less than four hundred (400) square feet
in area.
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Exception. Any flat work that is a) within 4 feet
of a property line; or b) that would permanently divert one drainage
area to another drainage area; or c) that would deposit mud or harmful
silt or create erosion or damage adjoining properties; or d) that
would block or affect an existing swale or drainage path in a manner
to cause damming and ponding shall require a permit.
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5.
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Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, countertops and similar
finish work.
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6.
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Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
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7.
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Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy
that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons
(18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
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8.
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Temporary shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or
agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
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9.
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Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached
one- and two-family dwellings that are less than 200 square feet and
less than 12 feet high.
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10.
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Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions
not over 5 feet 9 inches (1,753 mm) in height.
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Electrical:
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Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including
the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical
equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
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Radio and television transmitting stations: The
provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used
for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment
and wiring for power supply, and the installations of towers and antennas.
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Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be
required for the installation of any temporary system required for
the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
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Gas:
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1.
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Portable heating, cooking and clothes-drying appliances.
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2.
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Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
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Mechanical:
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Portable ventilation equipment.
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3.
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Portable cooling unit.
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4.
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Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
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5.
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Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe.
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6.
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Portable evaporative cooler.
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Plumbing:
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1.
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The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent
pipe; provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water,
soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary
to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall
be considered as new work, and a permit shall be obtained and inspection
made as provided in this code.
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2.
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The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures, provided such repairs do not involve or require
the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
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717.2.1.1 Batts or blankets of mineral wool or mineral
fiber. Batts or blankets of mineral wool or mineral fiber or
other approved non-rigid materials shall be permitted for compliance
with the 10-foot (3048 mm) horizontal fireblocking in walls constructed
using parallel rows of studs or staggered studs.
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717.2.1.2 Unfaced fiberglass. Unfaced fiberglass
batt insulation shall not be used as a fireblock.
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717.2.1.3 Loose-fill insulation material. Loose-fill
insulation material, insulating foam sealants and caulk materials
shall not be used as a fireblock unless specifically tested in the
form and manner intended for use to demonstrate its ability to remain
in place and to retard the spread of fire and hot gases.
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717.2.1.4 Fireblocking integrity. The integrity
of fireblocks shall be maintained.
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717.2.1.4.1 Intumescent Materials. Intumescent
materials shall be installed at all penetrations where non-metallic
materials penetrate assemblies, including but not limited to fire
walls, party walls, fire barriers, shaft enclosures, fire partitions,
smoke barriers, smoke partitions, fire separation walls, horizontal
assemblies, and solid fireblocking assemblies.
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717.2.1.5 Double stud walls. Batts or blankets
of mineral or other approved non-rigid materials shall be allowed
as fireblocking in walls constructed using parallel rows of studs
or staggered studs.
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Doors shall swing in the direction of egress travel where serving
an occupant load of 50 or more persons or a Group H occupancy.
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Exception: Freestanding buildings meeting all of
the following conditions shall not be required to be protected:
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1.
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Assigned to Occupancy Category I, in accordance with Section
1604.5;
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2.
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Area of 100 square feet or less; and
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3.
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Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.
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Shallow foundations shall not bear on frozen soil unless such
frozen condition is of a permanent character.
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Exception: These provisions shall not be applicable
to any installation by a governmental agency or public utility.
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AQ102.2 Expiration of permit, and exterior completion
deadline. For purposes of this Section AQ102 et seq., the following
terms shall have the following meanings:
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IMPROVEMENT. Any work requiring a building permit.
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IMPROVEMENT, MAJOR. Any work requiring a building
permit with an improvement value of 1 million dollars ($1,000,000.00)
or more.
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AQ102.3 Permit refund. No refund of permit or inspection
fees shall be made without cause.
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AQ102.4 Permit Void. Any permit issued shall become
void and invalid if the authorized work on the building is not completed
within twelve (12) months from the date of issuance for improvements
or twenty-four (24) months for major improvements. Extensions may
be granted for cause.
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AQ102.5 Permit Renewal. Once a building permit
becomes void and invalid, a permit renewal shall be required, and
all work shall cease until a renewal permit is issued. The permit
renewal fee shall be equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the original
permit fees plus original inspection fees. The renewal shall extend
the permit for twelve (12) months from the date of issuance of the
renewal permit in the case of an improvement, and for twenty-four
(24) months in the case of a major improvement. This renewal fee is
non-refundable.
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AR101.4.1 Concrete driveway surfaces. Concrete
driveways shall be a minimum of 3½ inches thick.
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AR101.4.2 Bituminous (asphalt) driveway surfaces. Bituminous (asphalt) driveways shall be a minimum of 3 inches thick.
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Exception: Bituminous (asphalt) driveways may be
reduced to 2½ inches when placed over a minimum 4-inch rock
base.
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AR101.4.3 Variation. The Building Commissioner
may approve variations from the above upon finding that the proposed
installation will adequately address issues, including, but not limited
to, stormwater runoff and the general welfare of the community. Driveway
surfaces made of materials including but not limited to rock, chat
and/or stone shall not be used unless the rock, chat, and/or stone
is part of an engineered grid system where the grid is the structural
portion of the driveway and the stone is used only for filler or drainage
purposes.
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OSHA Daily Permissible Noise Level Exposure
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Hours Per Day
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Sound Level
(decibels)
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8
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90
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6
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92
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4
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95
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3
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97
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2
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100
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1.5
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102
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1
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105
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.5
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110
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.25 or less
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115
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AS101.2 No activity as measured along a residential
property may generate noise greater than 70 dB as measured at the
residential property line without cause.
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AS101.3 Construction Activity. Construction and
maintenance activities during those times that construction activities
are permitted are not to exceed the noise level exposures as outlined
in AS101.1.
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Exception: Activities during times of an emergency
nature.
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AV101.2 Construction — Permission Required. No person, firm or corporation shall, without the written permission
of the Code Enforcement Officer or his/her duly authorized representative,
engage in any construction activity or any facet thereof, within the
City of Oakland, except during the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.,
local time, Mondays through Fridays, and 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on
Saturdays, and 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sundays and legal holidays.
All times are local.
In case of emergency or extreme hardship, a permit may be granted
by the Mayor or the Mayor's designee allowing construction work at
other times for periods not to exceed two (2) consecutive days per
project. In no event shall an emergency or hardship permit be extended
beyond a cumulative total of more than ten (10) days per project.
[Ord. No. 863, 4-9-2018] |
1.
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CONTRACTOR. Any person or corporation, including the owner of
the property, responsible for construction activity.
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2.
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DUMPSTER. Any receptacle used for the temporary storage of waste.
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3.
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EQUIPMENT. Includes but is not limited to hoists, vehicles,
trailers (equipment, storage (PODs), and personnel), backhoes, bobcats,
concrete forms and, in general, equipment used for construction or
demolition projects.
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4.
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MATERIALS. Includes but is not limited to studs, joists, drywall
and, in general, materials used for construction.
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5.
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PUBLIC PROPERTY. Includes but is not limited to streets, highways,
sidewalks, tree lawns, public and private rights-of-way.
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6.
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SITES. Includes but is not limited to locations where construction
and demolition activities are present.
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7.
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SPOILAGE. Includes but is not limited to mud, dirt, rock, gravel
and sand.
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8.
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WASTE. Includes but is not limited to construction waste, rubbish,
garbage, litter and yard waste.
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