This article is applicable in all the unincorporated area within
Placer County. This article shall apply to all new construction, alterations,
repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building or structure
or any portion thereof, including any electrical, mechanical, gas,
plumbing, or fire protection equipment installed on any property or
used on or within any building.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The purpose of this article is to adopt by reference the 2022
Edition of the
California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations, subject to the definitions, clarifications,
and the amendments set forth in this article. The purpose of this
article is also to provide minimum requirements and standards for
the protection of the public safety, health, property and welfare
of the county of Placer. The ordinance codified in this article is
adopted under the authority of
Government Code Section 50022.2 and
Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Chapter
1, Division I and Division II of the
California Building Code (CBC), Volume 1, 2022 Edition, is hereby adopted, as amended below, as the generally applicable administrative provisions of this article. Chapter
1, Division II, Sections R105.2 through 105.2.2 and R106 of the California Residential Code (CRC), 2022 Edition, are hereby adopted as amended below, as administrative provisions applicable to projects subject to the California Residential Code.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Chapter
1, Division II of the
California Building Code (CBC), Volume 1, 2022 Edition, and Chapter
1, Division II, Sections R105.2 through 105.2.2 and R106 of the 2022 California Residential Code, adopted in Section
15.04.030, are hereby amended as set out in Sections
15.04.050 through
15.04.150.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 101.1 - Title. Replace Section 101.1 of the CBC with
the following:
Section 101.1 - Title.
These regulations of Article 15.04 shall be known as the Placer
County Building and Construction Code, hereinafter referenced as "this
code."
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 102.2 - Other laws. Add the following subsection to
Section 102.2 of the CBC:
Section 102.2.1 - Conflicts with other laws or rules.
In the event of any conflict between this code and any law,
rule or regulation of the state of California, that requirement which
establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern. Failure to
comply with such standard of safety shall be a violation of this code.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022; Ord. 6255-B, 3/26/2024)
Section R106.1.1 - Information on construction documents. Add
the following to Section R106.1.1 of the CRC:
Where applicable, the construction documents shall provide the
information specified in Section 1603 of the
California Building Code.
Section R106.1.1 - Information on construction documents. Add
the following subsection to Section R106.1.1 of the CRC:
Section R106.1.1.1 - Residential standard plans.
Subsequent standard plans applied for off a previously approved
master plan require another application and master plan when the standard
plan differs from the prior set of master plans that were submitted;
including but not limited to: different subdivision, design review
changes, different snow load, different topography, different soil
conditions, and/or the building is different in any respect. The standard
plan approval shall be reviewed one year from date of application
to verify compliance with any newly enacted requirements, which may
be subject to additional plan review and associated fees.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 109 - Fees. Add the following subsection to Section
109.2 of the CBC:
Section 109.2.1 - Permit fee exemption/or deed-restricted
accessory and junior accessory dwelling units.
To qualify for fee exemption under this section, an accessory or junior accessory dwelling unit must be restricted for affordability as verified by the county housing specialist and in accordance with current State Department of Housing and Community Development requirements, as provided under Placer County Code, Chapter 17, Article
17.56, Section
17.56.200. Verification of deed restriction must be rendered in writing from the planning division to the building services division prior to the issuance of any permits. Deed restriction under this section exempts the unit from processing, plan check, inspection, and building permit fees.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 110.1 - General. Add the following to Section 110.1
of the CBC:
Except where special inspection is specified in chapter 17 of
the CBC, the chief building official may authorize alternative inspection
procedures requiring declarations from duly licensed professionals.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 111.1 - Use and occupancy. Add the following to Section
111.1 of the CBC:
Certificates of occupancy will not be issued without approvals
of all applicable agencies, county departments and the fire department/district
when such agencies, departments, and/or districts have conditions
of approval made part of the permit. Such a certificate shall not
be issued until compliance with all county requirements has been met.
Occupying or using a structure without this approval shall constitute
a violation of this code and will be deemed a public nuisance.
Section 111.2 - Certificate issued. Add the following to Section
111.2 of the CBC:
The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the chief
building official.
Exception: The certificate of occupancy need not be posted in
Group U and Group R-3 occupancies.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 113 - Means of appeals. Replace the phrase "means of
appeals" with "building board of appeals."
Section 113.1 - General. Replace the phrase "board of appeals"
with "building board of appeals."
Section 113.2 - Limitations on authority. Add the following
to Section 113.2 of the CBC:
Appeals of decisions of the chief building official shall be
submitted to the building services division on forms provided by the
division and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee as required
by the building services division fee schedule. All appeals shall
be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision of the chief building
official, except as otherwise noted herein.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 113.3 - Qualifications. Replace Section 113.3 of the
CBC with the following section:
Section 113.3 - Composition - Appointment.
The building board of appeals shall consist of nine members,
not officials of the county, appointed by the board of supervisors.
The members shall be qualified by experience and training to pass
upon matters pertaining to building construction. Two members shall
be physically disabled persons; two members shall be fire officials
or fire marshals in the unincorporated county; and the remaining five
members shall be appointed based on residency—one from each
of the five supervisorial districts. With the exception of the fire
official/marshal members, all members shall reside in the unincorporated
county.
Section 113 - Board of appeals. Add the following subsections
to Section 113 of the CBC:
Section 113.5 - Terms of Office - Removal of members -
Vacancies.
For non-disabled members, the term of office shall be four years
and until the first appointment and qualification of his or her successor.
The first members of the board shall classify themselves by lot so
that the term of office of two members is two years and of three members
four years. For disabled and fire official members, the term of office
shall be four years and until the first appointment and qualification
of his or her successor. The first members representing each group
shall classify themselves by lot so that the term of office of one
member is two years and of the other member four years. Any member,
even though he or she serves for a term, may be removed by the appointing
authority without cause. A vacancy is filled only for the unexpired
term.
Section 113.6 - Compensation of members - Traveling expenses.
All members of the building board of appeals shall serve without
compensation. The members of the board shall receive their actual
and necessary travel expenses to and from the place of meeting of
the board and while traveling in connection with the business of the
board.
Section 113.7 - Powers and duties.
The building board of appeals shall:
1. Hear and determine appeals from code interpretations of the
chief building official or designee. Determination of appeal by building
board of appeals is final.
2. Act as an advisory body to the board of supervisors on all
matters pertaining to the construction industry.
3. Promulgate reasonable rules and regulations for conducting
its hearings and meetings.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 114.1 - Unlawful acts. Add the following to Section
114.1 of the CBC:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, although the first offense may be handled as an infraction pursuant to Placer County Code, Chapter
1, Article
1.24, Section
1.24.010. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued, or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violations, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than the maximum amount permissible under state law or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Any penalties under this or other codes do not waive any requirements for code compliance.
Section 114.4 - Violation penalties. Add the following to Section
114.4 of the CBC:
These include, but are not limited to, the penalty provisions outlined in Placer County Code, Chapter
1, Article
1.24, Section
1.24.010 and Chapter 17, Article 17.62.
Section 114.4 - Violation penalties. Add the following subsection
to Section 114.4 of the CBC:
Section 114.4.1 - Violation recordation.
When any building is constructed, altered, converted or maintained
in violation of the provisions of this code, the enforcement agency,
after giving the owner written notice and a reasonable time to correct
the violation, may record notice of the violation in the county recorder's
office.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Add the following section to the CBC:
Section 120 - Expedited permit process for small residential
rooftop solar systems.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to provide
an expedited, streamlined solar permitting process that complies with
the Solar Rights Act and AB 2188 (Chapter 521, Statutes 2014, California
Government Code Section 65850.5) in order to achieve timely and cost-effective
installations of small residential rooftop solar energy systems. This
section encourages the use of solar systems by removing unreasonable
barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the county, and
expanding the ability of property owners to install solar energy systems.
This section allows the county to achieve these goals while protecting
the public health and safety.
B. Definitions. As used in this section:
"Reasonable restrictions"
on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not
significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease
its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative
system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.
"Small residential rooftop solar energy system"
means all of the following:
1.
A solar energy system that is no larger than 10 kilowatts alternating
current nameplate rating or 30 kilowatts thermal.
2.
A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable state
fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted
or amended by the county and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of
Section 714 of the
Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may
be amended, renumbered, or designated from time to time.
3.
A solar energy system that is installed on a single- or duplex-family
dwelling.
4.
A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum
legal building height as defined by the authority having jurisdiction.
"Solar energy system"
has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2)
of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the
Civil Code, as such section
or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or designated from time
to time.
"Specific adverse impact"
means a significant, quantifiable, direct, unavoidable impact,
based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety
standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the
application was deemed complete.
C. Applicability.
1. This
section applies to the permitting of all small residential rooftop
solar energy systems under the jurisdiction of the county.
2. Small
residential rooftop solar energy systems legally established or permitted
prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section
are not subject to the requirements of this section unless physical
modifications or alterations are undertaken that materially change
the size, type, or components of a small rooftop energy system in
such a way as to require new permitting. Routine operation and maintenance
or like-kind replacements shall not require a permit.
D. Solar Energy System Requirements.
1. All
small residential rooftop solar energy systems shall meet applicable
health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state
and the county.
2. Solar
energy systems for heating water in single-family residences shall
be certified by an accredited listing agency as defined by the California
Plumbing and Mechanical Code.
3. Solar
energy systems for producing electricity shall meet all applicable
safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical
Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited
testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where
applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety
and reliability.
E. Applications and Documents.
1. All
documents required for the submission of an expedited solar energy
system application shall be made available on the county website.
2. Electronic
submittal of the required permit application and documents by email
or the Internet shall be made available to all small residential rooftop
solar energy system permit applicants.
3. The
county's building services division shall adopt and post on the county's
website a standard plan and checklist of all requirements ("Expedited
Application Requirements") with which small residential rooftop solar
energy systems shall comply to be eligible for expedited review. Said
plan and checklist shall substantially conform to recommendations
for expedited permitting, including the checklist and standard plans
contained in the most current version of the California Solar Permitting
Guidebook adopted by the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
4. Prior
to submitting an application, the applicant shall:
a. Verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction through the use
of standard engineering evaluation techniques that the support structure
for the small residential rooftop solar energy system is stable and
adequate to transfer all wind, seismic, and dead and live loads associated
with the system to the building foundation; and
b. At the applicant's cost, verify to the applicant's reasonable satisfaction
using standard electrical inspection techniques that the existing
electrical system including existing line, load, ground and bonding
wiring as well as main panel and subpanel sizes are adequately sized,
based on the existing electrical system's current use, to carry all
new photovoltaic electrical loads.
F. Permit Review and Inspection Requirements.
1. An
application that satisfies all the requirements of the expedited application
requirements, as determined by the chief building official or designee
shall be deemed complete.
2. Once
deemed complete, the building services division shall issue a building
permit, the issuance of which is nondiscretionary, on the same day
for over-the-counter applications or within one to three business
days for electronic applications. The issuance of said permit does
not authorize an applicant to connect the small residential rooftop
energy system to the local utility provider's electricity grid until
inspected and authorization to do so is demonstrated by the chief
building official or designee. The applicant is further responsible
for obtaining such approval or permission to connect from the local
utility provider.
3. Only
one inspection shall be required and performed by the building services
division for small residential rooftop solar energy systems eligible
for expedited review. The inspection shall be done in a timely manner
and may include a consolidated inspection by the building official
and fire chief, and/or their designated representatives. If a small
residential rooftop solar energy system fails inspection, a subsequent
inspection is authorized, however the subsequent inspection need not
conform to the requirements of this subsection.
4. If
the building official determines an application is incomplete, the
chief building official or designee shall issue a written correction
notice detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional
information or documentation required to be eligible for expedited
permit issuance. Said written correction notice shall be issued within
five business days of the date of determination of an incomplete application.
5. The chief building official or designee may require an applicant to apply for a limited review permit if the official finds, based on substantial evidence, that the solar energy system could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health and safety. Such decision may be appealed by the applicant to the CDRA director subject to the provisions of subsection
G.
6. If a limited review permit is required, the chief building official may deny such application if it makes written findings based upon substantive evidence in the record that the proposed installation would have a specific, adverse impact upon public health or safety and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid, as defined, the adverse impact. "A feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact" includes, but is not limited to, any cost-effective method, condition, or mitigation imposed by the county on another similarly situated application in a prior successful application for a permit. The county shall use its best efforts to ensure the selected method, condition, or mitigation meets the conditions of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 714 of the
Civil Code defining restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance. Such findings shall include the basis for the rejection of the potential feasible alternative for preventing the adverse impact. Such decision may be appealed by the applicant to the CDRA director subject to the provisions of subsection
G.
7. Any
condition imposed on an application shall be designed to mitigate
the specific, adverse impact upon health and safety at the lowest
possible cost.
G. Appeals.
1. The
applicant may appeal decisions rendered pursuant to subsection (F)(4)
or (F)(5) upon payment of the appeal fee, submittal of an appeal application
to the CDRA front counter within 10 calendar days of the date of the
decision.
2. The
decision of the CDRA director on an appeal is final.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Add the following section to the CBC:
Section 130 - Expedited permit process for electric vehicle
charging stations.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to provide
an expedited, streamlined permitting process that complies with section
65850.7 of the California
Government Code in order to achieve timely
and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations.
This section encourages the use of electric vehicle charging stations
by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners
and the county, and expanding the ability of property owners and agricultural
and business concerns to install electric vehicle charging stations.
This section allows the county to achieve these goals while protecting
the public health and safety.
B. Definitions. As used in this section:
"Association"
means a nonprofit corporation or unincorporated association
created for the purpose of managing a common interest development
as set forth in California
Civil Code, Section 4080.
"Electronic submittal"
means the utilization of one or more of the following mechanisms
to submit documents required for a building permit:
1.
Electronic mail or email.
"Electric vehicle charging station" or "charging station"
means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station
that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California
Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this chapter,
and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle
into a plug-in electric vehicle.
"Specific, adverse impact"
means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable
impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health
or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the
date the application was deemed complete.
C. Expedited Review Process. Consistent with
Government Code
Section 65850.7, the building official shall implement an expedited
administrative permit review process for electric vehicle charging
stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric
vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible
for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permit review process
and checklist may refer to the recommendations in the checklist prescribed
by the most current version of the "Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Permitting Checklist" of the "Zero-Emission Vehicles in California:
Community Readiness Guidebook" published by the Governor's Office
of Planning and Research. The county's adopted checklist shall be
published on the county's website and may be modified by the building
official as needed without additional authorization from the board
of supervisors.
D. Electronic Submittals. Consistent with
Government Code Section
65850.7, the building official shall allow for electronic submittal
of permit applications covered by this section and associated supporting
documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the building
official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications,
and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.
E. Association Approval. Consistent with
Government Code Section
65850.7, the building official shall not condition the approval for
any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such
a system by an association, unless the county makes a finding, based
on substantial evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station
could have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health or safety.
F. Permit Application Processing.
1.
Application completion. A permit application submitted
to the building official shall be deemed complete if, after the applicable
time period described in paragraph (2) has elapsed, both of the following
are true:
a.
The building official has not deemed the application complete,
consistent with the county's adopted checklist.
b.
The building official has not issued a written correction notice
detailing all deficiencies in the application and identifying any
additional information explicitly necessary for the building official
to complete a review limited to whether the electric vehicle charging
station meets all health and safety requirements of local, state,
and federal law.
2.
For purposes of paragraph (1), "applicable time period means"
either of the following:
a.
Five business days after submission, if the application is for
at least 1, but not more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations
at a single site.
b.
Ten business days after submission, if the application is for
more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations at a single site.
3.
Application approval. A permit application shall
be deemed approved and all necessary permits shall be issued if the
applicable time period described in paragraph (4) has elapsed and
all of the following are true:
a.
The building official has not administratively approved the
application.
b.
The building official has not made a finding, based on substantial
evidence, that the electric vehicle charging station could have a
specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety or required
the applicant to apply for a use permit.
c.
The building official has not denied the permit for a finding
based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station
could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety,
and there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid
the specific, adverse impact.
d.
An appeal of the building official's decision has not been made
to the planning commission.
4.
For purposes of paragraph (3), "applicable time period means"
either of the following:
a.
Twenty business days after the application was deemed complete,
if the application is for at least 1, but not more than 25 electric
vehicle charging stations at a single site.
b.
Forty business days after the application was deemed complete,
if the application is for more than 25 electric vehicle charging stations
at a single site.
Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or
utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted
by the county.
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G. Technical Review. It is the intent of this section to encourage
the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing
obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the expedited
process does not supersede the building official's authority to address
higher priority life-safety situations. If the building official makes
a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle
charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public
health or safety, as defined in this section, the county may require
the applicant to apply for a use permit.
H. Appeals. A building official's decision on a permit
application covered by this section may be appealed to the Building
Board of Appeals. All appeals shall be filed within 30 days of the
date of the decision of the building official.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022; Ord. 6232-B, 11/14/2023)
The following parts of the 2022 Triennial Edition of Title 24,
California Code of Regulations (
CCR), are hereby adopted by reference
and incorporated in this code, except as expressly amended or superseded
by the provisions of this code:
Part 2 -
California Building Code, Part 2.5 - California Residential
Code, Part 3 - California Electrical Code, Part 4 - California Mechanical
Code, Part 5 - California Plumbing Code, Part 6 - California Energy
Code, Part 8 - California Historical Building Code, Part 9 - California
Fire Code, Part 10 - California Existing Building Code, Part 11 -
California Green Building Standards Code (CalGreen Code), Part 12
- California Referenced Standards Code.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The
California Building Code, 2022 Edition (California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2), based on the 2021 International
Building Code, is hereby adopted, as are Appendix C (Group U - Agricultural
Buildings) and Appendix J (Grading) thereto.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section
202 - Definitions. Add the following to Section
202 of the CBC:
Bedroom:
A room that meets the minimum dimension, area, and height
requirements for a habitable room as specified in California Building
Code section 1208 and California Residential Code sections R304 and
R305 that has an adjoining area or space that may be utilized as a
closet intended for clothes storage containing a shelf and pole, whether
or not the room is actually utilized for sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 312 - Utility and Miscellaneous Group U. Add the following
subsection to Section 312 of the CBC:
Section 312.2 - Outdoor lights in Serene Lakes.
Any garage constructed after March 1, 1985, in the Serene Lakes
subdivision will be required to provide an exterior light installed
on the street side of the garage. This light shall be controlled by
a photocell and shall be in operation between the months of November
through March.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 502.1 - Address identification. Replace Section 502.1
of the CBC with the following section:
Section 502.1 - Address identification.
New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address
identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed
in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the
property. Whenever the address on the building will not be clearly
visible from the public street or access road fronting the property,
the address shall also be placed at the public street or access road
in a manner which is clearly visible from both directions of travel
on the frontage road or street. When necessary to facilitate emergency
response, the address shall be posted in additional locations, such
as a fork in a driveway serving more than one residence. Address identification
characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall
be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum four inch letter height,
one-half inch stroke width, reflectorized, and contrast with their
background; or a minimum five inch letter height, one-half inch stroke
width, and contrast with their background. Address identification
shall be maintained.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 701A.3 - Application. The following exceptions to Section
701A.3 of the CBC are amended as noted below:
1. Revise
exception 1 to read as follows:
Buildings of an accessory character classified as Group U occupancy
less than 500 sq. ft. and located at least 50 feet from an applicable
building.
2. Revise
exception 2 to read as follows:
Buildings classified as a Group U agricultural building, as defined by the agricultural building permit exemption contained in Section 105.2, as amended, and as defined in Section
202 of this code (see also Appendix C - Group U agricultural buildings), when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
3. Revise
exception 5 to read as follows:
Additions to and remodels of buildings originally constructed
prior to July 1, 2008, unless the remodel includes the replacement
of roofing, siding, and windows within one year of building permit
issuance.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 1208.4 - Efficiency dwelling units. Replace item 1 of
Section 1208.4 of the CBC as follows:
1. The
unit shall have a living space with a minimum floor area of not less
than 150 square feet. An additional 100 square feet (9.3 m2) of floor area shall be provided for each occupant
of such unit in excess of two.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 1608 -Snow loads.
Section 1608.1 - General. Add the following to Section 1608.1
of the CBC:
Buildings or structures will not be permitted in high or moderate
hazardous areas, such as sites prone to avalanche, flood, and mudslide,
or other designated hazardous areas, as identified by Placer County
Code, Chapter 15 or Chapter 12, Article 12.40, unless an architect,
civil or structural engineer licensed in California has certified
that the structure will be safe under the anticipated hazards, and
the structure complies with anticipated loads and conditions. See
Placer County Code, Chapter 12, Article 12.40 for exemptions from
the avalanche standards.
Section 1608.2 - Ground snow loads. Replace Section 1608.2 of
the CBC with the following section:
Section 1608.2 - Ground snow loads.
Design requirements for conventional construction structures:
Structures normally governed by section 2308, which are located in
areas where the ground snow load (Pg) exceeds 50 pounds per square
foot, shall have both the gravity and lateral structural system designed
by duly licensed design professional(s). Such structures, which otherwise
qualify for conventional light-frame construction in section 2308,
may utilize soil profile types of C or D based on the design professional's
assessment of the site in combination with public record maps, such
as maps from the California Geological Survey. This does not apply
where a soils report has identified soils conditions sufficient to
classify the soil type as E or F as defined in the 2022 California
Building Code.
Design seismic loading for snow loads shall comply with the
current ASCE 7 Standards.
Where snow accumulation is possible, all building exits, decks,
landings, and walkways shall be designed and protected or located
where not subject to sliding or impact snow and ice nor shall the
building shed snow or permit the sliding of snow onto an adjoining
parcel or structure. "All building exits" shall mean all required
exits in single family dwellings and appurtenant structures, and all
building exits in all other occupancies.
All unheated overhangs shall be designed for ice dams and accumulation
per the current ASCE 7 Standards. Heat strips or other exposed heat
methods may not be used in lieu of this design.
Where Pg is 100 pounds per square foot or greater, an ice barrier
is required for the roofing materials as noted in CBC section 1507.
Note: Occasionally there may be large local deviations from
the typical data from which this code was developed. When applying
these values to structures, the designer should make every effort
to determine if the tabulated values should be adjusted because of
local topographic or climatic effects. Loads for structures which
have an inherent need for a high degree of safety, or a long life
span, should be carefully evaluated, and the designer should always
exercise their best professional judgment. These snow load and design
requirements are minimum requirements.
Roof and snow loads for all manufactured homes, manufactured
home accessory buildings, commercial coaches, and factory built housing
shall comply with the snow loading for other structures. (Exception:
manufactured homes in mobile home parks and manufactured homes where
Pg is less than 100 pounds per square foot shall comply with Title
25 of the
California Code of Regulations.)
Notice to Builders—Warning. New structures which are in
a partially completed state during the winter months will probably
experience severe damage from snow, ice, and wind. It will be the
responsibility of the permittee to ensure that his or her partially
completed structure is such as to resist all of the winter weather
elements of Placer County.
TABLE A-16-C
|
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ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL
|
GROUND SNOW LOAD (Pg) (P.S.F.)
|
SNOW DENSITY D (PCF)
|
MAXIMUM ANTICIPATED SNOW DEPTH (Dg)
|
---|
100 - 1,000 ft. †
|
10#
|
|
|
1,001 - 1,600 ft. *
|
20#
|
20.0
|
|
1,601 - 2,500 ft. **
|
29#
|
20.0
|
|
2,501 - 3,000 ft.
|
55#
|
20.0
|
3.0 ft.
|
3,001 - 3,500 ft.
|
70#
|
20.0
|
3.8 ft.
|
3,501 - 4,000 ft.
|
100#
|
20.0
|
5.0 ft.
|
4,001 - 4,500 ft.
|
160#
|
22.7
|
6.5 ft.
|
4,501 - 5,000 ft.
|
200#
|
24.5
|
8.2 ft.
|
5,001 - 5,500 ft.***
|
260#
|
26.7
|
9.7 ft.
|
5,501 - 6,000 ft.
|
315#
|
27.0
|
11.7 ft.
|
6,001 - 6,500 ft.
|
375#
|
29.6
|
12.7 ft.
|
6,501 - 7,000 ft.
|
430#
|
30.1
|
14.3 ft.
|
7,001 - 7,500 ft.
|
490#
|
30.6
|
16.0 ft.
|
7,501 ft. up
|
545#
|
32.4
|
16.8 ft.
|
(*), (**), (***) See notes below.
|
Applicable West of the West Section line of Sections 20, 29,
and 32 of Township 17 North, Range 16 East and Sections 5, 8, 17,
20, 29, and 32 of Township 16 North, Range 16 East and Sections 4,
3, 2, 11, 14, 23, 26, and 35 of Township 15 North, Range 16 East and
Sections 2, 11, 14, and 23 of Township 14 North, Range 16 East.
TABLE A-16-D
|
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ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL
|
GROUND SNOW LOAD (Pg) (P.S.F.)
|
SNOW DENSITY D (PCF)
|
MAXIMUM ANTICIPATED SNOW DEPTH (Dg)
|
---|
5,001 - 5,500***
|
130#
|
23.6
|
5.5 ft.
|
5,501 - 6,000
|
190#
|
23.8
|
7.9 ft.
|
6,001 - 6,500
|
245#
|
24.5
|
10.0 ft.
|
6,501 - 7,000
|
300#
|
25.0
|
12.0 ft.
|
7,001 - 7,500
|
360#
|
25.2
|
14.3 ft.
|
7,501 - 8,000
|
400#
|
25.5
|
15.7 ft.
|
8,001 ft. up
|
445#
|
25.7
|
17.3 ft.
|
Applicable East of the East Section line of Sections 20, 29,
and 32 of Township 17 North, Range 16 East and Sections 5, 8, 17,
20, 29, and 32 of Township 16 North, Range 16 East and Sections 4,
3, 2, 11, 14, 23, 26, and 35 of Township 15 North, Range 16 East and
Sections 2, 11, 14, and 23 of Township 14 North, Range 16 East.
|
Note: All elevations shall consider the minimum
design live loads indicated in Table 1607.1 along with allowable reductions
to determine the most restrictive design criteria.
|
(†) Elevation interpolation reductions may be made at
100 ft. increments (any fraction of 100 ft. will be considered as
100 ft.).
|
(*) Roof live load reductions for any structural member based
on Section 1607.10 are not permitted above 1,000 ft. elevation. Elevation
interpolation reductions may be made at 100 ft. increments (any fraction
of 100 ft. will be considered as 100 ft.).
|
(**) Stress increase for load duration allowed by the NDS per
Section 2306.1 required for snow loads shall be used above 1,600 ft.
elevation. Elevation interpolation reductions may be made at 100 ft.
increments (any fraction of 100 ft. will be considered as 100 ft.).
|
(***) No stress increase for load duration allowed by the NDS
per Section 2306.1 may be used above 5,000′ elevation unless
an architect, civil or structural engineer, licensed in California
can show that the design load will not exceed two months' duration
during the life of the structure.
|
The ground snow loads within Sections 20, 29, and 32 of Township
17 North, Range 16 East and Sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32 of Township
16 North, Range 16 East and Sections 4, 3, 2, 11, 14, 23, 26, and
35 of Township 15 North, Range 16 East and Sections 2, 11, 14, and
23 of Township 14 North, Range 16 East shall be based upon a straight
line proportion between the values shown in Tables A-16-C and A-16-D
based upon the distance of the site from the transition zone.
|
TABLE A-16-E*
(IMPACT LOADS TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2022 CBC)
|
---|
VERTICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROOFS OR STRUCTURES
|
UPPER ROOF LOAD
|
IMPACT FACTOR 1
|
BEFORE IMPACT LOWER ROOF OR DECK LOAD (Pf)
|
TOTAL DESIGN LOAD LOWER ROOF OR DECK (DOWNWARD)**
|
---|
Less than or equal to .5 Hg
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
0.0
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Pt = Pf (Lower)
|
Greater than .5 Hg but less than or equal to 10′-0″
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
0.4
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Pt = [Pfs (Upper)
x 0.4] +Pf (Lower)
|
Greater than 10′ 0″ but less than or equal to
18′ 0″
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
1.0
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Pt = [Pfs (Upper)
x 1.0] + Pf (Lower)
|
Greater than 18′-0″
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
—
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Special Analysis Required
|
* Snow unloading need not be considered where the upper roof
slope is less than 2:12.
|
** Design up-lift load (rebound) is calculated by the following:
|
(Formula 20-4)
|
Pu = Impact factor x Pf (upper)
|
Design snow load shall not be used to resist Pu.
|
Pfs = Designed roof load with pitch reduction.
|
See the current ASCE 7 Standards for other symbol explanation.
|
Section 1609 - Wind loads.
Section 1609.3 - Basic design wind speed. Replace Figures 1609.3(1),
1609.3(2), and 1609.3(3) of the CBC with the following tables:
Table 1609.3(1)
|
---|
ELEVATION ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL
|
BASIC WIND SPEED (V)
|
---|
Up to 5,000 feet
|
95 mph
|
5,001 to 7,000 feet
|
130 mph
|
7,001 to 8,000 feet
|
140 mph
|
8,001 and Up
|
150 mph
|
The basic design wind speed for Risk Category II Buildings &
Other Structures shall be per Table 1609.3(1).
*Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds at 33 ft.
above ground for Exposure C.
Table 1609.3(2)
|
---|
ELEVATION ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL
|
BASIC WIND SPEED (V)
|
---|
Up to 5,000 feet
|
105 mph
|
5,001 to 7,000 feet
|
136 mph
|
7,001 to 8,000 feet
|
146 mph
|
8,001 and Up
|
157 mph
|
The basic design wind speed for Risk Category III & IV Buildings
and Other Structures shall be per Table 1609.3(2).
*Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds at 33 ft.
above ground for Exposure C.
Table 1609.3(3)
|
---|
ELEVATION ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL
|
BASIC WIND SPEED (V)
|
---|
Up to 5,000 feet
|
90 mph
|
5,001 to 7,000 feet
|
118 mph
|
7,001 to 8,000 feet
|
127 mph
|
8,001 and Up
|
136 mph
|
The basic design wind speed for Risk Category I Buildings and
Other Structures shall be per Table 1609.3(3).
*Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds at 33ft.
above ground for Exposure C.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 2304.12.2.3 - Supporting member for permanent appurtenances.
Replace Section 2304.12.2.3 of the CBC with the following section:
Naturally durable or preservative-treated wood shall be utilized
for those portions of wood members that form the structural supports
of building, balconies, porches or similar permanent building appurtenances
where such members are exposed to the weather without adequate protection
from a roof, eave, overhang, or other covering to prevent moisture
or water accumulation on the surface or at joints between members.
Deck ledger details shall be a minimum of 2-inch by 8-inch nominal
(51 mm by 203 mm), pressure-preservative-treated Southern pine, incised
pressure-treated-preservative-treated hem-fir, or approved, naturally
durable, No. 2 grade or better lumber. Deck ledgers shall not support
concentrated loads from beams or girders. Deck ledgers shall not be
supported on stone or masonry veneer.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 2308.1.1 - Portions exceeding limitations of conventional
light-frame construction. Add the following to Section 2308.1.1 of
the CBC:
Structures which otherwise qualify for conventional construction
may utilize soil profile types C or D based on the design professionals'
assessment of the site in combination with public record maps, such
as maps from the California Geological Survey. This does not apply
where a soils report identifies conditions sufficient to classify
the site as E or F as defined in the 2022 CBC and CRC.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Sections 2308.7.10 - Roof sheathing; 1505.1 - General; 1507.1
- Scope; and 1511.1 - General. Add the following to Sections 2308.7.10,
1505.1, 1507.1, and 1511.1 of the CBC:
a.
|
Spaced roof sheathing is permitted when installed in accordance
with tables 1507.8, 2304.8(1), and 2304.8(2) when the design roof
live load or snow load is less than 30 PSF and spaced roof sheathing
is not prohibited by the required listing of the roofing material
or by the designer.
|
Section 1505.1 - General. Add the following to Section 1505.1
of the CBC:
Class A rating shall be the minimum roofing assembly in the
unincorporated portions of Placer County. This requirement includes
all occupancies, including Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies.
All new construction, including additions, requires a Class
A roofing assembly as a minimum. All re-roofing requires Class A as
a minimum. Re-roofing in excess of 50% of an existing structure within
any one-year period will necessitate that the entire roof be a Class
A roofing assembly as a minimum.
Covered photovoltaic modules/shingles authorized by Section
1507.17 that are part of the roof assembly are required to have a
minimum Class A listed roof rating and be installed per the listing,
consistent with all other types of finished roofing materials.
Rooftop mounted photovoltaic systems shall be listed and labeled
for fire classification in accordance with UL 1703 as required by
CBC Section 1505.9, which will be based on the most restrictive requirements
identified in either CBC Sections 1505.1.1 through 1505.1.4 or CBC
Table 1505.1. Rooftop mounted photovoltaic systems complying with
these requirements shall only be installed on a Class A rated roof
assembly and the photovoltaic system assembly shall be Class A rated.
The local fire authority having jurisdiction may have different
requirements when adopted and enforced by the fire district pursuant
to
Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7.
Provisions in Chapter 15 of the CBC which provide for less stringent
roof ratings are not applicable.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 3109.2 - California swimming pool safety act (statewide).
Replace
Health and Safety Code Section 115922(a), as set forth in
Section 3109.2 of the CBC as follows:
115922.
|
(a)
|
Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit
is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the
remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family
home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with:
|
(1)
|
An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923,
including but not limited to, a perimeter property fence; and
|
(2)
|
One of the following drowning prevention safety features:
|
a.
|
Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors that provide
direct access to the swimming pool or spa. The exit alarm may cause
either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification
that "the door to the pool is open."
|
b.
|
An approved safety pool cover, as defined in Subdivision (d)
of Section 115921.
|
c.
|
A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism
placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family
home's doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.
|
d.
|
Removable mesh fencing that meets American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction
with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate
a key lockable device.
|
e.
|
An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound
upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water.
The alarm shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard
F2208 "Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms,"
which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser, and infrared
type alarms. A swimming protection alarm feature designed for individual
use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child
exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a
qualifying drowning prevention safety feature.
|
f.
|
Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded
is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set
forth above and has been independently verified by an approved testing
laboratory as meeting standards for those features established by
the ASTM or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
|
Section 3109.2 - California swimming pool safety act (statewide).
Add the following subdivisions to
Health and Safety Code Section 115923,
as set forth in Section 3109.2 of the CBC:
(f) Any gates other than pedestrian access gates shall
be equipped with lockable hardware or padlocks and shall remain locked
at all times when not in use. A permanent sign shall be posted which
reads: "This access to be kept locked at all times."
(g) Driveway gates that are part of the enclosure are to be electronically
operated and automatically close within one minute of being opened.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Residential Code, 2022 Edition (California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5), based on the 2021 International
Residential Code, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Residential Code adopted in Section
15.04.330 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as set out in Sections
15.04.350 through
15.04.380.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section R202 - Definitions. Add the following to Section R202
of the CRC:
Bedroom:
A room that meets the minimum dimension, area, and height
requirements for a habitable room, as specified in California Building
Code Section 1208.3 and California Residential Code Sections R304
and R305, that has an adjoining area or space that may be utilized
as a closet intended for clothes storage containing a shelf and pole,
whether or not the room is actually utilized for sleeping purposes.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section R301 - Design criteria.
Section R301.1 - Application. Add the following to Section R301.1
of the CRC:
Buildings or structures will not be permitted in high or moderate
hazardous areas, such as sites prone to avalanche, flood, and mudslide,
or other designated hazardous areas, as identified by Placer County
Code, Chapter 15 or Chapter 12, Article 12.40, unless an architect,
civil or structural engineer licensed in California has certified
that the structure will be safe under the anticipated hazards, and
the structure complies with anticipated loads and conditions. See
Placer County Code, Chapter 12, Article 12.40 for exemptions from
the avalanche standards.
Notice to builders—Warning. New structures which are in
a partially completed state during the winter months will probably
experience severe damage from snow, ice, and wind. It will be the
responsibility of the permittee to ensure that his or her partially
completed structure is such as to resist all of the winter weather
elements of Placer County. Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design
Criteria. Replace CRC Table R301.2 with the following Table:
Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria. Replace
CRC Table R301.2 with the following Table:
Section R301.2 (2) - Ultimate Design Wind Speeds. Add the following
to Section R301.2.1 of the CRC:
The ultimate wind speed* for Placer County shall be as follows:
ELEVATION ABOVE MEAN SEA LEVEL
|
ULTIMATE WIND SPEED (V)
|
---|
Up to 5,000 feet
|
95 mph
|
5,001 to 7,000 feet
|
130 mph
|
7,001 to 8,000 feet
|
140 mph
|
8,001 and Up
|
150 mph
|
Notes:
|
---|
*
|
Values are nominal design 3-second gust wind speeds at 33 ft.
above ground for Exposure C.
|
Section R301.2.2.1.1 - Alternate determination of seismic design
category. Add the following to Section R301.2.2.1.1 of the CRC:
Structures which otherwise qualify for conventional construction
may utilize soil profile types C or D based on the design professional’s
assessment of the site in combination with public record maps, such
as maps from the California Geological Survey. This does not apply
where a soils report identifies conditions sufficient to classify
the site as E or F as defined in the 2022 CBC and CRC.
Section R301.2.3 - Snow loads. Replace Section R301.2.3 of the
CRC with the following section:
Section R301.2.3 - Snow loads.
Design requirements for conventional construction structures:
Structures normally governed by section 2308 of the CBC, which are
located in areas where the ground snow load (Pg) exceeds 50 pounds
per square foot (P.S.F.), shall have both the gravity and lateral
structural system designed by duly licensed design professional(s).
Such structures, which otherwise qualify for conventional light frame
construction in Section 2308 of the CBC, may utilize soil profile
types of C or D based on the design professional's assessment of the
site in combination with public record maps, such as maps from the
California Geological Survey. This does not apply where a soils report
has identified soils conditions sufficient to classify the soil type
as E or F as defined in the 2022
California Building Code.
Design seismic loading for snow loads shall comply with the
current ASCE-7 Standards.
Where Pf is greater than or equal to 30 P.S.F., all building
exits shall be protected or located where not subject to sliding or
impact snow and ice. "All building exits" shall mean all required
exits in single family dwellings and appurtenant structures, and all
building exits in all other occupancies.
All unheated overhangs shall be designed for ice dams and accumulation
per the current ASCE-7 Standards. Heat strips or other exposed heat
methods may not be used in lieu of this design.
Where Pg is 100 P.S.F. or greater, an ice barrier is required
for the roofing materials as noted in CBC section 1507.1.2 and CRC
Section R905.2.7.
Note: Occasionally there may be large local deviations from
the typical data from which this code was developed. When applying
these values to structures, the designer should make every effort
to determine if the tabulated values should be adjusted because of
local topographic effects. Loads for structures which have an inherent
need for a high degree of safety, or a long life span, should be carefully
evaluated, and the designer should always exercise their best professional
judgment. These snow load and design requirements are minimum requirements.
Roof and snow loads for all manufactured homes, manufactured
home accessory buildings, commercial coaches, and factory built housing
shall comply with the snow loading for other structures. (Exception:
manufactured homes in mobile home parks and mobile homes where Pg
is less than 100 P.S.F. shall comply with
California Code of Regulations,
Title 25.)
Notice to Builders—Warning. New structures which are in
a partially completed state during the winter months will probably
experience severe damage from snow, ice, and wind. It will be the
responsibility of the permittee to ensure that his or her partially
completed structure is such as to resist all of the winter weather
elements of Placer County.
TABLE A-16-C
|
---|
ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL
|
GROUND SNOW LOAD (Pg) (P.S.F.)
|
SNOW DENSITY (D) (P.C.F)
|
MAXIMUM ANTICIPATED SNOW DEPTH (Dg)
|
---|
100 - 1,000 ft. †
|
10#
|
|
|
1,001 - 1,600 ft. *
|
20#
|
20.0
|
|
1,601 - 2,500 ft. **
|
29#
|
20.0
|
|
2,501 - 3,000 ft.
|
55#
|
20.0
|
3.0 ft.
|
3,001 - 3,500 ft.
|
70#
|
20.0
|
3.8 ft.
|
3,501 - 4,000 ft.
|
100#
|
20.0
|
5.0 ft.
|
4,001 - 4,500 ft.
|
160#
|
22.7
|
6.5 ft.
|
4,501 - 5,000 ft.
|
200#
|
24.5
|
8.2 ft.
|
5,001 - 5,500 ft.***
|
260#
|
26.7
|
9.7 ft.
|
5,501 - 6,000 ft.
|
315#
|
27.0
|
11.7 ft.
|
6,001 - 6,500 ft.
|
375#
|
29.6
|
12.7 ft.
|
6,501 - 7,000 ft.
|
430#
|
30.1
|
14.3 ft.
|
7,001 - 7,500 ft.
|
490#
|
30.6
|
16.0 ft.
|
7,501 ft. up
|
545#
|
32.4
|
16.8 ft.
|
(† ), (*), (**), (***) See notes below.
|
Applicable West of the West Section line of Sections 20, 29,
and 32 of Township 17 North, Range 16 East and Sections 5, 8, 17,
20, 29, and 32 of Township 16 North, Range 16 East and Sections 4,
3, 2, 11, 14, 23, 26, and 35 of Township 15 North, Range 16 East and
Sections 2, 11, 14, and 23 of Township 14 North, Range 16 East.
TABLE A-16-D
|
---|
ELEVATION ABOVE SEA LEVEL
|
GROUND SNOW LOAD (Pg) (P.S.F.)
|
SNOW DENSITY (D) (P.C.F.)
|
MAXIMUM ANTICIPATED SNOW DEPTH (Dg)
|
---|
5,001 - 5,500***
|
130#
|
23.6
|
5.5 ft.
|
5,501 - 6,000
|
190#
|
23.8
|
7.9 ft.
|
6,001 - 6,500
|
245#
|
24.5
|
10.0 ft.
|
6,501 - 7,000
|
300#
|
25.0
|
12.0 ft.
|
7,001 - 7,500
|
360#
|
25.2
|
14.3 ft.
|
7,501 - 8,000
|
400#
|
25.5
|
15.7 ft.
|
8,001 ft. up
|
445#
|
25.7
|
17.3 ft.
|
Applicable East of the East Section line of Sections 20, 29,
and 32 of Township 17 North, Range 16 East and Sections 5, 8, 17,
20, 29, and 32 of Township 16 North, Range 16 East and Sections 4,
3, 2, 11, 14, 23, 26, and 35 of Township 15 North, Range 16 East and
Sections 2, 11, 14, and 23 of Township 14 North, Range 16 East.
Note: All elevations shall consider the minimum
design live loads indicated in Table 1607.1 along with allowable reductions
to determine the most restrictive design criteria.
|
(†) Elevation interpolation reductions may be made at
100 ft. increments (any fraction of 100 ft. will be considered 100
ft.).
|
(*) Roof live load reductions for any structural member based
on CBC Section 1607.10 are not permitted above 1,000 ft. elevation.
Elevation interpolation reductions may be made at 100 ft. increments
(any fraction of 100 ft. will be considered 100 ft.).
|
(**) Stress increase for load duration allowed by the NDS per
CBC Section 2306.1 required for snow loads shall be used above 1,600
ft. elevation. Elevation interpolation reductions may be made at 100
ft. increments (any fraction of 100 ft. will be considered 100 ft.).
|
(***) No stress increase for load duration allowed by the NDS
per CBC Section 2306.1 may be used above 5,000′ elevation unless
an architect, civil or structural engineer, licensed in California,
can show that the design load will not exceed two months' duration
during the life of the structure.
|
(****) At elevations below 5000′, it is acceptable to
use USGS data, ATC or ASCE 7 to determine ground snow load.
|
The ground snow loads within Sections 20, 29, and 32 of Township
17 North, Range 16 East and Sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32 of Township
16 North, Range 16 East and Sections 4, 3, 2, 11, 14, 23, 26, and
35 of Township 15 North, Range 16 East and Sections 2, 11, 14, and
23 of Township 14 North, Range 16 East shall be based upon a straight
line proportion between the values shown in Tables A-16-C and A-16-D
based upon the distance of the site from the transition zone.
TABLE A-16-E* (IMPACT LOADS TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
2022 CBC)
|
---|
VERTICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROOFS OR STRUCTURES
|
UPPER ROOF LOAD
|
IMPACT FACTOR 1
|
BEFORE IMPACT LOWER ROOF OR DECK LOAD (Pf)
|
TOTAL DESIGN LOAD LOWER ROOF OR DECK (DOWNWARD)**
|
---|
Less than or equal to .5 Hg
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
0.0
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Pt = Pf (Lower)
|
Greater than .5 Hg but less than or equal to 10′-0″
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
0.4
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Pt = [Pfs (Upper)
x 0.4] +Pf (Lower)
|
Greater than 10′-0″ but less than or equal to
18′-0″
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
1.0
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Pt = [Pfs (Upper)
x 1.0] + Pf (Lower)
|
Greater than 18′-0″
|
Pfs (Upper)
|
—
|
Pf (Lower)
|
Special Analysis Required
|
*
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Snow unloading need not be considered where the upper roof slope
is less than 2:12.
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Design up-lift load (rebound) is calculated by the following:
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(Formula 20-4)
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Pu = Impact factor x Pf (upper)
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Design snow load shall not be used to resist Pu.
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Pfs = Designed roof load with pitch reduction.
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See the current ASCE 7 Standards for other symbol explanation.
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Where snow accumulation is possible, all buildings, decks, landings,
exits, and walkways shall be designed and protected or located where
not subject to sliding or impact snow and ice nor shall the building
shed snow or permit the sliding of snow onto an adjoining parcel or
structure. "All building exits" shall mean all required exits in single
family dwellings and appurtenant structures, and all building exits
in all other occupancies.
Section R304 - Minimum room areas. Add the following subsection
to Section R304 of the CRC:
Section R304.4 - Efficiency dwelling units.
Efficiency dwelling units shall comply with the following:
1.
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The unit shall have a living space with a minimum floor area
of not less than 150 square feet. An additional 100 square feet (9.3
m2) of floor area shall be provided for
each occupant of such unit in excess of two.
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2.
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The unit shall be provided with a separate closet.
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3.
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The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, functioning
cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, each having a clear
working space of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in front. Light
and ventilation conforming to this code shall be provided.
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4.
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The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing
a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower.
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Section R309 - Garages and carports. Add the following subsection
to Section R309 of the CRC:
Section R309.9 - Outdoor lights in Serene Lakes.
Any garage constructed after March 1, 1985, in the Serene Lakes
subdivision will be required to provide an exterior light installed
on the street side of the garage. This light shall be controlled by
a photocell and shall be in operation between the months of November
through March.
Section R313.3.2.3 - Freezing areas. Add the following to Section
R313.3.2.3 of the CRC:
Systems utilizing glycerin shall not exceed 50% concentration;
systems using propylene glycol shall not exceed a 40% concentration
or as recommended by the California State Fire Marshal's Office.
Section R317.1 - Location required. Add the following to Section
R317.1(8) of the CRC:
(8)
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Exception: Sawn lumber used in buildings located in elevations
above 5000′ may not be required to be preservative-treated
due to climatic conditions.
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Section R319.1 - Address identification. Replace Section R319.1
of the CRC with the following section:
Section R319.1 - Address identification.
New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address
identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed
in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the
property. Whenever the address on the building will not be clearly
visible from the public street or access road fronting the property,
the address shall also be placed at the public street or access road
in a manner which is clearly visible from both directions of travel
on the frontage road or street. When necessary to facilitate emergency
response, the address shall be posted in additional locations, such
as a fork in a driveway serving more than one residence. Address identification
characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall
be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled
out. Numbers and letters shall be a minimum four inch letter height,
one-half inch stroke width, reflectorized, and contrast with their
background; or a minimum five inch letter height, one-half inch stroke
width, and contrast with their background. Address identification
shall be maintained.
Section R337.1.3 - Application. The following exceptions in
Section R337.1.3 of the CRC are amended as noted below:
1.
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Revise exception 1 to read as follows:
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Buildings of an accessory character classified as Group U occupancy
less than 500 sq. ft. and located at least 50 feet from an applicable
building.
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2.
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Revise exception 2 to read as follows:
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Buildings classified as a Group U agricultural building, as defined by the agricultural building permit exemption contained in Section 105.2 of the CBC, as amended, and as defined in Section 202 of the CBC (see also Appendix C-Group U agricultural buildings), when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.
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3.
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Revise exception 5 to read as follows:
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Additions to and remodels of buildings originally constructed
prior to July 1, 2008, unless the remodel includes the replacement
of roofing, siding, and windows within one year, as defined in the
building services division policy manual.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022; Ord. 6255-B, 3/26/2024)
Section R401.1 - Application. Add the following to Section R401.1
of the CRC:
A one-story wood or metal framed building located within any
seismic design category not used for human occupancy and not over
400 square feet in floor area may be constructed with walls supported
on a wood foundation plate or slab not less than three and one-half
inches. Provisions to address uplift shall be included in the submittal.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Sections R302.12 - Draftstopping, R902.1 - Roofing covering
materials, and R905.1 - Roof covering application. Add the following
to Sections R302.12, R902.1, and R905.1 of the CRC:
Spaced roof sheathing is permitted when installed in accordance
with CBC tables 1507.8, 2304.8(1), and 2304.8(2) and CBC section 2304.8.2
and CRC Section R803.1 when the design roof live load or snow load
is less than 30 P.S.F. and spaced roof sheathing is not prohibited
by the required listing of the roofing material or by the designer.
Section R902.1 - Roofing covering materials. Add the following
to Section R902.1 of the CRC:
a. Class
A rating shall be the minimum roofing assembly in the unincorporated
portions of Placer County. This requirement includes Group R, Division
3, and Group U Occupancies.
b. All
new construction, including additions, requires Class A roofing assembly
as a minimum. All reroofing requires Class A as a minimum. Re-roofing
in excess of 50% of an existing structure within any one-year period
will necessitate that the entire roof be a Class A roofing/assembly
as a minimum.
c. Photovoltaic
modules/shingles that are part of the roof assembly are required to
have a minimum Class A listed roof rating and be installed per the
listing, consistent with all other types of finished roofing materials.
d. Rooftop
mounted photovoltaic systems shall be listed and labeled for fire
classification in accordance with UL 1703 as required by CBC Section
1505.9, which will be based on the most restrictive requirements identified
in either CBC Sections 1505.1.1 through 1505.1.4 or CBC Table 1505.1.
Rooftop mounted photovoltaic systems complying with these requirements
shall only be installed on a Class A rated roof assembly and the photovoltaic
system assembly shall be Class A rated.
The local fire authority having jurisdiction may have different
requirements when adopted and enforced by the fire district pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7.
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Provisions in CBC Chapter 15 and CRC Chapter 9 which provide
for less stringent roof ratings are not applicable.
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(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Electrical Code (CEC), 2022 Edition (California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3), based on the 2020 National
Electrical Code, is hereby adopted, including reference Annex C.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Electrical Code (CEC) adopted in Section
15.04.400 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as set out in Sections
15.04.420 through
15.04.440.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 110.1 - Scope. Add the following to Section 110.1 of
the CEC:
The chief building official may withhold or disconnect power
from any dangerous building, as defined in the Placer County Code,
or due to other hazardous condition(s).
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 110.26 - Spaces about electrical equipment; Section
110.32 - Work space about equipment; and Section 240.24(A) - Accessibility.
Add the following to Sections 110.26, 110.32, and 240.24(A) of the
CEC:
In locations above the 3,500 foot elevation, or where the ground
snow load is greater than 70 P.S.F., covered protection shall be provided
for the main service panel to maintain a readily accessible path to
the service panel.
Exception: Where all of the over current protection devices,
except the main disconnect at the service panel, are located inside,
in a readily accessible location, in a sub panel installed in accordance
with this code.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 590.1 - Scope. Add the following to Section 590.1 of
the CEC:
Temporary electrical service may be authorized only during periods
of construction or repair of a structure for which a valid permit
has been issued, or where the conditions of approval only authorize
temporary service.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Mechanical Code and appendices, 2022 Edition
(
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4), based on the 2021
Uniform Mechanical Code, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Plumbing Code (CPC) and appendices, 2022 Edition
(
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5), based on the 2021
Uniform Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Plumbing Code adopted in Section
15.04.460 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as set out in Section
15.04.480.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 301.2 - Minimum standards. Add the following to Section
301.2 of the CPC:
All new gas installations shall have equipment listed and approved
for the conditions of anticipated use. Where exposed to snow and ice,
the equipment shall be listed for those conditions. Placer County
Building Services Division does not regulate the installation of liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) tanks; however, location of LPG tanks shall be
in accordance with the California Mechanical Code, the California
Fire Code, and all requirements of the local fire department and/or
the State Fire Marshal. Until fire districts adopt approved standards,
the requirements in Placer County Code, Chapter 15, Articles 15.12
and 15.16 or NFPA Pamphlet 58, at the discretion of the fire chief,
are enforceable by the fire chiefs in areas above 5,000 foot elevation.
All gas meters, valves, and equipment shall be protected from
sliding, drifting, and impact snow and ice. There shall be a gas shut
off valve at each structure supplied with gas that is on the outside
of the building and is readily accessible at all times. Where the
ground snow load (Pg) is 100 P.S.F. or greater, there shall be a sign
directly above the shut off valve which is readily visible and located
above the maximum anticipated snow depth.
At or above 5,000 foot elevation, water supply piping shall
be protected from freezing by a minimum of 36 inches of earth covering
or equivalent insulation. Piping which is subject to freezing shall
not be installed in unheated areas or outside walls. Exception: In
walls or floors adjacent to heated areas when the structural design
necessitates, piping may be installed within the assembly on the heated
side of at least R-19 insulation.
The water supply system, including hot and cold, shall be designed
and installed for winterization and freeze protection, such as allowing
for routine drainage of the system to prevent freezing. The water
supply shall be equipped with a readily accessible shut off valve.
Valve(s) and/or drain port(s) when used shall be readily accessible,
insulated for protection from freezing, and shall be protected from
the potential for back flow.
Section 906 - Vent termination. Add the following subsection
to Section 906 of the CPC:
Section 906.8 - Vent protection.
At elevations above 4,000 feet, all plumbing vents, B-vents,
chimneys, and miscellaneous obstructions projecting through the roof
shall be protected from damage by sliding snow or ice. These conditions
apply whenever the roof slope is three units vertical to 12 units
horizontal (25% slope) or greater, except for those projections within
36 inches of the ridge. This shall be accomplished by using guys,
formed metal guards ("Crickets"), saddles, or other methods approved
by the chief building official.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The
California Energy Code, 2022 Edition (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, Part 6), as published by the International
Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition (California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8), as published by the International
Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Fire Code (CFC) and all appendices except Appendix
D, 2022 Edition (
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9),
based on the 2021 International Fire Code, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Fire Code (CFC) adopted in Section
15.04.510 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as set out in Sections
15.04.540 through
15.04.630.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 109 - Board of appeals. Replace the phrase "board of
appeals" with "fire board of appeals."
Section 111 - Means of Appeals. Replace Section 111 of the CFC
with the following section:
Section 111 - Means of appeals.
In order to hear and determine appeals from code interpretations
of the fire code official or designee, there is hereby appointed a
fire board of appeals consisting of the board of directors of each
fire protection district for matters within their jurisdiction and
the Placer County building board of appeals in the remaining areas
of the county. The chief shall be a non-voting ex-officio member of
the board and shall act as secretary to 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 chief
with a duplicate copy to the appellant and may recommend to the board
of supervisors such new legislation as is consistent therewith. Determination
of appeal by fire board of appeals is final.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 112.3 - Notice of violation. Add the following to Section
112.3 of the CFC:
The chief of any fire department/district within the county
or his/her authorized representatives shall have authority to enforce
the CFC, as amended herein, and issue citations for violations in
their respective jurisdictions.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section
202 - General definitions. Add the following definitions to Section
202 of the CFC:
Approved gates:
Any gate approved for emergency access and residential egress/evacuation,
shall be manually opening with no lock or latch requiring special
knowledge; or any gate approved by authority having jurisdiction.
Area, building:
The area included within surrounding exterior walls, or exterior
walls and fire walls, exclusive of vent shafts and courts. Areas of
the building not provided with surrounding walls shall be included
in the building area if such areas are included within the horizontal
projection of the roof or floor above.
Fire hydrant:
A hydrant supplied by a 6-inch or larger branch line, one
or more pumper connections (4 1/2 inch) and two or more 2 1/2 inch
outlets, capable of supplying required fire flow for at least 2 hours.
Fire department access gates:
Use - Fire Department access to open lands and vegetated
areas for the purpose of extinguishing a vegetation fire. Size - Minimum
twelve foot (12′) wide opening with fifteen foot (15′)
vertical clearance.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 301.1 - Scope. Add the following to Section 301.1 of
the CFC:
The CFC as adopted above with approved amendments and appendices,
and all state fire marshal codes delegated to local agencies, are
to be enforced by the chief of the Placer County fire department or
the chief of each fire district. In the absence of the above, the
Placer County fire warden shall act as the county fire marshal. Where
provisions in the CFC conflict with other statutes/regulations or
county ordinances, the most restrictive shall govern.
Pursuant to
Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, all fire
district amendments to the CFC will be valid after such amendments
are first approved by the fire district board and then ratified by
the board of supervisors.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 503.2.1 - Dimensions. Add the following to Section 503.2.1:
Driveways for single lot residential access may be twelve feet
(12′) in width as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
Section 503.2.4 - Turning Radius. Replace Section 503.2.4 of
the CFC with the following section:
Section 503.2.4 - Turning Radius.
The inside turning radius for a fire access road shall be 30
feet or greater. The outside turning radius for an access road shall
be 50 feet or greater.
Section 503.6 Security gates. Add the following to Section 503.6
of the CFC:
Private road gated entrances shall comply with the following
requirements:
1. Gate
openings to be two feet (2′) wider than the roadway served.
2. Emergency
vehicle access shall be provided by both a "Knox" over-ride switch
and an approved emergency radio frequency gate opening device (Click2Enter
type) or other device approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
3. An
approved hammerhead, turn-around bulb or other means of turn-around
shall be provided on the entry side of the gate.
4. Gates
shall automatically open from the interior without use of a special
code or device. (Magnetic strip or pressure pad assemblies are acceptable).
5. All
electric gates shall fail in the open position, e.g., loss of power,
battery failure. All gates shall be equipped, at a minimum, with 12
hour battery backup.
6. Vertical
clearances shall be no less than fifteen (15′).
7. Gates
shall be located no closer than thirty (30′) from the intersecting
roadway ultimate edge of pavement.
8. Provide
a separate accessible-compliant personnel gate or opening sized and
surfaced to allow for pedestrian access.
9. Gate
components shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times
and replaced or repaired when defective.
Gated residential driveways shall be provided with fire department
access locks or switches as approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
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(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 903.2 - Amend Section 903.2 of the CFC as follows:
Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures,
or changes in occupancy to existing buildings, shall be provided in
the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.
In all occupancies, except Group R, Division
3, and Group U, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed where the occupancy/building has thirty-six hundred (3,600) or more square feet of total building area, except where other sections of the CFC or the California State Fire Marshal's regulations, and/or local fire district ordinances applicable to a project are more restrictive; then, the more restrictive shall apply. Where additions increase the total size of the building to thirty-six hundred (3,600) square feet or more, the addition and the existing occupancy/building shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire separation areas shall not be used to reduce this requirement.
Section 903.3.1.3 - NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Add the following
to Section 903.3.1.3 of the CFC:
Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family
dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 congregate living facilities and townhouses,
shall be permitted to be installed throughout in accordance with the
latest edition of NFPA Standard 13D and shall be equipped with a residential
fire sprinkler water flow switch and interconnection to the residential
smoke detector alarm system as defined in the building services division
policy manual.
Section 903.4 - Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. Revise
exception 1 in Section 903.4 of the CFC as follows:
1. Automatic
sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings, unless
required by the local fire district or authority having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 907.2 - Where required - new buildings and structures,
or changes in occupancy to existing buildings. Replace Section 907.2
of the CFC with the following section:
Section 907.2 - Where required - new buildings and structures,
or changes in occupancy to existing buildings.
All occupancies except Group R, Division
3, and Group U occupancies shall have an approved automatic fire alarm system installed when the occupancy/building has 1,500 square feet or more of total building area, unless other sections of the CFC or California state fire marshal's regulations are more restrictive, in which case the more restrictive shall apply. Fire alarm systems shall be in accordance with Section 907 of the CFC or the current edition of NFPA 72 if the specific occupancy is not covered in the CFC. Where additions increase the total size of a building to 1,500 square feet or more, the addition and the existing occupancy/building shall be provided with an approved automatic fire alarm system.
Additionally, all A, E, H, I and M occupancies shall have an
automatic smoke/heat detection system installed in addition to any
other system(s) required by this code. Where additions increase the
total size of the building to 1,500 square feet or more, the addition
and the existing occupancy/building shall be provided with an approved
automatic smoke/heat detection system.
Fire alarm control panels in new buildings shall be sized to
allow for the maximum number of anticipated devices at build-out.
All automatic smoke and heat detection systems installed in
addition to any other system(s) required by this code shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved central station.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Sections 3201.1 - Scope, 3405.1- Individual piles, and 3409.1
- Pile dimensions. Add the following to Sections 3201.1, 3405.1, and
3409.1 of the CFC:
Tires: No person shall pile, cause to be piled, or maintain
any pile of tires (of any manufactured material) at a height greater
than 10 feet, except in approved horizontal storage racks, measured
in all cases from the ground level. Tires shall be neatly piled and
in no case shall any one pile occupy more than 200 square feet of
floor or lot area. An aisle of at least 10 feet shall be maintained
at all times between the piles in such a manner as to allow free access.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Section 5701.1 - Scope and Application. Replace Section 5701.1
of the CFC with the following section:
Section 5701.1 - Scope and Application.
It shall be unlawful to store flammable liquids as defined in
chapter 57 of the CFC, including gasoline and other motor fuels, in
above-ground storage containers, either portable or installed, in
an RS, RM, RA, RF, F or AE zoned area on a parcel of less than 10
acres. In areas where above ground storage is permitted, minimum distances
from property lines and structures for a tank of any type shall be
not less than 50 feet. The limitations/prohibitions of this section
shall also apply to areas in Olympic Valley designated as Low Density
Residential (LDR), High Density Residential (HDR), Forest-Recreation
or Conservation Preserve. In addition, the limitations/prohibitions
of this section shall apply to areas in the Lake Tahoe Basin which
are designated as Tourist/Residential, Tourist, Residential, Recreation
and Conservation.
Any above-ground storage must be approved, in writing, by an
official of the appropriate fire protection department/district. This
section shall not be applicable to portable containers suitable for
such storage of 5 gallons or less.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 - Locations where above-ground tanks are
prohibited. Replace Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the CFC with the following
section:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 - Locations where above-ground tanks
are prohibited.
Storage of Class I and/or Class II flammable liquids in above-ground
tanks outside of buildings is prohibited unless approved by the fire
chief having jurisdiction, using standards not less than as prescribed
in the CFC or recognized equivalent.
Section 5706.4 - Bulk plants or terminals. Replace Section 5706.4
of the CFC with the following section:
Section 5706.4 - Bulk plants or terminals.
No new bulk plant shall be constructed in districts in which
such plants are prohibited by the Placer County zoning ordinance.
Where allowed, portions of properties where flammable and combustible
liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, or tank
vehicles and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing
such liquids by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars, tank vehicles,
or containers shall be in accordance with Sections 5706.4.1 through
5706.4.10.4.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
Appendix C - Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution. Replace
Table C102.1 of the CFC with the following table:
TABLE C 102.1 NUMBER AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
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FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENT (gpm)
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MINIMUM NO. OF HYDRANTS
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AVERAGE SPACING BETWEEN HYDRANTS1,2,3 (feet)6
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MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO
A HYDRANT4
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X 3.785 for L/min.
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X 304.8 for mm
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0-1,000
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1
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300
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250
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1,000 -1,750
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2
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300
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250
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2,000 - 2,250
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2
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300
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225
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2,500
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3
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300
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225
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3,000
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3
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300
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225
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3,500 - 4,000
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4
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300
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210
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4,500 - 5,000
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5
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300
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180
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5,500
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6
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300
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180
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6,000
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6
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250
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150
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6,500 - 7,000
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7
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250
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150
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7,500 or more
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8 or more5
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200
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120
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1.
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Reduce by 100 feet for dead-end streets or roads.
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2.
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Where streets are provided with median dividers that cannot
be crossed by fire fighters pulling hose lines, or arterial streets
are provided with four or more traffic lanes and have a traffic count
of more than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average
500 feet (152.4 m) on each side of the street and be arranged on an
alternating basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per
minute (26,495 L/min.) and 400 feet (122 m) for higher fire-flow requirements.
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3.
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Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants
are not needed for protection of structures or similar fire problems,
fire hydrants shall be provided at not less than 1,000-foot (305 m)
spacing to provide for transportation hazards.
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4.
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Reduce by 50 feet (15,240 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
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5.
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One hydrant for each 1,000 gallons per minute (3785 L/min.)
or fraction thereof.
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6.
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Spacing may be increased to 500 feet for single-family dwelling
residential subdivisions.
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(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition (California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10), based on the 2018 International
Existing Building Code, is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition (California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11), is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The California Referenced Standards Code, 2022 Edition (California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12), as published by the International
Code Council (ICC), is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)
The following codes and standards are hereby adopted as reference
documents and may be used by the chief building official in accordance
with
California Building Code Sections 104.10 and 104.11 in a case
by case review process:
A. International
Building Code, 2021 Edition, published by ICC; International Residential
Code, 2021 Edition, published by ICC; International Property Maintenance
Code, 2021 Edition, published by ICC, as modified by the California
Health and Safety Code, Title 25 of the
California Code of Regulations,
and as further modified in Placer County Code, Chapter 15, Article
15.56.
B. The
latest edition of the following: Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot
Tub Code; the International Pool and Spa Code; published supplements
to the International Codes; the International Residential Code; the
International Fuel Gas Code; the Urban Wildland Interface Code; the
Uniform Sign Code; IBC Appendix Chapters; National Fire Protection
Association Standards; the Uniform Solar
Energy Code; American National
Standards, published by American National Standards Institute, Inc.;
Masonry Fireplaces, Masonry Institute; and other nationally recognized
standards.
(Ord. 6171-B § 3, 2022)