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ORD 068ORDINANCE NO. 68 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA ESTABLISHING TITLE 3 ENTITLED "BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION", REPEALING EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, AND ADOPTING, BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION, INCLUDING CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES AND THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1984 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION; THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 1982 EDITION, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES AND THE INSTALLATION STANDARDS, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIA- TION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1982 EDITION, INCLUDING CERTAIN SPECIFIED APPENDICES AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM SIGN CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS, AND THE DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE, 1982 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE INTER- NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS. The City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS. There is hereby adopted attached Exhibit A, (Title 8 entitled "Building and Construction") which is incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein, for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions related to building and construction activities including those certain documents specifically described in said Exhibit A, save and except certain specified portions which are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended within various Chapters of said Title 8, of which documents being adopted by reference copies are on file with the Community Development Department and the same are also hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein. SECTION 2. REPEAL OF EXISTING BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS. There is hereby repealed the following building and construction regulations which have been previously adopted: (a) Sections 8.04.010 and 8.04.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code adopting by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 457.57 relating to building requirements and establishing the La Quinta Building Code. (b) Section 11.02.010 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, adopting by reference the 1979 edition of the Uniform Fire Code with certain modifications. (c) Section 1 of Ordinance No. 22, amending fire flow requirements of the Uniform Fire Code. (d) Section 1 of Ordinance No. 26, amending regulations on fencing for swimming pools. (e) Section 1 of Ordinance No. 42, amending the National Electric Code concerning underground wires. SECTION 3. VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance. Any person, firm, or corporation violating, or failing to comply with, any of the provisions of such Ordinance or Code shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provision of such Code is committed, continued, or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for. not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. The application of the penalty provided in this Section shall not be held to prevent the abatement of prohibited conditions as a public nuisance as provided by Section 1.01.250 of the La Quinta Municipal Code. SECTION 4. VALIDITY. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or of any code adopted thereby is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or of any code adopted thereby. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section or subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, and of each code adopted hereby irrespective of the clauses or phrases being declared invalid. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its adoption. SSCTION 6. POSTING. The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after the passage of this ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least the three public places designated by resolution of the City Council; shall certify to the adoption and posting of this ordinance; and shall cause this ordinance and its certification, together with proof of posting, to be entered in the book of ordinances of this City. The foregoing Ordinance was introduced after reading of the title, before the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council, and thereafter, following the public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3, the foregoing Ordinance was finally adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on February 19, 1985 , by the following vote: AYES: Council Members Allen, Bohnenberger, Pena, Wolff and Mayor Cox. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: CITY TOR CITY MANAGER TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.01 Administrative Code 8.01.010. Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Administrative Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for establishing administrative, organizational and enforce- ment rules and regulations for technical codes which regulate site prepara- tion and construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair, use and occupancy of buildings, structures and building service equipment. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Administrative Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.01.020. Modification of Certain Parts of the Uniform Administrative Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Administrative Code", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Section 204 (Board of Appeals) (b) Section 301(b)(1) (Exempted Work) (1) Subsection B. Fences not over 6 feet high. (2) Subsection E. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable liquids. (3) Subsection K. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons. (c) Section 304(a) (Permit Fees) (d) Section 304(b) (Plan Review Fees) (e) Section 304(d) (2) (Fee) Change reference to "....Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-F" to read "....the Resolution of the City Council establishing fees." (f) Section 305(h) (Reinspections) Change reference to "....Tables Nos. 3-A through 3-E" to read "....the Resolution of the City Council establishing fees." (g) Table No. 3-A (h) Table No. 3-B (i) Table No. 3-C (j) Table No. 3-D (k) Table No. 3-E (1) Table No. 3-F (Building Permit Fees) (Electrical Permit Fees) (Mechanical Permit Fees) (Plumbing Permit Fees) (Grading Permit Fees) (Grading Plan Review Fees) TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION '8.01.030. Establishment of Board of Appeals. In order to conduct hearings to determine the suitability of alternate materials and methods of installa- tion and to provide for reasonable interpretations of the provisions of this Title, a Board of Appeals is hereby established. The Board of Appeals shall also make interpretations of and hear appeals pursuant to the Housing and Dangerous Building Codes. (a) Membership. The Board of Appeals shall consist of five (5) members, one (1) of whom shall be a general contractor, two (2) of whom shall be structural engineers or architects, one (1) of whom shall be a specialty contractor, all of whom shall be qualified by experience and training, and one (1) of whom shall be a member of the public who is not one of the foregoing. Members of the Board of Appeals shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. Each member shall comply with applicable provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974, California Government Section 81000, et seq. The Building Official shall serve as Secretary to the Board of Appeals. (b) Appeal Procedure. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Community Development Department related to any matter within the purview of this Title shall have the right to appeal the decision. The appeal shall be filed with the Building Official within ten (10) days after the rendering of the decision affecting the aggrieved person. Grounds for the appeal shall be set forth in writing. The Secretary of the Board shall set the time and place for a hearing on the appeal, and notice of the hearing shall be given to the appellant by mailing it to him, postage prepaicl, at his last known address, at least five (5) calendar days prior to the date set for hearing. The decision of the Board on the appeal shall not become final until ten (10) days after the Board has made its determination in order to allow time for an appeal to be made to the Council from the Board's decision. 8.01.040. Fees. Fees for permits, plan review, reinspections, special inspections, appeals and other activities of this Title shall be estab- lished by Resolution of the City Council. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this Title shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building permit plan review fees shall be the total value of all con- struction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air-conditioning, elevators, fire -extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. 8.01.050. Exempted Work. The following shall be added to Section 301(b): "5. Sign Permits. The following signs shall not require a sign permit. These exemptions shall not be constructed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same. - 2 - TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION A. The changing of the advertising copy or message on a painted or printed sign only. Except for theater marquees and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy, electric signs shall not be included in this exception. B. Painting, repainting or cleaning of an advertising structure or the changing of the advertising copy or message thereon shall not be considered an erection or alteration which requires a sign permit unless a structural change is made. 6. Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Permits. No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work including: The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, or soil, waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and re- place the same with new material in any part or parts, the same shall be considered as such new work and a permit shall be pro- cured and inspection made as hereinbefore provided. No permit shall be required for the clearing of stoppages or the re- pairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures." 8.01.060. Permits Required. Section 301(a) shall be revised to read as follows: "Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or structure, including a swimming pool, spa or hot tub, or make any installa- tion, alteration, repair, replacement, or remodel any building service equipment, including swimming pool, spa and hot tub equipment, regulated by this Title, except as specified in Sub- section (b) of this Section, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a separate, appropriate permit for each building, structure or service equipment from the Building Official." 8.01.070. Rubbish and Debris. During the process of constructing a building or structure, the construction site and the general area around the site shall be kept clear of the rubbish and debris that result from construction activities. (a) Collection and Disposal. Rubbish and debris shall not be allowed to accumulate on or be blown from, the site and shall be placed in appropriate containers or removed from the construction site to an authorized disposal area. All containers shall be emptied periodically at an authorized disposal area so they will remain visable for the collection of rubbish and debris. When the building or structure is completed, a final clean-up of the site shall be conducted by the permittee. (b) Inspections. A permit holder shall not be entitled to, and no building inspector shall make, an inspection of any - 3 - TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION phase of completed construction work, including the final inspection, if the construction site or general area thereof contains an accumulation of construction rubbish and debris. If a building inspector is unable to conduct a requested inspection because of an accumulation of rubbish and debris, a reinspection fee shall be paid at the time of the request for reinspection. (c) Rubbish and Debris Defined. Rubbish and debris includes, but is not limited to, stub ends of cut lumber, broken lumber and other scrap wood, scrap cement and plaster, scrap metal, paper cartons, wrappings and similar materials that result from the process of constructing a building or structure. - 4 - TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.02 Building Code 8.02.010. Adoption of Uniform Building Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Building Code", including Appendix Chapter 1 (Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings), Chapter 7 - Part 1 (Covered Mall Buildings), Chapter 11 (Agricultural Buildings), Chapter 23 (Earthquake Instrumentation), Chapter 32 (Reroofing), Chapter 38 (Basement Pipe Inlets), Chapter 49 (Patio Covers), Chapter 55 (Membrane Structures), Chapter 57 (Regulations Governing Fallout Shelters), and Chapter 70 (Excavation and Grading), 1982 Edition, and as the "Uniform Building Code Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the erection, con- struction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Building Code", 1982 Edition, and the "Uniform Building Code Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.02.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Building Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Building Code", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Chapter 1 (Title, Scope and General), including Sections 101-107.and excluding Section 104(c). (b) Chapter 2 (Organization and Enforcement), including Sections 201-205. (c) Chapter 3 (Permits and Inspections), including Sections 301-307 and Table No. 3-A. (d) Tables 70-A (Grading Plan Review Fees) and 70-B (Grading Permit Fees). 8.02.030. Group M Occupancies Defined. Section 1101, Division 2, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Fences, walls, tanks and towers." 8.02.040. Special Provisions for Group B, Division 2 Office Buildings and Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. Section 1807(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) Scope. This section shall apply to all Group B, Division 2 office buildings and Group R, Division 1 occupancies, each having floors used for human occupancy located more than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such buildings shall be provided with either an approved auto- matic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 1807(c), or safe areas of refuse (compartmentation) in accordance with Section 1807(1)." TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION 8.02.050. Fire Stops. Section 2516(f)(2)(A) is hereby amended to read as follows: "A. In all stud partitions, including furred spaces, so placed that the maximum dimension is not over six feet and at the ceiling and floor levels. EXCEPTION: Fire stops may be omitted at floor and ceiling levels when approved smoke -actuated fire dampers are installed at these levels." 8.02.060. Automatic Fire -extinguishing Systems. Section 3802(a) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) Where Required. Other requirements of this Section notwith- standing, an automatic fire -extinguishing system shall be installed in all occupancies where the floor area exceeds 12,000 square feet, except Group R, Division 3 and Group M. For special provisions on hazardous chemicals and magnesium, and calcium carbide, see the Fire Code." 8.02.070. Fire -extinguishing Equipment in Restaurant Appliance Ventilating Systems. Fire -extinguishing equipment of the following types shall be provided in all restaurant cooking appliance ventilating systems. (a) An approved fixed pipe inert gas system operated by manual or automatic controls; or (b) An approved fixed pipe dry chemical system operated by manual or automatic controls. 8.02.080. Fire Retardant Roofing Materials Required. With the exception of patio covers and similar structures, as determined by the Building Official, roof covering shall be of a Class A rating and shall conform with Uniform Building Code Standards No. 32-7. EXCEPTION: A waiver may be granted on an addition or roof repair where it does not consist of 25% or more of the exist- ing roof area and where the existing combustible roof was constructed within 25 years. 8.02-090. Public Restrooms in Shopping Centers. Provision shall be made for public restroom facilities, which are open and accessible to the general public during business hours, in all commercial complexes consisting primarily of retail stores where six or more retail stores exist or where the entire complex exceeds 25,000 square feet in floor area. 8.02.100. Grading and Excavation. Chapter 70 of the Uniform Building Code Appendix is amended as follows: (a) Section 7005 (Definitions) is hereby amended by adding the following definitions: "LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: An individual registered in the State to practice in the field of Landscape Architecture. SLOPE CONTROL SPECIALIST: A professional landscape architect or other professional person experienced in erosion control work, retained by the developer in a professional or consul- TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION tative capacity and responsible for analysis, plans, specifications, supervision and certifications regarding slope control planting and related slope control work, other than grading, for a specific project. SLOPING LOT: A lot having a fall from front to rear, rear to front, side to side or diagonally across the lot of 5 percent or more over a substantial portion of such lot. TERRACED LOT: A lot having been graded so as to create a relatively flat usable area for a building site and associated use. Such usable area shall be defined as that portion of a lot having a slope of less than 5 percent over a major portion of the lot, when the remainder of such lot is in a natural slope." (b) Section 7006(a) (Permits Required) is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph: "No application for a grading permit in excess of 2000 cubic yards if the average natural slope is 10 percent or greater, or 3000 cubic yards in all other cases, shall be accepted unless an environmental assessment pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act has been completed by the Community Development Department. The Grading permit may be denied or special conditions may be imposed by the Community Development Department to assure conformance with mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment." (c) Paragraph 3 of Subsection(d) of Section 7006 is hereby amended to read as follows: "3. Limiting dimensions, elevations or finished contours to be achieved by the grading and proposed drainage channels and related construction. The proposed final grades shall indicate clearly all cuts, fills and slopes. Contours shall be shown according to the following schedule: Natural Slope Maximum Interval 20 or less 2' Over 20 and up to 90 5' Over 90 101" (d) Section 7009 (Cuts) is hereby amended by adding the following paragraphs: (d) Height of Slopes. Cut slopes shall not be constructed over 30 feet in height unless the Building Official is furnished evidence by a written report from a Soil Engineer that such slope will be stable with a factor of at least one and five tenths (1.5). (e) Area of Building Site on Terraced Lots. (Created by Cut Methods). Each lot created by cut methods shall have a minimum usable area sufficient to meet the standards of Chapter 11 of the Uniform Plumbing Code when a subsurface sewerage system is proposed. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (e) Section 7010 (Fills) is hereby amended to read as follows: "(a) General. Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soil engineering report, fills shall conform to the provisions of this Section. In the absence of an approved soil engineering report, these provisions may be waived for minor fills not intended to support structures. (b) Fill Location. Fill slopes shall not be constructed on natural slopes steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical or where fill slope toes out within 12 feet horizontally of the top of existing or planned cut slopes. (c) Preparation of Ground. The ground surface shall be prepared to receive fill by removing vegetation, non -complying fill, topsoil and other unsuitable materials as determined by the soil engineer, and where the slopes are 5 horizontal to 1 vertical or steeper, by benching into sound bedrock or other competent material. The surface shall then be plowed or scarified to a depth of at least 6 inches and until the surface is free from ruts, hummocks or other uneven features which would tend to prevent uniform compaction by the equipment to be used. Where fills are made on terraced lots, hillsides or slopes greater than 5 horizontal to 1 vertical, steps or benches shall be cut into the original ground before filling is begun. The design of said steps or benches shall be subject to review and approval by the Building Official. After the foundation for the fill has been cleared, plowed or scarified, it shall be disced or bladed until it is uniform and free from large clods; brought to the proper moisture content; and compacted in the same manner and to the same degree as required for the fill material. Said foundation shall be compacted to the full depth of disturbance and in no case shall said depth be less than 4 inches. (d) Fill Material. Earth materials which have no more than minor amounts of organic substances and have no rock or similar irreducible material with a maximum dimension greater than 8 inches shall be used. (e) Compaction. All fills shall be compacted to a minimum of 900 of maximum density as determined by the Uniform Building Code Standard No. 70 or equivalent as approved by the Building Official, except on terraced lots where compaction to 900 shall be measured in accordance with A.S.T.M. Test No. D-1557 modified to use a 10-pound hammer falling 25 times from a height of 18 inches on each of 5 equal layers in one -thirtieth (1/30) of a cubic foot compaction cylinder or other density test methods which will obtain equivalent results. Where other methods are used, evidence shall be submitted to show that for the specific materials to be used, equivalent re- sults will be obtained. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (f) Slope. The slope of fill surfaces shall be no steeper than is safe for the intended use. Fill slopes shall be no steeper than 2 horizontal to 1 vertical. (g) Drainage and Terracing. Drainage and terracing shall be provided and the area above fill slopes and the surfaces of terraces shall be graded and paved as required by Section 7012. (h) Height of Slopes. No fill slopes shall be constructed over 30 feet in height unless the Building Official is furnished evidence by a written report from the Soil Engineer that such slope will be stable with a factor of at least one and five - tenths (1.5). (i) Area of Building Site on Terraced Lots (created by fill methods). Each lot created by fill methods shall have a minimum usable area sufficient to meet the standards of Chapter 11 of the Uniform Plumbing Code when a subsurface sewage system is proposed." (f) Subsection (a) of Section 7013 (Erosion Control) is hereby amended to read as follows: "EROSION CONTROL - LANDSCAPING (a) Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be pre- pared and maintained to control erosion and to provide stability. Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to the erosion -resistant character of materials, such protection may be omitted. Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soil engineering or engineering geology report, cut and fill slopes shall be planted in accordance with this section. The protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final permit approval. 1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Cut slopes equal to or greater than 5' in vertical height and fill slopes equal to or greater than 3' in vertical height shall be planted with grass or ground cover to protect the slope from erosion and instab- ility. Other slopes as deemed necessary by the Building Official shall also be planted. Slopes exceeding 15 feet in vertical height shall be planted with shrubs, spaced at not more than 10 feet on center; or trees, spaced not to exceed 20 feet on center; or a combina- tion of shrubs and trees at equivalent spacings, in addition to the grass or ground cover. The plants selected and plant- ing methods used shall be suitable for the soil and climatic conditions. Plant materials and planting patterns may be varied upon the recommendation of a Landscape Architect or a Slope Control Specialist with approval of the Building Official. If a species other than those from the recommended list of plants is selected, a written statement shall be submitted by a Landscape Architect or Slope Control Specialist certi- fying the plants suitability for erosion control and slope stability. This statement must accompany the grading plan at the time of submittal. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION 2. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLAN REQUIREMENTS. (a) Landscape Plan Requirements. Landscape plans shall be submitted for all slopes required to be planted. The landscape plan may be. incorporated as part of the grading plan unless, in the opinion of the Building Official, the plan becomes too obscured to be effective. A landscape plan shall include: (1) A slope planting schedule that provides common and scientific names and specifications of all plants, number and size of each tree and shrub and the spacing of plants. (2) The location of the planting. (3) Details of the irrigation system. Landscape plans involving more than four residences shall be prepared and signed by a Landscape Architect. This plan shall include details necessary to complete the project including scope of work, materials to be used (seed mixtures, plant species listed by size, quantity, fertilizer used and rate of application) construction methods, maintenance and time table for project completion. (b) Irrigation Plan Requirements. Slopes required to be planted shall be provided with an approved system of irrigation designed to cover all portions of the slope and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the extent of work proposed. Specifications for devices, size and type of pipe, flow rates and precipitation rates are to be shown on the landscape plan. An approved backflow prevention device shall be installed in each irrigation system which conforms to Chapter 10 of the Uniform Plumbing Code. When a pro- posed slope requiring planting, less than 15 feet in height is situated in an area as to make hand watering possible, conveniently located hose bibs may be accepted in lieu of the required irrigation system when a hose no longer than 50 feet would be required. If the planting requirements specified in Section 5 are waived by the Building Official, the requirements specified in this Section may be waived. 3. Planting Method. Planting shall commence as soon as slopes are completed on any portion of the site and shall provide for rapid short term coverage of the slope as well as long term permanent coverage. Minimum requirements shall include: (a) Planting holes. Planting holes shall be excavated twice as wide as the diameter and 2 inches less than the depth of the root ball of the plant. The planting holes shall be backfilled with a mixture of native soil, slowly decomposing organic matter and an appropriate fertilizer. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (b) Staking. Each tree shall be staked in order to anchor the root system and to support the trunk in an upright position. Stake material shall be of adequate dimen- sion and length to support the tree. Ties used for tying the tree to the stake shall have a broad surface to minimize rubbing or girdling and have some elastic- ity. In lieu of stakes, a three wire tie -down system may be used. (c) Ground cover spacing. Ground covers are to be spaced in such a manner that 100o coverage of the planted slope will be achieved in as short a time as possible. Spacing of ground cover shall not exceed 12" O.C. unless acceptable supporting horticultural evidence recommending greater spacing is furnished to the Building Official. 4. Planting Maintenance. All vegetation planted for erosion control shall be main- tained in a healthy, vigorous condition. Maintenance of planted slopes shall include watering, weeding, and restora- tion of any plant material that may die. Slopes that are affected by the future installation of walls, fences, swimming pools or any other building must be properly replanted upon the completion of subsequent projects. 5. Bonding. A performance bond for all projects involving more than 4 residences, in an amount established by the Building Official, shall be filed with the City by the developer at the time that the landscaping plan is approved to guarantee the installation of the irrigation system and that the planting will become permanently established. The bond shall be held for a one-year period and shall be released by the Building Official upon approval of the final planting inspection. 6. Final Planting Inspection. A final planting inspection shall be required for all building sites requiring planting. For building sites not requiring a performance bond, the final planting inspection shall be approved prior to the building permit final inspection. Any required irrigation system and all planting shall be installed at the time of the final plant- ing inspection. A functional test of the irrigation may be required. For building sites requiring a performance bond, slope certification required by the next subsection shall be approved prior to the building permit final inspection. The final planting inspection shall be performed at the end of the one-year bond period. 7. Slope Certification. A site inspection shall be performed by the responsible landscape architect to assure compliance with the approved plans and to perform a functional test of the sprinkler system. Said landscape architect shall certify in writing to the Building Official that the soils, additives and TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION amendments, weed control, planting of the slopes and the installation of the irrigation system comply to the approved plans and to all the provisions of this Section. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.03 Electrical Code 8.03.010. Adoption of National Electrical Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "National Electrical Code", 1984. Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, are hereby adopted for safe- guarding persons and property from hazards arising from the use of electri- city. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "National Electrical Code", 1984 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, on file in the Community Development Department are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter. 8.03.020. Underground Wires. The following shall be added as a new Article to Chapter 1: "Article 120 - Underground Wires". 120-1 Declaration of Cause, Necessity. The City Council finds that the _ preservation and protection of the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of this City, and the public at large, requires that all poles, wires and associated structures, as defined in subsection (b) of Section 120-2 shall not be constructed, placed and installed above the surface of the ground for the following reasons: (a) Poles, wires and associated structures which are constructed above the surface of the ground are a hazard to the residents and general public in the City of La Quinta because the City is located in Seismic Zone 4, as defined by the Uniform Building Code. Because of the proximity of the City to the San Andreas Fault, which is eight miles northeast of La Quinta, and to lesser faults (the Banning Mission Creek and San Jacinto Faults), the intensity of ground shaking is expected to be significantly higher than for the general Southern California area. The Riverside County Seismic Safety Element has delineated portions of La Quinta as having a high potential for liquifaction, based on a shallow ground water table generally less than thirty (30) feet below the ground surface, the presence of relatively young, poorly consolidated soils, and the very strong to severe seismic ground shaking expected in the area. The potential for liquifaction of the underlying soils (a "quicksand" type of ground failure caused by strong ground shaking) is considered to be possibly moderate to locally high, depending upon the water table depth and the composition and density of the underlying alluvial deposits. (b) While lot sizes in the cove area of the City are considered to be legal, they were established under standards that would not be accept- able today. The minimum square footage of dwellings in that area leaves only a minimal amount of the lot for landscaping and recreation purposes. Overhead wires prevent homeowners, in many cases, from using their property to its full potential. The Imperial Irrigation District has reported TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION occurrences of death in cases where individuals have been electrocuted while maintaining landscaping (high trees). Because of the style of living in the desert, it is common for homeowners to apply for permits for swimming pools. In many cases, only small pools can be installed because of the proximity of overhead wires thus depriving property owners full use of property available to them within the legal setback require- ments. (c) Poles, wires and associated structures, which are constructed, placed or installed above the surface of the ground, are a hazard to the safety and health of operators of motor vehicles and passengers therein since they constitute encroachments which reduce and obstruct the vision of such operators and thereby preclude a reasonable response time by an operator to an emergency situation after noticing such. Said poles, wires and associated structures are a danger to fire suppression and prevention personnel, who, by reason of their jobs and duties, frequently come in close proximity thereto,particularly when using ladders, booms and cranes. The construction, placement and installation of such wires and associated structures underground will substantially reduce said hazards. (d) Said poles, wires and associated structures also create dangerous situations, causing death, injuries and property damage through fires and -- electrocution by reason of being topped, tipped and otherwise displaced by uncontrolled weather elements such as rain, wind and electrical storms. Said hazards will be substantially eliminated by the construction, place- ment and installation of said wires and associated structures underground. (e) The location of such poles, wires and associated structures above the ground surface makes them susceptible to damage, destruction, and being rendered inoperable by weather or human causation. This results in ser- vices provided thereby to be interrupted, the interrupted continuation of which is vitally needed for the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare, particularly life saving institutions such as hospitals and fire and law enforcement communication facilities. The construction, placement and installation of said wires and associated structures under- ground reduces the chances of such interruption. (f) The existence of poles, wires and associated structures above the ground is detrimental to the general welfare of the City by its blight on the natural beauty and aesthetic environment of the City, and the resulting interference with the restfulness, tranquility and pleasure of City resi- dents in viewing the natural landscape of the City. The underground installation, placement and construction of wires and associated structures will enhance and preserve the natural beauty and landscape of the City by keeping from public view such functional, but nonaesthetic, facilities. 120-2 Definitions. Whenever the following words or phrases are used in this Article, they shall have the respective meanings as stated in this section in the following definitions: (a) "Community Antenna Television System" (in this Chapter referred to for convenience as "CATV") means a system of antennas, coaxial cables, wires, wave guides, or other conductors, equipment or facilities designed, constructed or used for the purpose of providing television or FM radio service by cable or through its facilities. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION (b) "Poles, Wires and Associated Structures" means poles, towers, supports, wires, crossarms, braces, transformers, insulators, cutouts, switches, communication circuits, appliances, attachments and appurte- nances used in whole or in part for supplying, distributing or transmitting electric energy, radio signals, television signals, telegraphic signals and CATV services or any similar associated services to a building or structure and the occupants thereof, if any. (c) "Service" has the same meaning as said term is defined in the National Electrical Code, including tables thereof and the Basic Electrical Regulations of the State of California. (d) "Utility" includes all persons supplying, transmitting or dis- tributing electrical energy and service, radio signals, television signals, telegraphic signals, and providing telephone, electrical, light, radio, television, telegraphic and CATV services or any similar associated services by means of poles, wires and associated structures. 120-3 Prohibition. Except as provided in Section 120-4, no person shall construct, install or place above the surface of the ground any poles, wires and associated structures, irrespective of the use or proposed use of the structure or building to be served thereby. 120-4 Exceptions. The provisions of this article shall not apply to the following poles, wires and associated structures (in this Article referred to collectively as "utility facilities") under the circumstances as here- inafter described: (a) Utility facilities constructed, placed or installed (in this article referred to collectively as "constructed") or proposed to be constructed within six feet of the lot line of any real property for which service is being or intended to be provided by said utility facili- ties, if the sole purpose of the construction of utility facilities is to terminate overhead utility facilities; provided, however, said utility facilities may be placed at a distance further than six feet from said lot line to enable a maximum underground run of two hundred feet; (b) Surface -mounted transformers, pedestal -mounted terminal boxes, meter cabinets, concealed ducts and other appurtenances and associated equipment, which are part of and necessary for the operation of an under- ground electrical, communication, CATV, radio or telegraphic system; (c) Utility facilities installed by a utility for temporary purposes, including, but not limited to, servicing building construction projects for which valid building permits have been issued by the City, and which uses are being or proposed to be conducted in compliance with all require- ments of this code, including its Building Code, Electrical Code and Zoning Regulations; (d) Utility facilities which distribute, supply, and transmit thirty -four -thousand volts or greater of electrical energy. 120-5 Initial Obligation. The owner, lessee, tenant or occupant of a building or structure or the owner of property proposed to be developed by a building or structure has the initial obligation to comply with all the requirements of this article, and in performance of said obligation shall make the necessary arrangements with the appropriate utility for TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION the installation and construction of utility facilities so that they will be in compliance with the provisions of this article. This section is not intended to eliminate or limit the obligation of any person, including a utility, to comply at all times with all provisions of this article, but expresses the City Council's intent as to whom has the primary obligation of compliance. 120-6 Waiver. If any person believes that the application of any provi- sion of this article is impractical and will cause practical difficulties and unnecessary hardship to him or the public in general due to cerain topographical conditions, street configurations, underground obstacle, soil, water or other natural conditions which would make the underground installation of utility facilities unreasonable, said person may apply in writing to the Community Development Department for a waiver of such provision of this article. Said application shall be filed with the Community Development Department and the City Council shall consider said application no later than thirty (30) days thereafter, at which time it shall hear the Applicant's evidence in support of the application, the comments and recommendations of the City's employees and officials thereon. It may hear other parties. The City Council may grant a waiver from all or any provisions of this article after considering a specific application therefor and after making a finding that the application of the specific provision in question would be unreasonable, impractical and cause undue hardship to the Applicant or the general public. If the City Council does grant a waiver, it may impose reasonable conditions on said grant in the interest of protecting and preserving the public health, safety and general welfare. The City Council shall make its decision on the application no later than thirty (30) days after it has concluded its consideration thereof. The decision of the City Council shall be final. 120-7 Nonconformance -Termination. Any utility facility, which is not in conformity with the provision of this article as of the effective date of this ordinance, shall be considered nonconforming and may continue to be used and may be altered, enlarged, or have additions thereto in its exist- ing location without any provisions of this article being applicable there- to; provided, however, that when any building or structure to which any utility facility provides any service is enlarged or an addition is made thereto and the cost of replacing said building or structure with its addition or enlargement exceeds by fifty percent or the cost of replacing said building or structure prior to its enlargement or the addition thereto, all utility facilities which provide service to such building or structure, as described in the aforesaid proviso clause, shall be caused to comply with all provisions of this article. Also, whenever an existing electrical service is relocated or renewed on nonconforming property, or a new service is established on nonconforming property, any such relocated, renewed or new service shall be caused to comply with all the provisions of this article. -- The term "cost of replacing", as used in this section means those costs as computed by the Community Development Director or his delegated repre- sentative. In making said computation, said City Official shall use those tables and figures provided in that publication entitled "Building Standards", as published by International Conference of Building Officials, TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Whittier, California, and which is current at the time of such computations. Said tables and figures shall apply to a building which would conform to all the City and State Regulations, including the City's Building, Plumbing, Wiring, Mechanical, Fire Codes and Zoning Regulations, which are effective at the time of the computation. 8.03.030. Minimum Size of Conductive. Section 310-5 is hereby amended to restrict the use of aluminum conductor to feed main electrical panels or sub -panels. Said aluminum conductor shall have a minimum size of 1/0. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.04 Plumbing Code 8.040.010. Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Plumbing Code", including all appendices, 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, and as "IAPMO Installation Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the erection, installation, alteration, addition, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of any plumbing system. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Plumbing Code", 1982 Edition, and "IAPMO Installation Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.04.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Plumbing Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Plumbing Code", 1982 Edition, are - hereby deleted: (a) Part 1 (Administration), including Sections 10.1-10.5 and 20.1-20.14. (b) Section I-8 (Cesspools) 8.04.030. Use of Plastic Pipe in Water Systems. PB, PVC and CPVC, as well as any other plastic pipe, shall not be used for hot and cold water distribution systems within any structure. Any reference to the approved use of such materials is hereby deleted. 8.04.040. Private Sewage Disposal Systems. The design, installation, operation and maintenance of private sewage disposal systems shall be in conformance with Appendix I of the Uniform Plumbing Code and with standards specified in this Section. Where specific standards are not provided within this Title or where the Administrative Authority determines that higher requirements are necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary condition, the "Manual of Septic Tank Practice" (published by the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare), shall be used as guidelines by the Administrative Authority. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.05 Mechanical Code 8.05.010. Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Mechanical Code", including all appendices, 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, qualify of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrig- eration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat -producing appliances. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Mechanical Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.05.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Mechanical Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Mechanical Code", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Chapter 1 (Title, Scope and General), including Sections 101-107. (b) Chapter 2 (Organization and Enforcement), including Sections 201-204. (c) Chapter 3 (Permits and Inspections), including Sections 301-306 and Table No. 3-A. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.06 1 Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code 8.06.010. Adoption of Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the erection, installation, alteration, addition, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of any swimming pool, spa or hot tub plumbing system. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter. 8.06.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Part 1 (Administration) including Section 1.0-1.9 and 1.11-1.18. 8.06.030. Swimming Pool Defined. The definition of a swimming pool in Section 102 of the "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code", 1982 Edition, shall be revised to read as follows: "Swimming Pool - Any constructed or prefabricated structure used for swimming, bathing or similar purposes. 8.06.040. Fencing Requirement. Section 320 establishing requirements for fencing of swimming pools is added to read as follows: "Section 320 - Fencing. (a) Every person who owns or is in possession of any land upon which there is located a swimming pool, spa or hot tub that exceeds 18 inches in depth shall construct and maintain in good condition, completely surrounding such parcel of land or the swimming pool itself, an enclosure not less than five (5) feet in height, consisting of a fence, wall, buildings or combination thereof. (b) The enclosure shall be constructed of chain -link fencing of not less than 14-gauge and 2-inch mesh, or concrete, masonry, wood or other solid material designed to with- stand 15 pounds per square foot of uniform horizontal load, and constructed so as to discourage climbing by small children. The space between the bottom of the enclosure and the ground shall not exceed two (2) inches. All gates or doors through the enclosure shall be equipped with a self -latching device not less than five (5) feet from the ground that keeps such gate or door securely closed, or shall be securely locked at all times when the pool is not in use." TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.07 Sign Code 8.07.010. Adoption of Uniform Sign Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Sign Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the design, quality of materials, construction, location, electrification, and maintenance of all signs and sign structures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Sign Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.07.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Sign Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Sign Code", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Chapter 1 (Title, Scope and Enforcement), including Sections 101-103. (b) Chapter 3 (Permits, Fees and Inspections), including Sections 301-306. (c) Section 1401 (Temporary Signs - General). TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.08 Fire Code 8.08.010. Adoption of Uniform Fire Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Fire Code", including Appendix Chapter I -A (Life Safety Requirements for Existing Buildings), Chapter I-B (Stairway Identification), Chapter II -A (Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas), Chapter II-B (Protection of Flammable or Combustible Liquids in Tanks in Locations That May Be Flooded), Chapter II-C (Marinas), Chapter II-D (Rifle Ranges), Chapter III -A (Test Procedures for Fire Extinguishing Systems), Chapter III-B (Basement Pipe Inlets), Chapter III-C (Fire Alarm Systems), Chapter IV -A (Interior Floor Finish), Chapter V-A (Nationally Recognized Standards of Good Practice), and Chapter VI -A (Emergency Relief Venting for Fire Exposure for Aboveground Tanks), 1982 Edition, and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards", 1982 Edition, are hereby adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such "Uniform Fire Code", 1982 Edition, and the "Uniform Fire Code Standards", 1982 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Community Development Department are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.08.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Fire Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Fire Code", 1982 Edition, are here- by deleted: (a) Section 2.302 (Board of Appeals). 8.08.030. Board of Appeals. In order to provide for interpretation of the provisions of the Chapter and to hear approvals provided for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 8.01.030 shall govern. Procedures specified by Section 8.01.030(b) shall be followed. 8.08.040. Additional Permits Required. Section 4.101 (Permits Required) is modified by adding the following: "47. Controlled Access Devices. To install, use, maintain or operate any gate, barricade, or other similar device that is designed to restrict the entry, primarily of vehicles, onto private property. 48. Aircraft Operations. To take off or land any motorized type of aircraft at other than an approved flight facility or for emer- gency purposes." 8.08.50. Access for Fire Apparatus. Section 10.207 (Access Roadways for Fire Apparatus) is hereby amended by adding the following: "(g) Fire Lanes. In all locations where access for fire apparatus is subject to being reduced or restricted due to the stopping or parking of vehicles, the fire chief may designate such roadways or areas as fire lanes. Signage and/or curb marking TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION conforming to City standards shall be provided to designate said fire lanes. Violators shall be subject to citation for violation of California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1. (h) Controlled Access. Whenever access into private property, other than an individual single-family residence, is con- trolled through the use of gates, barriers, guard houses or other similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by fire apparatus in a manner approved by the Fire Chief. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a radio controlled override system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped to facilitate opening in the event of a power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall be approved by the Fire Chief. 8.08.060. Fire Flow. The second paragraph of Section 10.301(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: "Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevator tanks, water mains or other fixed system capable of supplying their required fire flow. In setting the requirements for fire flow in connection with new developments involving industrial or commercial projects, or involving residential subdivisions whereby five or more lots or parcels of land are created, the chief may be guided by the current standard published by the Insurance Services Office, "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow." In setting such requirements in connection with other new residen- tial developments in which less than five parcels of land or dwelling units are created, the minimum fire protection requirements so established shall not be less than 500 gallons per minute for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure at any given hydrant, provided however, that upon the written request of the Applicant, the chief may reduce such fire flow requirement on the condition that there be installed in each dwelling unit an automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the standards prescribed by National Fire Protection Association Standard 13D with any amendments thereto which may have been adopted by the City. - TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION conforming to City Standards shall be provided to designate said fire lanes. Violators shall be subject to citation for violation of California Vehicle Code Section 22500.1. (h) Controlled Access. Whenever access into private property, other than an individual single-family residence and similar small projects, is controlled through the use of gates, barriers, guard houses or other similar means, provision shall be made to facilitate access by fire apparatus in a manner approved by the Fire Chief. All controlled access devices that are power operated shall have a radio controlled override system capable of opening the gate when activated by a special transmitter located in emergency vehicles. Devices shall be equipped to facilitate opening in the event of a power failure. All controlled access devices that are not power operated shall be approved by the Fire Chief. 8.08.060. Fire Flow. The second paragraph of Section 10.301(c) is hereby amended to read as follows: "Water supply may consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevator tanks, water mains or other fixed system capable of supplying their required fire flow. In setting the requirements for fire flow in connection with new developments involving industrial or commercial projects, or involving residential subdivisions whereby five or more lots or parcels of land are created, the chief may be guided by the current standard published by the Insurance Services Office, "Guide for Determination of Required Fire Flow." In setting such requirements in connection with other new residen- tial developments in which less than five parcels of land or dwelling units are created, the minimum fire protection requirements so established shall not be less than 500 gallons per minute for two hours duration at 20 psi residual operating pressure at any given hydrant, provided however, that upon the written request of the Applicant, the chief may reduce such fire flow requirement on the condition that there be installed in each dwelling unit an automatic fire sprinkler system meeting the standards prescribed by National Fire Protection Association Standard 13D with any amendments thereto which may have been adopted by the City. TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.09 Housing Code 8.09.010. Adoption of Uniform Housing Code. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the use and occupancy, location and maintenance of resi- dential buildings and structures. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. 8.09.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Housing Code. The following portions of the "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Section 203 (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board). 8.09.030. References to Building Code. References made in Chapters 1, 2 and 3 of the "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, to various adminis- trative sections and chapters of the Building Code shall mean the corres- ponding sections and chapters of Chapter 8.01 of this Title. 8.09.040. Appeals Board. In order to provide for interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 8.01.030 shall govern. References to the Housing Advisory and Appeals Board in the Uniform Housing Code shall mean the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 8.01.030. Procedures specified by Section 8.01.030(b) shall be followed except where additional procedures are required by this Chapter. 8.09.050. Time Limits for Appeals. The following portions of the "Uniform Housing Code", 1982 Edition, are modified as specified: (a) Section 1101(b)(5) is amended to change the appeal time from "30 days" to "10 days". (b) The last paragraph of Section 1201(a) is amended to read as follows: "The appeal shall be filed in written form to the Building Official within 10 days from the date of service of such notice or action of the Building Official." ... TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TITLE 8 - BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Chapter 8.10 Dangerous Buildings Code 8.10.010. Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. Certain documents marked and designated as the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted for regulating the repair, vacation or demolition of buildings or structures which may endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety or welfare of the general public or their occupants. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", 1982 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, on file in the Community Development Department, are hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this Chapter. 8.10.020. Deletion of Certain Parts of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The following portions of the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", 1982 Edition, are hereby deleted: (a) Section 205 (Appeals Board). 8.10.030. References to Building Code. References made in Chapters 1 and 2 of the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", 1982 Edition, to various administrative sections and chapters of the Building Code shall mean the corresponding sections and chapters of Chapter 8.01 of this Title. 8.10.040. Appeals Board. In order to provide for interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter and to hear appeals provided for hereunder, the Board of Appeals established pursuant to Section 8.01.030 shall govern. Procedures specified by Section 8.01.030(b) shall be followed except where additional procedures are required by this Chapter. 8.10.050. Time Limit for Appeals. The following portions of the "Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings", 1982 Edition, are modified as specified: (a) Section 401(b)(5) is amended to change the appeal time from "30 days" to "10 days". (b) The last paragraph of Section 501(a) is amended to read as follows: "The appeal shall be filed in written form to the Building Official within 10 days from the date of service of such notice or action of the Building Official." STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss CITY OF LA QUINTA ) I, FRANK M. USHER, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, do hereby certify the foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 68 which was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of February 1985, not being less than five days following date of introduction. I further certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted in three (3) places within the City of La Quinta. n FRANK M. US ER, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California