§ 19.03.010. Modifications of the California Building Code.

The 2016 California Building Code adopted in Section 19.01.040 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

(1)

Delete Appendix A, B, D, E, F, J and K.

Adopt Appendix C—GROUP U-AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS

Adopt Appendix G—FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION

Adopt Appendix H—SIGNS

Adopt Appendix I—PATIO COVERS

(2)

Section 501.2 "Address Identification" is amended to read as follows:

501.2 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall have 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. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background and be reflective material. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be a minimum of: 6" inches for residential, 8 inches for commercial, and 10 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained. When required by the fire code official, complexes with multiple buildings may be required to provide directories, premises maps and directional signs. The scale, design and location of directory signs shall be approved by the fire code official and may be required to be illuminated.

(3)

Add Section 504.5 "Roof Access" is added to read as follows:

504.5 Stairway access to roof. New buildings two or more stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3- percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof or other access to the roof for emergency personnel approved by the fire code official. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Section 1011. Such stairway or other approved access shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway or access continues to the roof. Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such occupancy classification.

(4)

Add Section 711A to read as follows:

711A.1 The chief building official may waive the requirements of this chapter, in whole or in part, for specific construction projects on a case by case basis within a Fire Hazard Severity Zone when such waiver is approved by the Fire Marshal, based upon site conditions which justify a reduction in fire resistance. A Request for Code Modification Form shall be completed and the applicable fee paid for such waiver.

(5)

Delete Sections 903.2 through 903.2.11.3. Amend Sections 903.2 to read as follows:

903.2 Fire Sprinklers Where required. Unless otherwise established by the local Fire Marshal or other applicable code, an approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed per the following Tables:

TABLE 903.1—AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

Structure Type	Sprinklers Required	Description	Square footage		Requirements	Exceptions	Examples	Min. Distance between Structures and Property Lines(PL)
			Min	Max
New Construction	Yes	New buildings including mobile homes and commercial coaches	0		Throughout new buildings	See Footnote 3, 4	All new construction and dwellings	Per CBC, CRC
Residential Accessory Structure	Yes	Accessory structures as defined in CRC	1,000	3,000	No heating or cooling No living or sleeping spaces	See Footnote	One story garage, workshop, studio, residential storage bldg	50 feet from PL, 30 feet from other structures
Agricultural Accessory Structure	Yes	Accessory to agricultural operation, livestock, crops. Agricultural operations in accordance with AG LUO & CBC definition	3,000	5,000	Primary usage must be 75% livestock or crops (affidavit required)	See Footnote	One story barn or stables	100 feet from PL, 50 feet from other structures
Pole barn, Covered arena, Greenhouse	No	One story hay storage, covered riding arena, greenhouses	Unlimited if 60 feet on all sides per CBC		No employees, no public attendance and open on two or more sides	None	See description	100 feet from PL, 50 feet from other structures
Agricultural Exempt (no permit required)	No	LUO Ag Exempt & signed affidavit	0	3,000	Per Ag Exempt agreement (affidavit required)	See Title 19	Ag-Barn on Ag zoned land over 20 acres	100 feet from PL, 50 feet from other structures

 

References: CRC: California Residential Code CFC: California Fire Code CBC: California Building Code LUO: Land Use Ordinance (San Luis Obispo County)

Footnotes:

For the purpose of calculating square footage for the application of fire sprinkler requirements and fire flow requirements, the floor area shall include all combustible areas attached to the structure, including garages, patio covers, overhangs over 2 feet, covered walkways and decks.

Structures over the minimum square footage must meet all of the above table requirements and all the following requirements:

• No conditioned or habitable space,• no second stories (lofts ⅓ the floor area and open to below are allowed), • minimum two exits including one pedestrian door (side hinge swinging door), • workshops or offices limited to 10% of floor area, • dedicated fire water storage minimum of 5,000 gallons steel tank in full compliance with NFPA 1142 (see fire safety plan) if there is no community provided fire hydrant within 500 ft.,• structure complies with the California Wildland Urban-Interface Ignition Resistant Construction Requirements, • heat detectors installed in accordance with CBC linked to an audible bell mounted in the exterior of the structure. • Cannot be used as a place of employment or for public assemblage/events. • Cannot be used as a commercial building.

A single-story building or commercial coach where floor area does not exceed 1,000 square feet and the occupancy is not a Group A, E Daycare, F1 Woodworking, R, Group H, Group I occupancy or any occupancy where cellulose nitrate film, pyroxylin plastics or any hazardous materials manufactured, stored or handled in quantities in excess of Tables in CBC, CFC or within Los Osos CSD and the fire flow from a hydrant is less that 750gpm at 20psi.

Mobile/manufactured or factory built homes or commercial coaches constructed or altered on or before March 12, 2011 which were not manufactured with automatic fire sprinklers.

Automatic fire sprinklers installed at exterior locations shall be approved corrosion resistant devices when environmental or operational conditions warrant.

TABLE 903.2—AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

Occupancy or Structural Modification Type	Sprinklers Required	Description	Square Footage	Requirements	Exceptions	Examples
Alterations	Yes&hellip if	Alteration includes modifications to the structure	50% of existing floor area	Alterations, additions and remodel square footage will be considered a combined and cumulative sum of floor area	Repairs and Footnote	Interior remodels, Rehabilitation
Additions	Yes&hellip if	Additions cumulative from January 01, 2008 regardless of any change of ownership	1,000 sf or 50% of existing floor area	Alterations, additions and remodel square footage will be considered a combined and cumulative sum of floor area	none	Any addition
Additional Stories	Yes	Adding an additional story	Any	Attic/basement conversions over 1,000 sq. ft.	See Footnote	Adding/converting any habitable space above or below an existing structure
Sprinklered Buildings	Yes	Any occupancy	Any	Partially sprinklered structures not allowed	None	Any sprinklered building
Occupancy Classification Change	Yes	Change results in higher hazard or as deemed necessary by fire code official	Any	Hazard classification rating per Title 19 Table 3408.1.2	None	Detached garage, workshop or barn converted to conditioned space, guest house or commercial use
Hazardous materials inside buildings	Yes	Cellulose nitrate film or pyroxylin plastics or any hazardous materials manufactured, stored or handled in quantities in excess of Tables in CBC, CFC	Any	Building and any portion of a building must also include requirements as listed in CFC Chapter 5005.4	None	Any occupancy

 

References: CRC: California Residential Code CFC: California Fire Code CBC: California Building Code

Footnotes:

For the purpose of calculating square footage for the application of fire sprinkler requirements and fire flow requirements, the floor area shall include all combustible areas attached to the structure, including garages, patio covers, overhangs over 2 feet, and covered walkways and decks.

Alterations limited to only one of the following: replacement of exterior coverings and windows, roofing, electrical services, sewer laterals, retaining walls, or routine plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs.

Automatic fire sprinklers installed at exterior locations shall be approved corrosion resistant devices when environmental conditions warrant.

A loft open to the floor below and no more than one third of the floor area of the room below is allowed to be added without triggering sprinklers.

REPAIR is the reconstruction or renewal for the purpose of maintenance. See 105.2.2 in Title 19.20.020 and the definition of alteration in the CBC.

Mobile/manufactured or factory built homes or commercial coaches constructed or altered on or before March 12, 2011 which were not manufactured with automatic fire sprinklers are not subject to fire sprinkler requirements.

(f)

Section 905.3 "Required installations standpipe systems" is amended to read as follows:

905.3.1 Building height and area. Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of the fire department vehicle access, or where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access and in any parking structure.

A building that is greater than 20,000 square feet (1.858 m ) of floor area and greater than 18 feet (5.49 m) in height shall have a dry or wet standpipe system with a 2½ inch (64 mm) outlet at the roof near the roof access. Location of the outlet and the fire department connection to the standpipe shall be labeled and approved by the fire code official.

(g)

Section 1009.16 Stairway to roof is amended by addition thereto to read as follows:

1009.16 New buildings two or more stories above grade plane, except those with a roof slope greater than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-percent slope), shall be provided with a stairway to the roof or other access to the roof for emergency personnel approved by the fire code official. Stairway access to the roof shall be in accordance with Section 1009. Such stairway or other approved access shall be marked at street and floor levels with a sign indicating that the stairway or access continues to the roof. Where roofs are used for roof gardens or for other purposes, stairways shall be provided as required for such occupancy classification.

(h)

Add Section 3202.3.1.1 to read as follows:

3202.3.1.1 Special requirements for covered sidewalks. Covered sidewalks may be permitted by the chief building official only within the urban areas of Cambria, Cayucos, Santa Margarita, San Miguel and Templeton. In those communities, covered sidewalks are subject to the following requirements:

(1)

Covering. The permanent covering of a covered sidewalk shall not be less than 8 feet (2438 mm) above grade and shall provide at least 2 feet (610 mm) of horizontal clearance between the permanent covering and the curb line of the abutting streets.

(2)

Location of supports. The permanent covering may be supported by on-grade supports installed no closer than 2 feet (610 mm) from the curb line. In areas allowing diagonal parking, any projection on-grade less than 4 feet (1220 mm) from the curb line shall be protected from damage by vehicles in a manner approved by the chief building official.

(3)

Encroachment permit required. The permit application for a covered sidewalk shall be accompanied by an encroachment permit issued by the county engineering department, State of California or other agency having jurisdiction over the public right-of-way.

(4)

Exterior opening protectives are not required when the change of occupancy group is to an equal or lower hazard classification Table 3406.1.4.

(i)

Add Appendix Section H101.0 to read as follows:

H101.0 Signs. Compliance with other codes. The construction or installation of all signs shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Land Use Ordinance, Title 22 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, or the Coastal Zone Land Use Ordinance, Title 23 of the San Luis Obispo County Code, where applicable.

(Ord. No. 3343, § 1, 12-6-16)