HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #3428 ORDINANCE NO. 3428
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
AMENDING CHAPTER 17.48 OF THE HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATING TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 17.48.010 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.48,010 Adoption. There is hereby adopted by the City by reference that certain
code known as the 1998 California Electrical Code and the whole thereof, except as
hereafter provided. Such code is hereby adopted and incorporated pursuant to
Government Code § 50022.2 et seq. and Health and Safety Cod §18941.5 for the
purpose of prescribing regulations governing the installation, alteration, repair and
maintenance of all electrical installations in the City of Huntington Beach, and
repealing all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict therewith. From the date
on which this chapter takes effect, the provisions of said code, together with
amendments thereto, shall be controlling within the corporate limits of the city of
Huntington Beach.
SECTION 2. Section 17.48.030 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
repealed
SECTION 3. Section 17.48.050 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.48.050 Articles 345 and 346--Intermediate Metal Conduit and Rigid Metal
Conduit. Intermediate metal conduit and rigid metal conduit shall not be used in the
earth or ground except when the conduit(s) and its or their associated fitting(s) are
triple half-lapped with 10 mil weatherproof tape or its equivalent.
SECTION 4. Section 17.48.060 of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
17.48,060 Section 348-1 amended--Use of electrical met_allic_tubin . § 348-1 is
hereby amended to read as follows:
§ 348-1 -- Use. The use of electrical metallic tubing shall be permitted for both
exposed and concealed work. Electrical metallic tubing shall not be used: (1)
where, during installation or afterward, it will be subject to severe physical
damage; (2) where protected from corrosion solely by enamel; (3) in cinder
concrete or cinder fill where subject to permanent moisture unless protected on all
sides by a layer of noncinder concrete at least two (2) inches (50.8 mm) thick or
unless the tubing is at least eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) under the fill; (4) in
any hazardous (classified) location except as permitted by § 502-4, 503-3, and
504-20; or (5) for the support of fixtures or other equipment except conduit bodies
no larger than the largest trade size of the tubing. Where practicable, dissimilar
metals in contact anywhere in the system shall be avoided to eliminate the
possibility of galvanic action.
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Exception: Aluminum fittings and enclosures shall be permitted to be used with
steel electrical metallic tubing.
Ferrous or nonferrous electrical metallic tubing, elbows, couplings, and fittings shall
be permitted to be installed in concrete. Electrical metallic tubing used in areas
subject to corrosive influences and/or where exposed to the elements shall be
protected by corrosion inhibiting paint.
SECTION 5 This ordinance shall become effective .
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of may 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk r-
G
ity Attorney j(f
REVIEWED AND APPROVED:
INITIATED AND APPROVED:
City A ministrator
Building& Safety Director
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FriDINGS OF FACT PER 17958.7 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE BUILDING
STANDARDS CONTAINED I THE CALIFORINLA, AND UNIFORM CODES
ADOPTED BY CITY ORDINANCES NO. 3421 THROUGH NO. 3429
ORDINANCE NO. 3421 — 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
• All amendments are administrative in nature and not subject to findings.
ORDINANCE NO. 3422 —1998 CALIFOR\'IA BUILDING CODE
• Section 1900.4.4 — Amended to require minimum slab reinforcement and a vapor
barrier.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
geological conditions:
1. Much of the city is located in historical flood plain areas and is subject to high
ground water levels.
2. Many areas of the city contain soils that are expansive when subjected to
excessive moisture.
Providing a vapor barrier beneath on-grade concrete slab floors will minimize
water intrusion. Installation of minimum on-grade concrete slab reinforcement
acts to control excessive cracking.
• Section 1503 - Amended to require wood shake and wood shingle roofs to have a
minimum Class C fire-retardant rating.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
climatic conditions:
1. The city is subject to relatively low amounts of precipitation and periods of
low humidity with high temperatures.
2. The city is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as "Santa
Ana Winds" which can reach speeds approaching 80 miles per hour. -
Installation of wood shake -and shingle roofs with a minimum Class C fire-
retardant rating minimizes the spread of fire due to flying brands.
• Section 904.2 - Amended automatic fire-extinguishing system requirements to refer
to Chapter 17.56 (The Fire Code).
Finding---Refer to the Fire Code finding.
• Chapter 36 Building Security—Added to address security concerns.
This amendment addresses an issue that is not a California building standard and
is not subject to findings.
+ . Chapter 55 Methane Districts - Added to address construction on or near former oil
_ field sites.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
ieoloaical condition:
1. Many areas of the city contain currently operating or former oil fields that can
be conducive to the migration of subterranean methane gas deposits to the
surface.
Methane District Regulations reduce hazards presented from the accumulation of
methane gas by requiring appropriate testing and mitigation measures for all new
buildings located in the overlay district.
• Appendix Chapter 15, Section 1516.3(1) — Amended to limit asphalt shingle
overlays to one over existing roofing systems unless additional weight is justified by
structural calculations.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
ReoloRical condition:
1. The city is Iocated in high seismic hazard zone.
Adding significant weight to the roof of a building will adversely impact the
structure's performance when subjected to lateral loading from a seismic event.
ORDINANCE NO. 3423—1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
• Section 902 — Added to be consistent with smoke detector requirements contained in the California Building Code, Section 310.16.
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings.
ORDINANCE NO.3424 --1997 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
• There are no amendments to this code_
ORDINANCE NO. 3425—1998 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
• Section 508.1 — Amended to delete commercial kitchen hoods for minor warming
appliances in food establishments.
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings,
• Section 1027 and 1028 - Amended to be consistent with boiler requirements
contained in the California State Boiler Safety Orders. _
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings_
ORDINANCE NO. 3426—1998 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
• Section 701.1.2 — Amended to clarify where ABS and PVC drain, waste and vent
pipe can be used consistent with existing state law.
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings.
• Section 1211.7 — Amended to clarify how exposed ferrous gas piping is protected
from corrosion.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
climatic condition:
1. The city is subject to periods of extensive coastal fog and salt laden air.
Adequately protecting exposed gas piping eliminates leafs due to corroded
piping.
ORDLNANCE NO. 3427—1997 UNIFORM SWLNEVIING POOL, SPA AND HOT
TUB CODE
• Section 310.1 -- Amended to except spas and hot tubs under 750 gallons from
discharging to a sewer.
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings.
• Section 320 and 320.1 - Amended to add swimming pool and spa barrier
requirements consistent with state law. -
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings.
• Section 321 — Added to require swimming pool design to conform to the engineered
design for expansive soils unless a soil report by a registered engineer indicates
otherwise.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following _
geological conditions:
1. Many areas of the city contain soils that are expansive when subjected to
excessive moisture.
Constructing swimming pools to the design for expansive soils will eliminate
cracking and damage to these structures when expansive soils are present.
• Chapter 5 — Amended to refer to the Plumbing Code for the requirements on the
installation of gas piping.
This amendment is administrative in nature and not subject to findings.
ORDINANCE NO. 3428 —1998 CALT-ORNIA ELECTRIC CODE
• Articles 345 and 346— Amended to clarify how intermediate and rigid metal conduit
installed in the ground is protected.
Finding - The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
6eolo¢ical conditions:
1. Many areas of the city contain soils that are highly corrosive.
Properly protected conduits insure that a proper grounding path exists and
conductors are protected from damage.
• Section 348-1 — Amended to clarify how electrical metallic tubing is protected from
corrosion in exposed locations.
Finding The amendment is reasonably necessary to address the following
climatic condition:
1. The city is subject to periods of extensive coastal fog and salt laden air.
Adequately protecting exposed electrical metallic tubing eliminates failure of the
conduit due to corrosion and damage to the conductors contained therein.
ORDrgANCE NO. 3429—1997 UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE
• There are no amendments to this code.
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J1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
INTER-DEPARTMENT COMMUNICATION
HUNTINGTON BEACH
TO: Connie Brockway, City Clerk
FROM: Ross Cranmer, Director of Building and Safety
SUBJECT: Your Request for a Clarification of the July 1, 1999 Adoption Rate,`
the California Construction Codes
DATE: 5/18/99
The codes that were adopted by Council on 5/17/99 were both State Mandated and non-
mandated codes. The adoption of the 4 State Mandated Codes or the California Building,
Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Codes, are governed by the Health and Safety Code Section
18941.5 (a)(1). This section requires that the codes become effective 180 days after publication
or a later date after publication as established by the State Building Standards Commission. The
Commission published the codes on different dates in December and made a ruling that all the
codes would be enforced at the local level starting on July 1, 1999. Cities and Counties cannot
adopt the mandated codes prior to this date and this is why we adopt the codes ahead of time to
the specifieddate. The other non-mandated codes are not specifically mentioned but they contain
the administrative rules for the codes or some parts of the mandated regulations. We have always
adopted them at the same time to avoid confusion and accommodate the spirit of the law.
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Ord. No. 3428
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
1, CONME BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-off cio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing ordinance was read to said City Council
at a r.egular meeting thereof held on the 3rd day of May, 1999, and was again read to
said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 17th day of May, 1999, and
was passed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members
of said City Council.
AYES: Julien, Bauer, Garofalo, Green, Dettloff, Sullivan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harman
ABSTAIN: None
1,Connie Brockway CITY CLERK of the City of
Huntington Beach and ex-officio Clerk of the City
Council,do hereby certify that a synopsis of this
ordinance has been published in the Independent on
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In accord. a with the City Charter of said City City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
Connie Brockwav City Clerk of the City Council of the City
e Cat cEerk of Huntington Beach, California
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