Carpinteria Municipal Code Ch. 15.20 Building Codes

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 638, § 2, adopted July 27, 2009, amended Ch. 15.20, in its entirety, to read as herein set out. Prior to inclusion of said ordinance, Ch. 15.20 pertained to similar subject matter. See also the Code Comparative Table and Disposition List.

Those certain building codes as adopted in Section 15.08.100, are enacted as the primary building codes of the city and made a part of this Code by reference with the same force and effect as if fully set forth in this Code with the modifications set forth in Section 15.20.020.

(Ord. 560 § 3, 1999: Ord. 522 § 1, 1996: Ord. 484 § 1, 1993: Ord. 418 § 6, 1987: Ord. 377 § 1 (part), 1985)

(Ord. No. 638, § 2, 7-27-2009)

Modifications to the building codes adopted and incorporated by reference by this title shall be as follows:

A. All of the provisions of Chapter 1 (General Code Provisions) and the Appendix for Chapter 1 (Administration) shall be read in a manner which is consistent with Chapter 15.08 of this Code. Whenever there are conflicts, or wherever there appears to be a conflict between Chapter 1 or its Appendix of the California Building Code and Chapter 15.08 of this Code, the provisions which are more strict or which set the higher standard shall prevail.

B. Section 101.4.8 is added to read as follows:

"101.4.8 Post Damage Assessment. This section established standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The section further authorizes the Building Official and his/her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

101.4.8.1 Application of Provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Carpinteria. The City Council may extend the provisions as necessary.

101.4.8.2 Definition. Safety assessment is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for purpose of determining the condition for continued use or occupancy.

101.4.8.3 Placards. The following are verbal descriptions of the official placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures.

INSPECTED (Green) - Lawful Occupancy Permitted is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

RESTRICTED USE (Yellow) - is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restrictions on continued occupancy.

UNSAFE (Red) - Do Not Enter or Occupy is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Buildings or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstance except as authorized in writing by the Building Official, or his/her authorized representative. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order.

The placard must note in general terms the type of damage encountered, the Municipal Code section violated and the following text: The City of Carpinteria, 5775 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (805) 684-5405

Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by an authorized representative of the Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section."

C. Sections 105.1.3 and 105.1.4 are added to read as follows:

"105.1.3 Paving and Striping. Building permits shall be required for all paving, re-paving (including slurry coating), striping, re-striping, signage, and re-signage of parking spaces in parking lots and structures. Accessible parking spaces, access aisles, and signage shall be provided that meets currently adopted codes.

105.1.4 Demolition Permits. Building permits shall be required to demolish any building, portion of a building, or structure within the City of Carpinteria and shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. The applicant shall ensure all utility connections have been removed by the appropriate utility providers, except such utility services that are approved for use in connection with the work of the demolition. The applicant shall provide verification from the utility providers that utility service has been disconnected.

2. The applicant shall obtain clearance from the Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District for all commercial demolition, renovations and alterations.

3. All resulting building debris, trash, junk, vegetation, dead organic matter, rodent harborage, or combustible material that constitutes a threat to life, health, or property, or is detrimental to the public welfare or which may reduce adjacent property value shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days after the demolition of the structure.

4. All demolition debris must be managed and handled in accordance with the City's Environmental Services Division regulations and guidelines."

D. Section 105.3 is amended to read as follows:

"105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the Community Development Department for that purpose.

A. Such application shall:

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.

2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.

3. Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.

4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required in Section 107.

5. State the valuation of the proposed work.

6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized agent.

7. Give such other data and information as required by the building official.

B. Permit issuance:

To ensure that adequate resources are available to correct errors in workmanship that effect adjacent units, buildings with more than two dwelling units and all non-residential buildings must have the permit issued to an appropriate state licensed contractor in accordance with the provisions of California State Law.

E. Section 107.1.1 "Licensed Architect Required" is added to read as follows:

107.1.1 Licensed Architect Required. All permit applications and construction documents for multi-family residential buildings of greater than 2 units and non-residential projects with construction valuations greater than 20% of the current building value shall be reviewed for consistency and compliance and submitted with the seal and signature of a State licensed architect unless specifically allowed to do otherwise by the Building Official."

F. Section 107.2.9 "Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Approval" is added to read as follows:

"107.2.9 Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Approval. Building permit applications and the associated construction drawings that include a CASp certification per State Civil Code Section 55.53 and include the following statement, signed by a State licensed CASp, will receive an expedited plan review of Chapters 11A and 11B by the City:

"I, (CASp- Full Name), have inspected the property and provided the property owner with a report in accordance with California Civil Code Sections 55.51-55.545. I have reviewed: ? The prior 3-years of "adjusted construction cost", as defined in this code, for this parcel, and ? These construction plans and documents for the project submitted under City permit (PERMIT #) for compliance with the State Title 24, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapters 11A and/or 11B I find these plans and documents to be, to the best of my knowledge, in compliance the applicable State access compliance standards.

Signature: ___________ Date: ________

CASp #: ___________"

G. Section 109.2 is amended to read as follows:

"109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees shall be established, become effective and be applied to applications, plan checks and permits as approved by City Council Resolution or Ordinance."

H. Section 114 is amended to include 114.5 to read as follows:

"114.5 Notice of non-compliance. Whenever the Building Official determines that work has been done without the required permit, or has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of this Code, the Building Official may record a Notice of Noncompliance with the office of the County Recorder and shall notify the owner of the property of such action. The Notice of Noncompliance shall describe the property, shall set forth the noncomplying conditions, and shall state that the property owner has been so notified.

The Building Official shall submit a Notice of Compliance to the County Recorder when it is determined that noncomplying conditions have been corrected or removed. A fee as set forth in the City User Fees Resolution will be charged to the property owner for submittal of a Notice of Compliance.

(Ord. 560 §§ 4, 5, 1999; Ord. 522 § 2, 1996; Ord. 484 § 2, 1993; Ord. 418 § 7, 1987: Ord. 377 § 1 (part), 1985)

(Ord. No. 638, § 2, 7-27-2009; Ord. No. 736, § 3, 2-10-2020)