Corcoran Municipal Code Ch. 1 Building Code

The city of Corcoran does hereby adopt by reference as the official building code of the city, the 2001 California Building Code part 1, part 2 volume 2, part 2 volume 2, California Historical Building Code, California Code for Building Conservation, 1997 administrative code, and the 1997 uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

Whenever any of the names or terms defined in this section are in this chapter or codes adopted herein by reference, each such term or name shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this section.

A. "City" shall mean the city of Corcoran.

B. All other names or terms shall apply to the appropriate officer, board or body of the city of Corcoran.

C. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. For such purpose he/she shall have the powers of a police officer. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this chapter shall be made by the building official. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

Fees for building permits and inspection shall be those contained in table 1-A of the 1997 uniform administrative code, and the current building valuation tables published by the International Conference of Building Officials. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

The following sections of the California Building Codes are deleted, amended, modified or superseded as indicated:

Section 106.4.1 of said Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

When the Building Official issues the permit where plans are required, he shall endorse in writing or stamp the plans and specifications "APPROVED". Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.

Section 303(b) of said Code is hereby deleted.

Section 303(f) of said Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Housing Inspections and Letters of Compliance: Upon a request for a housing inspection, the applicant shall be charged a fee of forty-seven dollars ($47.00) per hour with a two hour minimum, and a travel fee of fifty cents ($0.50) per mile each way to be paid to the Building Official to cover the cost of the housing inspection and letter of compliance.

All new construction and remodel shall incorporate into framing a drop top cord truss of 31/2" at all gable ends, using 2 x 4 outriggers at 24" O.C. on edge for overhangs exceeding 20".

(Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)

All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herein are hereby repealed, including ordinance 497; except, that this repeal shall not affect or prevent the prosecution or punishment of any person for any act done or committed in violation of any ordinance hereby repealed prior to the taking effect of this chapter. (Ord. 564, 12-3-2002)