Chapter 15.06 — AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES

Editor's note— Sec. 1 of Ord. No. 821, adopted December 13, 2022, repealed Ch. 15.06, which pertained to Amendments to the California Building Standards Codes, and derived from Ord. No. 796, adopted January 23, 2020. Sec. 6 of said ordinance added Ch. 15.02 to read as herein set out.

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions, and deletions to the 2022 California Fire Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2022 California Fire Code.

Subsection 1.11.2.1.1, "Item 1" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection 1.11.2.1.1. The responsibility for enforcement of building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the Building Standards Code relating to the fire and panic safety and other regulations of the State Fire Marshal shall be, except as provided in Section 1.11.2.1.2, as follows:

The city, county or city and county with jurisdiction in the area affected by the standard or regulation shall delegate the enforcement of the building standards relating to fire and panic safety and other regulations of the State Fire Marshal as they relate to Group R-3 occupancies, as described in Section 310.1 of Part 2 of the California Building Standards Code, to the following:

1.1.

The Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative.

1.2.

The Building Official of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative.

Subsection [A] 105.5 "Expiration" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection [A] 105.5 Expiration. Operational Permits - An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed or revoked, or for such a period as specified in the permit, is not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation, tenancy and/or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued. Construction Permits - The maximum allowable length for all construction permits, as required by Section 105.7 - Required Construction Permits, is 2 years, unless otherwise noted.

Subsection [A] 105.3.2 "Extensions" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection [A] 105.3.2 Extensions. A permittee holding an unexpired construction permit shall have the right to request an extension. Such requests are required to be made to the Building Official of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative.

Subsection 105.8 "New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits" is added to read:

Subsection 105.8 New Materials, Processes or Occupancies Which May Require Permits. The Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative shall determine and specify, after giving affected persons the opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies which shall require permits, in addition to those enumerated in said code.

Subsection 106.2 "Schedule of Permit Fees" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection 106.2 Schedule of Fees. All Operational Permit, Inspection, Special Inspection, Special Operations and Plan Review fees shall be in accordance with the current schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley. Certain costs for inspections mandated by the State of California and the State Fire Marshall may be reimbursable to school districts pursuant to HSC 13146.4 Sec. 2. (SB1205.)

Subsection 109.1 "Board of Appeals Established" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection 109.1 General. Appeals shall be handled in accordance with 2022 California Building Standards Code, Part 2, Section 113 as amended by the City of Grass Valley.

Subsection 506.1 "Where Required" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection 506.1 Where Required. Where access to or within a structure and/or an area is restricted because of secured openings, immediate access is necessary for life-saving and/or fire-fighting purposes, or the structure is equipped with automatic fire sprinkler and/or fire alarm system(s) a key box shall be installed in an approved location. The key box shall be a KNOX BOX and shall contain keys to gain access as required by the fire code official.

Subsection 509.1.1 "Utility Identification" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection 509.1.1 Utility Identification. Gas meters, shutoff valves and services, electric meters, service switches, shutoff switches, services, and other utility equipment in multi-unit commercial and multi-unit residential buildings shall be clearly and legibly marked to identify the unit and/or space that it serves.

Identification shall be made in an approved manner, readily visible and shall be maintained.

Subsection 907.11 "False Alarms" is added to read the following:

Subsection 907.11 False Alarms. When any fire alarm system sounds an audible alarm or transmits an alarm to a remote location causing an emergency response by the fire department, when no emergency exists, the owner, tenant, or lessee of the premises will be charged for fire department response upon the third and all subsequent alarm activation(s) within a one-year period. The cost of the response will be in accordance with the current schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley.

Subsection 5706.2 Storage and Dispensing of Flammable and Combustible Liquids on Farms and Construction Sites, "Exception" is amended to read as follows:

Subsection 5706.2 Exceptions:

Storage in conjunction with construction projects complying with Subsection 5706.2 for which the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative has issued a permit.

Tanks used for agricultural purposes complying with Subsection 5706.2 where the need for on-site fuel is necessary for continued operations, and for which the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative has issued a permit.

Existing installations where the Chief of the Fire Department of the City of Grass Valley or an authorized representative has issued a permit for continued use.

Service stations, repair garages, oil change facilities and commercial operations which accept the return of used crankcase oil, may be permitted to have one (1) aboveground storage tank of up to a 500-gallon

capacity for the storing used crankcase oil. Storage and tank shall be in accordance with Chapter 23 and Chapter 57.

Appendix B, Subsection B107 "Automatic Fire Alarm System" is added to read as follows:

Subsection B107 Automatic Fire Alarm System. Any structure with a required fire flow of 1,500 to 1,749 gallons per minute shall have an approved fully supervised automatic smoke and/or heat detection fire alarm system installed throughout the structure in accordance with Section 907, NFPA-72 and the City of Grass Valley in the following categories:

New Structures.

Existing Structures with new construction exceeding 20% of the gross floor area.

Existing Structures as required by Chapter 11.

Exceptions:

Structures that have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed throughout the structure in accordance with Section 903, NFPA-13 and the City of Grass Valley.

One and Two-family dwellings and related accessory outbuildings.

Appendix B, Subsection B108 "Automatic Fire Sprinkler System" is added to read as follows:

Subsection B108 Automatic Fire Sprinkler System. Any structure with a required fire flow of 1,750 gallons a minute or greater shall have an approved fully supervised automatic fire sprinkler system installed throughout the structure in accordance with Section 903, NFPA-13 and the City of Grass Valley in the following categories:

New Structures.

Existing Structures with new construction exceeding 20% of the gross floor area.

Existing Structures as required by Chapter 11.

Change of occupancy classification.

(Ord. No. 821, § 5, 12-13-2022)

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions and deletions to the 2022 California Building Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2022 Building Code:

Section 105.5 "Expiration" is amended to read as follows:

Section 105.5 Expiration. Every Grading, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical permit issued by the city under this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void two (2) years after the date of issuance or if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced. Suspension and/or abandonment shall be determined by a lack of progress inspections for a period of more than 180 days since a previous passing inspection. The maximum allowable length for all permits is 2 years, unless otherwise noted. Extensions will not normally be considered. Applicants with extenuating circumstances may submit written request and a filing fee prior to the expiration of the permit to the Building Official. Such requests are required to outline extenuating circumstances that did not allow for the completion of the work as permitted.

If a permit has expired, no work can recommence until a new permit is obtained.

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions and deletions to the 2022 California Residential Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2022 California Residential Code:

Section R313.3.1.3 "Alarm Required" is hereby added and shall read as follows:

Section R313.3.1.3 Alarm required. Local water flow alarms shall be provided on all fire sprinkler systems required by this code and must be in accordance with NFPA 72, "National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code".

(Ord. No. 821, § 5, 12-13-2022)

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions and deletions to the 2022 California Electrical Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2022 Electrical Code.

Section 89.108.4.2 "Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 89.108.4.2 Fees. Subject to other provisions of law, the governing body of any city, county or city and county may prescribe fees to defray the cost of enforcement of rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Housing and Community Development. The amount of the fees shall not exceed the amount reasonably necessary to administer or process permits, certificates, forms, or other documents, or to defray the costs of enforcement. For additional information, see State Housing Law, Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Part 1.5, Section 17951 and California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, commencing with Section 6.

Section 89.108.4.2 "Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 89.108.4.2 Permit Fees. All permit fees to include Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Grading permit fees shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley.

Section 89.108.4.2.1 "Plan Review Fee" is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 89.108.4.2.1 Plan Review Fee. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Plan review fees will be in addition to building permit fees for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work and shall be established by the City's Building Division Fee Schedule established by resolution of the City Council. The plan review fee for grading shall be in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council for such fee.

(Ord. No. 821, § 5, 12-13-2022)

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions and deletions to the 2022 California Mechanical Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2022 Mechanical Code:

Section 104.5 "Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 104.5 Fees. All permit fees to include Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Grading permit fees shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley.

Section 104.3.2 "Plan Review Fee" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 104.3.2 Plan Review Fee. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Plan review fees will be in addition to building permit fees for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing work and shall be established by the City's Building Division Fee Schedule established by resolution of the City Council. The plan review fee for grading shall be in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council for such fee.

Section 107.0 "Board of Appeals" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 107.0 Board of Appeals. Refer to Title 15, Section 15.06.020 of the City of Grass Valley Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 821, § 5, 12-13-2022)

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions and deletions to the 2022 California Plumbing Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2022 Plumbing Code. The listed sections and subsections are hereby amended as follows:

Section 104.5 "Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 104.5 Fees. All permit fees to include Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Grading permit fees shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley.

Section 104.3.2 "Plan Review Fee" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 104.3.2 Plan Review Fee. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Plan review fees will be in addition to building permit fees for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work and shall be established by the City's Building Division Fee Schedule established by resolution of the City Council. The plan review fee for grading shall be in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council. Where plans are incomplete or changed to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged in accordance with the schedule established by the City Council for such fee.

Section 107.0 "Board of Appeals" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 107.0 Board of Appeals. Refer to Title 15, Section 15.06.020 of the City of Grass Valley Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 821, § 5, 12-13-2022)

Set forth below are the local amendments, additions and deletions to the 2021 International Swimming Pool Code. Chapter and Section numbers used herein are those listed in the 2021 International Swimming Pool Code The listed sections and subsections are hereby amended as follows:

Where the term International Building Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Building Code.

Where the term International Residential Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Residential Code.

Where the term International Plumbing Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.

Where the term International Energy Conservation Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Energy Code.

Where the term International Fire Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Fire Code.

Where the term International Fuel Gas Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Plumbing Code.

Where the term International Mechanical Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Mechanical Code.

Where the term NFPA 70 is used it shall be replaced with the term California Electrical Code.

Section 101.1 "Title" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Grass Valley hereinafter referred to as "this code."

Section 105.6 "Fees" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 105.6 Fees. All permit fees to include Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Grading permit fees shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley.

Section 105.6.4 "Plan Review Fee" is hereby added to read as follows:

Section 105.6.4 Plan Review Fee. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Plan review fees will be in addition to building permit fees for Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Grading permit fees and shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by resolution of the City Council of the City of Grass Valley.

Section 108.0 "Means of Appeal" is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 108.0 Means of Appeal. Refer to Title 15, Section 15.06.020 of the City of Grass Valley Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 821, § 5, 12-13-2022)