San Mateo Municipal Code Ch. 23.08 Building Code

(a) Codes published in two volumes by the International Code Council, entitled California Building Code, 2016 Edition, Sections 3109, 3301 through 3308 and Appendix C, as adopted and as amended by the State of California, hereinafter collectively called the "Building Code," are adopted as the rules, regulations, and standards within this City as to all matters therein contained, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. The following sections are not adopted:

(1) Sections 105.2 items 1 through 13 are not adopted. Instead, Chapter 23.06 (Administration) applies to this chapter.

(b) No section of the Building Code shall impose a mandatory duty of enforcement on the City, or on any officer, official, agent, employee, board, council or commission thereof. Instead, if any section purports to impose a mandatory duty of enforcement, that section shall invest the City, and the appropriate officer, official, agent, employee, board, council or commission with discretion to enforce the section, or not to enforce it.

(c) A copy of the Building Code shall at all times be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.

prior code § 161.01

See Section 23.28.110 Address Identification.

See Section 23.28.120 Address Identification – Multi-Tenant Buildings.

See Section 23.28.130 Address Identification – Rear Addressing.

See Sections 23.28.160 through 180 for Fire Sprinkler Requirements.

See Section 23.28.200 for Standpipe Systems.

The roof covering or roofing assembly on any structure regulated by this code shall be minimum Class B fire retardant as specified in Table 1505.1 and as classified in Section 1505. TABLE 1505.1 Minimum Covering Classification for Types of Construction.

Section 1705.3 is amended to read as follows:

The special inspections and verifications for concrete construction shall be as required by this section and Table 1705.3. Exception: Special inspections shall not be required for:

(1) Isolated spread concrete footings of buildings three stories or less above grade plane that are fully supported on earth or rock, where the structural design of the footing is based on a specified compressive strength, f'c, no greater than 2,500 pound per square inch (psi) (17.2 Mpa).

1905.1.8 ACI 318 Section 14.1.4. Delete ACI 318, Section 14.1.4, and replace with the following:

Section 3109.1 is amended to read as shown below:

Section 3109.1 General.

Swimming pools shall comply with the requirements of Sections 3109.2 through 3109.6 and other applicable sections of this code. Section 3109.1.1 Location. A swimming pool may be placed or constructed in any of the required yard areas provided the pool is constructed at ground level and provided the following setbacks are maintained:

(a) For single-family dwellings, the inside face of the pool shall not be less than four feet from any property boundary of the lot or parcel on which the pool is located.

(b) For multifamily dwellings, the inside face of an outdoor pool shall be not less than twenty feet from any property boundary. Indoor swimming pool structures for multifamily dwellings shall also be subject to the setback requirements for accessory buildings, as designated in Chapter 27.70 of the Zoning Code, with the exception that the minimum clearance of 4 feet to the property line and 5 feet to surrounding buildings shall still apply.

(c) No portion of a swimming pool may be constructed in any public utility easement or drainage easement or utility right-of-way. There shall be not less than five feet of open space between the inside face of the pool and any structure.

(d) No part of a swimming pool (water area) shall be located or constructed directly under permanently-installed electric power lines. Pools shall be located in such a manner that overhead conductor clearances meet the requirements of the Electrical Code, Chapter 23.12 of the San Mateo Municipal Code. No pool shall be constructed in any location that violates any State law or Public Utility Commission rules for location in relation to electric power lines, service drops and/or communication lines.

(e) Swimming pools located on slopes must comply with setback requirements as prescribed in chapter 23.40 of the Site Development Code.

Section 3109.4.1 is amended as follows:

Barrier height and clearances. The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches above grade measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool. The vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the barrier shall not be greater than 2 inches (51 mm) measured on the side of the barrier faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the structure is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at the ground level or mounted on top of the pool structure, and the vertical clearance between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier shall not be greater than 4 inches (102 mm).

Section 3109.6 is added as follows:

Pool Equipment Enclosure. Pumps and other swimming pool equipment which produce sound above the level of 35 dba shall not be located within twenty-five feet of any neighboring property unless such equipment is enclosed in an enclosure that will reduce the sound at the property line to a level of 35 dba or less. Swimming pool heaters need not be enclosed in a pool equipment enclosure.