Taft Municipal Code Ch. 4 Housing Code

This chapter may be cited as the TAFT HOUSING CODE. (Ord. 696-02, 10-1-2002)

That portion of the uniform housing code, 1997 edition (with appendices and standards adopted and copyrighted by the International Conference of Building Officials), as modified and amended by this chapter, is adopted by this reference into the Taft city code. To facilitate ease of use by industry and building officials, amendments, additions and modifications are made by reference to the appropriate section of the uniform housing code. (Ord. 745-07, 12-18-2007)

The following provisions of the uniform housing code, 1997 edition, are not adopted as part of the Taft housing code and shall not apply thereto:

Section 203 Housing Advisory And Appeals Board;

Section 302 Fees;

Section 303 Inspection.

(Ord. 745-07, 12-18-2007)

The following sections of the uniform housing code are amended as follows:

In cases of erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, improvement, conversion, or demolition of any building or structure for purposes of conforming with this code, a permit shall be obtained therefore, and it shall be carried out and completed and shall be subject to inspection and approval, all in accordance with the Taft city code.

Section 401 of the uniform housing code is amended by changing or adding certain definitions as follows:

A. Definitions added:

Public official shall mean any official or department referenced in Taft city code section 5-1-6, or a designated representative.

B. Definitions amended:

"Building code" shall mean the Taft building code.

"Health officer" shall mean any official or department referenced in Taft city code section 5-1-6, or a designated representative.

"Mechanical code" shall mean the Taft mechanical code, as adopted by the code of building regulations.

Section 1001 amended - Substandard Buildings.

Section 1001.1 of the uniform housing code is amended in conformity with section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code by adding a paragraph to read as follows:

A condition which would require displacement of sound walls or ceilings to meet height, length, or width requirements for ceilings, rooms, and dwelling units shall not by itself be considered sufficient existence of dangerous conditions making a building a substandard building, unless the building was constructed, altered, or converted in violation of such requirements in effect at the time of construction, alteration, or conversion.

Section 1001.5 of the uniform housing code is amended in conformity with section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code to read as follows:

All wiring, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation if it is currently in good and safe condition and working properly.

Section 1001.6 of the uniform housing code is amended in conformity with section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code to read as follows:

All plumbing, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good condition, or which may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly, and which is free of cross connections and siphonage between fixtures.

Section 1001.7 of the uniform housing code is amended in conformity with section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code to read as follows:

All mechanical equipment, including vents, except that which conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation and which has been maintained in good and safe condition, or which may not have conformed with all applicable laws in effect at the time of installation but is currently in good and safe condition and working properly.

Section 1001.15 is added to the uniform housing code in conformity with section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code to read as follows:

Inadequate structural resistance to horizontal forces.

Section 1201.1 Form Of Appeal. Paragraph 1 of section 1201.1 of the uniform housing code is amended to read as follows:

1. A heading in the words: "Before the public official".

(Ord. 745-07, 12-18-2007)