Chapter 15.08
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
15.08.020 Violation – Penalty.
15.08.040 Safety assessment placards.
Prior ordinance history: Ords. 423 and 443.
15.08.010 Adoption.
A. The 2022 Edition of the California Building Code contained in Part 2 of Title 24, Volumes 1 and 2, of the California Code of Regulations, which incorporates and amends the 2021 Edition of the International Building Code published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II Scope and Administration, and Appendices H – Signs, I – Patio Covers, J – Grading, and P – Emergency Housing, is hereby adopted by reference as the building code of the City of Escalon for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construction, modification, repair, maintenance, demolition, use and occupancy of buildings and structures; and each and all of the regulations, provisions and terms of the code are referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as fully and completely as if set forth in this chapter. One copy of the building code shall be maintained for use and examination of the public in the office of the city clerk.
B. The following sections of the 2019 Edition of the California Building Code shall be amended as indicated:
1. Section 406.3.2.1 is amended by adding, at the end of the text of that provision, language to read as follows:
Electrical cable penetrations within attic spaces shall be enclosed in metal conduit for 30 inches on each side of the wall. Conduit ends to be bushed and fire-stopped.
2. Chapter 1, Section 109.2 is amended by adding at the end of the text of that section, language to read as follows:
Permit fees for each permit shall be as set by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. 588 § 5, 2022; Ord. 579 § 5, 2019; Ord. 560 § 5, 2017; Ord. 539 § 5, 2014; Ord. 528 § 5, 2011; Ord. 521 § 5, 2008; Ord. 370 § 1, 1992; Ord. 248 § 2, 1985)
15.08.020 Violation – Penalty.
Any violation of this chapter is declared to be an infraction, punishable on the first conviction by a fine not exceeding $100.00, and for a second conviction within a period of one year by a fine not exceeding $200.00 and for a third or any subsequent conviction within one year by a fine not exceeding $500.00. (Ord. 588 § 5, 2022; Ord. 579 § 5, 2019; Ord. 560 § 5, 2017; Ord. 539 § 5, 2014; Ord. 528 § 5, 2011; Ord. 521 § 5, 2008; Ord. 370 § 1, 1992; Ord. 248 § 2, 1985)
15.08.030 Fees.
A. Except as otherwise provided below, the fee for building permits shall be established by resolution of the city council and may be amended from time to time.
B. In addition to the public facilities and services improvement fee, established by Chapter 3.23 EMC, development impact fees are hereby established as a condition of the issuance of building permits in the city. The city council shall, by separate resolution, set forth the specific amount of the development impact fees and identify the specific public improvements to be financed thereby, describe the estimated costs of these facilities, describe the reasonable relationship between such facilities and the various types of new developments, and describe the relationship between the need for the public facilities and the various types of new developments.
C. Development impact fees shall be paid by each applicant prior to issuance of a building permit. (Ord. 588 § 5, 2022; Ord. 579 § 5, 2019; Ord. 560 § 5, 2017; Ord. 539 § 5, 2014; Ord. 528 § 5, 2011; Ord. 521 § 5, 2008; Ord. 490 § 3, 2005)
15.08.040 Safety assessment placards.
A. Intent. This chapter establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. The chapter further authorizes the building official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.
B. Application of Provisions. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the City of Escalon.
C. Definitions. Safety assessment is a visual, nondestructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.
D. Placards.
1. The following are verbal descriptions of the placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures. Copies of placards are attached as Exhibit “A” to the ordinance codified in this section.
“INSPECTED – 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” 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 – 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 or 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 individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.
2. The address and phone number for the office of the building official shall be permanently affixed to each placard.
3. 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. (Ord. 560 § 5, 2017)