O-006-13 2013 California Building Code

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I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 the California Code of Regulations (collectively "the Codes") and such other uniform codes as specified herein, with necessary amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Colton as required by its unique climatic, topographic and geologic conditions; and WHEREAS, Title 25, section 52 of the California Code of Regulations empowers the City to use its own abatement procedures so long as these procedures are equivalent to the procedures contained in Title 25 sections 48 through 70 of the California Code of Regulations, and provided such procedures provide an efficient and effective procedure for the abatement of substandard conditions with fairness to both owners and residents; and WHEREAS, the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings provides efficient and effective procedures for the abatement of substandard buildings, structures and nuisances that are fair and equitable to both owners and residents and are equivalent to the procedures contained in Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations to serve the purpose intended therein; and WHEREAS, the City held a public hearing on December 3, 2013 at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the California Building Standards Code and other uniform codes as amended herein; and WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code section 6066; and WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred; THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the Codes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions. This finding is supported and based upon the following express findings and determinations, followed by the applicable amendments: 1. The City experiences relatively low amounts of precipitation, very low humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conducive to the spread of drought conditions and fires. For example, during the summer months temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. During these months humidity is usually less than 40% and measurements of less than 10% relative humidity are not uncommon. These conditions contribute to an increased likelihood of fire. Moreover, minor fires have a greater tendency of spreading rapidly due to such conditions. Applicable Code Amendments: CBC 903.2, 903.2.1, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.2.1, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.4.1, 903.2.7, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1; CFC 23152.06300\8351650.2 - 2 -