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037 of 1995 - Building and Electrical Regulations0 95-1 0 95-16 SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE No. 37 of 1995 (Building and electrical regulations) AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTIONS 18.32.010, 18.32.030, 18.32.040, 18.32.100, 18.32.110, 18.36.020, 18.36.030, 18.36.040, 18.36.050, 18.36.060, 18.36.070, 18.36.080, 18.36.090, 18.36.140, 18.36.150, 18.36.160, 18.36.190, 18.36.200 AND 18.40 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE, ENACTING SECTION 18.32.030, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 18.32.020, 18.32.050, 18.32.060, 18.32.120, 18.32.120, 18.32.130, 18.32.150, 18.36.010, 18.36.130, 18.36.210, 18.52.020 AND 18.52.030 OF THE SALT LAKE CITY CODE RELATING TO BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS. Be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah: SECTION 1. That Section 18.32.010 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the adoption of aged and handicapped planning and design criteria, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 2. That Section 18.32.020 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to adoption of building code and standards, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.32.020 Building code and standards adopted. The edition of the Uniform Building Code, as adopted by the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission as the construction standard to be adhered to by subdivisions of the state (Section 58-56-4, Utah Code Annotated, or its successor section) is adopted by Salt Lake City, together with the following Chapters of the appendix to the Uniform Building Code: Chapter 3 Division IV - Requirements for Group R, Division 4 Occupancies; Chapter 11 Division I - Site Accessibility; Chapter 11 Division 11 - Accessibility for Existing Buildings; Chapter 15 Reroofing; Chapter 16 Division I - Snow -Load Design; Chapter 16 Division III - Earthquake Regulations for Seismic Isolated Structures; Chapter 31 Division II - Membrane Structure. Chapter 33 Excavation and Grading Hereafter, all references in the Salt Lake City Code to the Uniform Building Code shall mean the said edition adopted by the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission. One copy of the Uniform Building Code shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the Office of the City Recorder. SECTION 3. That Section 18.32.030 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to Uniform Building Code --Deletions and omissions, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. 2 SECTION 4. That Section 18.32.035, relating to fees, be, and the same hereby is, adopted as follows: 18.32.035 Fees. Building permit fees, plan review fees and other fees set forth in Section 107 of the 1994 edition of the Uniform Building Code shall be in the amounts indicated in said section. SECTION 5. That Section 18.32.040 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to existing occupancy conversions, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 6. That Section 18.32.050 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to nonconforming building conversion, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.32.050 UBC Appendix Chapter 3 Division V added --Nonconforming building conversion. Appendix Chapter 3 of the Uniform Building Code be, and the same hereby is amended by adding Chapter 3 Division V to create a Group R Division 5 Occupancy classification and requirements applicable to change in occupancy when nonconforming Group R Divisions 1 and 3 Occupancies undergo conversion, which shall read as follows: 3 CHAPTER 3 DIVISION V REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP R DIVISION 5 OCCUPANCIES Sec. 344. Group R, Division 5 occupancies defined. Group R, Division 5 occupancies shall be: nonconforming Group R Divisions 1 and 3 structures undergoing conversion. Sec. 345. General provisions. Because conversion changes the original anticipated ownership plan for a multi -family dwelling unit project from a single ownership into a hybrid mixture of separate ownership of dwelling units combined with collective ownership of common areas through association, etc., each nonconforming Group R Division 1 or Division 3 structure being converted into a condominium project or other type of ownership arrangement involving separate ownership of individual units combined with joint or collective ownership of common areas shall constitute a change in classification of occupancy to that of a Group R Division 5 and shall comply with basic requirements of this code and the specific requirements listed below. All work on such structures in the form of additions, alterations, or repairs shall conform to applicable standards as required by Section 3403 of this code. Where said provisions require conformity to requirements governing new buildings, the 4 applicable requirements of group R Division 1 or 3 new construction shall apply. Special Provisions and Minimum Standards. Sec. 346. Property report. Each conversion project to obtain approval shall submit two copies of a property report prepared by a licensed engineer or architect which discloses and describes: (1) * * * (2) * * * (4) * * * Said report shall certify the structure currently conforms to applicable codes or the owner shall present plans to bring the structures into conformity with applicable building codes prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy. Sec. 347. Electrical service minimum standards. Each converted dwelling unit shall have an electrical service which provides: (1) * * * (2) * * * 5 (6) * * * (7) Installation of a smoke detector conforming to manufacturer's recommendations. (8) * * * All electrical work and repair must be completed under permit and comply with applicable codes and ordinances. Sec. 348. Plumbing and water systems. (a) Plumbing system. A mechanical engineer, licensed plumbing contractor, or a licensed general contractor shall calculate and determine the capacity of the current plumbing system, including the existing and potential load in fixture units (as determined by the Uniform Plumbing Code) as part of the property report required above. All new installations or repairs must be completed under permit and shall conform to applicable plumbing codes. The entire system shall be brought up to applicable standards of this code when required by Section 3403. The impact of new installations upon the existing system shall be calculated and stated in the property report. (b) Water supply. Water piping shall be so arranged that the water supply can be turned on or off to any individual 6 fixture; provided, however, that supply piping to a single unit and building accessory thereto may be controlled by one valve. Sec. 349. Mechanical system. The mechanical system for each converted dwelling unit shall: (1) * * * (2) * * * Sec. 350. Discretion of Building official to waive minor deviations. The foregoing minimum standards are intended to be fully complied with prior to the Building Official's approval of permits, record of survey maps, plans or certificates. However, the Building Official may waive literal compliance with said standards for minor deviations and non -dangerous conditions, if the Official determines that strict compliance with the requirements of this chapter would be impractical due to the unique condition of the property, or result in an unnecessary and extreme hardship for the owner of the property. The Building Official may in such cases impose additional reasonable and equivalent conditions upon the project. SECTION 7. That Section 18.32.060 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to certificate of occupancy, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 7 18.32.060 UBC Section 109.1 amended --Certificate of occupancy. Section 109.1 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows: Sec. 109.1. Use or occupancy. No building or structure of Groups A, B, E, F, H, I, M, R and S occupancy shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building Official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided herein. 18.32.090 UBC Section 204 amended --Definitions. Section 204 of the Uniform Building Code, adopted by Section 18.32.020 of this chapter, or its successor, is amended by adding definitions of condominiums and conversions which shall read as follows: Condominium, condominium project, condominium unit. For purposes of this code, "condominium," "condominium project," and "condominium units" or "units" means property or portions thereof conforming to the definitions set forth in Section 57-8-3 of Utah Code Annotated, 1953, as amended. Conversion. "Conversion" means a proposed change in the type of ownership in a parcel or parcels of land, together 8 with existing attached structure, from single ownership of said parcel such as an apartment house or multi -family dwelling into a condominium project or other ownership arrangements involving separate ownership of individual units combined with joint or collective ownership of common areas, facilities, or elements. SECTION 8. That Section 18.32.100 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to fire sprinkler protection be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 9. That Section 18.32.110 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to earthquake regulation be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 10. That Section 18.32.120 of the Salt Lake City Code, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.32.120 UBC Appendix Chapter 35 added --Flood hazard areas. The Uniform Building Code is amended by adding a new Appendix Chapter 35, which reads as follows: Sec. 3501. Floodplain Hazard Area. For the purpose of this Chapter "Floodplain Hazard Area" shall mean those lands lying within the corporate limits of Salt Lake City as defined in subsection J of Section 18.68.020 of the Salt Lake City Code, as being located within the boundaries of 9 Flood Hazard Boundary Map as defined in said subsection J of Section 18.68.020 and adopted by Section 18.68.030 of the Salt Lake City Code. A copy of said Map and amendments is on file for public examination in the offices of the City Recorder and City Engineer. Sec. 3502. Floodplain Protection Requirements. All plans involving development, repair, substantial improvements to, or construction of building or structures within the Floodplain Hazard Area shall comply with the standards set forth in Chapter 18.68 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Floodplain Hazard Regulations. SECTION 11. That Section 18.32.130 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to excavation and grading, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.32.130 UBC Appendix Chapter 33 amended --Excavation and grading. Appendix Chapter 33 of the Uniform Building Code, relating to excavation and grading is hereby amended by deleting the text of Sections 3304 through 3318 and amending by adding a cross- reference, so Appendix Chapter 33 shall read as follows: 10 APPENDIX CHAPTER 33 EXCAVATION AND GRADING Sec. 3304 -- 3318. Said sections and their revised text are hereby deleted, having been incorporated within the text of Chapter 18.28 of the Salt Lake City Code relating to Site Development Regulations, drawing particular reference to provisions within Chapter 4 and 5 of said Development Regulations. SECTION 12. That Section 18.32.150 of the Salt Lake City Code, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.32.150 UBC Section 103 amended --Violations and penalties. Section 103 of the Uniform Building Code is amended to read as follows: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a 11 separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code is committed, continued, or permitted and upon conviction of any such violation such persons shall be punishable by a fine as provided by Section 1.12.050, or its successor, of the Salt Lake City Code. SECTION 13. That Section 18.36.010 of the Salt Lake City Code, be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.36.010 Electrical code adopted by reference. The edition of the National Electrical Code, as adopted by the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission, is adopted by Salt Lake City as the ordinances, rules and regulations of the city, subject to the amendments and exceptions thereto as hereinafter set forth in this chapter, one copy of which code shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city recorder. Hereafter, all references in the Salt Lake City Code to the National Electrical Code shall mean the edition of the National Electrical Code adopted by the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission. SECTION 14. That Section 18.36.020 of the Salt Lake City Code, defining "Reasonably safe", be, and the same hereby is, repealed. 12 SECTION 15. That Section 18.36.030 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to electrical equipment standards, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 16. That Section 18.36.040 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to wiring standards, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 17. That Section 18.36.050 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to manufacturer's rating requirements, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 18. That Section 18.36.060 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to standards for equipment and installation, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 19. That Section 18.36.070 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to evidence of compliance, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 20. That Section 18.36.080 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the sale of electrical materials and equipment, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 21. That Section 18.36.090 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to revocation of approval for certain electrical items, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. 13 SECTION 22. That Section 18.36.130 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to electrical work exceeding one hundred thousand dollars, be and the same hereby is, amended as follows: 18.36.130 Electrical work exceeding one hundred thousand dollars. When the cost of electrical work exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, electrical permit fees shall be as follows: A. Where such work is more than one hundred thousand dollars but less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars: $300.00 plus 3/10 of one percent over one hundred thousand dollars; B. Where such work is two hundred fifty thousand dollars or more: $700.00 plus 1/10 of one percent of all work at two hundred fifty thousand dollars or more. SECTION 23. That Section 18.36.140 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to Service entrance --Location and materials, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 24. That Section 18.36.150 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to Service entrance --Rating of conductors, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 25. That Section 18.36.160 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to Branch circuits for future use, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. 14 SECTION 26. That Section 18.36.190 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to Branch circuiting and aluminum conductors, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 27. That Section 18.36.200 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to Emergency lighting, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 28. That Section 18.36.210 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to violations and penalties, be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows: 18.36.210 Violation --Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation, whether acting as owner or occupant of the premises involved, or contractor, or otherwise, who violates or refuses to comply with any provisions of this title, or the National Electrical Code, as amended, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. A separate offense shall be deemed to be committed on each day an offense occurs or continues. SECTION 29. That Chapter 18.40, Energy Conservation Code, including Sections 18.40.010 and 18.40.020, Salt Lake City Code, be, and the same hereby is, repealed. SECTION 30. That Section 18.52.020 of the Salt Lake City Code, relating to the Uniform Mechanical Code, be, and the same hereby is, amended to read as follows: 15 18.52.020 Uniform Mechanical Code adopted. The edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as adopted by the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission, is adopted by Salt Lake City as an ordinance, rules and regulations of Salt Lake City subject to the amendments and exceptions thereto as hereinafter set out, one copy of which code shall be filed for use and examination by the public in the office of the city recorder. Hereafter all references in the Salt Lake City Code to the Uniform Mechanical Code shall mean the said edition adopted by the Utah Uniform Building Code Commission. SECTION 31. That Section 18.52.030, relating to water conservation equipment, is hereby renumbered as Section 17.28.060 and amended to read as follows: 17.28.060 Water Conservation Equipment. All water cooling systems having total capacities exceeding one and one-half tons per hour shall be equipped with evaporative condensers, cooling towers, spray ponds, or other approved water conservation equipment. In the event that a critical condition develops in the public water supply system, all installations not equipped to conserve water as herein provided shall be subject to immediate discontinuance on orders of the City. 16 SECTION 32. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective on the date of its first publication. Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 8 day of June , 1995. CHAI'PERSON ATTEST: CHIEF L PUTY CITY RECORDER Transmitted to the Mayor on June 9, 1995 Mayor's Action: V Approved. Vetoed. A TEST: ITI..s N Cj'7'N_/p ,F�ffi�' o. 37 of 1995. 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