Chapter 12.08
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
Sections:
12.08.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter 1 amended.
12.08.020 Section R311.7.4.1 of Chapter 3 amended.
12.08.030 Section R403.1.3 of Chapter 4 amended.
12.08.040 Section R602.10.2.1.1 of Chapter 6 added.
12.08.050 Table R602.10.1.2(2) of Chapter 6 amended.
12.08.010 Section R105.2 of Chapter 1 amended.
Section R105.2 of Appendix Chapter 1 of the California Residential Code is amended as follows:
Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance of the City of Menlo Park. Permits will not be required for the following:
1. Detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage or garden sheds or similar uses, provided the height does not exceed 64 square feet, and the structure complies with Section 16.68.030, Accessory buildings and/or structures, of the City of Menlo Park Municipal Code.
2. Wood fences not over seven feet high.
3. Oil Derricks.
4. Retaining walls which are not over two feet high measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II, or III liquids.
5. Detached free-standing water tanks supported directly on a concrete foundation at grade if the capacity does not exceed 500 gallons and the height above grade does not exceed six feet and the height to width ratio does not exceed two to one.
6. Platforms, walks, and driveways not more than 12 inches above grade and not over any basement or story below.
7. Painting, papering, carpeting, and similar finish work.
8. Temporary television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R Division 3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 Gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings not exceeding 120 square feet as measured at the supports or nine feet in height as measured from existing natural grade to the top of the highest structural member, guard rail, or appendage.
12. Windows awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R Division 3 occupancy when projecting not more than 36 inches.
13. Nonfixed and moveable fixtures, cases, racks, counters, and partitions not over five feet nine inches in height.
Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work done in a manner in violation of the provisions of these codes or any laws or ordinances of the city of Menlo Park. (Ord. 973 § 5 (part), 2010).
12.08.020 Section R311.7.4.1 of Chapter 3 amended.
Section R311.7.4.1 of Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code is amended as follows:
Riser Height. The maximum riser height shall be 7 3/4 inches (196 mm) and 4 inches (102 mm) minimum. The riser shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The greatest rise height within any flight of stairs shall not exceed the smallest by more than 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
(Ord. 973 § 5 (part), 2010).
12.08.030 Section R403.1.3 of Chapter 4 amended.
Section R403.1.3 of Chapter 4 of the California Residential Code is amended as follows:
Seismic reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, as established in Table R301.2(1), shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing.
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2 where a construction joint is created between a concrete footing and a stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing, have a standard hook and extend a minimum of 14 inches (357 mm) into the stem wall.
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2 where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook.
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings which are three stories or less in height and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.
(Ord. 973 § 5 (part), 2010).
12.08.040 Section R602.10.2.1.1 of Chapter 6 added.
Section R602.10.2.1.1 of Chapter 6 of the California Residential Code is added as follows:
Limits on Methods GB and PCP. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, Method GB is not permitted for use as intermittent braced wall panels, but gypsum board is permitted to be installed when required by this Section to be placed on the opposite side of the studs from other types of braced wall panel sheathing. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single family dwellings and accessory structures.
(Ord. 973 § 5 (part), 2010).
12.08.050 Table R602.10.1.2(2) of Chapter 6 amended.
Table R602.10.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to add footnote “d”:
TABLE R602.10.1.2(2)a,b,c,d
d. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, and D2, Method GB is not permitted and the use of Method PCP is limited to one-story single family dwellings and accessory structures.
(Ord. 973 § 5 (part), 2010).