§ 18-92. Amendments.

The building code adopted in section 18-91 shall be amended as follows:

Section 112 Board of appeals is deleted in its entirety and replaced by division 2 of article II of this chapter of the code of ordinances. All references to board of appeals in the code adopted in section 18-91 shall mean and refer to the construction board of adjustment and appeals.

Section 1603.1.4 Wind design data is amended to read as follows:

The following information related to wind loads shall be shown, regardless of whether wind loads govern the design of the lateral-force-resisting system of the building structure, and regardless of structure location:

1.

Basic wind speed 150 MPH (Ultimate Design Wind Speed, V ULT)

2.

Wind importance factor, I, and occupancy category.

3.

Wind exposure B or C, if more than one wind exposure is utilized, the wind exposure and applicable wind direction shall be indicated.

4.

The applicable internal pressure coefficient.

5.

Components and cladding. The design wind pressures in terms of psf (kN/m2) to be used for the design of exterior component and cladding materials not specifically designed by the registered design professional.

Section 1609.1 Applications is amended to read as follows:

Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand 150 MPH (Ultimate Design Wind Speed, V ULT) wind loads prescribed herein. Decreases in wind loads shall not be made for the effect of shielding by other structures.

Section 1609.3 Basic wind speed is amended as follows:

The basic wind speed, in mph, for the determination of the wind loads shall be 150 MPH (Ultimate Design Wind Speed, V ULT). Basic wind speed for the special wind regions indicated, near mountainous terrain and near gorges shall be in accordance with local jurisdiction requirements. Basic wind speeds determined by the local jurisdiction shall be in accordance with Section 6.5.4 of ASCE 7 Section 26.5.1 of ASCE 7.

Section 1805.3.4 Foundation elevation is amended to read as follows:

On graded sites, not within the designated special flood hazard areas, the top of any exterior foundation shall extend above the elevation of the crown of the road a minimum of 18 inches plus or minus 2 percent. Alternate elevations are permitted subject to the approval of the building official, provided it can be demonstrated that required drainage to the point of discharge and away from the structure is provided at all locations on the site. A registered surveyor shall certify the finished floor elevation to be in compliance with this section. A copy of such certification shall be presented to the building official prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy.

Section 1805.3.4.a. Setback survey shall be added to read as follows:

A registered surveyor shall certify the building setbacks are in compliance with those established in the code of ordinances. A copy of such certification shall be presented to the building official prior to placement of foundation concrete.

(Code 1967, § 7-4.1; Ord. No. 2234, §§ 3—5, 5-26-77; Ord. No. 2601, 1-11-79; Ord. No. 2688, § 1, 6-28-79; Ord. No. 2715, § 1, 8-23-79; Ord. No. 2969, § 2, 9-11-80; Ord. No. 3023, § 1, 11-13-80; Ord. No. 3040, § 1, 11-24-80; Ord. No. 3220, § 1, 9-10-81; Ord. No. 3475, § 1, 10-14-82; Ord. No. 4023, § 1, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 4181, § 1, 6-27-85; Ord. No. 4201, § 1, 7-25-85; Ord. No. 4214, § 1, 8-13-85; Ord. No. 8151, § 3, 12-16-97; Ord. No. 9278, § 1, 12-12-01; Ord. No. 9337, § 2, 3-28-02; Ord. No. 9760, § 2, 4-8-04; Ord. No. 11,123, §§ 2—5, 5-28-09; Ord. No. 11,221, §§ 2—5, 10-19-09; Ord. No. 11,515, § 6, 12-9-10; Ord. No. 13,654 , § 9, 12-14-17)