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BUILDING REGULATIONS
Title 7
BUILDING REGULATIONS*
Division 72 General
Chapter 72-2 Building Inspection Department
Sections:
72-2.001
72-2.003 Functions.
Chapter 724 Application and Scope
Sections:
72-4.002
72-4.004
72-4.006
72-4.008
72-4.010
Department and director.
Generally.
Agricultural construction.
Property being annexed to a city.
Building alterations.
When plans and inspection not
required.
Chapter 72-6 General Provisions
Sections:
72-6.002
72-6.004
72-6.006
72-6.008
72-6.010
72-6.012
72-6.014
72-6.016
Reference to officials in adopted
codes.
Fees-Deposit or bond.
Misrepresentations in permit applica-
tion.
Permit not approval of violations.
Expiration of permit.
Refunds.
Stop work orders.
Right of entry.
*For the statutory provisions relating to the "State Housing Law," defining the
scope of such law and stating type of housing to which it applies, see Health &
Saf. C. ~ 17910 ff and ~ 17950. For the provision describing the nature and
duties of the local appeals board under the Housing Law, see Health & SaL C. S
17920.5. For the statutory provision adopting the Uniform Housing Code, the
Uniform Building Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform Mechanical
Code and the National Electrical Code as part of the State Housing Law, see
Health & Saf. C. ~ 17922. For the statu tory provisions reserving fire zone
regulations, building setback requirements, rear yard requirements and property
line requirements to the local jurisdictions concerned, see the same section. For
the statutory provisions authorizing alternate materials and methods of
construction, see Health & Saf. C. ~ 17923. For the provisions authorizing local
regulations which impose restrictions equal to or greater than those imposed by
statute, see Health & Saf. C. ~~ 17951 and 17952. For the statutory provisions
requiring the county officer who is responsible for the enforcement of the
county police, fire and health regulations to enforce all of the provisions of the
State Housing Law outside the territorial limits of any cities in the county, see
Health & Saf. C. ~~ 17960 and 17963. For the statutory provisions allowing
counties to contract for enforcement assistance with the State Department of
Housing, see Health & Saf. C. ~ 17966. For the statu tory provisions concerning
the authority to enter premises for inspection and prevention of violations of the
building code and the limitations on such authority to enter, see Health & Saf.
C. ~~ 17970 - 17972.
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72-6.018 State contractor license required.
72-6.020 Abatement procedure.
72-6.022 Disconnection of utility service.
72-6.023 Withhold permit.
72-6.024 Liability of county.
72-6.026 Enforcement of state law.
Division 74 Uniform Building Code
Chapter 74-1 Adoption
Sections:
74-1.002 Adoption.
Chapter 74-3 Modifications
Article 74-3.1 General and UBC ~ 103
Sections:
74-3 .1 01 General.
74-3.103 UBC Sec. 103, scope.
Article 74-3.2 UBC Chapter 2
Sections:
74-3.201
Article 74-3.3
Sections:
74-3.303
74-3.305
74-3.309
74-4.311
Article 74-3.5
Sections:
74-3.501 UBC Sec. 503(d), fire ratings.
Article 74-3.26 UBC Chapter 26
Sections:
74-3.2601 UBC Sec. 2623, concrete.
Article 74-3.29 UBC Chapter 29 .
Sections:
74-3.2901 UBC Sec. 2907(d), footings.
Article 74-3.38 UBC Chapter 38
Sections:
74-3.3801
UBC Sees. 201,202,204 and 205
deleted.
UBC Chapter 3
UBC Sec. 302(b), plans.
UBC Sec. 302(c), information.
UBC Sec. 304, fees.
UBC Sec. 305(a), inspections.
UBC Chapter 5
74-3.3803
74-3.3805
UBC Sec. 3802(b)6A, automatic
sprinkler systems.
UBC Sec. 3806, fire.
UBC Sec. 3807, horizontal dry line
system requirements.
UBC Chapter 47
Article 74-3.47
Sections:
74-3.4701
UBe Sec. 4711(a), walls.
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Chapter 74-6 Permits, Drainage, and Streets
Sections:
74-6.002
74-6.004
74-6.006
Required for lateral earth support.
Drainage facility requirements.
Construction within future street
boundaries.
Agreement on grades, sidewalks, and
curbs.
Division 76 Uniform Electrical Code
Chapter 76-2 General
Article 76-2.2 General
Sections:
76-2.202 Title and purpose.
76-2.204 Operative date.
Article 76-2.4 Dermitions
Sections:
76-2.402 General.
76-2.404 Inspector.
76-2.406 Approved.
76-2.408 One family dwelling unit.
76-2.410 Electrical equipment.
76-2.416 Electrical work.
76-2.418 Concealed equipment.
76-2.420 Exposed equipment.
Article 76-2.6 Scope of Application, Exception
Sections:
76-2.602
76-2.604
76-2.606
76-2.608
Article 76-2.7
74-6.008
Sections:
76-2.702
76-2.704
76-2.706
76-2.708
76-2.710
76-2.712
76-2.714
General.
Moved buildings.
Existing electrical work.
Public utilities.
State Codes and Orders Adoption and
Ap.plication
Part 3, Title 24, C.A.C.-Adoption.
Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.A.C.-Adop-
tion.
Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.A.C.-Appli-
cation to industry.
Chapters 3 and 5, Title 25, C.A.c.-
Adoption.
Chapters 3 and 5, Title 25, C.A.C.-
Application.
P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128-
Adoption.
P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128-
Application overhead and under-
ground.
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P.U.C. generally.
High Voltage Safety Orders-Adop-
tion.
Article 76-2.8 Enforcement
Sections:
76-2.802
76-2.804
Article 76-2.10
Sections:
76-2.1002 General safety.
76-2.1004 Approved equipment.
76-2.1010 Furnaces and basements.
76-2.1012 Boat docks.
76-2.1014 Public nuisance lighting.
76-2.1016 Floating structures.
Chapter 764 Inspections
Article 764.2 New Work
Sections:
764.202 Inspection.
764.204 Correction notice.
76-4.206 Other violations.
76-4.208 Notice to inspect.
76-4.210 Types completed before inspection.
76-4.212 Time of service.
76-4.214 No change after inspection.
Article 76-4.4 Existing Work
Sections:
76-4.402 Generally.
Chapter 76-6 Connections
Article 76-6.2 Connections to Installations
Sections:
76-2.716
76-2.718
76-6.202
76-6.204
76-6.206
76-6.208
Article 76-6.4
Inspector.
Exceptions allowable.
General Requirements
Inspector's approval required.
Unlawful reconnections.
Power companies notify inspector.
Unlawful wiring, electric fences,
warning.
Temporary Construction Power and
Temporary Connections
Sections:
76-6.402 Required conditions.
Chapter 76-8 Permits
Article 76-8.2 General
Sections:
76-8.202
76-8.204
76-8.206
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Required.
Inspector issues.
Permit only to contractor or owner.
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Article 76-8.4 Application for Permit
Sections:
76-8.402
76-8.404
76-8.406
76-8.408
Application.
Required information.
Issuan ce.
Late application, penalty-
Emergencies.
Annual permits.
76-8.410
Chapter 76-10 Fees
Articles 76-10.2 General
Sections:
76-10.202 Fees required.
76-10.204 Cash payment.
76-10.206 Deposit or bond.
76-10.208 Estimating deposits.
-76-10.210 Minimum deposit and fee.
76-10.212 Refunds.
76-10.214 Uncompleted work, old work fees.
Article 76-10.4 Unit Fees
Sections:
76-10.402
76-10.404
76-10.406
New dwellings.
Swimming pool.
Storable swimmming pools, hot tubs
and decorative fountains.
Temporary power poles.
Restore service.
Air conditioning.
Investigation with report.
Low voltage, protective, security,
signal and communication circuits.
Mobile home and trailer parks.
Solar heating and/or cooling system
installations.
Dwelling unit landscape lawn water-
ing systems.
76-10.424 Temporary open air sales lots and
decorative lighting.
Electric signs and outline lighting.
Addition and alteration to dwelling
units.
Article 76-10.6 Fee Schedule
Sections:
76-10.602
76-10.604
76-10.606
76-10.408
76-10.410
76.10.412
76-10.414
76-10.416
76-10.418
76-10.420
76-10.422
76-10.426
76-10.428
General.
Commercial or industrial.
Dwelling units (one, two and multi-
family).
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76-10.608 TV antenna systems.
76-10.610 Landscape lawn watering system.
Chapter 76-12 National Electrical Code
Article 76-12.2 Adoption and Application
Sections:
76-12.202 Adoption.
76-12.204 Application.
Article 76-12.4 Modifications
Sections:
76-12.402
76-12.404
General terminology.
1978 National Electrical Code modi-
fications.
Division 78 Uniform Plumbing Code
Chapter 78-1 General
Article 78-1.1 Title and Scope
Sections:
78-1.101
78-1.103
Article 78-1.3
Sections:
78-1.301
78-1.303
78-1.305
78-1.307
Article 78-1.5
Sections:
78-1.501
78-1.503
78-1.505
78-1.507
78-1.509
Article 78-1.7
Sections:
78-1.701 Permit invalid if fee unpaid.
78-1.703 Double fees for delayed permit.
78-1.705 Pay, deposit.
78-1.707 Refunds.
78-1.708 Unit fees.
78-1.709 Estimated fees.
78-1.711 Fee schedule for estimated fees.
Chapter 78-3 Uniform Code Adopted and Modified
Article 78-3.1 Adoption and Application
Sections:
78-3.101
78-3.103
(Contra Costa County S,81)
Title.
Application and scope.
Administra tion
Administrative authority.
Duties and powers.
Right of entry.
Dangerous and insanitary construc-
tion.
Permits
Permit required.
Work not requiring permit.
Application for permit.
Issuance.
Permit only to contractor or owner.
Fees
Adoption.
Application.
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Article 78-1.7 Fees
Sections:
78-1.701 Permit invalid if fee unpaid.
78-1.703 Double fees for delayed permit.
78-1.705 Pay, deposit.
78-1.707 Refunds.
78-1.709 Unit fees.
78-1. 711 Estimated fees.
78-1.713 Fee schedule for estimated fees.
Chapter 78-3 Uniform Code Adopted and Modified
Article 78-3.1 Adoption and Application
Sections:
78-3.101
78-3.103
Article 78-3.3
Sections:
78-3.301 Terminology.
78-3.303 UPC Sec. 203, copper tubing.
Adoption.
Application.
Modifications
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Article 78-3.3 Modifications
Sections:
78-3.301
78-3.303
78-3.305
Terminology.
UPC Sec. 203, copper tubing.
UPC Sec. 318, inspection and
testing.
UPC Sec. 406, cleanouts.
UPC Sec. 409, drainage.
UPC Sec. 906, special fixtures.
UPC Appendix C, minimum plumb-
ing facilities.
78-3.317 UPC Appendix G, swimming pools.
Division 71 0 Uniform Mechanical Code
Chapter 710-1 General
Article 710-1.1 Title and Scope
Sections:
710-1.101 Title.
Article 710-1.3 Fees
Sections:
710-1.301 Permit invalid if fee unpaid.
710-1.303 Double fees for delayed permit.
710-1.305 Pay, deposit.
710-1 .307 Refunds.
710-1.308 Unit fee.
710-1.309 Estimated and minimum fees.
710-1.311 Fee schedule.
Chapter 710-2 Adopting UMC
Sections:
710-2.002 Adoption.
Chapter 7104 Modifications
Article 71 04.1 General
Sections:
7104.1 01 General.
Article 7104.2 UMC Chapter 2
Sections:
7104.202
7104.204
78-3.307
78-3.309
78-3.313
78-3.315
UMC Sec. 201(f), liability.
UMC Sees. 202 and 203, violations,
appeals.
Article 7104.3 UMC Chapter 3
Sections:
7104.301
7104.303
7104.305
7104.307
UMC Sec. 302(c), permit
applications.
UMC Sec. 302(d), permittees.
UMC Sec. 303, revocation,
expiration penalties.
UMC Sec. 304, fees.
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7104.309 UMC Sec. 307, approval certificate.
Article 710-4.4 UMC Chapter 4
Sections:
7104.401 UMC Sec. 420, ready access.
Article 710-4.21 UMC Chapter 21, Appendix B
Sections:
7104.2103 UMC Appendix B, boilers.
Division 712 Uniform Housing Code
Chapter 712-2 Adoption
Sections:
712-2.002 Purpose and fIndings.
712-2.004 Generally.
Chapter 712-4 ModifIcations
Sections:
7124.002
7124.004
Generally.
Section 201 (d) added-Occupant
responsibilities.
712-4.006 Section 202 amended-Substandard
buildings.
Section 203 deleted.
Section 401 amended-Definitions.
Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
deleted.
Division 714 House Moving
Chapter 714-2 Defmitions
Sections:
714-2.002 Generally.
714-2.004 Applicant.
714-2.006 Building inspector.
714-2.008 Permit.
714-2.010 Structure.
Chapter 7144 Permits
Article 7144.2 Required
Sections :
7144.202 Moving structures.
714-4.204 Abandoned vehicle use.
Article 7144.4 Application
Sections:
7144.402
714-4.404
7144.406
712-4.008
7124.010
7124.012
7144.408
7144.410
7144.412
7144.414
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Application-General requirements.
Applica tion -Con ten ts.
Application-Fee for investigation
and report.
Application -Plan requirements.
Application -Processing.
Application -Planning department
approval.
Application-Approval by director of
public works.
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7144.416 Application-Action by building
inspector.
Article 7144.6 Performance Bond
. Sections:
7144.602 Performance bond-Required.
Article 714-4.8 Appeal
Sections:
7144.802 Appeal-Filing.
7144.804 Appeal-Proceedings.
Chapter 714-6 Enforcement
Article 714-6.2 Required Alterations and Improve-
ments
Sections:
714-6.202 Alterations and improvements-
Completion time.
Article 714-6.4 Nuisance Abatement
Sections:
714-6.402 Public nuisance-Declaration.
714-6.404 Public nuisance-Petition for hearing.
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714-6.406 Public nuisance-Notice of hearing.
714-6.408 Public nuisance-Abatement jurisdiction.
714-6.410 Public nuisance-Abatement expenses-
Property lien.
Article 714-6.6 Penalty
Sections:
714-6.602 Penalty-Designated.
Division 716 Grading
Chapter 716-2 General Provisions
Article 716-2.2 Title and Scope
Sections:
716-2.202 Title.
716-2.204 Scope.
Article 716-2.4 Definitions.
Sections:
716-2.402 Definitions generally.
716-2.404 Approved soil testing agency.
716- 2.406 Bedrock.
716- 2.408 Building official.
716- 2.410 Building pad.
716-2.412 Civil engineer.
716- 2.414 Compaction.
716-2.416 County specifications.
716- 2.418 Critically expansive soil or other
soil problems.
716- 2.420 Engineering geologist.
716-2.422 Engineering geology.
716-2.424 Fill.
716-2.426 Grade and grading.
716-2.428 Natural grade.
716-2.430 Quarry.
716-2.432 Rough grade.
716-2.434 Site.
716-2.436 Soil engineer.
Article 716-2.6 Prohibited Actions
Sections:
716-2.602 Prohibited action-Work without permit.
716-2.604 Prohibited action-Grading.
716- 2.606 Prohibited action -Water obstruction.
716-2.608 Prohibited action-Levee work.
716- 2.610 Prohibited action-Construction in
public rights-of-way.
Article 716-2.8 Administration
Sections:
716-2.802 Administration-Authority.
716- 2.804 Admini!)tra tion -Interpretation.
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Article 716-2.10. Remedies and Appeals
Sections:
716-2.1002 Remedies-Abatement of hazards.
716- 2.1004 Remedies-Civil action.
716- 2.1 006 Remedies-Appeals.
Chapter 716-4 Permits
Article 716-4.2 Required
Sections:
716-4.202 Required-Generally.
716-4.204 Required-Minor grading excepted.
716~4.206 Required-Types of grading excepted.
716-4.208 Required -Other exceptions.
Article 716-4.4 Applications
Sections:
716-4.402 Applications-Written.
716-4.404 Applications-Site description.
716-4.406 Applications-Name and address of
person involved.
716-4.408 Applications-Plans and specifications.
716-4.41 0 Applications-Estimated cost.
716-4.412 Applications-Signature of applicant.
716-4.414 Applications-Other information.
Article 716-4.6 Plans and Specifications
Sections:
716-4.602 Plans and specifications-Required.
716-4.604 Plans and specifications-Contents.
716-4.606 Plans and specifications-Requirements.
716-4.608 Plans and specifications-Statements required.
Article 716-4.8 Reports
Sections:
716-4. 802 Reports-Engineering geological.
716-4.804 Reports-Soil.
716-4.806 Reports-Review.
Article 716-4.10 Fees
Sections:
716-4.1002 Fees-Generally.
716-4.1 004 Fees-Filing.
716-4.1006 Fees-Permit.
716-4.1008 Fees-Permit amendment.
716-4.1010 Fees-Permit transfer.
716-4.1012 Fees-Penalty.
716-4.1014 Fees-Site investigation and evaluation.
716-4.1016 Fees-Refunds.
Article 716-4.12 Performance Bond
Sections:
716-4.1202 Performance bond -Required.
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Performance bond-Amount.
Performance bond -Conditions.
Performance bond-Term.
Performance bond-Notice of default.
Performance bond-Duty of surety.
Performance bond-Disposition of cash
bond.
716-4.1216 Performance bond-Right of entry of
building official.
Article 716-4.14 Additional Requirements
Sections:
716-4.1402 Plan checking.
716-4.1404 Limitation by application.
716-4.1406 Jurisdiction of other agencies.
716-4.1408 Time limits.
716-4.1410 Approval conditions.
716-4.1412 Indemnity clause required.
716-4.1414 Approval of application.
716-4.1416 Rejection of application.
716-4.1418 Consent of adjacent property owners.
716-4.1420 Job plans.
716-4.1422 Posting required.
716-4.1424 Amendment.
716-4.1426 Time extension.
716-4.1428 Transfer.
716-4.1430 Suspension and revocation.
716-4.1432 Notice to stop work.
Chapter 716-6 Control of Work
Sections:
716-6.002
716-6.004
716-4.1204
716-4.1206
716-4.1208
716-4.1210
716-4.1212
716-4.1214
County inspection.
Supervised or regular development
work defined.
716-6.006 Regular development requirements.
716-6.008 Supervised development requirements.
716-6.010 Notification of noncompliance.
716-6.012 Termination of services.
716-6.014 Safety precautions.
716-6.016 Cessation of work.
716-6.018 Completion of work.
Chapter 716-8 Regulations
Article 716-8.2 Excavations
Sections:
716-8. 202
716-8.204
716-8.206
Excavations-Maximum slope.
Excavations-Drainage terraces.
Excavations-Conformance to existing
terrain.
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716-8. 208 Excavations-Variations.
Article 716-8.4 Fills
Sections:
716-8.402 Fills-Compaction.
716-8.404 Fills-Special compaction.
716-8.406 Fills-Nonstructural.
716-8.408 Fills-Planted slopes.
716-8.410 Fills-Preparation of ground.
716-8.412 Fills-Slope.
716-8.414 Fills-Material.
716-8.416 Fills-Drainage terraces.
716-8.418 Fills-Slopes to receive fill.
716-8.420 Fills-Conformance to existing terrain.
716-8.422 Fills-Slope location and setbacks.
716-8.424 Fills-Variations.
Article 716-8.6 Drainage
Sections:
716-8.602 Drainage-General.
716-8. 604 Drainage-Disposal.
716-8.606 Drainage-Site drainage.
716-8. 608 Drainage-Terrace.
716-8.610 Drainage-Overflow protection.
716-8.612 Drainage-Maintenance.
716-8.614 Drainage-Variations.
Article 716-8.8 Erosion Control Planting
Sections:
716-8.802 Erosion control planting-Cut slopes.
716-8.804 Erosion control planting-Approval.
716-8.806 Erosion control planting-Variations.
Article 716-8.10 Miscellaneous Provisions
Sections:
716-8.J002 Work during rainfall months.
716-8.1004 Work hours.
716-8.1006 Encroachments on rights-of-way.
716-8.1008 Nuisances.
716-8.1010 Explosives.
716-8.1012 Responsibility of permittee.
716-8.1014 Reports required-Final approval.
716-8.1016 Evaluation of existing fill.
716-8.1018 Site evaluation and investigation.
Division 718 Miscellaneous Provisions .
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Chapter 718-4 Swimming Pools
Sections:
718-4.002 Findings of board of supervisors.
718-4.004 Fence-Required.
718-4.006 Fence-Approval conditions.
718-4.008 Side and rear yards.
718-4.010 Fence-Installation prior to pool use.
718-4.012 Fence-When not required.
718-4.014 Fence-Exception discretionary with
building inspector.
718-4.016 Appeal.
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Division 72
GENERAL
Chapters:
72-2 Building Inspection Department
72-4 Application and Scope
72-6 General Provisions
Chapter 72-2
BUILDING INSPECTION
DEPARTMENT *
Sections:
72-2.001
72-2.003
Department and director.
Functions.
72-2.001 Department and director. This
county has a building inspection department,
headed by the director of building inspection
(building inspection director) who is a county
officer appointed by the board. As used in this
division, the term "chief building inspector"
means "director of building inspection." (Ord.
77-63 @ 1: @ 72-2.002: Ord. 1631 @ I: prior
code @ 7100(a): Ords. 1372 @ I(A, B, C), 1014
@ 2(A, B, C), 848 @@ I, 2(A, B), 385 @@ I,
2(1,2),355 @ 2. See @ 36-6.204, Health & Safety
Code @ 17964, C.C.P.@@ 1822.50 ff, and Cal.
Const. Art. 11 @ I [b] .)
72-2.003 Functions. The building
inspection department and director shall
administer and enforce state and county laws
and regulations on buildings, as ordinance or
board resolution provides. (Ord. 77-63 @ 1: @
72-2.010: Ord. 1631 @ 1: prior code @ 7l00(b,
e): Ords. 1372 @ 2 (B, E), 1014 @ 2 (B, E), 848
@ 2 (A, D), 385 @ 2 (1,4), 355 @ 2. See also @
72-6.026).
*For the statutory provisions requiring the local official who is
charged with the enforcement of local ordinances regulating the
construction, maintenance, etc., of buildings to enforce the
provisions of the State Housing Law, see Health & Saf. C. ~
17963.
72-2.001-72-4.006
Chapter 72-4
APPLICATION AND SCOPE
Sections:
72-4.002
72-4.004
72-4.006
Generally.
Agricultural construction.
Property being annexed to a
city.
Building alterations.
When plans and inspection not
required.
72-4.008
72-4.010
72-4.002 Generally. This title applies to
all buildings and structures in the unincor-
porated territory of this county. It does not
apply to buildings and structures designed and
used for horticultural, viticultural, floricultural,
animal husbandry, or other agricultural purposes
(unless designed or used to house human beings,
or incidental thereto such as garages, carports,
arbors, and patios), which are located on parcels
of land larger than five acres within districts
zoned agricultural, transition residential-
agricultural forestry recreation (F-R), or un-
restricted (U), or as heavy industrial (H-I) where
a land use permit for agricultural operations is in
effect. (Ords. 80-14 @ 1,74-38).
72-4.004 Agricultural construction. Owners
of agricultural operations, where construction is
contemplated, may obtain the services of the
building inspection department if they apply for
permits and pay the prescribed fees. (Ord. 67-70
@ 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 1631: prior code @
7l0l(b): Ord. 1372).
72-4.006 Property being annexed to a city.
Whenever property is being annexed to an
incorporated city, this title shall apply to all
buildings or structures started before the
effective date of annexation. Fees for permits
under this title shall be due for all work
requiring inspection begun before the effective
date of this title. Inspections shall end on the
effective date of annexation, unless the board of
supervisors has adopted a resolution described as
follows:
(1) On the request of the city council of any
city to which property is being annexed, the
board of supervisors may, by resolution, direct
the building inspector to continue the inspection
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
of the building or structure to its completion,
although the effective date of annexation
intervenes.
(2) When annexation to an incorporated city
has been approved by a city council, under the
Government Code of the state of California, if
the city council requests the board of
supervisors to have buildings inspected by the
city and the request certifies that the city has a
building code equal to this division, the board of
supervisors by resolution may direct that all
buildings or structures in the territory subject to
annexation shall be inspected by the city and
fees shall be collected by the city. (Ord. 67-70 ~
1 (part), 1967: Ord. 1631: prior code ~
7101(c): Ord. 1372).
72-4.008 Building alterations. This title
shall also apply to alterations of any building or
structure which affect the structural strength,
fire hazard, exits, lighting or sanitary condition
of any building or structure. This title does not
apply to ordinary nonstructural changes or
minor repairs or alterations necessary for the
maintenance of any building or structure or
mechanical or process equipment used in
manufacturing.
Construction or work otherwise subject to
this title, done under the continuous supervision
of any employee or agent of the applicant who
shall also be either an engineer or architect
certified or licensed in the state or a qualified
person familiar with construction code
requirements, may be performed if approved by
the building inspector, without filing precise
plans therefor, but pursuant to a general
application sufficient in detail to show
compliance with other applicable ordinances or
regulations. Such applicant shall be required to
maintain appropriate records and notify the
building inspector of such work, and the
building inspector shall make periodic
inspections of the records and the work to
ensure compliance with code requirements. The
building inspector may refuse the exemption
herein provided and require full compliance with
regular building permit and inspection
procedures if he finds that such person is not
qualified to determine compliance with code
requirements, or if the work as performed does
not in fact meet code requirements. (Ord. 67-70
~ 1 (part), 1967: Ord. 1631: prior code ~
7101(d): Ord. 1372).
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
724.010 When plans and inspection not
required. In any construction otherwise subject
to this title, submission of plans and inspection
will not be required if the owner files a report of
such construction with the building inspection
department, together with a statement by the
owner or a n~sponsible agent of the owner that
the construction is of such a nature that
disclosure of details would prejudice necessary
industrial security, a report by a certificated or
licensed engineer or architect in the state or a
qualified person that the work has been designed
and will be constructed to com ply with all
applicable county requirements, and, upon
completion of construction, a report that all the
work has in fact been completed and does
comply. If the reports are submitted by a
qualified person who is not a licensed or
certificated engineer or architect, they shall be
submitted with an affidavit under oath that they
are true and correct. The building inspector may
refuse the exemption herein provided and
require full compliance with regular building
inspection procedures if he finds that such
noncertificated or nonlicensed person is not
qualified to determine compliance. In the event
of this determination by a building inspector,
the applicant may offer additional evidence of
qualification or resubmit the application by a
person found qualified by the building
inspector. (Ord. 67-70 ~ 1 (part), 1967: Ord.
1631: prior code ~ 7101(e): Ord.1372).
Chapter 72-6
GENERAL PROYISIONS*
Sections:
72-6.002
Reference to officials in
adopted codes.
Fees-Deposit or bond.
Misrepresentations in permit
application.
Permit not approval of
violations.
Expiration of permit.
Refunds.
Stop work orders.
72-6.004
72-6.006
72-6.008
72-6.010
72-6.012
72-6.014
*For the statutory exemption of any local government from
liability caused by its failure to make an inspection or by
reason of making an inadequate or negligent inspection of any
property other than its own property for the purposes of
determining whether the property complies with or violates any
enactment or regulations, see Gov. C. 11 818.6.
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72-6.016
72-6.018
Right of entry.
State contractor license
required.
Abatement procedure.
Disconnection of utility
service.
Withhold permit.
Liability of county.
Enforcement of state law.
72-6.020
72-6.022
72-6.023
72-6.024
72-6.026
72-6.002 Reference to officials in adopted
codes. In the codes adopted by reference in this
title, references to "city" mean the county of
Contra Costa; to "city council or mayor" mean
the board of supervisors of this county; to
"state" mean the state of California; to
"Housing Act" mean the Housing Act of the
state; and to ,"building official, administrative
authority, or fire chief" mean the director of
building inspection of this county. (Ord. 80-14
S 2: prior code S 7102: Ord. 1372).
72-6.004 Fees ~ Deposit or bond. (a)
Advance Payment. Fees for electrical, plumbing,
and heating and ventilating (mechanical) permits
are due and shall be paid before any such work
is started and before the permit therefor is
issued; however, instead of advance payment of
individual fees, a permittee may choose the
bond alternate method of payment except when
paying only unit fees.
(b) Bond Alternative. The permittee may
furnish a bond of two thousand dollars to cover
permit fees accrued and unpaid. The bond shall
be renewed periodically before expiration, as
needed. At the beginning of each month, the
department shall calculate the amount of the
permit fees for inspections completed and send a
billing therefor to the permittee. If the
permittee fails to pay the amount within thirty
days after invoice, the bond is forfeited and the
fees are in default. If the permittee does work
during anyone month in excess of two thousand
dollars or requiring the issuance of over one
hundred fifty permits, he shall, within five days
of notice thereof:
(1) Pay the total amount billed; or
(2) Secure an additional bond sufficient to
cover all work done but with a minimum
additional face amount of one thousand dollars
effective immediately and continuing for the life
of the original two-thou sand-dollar bond and
having the same expiration date.
(c) Enforcement. If the permittee fails to pay
GENERAL PROVISIONS
72-6.002-72-6.010
the amount billed if a bond is furnished, unpaid
fees are then immediately in default and permits
issued thereon are void, and from then on he
shall be issued permits only on an individual and
cash basis, and all active applications in his
current deposit shall be converted to the
individual basis. (Ords. 74-32 S 1, 73-58 s 2,
67-70 S 2: prior code S 7103: Ords. 1372, 1014
S 5: See SS 76-10.202 ff; 78-4.006,710-4.010).
72-6.006 Misrepresentations in permit
application. No person shall make a false
statement or misrepresentation in or in
connection with an application for a permit
under this title. Any permit issued under this
title may be revoked or suspended at any time
by the chief building inspector for fraud,
misrepresentation or false statement contained
in an application for a permit, or for violation of
this title in connection with work done under
the permit. (Prior code S 7104: Ord. 1372).
72-6.008 Permit not approval of violations.
The issuance of a permit or approval of plans
and specifications shall not be construed as a
permit' for an approval of any violation of this
title. No permit presuming to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of this title shall
be valid except insofar as the work or use which
it authorizes is lawful.
The issuance of a permit based on plans and
specifications shall not prevent the chief
building inspector from later requiring the
correction of errors in the plans and
specifications or from preventing building
operations being carried on under the permit in
violation of this title or other regulation of this
county. (Prior code S 7105: Ord. 1372).
72-6.010 Expiration of permit. Every
permit issued by. the building inspector under
this title becomes void if the building or work
authorized is not begun within one hundred
twenty days from the permit's date, or if it is
suspended or abandoned for sixty continuous
calendar days without excuse satisfying the
building inspector as being beyond control and
remedy by the permittee. Before the work is
recommenced, a new permit shall be obtained
first, and the fee shall be one-half the amount
required for a new permit for the work if no
changes have been made or will be made in the
original plans and specifications and if the
suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
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72-6.012-72-6.022
BUILDING REGULATIONS
one year. No permit shall be extended more
than once. (Ords. 80-14 ~ 3, 74-32 ~ 2, 71-32 ~
1, 67-70 ~ 3: prior code ~ 7106: Ord. 1372 ~
5H).
72-6.012 Refunds. The director of build-
ing inspection may authorize the refund of re-
quired permit fees as follows:
(1) Unused Building Permit. On the voiding
of a permit within sixty days after issuance, no
work having been done, the holder may be
allowed a refund of the amount in excess of
fifteen dollars but not more than eighty percent
of the permit fee paid. On the voiding of a
permit during the period between sixty days and
one year after issuance, no work having been
done, the holder may be allowed a refund of the
amount in excess of fifteen dollars or one-half
the total amount paid for the permit, whichever
is smaller. No refunds of plan check fees for is-
sued permits shall be allowed. Any unused
plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation per-
mites) taken in conjunction with a building per-
mit are governed by the refund procedures in
subsection (2) of this section.
(2)- Unused Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and
Ventilation Permits. No refund of deposits for
these permits (including sub permits issued in
conjunction with building permits, and
miscellaneous permits) shall be allowed, except
that on the voiding of a permit within one year
after issuance, no work having been done, the
holder may be allowed a refund of the amount
in excess of ten dollars. (Ords. 80-14 ~ 4,
76-15).
72-6.014 Stop work orders. Whenever any
building work is being done contrary to this
title, the chief building inspector may order the
work stopped by notice in writing served on any
persons engaged in the doing or causing of the
work; and these persons shall stop work
immediately until authorized by the chief
building inspector to proceed with the work.
(Prior code S 7108: Ord. 1372).
72-6.016 Right of entry. On presentation of
proper credentials the chief building inspector or
his duly authorized representatives may enter at
reasonable times any building, structure or
premises in the county to perform any duty
imposed on them by the codes adopted by
reference in this ti tie. (Prior code ~ 7109: Ord.
1372).
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
72-6.018 State contractor license required.
No permit shall be issued to a person to do or
cause to be done any work regulated by this title
except to the holder of a valid, unexpired and
unrevoked license in good standing, issued under
Chapter 9, Division. 3 of the Business and
Professions Code of the state; but permits may
be issued to persons and for work exempt from
that statute. (Prior code ~ 7110: Ord. 1372).
72-6.020 Abatement procedure. The
procedures of Title 25, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1,
Sections 1012, 1013, 1014,1015,1016,1017,
1018, 1019, 1020 and 1021 of the California
Administrative Code relating to the abatement
of buildings unfit for human habitation are
adopted by reference to implement the
abatement procedure of Section 203 of the
Uniform Building Code adopted by reference in
Division 74 for abatements under Section 203 or
under Sections H-1 00 1 and H-I002 of the
Uniform Building Code as an alternative to
initial enforcement by judicial proceedings.
(Ord. 72-25 ~ 1, 1972: Ord. 71-76 ~ 1, 1971:
Ord. 69-40 ~. 1, 1969: Ord. 1631: prior code ~
7111: Ord. 1372).
72-6.022 Disconnection of utility service.
The building inspector may shut off or
disconnect any or all utility service to any
structure or facility or to any electrical
conductor or apparatus which he finds to be in
violation of any state or county law or
regulation relating thereto or to the public
health, safety or welfare, or he may order this
done. If he finds that the violation involves an
immediate danger to person(s) or to that or
other properties or to the public health, safety
or welfare, he may have the action taken as
quickly as he deems necessitated by the danger;
otherwise he shall give ten days' advance notice
thereof by mail to the utility and to the owner
as shown on the last assessment roll and by
conspicuous posting on the property; and he
shall conspicuously post notice of his orders and
the action taken, which no person shall remove,
tamper with or disobey. He shall rescind or
modify such action when it becomes proper to
do so in view of the danger or violation. (Ord.
71-110 ~ 7 (part), 1971: prior code ~ 7112:
Ord. 1442).m
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72-6.023 Withhold permit. The chief
building inspector may, in his sound discretion,
withhold the issuance or reinstatement of a
permit under this Title 7 for any structure on a
parcel of land concerning either or both of
which there exists any violation of law or
regulation (including but not limited to the
following: building, grading, zoning, health,
sanitation, and/or flood control) relating to or
affecting that permit. In determining whether a
permit shall issue, he shall also consider whether
the existing violation constitutes an unlawful
occupancy or a hazard to life or property. He
may require correction of a violation before
issuing a permit, or as a condition of issuance
within a stated period of time including any
extensions granted for good cause shown. Fail~
ure to comply with such condition is a ground
for revocation as provided by law. (Ord. 77-63
~ 2; ~ 27-2.014: Ord. 1809: prior code ~
71 OO(g)).
72-6.024 Liability of county. This title shall
not be construed to imposed on the county any
liability or responsibility for damage resulting
from defective building, plumbing or electric
work; nor shall the county, or any official or
employee of the county , be held to assume this
liability or responsibility because of the inspec-
tion authorized under this title. (Prior code ~
7113: Ord. 1442).
72-6.026 Enforcement of state law. By
authority of Section 180 I 0 of the Health &
Safety Code, the county assumes the respon-
sibility for enforcement of Part 2 of Division 13
of the Health & Safety Code of the state relating
to mobile homes and mobile home parks, includ-
ing regulations adopted thereunder and con-
tained in Article 5 of Chapter 9 of Title 8 of the
California Administrative Code. (Ord. 1629:
prior code ~ 7114).
ADOPTION
72-6.023-74-1.002
Division 74
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE*
Chapters:
74-1 Adoption
74-3 Modifications
74-6 Permits, Drainage and Streets
Chapter 74-1
ADOPTION
Sections:
74-1.002
Adoption.
74-1.002 Adoption. (a) The building code
of this county is the 1979 edition of the
Uniform Building Code (including Appendix
Chapters 11, 12, 23, 38, 48, and 49) with the
1979 Uniform Building Code Standards,
adopted by the International Conference of
Building Officials.
(b) This Uniform Code and Standards, with
the changes, additions, and deletions set forth
in this division, is adopted by this reference as
though fully set forth herein.
(c) Three copies of this Uniform Code and
Standards are now on file in the office of the
clerk of the board; and the other requirements
of Government Code Section 50022.6 have been
and shall be complied with. (Ords. 80-14 ~ 5,
74-30: ~ 74-2.002).
Chapter 74-3
MODIFICA nONS
Article 74-3.1 General and UBC ~ 103
Sections:
74-3.101 General.
74-3.103 UBC Sec. 103, scope.
Article 74-3.2 UBC Chapter 2
Sections:
74-3.201 UBC Secs. 201,202,204 and
205 deleted.
*For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to
adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or
greater than those imposed by statute, see Health & Saf. C. ~ ~
17951 and 17952; for the authority to adopt Uniform Codes
by reference, see Gov. C. g 50022.1 ff.
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74-3.101-74-3.309
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article 74-3.3 UBC Chapter 3
Sections:
74-3.303 UBC Sec. 302(b), plans.
74-3.305 UBC Sec. 302(c), information.
74-3.309 UBC Sec. 304, fees.
74-3.311 UBC Sec. 305(a), inspections.
Article 74-3.5 UBC Chapter 5 .
Sections:
74-3.501 UBC Sec. 503(d), fire ratings.
Article 74-3.26 UBC Chapter 26
Sections:
74-3.2601 UBC Sec. 2623, concrete.
Article 74-3.29 UBC Chapter 29
Sections:
74-3.2901 UBC Sec. 2907(d), footings.
Article 74-3.38 UBC Chapter 38
Sections:
74-3.3801 UBC Sec. 3802(b)6A, auto-
matic sprinkler systems.
74-3.3803 UBC Sec. 3806, fire.
74-3.3805 UBC Sec. 3807, horizontal dry
line system requirements.
Article 74~3.47 UBC Chapter 47
Sections:
74-3.4701 UBC Sec. 4711(a), walls.
Article 74-3.1
General and UBC ~ 103
74-3.101 General. The 1979 Uniform Build-
ing Code adopted by reference in Section
74-1.002 shall be effective in this county with
the changes, additions and deletions set forth in
this chapter. Where indicated by the context,
chapter and section numbers used in this chapter
are those of the Uniform Building Code (UBC).
(Ords. 80-14 ~ 6, 74-30: ~ 74-4.002).
74-3.103 UBC Sec. 103, scope. Uniform
Building Code Section 103 is amended, to
change the first two paragraphs, to read:
"The provisions of this Code apply to the
construction, moving, demolition, repair and use
of any building or structure within the county,
except such activity located primarily in a public
way, public utility towers and poles, and
mechanical and process equipment not specifi-
cally regulated in this Code's Sections 2308 and
2314.
"Additions, alterations, repairs and changes of
use or occupancy in all buildings and structures
shall comply with the provisions for new build-
ings and structures except as otherwise provided
in this Code.
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
''Where, in any specific case, different sec-
tions of this Code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements,
the most restrictive shall govern.
''Wherever in this Code reference is made to
the Appendix, the provisions in the Appendix
shall not apply unless specifically adopted."
(Ord. 74-30: ~ 74-4.004).
Article 74-3.2
UBC Chapter 2
74-3.201 UBC Sees. 201, 202,204 and 205
deleted. UBC Sections 201, 202, 204 and 205
are deleted. (Ord. 74-30: ~ 74-4.006).
Article 74-3.3
UBC Chapter 3
74-3.303 UBC Sec. 302(b), plans. Subsec-
tion (b) of the UBC Section 302 is amended by
deleting the exception. (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7,74-30:
formerly code ~ 74-3.301: ~ 74-4.008).
74-3.305 UBC Sec. 302(c), information.
Subsection (c) of the UBC Section 302 is
amended, to read:
"(c) Information on Plans and Specifications.
Plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale
on substantial paper or cloth and shall be suf-
ficiently clear to show in detail that it will con-
form to this code and all relevant laws, ordi-
nances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of
each set of plans shall give the house and street
address of the work and the name and address
of the owner and of the person who prepared
the plans. Plans shall include a plot plan, show-
ing the location of the lot corners as established
on the ground, the elevation of the top and toe
of cuts and fills and the location of the proposed
building and of every existing building on the
property. Instead of detailed specifications, the
director of buildings inspection may approve
references on the plans to a specific section or
part of this code or other ordinances or laws.
"Computations, stress diagrams and other
data sufficient to show the correctness of the
plans shall be submitted when required by the
Building Official." (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7, 74-30:
formerly code ~ 74-3.303: ~ 74-4.010).
74-3.309 UBC Sec. 304, fees. (a) Subsection
(a) of the UBC Section 304 is amended by
changing Table 3-A to read:
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"Table 3-A-Building Permit Fees
Total Valuation Fees
$1 to $500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00
$501 to $2,000. . . . . . . . .$15 for the first $500
plus $1 for each ad-
ditional $100 or fraction
thereof.
$2,001 to
$25,000. . . . . . . . . . . $30 for the first $2,000
plus $4 for each addi-
tional thousand or frac-
tion thereof.
$25,001 to
$50,000......... $122 for the first $25,000
plus $3 for each addi-
tional thousand or frac-
tion thereof.
. $50,001 to
$100,000........ $197 for the first $50,000
plus $2 for each addi-
tional thousand or frac-
tion thereof.
$100,001 to
$500,000. . . . . . . $297 for the first $100,000
plus $1.50 for each ad-
ditional thousand or frac-
tion thereof.
$500,001
and up. . . . . . . . . $897 for the first $500,000
plus $1 for each addi-
tional thousand or frac-
tion thereof.
"Valuation data for use with the foregoing
schedule of fees shall be based on the following
table of average valuation per square foot:
Occupancy
and Type
Average Cost
per Square Foot
I. APARTMENT HOUSES:
Type I or II F .R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45.00
Type V masonry
(or Type III) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.00
Type V wood frame. . . . . . . . . . . . 30.00
Type I basement garage. . . . . . . . .. 19.00
2. BANKS:
Type lor II F.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
Type III-I hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.00
Type III N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.00
Type V -I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
Type V-N.. .. . .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . 50.00
MODIFICATIONS
74-3.309
Occupancy
and Type
Average Cost
per Square Foot
3. CHURCHES:
Type I or II F.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00
Type III-I hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 38.00
Type v -I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35.00
Type V-N.. . ... . .. .. .. .. .. ... 34.00
4. CONVALESCENT HOSPITALS:
Type I or II F.R.. . .. . . . . . . . . . .. 69.00
Type III-l hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 56.00
Type V -I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 48.00
5. DWELLINGS:
Type V masonry. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 34.00
Type V wood frame . . . . . . . . . . .. 30.00
Basements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5.50
6. HOSPITALS:
Type I or II F .R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 85.00
Type III-I hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 75.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . " 69.00
7. HOTELS AND MOTELS:
Type I or II F .R. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. 51.00
Type III-I hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 43.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42.00
Type V-I hr. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39.00
Type V-No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 37.00
8. INDUSTRIAL PLANTS:
Type I or II F .R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 31.00
Type III-l hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 25.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20.00
Type II-I hr. or stock. . . . . . . . .. 18.00
Tilt-up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. IS .00
Type IV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 19.00
Type V-No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18.00
9. MEDICAL OFFICES:
Type lor II F.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 64.00
Type III-I hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 51.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 49.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 47.00
Type V -N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
10. OFFICES:
TypelorIIF.R................57.00
Type III-I hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 35.00
Type V-N.................... 32.00
II. PRIVATE GARAGES &
STORAGE SHEDS:
Wood frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 8.00
Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13.00
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74-3.311
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Occupancy
and Type
Average Cost
Per Square Foot
12. PUBLIC GARAGE:
Type I or II F.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$26.00
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 20.00
Type II-N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.00
13. RESTAURANTS:
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 52.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
Type V-I hr. . .. . .. .. . . . . .. .. . 45.00
Type V -N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42.00
14. STORES:
Type I or II F .R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41.00
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 28.00
Type V -N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00
15. SCHOOLS:
Type I or II F.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 64.00
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
Type III-N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
16. SERVICE STATIONS:
Type II-N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 38.00
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 42.00
Type V -1 hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26.00
Canopies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13.00
17. THEATERS:
Type lor II F.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 58.00
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.00
Type III-N. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 41.00
Type V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.00
Type V-N.. . . ... . . . . .. . .. . . . . 37.00
18. WAREHOUSES:
Type I or II F .R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 26.00
Type II or V-I hr. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.00
Type nor V-N... . . .. . . . . .. ... 15.00
Type III-1 hr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19.00
Type III-N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17.00
19. CARPORTS & PATIO
STRUCTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5.50
20. LATH STRUCTURES &
DECKS. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . ... 3.00
21. SWIMMING POOL-
Community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 65.00
Private. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 50.00
22. CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY.. . . .. 15.00
23. DEMOLITION................ 15.00
24. SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. . . . . . . .. 1.00
25. . SPECIAL INSPECTION (per man
hr. spent in inspection) . . . . . . . . 30.00
(Contra Costa County 5-81)
Occupancy
and Type
Average Cost
Per Square Foot
26. INVESTIGATION WITH
REPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60.00."
(b) Subsection (b) of the UBC Section 304 is
amended to read:
"(b) Plan-checking Fees. When the valuation
of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000
and a plan is required to be submitted by Sec-
tion 302(b), a plan-checkling fee shall be paid to
the Building Official at the time of submitting
plans and specifications for checking.
"Plan-checking fees shall be 65% of the
building permit fees as set forth in Table No.
3-A.
"Where plans are incomplete, or changed so as
to require an additional plan check and review,
an additional plan review fee shall be charged
by the director of building inspection of $15.00
per hour with a minimum charge of one hour."
(Ord,s. 80-76 ~ 1, 80-14 ~ 7,76-15).
74-3.311 UBC Sec. 305(a), inspections.
Subsection (a) of UBC Section 305 is amended
to read:
"(a) General. All construction or work for
which a permit is required shall be subject to in-
spection by the Building Official, and certain
types of construction shall have continuous in-
spection by special inspectors, as specified in
Section 306.
"At the time of first inspection by the Build-
ing Inspector, property comers (including angle
points) shall be identified with monuments in
accordance with the legal description furnished
with the application to build sufficient to locate
the proposed structure in relation to the lot
lines, except that this requirement shall not
apply to minor alterations or repairs to existing
structures not affecting the exterior limits there-
of, and construction of accessory buildings or
structures of a building permit value of less than
$500. The plot plan required by Section 301(d)
shall indicate the locations and identification of
all property comer monuments. Property comer
monuments shall consist of one of the follow-
ing:
"( 1) Redwood hub not less than two inches
square and twelve inches long.
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MODIFICA nONS
74-4.018
by the Building Official, and certain types of
construction shall have continuous inspection by
special inspectors, as specified in Section 305.
"At the time of first inspection by the
Building Inspector, property corners (including
angle points) shall be identified with monuments
in accordance with legal description furnished
with the application to build sufficient to locate
the proposed structure in relation to the lot
lines, except that this requirement shall not
apply to minor alterations or repairs to existing
structures not affecting the exterior limits
thereof, and construction of accessory buildings
or structures of a building permit value of less
than $500.00. The plot plan required by Section
301 (d) shall indicate the locations and
identification of all property corner monuments.
Property corner monuments shall consist of one
of the following:
"(a) Redwood hub not less than two inches
square and twelve inches long.
"(b) Galvanized iron pipe not less than one
inch in diameter and thirty inches long filled
with concrete.
"Monuments shall be driven flush with the
ground and tagged as required by the Land
Surveyor Act (Business and Professions Code
Section 8772)." (Ord. 71-32 @ 4 (part), 1971:
Ord. 67-70 @6(part), 1967: Ord. 1737: Ord.
1714: Ord. 1631: Ord.1471: prior code @7126
(part):Ord. 1372).
74-4.018 Section S03(d) 4 amended -
One-hour occupancy separation. Section 503(d)
4 is amended to read as follows:
"4. In the one-hour occupancy separation
between a Group I and J occupancy, the
separation may be limited to the installation of
204-1
(Contra Costa County 9-15-73)
"(2) Galvanized iron pipe not less than one
inch in diameter and thirty inches long filled
with concrete.
"Monuments shall be driven flush with the
ground and tagged as required by. the Land
Surveyor Act (Business and Professions Code
Section 8772)." (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7, Ord. 74-30:
~ 744.016).
Article 74-3.5
UBC Chapter 5
74-3.501 UBC Sec. 503(d), fire ratings.
Subsection (d) of UBC Section 503, on "Fire
Ratings for Occupancy Separations," is amended
by changing Exception 4 to read:
"4. In the one-hour occupancy separation be-
tween a Group R, Division 3 and M Occupancy,
the separation may be limited to the installation
of materials approved for one-hour fire-resistive
construction on the garage side and a tight-
fitting solid wood door 1-3/8 inches in thickness
will be permitted in lieu of a one-hour fire as,:,
sembly. Fire dampers shall not be required in
ducts piercing this separation for ducts con-
structed of not less than No. 26 gauge gal-
vanized steel." (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7, 74-30: ~
744.108).
Article 74-3.26
UBC Chapter 26
74-3.2601 UBC Sec. 2623, concrete. Uni-
form Building Code Section 2623 on concrete
floor slabs, is amended to read:
"Sec. 2623. The minimum of concrete floor
slabs supported directly on the ground shall be
not less than three and one-half (3 11") inches.
Slabs shall have six (6") inches by six (6")
inches by ten (10) gauge wire mesh or equal'at
its midheight. Earth under concrete slabs shall
be of proper consistency and thickness to retard
capillary action and shall be approved by the
Building Inspector." (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7, 74-30: ~
744.024).
Article 74-3.29
UBC Chapter 29
74-3.2901 UBC Sec. 2907(d), footings.
Subsection (d) of UBC Section 2907 on foot-
ings is amended to read:
MODIFICATIONS
74-3.501-74-3.3805
"(d) Footing Design. Except for special pro-
vision of Section 2909 (U.B.C.) covering the de-
sign of piles, all portions of footings shall be de-
signed in accordance with the structural provi-
sions of this code and shall be designed to mini-
mize differential movement.
"A minimum of two (2) one-half (Yz) inch
steel reinforcing bars shall be provided in the
continuous foundations of Group Rand M occu-
pancies." (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7, 74-30: ~ 744.026).
Article 74-3.38
UBC Chapter 38
74-3.3801 UBC Sec. 3802(b)6A, automatic
sprinkler systems. Paragraph 6A of subsection
(b) of UBC Section 3802 is amended to read:
"A. In Group B, Division 2 Occupancies with
a floor area exceeding 12,000 square feet on any
floor or 24,000 square feet on all floors." (Ords.
80-14 ~ 7, 74-30).
74-3.3803 UBC Sec. 3806, rIre. Section
3806 is added, to read:
"Sec. 3806 Horizontal dry line system, when
required. Occupancies A, B, E, H, I, and R, or
any portion thereof, not equipped with dry
standpipes, located 150 feet or more from a
street or public way where there is not suitable
access, as determined by the Building Official,
shall be provided with a Horizontal Dry Line
System." (Ords. 80-14 ~ 7, 74-30: ~ 744.030).
74-3.3805 UBC Sec. 3807, horizontal dry
line system requirements. Section 3807 is added,
to read:
"Sec. 3807 Horizontal dry line system re-
quirements. (a) Construction. Horizontal Dry
Line System shall be of wrought iron or galvan-
ized steel and together with fittings and connec-
tions shall be of sufficient strength to withstand
300 pounds of water pressure to the square inch,
when ready for service, without leaking at the
joints, valves or fittings.
"Tests shall be conducted by the owner or
contractor in the presence of a representative of
the Fire Department whenever deemed neces-
sary and ordered by the Building Official. The
tests shall be applied on the entire system and
the owner or contractor shall be responsible for
any damage caused by breakage or faulty in-
stallation while such tests are being conducted.
205
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
74-3.4701-74-6.004
BUILDING REGULATIONS
"(b) Size. Horizontal Dry Line Systems shall
be of such a size as to be capable of delivering
250 gallons per minute from each of any three
outlets simultaneously under the pressure
created by one fIre engine or pumper, based on
the existing city equipment available. No part of
the system other than hose connections shall be
less than three (3) inches in diameter.
"(c) Number required. Outlets shall be so
located that no adjacent portion of the build-
ing is more than 100 feet from an outlet or 150
feet from a public road or public way.
"(d) Siamese connections. Horizontal Dry
Line Systems shall be equipped with a two-way
Siamese fire department connection. Siamese in-
let connections shall be located on a street front
and not less than one (I) foot nor more than
four (4) feet above the grade and shall be
equipped with clapper checks and substantial
plugs.
"(e) Outlets. Horizontal Dry Line System
outlets shall be equipped with two-way two and
one-half (2 Yz) inch outlets. All outlets shall be
equipped with gate valves and substantial chains.
All outlets shall be not less than one (1 ) foot nor
more than four (4) feet above grade.
"(0 Thread. All hose threads in connection
with Horizontal Dry Line System installations
shall be uniform with that used by the local Fire
Department.
"(g) Signs. An iron or bronze sign with raised
letters at least one (1) inch high shall be rigidly
attached to, or adjacent to, inlet connections
and such sign shall read: 'Connection to Dry
Standpipe.'
"(h) Approval. Approvals of Horizontal Dry
Line Systems shall be in accordance with Sec-
tion 3801 (b)." (Ords. 80-14 S 7, 74-30: S
744.032).
Article 74-3.47
UBC Chapter 47
74-3.4701 UBC Sec. 4711(a), walls. Sub-
section (a) of UBC Section 4711 on gypsum
wallboard is amended to read:
"(a) General. All gypsum wallboard shall con-
form to U.B.C. Standard No. 47-11 and shall be
installed in accordance with the provisions of
this section. Gypsum wallboard shall not be in-
stalled on exterior surfaces. S~e Section 424.
F or use as backing under stucco, See Section
4706(c).
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
"Gypsum wallboard shall not be installed
until weather protection for the installation is
provided.
"Shower and public toilet walls shall conform
to Section 1711(a) and Section 1711(b).
"Water-resistant gypsum backing board shall
conform to U.B.C. Standard No. 47.14.
"When gypsum wallboard or similarly applied
materials and exterior stucco are applied to
wood frame walls, the interior material shall be
fastened in place after the exterior lathing
installed, but before stucco is applied." (Ords.
80-14 S 7,74-30: S 744.034).
Chapter 74-6
PERMITS, DRAINAGE, AND
STREETS
Sections:
74-6.002
Required for lateral earth
support.
Drainage facility requirements.
Construction within future
street boundaries.
Agreement on grades,
sidewalks, and curbs.
74-6.004
74-6.006
74-6.008
74-6.002 Required for lateral earth support.
A permit is required for any wall, bulkhead, or
revetment with an effective height of three feet
or more, and which will support earth material
at a higher level on one side than on the other,
or will resist the lateral displacement of earth
material, or will protect buildings and structures
from the hazard of inundation or flooding,
regardless of the manner, shape, or materials by
and of which the wall may be erected,
constructed, installed, reconstructed, altered, or
repaired. (Ord. 74-30).
74-6.004 Drainage facility requirements. (a)
Suitable open drainage facilities (such as gutters,
ditches, open conduits, or channels, whether of
earth or lined with an acceptable material) shall
be provided to protect all buildings, structures,
and improvements from dampness, ponding, and
inundation by storm, rain, surface, foreign,
flood, and subsurface waters originating within
or without the boundaries of the property.
(b) Subsurface drainage facilities for
controlling, lowering, or intercepting ground
water or subsurface flow shall be installed
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PERMITS, DRAINAGE, AND STREETS
74-6.006
wherever the water might be detrimental to any
building or structure or might contribute to the
instability either of the foundation soil or of any
earth material adjacent to or adjoining the
building or structure.
(c) Drainage of water from swimming pools
and similar improvements (but not waste from
water treatment facilities) shall be conveyed,
preferably . in closed conduits, to a storm
drainage facility or a natural channel or
watercourse, without injury to buildings,
structures, or improvements within or without
the property boundaries, and without causing
erosion.
(d) Properly recorded easements or reserves
shall be provided for all drainage structures and
facilities (except roof and swimming pool
drains), and shall be fully designated for the
exclusive purpose for which the parcels shall be
used. (Ord. 74-30).
74-6.006 Construction within future street
boundaries. No building permit shall be issued
for the construction within the boundaries of
207
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
PRDINANCE NO. 85-40
(Providing structure setback areas along unimproved
open channels within subdivisions)
j
r"
~
1'h~ ("0nt',...::l ('(")c:;t..:1 r.ountv Roard of Suoervisors ordains as follows
(omitting the parenthetical footnotes from the official text of
the enacted or amended provisions of the County Ordinance Code):
SECTION T. SUMMARY.. This ordinance adds section 726-2.610 and
amends Chapter 914-10 of the County Ordinance Code to add
maintenance easements and provide for restricted structure setbacl
areas within subdivisions including open channels.
SECTION II. Section 74-6.010 is added to the County Ordinance
Code, to read:
74-6.010 structures within structure setback areas. (a) No
building permit shall be issued for the construction of any per-
ma~ent structures other than drainage structures within, under or
over any structure setback area covered by a drainage easement or
a deed of development rights and established pursuant to chapter
914-10.
(b) Whenever the property upon which a building permit is
sought includes a structure setback area, the building inspector
shall refer the application to the Public Works Department for
verification of the structure setback line.
(Ord.85-40 ~2.)
SECTION III. Section 914-10.202 of the County Ordinance Code is
amended, to provide that easement widths are rounded up, to read:
914-10.202 Closed Conduits - M:~i~um widths of easements.
Minimum widths of drainage easements for closed conduits shall be
equal to the outside diameter or wi~~h of the conduit plUS three
feet on each side, but in no location less than ten feet.
Easement widtr.s shall be rounded up to the nearest foot. Draina!
ease~:nts shall not be divided longitudinally by lot lines.
(Ords. 85- 40 ~3, 78-5.)
SECT:ON IV. Section 914-10.404 of the County Ordinance Code is
amendedi to add maintenance easemen~s, to read:
814-10.40U Imoroved Channels - Access and maintenance ease-
ment~. \ 1) For excavated earth channels within the subdivision
access and maintenance easements shell be provided along the ban
as follows:
Access Easements (Minimum
W:dth - Feet)
Channel Top Width (Feet)
o - 10
12 one side, 3 other side if
w~thin subdivision
41 - 50
15 onE:: side, 3 other side if
within subdivision
18 one side, 3 other side if
within subdivision
21 one side, 3 other side if
within subdivision
11 - 30
31 - 40
any future street as shown on future street-line
maps recommended by the director of public
works and adopted from time to time by the
board. (Ord. 74-30).
74-6.008 Agreement on grades, sidewalks,
and curbs. No building permit for the
construction of any structure or improvement
for which a permit is required shall be issued
unless the applicant shall make an agreement
that as a part of such construction:
(1) There shall be constructed a sidewalk and
curb across the property upon which such
structure is proposed, at the grade and in
accordance with the specifications of the
director of public works.
(2) The property on which the proposed
structure is to be built shall be graded in
reasonable relation to the grade of the public
street or way on which the property abuts. In
determining this reasonable relationship, the
building inspector shall consider, among other
factors, safe vehicular access to and from the
property, adequate drainage, and visibility along
the adjacent public street.
(3) Vehicular access to and from the
property shall be provided only in locations
approved by the building inspector. (Ord.
74-30).
Division 76
UNIFORM ELECTRICAL CODE
Chapters:
76-2 General
76-4 Inspections
76-6 Connections
76-8 Permits
76-10 Fees
76-12 National Electrical Code
GENERAL
74-6.008
Chapter 76-2
GENERAL
Article 76-2.2 General
Sections:
76-2.202 Title and purpose.
76-2.204 Operative date.
Article 76-2.4 Definitions
Sections:
76-2.402 General.
76- 2. 404 Inspector.
76-4.406 Approved.
76-2.408 One family dwelling unit.
76-2.410 Electrical equipment.
76- 2.416 Electrical work.
76-2.418 Concealed equipment.
76-2.420 Exposed equipment.
Article 76-2.6 Scope of Application,. Exception
Sections:
76-2.602
76-2.604
76-2.606
76-2.608
Article 76-2.7
General.
Moved buildings.
Existing electrical work.
Public utilities.
State Codes and Orders, Adoption
and Application
Sections:
76-2.702 Part 3, Title 24, C.A.C.-
Adoption.
76-2.704 Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.A.C.-
Adoption.
Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.A.C.-
Application to industry.
76-2.708 Chapters 3 and 5, Title 25,
C.A.C.-Adoption,
76-2.710 Chapters 3 and 5, Title 25,
C.A. C. - Application.
76-2.712 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and
128-Adoption.
76-2.714 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and
128-Application overhead and
underground.
76-2.716 P.D.C. generally.
76-2.718 High Voltage Safety Orders-
Adoption.
Article 76-2.8 Enforcement
Sections:
76-2.802
76-2.804
Article 76-2.10
Sections:
76-2.1002 General safety.
76-2.1004 Approved equipment.
76-2.706
209
Inspector.
Exceptions allowable.
General Requirements
(Contra Costa County 9-15 -79)
76-2.202-76-2.604
BUILDING REGULATIONS
76-2.1010
76-2.1012
76-2.1014
76-2.1016 "
Furnaces and basements.
Boat docks.
Public nuisance lighting.
Floating structures.
Article 76-2.2
General
76-2.202 Title and purpose. (a) This
division shall be known as the electrical code of
Contra Costa County.
(b) The purpose of this division is the
practical safeguarding of persons and property,
and of buildings and their contents, from
hazards arising from the use of electricity for
light, heat, power, radio, television, signaling,
and other purposes. (Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-2.204 Operative date. (a) This division
becomes operative on and after July 5, 1979.
(b) Any electrical work, for which a permit
was obtained before the effective date in
subsection (a) may be installed and completed in
accordance with the laws and regulations in
effect when the permit was issued. (Ords."79-67,
76-24). "
Article 76-2.4
Definitions
76-2.402 General. (a) The language used in
this division and the National Electrical Code
(included herein by reference) is intended to
convey the common meaning accepted by and
familiar to the electrical industry.
(b) Unless otherwise specially provided, or
required by the context, the following terms
have the indicated meanings in this division.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76- 2.404 Inspector. "Inspector," or
"electrical inspector" means the chief building
inspector or principal electrical inspector, or any
duly authorized deputy building inspector of
this county. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.406 Approved. "Approved" means
acceptable to the principal electrical inspector.
(Ords. 79-76, 76-24)"
76-2.408 One family dwelling unit. "One
family dwelling unit" means a detached building
containing only one dwelling unit, having
provision for sanitation, cooking electrically or
(Contra Costa County 9-15-79)
otherwise, and designed exclusively for
occupancy by one family. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.410 Electrical equipment. "Electrical
equipment" means any conductors, fittings,
wires, wiring, connections, appliances, devices,
materials and apparatus, used for or in
connection with the transmission and use of
electricity for light, heat, signaling and other
purposes including radio and television not using
matching transformers or blocking devices,
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.416 Electrical work. "Electrical
work," when used without any class designation
or other expressed limitation, means the
installation, construction, erection, connection,
maintenance, alteration and repair of any and all
electrical equipment; and the term shall be
broadly construed to include also the electrical
equipment with respect to which the work is
connected and the term is used. (Ords. 79-67,
76-24).
76-2.418 Concealed equipment. "Concealed
equipment" means electrical equipment
rendered inaccessible by the structure or finish
of the building. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.420 Exposed equipment. "Exposed
equipment" means electrical equipment not
rendered inaccessible by the structure or finish
of the building. Open wiring within basements
or under floors rendered accessible by means of
doors or openings shall be considered as
"exposed equipment." (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Article 76-2.6
Scope of Application, Exception
76-2.602 General. Except as otherwise
provided herein, this division applies to all
electrical equipment and electrical work within
or on public and private buildings and other
premises, including yards, parking lots, carnivals,
industrial substations, conductors connecting
installations to a supply of electricity, and other
outside conductors adjacent to the premises
including TV antenna systems for single-family,
commercial, community, and franchised
systems. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.604 Moved buildings. All electrical
equipment and electrical work existing in
210
buildings moved in or into the unincorporated
area of the county shall comply with the
requirements of this division. (Ords. 79-67, 76-
24).
76-2.606 Existing electrical work. Except as
provided in Section 76-2.604, this division does
not require any electrical work regulated by this
division to be changed, reconstructed, removed
or demolished if it was installed before the
effective date of this division and in accordance
with any laws or regulations in effect at the time
of its installation, unless it is dangerous to life,
health or property, in the electrical inspector's
judgment. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.608 Public utilities. This division does
not apply to any electrical work performed by
any electrical, telephone, telegraph, railroad or
street railroad corporation (as defined in the
public utilities code) on or with electrical
equipment owned, or controlled and operated,
or used by such corporation in the exercise of its
function as a public utility, or to any other work
which any such corporation may be entitled to
perform under the constitution or any law of
the state of California. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Article 76-2.7
State Codes and Orders, Adoption
and Application
76-2.702 Part 3, Title 24, C.A.C.
Adoption. (a) Part 3 (Basic Electrical
Regulations) of Title 24 (State Building
Standards) of the California Administrative
Code (24 e.A.e. E90-0 ff), including future
amendments thereto, is adopted by this
reference as a part of the Contra Costa Code as
though fully set forth herein.
(b) Three copies of Part 3 are on file in the
office of the clerk of the board, and the other
requirements of Government Code Section
50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-2.704 Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.A.C. -
Adoption. (a) Subchapter 5 (Electrical Safety
Orders) of Chapter 4 (Div. of Industrial Safety)
of Title 8 (Industrial Relations) of the California
Administrative Code (8 e.A.e. 2300 ff),
including future amendments thereto, is adopted
by this reference as a part of the Contra Costa
Code as though fully set forth herein.
GENERAL
76-2.606-76-2.712
(b) Three copies of Subchapter 5 are on file
in the office of the clerk of the board, and the
other requirements of Government Code Section
50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.706 Subchapter 5, Title 8, C.A.C. -
Application to industry. Electrical work in
industrial structures or construction shall
comply with Part 3 of Title 24. and with
Subchapter 5 of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the
California Administrative Code (see Sections
76-2.702 and 76-2.704) rather than with the
corresponding provisions of this Division 76.
Electrical work in or on buildings subject to
regulation by the California Division of
Industrial Safety shall comply with the
regulations in these portions of the California
Administrative Code when they are more
restrictive than the corresponding requirements
of this division. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.708 Chapters 3 and 5, Title 25, C.A.C.
- Adoption. (a) Chapter 3 (Factory Built
Housing) and Chapter 5 (Mobilehome Parks,
Special Occupancy Trailer Parks and
Campgrounds) of Title 25 (Housing and
Community Development) of the California
Administration Code (25 C.A.C. 3000 ff and
5000 ff), including future amendments thereto,
are adopted by thisteferenceas part of the
Contra Costa Code as though fully set forth
herein.
(b) Three copies of Chapters 3 and 5 are on
file in the office of the clerk of the board, and
the other requirements of Government Code
Section 50022.6 have been and shall be
complied with. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.710 Chapters 3 and 5, Title 25, C.A.C.
- Application. Electrical work in mobilehome
parks and campgrounds shall comply with
Chapter 5 of Title 25 of the California
Administrative Code (see Section 76-2.708).
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.712 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128
- Adoption. (a) General Order 95 (Rules for
Overhead Electric Line Construction) and
General Order 128 (Rules for Construction of
Underground Electric Supply Systems) of the
California Public Utilities Commission, including
future amendments thereto, are adopted by this
reference as a part of the Contra Costa Code as
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though fully set forth herein.
(b) Three copies of P.U.c. General Orders 95
and 128 are on file in the office of the clerk of
the board, and the other requirements of
Government Code Section 50022.6 have been
and shall be complied with. (Ords. 79-67, 76-
24).
76-2.714 P.U.C. General Orders 95 and 128
-- Application overhead and underground. (a)
nectrical work which is outdoors, and on poles
(Ir on the outside of buildings, shall comply with
('atifornia Public Utilities Commission General
Order 95 (see Section 76-2.712).
{b) Electrical work which is outdoors and
underground shall comply with General Order
12~ (see Section 76-2.712). {Ords. 79-67,76-
24).
76-2.716 P.U.c. generally. Facilities
iilstalled by utilities subject to the jurisdiction of
tile California Public Utilities Commission shall
be installed pursuant to the rules, regulations
and orders of that commission. This division
shall not apply to any such facilities except as it
relates to utility facilities located in buildings, in
which instance, vaults, conduits, pull boxes or
other enclosures shall be installed in t:ompliance
with this division. (Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-2. 718 High Voltage Safety Orders
Adoption. (a) The High Voltage Safety Orders
of the Division of Industrial Safety of the
California Department of Industrial Relations,
induding future amendments thereto, are
adopted by this reference as a part of the Contra
Costa Code as thougn ruBy set forth herein.
(b) Three copies of the High Voltage Safety
Orders are on file in the office of the clerk of
the board, and the other requirements of
Government Code Section 50022.6 have been
and shall be wmplied with. (Ords. 79-67, 76-
24).
Article 76-2.8
Enforcemen t
76-2.802 Inspector. The principal electrical
inspector, in the buildip.~ inspection department,
shall enfort:e this division. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.804 Exceptions allowable. The
priflt:ipal electrit:al inspector may, for good
cause or when the public interest req uires, allow
(('uIlI fa ( 'usia County 9-15-79 )
exception from this division's requirements.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Article 76-2.10
General Requirements
76-2.1002 General safety. All electrical
work shall be performed, and all electrical
equipment shall be constructed, installed,
protected, operated, repaired, used and
maintained, in accordance with the requirements
of this division and in such manner as to be
reasonably safe and free from risk of accident or
injury to person or property by fire, shock, or
otherwise. No person shall act contrary to this
general regulation or neglect to act as required
hereby. (Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-2.1004 Approved equipment. (a) When
obtainable, electrical equipment that a qualified
testing laboratory has examined, listed or
labeled as conforming to applicable standards
shall be used in preference to others.
(b) Listing or labeling conforming to the
Standards of the Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc., the United States Bureau of Standards, the
United States Bureau of Mines, or other similar
institutions at recognized standing shall be
prima facie evidence of conformity with the
requirements of Section 76-2.1002. The maker's
name, trademark, or other identification symbol
shall be placed on all electrical equipment used
or installed under this division.
(c) Old or llsed electrical equipment shall not
be used in any work uhder this division without
the specific approval of the electrical inspector.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.1010 J"urnaces and basements. A light
outlet shall be .placed to illuminate the front of
every furnace ,lr heating boiler. One ligh t outlet
shall be located in basement space to illuminate
the basement stairway, controlled by a switch at
the basement entrance. For dwelling type
OCLUpant:y see NEe 210-26(a). (Ords. 79-67,76-
24).
76-2.1012 Boat docks. Whether open or
roofed, lighting shall be provided to insure
sufficient protective lighting (at least 0.2 foot
candles at all points) for pedestrians on the
docks, within covered berths, and on all
walkways or ramps to shore and to the nearest
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access road within or adjacent to the harbor
property. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-2.1014 Public nuisance lighting. Lighting
fixtures shall be so installed, controlled or
directed that the light will not glare or be
blinding to pedestrians or vehicular traffic or on
adjoining property. (Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-2.1016 Floating structures. (a)
Application. This section applies to electrical
eq uipment installed within or on floating homes,
offices, repair shops, and, to the conductors that
connect floating structures' supply of electricity.
Wherever requirements of the National Electrical
Code and this section differ, the requirements of
this section shall apply.
(b) General. A wiring system nominally rated
H5/230volts; 3~wire AC,with grounded neutral
shall be used.
(c) Branch Circuits, etc. Branch circuits,
feeders and calculations shall correspond to
requirements for a single unit of a multi-family
dwelling and comply with National Electrical
Code Articles Nos. 210 through 215, 220 and
555.
(d) Services. Service equipment shall be
placed ashore, and shall comply with this
division in all applicable respects.
(e) Feeders. Power supply from dock or
shore to floating structures shall be cord, Type
S-SO or ST, installed in compliance with the
National Electrical Code Article No. 400 with
one green conductor in the cord for grounding
only, in addition to the neutral conductor.
(f) Overcurrent Protection. Individual cord
overcurrent protection shall not exceed fifty
amperes. Not more than two cords may be
installed to supply one vessel. Cords shall be
fitted with an approved separable connector at
the shore end and direct-connected at the vessel
distribution panel. The cord shall be supported
with a corrosion~resistant mesh type strain relief
device at the vessel end.
(g) Grounding. The neutral terminal block of
the floating structure's distribution panel shall
not be grounded to the structure's metal parts.
The grounding conductor or conductors of the
supply cord or cords shall be terminated on a
grounding bus in the distribution panel. The
hull, if metal, and electrical equipment, metallic
piping, exposed metal structural members, metal
railing, ladders, etc., shall be effectively bonded
to the ground bus. If the hull is built of material
INSPECTIONS
76-2.1014-76-4.202
other than metal, a ground electrode of
corrosion-resistant metal shall be so located as to
be in contact with the water and be connected
with Number 6 AWG copper wire to the ground
bus. The electrode shall be of bronze or brass
and not smaller than three-fourths inch diameter
and eighteen inches in length.
(h) Wiring Methods. Installation in wood
frame construction may be in accordance with
the National Electrical Code Article No. 336
"Non-metallic Sheathed Cable," except that
exposed cable will not be permitted.
The following methods are acceptable for all
types of construction.
National Electrical Code Article No. 330 -
Mineral Insulated Metal Sheathed Cable.
National Electrical Code Article No. 345
Intermediate Metal Conduit.
National Electrical Code Article No. 346
Rigid 'Metal Galvanized Conduit.
National Electrical Code Article No. 347 -
Concealed Rigid Non-Metallic Conduit.
National Electrical Code Article No. 348 -
Electrical (Galvanized) Metallic Tubing.
National Electrical Code Article No. 351 -
Liquid~tight Flexible Metal Conduit. (Ords. 79-
67, 76~24).
Chapter 76-4
INSPECTIONS
Article 76-4.2
Sections:
76-4.202
76-4.204
76-4.206
76-4.208
76-4.210
New Work
Inspection.
Correction notice.
Other violations.
Notice to inspect.
Types, completed before
inspection.
76-4.212 Time of service.
76-4.214 No change after inspection.
Article 76-4.4 Existing Work
Sections:
76-4.402
Generally.
Article 76-4.2
New Work
76-4.202 Inspection. All electrical systems
shall be inspected by the electrical inspector, to
insure compliance with this division. No person
shall conceal electrical work until it is inspected
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
and written approval to proceed is given (Ords.
79-67,76-24).
76-4.204 Correction notice. If the inspector
condemns any electrical work as not in
accordance with this division, he shall give
written notice to the person engaged in the
work. Within ten days after this notice, or
within any reasonable further time that the
inspector may prescribe, the person doing the
work shall change or remove the work or
equipment as the inspector may require to make
it comply fully with this division. (Ords. 79-67,
76-24).
76-4.206 Other violations. (a) No person
shall cover electrical work, or allow it to be
covered, to prevent or hinder its inspection, or
remove any notice not to cover placed by the
inspector.
(b) No person shall supply current to an
electrical installation or current-consuming
device until a certificate of inspection and
approval has been issued. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-4.208 Notice to inspect. The person
doing electrical work authorized by the permit
shall notify the electrical inspector orally or in
writing that the work is ready for inspection and
meets the requirements of this division. The
notice shall be given not less than one working
day before the work is to be inspected. (Ords.
79-67, 76-24).
76-4.210 Types completed before
inspection. Before the electric wiring in any
building is installed, inspected, a~proved, or
deemed ready for inspection:
( I) All gas, steam, water,. sewer, furnace and
other piping and tubing which is to be located in
any portion of the building in which any of the
wiring is located, shall be installed and in place;
(2) The building shall be roofed; and
(3) Wherever any of the wiring is to be
concealed, all lathing strips, furring, bridging,
backing, and headers shall be in place. Thermal
insulation shall not be installed until all electrical
rough wiring is approved. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-4.212 Time of service. (a) On alteration
jobs requiring a change of service, the service
shall be changed and inspected at the frame or
rough wiring state.
(Contra Costa County 9-15-79)
(b) On swimming pool jobs requmng a
change of service, the service shall be changed
and completed prior to the approval for pouring
or cementing of the pool or steel inspection of
the pool cavity. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-4.214 No change after inspection. (a)
After any electrical work has been inspected and
approved, no person shall damage or interfere
with it without due authority, nor (whether
working under authority of the original or of
any new permit) in any manner change or alter
it without reporting such change or alteration to
the electrical inspector for reinspection.
(b) After electric work in, on, or about any
building has been inspected and approved, no
person shall place any sheet metal, pipe or other
metal work within five inches of any electrical
conductor or cable or concealed system of
wiring, or within two inches of any so-called
open wiring, without having been authorized
so to do by the electrical inspector and then
only when such conductors are protected as
may be prescribed by the inspector. (Ords.
79-67,76-24).
Article 76-4.4
Existing Work
76-4.402 Generally. The inspector is
empowered to inspect all electrical equipment
and work not exempted by Section 76-2.608.
When the inspector finds any electrical
equipment to be dangerous or unsafe, he shall so
notify the person owning, using or operating it,
who shall make the repairs or changes required
to make the equipment safe, and complete this
work within ten days after notice or such
further time as the inspector may set. Any
electrical system deemed an immediate, imminent
hazard to life and property shall be de-energized
immediately by the owner, his representative
or the electrical inspector. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
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Chapter 76.6
CONNECTIONS
Article 76-6.2
Sections :
76-6.202
76-6.204
76-6.206
Connections to Installations
Inspector's approval required.
Unlawful reconnections.
Power companies notify
inspector.
Unlawful wiring, electric
fences, warning.
Temporary Construction Power
and Temporary Connections
76-6.208
Article 76-6.4
Sections:
76-6.402
Required conditions.
Article 76-6.2
Connections to Installations
76-6.202 Inspector's approval required. No
person shall connect a source of electrical
energy, or supply electric service, to any
electrical equipment for the installation of
which a permit is required without first
obtaining the electrical inspector's certificate of
approval. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-6.204 Unlawful reconnections. No
person shall connect a source of electrical
energy, or supply electric service, to any
electrical equipment which the electrical
inspector has disconnected or ordered
disconnected until he issues a certificate of
approval authorizing its reconnection and use.
The electrical inspector shall notify the serving
, utility of the order to discontinue use. (Ords.
79-67,76-24).
76-6.206 Power companies notify inspector.
(a) Notice. Whenever in, on or about any
building any person engaged in the distribution
or sale of electrical energy shall set, reset, install
or reinstall any meter for the measurement of
electrical energy, or connect or reconnect to, or
supply or service any installation of electrical
equipment, or change the nominal voltage of
supply or service to any installation of electrical
equipment, or change the nominal voltage of
supply or service to any installation of electrical
equipment, or shall change any such supply or
service from two-wire to three-wire or vice versa,
or from single-phase to polyphase or vice versa,
or from direct current to alternating .current or
CONNECTIONS
76-6.202-76-6.208
vice versa, that person shall within two days
thereafter, exclusive of Sundays and holidays,
give written notice thereof to the electrical
inspector, specifying the location and address of
the installation affected.
(b) Thirty-Day Exception. This notice need
not be given for work expressly approved by the
electrical inspector within thirty days after
inspection approval.
(c) Authorization Required. No person
engaged in the distribution or sale of electrical
energy shall connect his distribution system, or
any live supply or service conductor(s)
therefrom, to any electrical equipment in, on or
about any building or cause or allow any
energizing of such connections until the
electrical inspector inspects the electrical
equipment and authorizes such connections.
(d) Waiver. The principal electrical inspector
may, at his discretion, temporarily or
permanently waive any or all requirements of
this article by giving written notice of such
waiver to all persons involved. He may likewise
at any time revoke such waiver by similar notice.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-6.208 Unlawful wrrmg, electric fences,
warning. (a) Prohibition. Except as hereinafter
provided, no person shall construct or maintain
any spring gun, or any electric wiring device,
designed or intended to injure and/or shock
animals or persons, or any contrivance or
apparatus for such purpose.
(b) Livestock Exception. Persons principally
engaged in the business of handling livestock as a
primary means of production or income may
electrify fences to control or confine livestock
upon complying with all the following
req uiremen ts:
(1) Any contrivance or mechanism to control
electrical current in such fences shall be
approved by a recognized testing laboratory, and
shall include a suitable interrupting device and
such other safety devices to prevent dangerous
currents getting on the fence at any time.
(2) Any electrical fence to which the public
may have access, except cross fences to confine
and control livestock, shall be posted with a
warning notice containing the following or
similar wording: "DANGER ELECTRIC
FENCE," or "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE."
This notice shall be posted along any such main
fence at intervals of not more than four hundred
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
feet, and in letters at least one inch high. (Ords.
79-67,76-24).
Article 76-6.4
Temporary Construction Power and
Temporary Connections
76-6.402 Required conditions. (a) Tempo-
rary electrical construction power and lighting
installations may be permitted during the period
of construction, remodeling, maintenance,
repair, or demolition of buildings, structures
or similar activities. Temporary electrical power
will be de-energized and discontinued when the
permanent electrical system is approved by the
inspector and ready to energize (see Article
76-6.2). Use of any permanent electrical
equipment or distribution system for temporary
construction power utilization is not permitted
(see NEC Article 305 and Section 21O-8(b)
wiring of construction sites).
(b) The inspector may allow the temporary
use of electrical current through any electrical
equipment, subject to the restrictions herein.
(c) The inspector shall not allow such use
when it is determined it will endanger life or
property.
(d) The inspector shall not allow such use for
longer than reasonably necessary to fully
comply with this division, and he may fix this
time period when he grants the allowance, which
shall not exceed thirty days.
(e) The inspector may allow such use before
installation of fixtures and finish, if:
(1) A permit has been obtained;
(2) Range and appliance circuit receptacles,
etc., are in place;
(3) Panel cover trims are in place on all
service and distribution panels; and
( 4) Fuses or breakers are installed only on
needed circuits, are in place. (Ords. 79-67, 76-
24).
Chapter 76-8
PERMITS
Article 76-8.2
Sections:
76-8.202
76-8.204
General
Required.
Inspector issues.
(Contr" Costa County 9-15-79)
Permit only to contractor or
owner.
Article 76-8.4 Application for Permit
Sections:
76-8.402
76-8.404
76-8.406
76-8.408
76-8.206
76-8.410
Application.
Required information.
Issuance.
Late application, penalty-
Emergencies.
Annual permits.
Article 76-8.2
General
76-8.202 Required. No person shall install
electrical equipment regulated by this division
without having a separate valid unstopped
permit therefor for each affected building,
structure or premises, except as otherwise
allowed in this chapter. (Ords. 76-67, 76-24).
76-8.204 Inspector issues. The electrical
inspector shall issue permits only pursuant to
this chapter. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-8.206 Permit only to contractor or
owner. (a) A permit shall be issued only to a
person holding a valid, unexpired, unrevoked
California electrical contractor's license except
as otherwise provided in this section.
(b) A permit may be issued for work in a
one family dwelling used exclusively for living
purposes, including the usual accessory buildings
and quarters, if the permittee is the bona fide
owner of the structures occupied by or designed
to be occupied by the owner; in which case the
owner himself shall perform all work under the .
permit. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Article 76-8.4
Application for Permit
76-8.402 Application. Every applicant for a
permit shall apply therefor on forms furnished
by the electrical inspector. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-8.404 Required information. Every
application shall contain the address, the use,
occupancy or purpose of the building structure
or premises where the proposed electrical work
is to be done, the names and addresses of the
owner and of the electrical contractor if any, a
complete description of the proposed work, and
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other information that the electrical inspector
may consider necessary. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-8.406 Issuance. If, on examination and
investigation, the electrical inspector finds that
the proposed work will conform to this division
and that all fees have been paid, he shall issue a
permit to the applicant. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-8.408 Late application, penalty
Emergencies. (a) Every person who begins
electrical work without first applying for and
obtaining the permit(s) required therefor, shall
so apply as soon as practicable. If he
unreasonably delays in applying, he shall pay a
triple permit fee(s) and remains subject to other
penalties and enforcement procedures of this
code.
(b) Emergencies. The triple fee(s) shall not be
imposed when the principal electrical inspector
is satisfied that the work was urgently necessary
and that prior application was not practicable.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-8.410 Annual permits. (a) Allowed.
Instead of a separate permit for each building,
structure, premises, installation or alteration, an
annual permit may be issued to any person
regularly employing one or more electricians for
electrical work in premises owned or occupied
by the applicant for the permit.
(b) Form. The application shall be made on
forms furnished by the electrical inspector. All
annual permits expire at the end of the calendar
year in which issued.
(c) Reports. In the first fifteen days of each
calendar month, the permittee shall report to
the electrical inspector on all electrical work
done under the annual permit during the
preceding month. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Chapter 76-10
FEES
Article 76-10.2
Sections:
76-10.202
76-10.204
76-10.206
76-10.208
76-10.210
76-10.212
General
Fees required.
Cash payment.
Deposit or bond.
Estimating deposits.
Minimum deposit and fee.
Refunds.
New dwellings.
Swimming pool.
Storable swimming pools,
hot tubs, and decorative
fountains.
Temporary power poles.
Restore service.
Air conditioning.
Investigation with report.
Low voltage, protective,
security, signal and
communication circuits.
76-10.418 Mobile home and trailer
parks.
76-10.420 Solar heating and/or
cooling system instal-
lations.
76-10.422 Dwelling unit landscape
lawn watering systems.
76-10.424 Temporary open air sales
lots and decorative
ligh ting.
76-10.426 Electric signs and outline
lighting.
76-10.428 Addition and alteration
to dwelling units.
Article 76-10.6 Fee Schedule
Sections:
76-10.602
76-10.604
76-10.606
76-10.214
Article 76-10.4
Sections:
76-10.402
76-10 .404
76-10.406
76-10.408
76~1 0.41 0
76-10.412
76-10.414
76-10.416
76-10.608
76-10.610
FEES
76-8.406-76-10.204
Uncompleted work.
Unit Fees
General.
Commercial or industrial.
Dwelling units (one, two
and multi-family).
TV antenna systems.
Landscape lawn watering
system.
Article 76-10.2
General
76-10.202 Fees required. No permit for
electrical work is valid unless the fee(s) therefor
has been paid or provided for as required in this
division. Fees are due, and shall be paid or
provided for by the applicant, before any
electrical work (requiring a permit hereunder) is
started and the permit therefor issued. (Ords.
79-67, 76-24).
76-10.204 Cash payment. Unless the
applicant chooses the alternative bond method
in Section 76-10.206, he shall pay to and/or
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
deposit with the electrical inspector for each
permit when issued, the sum the inspector
estimates is required to cover the fee(s) for the
electrical work to be done. (Ord. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.206 Deposit or bond. (a) Bond
Alternative. Instead of advance payment of
individual fees, an applicant may (except when
paying only unit fees) furnish a bond of two
thousand dollars to cover permit fees accrued
and unpaid. The bond shall be renewed
periodically before expiration, as needed. At the
beginning of each month the inspector shall
calculate the amount of the permit fees for.
inspections completed and send a billing
therefor to the permittee. If the permittee fails
to pay the amount within thirty days after
invoice, the bond is forfeited and the fees are in
default. If the permittee does work during any
one month in excess of two thousand dollars, or
requiring the issuance of over one hundred fifty
permits, he shall, within five days of notice
thereof:
(l) Pay the total amount billed; or
(2) Secure an additional bond sufficient to
cover all work done but with a minimum
additional face amount of one thousand dollars
effective immediately and continuing for the life
of the original two-thousand-dollar bond and
having the same expiration date.
(b) Enforcement. If the permittee fails to pay
the amount billed, unpaid fees are then
immediately in default and. permits issued
thereon are void, and from then on he shall be
issued permits only on an individual and cash
basis, and all active applications in his current
deposit shall be converted to the individual
basis. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.208 Estimating deposits. (a)
Applicant Estimates. The applicant shall furnish,
to the inspector, applicant's work unit
breakdown and estimate of fee deposit amount
plus five dollars based thereon for the following
types of electrical work:
(I) Commercial or industrial;
(2) Signs; and
(3) Miscellaneous electrical work for retail
businesses, offices, residences, and for altera-
tions not requiring building permits.
(b) Inspector Estimates. The inspector shall
estimate fee deposit amounts plus five dollars
for the following types of electrical work:
(1) Retail buildings, offices, residences, one,
(Contra Costa County 5-81)
two, and multi-family dwelling units, hotels,
motels, mobile trailers, boat harbors, boat
docks and marinas, and
(2) Alterations and additions. (Ords. 79-67,
76-24).
76-10.210 Minimum deposit and fee. (a)
General. The minimum deposit in any case is
twenty dollars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20.00
(b) Alterations and Additions. The minimum
fee (including filing fee) for any permit for
alterations and/or additions, or for anyone
installation of wiring or appliance is six
dollars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 6.00.
(Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-10.212 Refunds. After final inspection
and approval of electrical work, the. inspector
shall refund to the permittee any balance of the
deposit or advance payment over the required
fee(s) as finally calculated (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.214 Uncompleted work, old work
fees. If electrical work is left incomplete, the
inspector shall bill the permittee, or other
person responsible therefor, for the fees for the
work actually done. The person completing the
work shall obtain a new permit. (Ords. 79-67,
76-24).
Article 76-10.4
Unit Fees
76-10.402 New dwellings. Each electrical
permit for a new one or two-family dwelling
unit or a multi-family dwelling unit, not
including provisions listed in Section 76-10.416,
the permit fee is a six-dollar filing fee plus two
dollars per one hundred square feet or fraction
thereof including. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 6.00
carports or garages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00.
(Ords. 80-76 S 2,79-67, 76-24).
76-10.404 Swimming pool. The fees
(including the six-dollar filing fee) for swimming
pools (but excluding installation of yard lighting
or change of electrical service) are twelve dollars
for the electrical grounding, bonding, and con-
nection of underwater lighting units, and a thir-
teen-dollar unit fee for electrical wiring connec-
tions of underwater lighting units, motors,
panels, branch and feeder circuits. . . . . .$12.00
connected to an existing wiring system.. 13.00.
(Ords. 80-76 S 3,79-67,76-24).
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76-10.406 Storable swimming pools, hot
tubs and decorative fountains. The fee (including
the six dollar filing fee but excluding installation
of yard lighting or change of electrical service)
is a sixteen dollar unit fee for electrical connec-
tions of motors, panels, branch and feeder
circuits connected to an existing wiring system
for above and below grade storable swimming
pools, therapeutic hot tubs, decorative foun-
tains, construction of wood, plastic, fiberglass,
metal or similar materials ........... .$16.00.
(Ord. 79-67).
76-10.408 Temporary power poles. The fee
for a temporary power pole for construction use
only, is a unit fee of six dollars including filing
fee. Permanent power pole services are classed
as other permanent services under Sections
76-l0.604(c)(10) and 76-1O.606(b)(2) ..$ 6.00.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.410 Restore service. The fee for a
permit to restore electric utility service (shut
off because of vacancy, fire or official act) is
a unit fee of twelve dollars (including electrical,
heating and plumbing inspections and minor
repairs, but excluding fees. for required major
corrections per Sections 76-10.604 and
76-10.606) ...................... .$12.00.
(Ords. 79-67,76-24).
76-10.412 Air conditioning. The fee
(including the six dollar filing fee) for the
electrical and mechanical inspections for an
addition of a central A/C cooling and/or heating
system, to an existing dwelling is a unit fee of
eighteen dollars for each dwelling unit, con-
nected to an existing electrical system, including
a change of the electrical service. . . . . . .$18.00.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.414 Investigation with report. Every
investigation requiring a report is chargeable
as a unit fee of sixty dollars (FHA- VA)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$60.00.
(Ords. 80-76 S 4,79-67, 76-24).
76-10.416 Low voltage, protective, security,
signal and communication circuits. The unit fee
for a permit for proprietary remote control,
signaling, power limited, fire protection system,
security system, communication and sound
circuits including circuits less than fifty volts
installed in commercial, industrial locations or
FEES
76-10.406-76-10.426
multi-family dwelling units including filing fees
for 1 to 15 units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18.00
additional units over 15 - each unit. . . ..$ .30.
76-10.418 Mobile home and trailer parks.
The fee for a permit for installation of electrical
power and/or lighting system construction,
remodeling, maintenance, repair or other
activities shall be as scheduled in California
Administrative Code (CAC) Title 25, Chapter 5.
Items not included in the CAC schedule shall be
as required in Articles 76-10.4 and 76-10.6.
(Ord. 79-67).
76-10.420 Solar heating and/or cooling
system installations. The unit fee for one and
two-family dwelling units (including the six
dollar filing fee and change of electrical service)
for the electrical and mechanical inspections
required are eighteen dollars for each dwelling,
for electrical connections of motors, panels,
branch and feeder circuits, transformers, low
voltage circuits energized from a new or existing
wiring system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18 .00.
(Ord. 79-67).
76-10.422 Dwelling unit landscape lawn
watering systems. The unit fee (including the
six dollar filing fee) for the electrical and
mechanical inspections of a lawn sprinkler
system for a detached one or two-family
dwelling (duplex) is a unit fee for each dwelling
unit of eighteen dollars with electrical circuits
connected to an existing system (but excluding
any change of electrical service) ...... .$18.00.
(Ords. 80-28 S 1, 79-67).
76-10.424 Temporary open air sales lots
and decorative lighting. Installation of electrical
wiring required for electric service equipment,
festoon and floodlighting outlets, switches,
photocell control, time clocks, receptacles,
branch circuits, etc., for temporary open air
sales lots and/or decorative lighting is a unit fee
of twenty-five dollars including the six dollar
filing fee. Electric power for such uses shall be
for a period to not exceed ninety days). .$25.00.
(Ord. 79-67).
76-10.426 Electric signs and outline lighting.
Inspection of electric wiring and equipment
associated with illuminated advertising or
identification signs and outline lighting located
at one address or subdivided space for the same
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
tenant or owner shall be a unit fee of fifteen
dollars (including the six dollar filing fee) for
the first illuminated sign. .,. . . . . . . . . . .$15.00
and five dollars for each additional illuminated
sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5 .00.
(Ord. 79-67).
76-10.428 Addition and alteration to
dwelling units. The fee (including the six dollar
filing fee) for electrical inspection in conjunc-
tion with a building permit for an addition to
an existing dwelling unit is a unit fee of fifteen
dollars for the first twenty-five thousand dollars
of valuation, plus eighteen cents for each one
hundred dollars of the value over the first
twenty-five thousand dollars for each dwelling
unit as follows:
(a) Value up to $25,000. . . . . . . . . . .$15.00
(b) Each $100 or major fraction thereof is
an additional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.
(Ord.79-67).
Article 76-10.6
Fee Schedule
76-10.602 General. In addition to the other
general and special fees, penalties, deposits, and
bonds, provided for in this division, and unless
otherwise specially provided, the following fees
shall be charged and paid for the indicated items
of electrical work. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.604 Commercial or industrial. Fees
for commercial or industrial work (including
retail stores, offices, motels, mobile trailers,
boat harbors, boat docks and marinas) are as
follows:
(a) Filing Fee. The filing fee for a permit is
$6.00.
(b) Alterations. Fees for inspection of altera-
tions in existing wiring, panels, and/or services
shall be computed on the same basis as for new
work.
(c) Additionally, the folJowing fees apply
to each item of such work unless otherwise
indicated:
(1) Branch circuit or feeder. . . . . . . ..$ 1.00
(2) Outlet:
(A) Attached light fixtures . . . . . . . . . .25
(B) Plug receptacle or convenience outlet
under 1250 watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
(C) Over 1250 watts rated capacity, including
heavy duty plug receptacle. . . . . . . . . . . .25
(D) Wall switch or similar for control of
(Contra Costa County 5.81)
lighting or devices under 1250 watts. . ..$ .25
(~) lJnd~r 1250 watts, for lighting, heating
power signaling, attaching bell transformer, or
for other purpose for which no other fees are
herein specifically provided. . . . . . . . . . . .25
(F) Multiples, including attached receptacles,
where installed not more than twenty-four
inches apart, where more than 20 such outlets
are involved, except signs:
Minimum charge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For such installation, plus up to 50
5.00
ligh ts
2.00
.05
Over 50 lights, each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3) Fixtures:
Basic fee on first 12 fixtures. . . . . . . . .. 2.00
Each additional fixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Additional filing fee when installation is by
another person than installer of rough wiring
.............................. .. 6.00
(4) Rough wiring for appliances (plus connec-
tion fee per Item 9):
Heater-bathroom, air. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Built-in range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Built-in oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Dryer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.50
Water heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Fan ceiling exhaust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Furnace, forced warm air fan. . . . . . . . . .50
Garbage disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1 .00
Dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(5) Rough wiring for KW/power-rated
devices:
Appliances and all commercial and heavy duty
heating installation rated in KV A or KW:
per KV A or KW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
(6) Rough wiring for power-rated devices:
Appliances and all commercial and heavy duty
motor installations rated in HP: per HP. . .30
(Up to $40.00 maximum, plus fee per Item
(9)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40.00
(7) Rough wiring for generators, trans-
formers, rectifiers, and similar apparatus and
machines, including controls: per KV A. . .30
(Up to $40.00 maximum charge for anyone
unit plus fee per Item (9)). . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
(8) Rough wiring for motor generator sets,
balancer sets, dynamometers, and converters,
including controls, 150 percent of motor fees
per Item (6).
(9) Reconnection of replacement of existing
apparatus of appliances (not relocated) listed
in Items (4) through (8) : one half 0 f listed
fees plus filing fee.
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(10) Services: change of service. . . . . ..$ 2.00
(A) Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(B) Service equipment (new or change:
$40.00 maximum for anyone service):
Over 600 volts:
First 200 KV A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00
Over 200 KV A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.00
600 volts or less:
First 100 ampere capacity. . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Each additional 100 ampere capacity . .. 1.00
(11) Motion picture machine, including
operating motor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.50
(12) Radio transmitters, per watt of station
rating (up to $15.00 maximum) . . . . . . . .05
(13) Elevators, electric, including power wiring
and controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15.00
(14) Tube lighting for illumination, for each
100 watts of capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
(15) Signs:
(A) Connection to building supply wiring
(including control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00
(B) Transformers-outline lighting per trans-
former. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
(C) Size: 20 lamps or less or tube illuminated
sign of two transformers or less. . . . . . .. 3.00
All over first 20 lamps, per lamp. . . . . . . .05
All over first 2 transformers, per transformer
................................ .50
(D) Painted sign illuminated by bracket
reflector lamps, each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.50
(E) Flasher or automatic control device
. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . .. .. . . . . .. .. 1.00
(16) Miscellaneous machinery or apparatus,
where KV A or KW or HP rating is not possible,
and for special inspections or testings per man-
hour or fraction spent in inspection including:
(A) Swimming pool continuity and ground
resistance testing
(B) Ground fault interrupter testing including
filing fee (per hour). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
(Note: A $60.00 deposit required prior to in-
spection or testing)
(17) Maintenance electricians; for each annual
maintenance electrician permit issued (in addi-
tion to all other fees herein provided, which
shall be paid when any work done under annual
permit is inspected). ................ 10.00
(18) Bus duct, per lineal foot. . . . . . . . .10
(19) Services (plus $2.00 for each change of
service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00
(A) Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(B) Service equipment (new or change,
$40.00 maximum)
FEES
76-10.606-76-10.608
Over 600 Volts:
First 200 KV A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00
Over 200 KV A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.00
600 Volts or Less:
First 100 ampere capacity. . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Each additional 100 ampere capacity. .. 1.00.
(Ords. 80-76 S 5,79-67, 76-24).
76-10.606 Dwelling units (one, two and
multi-family). (a) Filing Fee. The filing fee for
a permit for electrical alteration work relating
to dwelling unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 6.00
(b) Additionally, the following fees apply to
each item of work unless otherwise indicated:
(1) Circuit, each installed . . . . . . . . .. 1.25
(2) Services (plus $2.00 for each change of
service) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00
(A) Meter. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(B) Service equipment (new or change,
$40.00 maximum)
600 volts or less:
First 100 ampere capacity. . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
Each additional 100 ampere capacity. .. 1.00
(3) Where rough wiring, fixtures, and appli-
ances are installed by one electrical contractor,
a separate fixture fee will be charged and com-
puted as follows: Charges are listed in subsec-
tions (a) and (b)(1), plus basic fixture fee which
includes the first twelve fixtures. . . . . .. 2.00
Each additional fixture.. . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
(4) Where fixtures are installed by others:
Filing fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6.00
First twelve fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-;-00
Each additional fixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
(5) Miscellaneous machinery or apparatus,
where KV A or KW or HP rating is not possible,
and for special inspections or testings per man-
hour or fraction spent in inspection including:
(A) Swimming pool continuity and ground
resistance testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
(B) Ground fault interrupter testing including
filing fee (per hour). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30.00
(Note: A $60.00 deposit required prior to inspec-
tion or testing. (Ords. 80-76 S 6,79-67,76-24).
76-10.608 TV antenna systems. The filing
fee for a permit for television antenna systems
is as follows:
(1) Commercial or community system,
including multi-family dwelling units or condo-
miniums ($2.00 minimum):
(A) Main trunk feeder. . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 2.00
(B) Branch house, or single occupancy served
.25
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
(C) Booster. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ .25
(D) Booster power "supply . . . . . . . . . . .25
(E) TV outlet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
(2) One-family dwelling unit complete system
on the same property:
(A) Minimum fee includes all outlets.. 1.50
(B) Boosters for remote towers. . . . . . .25
(3) Tower over forty feet in height from base
requires building permit. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-10.610 Landscape lawn waterfug system.
A permit for the installation of electrically
controlled automatic lawn sprinkler systems
including AC and DC circuits of less than one
hundred ten volts energized from a new or
existing electrical system, with fees as follows:
(1) Commercial, industrial, multi-family,
dwelling units, parkways, golf course, etc.,
filing fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 6.00
(2) Electrical service - each. . . . . . . .. 1.00
(3) Electric meter - each. . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(4) Branch and feeder circuits - each.. 1.25
(5) Control station solenoid zone
circuits - each. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.25.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Chapter 76-12
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Article 76-12.2 Adoption and Application
Sections:
76-12.202 Adoption.
76-12.204 Application.
Article 76-12.4 Modifications
Sections:
76-12.402
76-12.404
General terminology.
1978 National Electrical Code
modifications.
Article 76-12.2
Adoption and Application
76-12.202 Adoption. (a) The 1978 Edition
of the National Electrical Code (published by
the National Fire Protection Association), with
the changes, additions and deletions set forth in
Article 76-12.4 below, is adopted by this
reference as though fully set forth herein.
(b) Three copies of the 1978 National
Electrical Code as amended are on file in the
office of the clerk of the board, and the other
requirements of Government Code Section
(Contra Costa County 5-81)
50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.
(Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-12.204 Application. The requirements of
the 1978 National Electrical Code (as modified
in Article 76-12.4) apply to all things regulated
by this division in addition to this division's
other requirements. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
Article 76-12.4
Modifications
76-12.402 General terminology. The 1978
National Electrical Code, as adopted by Section
76-12.202, is applicable as modified in this
article. Article and section numbers used are
those of the National Electrical Code; "NEC"
refers to the National Electrical Code, and
"NFP A" refers to the National Fire Protection
Association. (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
76-12.404 1978 National Electrical Code
Modifications. The 1978 National Electrical
Code shall be modified as follows:
"Article 210 Branch Circuits
"210-8 Ground-Fault Circuit Protection.
(a) Dwelling Units. (Addition) Exception No.
1: Ground fault circuit interrupters need not be
provided on receptacles located in a garage,
provided such outlets are single receptacles,
located directly adjacent to the appliance,
installed to serve specific fixed or stationary
appliances and not intended for hand held
portable appliances or tools.
(b) Construction Sites (Deletion) Exception
No.2: Not in effect.
"210-19 Conductors - Minimum Ampacity
and Size.
(b) Household Ranges and Cooking Appli-
ances. (Amendment) Branch-circuit conductors
supplying household ranges, wall-mounted
ovens, counter-mounted cooking units, and
other household cooking appliances shall have
an ampacity not less than the maximum load to
be served. The minimum ampacity of branch
circuit conductors shall not be less than 50
amperes for free-standing electric ranges, 40
amperes for single and double wall-mounted
ovens or counter-mounted cooking units
(Exception 76-2.804).
(c) Household Electric Clothes Dryers. (Addi-
tion) The minimum ampacity of conductors
supplying electric clothes dryers shall be not
less than 40 amperes at 600C conductor
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temperature rating (Exception 76-2.804).
(d) Conductor Ampacities. (Addition) Con-
ductor ampacities rated at 100 ampere and less
shall be sized using the 600C (1400F) tem-
perature column (table 31O~16) for circuits
supplying clothes dryers, air conditioners and
central electric furnaces, located in dwelling
occupanCIes.
"210-25 Receptacle Outlets Required.
(b) Dwelling Unit. (Addition) Counter top
spaces installed in rooms other than kitchen and
dining areas, at least one receptacle outlet shall
be installed at each counter space as required
and approved for the use of hand held
appliances.
For a one-family dwelling, at least one
receptacle outlet shall be installed outdoors
located in the patio area.
"210-26 Lighting Outlet'S Required. (Amend-
ment and Addition)
Lighting outlets shall be installed where
specified in (a) and (c) below.
(a) Dwelling Unit(s). At least one wall switch
controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in
every habitable room; in bathrooms, hallways,
stairways, attached garages, at each outdoor
entrance, and adjacent to mechanical equipment
requiring servicing.
At least one lighting outlet shall be installed
in an attic, underfloor space, utility room and
basement only where these spaces are used for
storage.
Exception No.1: In habitable rooms, other
than kitchens, one or more duplex receptacles
controlled by a wall switch, one half switched,
the other half energized at all times, shall be
permitted in lieu of lighting fixture outlets.
(c) Industrial and Commercial Occupancies.
(Addition) Outdoor lighting outlets for illumina-
tion shall be installed at entrances to buildings
intended for industrial or commercial occu-
pancies.
"Article 230 Services
"230-28 Service Masts as Supports. (Addi-
tion)
The outer or upper end of the overhead
service conduit shall not overhang or project
horizontally more than eighteen inches (18")
beyond the last point at which the conduit is
supported and fastened.
In cases where it is necessary to obtain the
required height for support of the service drops
by extending the service conduit above the roof
of a building, only rigid ferrous metal conduit
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
76-12.404
shall be used for this purpose and shall not be
smaller than one and one-fourth inches (1-1/4")
trade size, nor extended more than thirty inches
(30") beyond the last support. Non-ferrous
metal conduit shall not be smaller than two
inches (2") trade size.
The service head shall be located on that
portion of the building served which is facing
the serving line or not more than eighteen
inches (18") back of that wall.
"230-43 Wiring Methods for 600 Volts or
Less (Above ground services). (Amendment)
Service entrance conductors extending along
the exterior, entering or within buildings or
structures shall be installed in rigid metal
conduit, intermediate metal conduit, cablebus
or as busways.
"230-98 Available Short-Circuit Current.
(Addition)
Prior to issuance of an electrical permit to
install electrical service equipment for multi-
family dwellings, commercial and industrial
occupancies the owner, engineer or contractor
shall present short circuit values available at
the service equipment supply terminals verified
in writing by the Serving Agency.
"Article 250 - Grounding
"250-112 To Grounding Electrode. (Addi-
tion)
The point of attachment shall be accessible
in an approved location. (Water Heater, Exterior
hose bib, etc.)
"Article 336 Non-Metallic - Sheathed Cable
"336-3(c) Uses not permitted for either type
NM or NMC. (Addition)
(9) Feeder or branch circuit wiring in
commercial and industrial occupancies unless
concealed by the permanent finish of the
buildings in wood frame construction.
"Article 370 Outlet, Switch
and Junction Boxes
"307-7 Conductors entering boxes or fittings.
(Addition)
(e) Fire separation wood stud walls between
'I' (R-3) and '1' (M-l) occupancies.
(1) Outlet boxes installed in these walls shall
be metal, non-metallic (rigid pressed fiberglass
type) or approved equal boxes. Gypsum board
shall be installed to fire protect both sides of
wood stud walls.
(2) Outlet boxes shall be staggered at least
one stud space with a fire block over each outlet
with 2" minimum sized wood.
(3) Outlet openings shall not exceed sixteen
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
(16) square inches in size and be effectively
sealed.
"Article 384 Switchboards and Panel boards
"384-16 Overcurrent Protection. (Addition)
(a) The maximum loading of a 125 ampere
bused main panelboard without a main service
disconnect, the combined circuit ampacity shall
not exceed 130 amperes with not more than two
main circuit breakers or sets of fuses.
"Article 422 Appliances
"422-8 Flexible Cords
(c) Other Appliances. (Addition) Flexible
cord shall be permitted: (1) for connection of
appliances to facilitate their frequent inter-
change or to prevent the transmission of noise
or vibration; or (2) to facilitate the removal or
disconnection of appliances, that are fastened
in place, for maintenance or repair, such as
clothes dryers, garage door openers, food
blenders, and central vacuum systems intended
for dwelling unit use (refer to 422-22 (a), (c),
and (d)).
"Article 430 Motor Circuits, Controllers
"430-31 General. (Addition)
Any motor automatically started and
stopped, rated over one-eighth horsepower,
shall be protected with external running over-
load, over current relay devices or time delay
fuses in each ungrounded conductor.
"Article 700 - Emergency Systems
"76-12.406 NEC S 700-1. 'Scope' is amended
to read: 'The provisions of this article apply to
the installation, operation and maintenance of
circuits, systems and equipment intended to
supply illumination and power in the event of
failure of the normal supply, or in the event of
accident to elemems of a systeL". supplying
power and illumination essential for safety to
life and property, where such systems or circuits
are legally required by county, state, federal or
other codes, or by any other governmental
agency having jurisdiction.
"Except where this or other codes establish a
higher requirement, a separate circuit or circuits,
wired as required by (NEC) Article 700, shall be
provided for the emergency lighting and power
specified in NFPA Life Safety Code No.
101-1973 and the Uniform Building code 1973
Edition." (Ords. 79-67. 76-24).
(Contra Costa County 9-15-79)
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Division 78
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE*
Chapters:
78-1 General
78-3 Uniform Code Adopted and Modified
Article 78-1.1
Sections:
78-1.101
78-1.103
Article 78-1.3
Sections:
78-1.301
78-1.303
78-1.305
78-1.307
Article 78-1.5
. Sections:
78-1.501
78-1.503
78-1.505
78-1.507
Article 78-1.7
Sections:
78-1.701
78-1.703
78-1.705
78-1.707
78-1.708
78-1.709
78-1.711
Chapter 78-1
GENERAL
Title and Scope
Title.
Application and scope.
Administration
Administrative authority.
Duties and powers.
Right of entry .
Dangerous and insanitary
construction.
Permits
Permit required.
Work not requiring permit.
Application for permit.
Issuance.
Fees
Permit invalid if fee unpaid.
Double fees for delayed permit.
Pay, deposit.
Refunds.
Unit fees.
Estimated fees.
Fee scheduled for estimated
fees.
Article 78-1.1
Title and Scope
78-1.101 Title. This division is the county's
plumbing code. (Ord. 74-29: ~ 78-2.002).
78-1.103 Application and scope. The
*For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to
adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or
greater than those imposed by statute, see Health & Saf. C. ~~
17951 and 17952; for the authority to adopt Uniform Codes
by reference, see Gov. C. ~ 50022.1 ff.
GENERAL
provIsIOns of this division apply to all new
construction, relocated building, and to any
alterations, repairs, or reconstruction, except as
otherwise provided herein. (Ord. 74-29: ~
72-4.008: 1970 UPC ~ 1.0).
Article 78-1.3
Administration
78-1.301 Administrative authority. The
county building inspector is the administrative
authority of this division. The term "building
inspector," unless otherwise restricted, includes
the principal mechanical inspector and any duly
authorized employee in the building inspection
department. (Ord. 74-29: Chaps. 72-2, 72-6,
71-34 S 7166: 1970 UPC S 1.1).
78-1.303 Duties and powers. (a) Among the
building inspector's duties and powers are those
listed in this section.
(b) He shall require submission of, examine,
and check plans and specifications, drawings,
descriptions, and/or diagrams necessary to show
clearly the character, kind and extent of work
covered by applications for a permit under this
division, and upon approval thereof he shall
issue the permit applied for.
(c) He shall keep a permanent, accurate
account of all fees for permits issued and other
moneys collected and received as provided by
this division, the names of the persons upon
whose account the same were paid, the date and
amount thereof, together with the location or
premises to which they relate.
(d) He shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this division in a manner consistent
with their purpose, and shall inspect all
plumbing and drainage work authorized by any
permit to assure compliance with provisions of
this division or amendments thereto, approving
or condemning such work in whole or in part as
conditions require.
(e) He shall issue upon request a certificate of
approval for any work approved by him.
(f) He shall condemn and reject all work
done or being done or materials used or being
used which do not in all respects comply with
the provisions of this division and amendments
thereto.
(g) He shall order changes in workmanship
and/or materials essential to obtain compliance
with all provisions of this division.
(h) He shall investigate any construction or
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(Contra Costa County 9-15-79)
temperature rating (Exception 76-2.804).
(d) Conductor Ampacities. (Addition) Con-
ductor ampacities rated at 100 ampere and less
shall be sized using the 600C (1400F) tem-
perature column (table 310-16) for circuits
supplying clothes dryers, air conditioners and
central electric furnaces, located in dwelling
occupancies.
"210-25 Receptacle Outlets Required.
(b) Dwelling Unit. (Addition) Counter top
spaces installed in rooms other than kitchen and
dining areas, at least one receptacle outlet shall
be installed at each counter space as required
and approved for the use of hand held
appliances.
For a one-family dwelling, at least one
receptacle outlet shall be installed outdoors
located in the patio area.
"210-26 Lighting Outlets Required. (Amend-
ment and Addition)
Lighting outlets shall be installed where
specified in (a) and (c) below.
(a) Dwelling Unites). At least one wall switch
controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in
every habitable room; in bathrooms, hallways,
stairways, attached garages, at each outdoor
entrance, and adjacent to mechanical equipment
requiring servicing.
At least one lighting outlet shall be installed
in an attic, underfloor space, utility room and
basement only where these spaces are used for
storage.
Exception No.1: In habitable rooms, other
than kitchens, one or more duplex receptacles
controlled by a wall switch, one half switched,
the other half energized at all times, shall be
permitted in lieu of lighting fixture outlets.
(c) Industrial and Commercial Occupancies.
(Addition) Outdoor lighting outlets for illumina-
tion shall be installed at entrances to buildings
intended for industrial or commercial occu-
pancies.
"Article 230 Services
"230-28 Service Masts as Supports. (Addi-
tion)
The outer or upper end of the overhead
service conduit shall not overhang or project
horizontally more than eighteen inches (18")
beyond the last point at which the conduit is
supported and fastened.
In cases where it is necessary to obtain the
required height for support of the service drops
by extending the service conduit above the roof
of a building, only rigid ferrous metal conduit
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
76-12.404
shall be used for this purpose and shall not be
smaller than one and one-fourth inches (1-1/4")
trade size, nor extended more than thirty inches
(30") beyond the last support. Non-ferrous
metal conduit shall not be smaller than two
inches (2") trade size.
The service head shall be located on that
portion of the building served which is facing
the serving line or not more than eighteen
inches (18") back of that wall.
"230-43 Wiring Methods for 600 Volts or
Less (Above ground services). (Amendment)
Service entrance conductors extending along
the exterior, entering or within buildings or
structures shall be installed in rigid metal
conduit, intermediate metal conduit, cablebus
or as busways.
"230-98 Available Short-Circuit Current.
(Addition)
Prior to issuance of an electrical permit to
install electrical service equipment for multi-
family dwellings, commercial and industrial
occupancies the owner, engineer or contractor
shall present short circuit values available at
the service equipment supply terminals verified
in writing by the Serving Agency.
"Article 250 - Grounding
"250-112 To Grounding Electrode. (Addi-
tion)
The point of attachment shall be accessible
in an approved location. (Water Heater, Exterior
hose bib, etc.)
"Article 336 Non-Metallic - Sheathed Cable
"336-3( c) Uses not permitted for either type
NM or NMC. (Addition)
(9) Feeder or branch circuit wiring in
commercial and industrial occupancies unless
concealed by the permanent finish of the
buildings in wood frame construction.
"Article 370 Outlet, Switch
and Junction Boxes
"307-7 Conductors entering boxes or fittings.
(Addition)
(e) Fire separation wood stud walls between
'I' (R-3) and ']' (M-I) occupancies.
(I) Outlet boxes installed in these walls shall
be metal, non-metallic (rigid pressed fiberglass
type) or approved equal boxes. Gypsum board
shall be installed to fire protect both sides of
wood stud walls.
(2) Outlet boxes shall be staggered at least
one stud space with a fire block over each outlet
with 2" minimum sized wood.
(3) Outlet openings shall not exceed sixteen
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
(16) square inches in size and be effectively
sealed.
"Article 384 Switchboards and Panelboards
"384-16 Overcurrent Protection. (Addition)
(a) The maximum loading of a 125 ampere
bused main pane1board without a main service
disconnect, the combined circuit ampacity shall
not exceed 130 amperes with not more than two
main circuit breakers or sets of fuses.
"Article 422 Appliances
"422-8 Flexible Cords
(c) Other Appliances. (Addition) Flexible
cord shall be permitted: (1) for connection of
appliances to facilitate their frequent inter-
change or to prevent the transmission of noise
or vibration; or (2) to facilitate the removal or
disconnection of appliances, that are fastened
in place, for maintenance or repair, such as
clothes dryers, garage door openers, food
blenders, and central vacuum systems intended
for dwelling unit use (refer to 422-22 (a), (c),
and (d)).
"Article 430 Motor Circuits, Controllers
"430-31 General. (Addition)
Any motor automatically started and
stopped, rated over one-eighth horsepower,
shall be protected with external running over-
load, over current relay devices or time delay
fuses in each ungrounded conductor.
"Article 700 - Emergency Systems
"76-12.406 NEC g 700-1. 'Scope' is amended
to read: 'The provisions of this article apply to
the installation, operation and maintenance of
circuits, systems and equipment intended to
supply illumination and power in the event of
failure of the normal supply, or in the event of
accident to elements of a system supplying
power and illumination essential for safety to
life and property, where such systems or circuits
are legally required by county, state, federal or
other codes, or by any other governmental
agency having jurisdiction.
"Except where this or other codes establish a
higher requirement, a separate circuit or circuits,
wired as required by (NEe) Article 700, shall be
provided for the emergency lighting and power
specified in NFP A Life Safety Code No.
101-1973 and the Uniform Building code 1973
Edition." (Ords. 79-67, 76-24).
(Contra Costa County 7.80)
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE*
Division 78
Chapters:
78-1 General
78-3 Uniform Code Adopted and Modified
Chapter 78-1
GENERAL
Article 78-1.1 Title and Scope
Sections:
78-1.101 Title.
78-1.103 Application and scope.
Article 78-1.3 Administration
Sections:
78-1.301
78-1.303
78-1.305
78-1.307
Article 78-1.5
Sections:
78-1.501
78-1.503
78-1.505
78-1.507
78-1.509
Article 78-1.7
Sections:
78-1.701
78-1.703
78-1.705
78-1.707.
78-1.708
78-1.709
78-1.711
Administrative authority.
Du ties and powers.
Right of entry.
Dangerous and insanitary
construction.
Permits
Permit required.
Work not requiring permit.
Application for permit.
Issuance.
Permit only to contractor or
owner.
Fees
Permit invalid if fee unpaid.
Double fees for delayed permit.
Pay, deposit.
Refunds.
Uni t fees.
Estimated fees.
Fee schedule for estimated
fees.
Article 78-1.1
Title and Scope
78-1.101 Title. This division is the county's
plumbing code. (Ord. 74-29: ~ 78-2.002).
78-1.103 Application and scope. The
*For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to
adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or
greater than those imposed by statute, see Health & Saf. C. ~~
17951 and 17952; for the authority to adopt Uniform Codes
by reference, see Gov. C. ~ 50022.1 ff.
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prOVISIOns of this division apply to all new
construction, relocated building, and to any
alterations, repairs, or reconstruction, except as
otherwise provided herein. (Ord. 74-29: ~
724.008: 1970 UPC ~ 1.0).
Article 78-1.3
Administration
78-1.301 Administrative authority. The
county building inspector is the administrative
authority of this division. The tenn "building
inspector," unless otherwise restricted, includes
the principal mechanical inspector and any duly
authorized employee in the building inspection
department. (Ord. 74-29: Chaps. 72-2, 72-6,
71-34 ~ 7166: 1970 UPC ~ 1.1).
78-1.303 Duties and powers. (a) Among the
building inspector's duties and powers are those
listed in this section.
(b) He shall require submission of, examine,
and check plans and specifications, drawings,
descriptions, and/or diagrams necessary to show
clearly the character, kind and extent of work
covered by applications for a pennit under this
division, and upon approval thereof he shall
issue the pennit applied for.
(c) He shall keep a pennanent, accurate
account of all fees for permits issued and other
moneys collected and received as provided by
this division, the names of the persons upon
whose account the same were paid, the date and
amount thereof, together with the location or
premises to which they relate.
(d) He shall administer and enforce the
provisions of this division in a manner consistent
with their purpose, and shall inspect all
plumbing and drainage work authorized by any
permit to assure compliance with provisions of
this division or amendments thereto, approving
or condemning such work in whole or in part as
conditions require.
(e) He shall issue upon request a certificate of
approval for any work approved by him.
(f) He shall condemn and reject all work
done or being done or materials used or being
used which do not in all respects comply with
the provisions of this division and amendments
thereto.
(g) He shall order changes in workmanship
and/or materials essential to obtain compliance
with all provisions of this division.
(h) He shall investigate any construction or
GENERAL
78-1.301-78-1.307
work regulated by this division and issue such
notices and orders as provided in Section
.78-1.307.
(i) He shall keep a complete record of all the
essential transactions of his office.
(j) He shall transfer all fees collected by him
to the proper authority provided by law to
receive such funds. (Ord. 74-29: 1970 UPC ~~
1.4,1.13).
78-1.305 Right of entry. The building
inspectors shall carry proper credentials of their
respective office, upon exhibition of which they
shall have the right of entry, during usual
business hours, to inspect any and all buildings
and premises in the perfonnance of their duties.
(Ord. 74-29: 1970 UPC ~ 1.5).
78-1.307 Dangerous and insanitary
construction. (a) Nuisance. Any portion of a
plumbing system found by the building
inspector to be insanitary as defined in this
division is declared to be a nuisance.
(b) Investigated Order. Whenever it is
brought to the attention of any county official
having jurisdiction that any insanitary
conditions exist or that any construction or
work regulated by this division is dangerous,
unsafe, insanitary, a nuisance or a menace to
life, health or property or otherwise in violation
of this division, that official may request the
building inspector to investigate. If the building
inspector determines that the facts warrant such
action, he shall order any person using or
maintaining any such condition or responsible
for the use or maintenance thereof to
discontinue the use or maintenance thereof or to
repair, alter, change, remove or demolish same as
the building inspector may consider necessary
for the proper protection of life, health or
property. In the case of any gas piping or gas
appliance, he may order any person supplying
gas to such piping or appliance to discontinue
supplying gas thereto until such piping or
appliance is made safe to life, health or
property.
Every such order shall be in writing, addressed
to the owner, agent or person responsible for the
premises in which such condition exists, and
shall specify the date or time for compliance
with such order.
(c) Misdemeanor. Refusal, failure or neglect
to comply with any such notice or order is a
violation of this ordinance code.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
(d) Legal Action. When any plumbing system
is maintained in violation of this division and in
violation of any notice issued pursuant to the
provisions of this section, or where a nuisance
exists in any building or on a lot on which a
building is situated, the building inspector shall
institute any appropriate legal action or
proceeding to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate
the violation or nuisance. (Ord. 74-29: 1970
UPC ~ 1.6).
Article 78-1.5
Permits
78-1.501 Permit required. (a) No person
shall install, remove, alter, repair, relocate, or
replace any plumbing, gas or drainage piping
work or any fixture or water heating or treating
equipment in a building or premises, or cause
the same to be done, without first obtaining a
permit to do such work from the building
inspector, as provided herein.
(b) A separate permit shall be obtained for
each building or structure.
(c) No permittee shall allow any other person
other than his employees to do or cause to be
done any work under the permit. (Ord. 74-29:
1970 UPC ~ 1.8).
78-1.503 Work not requmng permit. No
permit is required for any repair work for the
stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent
pipe; but if any trap, drainline, soil, waste or
vent pipe is defective and it becomes necessary
to remove and replace it with new materials in
any part or parts, this shall be considered as new
work requiring a permit and inspection as
provided in this division.
(b) No permit is required for the clearing of
stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves, or fixtures, when such work does not
involve the replacement or rearrangement
thereof. (Ord. 74-29: 1970 UPC ~ 1.9).
78-1.505 Application for permit. Every
person required to have a permit under this
division shall apply therefor on forms provided
for that purpose. He shall give a description of
the character of the work proposed to be done,
and the location, ownership, occupancy and use
of the premises in connection therewith. The
building inspector may require plans,
specifications or drawings and such other
information as he may deem necessary. (Ord.
(Contra Costa County 7-80)
74-29: ~ 78-4.006: 1970 UPC ~~ 1.11, 1.12).
78-1.507 Issuance. If the building inspector
determines that the plans, specifications, draw-
ings, descriptions or information furnished by
the applicant complies with this division, he
shall issue the permit applied for upon payment
of the required fees. (Ord. 74-29: 1970 UPC~
1.11 ).
78-1.509 Permit only to contractor or
owner. A permit required by this division shall
be issued only to:
(1) A person holding a valid, unexpired, un-
revoked, unsuspended California plumber or
general building contractor's license.
(2) A bona fide owner of the premises and
structures where work is proposed. (Ord. 80-29
~ 1).
Article 78-1.7
Fees
78-1.701 Permit invalid if fee unpaid. No
permit is valid for which any required fee,
penalty, deposit or bond is unpaid or in default.
(Ord.74-29).
78-1.703 Double fees for delayed permit.
(a) A person who starts any work for which a
permit is required under this division without
first having obtained a permit therefor shall, if
later issued a permit therefor, pay double the
permit fee otherwise fixed therefor; however,
this provision does not apply to emergency
work, ,if the building inspector determines that
such work was urgently necessary and that it
was not practicable to obtain a permit therefor
before starting the work. In all such cases a per-
mit must be obtained as soon as it is practicable
to do so, and if there is an unreasonable delay in
obtaining the permit, a double fee shall be
charged.
(b) For the purpose 0 f this section a sanitary
plumbing outlet on or to which a plumbing fix-
ture or appliance may be set or attached is a fix-
ture. Fees for reconnection and retest of existing
plumbing systems in relocated buildings shall be
based on the number of plumbing fixtures, gas
systems, water heaters, etc., involved. (Ord.
74-29: ~ 78-4.006: 1970 UPC ~ 1.12).
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78-1.705 Pay, deposit. Applicants and per-
mittees shall pay and/or deposit fees pursuant
to Section 76-2.004. (Ord. 74-29).
78-1.707 Refunds. (a) Excess Deposit. After
fmal inspection and approval of the work, the
building inspector shall refund any excess
deposit over the required fee(s) as finally calcu-
lated.
(b) Unused Permit. Refunds for unused or
voided permits are governed by Section
72-6.012(b). (Ord. 74-29: S 76-10.210).
78-1.708 Unit fees. (a) Unit fees shall be as
provided in this section.
(b) New Residences. Every permit for new
residential construction requires a unit fee pay-
able in advance computed at two dollars per
one hundred square feet or fraction thereof,
plus a five-dollar filing fee.
(c) Restore Service.' The fee for a permit to
restore gas utility service (shut off because of
vacancy, fire or official act) is a unit fee of
twelve dollars (including electrical, heating and
plumbing inspections and minor repairs, but ex-
cluding fees for required major corrections ac-
cording to Section 78-1.711)......... .$12.00
(d) Swimming Pools, Storable Swimming
Pools, Hot Tubs and Decorative Fountains. The
fee for swimming pools, storable swimming
pools, hot tubs and decorative fountains is a
unit fee of eighteen dollars, including filing
fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18.00
The fee for a commercial pool is twenty-three
dollars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 23.00
(e) Emergency fuel gas repair requires a unit
fee of ten dollars which includes a filing
fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00
(f) Conversion to or from propane to natural
gas is a unit fee of ten dollars which includes a
. filing fee .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10.00
(g) Investigation with Report. Every investi-
gation requiring a report is chargeable as a unit
fee of sixty dollars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60.00
(h) Solar Heating and Cooling System In-
stallations. The unit fee for one-family and two-
family dwelling units (including the five-dollar
filing fee and change of service) for electrical
and plumbing inspections required is eighteen
dollars for each dwelling, for electrical connec-
tions of motors, panels, branch and feeder cir-
cuits, transformers, low voltage circuits
energized from a new or existing wiring system
(including solar panels) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18.00
GENERAL
78-1.705-78-1.711
(i) Dwelling Unit Landscape Lawn Watering
Systems. The unit fee (including the five-dollar
filing fee) for the electrical and plumbing inspec-
tions of a lawn sprinkler system for a detached
one-family or two-family dwelling (duplex) is
a unit fee f<;.>r each dwelling unit of eighteen
dollars with electrical circuits connected to an
existing system (but excluding any change of
electrical service).. . '" . . .. .. .. .. . . .$18.00
G) Addition and Alteration to Dwelling
Units. The fee (including the five-dollar filing
fee) for inspection in conjunction with a build-
ing permit for an addition or alteration to an
existing dwelling unit is a unit fee of ten dollars
for the first twenty-five thousand dollars of
valuation, plus one dollar for each one thousand
dollars of the value over the first twenty-five
thousand dollars for each dwelling unit as fol-
lows:
(1) Value up to $25,000........... 10.00
(2) Each $1,000 or fraction thereof is an
additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(Ords. 80-76 S 7,80-29 S 2,76-23,76-15 S 7).
78-1.709 Estimated fees. (a) Except as pro-
vided in Section 78-1.708, estimating the
amount of fees and deposits shall be as provided
in this section.
(b) Additions, Alterations. Every permit for
additions or alterations to existing structures or
improvements requires a deposit adequate to
cover the estimated fees according to Section
78-1.711 plus five dollars (minimum twenty dol-
lars); however, for miscellaneous plumbing alter-
ations not requiring a building permit, the appli-
cant or permittee shall furnish the department a
plumbing unit breakdown according to Section
78-1.711 plus a five-dollar deposit.
(c) Commercial, etc. Every permit for com-
mercial, industrial, retail or office buildings re-
quires a deposit adequate to cover the estimated
fees per Section 78-1.711, plus five dollars
(minimum twenty-five dollars). (Ords. 76-23,
76-l5S8). .
78-1.711 Fee schedule for estimated fees.
(a) Filing Fee. Every permit requires a filing fee
of five dollars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . $ 5.00
(b) Inspections. Special inspections require a
fee of thirty dollars per man-hour spent on
the inspection. . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , . . .. 30.00
(c) Particular Work. Additionally, the follow-
ing fees are required for each item of such work:
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
(1 ) Dishwasher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1. 75
(2) Garbage disposer... . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
(3) Waste-discharging device or plumbing
fixture including water supply thereto
(install, reinstall, remove, or
replace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
(4) Sewer for building or mobile home. 5.00
(5) Install T & P valve on existing water
heater. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
(6) Sewer ejector for building or mobile
home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .: 5.00
(7) Solar collector, water. . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(8) Rainwater system, per drain. . . . .. 1.75
(9) Water piping and/or treatment eqtiipment
(install,a1terorrepair).......... 1.75
(10) Water heater and/or vent. . . . . . .. 1.75
(11) Sprinkler system, lawn or garden, on one
meter, including control valve and back-
flow protection for each zone (excluding
detached one-family or two-family dwell-
ings). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
(12) Backflow protective devices or vaccum
breakers on tanks, vats, etc., or for
installation on unprotected plumbing fix-
tures including necessary water piping:
1 through 5 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
Each additional over 5 . . . . . .. .30
(13) Gas piping system:
1 through 5 outlets.......... 1.75
Each additional over 5 . . . . . .. '.3 5
(14) Drainage or vent piping, repair or
alter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
(15) Industrial water retreatment interceptor
including trap (not kitchen-type grease
interceptor functioning as fixture
tra p ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
(Ords. 80-76 ~ 8, 80-29 ~ 3, 76-23, 76-15 ~ 9).
Chapter 78-3
UNIFORM CODE ADOPTED
AND MODIFIED
Article 78-3.1
Sections:
78-3.101
78-3.103
Article 78-3.3
Sections:
78-3.301
78-3.303
78-3.305
Adoption and Application
Adoption.
Application.
Modifications.
Terminology.
UPC Sec. 203, copper tubing.
UPC Sec. 318, inspection and
testing.
(Contra Costa County 5-81)
78-3.307
78-3.309
78-3.313
78-3.315
UPC Sec. 406, cleanouts.
UPC Sec. 409, drainage.
UPC Sec. 906, special fixtures.
UPC Appendix C, minimum
plumbing facilities.
UPC Appendix G, swimming
pools.
78-3.317
Article 78-3.1
Adoption and Application
78-3.101 Adoption. (a) The 1979 e~ition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code (published by the
International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials), with the changes, addi-
tions, and deletions set forth in Article 78-3.3,
is adopted by this reference as though fully set
forth in this chapter.
(b) Three copies of the 1979 Uniform Plumb-
ing Code are on file in the office of the clerk of
the board, and the other requirements of
Government Code Section 50022.6 have been
and shall be complied with. (Ords. 80-29 ~ 4,
74-29: ~ 78-2.002).
78-3.103 Application. The requirements of
the 1979 Uniform Plumbing Code (as modified
by Article 78-3.3) apply to all things regulated
by this division in addition to this division's
other requirements. (Ords. 80-29 ~ 4, 74-29).
Article 78-3.3
Modifications
78-3.301 Terminology. The following modi-
fications of the 1979 Uniform Plumbing Code
refer to it as UPC and to its section numbers.
(Ords. 80-29 ~ 5, 74-29).
78-3.303 UPC Sec. 203, copper tubing. UPC
Section 203 is amended by adding subsection
(f), to read:
"(f) Drop-eared fittings will be installed on
all fixture and hose bib outlets, and securely
fastened to adequate backing with screws. No
galvanized or ferrous pipe and/or nipples shall be
installed in a copper water system." (Ords.
80-29 ~ 6, 74-29: ~~ 78-4.010, 78-4.012).
78-3.305 UPC Sec. 318, inspection and test-
ing. UPC Section 318 is amended by changing
subsections (b) and (c), and adding subsection
(j), to read:
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(14) Investigations with report. Every
investigation requiring a report
is chargeable as a unit fee of
forty-five dollars ,............. 45.00
(Ords. 76-29, 76-23, 76-15 ~ 6).
Chapter 71 0-2
ADOPTING UMC
Sections:
710-2.002 Adoption.
710-2.002 Adoption. (a) The mechanical
(heating, ventilating, cooling, etc.) code of this
county is the 1973 edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code (including appendices) adopted
jointly by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the
International Conference of Building Officials.
(b) This uniform code, with the changes,
additions, and deletions set forth in this division,
is adopted by this reference as though fully set-
forth in this division. '
(c) Three copies of this uniform cod~ are
now on file in the office of the clerk of the
board; and the other requirements of
Government Code Section 50022.6 have been
and shall be complied with. (Ord.74-31).
Chapter 71 0-4
MODIFICATIONS
Article 710-4.1 General.
Sections:
710..4.101 General.
Article 71 0-4.2 UMC Chapter 2
Sections:
710-4.202 UMCSec. 201(f), liability.
710-4.204 UMC Secs. 202 and 203,
violations, appeals.
Article 71 0-4.3 UMC Chapter 3
Sections:
710-4.301
710-4.303
710-4.305
710-4.307
710-4.309
UMC Sec. 302(c), permit
applications.
UMC Sec. 302(d), permittees.
UMC Sec. 303, revocation,
expiration, penalties.
UMC Sec. 304, fees.
UMC Sec. 307, approval
certificate.
ADOPTING UMC
710-2.002-710-4.301
Article 710-4.5 UMC Chapter 4
Sections:
710-4.401 UMC Sec. 420, ready access.
Article 710-4.11 UMC Chapter 11
Sections:
710-4.1101 UMC Sec. 1109(b), grease
hoods.
Article 710-4.21 UMC Chapter 21, Appendix B
Sections:
710-4.2103 UMC Appendix B, boilers.
Article 710-4.1
General
710-4.101 General. The 1973 Uniform
Mechanical Code adopted by reference in
Section 710-2.002 shall be effective in this
county with the changes, additions, and
deletions set forth in this chapter, and as
modified by the provisions of this division,
Where indicated by the context, chapter and
section numbers used in this chapter are those of
the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC). (Ord.
74-31: ~ 710-4.002).
Article 710-4.2
UMC Chapter 2
710-4.202 UMC Sec. 201(f), liability.
Uniform Mechanical Code Section 201(f) is
amended to read:
"(f) Liability of COUlity and Employees. This
division shall not be construed to impose on this
county any liability or responsibility for damage
resulting from defective appliances; nor shall this
county or any official or employee of this
county be held to assume any liability or
responsibility by reason of the inspection
authorized by this Division." (Ord. 74-31: ~
710-4.004).
710-4.204 UMC Sees. 202 and 203,
violations, appeals. Uniform Mechanical Code
Sections 202 and 203 are deleted. (Ord. 74-31:
~,~ 710-4.006,710-4.008).
Article 71 0-4.3
UMC Chapter 3
710-4.301 UMC Sec. 302(c), permit
applications. Subsection (c) of UMC Section 302
on permits is amended to read:
"(c) Further Information. Every applicant
for a permit under this Code shall write on the
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710-4.303-710-4.307
BUILDING REGULATIONS
official application form the character of the
work or things and the amount and kind of
fixtures and items in connection therewith."
(Ord. 74-31).
710-4.303 UMC Sec. 302(d), permittees. A
new subsection (d) is added to UMC Section 302
on permits, to read:
"(d) Who Can Get Permit. A permit'for the
erection, installation, moving, alteration, repair,
or replacement of any heating or cooling
equipment shall be issued only to:
"( I) A person holding a valid California State
Contractor's license as a Warm Air Heating,
Ventilating, Air Conditioning or General
Building Contractor, or
"(2) An owner who personally or only by
duly qualified employees shall do the work for
which the permit is issued." (Ord. 74-31: ~
710-4.012).
710-4.305 UMC Sec. 303, revocation,
expiration, penalties. Uniform MechanicaJ. Code
Section 303 is modified as follows: subsection
(b) is deleted because superseded by Section
72-6.010, subsection (d) is deleted because
superseded by Section 710-1.303, and
subsection (c) is amended to read:
"(c) Misrepresentation, Revocation. No
person shall make any false statement or
misrepresentation in, or in connection with, any
application for a permit under this Division. Any
permit issued under this Division maybe
revoked or suspended at any time by the Chief
Building Inspector for fraud, misrepresentation,
or false statement contained in an application
for a permit, or for violation in connection with
work done under the permit or any provision of
this Division." (Ord. 74-31: ~ 710-4.016).
710-4.307 UMC Sec. 304, fees. Uniform
Mechanical Code Section 304 on fees is deleted,
(Contra Costa County 9-15-76)
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"(b) Advance notice - The person doing the
work authorized by permit shall notify the Ad-
ministrative Authority orally or in writing that
said work is ready for inspection. Such notifica-
tion shall be given at least one Department
working day before the work is to be inspected.
"(c) Responsibility - The person doing the
work shall make sure that the work will stand
the test prescribed before giving the notification.
"(j) Bathtub shall be set, shower pan in-
stalled, floor flange for water closet installed,
backing for fixtures installed, and all water pip-
ing strapped and backed before framing inspec-
tion." (Ord. 74-29: S 78-4.008).
78-3.307 UPC Sec. 406, cleanouts. UPC
Section 406 is amended by changing subsection
(f), and by adding subsection (j), to read:
"(f) Each cleanout, unless installed under an
approved cover plate, shall be above grade,
readily accessible, and so located as to serve the
purpose for which it is intended. Cleanouts lo-
cated under cover plates shall be so installed as
to provide the clearances and accessibility re-
quired by this section. A four-inch cleanout and
fitting of the same material as approved for the
building drain shall be installed plumb and level
on the lower terminus of the main house drain
and shall extend three inches above finished
house grade.
"(j) All plumbing trenches under buildings
shall be backfilled." (Ord. 74-29: SS 784.016,
78-4.018).
78-3.309 UPC Sec. 409, drainage. Subsec-
tion (e) of UPC Section 409 is amended to read:
"(e) Building drains or building sewers re-
ceiving discharge from any pump or ejector
shall be adequately sized to prevent overloading.
Two fixture units shall be allowed for each gal-
lon per minute of continuous flow. The back-
wash from swimming pools, when discharging
to the sewer, shall be indirectly connected to a
four-inch P trap located on the exterior of the
building on the lower terminus of the main
building drain." (Ord. 74-29: S 78-4.022).
78-3.313 UPC Sec. 906, special fixtures.
UPC Section 906 is amended by adding
subsection (d), to read:
"(d) - Floor sinks: Floor sinks shall be
installed with the rim of the sink above the
finished floor. No floor sink shall be used as a
combination floor drain and floor sink." (Ord.
74-29: S 78-4.032).
GENERAL
78-3.307 -78-3.317
78-3.315 UPC Appendix C, minimum
plumbing facilities. UPC Appendix "C" is
amended by changing Footnote No.4 to read:
"4. Laundry trays. One single compartment
tray or one automatic washer standpipe for each
dwelling unit, or one single compartment tray or
one automatic washer standpipe for each ten
apartments. Kitchen sinks - One for each
dwelling unit or apartment unit." (Ord. 74-29: S
78-4.040).
78-3.317 UPC Appendix G, swimming
pools. UPC Appendix "G" is amended by
deleting Paragraph G-6. (Ord. 74-29: S
78-4.042).
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE*
Division 710
Chapters:
710-1
71 0-2
710-4
Article 71 0-1.1
Sections:
710-1.101
Article 71 0-1.3
Sections:
710-1.301
710..:1.303
710-1.305
710-1.307
710-1.308
710-1.309
710-1.311
General
Adopting UMC
Modifica tions
Chapter 710-1
GENERAL
Title and Scope
Title.
Fees
Permit invalid if fee unpaid.
Double fees for delayed permit.
Pay, deposit.
Refunds.
Unit fee.
Estimated and minimum fees.
Fee schedule.
*For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to
adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or
greater than those imposed by statute, see Health & Saf. C. ss
17951 and 17592; for the authority to adopt uniform codes by
reference, see Gov. C. S 50022.1 ff.
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710-1.101-710-1.309
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article 710-1.1
Title and Scope
710-1.101 Title. This division is the
county's mechanical code. (Ord. 74-31).
Article 710-1.3
Fees
710-1.301 Permit invalid if fee unpaid. No
permit is valid for which any required fee,
penalty, deposit or bond is unpaid or in default.
Unless otherwise provided, fees are due on
applying for a permit. (Ord. 74-31).
710-1.303 Double fees for delayed permit.
A person who starts any work for which a
permit is required hereunder without first having
obtained a permit therefor shall, if later issued a
permit therefor, pay double the permit fee
otherwise fixed therefor; however, this provision
does not apply to emergency work, if the
building inspector determines that such work
was urgently necessary and that it was not
practicable to obtain a permit therefor before
starting the work. In all such cases a permit must
be obtained as soon as it is practicable to do so,
and if there is an unreasonable delay in
obtaining the permit, a double fee shall be
charged. (Ord. 74-31: UMC ~ 303(d)).
710-1.305 Pay, deposit. Applicants and
permittees shall pay and/ or deposit fees
pursuant to Section 72-6.004, but never deposit
less than twenty dollars. (Ord. 74-31).
710-1.307 Refunds. (a) Excess Deposit.
After final inspection and approval of the work,
the building inspector shall refund any excess
deposit over the required fee(s) as finally
calculated.
(b) Unused Permit. Refunds for unused or
voided permits are governed by Section
72-6.0 l2(b). (Ord. 74-31).
710-1.308 Unit fee. (a) New Residences.
Every permit for new residential constructIOn re-
quires a unit fee payable in advance computed at
one dollar and fifty cents perone hundred square
feet or fraction thereof, plus a five-dollar filing fee.
(b) Restore Service. The fee for a permit to
restore gas utility service (shut off because of
vacancy, fire or official act) is a unit fee of
twelve dollars (including electrical, heating and
(Contra Costa County 5-81)
plumbing inspections and minor repairs, but ex-
cluding fee for required major corrections ac-
cording to Section 710-1.309). . . . . . . . .$12.00
(c) Fireplace. The unit fee for installation of
a factory-built fireplace in an existing building is
ten dollars including the filing fee. . . . .. 10.00
(d) Swimming Pools, Storable Swimming
Pools, Hot Tubs and Decorative Fountains.
The fee for swimming pools. hot tubs and
decorative fountains is a unit fee of thirteen
dollars, including filing fee . . . . . . . . . .. 13.00
The fee for commercial pool is eighteen dol-
lars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., 18.00
(e) Air Conditioning. The fee (including the
five-dollar filing fee) for the electrical and
mechanical inspections for an addition of a cen-
tral A/C cooling and/or heating system, to an
existing dwelling is a unit fee of eighteen dollars
for each dwelling unit, connected to an existing
electrical system, including a change of the elec-
trical service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18.00
(f) Emergency fuel gas repair requires a unit
fee to ten dollars which includes a filing
fee.............................. 10.00
(g) Conversion to or from propane to natural
gas is a unit fee of ten dollars which includes a
filing fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " 10.00
(h) Investigation with Report. Every investi-
gation requiring a report is chargeable as a unit
fee of sixty dollars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60.00
(i) Addition and Alteration to Dwelling
Units. The fee (including the five-dollar filing
fee) for mechanical inspection in conjunction
with a building permit for an addition or altera-
tion to an existing dwelling unit is a unit fee of
ten dollars for the first twenty-five thousand
dollars of valuation, plus fifty cents for each one
thousand dollars of the value over the first
twenty-five thousand dollars for each dwelling
unit as follows:
(l) Value up to $25,000. . . . . . . . . .. 10.00
(2) Each $1,000 or fraction thereof is an
additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
(Ords. 80-76 ~ 9, 80-28 ~ 2,76-23, 76-15 ~ 4).
710-1.309 Estimated and minimum fees.
(a) Estimating the amount of fees and deposits
shall be as provided in this section.
(b) Commercial, etc. Every permit for com-
mercial, industrial, retail or office building re-
quires a deposit adequate to cover the estimated
fees according to Section 78-1.711, plus five
dollars, but never less than a total of twenty dol-
lars. (Ords. 80-28 ~ 3, 76-23, 76-15 ~ 5).
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710-1.311 Fee schedule. (a) Filing Fee.
Every permit requires a filing fee of five
dollars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..$ 5.00
(b) Other Fees. Other fees are:
(1) Install, replace or relocate each heat-
ing appliance including attached
ducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 4.00
(2) For each cooling or refrigeration ap-
pliance . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2.00
(3) Same for each combination heating and
and cooling appliance. . . . . . . . .. 6.00
For over ten registers. . . . . . . .. 2.00
(4) Same for each combustion products vent,
excluding sealed combustion chamber
and integral venting system . . . .. 1.00
(5) Solar collector, air . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(6) Install any stream or hot-water piping to
radiator or convector or hot-water
panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.50
For each radiator or convector over
four . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
For each hot water panel over
one. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
(7) Install a ventilation system without hood
or combined with hood:
(A) Dwelling kitchen, bathroom or similar
room venting system per installa-
tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(B) Commercial, industrial, kitchen
(restaurant) hood and venting system, per
installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 5.00
(C) Commercial dryer venting systems, per
installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(8) Install gas piping system of one to five
outlets. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.75
For six or more outlets, per out-
let. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
(9) For each smokestack or equipment
governed by this code but not classed as a
specific heating appliance. . . . . " 3.00
(10) For fans or blowers connected to any sys-
tem but not an integral part of the fur-
nace or air conditioner appliance. 1.00
(11) For each appliance or piece of equipment
regulated by this code but not classified
in other appliance categories, or for
which no other fee is listed in this
code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3.00
(12) Fire dampers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1.00
(13) Special inspections - per man-hour
spent in inspection . . . . . . . . . . .. 30.00.
(Ords. 80-76 S 10, 80-28 S 4, 76-29, 76-23,
76-15 S 6).
ADOPTING UMC
710-1.311-710-2.002
Chapter 710-2
ADOPTING UMC
Sections:
710-2.002 Adoption.
710-2.002 Adoption. (a) The mechanical
(heating, ventilating, cooling, etc.) code of this
county is the 1979 edition of the Uniform
Mechancial Code (including appendices) adopted
jointly by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the In-
ternational. Conference of Building Officials.
(b) This uniform code, with the changes,
additions, and deletions set forth in this division,
is adopted by this reference as though fully set
forth in this division.
(c) Three copies of this uniform code are
now on file in the office of the clerk of the
board; and the other requirements of Govern-
ment Code Section 50022.6 have been and shall
be complied with. (Ords. 80-28 S 5, 74-31).
Chapter 710-4
MODIFICATIONS
Article 710-4.1 General
Sections:
710-4.101 General.
Article 710-4.2 UMC Chapter 2
Sections:
710-4.202
710-4.204
Article 710-4.3
Sections:
710-4.301
UMC Sec. 201 (f), liability.
UMC Secs. 202 and 203,
violations, appeals.
UMC Chapter 3
UMC Sec. 302(c), permit
applications.
710-4.303 UMC Sec. 302(d), permittees.
710-4.305 UMC Sec. 303, revocation, ex-
piration, penalties.
710-4.307 UMC Sec. 304, fees.
710-4.309 UMC Sec. 307, approval certi-
ficate.
Article 710-4.4 UMC Chapter 4
Sections:
710-4.401 UMC Sec. 420, ready access.
Article 710-4.21 UMC Chapter 21, Appendix B
Sections:
710-4.2103 UMC Appendix B, boilers.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article 71 0-4.1
General
71 0-4.1 01 General. The 1979 Uniform
Mechancial Code adopted by reference in Sec-
tion 710-2.002 shall be effective in this county
with the changes, additions, and deletions set
forth in this chapter, and as modified by the
provisions of this division. Where indicated by
the context, chapter and section numbers used
in this chapter are those of the Uniform Mechan-
ical Code (UMC). (Ords. 80-28 ~ 6, 74-31: ~
710-4.002).
Article 710-4.2
UMC Chapter 2
710-4.202 UMC Sec. 201(f), liability.
Uniform Mechanical Code Section 201(f) is
amended to read:
"(f) Liability of County and Employees. This
division shall not be construed to impose on this
county any liability or responsibility for damage
resulting from defective appliances; nor shall this
county or any official or employee of this
county be held to assume any liability or
responsibility by reason of the inspection
authorized by this Division." (Ord. 74-31: ~
710-4.004 ).
710-4.204 UMC Sees. 202 and 203,
violations, appeals. Uniform Mechanical Code
Sections 202 and 203 are deleted. (Ord. 74-31:
~~ 710-4.006, 710-4.008).
Article 710-4.3
UMC Chapter 3
710-4.301 UMC Sec. 302(c), permit
applications. Subsection (c) of UMC Section 302
on permits is amended to read:
"(c) Further Information. Every applicant
for a permit under this Code shall write on the
official application form the character of the
work or things and the amount and kind of
fixtures and items in connection therewith."
(Ord. 74-31).
710-4.303 UMC Sec. 302(d), permittees. A
new subsection (d) is added to UMC Section 302
on permits, to read:
"(d) Who Can Get Permit. A permit for the
erection, installation, moving, alteration, repair,
(Contra Costa County 5-81)
or replacement of any heating or cooling
equipment shall be issued only to:
"( 1) A person holding a valid California State
Contractor's license as a Warm Air Heating,
Ventilating, Air Conditioning or General
Building Contractor, or
"(2) An owner who personally or only by
duly qualified employees shall do the work for
which the permit is issued." (Ord. 74-31: ~
710-4.012).
710-4.305 UMC Sec. 303, revocation,
expiration, penalties. Uniform Mechanical Code
Section 303 is modified as follows: subsection
(b) is deleted because superseded by Section
72-6.010, subsection (d) is deleted because
superseded by Section 710-1.303, and
subsection (c) is amended to read:
"(c) Misrepresentation, Revocation. No
person shall make any false statement or
misrepresentation in, or in connection with, any
application for a permit under this Division. Any
permit issued under this Division may be
revoked or suspended at any time by the Chief
Building Inspector for fraud, misrepresentation,
or false statement contained in an application
for a permit, or for violation in connection with
work done under the permit or any provision of
this Division." (Ord. 74-31: ~ 710-4.016).
710-4.307 UMC Sec. 304, fees. Uniform
Mechanical Code Section 304 on fees is deleted,
because superseded by Sections 710-1.308,
710-1.309 and 710-1.311. (Ords. 80-28 ~ 7,
74-31).
710-4.309 UMC Sec. 307, approval
certificate. A new UMC Section 307 is added, to
read:
"Sec. 307. Certificate of Approval. No heat
producing equipment regulated by this division
shall be connected to the fuel supply until it
complies with all applicable requirements of this
division and a certificate of approval in writing
has been issued by the Building Inspection
Department.
The requirements of this section shall not be
deemed to prohibit the operation of any heating
equipment installed to replace defective heat
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producing equipment serving an occupied por-
tion of a building, if a request for inspection of
the equipment has been flIed with the Building
Inspection Department at least one depart-
mental work day before the replacement work is
completed and before any portion of the equip-
ment is concealed by any permanent portion
of the building." (Ord. 74-31: S 710-4.020).
Article 71 0-4.4
UMC Chapter 4
710-4.401 UMC Sec. 420, ready access.
Uniform . Mechanical Code Section 420 is
amended by changing the following defmition
to read:
" 'Readily accessible' means capable of being
reached safely and quickly for operation, repair,
or inspection without requiring those to whom
ready access is requisite to climb over or remove
obstacles, or to resort to portable ladders, chairs,
etc. Valves or similar controls which are in-
frequently serviced are to be considered 'readily
accessible' if they may be serviced from a safety
hooked or otherwise stable portable ladder."
(Ord. 74-31 S 710-4.022).
Article 710-4.21
UMC Chapter 21, Appendix B
710-4.2103 UMC Appendix B, boilers.
Uniform Mechanical Code Chapter 21 (Ap-
pendix B) on Boilers and Hot Water Piping is
amended by deleting the second and third para-
graphs of Section 2123, and deleting Sections
2124, 2125, and 2126. (Ord. 74-31: S
71-4.030).
Division 712
UNIFORM HOUSING CODE*
Chapters :
712-2
712-4
Adoption
Modifications
*For the statutory provisions authorizing local governments to
adopt building regulations which impose restrictions equal to or
greater than those imposed by statute, see Health & Saf. C. ~~
17951 and 17952; for the authority to adopt Uniform Codes
by reference, see Gov. C. ~ 50022.1 ff; for the provisions of the
State Housing Law, see Health & Saf. C. ~ 17910 ff.
ADOPTION
710-4.401-712-4.002
Chapter 712-2
ADOPTION
Sections:
712-2.002
712-2.004
Purpose and findings.
Generally.
712-2.002 Purpose and findings. The board
of supervisors finds that many dwellings in this
county are undesirable for habitation because
they are substandard in one or more important
features of structure, equipment, maintenance,
and occupancy; that without enactment and en-
forcement of a housing code, the number of
these deficient dwellings will increase and their
substandard conditions will worsen; and that
these deficiencies impair the public health,
safety, and welfare, contribute to overcrowding
and other unsafe and harmful living conditions,
discourage the best use of land, and hinder civic
improvement. (Ords. 81-27 S I, 1524: prior
code S 7185).
712-2;004 Generally. The Uniform Housing
Code, 1979 edition, published by the Interna-
tional Conference of Building Officials, is
adopted by reference with the changes,
additions, and deletions and amendments, set
forth in Chapter 712-4. Three copies of this
Uniform Code are now on file in the office of
the county clerk for use and examination by
the public. (Ords. 81-27 S 1, 68-3 S 1, 1633,
1524: prior code S 7186).
Chapter 712-4
MODIFICATIONS
Sections:
712-4.002
712-4.004
Generally.
Section 201 (d) added-
Occupant responsibilities.
Section 202 amended-
Substandard buildings.
Section 203 deleted.
Section 401 amended-
Defmitions.
Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
and 16 deleted.
712-4.006
712-4.008
712-4.010
712-4.012
712-4.002 Generally. The Uniform Housing
Code adopted by reference in Section
233
(Contra Costa County 11-81)
712-4.004- 714-2.006
BUILDING REGULATIONS
712-2.004, shall be effective in this county with
the modifications set forth in this chapter.
(Ords. 81-27 S 1, 68-3 S 2, 1633; 1524: prior
code S 7187).
712-4.004 Section 201(d) added - Occu-
pant responsibilities. Section 201, shall be
amended by the addition of subsection (d), to
read as follows:
"(d) Occupant. Every occupant of a dwelling
unit or apartment shall:
"(1) Keep all required plumbing and other
fixtures in a clean and sanitary condition, and
use reasonable care in their use and operation.
"(2) Be responsible for the extermination of
insects, rodents, and other pests if the dwelling
unit or apartment is the only one infested in the
residential building and the owner has provided
a reasonable insect-proof and rodent-proof
building." (Ords. 81-27 S 1, 68-3 S 2, 1633,
1524: prior code S 7187(a)).
712-4.006 Section 202 amended - Sub-
standard buildings. Section 202 is amended to
read as follows:
"Sec. 202. All buildings or portions thereof
which are determined to be substandard as de-
fmed in this code are hereby declared to be pub-
lic nuisances and shall be abated by repair, re-
habilitation, demolition or removal in
accordance with the procedure specified in
Article 8 (Actions and Proceedings) of Subchap-
ter 1 (State Housing Law Regulations) of Chap-
ter 1 of Title 25 (Housing and Community
Development) of the California Administrative
Code (25 C.A.C. 114 ff.)." (Ord. 81-27 S 1).
712-4.008 Section 203 deleted. Section 203
(Housing Advisory & Appeals Board) shall be
deleted and amended to refer the appellant to
Chapter 14-4 on matters of appeal of interpreta-
tion and enforcement of the provisions of this
code. (Ord. 81-27 S 1: prior code S 712-4.006:
Ords. 68-3 S 2, 1633,1524: prior code S 7187
(b)).
712-4.010 Section 401 amended - Defini-
tions. Section 401 shall be amended to include
the following additional and modified defini-
tions:
"(1) 'Occupant' means the person having the
right to occupy or occupying a place of habita-
tion.
(Contra Costa County 11-81)
"(2) 'Owner' means any person who severally
or jointly with others, holds legal or equitable
title to any residential building or property.
"(3) 'State Housing Act' shall mean Division
13, Part 1.5, Titled 'State Housing Law and
Building Regulations,' of the Health and Safety
Code of the State of California." (Ord. 81-27
S 1: prior code S 712-4.008: Ords. 68-3 S 2,
1633,1524: prior code S 7l87(c)).
712-4.012 Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and
16 deleted. Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16
shall be deleted. (Ord. 81-27 S 1).
, Division 714
HOUSE MOVING
Chapters:
714-2 Definitions
714-4 Permi ts
714-6 Enforcement
Chapter 714..2
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
714-2.002
714-2.004
714-2.006
714-2.008
714-2.010
Generally.
Applicant.
Building inspector.
Permit.
Structure.
714-2.002 Generally. Where used in this
division, the following words and phrases shall
have the meanings given in this chapter. (Ord.
67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7300 (part):
Ord. 1003).
714-2.004 Applicant. "Applicant" means
the recorded owner of the land to which the
structure is to be moved. (Ord. 67-8 (part),
1967: prior code ~ 7300(d): Ord. 1003).
714-2.006 Building inspector. "Building
inspector" means the chief building inspector of
this county or his duly designated
representative. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior
code ~7300(a): Ord. 1003).
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PERMITS
I
714-2.008 Permit. "Permit" means written
authorization issued by the building inspection
department. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code
~ 7300(b): Ord. 1003).
714- 2.010 Structure. "Structure" means:
(1) Any stationary or semi-stationary object
or building constructed of building materials;
and
( 2) Any discarded, used, secondhand,
salvaged, abandoned or replaced vehicle, street
car, box car, refrigerator car, motor bus body, or
similar means of conveyance, or structure of
similar nature or construction. (Ords. 79-7 @ 2,
67-8: prior code @@ 7300(c), 7420: Ords. 1003,
~ 2(f), 489 @ 1).
Chapter 714-4
PERMITS
Article 714-4.2 Required
Sections:
714-4.202 Moving structures.
714-4.204 Abandoned vehicle use.
Article 714-4.4 Application
Sections:
714-4.402
Application-General
req uiremen ts.
714-4.404 Application-Contents.
714-4.406 Application-Fee for
investigation and report.
Application- Plan requirements.
Application- Processing.
Applicatiori- Planning
department approval.
714-4.414 Application-Approval by
director of public works.
714-4.416 Application-Action by
building inspector.
Article 714-4.6 Performance Bond
Sections:
714-4.602 Performance bond-Required.
Article 714-4.8 Appeal
Sections:
714-4.802 Appeal-Filing.
714-4.804 Appeal-Proceedings.
714-4.408
714-4.410
714-4.412
235/239
714-2.008-714-2.010
(Contra Costa County 11-81)
712-4.006 Section H-203 deleted. Section
H-203 (Housing Advisory & Appeals Board)
shall be deleted and amended to refer the
appellant to Chapter 14-4 on matters of appeal
of interpretation and enforcement of the
provisions of this code. (Ord. 68-3 @ 2 (part),
1968: Ord. 1633: Ord. 1524: prior code @
7187(b)).
712-4.008 Section H-401 amended
Definitions. Section H-40 I shall be amended to
include the following additional and modified
definitions:
"( I) 'Occupant' means the person having the
right to occupy or occupying a place of
habitation.
"(2) 'Owner' means any person who severally
or jointly with others, holds legal or equitable
title to any residential building or property.
"(3) 'State Housing Act' shall mean Division
13, Part 1.5, Titled 'State Housing Law and
Building Regulations,' of the Health and Safety
Code of the State of California." (Ord. 68-3 @ 2
(part), 1968: Ord. 1633: Ord. 1524: prior code
@ 7187(c)).
Division 714
HOUSE MOVING
Chapters:
714- 2 Definitions
714-4 Permits
714-6 Enforcement
Chapter 714-2
DEFINITIONS
Sections:
714-2.002
714-2.004
714-2.006
714-2.008
714-2.010
Generally.
Applicant.
Building inspector.
Permit.
Structure.
714- 2. 002 Generally. Where used in this
division, the following words and phrases shall
DEFINITIONS
712-4.006-714-2.010
have the meanings given in this chapter. (Ord.
67-8 (part), 1967: prior code @ 7300 (part):
Ord. 1003).
714-2.004 Applicant. "Applicant" means
the recorded owner of the land to which the
structure is to be moved. (Ord. 67-8 (part),
1967: prior code @ 7300(d): Ord. 1003).
714-2.006 Building inspector. "Building
inspector" means the chief building inspector of
this county or his duly designated
representative. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior
code @ 7300(a): Ord. 1003).
714-2.008 Permit.* "Permit" means written
authorization issued by the building inspection
department. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code
@ 7300(b): Ord. 1003).
714- 2.010 Structure. "Structure" means:
(I) Any stationary or semi-stationary object
or building constructed of building materials;
and
(2) Any discarded, used, secondhand,
salvaged, abandoned or replaced vehicle, street
car, box car, refrigerator car, motor bus body, or
similar means of conveyance, or structure of
similar nature or construction. (Ords. 79-7 S 2,
67-8: prior code @s 7300(c), 7420: Ords. 1003,
S 2(f), 489 s I).
Chapter 714-4
PERMITS
Article 714-4.2 Required
Sections:
714-4.202 Moving structures.
714-4.204 Abandoned vehicle use.
Article 714-4.4 Application
Sections:
714-4.402
714-4.404
714-4.406
714-4.408
714-4.410
714-4.412
714-4.414
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Application-General
requirements.
Application -Conten ts.
Application-Fee for
investigation and report.
Application-Plan requirements.
Application - Processing.
Application-Planning
department approval.
Application-Approval by
director of public works.
(Contra Costa County 3-1 5-79)
BUILDING REGULATIONS
714-4,416 Application-Action by
building inspector.
Article 714-4.6 Performance Bond
Sections:
714-4.602 Performance bond-Required.
Article 714-4.8 Appeal
Sections:
714-4.802 Appeal-Filing.
714-4.804 Appeal-Proceedings.
(Contra Costa County 3-15-79)
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Article 714-4.2
Required
. 714-4.202 Moving structures. No person
shall move, from anywhere, any structure to or
within any lot, piece or parcel of land located
within the unincorporated territory of this
county, or keep or maintain such structure
there, without first having obtained a permit
pursuant to this Division 714 from the building
inspection director. (Ords. 79-7 @ 3, 67-8: prior
code @@ 7301,7420: Ords. 1003 @ 3,489).
714-4.204 Abandoned vehicle use. No
person shall use any structure as defined in
subdivision (2) of @ 714-2.010 for habitation,
residence or business; but such a structure may
be otherwise used with a permit obtained
pursuant to this Division 714. (Ord. 79-7 @ 3:
prior code @ 7420: Ords. 489 @ I).
Article 714-4.4
Application
714-4.402 Application General
requirements. Every application for a permit to
move a structure shall be made upon forms to be
furnished by the building inspector and shall
contain the requirements set forth in Sections
714-4.404 - 714-4.408. (Ord. 67-8 (part),
1967: prior code @ 7302 (part): Ord. 1003).
714-4.404 Application Contents.
Applications shall contain:
(1) The address and signature of the
applicant;
(2) The location and address of the proposed
new location of the structure;
(3) The name, address, and license number of
the contractor, if there be a cons tractor, or the
name and address of the person doing the work
involved;
(4) Applicant to show proof of ownership of
the structure to be moved. (Ord. 67-8 (part),
1967: prior code @ 7302(1): Ord. 1003).
714-4.406 Application Fee for
investigation and report. The completed
application shall be accompanied by a fee for
investigation and report as provided in the
schedule of fees recommended by the chief
building inspector, established and adopted by
the board of supervisors from time to time by
PERMITS
714-4.202-714-4.416
resolution. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code @
7302(2): Ord. 1003).
714-4.408 Application - Plan requirements.
The application shall be accompanied by a plot
plan showing location of the structure with
respect to the property lines and other buildings
on the same lot. The chief building inspector
may require additional plans, specifications and
engineering reports showing details of
construction, plumbing, heating and electrical
systems, when in his opinion, because of the
nature of the work, it would be necessary to
show that the completed structure will comply
with the required codes and ordinances.
Plans and specifications shall be of sufficient
clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the
work proposed. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior
code ~ 7302(3): Ord. 1003).
714-4.410 Application - Processing. Every
application for a permit to move a structure
shall be processed as set forth in Sections
714-4.412 - 714-4.416. (Ord. 67-8 (part),
1967: prior code ~ 7303 (part): Ord. 1003).
714-4.412 Application Planning
department approval. * The applicant or his
representative shall present the application to
the planning department, which shall endorse its
approval on the application, provided the
proposed move will not violate existing zoning
regulations. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code
~ 7303(1): Ord. 1003).
714-4.414 Application Approval by
director of public works. The applicant shall
present the application to the director of public
works who shall endorse his approval on the
application, provided the applicant has complied
with Division 1002. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967:
prior code ~ 7303(2): Ord. 1003).
714-4.416 Application Action by
building inspector. The applicant shall return the
application to the building inspector for further
processing. The building inspector shall:
(1) Inspect the structure for conformance to
the rules and regulations contained in this title;
(2) Inspect the building to determine
whether it complies with the plans and will
*For planning department, see Ch. 26-2, this code.
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(Contra Costa County 3-15-79)
714-4.602-714-6.404
BUILDING REGULATIONS
, conform with the rules' and regulations when
completed, contained in this title;
(3) Inspect the building to determine
whether the building when in place and
completed, will have a finished appearance and
will be esthetically compatible with the other
properties in the vicinity;
(4) Determine the estimated cost of placing
and completing the building according to the
plans and specifications. No structure in need of
sixty percent or more of repair shall be moved.
(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7303(3):
Ord. 1003).
Article 714-4.6
Performance Bond
714-4.602 Performance bond - Required.
Before the permit is issued, the applicant shall
post with the building inspector a performance
bond in cash in the amount of five hundred
dollars minimum, or ten percent of the on-site
completion costs as determined by the building
inspector under Section 714-4.416(4).
The condition of the bond shall be that the
applicant shall forfeit the bond upon failure to
place and complete the structure according to
plans and specifications within the time allowed
in Section 714-6.202. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967:
prior code ~ 7304: Ord. 1003).
Article 714-4.8
Appeal
714-4.802 Appeal Filing. If the
application is denied by the building inspector
for any reason, the building inspection
department shall notify the applicant that the
application is denied. If the application is denied
because the plans and specifications have not
been approved by the building inspector under
Section 714-4.416(3), the applicant may appeal
to the board of adjustment within ten days after
written notification of the denial by filing an
appeal with the planning department. (Ord. 67-8
(part), 1967: prior code ~ 7305: Ord. 1003).
714-4.804 Appeal Proceedings.
Proceedings on appeal shall be had under the
procedural ordinance of this county. The
administration of these matters is referred to the
board of adjustment. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967:
prior code ~ 7306: Ord. 1003).
(Conta Costa County 3-15-79)
Chapter 714-6
ENFORCEMENT
Article 714-6.2 Required Alterations and
Improvements
Sections:
714-6.202 Alterations and improve-
ments-Completion time.
Article 714-6.4 Nuisance Abatement
Sections:
714-6.402 Public nuisance-Declaration.
714-6.404 Public nuisance-Petition for
hearing.
714-6.406 Public nuisance-Notice of
hearing.
714-6.408 Public nuisance-Abatement
jurisdiction.
714-6.410 Public nuisance-Abatement
expenses-Property lien.
Article 714-6.6 Penalty
Sections:
714-6.602 Penalty -Designated.
Article 714-6.2
Required Alterations and Improvements
714-6.202 Alterations and improvements -
Completion time. All required alterations and
improvements shall be completed within ninety
days after the issuance of a permit to move
structures. The building inspector may extend
the time period on submission of written proof
by the holder of the permit that conditions
beyond his control make it impossible to
complete the required alterations and
improvements within the ninety day period.
(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7307: Ord.
1003).
Article 714-6.4
Nuisance Abatement
714-6.402 Public nuisance - Declaration.
Structures that are not completed according to
the submitted plans and specifications within
ninety days of the date of issuance of the
permit, and any extension of time that may have
been granted by the building inspector, may be
declared a public nuisance by the board of
supervisors. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code
~ 7308 (part): Ord. 1003).
714-6.404 Public nuisance - Petition for
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hearing. The building inspector shall file a
written petition with the board of supervisors
requesting a hearing to have the structures
declared a public nuisance, and setting forth a
brief statement of the grounds therefor. (Ord.
67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7308 (part):
Ord. 1 003).
714-6.406 Public nuisance - Notice of
hearing. The building inspector shall notify the
applicant, and any mortgagee or beneficiary
under any deed of trust of record, at the last
known address of the mortgagee or beneficiary,
and if such address is unknown, then it shall be
addressed to the county seat of the county
where the property is situated, of the hearing
before the board of supervisors at least thirty
days prior to the hearing date. The notice shall
be given by sending a copy by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, to the applicant, at applicant's
address as contained in his application. The
notice shall state the conditions by which the
structure is deficient from the submitted plans
and specifications, and shall direct the applicant
to appear before the board of supervisors and
show cause why such structure should not be
declared a public nuisance and the nuisance be
abated as herein provided.
Upon the conclusion of the hearing the board
of supervisors may , by resolution, declare its
findings and may declare the structure to be a
nuisance and direct the applicant to abate the
same, within thirty days after the date of
posting on the premises a notice of the passage
of the resolution, by having the structure
properly moved, reconstructed, completed, or
repaired, or by having the same razed or
removed, and notifying the applicant that if the
nuisance is not abated the building will be
moved, reconstructed, completed, repaired,
razed, or removed by the building inspector and
the expense thereof made a lien on the lot or
parcel on which the structure is then situated.
(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7308
(part): Ord. 1003).
714-6.408 Public nuisance - Abatement
jurisdiction. Thirty days after the posting of
aforesaid resolution, the building inspector
acquires jurisdiction to abate such nuisance by
completion and reconstruction according to the
submitted plans and specifications or by razing
or removing the structure, whichever is of the
ENFORCEMENT
714-6.406-714-6.602
least cost as determined by contract bids. The
building inspector may have the contract
executed under his direction and supervision,
and the cost shall constitute a lien on the lot or
parcel on which the structure is then situated.
(Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7308
(part): Ord. 1003).
714-6.410 Public nuisance - Abatement
expenses - Property lien. If the building
inspector abates the nuisance, he shall mail a
verified statement of expenses and notice of
hearing when and where the statement shall be
submitted to the board of supervisors fOf
approval and confirmation, mailed in the
manner prescribed above for notice of hearing to
declare a public nuisance. The hearing on the
statement of expenses shall be held not less than
ten days from the date of mailing, and the board
of supervisors shall consider any objections or
protests as may be raised by applicant or other
interested persons. The board of supervisors may
make such revision, correction or modification
in the statement as it may deem just after which,
by motion or resolution, the statement of
expenses shall be confirmed. The amount of any
cash bond deposited pursuant to Section
714-4.602 shall be credited to the statement of
expenses, or if the situation warrants, unused
portions of the bond shall be refunded to
applicant upon presentation of a properly
executed demand.
The amount of expenses of abating the
nuisance, if not paid within five days, shall
constitute a lien on the property, which lien
shall continue until the amount thereof and
interest thereon at the rate of seven percent
compounded annually, computed from the date
of confirmation until paid. Such lien shall be
recorded within sixty days of the date of
confirmation and shall be on a parity with the
lien of state, county and municipal taxes. (Ord.
67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~ 7308 (part):
Ord. 1003).
Article. 714-6.6
Penalty
714-6.602 Penalty Designated. Every
violation of this division is declared to be a
misdemeanor, punishable on conviction
according to the provisions set forth in Section
14-8.004. (Ord. 67-8 (part), 1967: prior code ~
7309: Ord. 1003).
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716- 2.202-716- 2.408
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Division 716
GRADING*
Chapters:
716-2 General Provisions
716-4 Permits
716-6 Control of Work
716-8 Regulations
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 716-2
Article 716-2.2 Title and Scope
Sections:
716- 2.202 Title.
716- 2.204 Scope.
Article 716-2.4 Definitions
Sections:
716- 2.402
716- 2.404
716- 2.406
716-2.408
716-2.410
716- 2.412
716-2.414
716-2.416
716-2.418
Defini tions generally.
Approved soil testing agency.
Bedrock.
Building official.
Building pad.
Civil engineer.
Compaction.
County specifications.
Critically expansive soil or
other soil problems.
716- 2.4 20 Engineering geologist.
716- 2.4 22 Engineering geology.
716-2.424 Fill.
.716-2.426 Grade and grading.
716-2.428 Natural grade.
716-2.430 Quarry.
716- 2.432 Rough grade.
716- 2.434 Site.
716-2.436 Soil engineer.
Article 716-2.6 Prohibited Actions
Sections:
716-2.602
716-2.604
716-2.606
716-2.608
716-2.610
Prohibited action-Work
without permit.
Prohibited action -Grading.
Prohibited action-Water
obstruction.
Prohibited action-Levee work.
Prohibited action-
Construction in public
rights-of-way.
*For the statutory provisions regarding abandoned excavations,
see Gov. C. ~ 50230 ff; Health & Saf. C. ~ 24400 ff.
Article 716-2.8 Administration
Sections:
716-2. 802 Administration -Authority.
716-2.804 Administration-
Interpretation.
Article 716-2.10 Remedies and Appeals
Sections:
716-2.] 002 Remedies-Abatement of
hazards.
7]6-2. ]004 Remedies-Civil action.
7] 6-2.1 006 Remedies-Appeals.
Article 716- 2. 2
Title and Scope
716-2.202 Title. This division is the grading
ordinance of Contra Costa County. (Ord. 69-59
~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.204 Scope. This division sets forth
regulations for control of excavating, grading,
earthwork construction, including fills or
embankments and related work. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
Article 716-2.4
Definitions
716-2.402 Definitions generally. As used in
this division, the following words and phrases
have the meanings set forth in Sections
716-2.404 716-2.436, unless otherwise
required by the context. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part),
] 969).
716- 2.404 Approved soil testing agency.
"Approved soil testing agency" is an agency
regularly engaged in the testing of soil under the
direction of a civil engineer experienced in soil
mechanics (a soil engineer) when such agency
has been approved by the building official. (Ord.
69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.406 Bedrock. "Bedrock" is the
relatively solid, undisturbed rock in place either
at the ground surface or beneath superficial
deposits of gravel, sand or soil. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
716- 2.408 Building official. "Building
official" is the county building inspector or his
duly authorized deputy charged with
enforcement of this division. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
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716- 2.410 Building pad. "Building pad ~~ is
that area of a lot~ parcel or site which will be
occupied by the building structure, and includes
any other structure or improvement attached,
adjoining or adjacent thereto. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I
(part), 1969).
716- 2.412 Civil engineer. "Civil engineer"
means a professional engineer in the branch of
civil engineering holding a valid certificate of
registration issued by the state of California.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716.2.414 Compaction. "Compaction"
means the act of compacting or consolidating
soil and rock material to a specified density, and
the resulting compacted state of the material.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.416 County specifications. "County
specifications" means the current specifications
and their amendments adopted by the board of
supervisors, relating to county ordinances or to
general use by county departments having
jurisdiction over earthwork, roads, buildings,
drainage, and similar construction. (Ord. 69-59 ~
1 (part), 1969).
716-2.418 Critically expansive soil or other
soil problems. "Critically expansive soil or other
soil problems" are soil conditions which are
likely to cause damage to improvements,
including streets, structures and buildings. They
shall. be tested by acceptable procedures to
provide data suitable for making adequate
designs for the improvements. (Ord, 69-59 ~..l
(part), 1969).
716-2.420 Engineering geologist.
"Engineering geologist" means a professional
geologist in the branch of engineering geology
qualified to hold, or holding a valid certificate of
registration as a engineering geologist in the state
of California. (Ord. 69-59 8 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.422 Engineering geology.
"Engineering geology" is the application of
geological data and principles to engineering
problems dealing with naturally occurring rock
and soil for the purpose of assuring that
geological factors are recognized and adequately
interpreted in engineering practice. (Ord. 69-59
~ 1 (part), 1969).
GENERAL PROVISIONS
716-2.410- 716-2.434
716-2.424 Fill. "Fill" means soil, rock, or
other similar irreducible materials placed by
man. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.426 Grade and grading. "Grade and
grading" include the acts or results of:
(1) Digging, excavating, transporting, placing,
spreading, depositing in an embankment or fill;
and/or
(2) Compacting or settling, or shaping of
surfaces and slopes in excavations and on
embankments; and/or
(3) Backfilling of trenches, pits, ditches and
other excavations or natural depressions; and/or
(4) All other operations performed by or
controlled by human agency involving the
physical movement of rock or soil. (OId. 69-59
~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.428 Natural grade. "Natural grade" is
the vertical location of the ground surface prior
to any excavation or fill. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-2.430 Quarry. "Quarry" means any
premises or site from which rock, sand, gravel,
stone, earth soil or mineral is removed or
excavated for immediate or delayed disposition
away from the premises, except:
(1) Excavation which is necessary for the
development of a lot or parcel, if permits for
construction have been issued pursuant to this
division, and if the development conforms to the
provisions of Title 9;
(2) Excavation which is necessary to bring
the contour of the land, within a subdivision for
which a maR has been recorded, to the grades
shown on a land development plan for
subdivision, which subdivision has been
approved as a part of the grading permit
authorizing the excavation. (Ord. 69-59 ~l
(part), 1969).
716-2.432 Rough grade. "Rough grade" is
the elevation of the ground surface established
by grading that approximates the fmal elevation
shown on the approved design. (Ord. 69-59 ~l
(part), 1969).
716-2.434 Site. "Site" is any area, lot or
parcel of land or contiguous . combination
thereof, under the same ownership, where
grading or development is proposed or
performed. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
716-2.436 Soil engineer. "Soil engineer" is a
civil engineer who is experienced in soil
mechanics, who investigates and reports on the
stability of existing or proposed slopes, who
.controls the installation and compaction of fills,
who recommends soil bearing values, and who
provides design criteria and calculations for
special earth structures such as buttress fills.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-2.6
Prohibited Actions
716-2.602 Prohibited action Work
without permit. No person shall perform any
work within the scope of this division without
fIrst having obtained a permit from the building
inspection department pursuant to this division.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.604 Prohibited action - Grading. No
person shall grade, whether or not a permit is
required therefor under this division, so that
dirt, soil, rock, debris, orother material washed,
eroded, or moved from the property by natural
or artificial means creates a public nuisance or
hazard, or an unlawful encroachment on other
property or on a public road or street. Any such
matter deposited within the right-of-way of a
public road or street which may constitute a
nuisance or hazard to public traffic shall be
removed immediately, and failure to do so on
notice from the county, authorizes the county
to have the matter removed at the expense of
the responsible party and/or permit holder.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.606 Prohibited action Water
obstruction. No person shall obstruct, impede or
interfere with the natural flow of storm waters,
whether unconfined upon the surface of the
land, within land depressions or natural drainage
ways, within unimproved channels or
watercourses, or within improved ditches,
channels or conduits, except for construction
operations permitted by the county. (Ord. 69-59
~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.608 Prohibited action - Levee work.
No person shall excavate, or remove any
material from any levee or do any work on
levees required for river or local drainage control
without prior approval of the local governmental
agency responsible for the maintenance of the
levee. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.6] 0 Prohibited action - Construction
in public rights-of-way.* No person shall
perform any work or construct any facility
(including excavation or embankment,
trenching, driveway construction, or drainage
facility) within the right-of-wqy of a public road
or street, or within an easement under the
jurisdiction of this county, without a permit
from the county agency having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-2.8
Administration
716-2.802 Administration- Authority.**
The building inspection department shall
administer this division. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
7]6-2.804 Administration - Interpretation.
The building official is authorized to issue
bulletins to interpret or clarify the
administrative and technical details of this
division. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969). \
Article 716-2.10
Remedies and Appeals
716-2.1002 Remedies Abatement of
hazards. Whenever the board of supervisors finds
that any excavation, or fill is a menace to life,
limb, or property or adversely affects the safety,
use, or stability of a public way or drainage way
or channel, the owner of the property on which
the excavation, embankment, or fIll is located,
or other person or agent in control of the
property, on receipt of notice in writing from
the board of supervisors or its authorized
representative, shall, within the reasonable
period specified in the notice, repair,
reconstruct, or eliminate the excavation,
embankment or fIll to eliminate the menace or
danger and to conform with the requirements of
this division. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-2.1004 Remedies - Civil action. In
addition to any other remedy provided by law,
the county may seek injunctive and/or other
relief by a civil action against any person(s)
*For encroachments of public rights-of-way, See Div. 1002,
this code.
**For building inspection department, see Ch. 72-2, this code.
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participating in a violation of this division. (Ord.
69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716-2.1006 Remedies - Appeals. Any
person aggrieved by a decision of the building
official under this division may appeal to the
board of supervisors in accordance with the
general appeal provisions of this code. (Ord.
. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
Chapter 716-4
PERMITS
Article 716-4.2
Sections:
716-4.202
716-4.204
Required
Required -Generally.
Required-Minor grading
excepted.
716-4.206 Required -Types of grading
excepted.
716-4.208 Required-Other exceptions.
Article 716-4.4 Applications
Sections:
716-4.402
716-4.404
Applications-Written.
Applications-Site
description.
716-4.406 Applications-Name and
address of person involved.
716-4.408 Applications-Plansand
specifications.
716-4.410 Applications-Estimated cost.
716-4.412 Application:s~Signatureof
applicant.
716-4.414 Applications-Other
information.
Article 716-4.6 Plans and Specifications
Sections:
716-4.602
Plans and specifications-
Required.
716-4.604 Plans and specifications-
Contents.
.716-4.606 Plans and specifications-
Requirements.
716-4.608 Plans and specifications-
Statements required.
Article 716-4.8 Reports
Sections:
716-4.802
716-4.804
716-4.806
Reports- Engineering
geological.
Reports-Soil.
Reports- Review.
PERMITS
716-4.1006
Article 716-4.10 Fees
Sections:
716-4.1002 Fees-Generally.
716-4.1004 Fees-Filing.
716-4.1006 Fees-Permit.
716-4.1008 Fees-Permit amendment.
716-4.1010 Fees-Permit transfer.
716-4.10 12 Fees-Penalty.
716-4.1014 Fees-Site investigation and
evaluation.
716-4.1016 Fees-Refunds.
Article 716-4.12 Performance Bond
Sections:
716-4.1202 Performance bond-Required.
716-4.1204 Performance bond-Amount.
716-4.1206 Performance bond-Conditions.
716-4.1208 Performance bond-Term.
716-4.1210 Performance bond-Notice
of default.
716-4.1212 Performance bond-Duty
of surety.
716-4.1214 Performance bond-Disposition
of cash bond.
716-4.1216 Performance bond -Right
of entry of building
official.
Article 716-4.14 Additional Requirements
Sections:
716-4.1402 Plan Checking.
716-4.1404 Limitation by application.
716-4.1406 Jurisdiction of other
agencies.
716-4.1408 Time limits.
716-4.1410 Approval conditions.
716-4.1412 Indemnity clause required.
716-4.1414 Approval of application;
716-4.1416 Rejection of application.
716-4.1418 Consent of adjacent property
owners.
716-4.1420 Job plans.
716-4.1422 Posting required.
716-4.1424 Amendment.
716-4.1426 Time extension.
716-4.1428 Transfer.
716-4.1430 Suspension and revocation.
716-4.1432 Notice to stop work.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article 716-4.2
Required
716-4.202 Required Generally. (a)
Except as specified in Sections 716-4.202 -
716-4.208, no person shall grade without having
a valid permit as provided in this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 716-4.208, a permit is required for all
subdivisions as defined in Title 9, and all other
projects for which a governmental agency has
specified a permit as being required as a
condition of approval.
(c) A separate permit is required for work on
each site, unless the sites are contiguous and the
entire area is included in the plans
accompanying the application.
(d) Grading permits for work on property on
which a subdivision or development requiring
approval of a tentative map is proposed shall not
~ be issued until reviewed by the public works
department for compliance with the
requirements of Title 9. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.204 Required Minor grading
excepted. A grading permit is not required for:
(1) An excavation which:
(A) Is less than five feet in depth below
natural grade and adequately supported by a
retaining structure designed in accordance with
Section 2310 U.B.c. (1967), or
(B) Does not create a cut slope greater than
seven feet in height and steeper than two
horizontal to one vertical, or
(C) Does not exceed two hundred cubic
yards;
(2) A fIll not intended to support structures
and which does not obstruct a drainage course
if:
(A) Such fill is placed on natural grade that
has a slope not steeper than five horizontal to
one vertical, or
(B) Is less than three feet in depth at its
deepest point, measured vertically upward from
natural grade to the surface of the fill, or
(C) Does not exceed two hundred cubic
yards;
(3) Minor land leveling for agricultural
farming, if the average ground elevation is not
changed more than three feet;
(4) Cemetery graves. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.206 Required - Types of grading
excepted. * A grading permit is not required for:
(1) An excavation below finished grade for
basements and footing of structures authorized
by a valid building permit or trench excavations
for the purpose of installing underground
utilities, if to be backfilled to natural grade;
(2) Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing,
stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or
clay, for which a permit has been granted by the
board of supervisors, provided that such
operations do not affect the lateral support or
increase the stresses in, or pressure upon, any
adjacent or contiguous property;
. (3) Improvement of watercourses and
construction of drainage, irrigation, and
domestic water supply systems and facilities
performed under the supervision of the flood
control district, an agency of the federal or state
government, a water or sanitation district, or an
irrigation or reclamation district;
(4) The construction, repair and maintenance
of levees for river and local drainage control
performed by a governmental agency;
(5) Refuse and garbage disposal sites
controlled by other regulations;
(6) Emergency work, as authorized by the
building official, necessary to protect life, limb
or property, or to maintain the safety, use or
stability of a public way or drainage way. (Ord.
69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.208 Required - Other exceptions. A
grading permit is not required for:
(1) Excavations for installation of
underground storage tanks where the capacity of
the tank does not exceed twenty thousand
gallons;
(2) Grading in an isolated, self-contained area
if the building official determines that no danger
to private or public property is likely to result
from the grading operations;
(3) The structural section of subdivision
streets in tracts for which subdivision
improvement plans have been reviewed by the
public works department and the work is being
inspected by that department under Title 9;
(4) Temporary local borrow pits for road
materials and top soil for landscaping situated
within a larger ownership being subdivided into
smaller tracts, if the material is being used
entirely within the tracts being subdivided, and
*For drainage permits, see Ch. 1010-4, this code.
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if the excavations do not endanger properties
under other ownerships or create a public
nuisance or safety hazard. The land shall be
!"Jfaded to comply with this division on cessation
of excavation within the pit areas;
(5) Temporary stockpiles of top-soil
materials required for landscaping lots being
graded in the immediate area for building
purposes if the stockpiles are not placed within a
public right-of-way, do not obstruct drainage
ways, are not subject to erosion which will cause
silting problems in drainage ways, do not
endanger other properties, and do not create a
public nuisance or safety hazard, as determined
by the building official. The land shall be graded
to comply with this division after removal of
stockpiles;
(6) Fire trails, and access roads to public
utility gas and electric transmission lines. (Ord.
69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
Article 716-4.4
Applications
7]6-4.402 Applications Written. To
obtain a permit the applicant shall first file a
written application on an approved form. Every
application shall conform to the requirements
set forth in Sections 716-4.404 -'--- 716-4.414.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ ] (part), 1969).
716-4.404 Applications - Site description.
The application shall describe the site by lot,
block and tract designation, and by a street
address or similar description sufficient to
readily identify it. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716-4.406 Applications Name and
address of person involved. The application shall
state the name and address of the owner of the
site, the person who is to perform the work, and
the soil and civil engineer if such work is to be
performed as supervised grading. The permit
shall be issued only to the owner or his agent.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716-4.408 Applications Plans and
specifications. The applications shall be
accompanied by plans, specifications and
calculations as may be required by Sections
716-4.602 - 716-4.608. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part),
1969).
7]6-4.410 Applications - Estimated cost.
PERMITS
716-4.402-716-4.606
The application shall state the estimated cost of
performing the work. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part),
1969).
7] 6-4.4] 2 Applications Signature of
applicant. The application shall be signed by the
applicant or his authorized agent, who may be
required to submit evidence of such authority.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716- 4.414 Applications Other
information. The application shall give such
other information as may be required by the
building official. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
Article 716-4.6
Plans and Specifications
716-4.602 Plans and specifications
Required. With each application for a permit
and when required by the building official for
enforcement of any provisions of this code, four
sets of plans and specifications shall be
submitted. Except as waived by the building
official for small and unimportant work, the
plans shall be prepared and signed by a civil
engineer or architect and shall contain the items
set forth in Sections 716-4.604 - 716-4.608,
plus any additional material which the building
official deems necessary to show conformance
of the pro'posed grading with the requirements
of this division and other related ordinances.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716-4.604 Plans and specifications
Contents. Plans and specifications shall contain:
(I) A vicinity sketch or other means of
adequately indicating the site location;
(2) Boundary lines of the site;
(3) Each lot or parcel of land into which the
site is proposed to be divided;
(4) The location of any existing buildings or
structures on the property where the work is to
be performed, and the location of any buildings
or structures on adjacent land which may be
affected by the proposed work;
(5) Accurate contours showing the
topography of the existing ground. (Ord. 69-59
~ I (part), 1969).
716-4.606 Plans and specifications
Requirements. Plans and specifications shall also
show:
(1) All of the proposed uses of the site and, if
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
the site is to be divided, the proposed use of
each lot or parcel of land;
(2) Elevations, location, extent and slope of
all proposed grading shown by contours,
cross-sections or other means and location of
any rock disposal areas, buttress fills or other
special features to be included in the work;
(3) Detailed plans of all drainage systems and
facilities, walls, cribbing, or other erosion
protection devices to be constructed in
connection with, or as a part of the proposed
work, together with a. map showing the draining
area and estimated runoff of the area served by
any drainage systems or facilities. (Ord. 69-59 @
1 (part), 1969).
716-4.608 Plans and specifications
Statements required. Plans and specifications
shall also contain:
(1) A statement of the quantities of material
to be excavated and/or filled and the amount of
such material to the imported to, or exported
from the site;
(2) A statement of the estimated starting and
completion dates for work covered by the
permit;
(3) A promise signed by the owner, or his
authorized agent, that a civil engineer, soil
engineer and/or engineering geologist will be
employed to give technical supervision or make
inspections of the work, whenever approval of
the plans and issuance of the permit is to be
based on the condition that such professional
person be so employed. (Ord. 69-59 @ 1 (part),
1969).
Article 716-4.8
Reports
716-4.802 Reports Engineering
geological. The building official may require an
engineering geologist's investigation and report,
based on the most recent plan. The engineering
geological report shall include an adequate
description of the geology of the site and
conclusions and recommendations regarding the
effect of geologic conditions on the proposed
development. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.804 Reports - Soil. (a) The building
official may require a soil investigation and
report based on the most recent plan.
(b) The preliminary soil report shall be
prepared by a soil engineer based upon adequate
test borings or excavations. The report shall
indicate the presence of critically expansive
soils, or other soils problems, which if not
corrected would lead to defects in structures,
buildings or other improvements; and when it so
indicates, it shall further report on an
investigation of each lot of the development
including recommended corrective action which
is likely to prevent such defects or damage to
each building, structure or improvement to be
constructed.
(c) The preliminary soil report shall also
contain:
(1) Reports on the suitability of the earth
material for construction of stable embankments
and excavation slopes, including those necessary
for any artificial or natural drainage channels;
(2) Recommendations for construction
procedures to obtain required stability;
(3) Maximum design velocities for any
natural or artificial drainage channel; and
(4) Any other recommendations concerning
slides, unstable soil conditions, springs and
seepage conditions, erosion control planting, or
drainage facilities to enable proper development
of the site.
(d) The preliminary soil report shall be
prepared on eight and one-half inch by eleven
inch paper of durable quality and any maps or
documents which accompany the report shall be
of a convenient size and scale to fold to eight
and one-half by eleven inches. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
716-4.806 Reports.,--- Review. All reports
shall be subject to review by the building
official. Supplemental reports and data may be
required as he may deem necessary.
Recommendations included in the reports and
approved by the building official shall be
incorporated in the development plan or
specifications. (Ord. 69-59 @ 1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-4.10
Fees
716-4.1002 Fees - Generally. The applicant
shall pay the building official the fees set forth
in Sections 716-4.1004 - 716-4.1016 on
applying for a permit. (Ord. 69-59 @ I (part),
1969).
716-4.1004 Fees -.- Filing. A separate ten
dollar filing fee is required for each application.
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(Ord. 69-59 g 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1006 Fees - Permit. A permit fee is
payable on issuance of a permit, in the amount
of ten dollars plus five percent of the estimated
cost of performing the work as approved by the
building official, excluding all retaining walls,
cribbing, drainage facilities and structures,
off-site transportation, and hauling. The permit
fee shall be reduced to ten dollars plus two
percent of the estimated cost where supervised
development work is required. (Ord. 69-59 g 1
(part), 1969).
716-4.1008 Fees - Permit amendment. The
permittee shall pay an additional fee if any
amendment to the permit increases the total
cost of the work, so that the total permit fee
shall be based on the revised total cost. (Ord.
69-59 g 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1010 Fees - Permit transfer. A
permit transfer fee of ten dollars is payable
when transfer of the permit is approved by the
building official. COrd. 69-59 g 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1012 Fees - Penalty. Where work for
which a permit is required by this division is
started or proceeded with, prior to issuance of a
permit, and a "Notice to Cease Work" or
"Notice to Comply" has been issued, an
additional fee equal to fifty percent of the total
permit fee, not to exceed fifty dollars, shall be
paid at the time of application. (Ord. 69-59 g 1
(part), 1969).
716-4.1014 Fees - Site investigation and
evaluation. A site investigation and evaluation
fee of ten dollars shall be paid when a site
investigation and evaluation is requested prior to
application for a grading and/or building permit.
(Ord. 69-59 g 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1016 Fees - Refunds. (a) Filing fees,
permit transfer fees, penalty fees and site
investigation fees shall not be refunded.
(b) In cases of a reduction of planned work,
the approval of an amended permit therefor by
the building official, and satisfactory completion
of the work covered by the permit, the
permittee may apply to the building official
within thirty days after issuance of the
certificate of completion for a refund of that
portion of the permit fee which would not have
PERMITS
716-4.1006- 716-4.1204
been required for a permit based on the revised
cost of the work in the amended permit. (Ord.
69-59 g 1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-4.12
Performance Bond
716-4.1202 Performance bond
Required. * If the building official determines
that the proposed work involves more than fifty
thousand cubic yards and will not be completed
before the rainfall months, or that the nature of
the proposed work is such that if left incomplete
it will interfere with any natural or artificial
drainage or will endanger adjoining property or a
street, or will create a hazard to human life or
any property or street, the owner shall furnish a
bond, either cash or corporate surety bond at his
option (but five hundred dollars of every bond
must be in cash), in a form approved by the
county counselor an instrument or instruments
of credit approved by the county counsel from
one or more financial institutions subject to
regulation by the state or federal government
pledging that the funds necessary to meet the
performance are on deposit and guaranteed for
payment on demand and agreeing that the funds
designated by the instrument shall become trust
funds for the purposes set forth in the
instrument. (Ord. 69-59 g 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1204 Performance bond - Amount.
(a) The amount of bond shall be based upon the
number of cubic yards of material in either
excavation or fill, whichever is greater, plus the
cost of all drainage and other protective devices
or work necessary to eliminate geological
hazards. That portion of the bond valuation
based on the volume of material in either
excavation or fill shall be computed as set forth
in the following table:
Ten thousand cubic yards or less, one
hundred percent of the estimated cost of grading
work.
Over ten thousand cubic yards, one hundred
percent of the cost of the first ten thousand
cubic yards, plus fifty percent of that portion in
excess of ten thousand cubic yards.
(b) When the rough grading has been
completed in conformance with the
requirements of this code, the building official
may at his discretion consent to a proportionate
*For county counsel, see Ch. 24-12, this code.
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
reduction of the bond to an amount estimated
to be adequate to insure completion of the
grading work, site development or planting
remaining to be performed. The costs referred to
in this section shall be as estimated by the
building official. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1206 Performance bond
Conditions. Every bond shall include the
conditions that the principal shall comply with
all the provisions of this code, applicable laws
and regulations, and all of the terms and
conditions of the permit; but no extension of
time under the permit shall release the surety
upon the bond. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1208 Performance bond - Tern-t. The
term of each bond shall begin on the date of its
posting and shall end on the satisfactory
completion of the terms and conditions of the
permit as evidenced by a certificate of
completion, a copy of which will be sent to any
surety on request. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1210 Performance bond - Notice of
default. Whenever the building official fmds that
a default has occurred in the performance of any
term or condition of any permit, he shall give
written notice thereof to the principal and
surety on the bond, stating the work to be done
to achieve a safe and satisfactory condition, its
estimated cost, and the period of time he deems
reasonably necessary to complete the work.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1212 Performance bond - Duty of
surety. After receiving a notice of default, the
surety shall have the required work performed
within the time specified in the notice. (Ord.
69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716....4.1214 Performance. bond
Disposition of cash bond. If a cash bond has
been posted and the notice of default has been
given to the principal, and if the principal does
not comply with the notice within the specified
time, the building official may use the deposited
cash to have the required work done, by
contract or other means discretionary with the
building official. The balance, if any, of the
deposit shall be returned to the depositor when
the work is complete, after deducting the cost of
the work. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1216 Performance bond - Right of
entry of building official. (a) If the building
official finds that a default has occurred in the
performance of any term or condition of the
permit, the surety or the building official or any
person employed or engaged on behalf of either
shall have the right to go on the site to complete
the required work or make it safe.
(b) No person shall interfere with or obstruct
the ingress or egress to or from the site by any
authorized representative or agent of any surety
or of the. county engaged in completing the
work required under the permit or in complying
with the terms or conditions of the permit.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-4.14
Additional Requirements
716-4.1402 Plan checking. On receiving a
properly completed application and
accompanying plans, other data, and twenty-five
percent of the total fees, the building official
shall review the application and plans and make
the field review to determine site conditions;
and within ten working days of such receipt he
shall notify the applicant of the approval or
denial of the permit. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.1404 Limitation by application. The
issuance of a permit shall constitute an
authorization to do only that work which is
described or illustrated on the application for
the permit, or on the development plans and
specifications approved by the building official.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716-4.1406 Jurisdiction of other agencies.
Grading permits' do not relieve the owner of the
responsibility of securing permits or licenses that
may be required from other departments or
divisions of the governing agencies. (Ord. 69-59
~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1408 Time limits. The permittee shall
fully perform and complete all of the work
required to be done pursuant to the permit
within the time limit specified therein or, if no
time is so specified, within one hundred eighty
days after the date of issuance of the permit.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
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716-4.1410 Approval conditions. Approval
of permits shall be made subject to the
appropriate conditions or reservations required
to protect public health, safety, and general
welfare, including but not limited to the
following:
(1) Completion of the work within a period
approved by the building official;
(2) Cleaning up the area and planting in
accordance with approved plans;
(3) Designation of the area in which work
may be done;
(4) Designation of the slope of excavation or
filling, or the grade and elevation of excavation
or filling;
(5) Reasonable provisions for controlling
excessive dust;
(6) Hours of operation;
(7) Safety precautions to guide pedestrian
and vehicular traffic in, around, and by the
operation;
(8) Posting of a good and sufficient bond to
assure compliance with the conditions;
(9) Other conditions deemed necessary by
the building official and based on accepted
engineering practices. (Ord. 69-59 @ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.1412 Indemnity clause required.
Every permit shall contain (and shall be deemed
to contain) the following provision: Execution
of a "holdharmless" clause on the permit, which
shall read as follows:
"By accepting this permit, the permittee, for
himself, his contractors, and employees,
promises to save, indemnify and hold harmless
the County of Contra Costa and its employees,
agents and representatives from all liabilities and
claims for damages by reason in injury or death
to any person(s), or damage to property, from
any cause whatsoever while in, upon or in any
way connected with the work covered by this
grading permit, and does further promise to
defend these indemnitees in any claim or action
arising out of or as a result of the work done
under this permit." (Ord. 69-59 @ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.1414 Approval of application. (a)
Applications in which the design meets the
requirements of this division and the
construction is deemed not detrimental to
adjoining properties or to the public interest
shall be approved. When all fees and bonds are
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716-4.1410-716-4.1418
posted, a permit shall be issued, and the
approval and issuance shall be noted on the
application and plans.
(b) Applications and plans found inadequate
or not in compliance with these regulations shall
not be approved until revised to conform to the
conditions and regulations prescribed under this
division. (Ord. 69-59 @ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1416 Rejection of application.* (a)
Hazards: The building official shall not issue a .
permit in any case where he finds that the work
as proposed by the applicant is likely to
adversely affect the stability of adjoining
property or result in the deposition of debris on
any public way or interfere with any existing
drainage course or be in an area determined to
be subject-to geological hazard_
If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the
building official that the hazard can be
essentially eliminated by the construction of
retaining structures, buttress fills, drainage
devices, or by other means, he may issue the
permit with the condition that such work be
performed.
(b) Land Use: The building official shall not
issue a grading permit for work that will not
comply with all provisions of Title 8 and any
conditions imposed by the planning agency on
approval of the use.
(c) Existing Building or Zoning Code
Violations: The building official shall not issue a
permit under this title if any building or zoning
code violations exist on the site.
(d) Rejection and Revisions: Rejection of the
application or plans shall be considered a denial
of the permit. However, denial of a permit based
on insufficient or inadequate plans shall not
preclude the applicant from submitting a revised
. application or revised plans in connection with a
pending application.
(e) Expiration and Renewal: Applications
shall be considered pending until a grading
permit is issued, denied, or withdrawn, but an
application shall expire ninety days from the
date of its filing. An expired application may be
renewed or a new application filed on payment
of a new filing fee. (Ord. 69-59 @ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.1418 Consent of adjacent property
owners. Whenever any portion of the work
*For appeals from action of building official, see ~ 716-2.1006,
this code.
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requires entry onto adjacent property for any
reason, the permit applicant shall obtain the
written consent of the adjacent property owner
or his authorized representative, and shall file a
copy of the consent with the building official
before a permit for such work may be issued.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1420 Job plans. When an application
is approved and a permit issued, one set of plans
and accompanying documents shall be clearly
marked as reviewed and shall be returned to the
applicant. This set shall be kept available for
reference at the job site during grading and
construction. The applicant may furnish
additional sets of plans and documents for
notation as reviewed for return to the applicant
for his use. (Ord. 69-59 .~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1422 Posting required. The permit
shall be posted securely in a conspicuous
location on the site. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.1424 Amendment. (a) All changes in
the plans, grades, or extent of work shall be
submitted to the building official for written
approval and incorporation into the permit,
accompanied by any necessary fees, before any
change in the approved work is begun. The
building official may amend the permit to
approve altered plans, or may deny approval of
the changes.
(b) Failure to obtain prior approval for any
change in the work shall be cause for the
building official to order suspension of all work
until approval is obtained, and may result in
revocation of the permit if he deems the changes
will increase the hazard to adjoining properties
or public roads, or otherwise be detrimental to
public welfare. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1426 Time extension. Before the
expiration of a permit, the applicant may apply
for an extension of time in which to complete
the work. One extension of time may be granted
by the building official if in his judgment the
public welfare is not impaired. The extension
shall be for a period the building official deems
appropriate, but not longer than one year.
Denial of an extension shall not preclude the
permittee from applying for a new permit for
the balance of the work, subject to conditions
the building official deems appropriate. The
applicant shall file the surety's written consent
to any extension of time before approval is
effective. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1428 Transfer. (a) Any transfer of a
permit from the permittee to another person
shall be ineffective and void unless approved by
the building official.
(b) The transferee shall agree to comply with
the requirements and'conditions of the original
permit and to any modification thereof that
may be required because of changes in the
condition of the site or change in plans since the
permit was issued. The transferee shall furnish
the required sureties before the transfer of the
permit will be approved. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-4.1430 Suspension and revocation. (a)
Grounds: A permit may be either suspended or
revoked if the building official finds that:
(1) Conditions at the site vary appreciably
from those shown and stated in the application
and development plans;
(2) Grading or construction does not
conform to the approved plans, grades or other
conditions ofthe permit;
(3) Cessation of work before completion has
left the site in a condition hazardous to the
public or to the adjacent properties, and the
permittee has not complied with reasonable
requirements for completion of the work within
the time specified in the permit or an approved
extension of time;
(4) The permittee does not comply with
reasonable requirements to safeguard the
workmen, the public, or other persons acting in
a lawful manner, during grading or construction
operations;
(5) In transporting materials or in the
operation of equipment the applicant causes
materials or litter to encroach, obstruct, or be
deposited on pavement or in drainage channels
within the public right-of-way, or causes
unauthorized obstruction or diversion of
drainage channels within the site area; or
(6) Failure to have a qualified inspector
working under the soil engineer on the site
during grading or construction when required.
(b) Procedure: The building official shall
suspend or revoke a permit by making a written
finding and order; and he may seize the permit
and/or make appropriate notations on it of the
suspension or revocation. Upon the written
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order of the building official, any suspended
permit may be either reinstated or revoked.
(c) Effect of Revocation: Whenever a permit
has been revoked, work on the site shall not
begin again until a new application incorporating
the necessary revisions in plans or methods of
operation required to fulfIll the intent of this
division and in accordance with these
regulations, has been approved by the building
official. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-4.1432 Notice to stop work. On
issuance of a written notice to cease work, the
permittee shall immediately cause all grading
and hauling connected therewith to cease until
written permission is received from the building
official allowing the permittee to proceed after
correcting the objectionable conditions or
operations to eliminate the hazard or
encroachment and to prevent recurrence of the
situation. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
Chapter 716-6
CONTROL OF WORK
Sections:
716-6.002
716-6.004
County inspection.
Supervised or regular
development work defined.
Regular development
requirements.
Supervised development
requirements.
Notification of
noncompliance.
"Termination of services.
Safety precautions.
Cessation of work.
Completion or work.
716-6.006
716-6.008
716-6.010
716-6.012
716-6.014
716-6.016
716-6.018
716-6.002 County inspection. The building
official and other authorized county
representatives shall have the right to enter the
site at all times to inspect its condition and the
methods of operation and to check or test any
feature or operation involved in fulfilling the
conditions of the permit. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-6.004 Supervised or regular
development work defined. All work involving a
fill intended to support structures, or grading
where the building official determines special
CONTROL OF WORK
716-4.1432-716-6.008
conditions or unusual construction hazards
exist, shall be performed under the inspection of
a civil engineer and/or soil engineer and shall be
designated "supervised development work."
Work other than supervised development shall
be designated "regular development work."
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-6.006 Regular development
requirements. (a) The building official, upon
notification from the permittee or his agent,
shall inspect the work at the following stages of
the work and shall either approve the portion
then completed or shall notify the permittee or
his agent wherein it fails to comply with the
requirements of this division:
(1) Initial: When the site has been cleared of
vegetation and unapproved fill and has been
scarified, benched or otherwise prepared and
before any fIll is placed;
(2) Rough: When rough grading has been
completed and approximate final elevations have
been established; drainage terraces, swales and
other drainage devices graded ready for paving;
and berms installed at the top of slopes;
(3) Final: When work has been completed, all
drainage devices, systems and facilities installed
and slope planing established.
(b) In addition to the called inspections
specified above, the building official may:
( 1) Make such other inspections as he deems
necessary to determine that the work is being
performed in compliance with the requirements
of this division; and
(2) Require investigations and reports by a
soil engineer and/or engineering geologist. (Ord.
69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-6.008 Supervised development
requirements. (a) It shall be the responsibility of
the soil engineer and/or civil engineer to inspect
the operations and provide qualified full-time
inspection, to assure compliance of the work
with the approved development plans and with
the requirements of this division. Periodic
progress reports shall be submitted as required
by the building official and shall certify in
writing to the satisfactory completion of work
specified in Section 716-6.006.
(b) The soil engineer shall submit compaction
data and soil engineering recommendations
made during the development operation to the
building official.
(c) The civil engineer shall submit inspection
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
reports regarding drainage facilities, lot drainage,
fmishgrades, to the building official.
(d) The engineering geologist shall submit
inspection reports regarding geological
conditions to the building official. (Ord. 69-59 ~
1 (part), 1969).
716-6.010 Notification of noncompliance.
If the soil or civil engineer finds that the work is
not in conformance with this division or with
the plans approved by the building official, or
with good accepted practices, he shall
immediately notify the permittee and the
building official in writing of the nonconformity
and of the corrective measures to be taken.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
. 716-6.012 Termination of services. If the
civil engineer or the soil engineer or the geologist
is relieved of or otherwise terminates his duties
prior to completion of the work shown onthe
grading plans, he shall report the fact in writing
to the building official within forty-eight hours
with a report on the status of the work. (Ord.
69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-6.014 Safety precautions. In addition
to the requirements of the permit, the permittee
shall comply with all laws, ordinances and
regulations of the state and county, and
regulations of the State Department of
Industrial Relations, Industrial Accident
Commission, relating to the character of the
work, equipment, and labor personnel involved
in the project. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-6.016 Cessation of work. If the
applicant ceases work for any reason before the
work is completed, he shall take all necessary
steps to leave the premises in a condition that
will be safe and will not cause damage to
adjoining properties or to the public roads or to
any natural or artificial drainage facilities
through erosion of materials, landslides, or other
instability of slopes and materials. (Ord. 69-59 ~
1 (part), 1969).
716-6.018 Completion of work. The
building official shall issue a certificate of
completion upon satisfactory completion of
work under an approved permit. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
Chapter 716-8
REGULA nONS
Article 716-8.2 Excavations
Sections:
716-8.202 Excavations-Maximum slope.
716-8. 204 Excavations-Drainage
terraces.
716-8.206 Excavations-Conformance to
existing terrain.
716-8. 208 Excavations-Variations.
Article 716-8.4 Fills
Sections:
716-8.402 Fills-Compaction.
716-8.404 Fills-Special compaction.
716-8.406 Fills-Nonstructural.
716-8.408 Fills-Planted slopes.
716-8.410 Fills-Preparation of ground.
716-8.412 Fills-Slope.
716-8.414 Fills-Material.
716-8.416 Fills-Drainage terraces.
716-8.418 Fills-Slopes to receive fill.
716-8.4 20 Fills-Conformance to existing
terrain.
716-8.422 Fills-Slope location and
setbacks.
716-8.424 Fills-Variations.
Article 716-8.6 Drainage
Sections:
716-8.602 Drainage-General.
716-8.604 Drainage-Disposal.
716-8.606 Drainage-Site drainage.
716-8.608 Drainage-Terrace.
716-8.610 Drainage-Overflow protection.
716-8.612 Drainage-Maintenance.
716-8.614 Drainage-Variations.
Article 716-8.8 Erosion Control Planting
Sections: ..
716-8.802 Erosion control planting-Cut
slopes.
716-8.804 Erosion control planting-
Approval.
716-8.806 Erosion control planting-
Variations.
Article 716-8.1 0 Miscellaneous Provisions
Sections:
716-8.1002 Work during rainfall months.
716-8.1004 Work hours.
716-8.1006 Encroachments on rights-
of-way.
716-8.1008 Nuisances.
716-8.1010 Explosives.
716-8.1012 Responsibility of permittee.
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716-8.1014 Reports required.,--,Final
approval.
716-8. 1016 Evaluation of existing fill.
716-8.1018 Site evaluation and
investigation.
Article 716-8.2
Excavations
716-8.202 Excavations - Maximum slope.
Cuts shall not be steeper in slope than two
horizontal to one vertical. unless the applicant
furnishes a soil engineering or an engineering
geology report, or both, certifying that the site
has been investigated and giving an opinion that
a .cut at a steeper slope will be stable and not
create a hazard to public or private property.
The building official may require the excavation
to be made with a cut face flatter in slope than
two horizontal to one vertical if he finds it
necessary for stability and safety. (Ord.69-59 ~
1 (part), 1969).
716-8.204 Excavations - Drainage terraces.
Cut slopes exceeding forty feet in vertical height
shall have drainage terraces not less than five
feet in width, measured from the outer edge of
the terrace to the invert of the drain, at vertical
intervals not exceeding thirty feet except that
where only one such terrace is required it shall
be located at mid-height. For cut slopes
exceeding one hundred feet in. vertical height,
the drainage terrace near mid-height shall be not
less than twelve feet in width. Design and
construction of drainage terraces shall conform
to the requirements of Section 716-8.602
716-8.614. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.206 Excavations - Conformance to
existing terrain. Cut slopes shall be rounded off
at the top and toe to blend and conform to
existing terrain. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.208 .Excavations Variations.
Variations from the regulations in Sections
716-8.202 - 716-8.208 may be allowed by the
building official if they will provide equivalent
safety, stability, and protection against erosion,
as recommended by a soil engineer or
engineering geologist. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
CONTROL OF WORK
716-8.202 716-8.410
Article 716-8.4
Fills
716-8.402 Fills - Compaction. Except as
provided below, all fills shall be compacted
throughout their full extent to a minimum of
ninety percent of maximum density as
determined by the State Division of Highways
Impact Method (Test No. 2l6F). Field density
shall be determined by a method acceptable to
the building official. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716-8.404 Fills Special compaction.
Compaction may be reduced to eighty-five
percent of maximum density, as determined by
the above test, within the outer eight inches of
fill slope surfaces when such compaction is
provided by grid rolling or equivalent means.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.406 Fills - N()nstructural. Fills not
intended to support structures, subdivision
streets or improvements need .not be compacted
to these standards if the building official
determines that such compaction is unnecessary
as a safety measure. In making this
determination, the building official may require
that an investigation be made by an approved
soil testing agency to establish the characteristics
of the soil, the amount of settlement to be
expected and the susceptibility of the soil to
erosion or slippage. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
7 t 6-8.408 Fills - Plan ted slopes. Slope
surfaces may be prepared. for planting by
scarifying, by the addition of top soil, or by
other methods, if such loose material does not
exceed a depth of three inches and said slopes
otherwise comply with the requirements of
Sections 716-8.402 - 716-8.424. (Ord. 69-59 ~
1 (part), 1969).
716-8.410 Fills - Preparation of ground.
The natural ground . surface shall be prepared to
receive fill by removing vegetation or other
incompetent material. Where the slope of the
natural grade is five horizontal to one vertical or
steeper, the fill shall be supported on benches
cut into competent material. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
716-8.412 Fills - Slope. Compacted fill
shall not create an exposed slope surface steeper
than two horizontal to one vertical. The building
official may require a flatter slope if necessary
for stability and safety. Slopes of fills which are
not compacted. in accordance with Sections
716-8.402 - 716-8.408 shall not exceed three
horizontal to one vertical. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
716-8.414 Fills - Material. No organic or
other reducible material shall be incorporated in
fills. Except as recommended by the soil
engineer and approved by the building official,
no rock or similar irreducible material with a
maximum dimension greater than eight inches
shall be buried or placed within forty-eight
inches of finish grade. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part),
1969).
716~8.416 Fills - Drainage terraces. Fill
slopes exceeding thirty feet in vertical height
shall have drainage terraces not less than five
feet in width, measured from the outer edge of
the terrace to the invert of the drain, at vertical
intervals not exceeding twenty-five feet except
that where only one such terrace is required it
shall be located at niid-height. For fill slopes
exceeding one hundred feet in vertical height,
the drainage terrace near mid-height shall be not
less than twelve feet in width. Design and
construction of drainage terraces shall conform
to the requirements of Sections 716-8.602
716-8.614. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
716-8.418 Fills - Slopes to receive fill.
Where fill is to be placed above the top of an
existing or proposed cut or natural slope steeper
than three horizontal to one vertical, the toe of
the fill shall be set back from the top edge of the
slope a minimum distance of six feet, measured
horizontally or such other distance as may be
specifically recommended by a soil engineer or
engineering . geologist and approved by the
building official. Fills shall not toe out on slopes
steeper than three horizontal to one vertical.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.420 Fills - Conformance to existing
terrain. Fill slopes shall be tapered in to the
existing terrain at the toe and shall be rounded
off at the top. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.422 Fills
Slope location and
setbacks. (a) The property line of any proposed
or existing site or parcel located within the
grading project shall be located at the top of the
slope or along any slope drainage terrace.
(b) Excavation and fill slopes shall be set
back a minimum of three feet plus one-fifth the
vertical height of the slope from the project
boundary line with a maximum of ten feet.
(c) Building and structures shall be set back
from excavation or fill slopes a minimum of four
feet plus one-fifth the vertical height of the
slope, with a maximum of ten feet. (Ord. 69...59
~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.424 Fills - Variations. Variations
from the regulations in Sections 716-8.402 -
716-8.424 may be allowed by the building
official if they will provide equivalent safety,
stability, and protection against erosion, as
recommended by a . soil engineer or engineering
geologist. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-8.6
Drainage
716-8.602 Drainage - General. * Storm
drainage structures, systems and facilities shall
be provided as required by the building offiCial
and in accordance with standard specifications
on file in the building inspection department.
Design shall be in accordance with recognized
principles of hydraulics. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part),
1969).
716-8.604 Dnlinage - Disposal. All drainage
facilities shall be designed to carry surface
waters to the nearest practical street, storm
drain, or natural watercourse, approved by the
building official as a safe place to discharge such
waters. If the drainage device discharges onto
natural ground, rip-rap or a similar energy
dissipator may be required. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
716-8.606 Drainage - Site drainage. Graded
building sites (building pads) shall have a
minimum slope of two percent towards a public
street or drainage facility approved to receive
storm waters. A lesser slope may be approved by
the building official for sites graded in relatively
flat terrain, or where special drainage provisions
are made, when he finds such modification will
*For drainage permits, see Ch. 1010-4, this code.
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not result in unfavorable drainage conditions.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.608 Drainage - Terrace. (a) All
swales or ditches on drainage terraces shall have
a uniform longitudinal grad~ of not less than one
percent nor more than three percent and a
minimum depth of one foot at the deepest part.
Such terraces shall drain into a paved gutter,
pipe or approved watercourse adequate to
convey the water to a safe disposal area.
(b) The drainage terrace shall be provided
with a lined ditch, if required by the soil
engineer for stability or. prevention of erosion.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.610 Drainage - Overflow protection.
Berms, swales or other devices shall be provided
at the top of cut or fill slopes to prevent surface
waters from flowing over or onto, and damaging
the face of the slope. Special drainage provisions
shall be made where a building or structure
exists within five feet of the top of a slope.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.612 Drainage - Maintenance. The
permittee and/or owner shall maintain drainage
facilities, in conformance with the requirements
of this division, during and after construction.
(Ord.69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
7]6-8.614 Drainage Variations.
Variations from the regulations. in Sections
716-8.602 - 716-8.614 may be allowed by the
building official if they will provide equivalent
safety, stability, and protection against erosion,
as recommended by a soil engineer. or
engineering geologist and recommended by the
county flood control district. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
Article 716-8.8
Erosion Control Planting
716-8.802 Erosion control planting - Cut
slopes. The surface of all erodable cut slopes
more than five feet in height and fill slopes more
than three feet in height shall be protected
against erosion by planting with grass or ground
cover plants. The plants and planting methods
Shall be suitable for the soil and climatic
conditions of the site and in accordance with
standard specifications on file in the county
building inspection department. (Ord, 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
CONTROL OF WORK
716-8.608-716-8.1010
716-8.804 Erosion control planting
Approval. The planting shall be installed after
rough grading. Final approval of the work shall
be made when growth is established on the
slopes. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.806 Erosion control planting
Variations. Variations from the regulations in
Sections 716-8.802 - 716-8.806 may be allowed
by the building official if they will provide
equivalent safety, stability, and protection
against erosion, as recommended by a soil
engineer or engineering geologist. (Ord. 69-59 ~
1 (part), 1969).
Article 716-8.10
Miscellaneous Provisions
716-8.1002 Work during rainfall months.
Excavation, grading or construction of fills may
be prohibited by the building official during the
months in which he finds that rainfall will likely
preclude compliance with these requirements.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.1004 Work hours. If operations under
the permit are within five hundred feet of
residential or commercial occupancies, grading
operations shall be limited to the hours between
five a.m. .and nine p.m. daily, except that
maintenance and service work on equipment
may be performed at any time. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I
(part), 1969).
7 ] 6 - 8. ] 006 En c r 0 a c h men ts 0 n
rights-of-way. Encroachment of operations on
public rights-of-way without an encroachment
permit from the governing body is prohibited
except for hauling of legal loads by vehicles
permitted by law to operate on public roads.
(Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.1008 Nuisances. Operations shall be
controlled to prevent nuisances to public and
private ownerships because of dust, drainage,
removal of natural support of land and
structures, encroachment, noise, and/or
vibration. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.1010 Explosives. Blasting or other
use of explosives shall be conducted in
accordance with regulations by the board of
supervisors, the State Fire Marshal, and local fire
authorities. (Ord. 69-59 ~ ] (part), 1969).
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BUILDING REGULATIONS
716-8.1012 Responsibility of permittee. (a)
Compliance With Plans And This Division: The
permittee, his agent, contractor or employee,
shall carry out the proposed work only in
accordance with' the approved plans and
specifications and in compliance with all the
requirements of this division.
(b) Inspections: In performing regular
development work it shall be the responsibility
of the permittee to notify the building official at
least one working day in advance so that the
inspections required by Sections 716-6.002 -
716-6.012 can be made.
(c) Protection of Utilities: During grading
operations the permittee shall be responsible for
the prevention of damage to any public utilities
or services.
(d) Temporary Erosion Control: The
permittee shall effect and maintain
precautionary measures necessary to protect
adjacent watercourses and public or private
property from damage by erosion, flooding, and
deposition of mud or debris originating from the
site. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.1014 Reports required Final
approval. The building official may require the
following reports, and shall not finally approve
any development or work until all required maps
and reports have been submitted and approved:
(1) A final report by the civil engineer
certifying that all grading, lot drainage and
drainage facilities have been completed and the
slope planning installed in conformance with the
approved plans and the requirements of this
code with a final contour map if the work is not
in substantial conformity with the approved
plans;
(2) A report by the soil engineer including
the recommended soil bearing capacity, a
statement as to the expansive qualities of the
soil, and summaries of field and laboratory tests.
The location of such tests and the limits of the
compacted fill shall be shown on a final plan
which shall also show by plan and cross-section
the location of any subdrains, rock disposal
areas and/or buttress fills involved in the work;
(3) An engineering geologist's report based
on the final contour map including specific
approval of the grading as affected by geological
factors. The report shall include a revised
geologic map and cross-sections, with
recommendations regarding the location of
buildings or sewage disposal systems. (Ord.
69-59 ~ 1 (part), 1969).
716-8.1016 Evaluation of existing fill. The
building official may require the submission or a
preliminary soil investigation report and/or
engineering geological report before issuing a
building permit for a structure to be placed on
any fill or embankment constructed before
August 11, 1969, or excepted from the
requirement for a grading permit, or on any
other lot or parcel on which critically expansive
soils, slide conditions, or other soils, or geologic
hazards exist or may reasonably be anticipated
to exist. If the building official determines that
the action recommended in this report is likely
to prevent structural damage to the proposed
structure, he shall approve the report and the
recommended action contained in the report
shall become a part of the required construction
as a condition of the permit. (Ord. 69-59 ~ 1
(part), 1969).
716-8.1018 Site evaluation and
investigation. (a) The building official may
conduct a field investigation and site evaluation
of a lot or parcel prior to application for a
grading and/or building permit if the owner
submits a written request and the fee required
by Section 716-4.1014.
(b) The investigation shall determine what
information, engineering data or plans will be
required to be submitted with the application
for grading and/or building permits and under
what conditions the permits would be issued.
(c) No fees or written request will be
necessary after an application for a building
and/or grading permit has been accepted or if
the building official initiates the field
investigation. (Ord. 69-59 ~ I (part), 1969).
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Division 718
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Chapters :
718-4 Swimming Pools
Chapter 718-4
SWIMMING POOLS*
Sections:
718-4.002
Findings of board of
su pervisors.
Fence-Required.
Fence-Approval conditions.
Side and rear yards.
Fence-Installation prior to
pool use.
Fence-When not required.
Fence-Exception discretionary
with building inspector.
Appeal.
718-4.004
718-4.006
718-4.008
718-4.010
718-4.012
718-4.014
718-4.016
718-4.002 Findings of board of supervisors.
The board of supervisors finds that there is an
unusually large number of privately owned
swimming pools within the unincorporated
territory of this county, and that the
maintenance of these pools without adequate
protective measures constitutes a severe hazard
to the safety of the inhabitants, and particularly
to the small children of the county. (Prior code
@ 3500: Ord. 1421).
718-4.004 Fence Required. (a) All
swimming pools in the unincorporated area of
this county shall be fenced with an approved
fence as provided in this chapter.
(b) The chief building inspector is authorized
and directed to enforce and administer all of the
provisions of this chapter. .
(c) Upon presentation of proper credentials
the chief building inspector or his duly
authorized representatives may enter at
reasonable times any premises in the county to
perform duties imposed on him by this chapter.
(Prior code @ 3501: Ord. 1421).
*For the statutory provisions regarding public swimming pool
sanitation, see Health & Saf. C. ~ 24100 ff.
SWIMMING POOLS
718-4.002-718-4.010
718-4.006 Fence - Approval conditions.
An approved fence shall meet the requirements
of this section.
(1) Every person in possession of land within
the unincorporated area of this county, either as
owner, purchaser under contract, le~see, tenan~,
licensee, or otherwise, upon WhICh land IS
situated a swimming pool or other out-of-doors
body of water designed, constructed, and used
for swimming, dipping, or immersion purposes
by men, women, or children, having a depth in
excess of eighteen inches, or with a surface area
exceeding two hundred fifty square feet, shall
maintain on the lot or premises upon which such
pool or body of water is located, and completely
surrounding such pool or body of water, a fence
or wall not less than four and one-half feet high,
with openings, holes, or gaps therein no larger
than four inches measured horizontally, except
for doors or gates; provided, however, that a
dwelling house or accessory building may be
used as a part of such enclosure.
(2) All gates or doors opening through such
enclosure shall be equipped with a self-closing
and self-latching device designed to keep, and
capable of keeping, such door or gate securely
closed at all times when not in actual use;
provided, however, that the door of any
dwelling occupied by human beings and forming
a part of the enclosure hereinabove required,
need not be so equipped, with the exception of
breezeways, back doors of garages, and similar
structures, affording access to the pool, which
shall be self-closing and self-latching, with such
latching placed at least four feet above the
ground level, or otherwise made inaccessible
from the outside to small children. (Prior code @
3502: Ord. 1421).
718-4.008 Side and rear yards. Any
swimming pool constructed after the effective
date of this chapter shall be constructed so that
there shall be at least five feet between a side lot ,
line or a rear lot line and the swimming pool.
(Prior code @ 3503: Ord. 1421).
718-4.010 Fence - Installation prior to
pool use. The fence required by this chapter
shall be installed around all pools within ninety
days from and after the effective date of this
chapter and before any newly constructed pool
is put into use. (Prior code @ 3504: Ord. 1421).
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(Contra Costa County 3-15'79)
718-4.012-718-4.016
BUILDING REGULA nONS
718-4.012 Fence - When not required. The
fence required by this chapter need not be
erected or maintained when all of the following
conditions exist:
(1) The lot is not smaller than twenty
thousand square feet, not including any area .
within the lines of a public road;
(2) The density of residential development
within a radius of two hundred fifty feet
surrounding the pool does not exceed a total of
four residences, including the residence with the
pool;
(3) The pool is not within three hundred feet
of a public school, private school, or public
playground;
(4) The pool is not within fifty-five feet of an
inhabited dwelling on adjacent property. (Prior
code ~ 3505: Ord. 1421).
718-4.014 Fence - Exception discretionary
with building inspector. The building inspector
may grant an exception to the requirements of
fencing a swimming pool when he finds that
there is a barrier existing on the premises by
reason of vegetation, landscaping, or topography
suitable to protect the pool and to protect
children from straying into the pool. (Prior code
~3506: Ord. 1421).
718-4.016 Appeal. Any person dissatisfied
with the decision of the building inspector in his
application of this chapter may submit an appeal
of such decision to the board of adjustment. The
method of appeal shall be as described in
Chapter 26-2. (Prior code ~ 3507: Ord. 1421).
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