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 Paradise
 Code of Ordinances
 Title 15. BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
 Chapter 15.01. FACTS AND FINDINGS

§ 15.01.010. Facts and findings.

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  • A.

    Changes or Modifications. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5, the town of Paradise adopts and amends the 2016 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, Part 2) based on the 2015 International Building Code (ICC); the 2016 California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5) based on the 2015 International Residential Code (ICC); the 2016 California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3) based on the 2014 National Electrical Code (NFPA); the 2016 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) based on the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO); the 2016 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) based on the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO); the 2016 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) based on the 2015 International Fire Code (IFC); the 2016 California Administrative Code (Title 24, Part 1); the 2016 California Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6); the 2016 California Historical Building Code (Title 24, Part 8); the 2016 California Existing Building Code (Chapter 10; Title 24, Part 10); the 2016 California Green Building Standards Code (Cal Green, Title 24, Part 11) and the 2016 California Referenced Standards Code (Title 24, Part 12).

    NOTE: The state of California officially adopted the 2016 California Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical, Fire, Existing Building, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes in July of [2016], and they become mandatory at the local level effective January 1, 2017.

    B.

    Findings. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5, the town of Paradise has determined and finds the attached amendments, additions and/or modifications are needed and are reasonably necessary because of its local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions.

    C.

    Local Conditions. Local conditions have an adverse effect on the potential for life and property loss, making necessary changes and modifications to the 2016 California Building Standards Code in order to establish and maintain an environment which will provide the community a desirable level of protection.

    1.

    Climatic Conditions.

    1A.

    On average the town of Paradise has an annual rainfall of fifty-two (52) to fifty-four (54) inches of rain. However, in the summer months there is little, if any, measurable precipitation. Winter months can be characterized by heavy rains and periodic heavy snowfalls with accumulations above the 1,800-foot level. During the year the temperatures range from the mid 20s to low 100s degrees in the summer months with light to gusty westerly winds. These drying winds, mixed with the density of vegetation, which is dominant throughout the town, creates a hazardous fuel condition that can have severe consequences.

    2.

    Geographical and Topographical Conditions.

    2A.

    The town of Paradise is located within Butte County in Northern California. It is approximately one hundred (100) miles north of Sacramento and within fifteen (15) miles east from the urban community of Chico. The town of Paradise population is approximately twenty-six thousand plus (26,000+) and is the second largest community in Butte County. The town encompasses 18.6 square miles and was incorporated in 1979. Prior to incorporation, the town was a county mountain community with older construction of light commercial and industrial with a predominant residential character.

    2B.

    The town of Paradise is located one thousand four hundred (1,400) to two thousand two hundred feet (2,200) above sea level and is bordered by rugged canyons, creating somewhat of a triangular shaped area in which the town is situated.

    2C.

    This environment has natural vegetative growth that is dense, both in the canyon areas and throughout the town, which presents a challenge and difficulty in fighting and controlling the spread of wildfires. The town of Paradise has been identified as a very high fire hazard severity zone pursuant to Government Code Sections 51178.5 and 51179, which is based upon the climatic, topographic and geologic conditions combined with the dense vegetation throughout the town.

    2D.

    The topography of the town presents problems in delivery of emergency services, including fire protection. Hilly terrain with narrow, winding roads with little circulation, limited escape routes, and limited ingress and egress to access the town prevents rapid access and orderly evacuations. There are many miles of both public streets and private roads, many of which were built years ago, and many of the private roads are substandard in design and access capability due to topography.

    2E.

    Combined with these features, all weather surfaces based upon the soil and topographic conditions may not be able to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus and reduced accessibility to emergency response personnel. These conditions increase the likelihood of difficulty with approach angles, steep slopes and grades and the ability for emergency response personnel to be effective.

    D.

    Conclusion. Local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions impact the built environment and necessitate amendments to the California Building Standards Code. Therefore, it is found to be reasonably necessary that the State Building Standards Codes be changed or modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions by the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title. Furthermore, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the modifications or change be expressly marked and identified as to each finding to which it refers. Therefore, the town of Paradise finds that Exhibit "A" [below] provides the code sections that have been modified pursuant to the ordinance that are building standards as defined in the Health and Safety Code Section 18909 and the associated referenced conditions or modifications are due to local climatic, geologic and topographical considerations.

    EXHIBIT "A"
    FACTS & FINDING CORRELATION

    PARADISE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION CALIFORNIA CODE CODE SECTION AMENDED SHORT TITLE REFERENCED FACT/FINDING
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    15.02.010 CBC Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
    15.02.020 CBC 101.4 Referenced Codes Health & Safety Code 17958.5
    15.02.030 CBC 101.4.1 Gas - Plumbing Code Administrative
    15.02.040 CBC 101.4.2 Mechanical Code Reference to California Administrative
    15.02.050 CBC 101.4.3 Plumbing Code Reference to California Administrative
    15.02.055 CBC 101.4.4 Property Maintenance Deleted
    15.02.060 CBC 101.4.5 Fire Prevention Administrative
    15.02.070 CBC 103 Department of Building & Safety Deleted
    15.02.080 CBC 105.2 Work Exempt from Permits Administrative
    15.02.090 CBC 105.3.2 Time Limitation of Application Administrative
    15.02.100 CBC 105.5 Expiration Administrative
    15.02.110 CBC 105.8 Transferability Administrative
    15.02.120 CBC 107.5 Retention of Construction Documents Administrative
    15.02.130 CBC 107.6 Expiration of Plan Review Administrative
    15.02.140 CBC 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees Administrative
    15.02.150 CBC 109.4 Commencing Work/Permit Administrative
    15.02.160 CBC 109.6 Refunds Administrative
    15.02.170 CBC 110.3.9.1 Special Inspectors Administrative
    15.02.180 CBC 110.4 Inspection Agencies Administrative
    15.02.190 CBC 111.1 Use and Occupancy Administrative
    15.02.200 CBC 112.3 Disconnect Service Utilities Administrative
    15.02.210 CBC 114.4 Violation Penalties Administrative
    15.02.220 CBC 202 Definitions Administrative
    15.02.230 CBC 1505.1.3 Roof Coverings 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C
    15.02.240 CBC 1603.1.3 Roof Snow Loads 1A, 2A
    15.02.250 CBC J101.1 Scope Administrative
    15.02.260 CBC J101.3 Purpose Administrative
    15.02.270 CBC J101.4 Hazards Administrative
    15.02.280 CBC J102 Definitions Administrative
    15.02.290 CBC J103 Permits Required Administrative
    15.02.300 CBC J104.2 Site Plan Requirements Administrative
    15.02.310 CBC J104.5 Bonds Administrative
    15.02.320 CBC J105.3 Inspections Administrative
    15.02.330 CBC J106.2 Rounding of cut slopes 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.02.340 CBC J106. 3 Private road construction 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.02.350 CBC J106. 3.1 Private road construction 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.02.360 CBC J107.7 Rounding of fill slopes 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D,
    15.02.370 CBC J109.5 Overflow protection 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.02.380 CBC J110.3 Disturbed surfaces 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.02.390 CBC J110.4 Storm damage precautions 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
     
    15.03.010 CRC Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
    15.03.020 CRC R101.2 Scope Administrative
    15.03.030 CRC R102.1 General Administrative
    15.03.040 CRC R105.3.2 Time Limitation for Application Administrative
    15.03.050 CRC R108.5 Refunds Administrative
    15.03.069 CRC R108.6 Commencing Work Before Permit Administrative
    15.03.070 CRC R202 Definitions Administrative
    15.03.080 CRC R313.2 Automatic Fire Sprinklers 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D
    15.03.090 CRC R313.2.2 Alarms 1A, 2C, 2D
    15.03.100 CRC R902.1 Roof Coverings 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C
     
    15.04.010 CEC Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.05.010 CMC Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.06.010 CPC Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.07.010 Ca. Energy Code Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.08.010 Ca. Historical Code Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.09.010 CFC Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
    15.09.020 CFC 103 Dept. of Fire Prevention Administrative
    15.09.030 CFC 105.2.3 Time Limitation of Application Administrative
    15.09.040 CFC 105.6.29 Miscellaneous Combustibles 2A, 2B, 2D,
    15.09.050 CFC 109.3 Violation Penalties Administrative
    15.09.060 CFC 111.4 Failure to Comply Administrative
    15.09.070 CFC 113.3 Work Commencing Administrative
    15.09.080 CFC 113.5 Refunds Administrative
    15.09.090 CFC 202 Sky Lantern Administrative
    15.09.100 CFC 307.1 General Open Burning 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
    15.09.110 CFC 308.6.3 Sky Lantern 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
    15.09.120 CFC 503.2.1 Dimensions 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E
    15.09.130 CFC 503.2.3 Surface-Access Roadways 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.09.140 CFC 503.4.1 Roadway Design Features 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.09.150 CFC 503.6 Gates 2D, 2E
    15.09.160 CFC 505.3 Map/Directory 2D
    15.09.170 CFC 507.1.2 Required Water Supply 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D
    15.09.180 CFC 510.6.1 Testing and Proof Administrative
    15.09.190 CFC 901.4.2 Non-Required Fire Prot. System 2D
    15.09.200 CFC 2206.2.3 Aboveground Storage Tanks 1A, 2A, 2B
    15.09.210 CFC Chapter 33 Fireworks 1A, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D
    15.09.220 CFC B105.2 Exception 1 Reduced Fire Flow 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D
    15.09.230 CFC C105.1 Distribution of Fire Hydrants 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D
    15.09.240 CFC D103.4 Dead End Access 1A, 2A, 2B, 2D, 2E
    15.10.010 Ca. Existing Building Code Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.11.010 Ca. Green Building Standards Code Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.12.010 Ca. Administrative Code Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5
     
    15.13.010 Ca. Ref. Stds. Adoption Health & Safety Code 17958.5

     

(Ord. No. 563, § 2, 10-11-2016, eff. 1-1-2017)