A. Building Code:
1. Valuation: The establishment of building valuation estimates are intended to comply with the definition of "valuation" in section 223 of the California building code. Therefore, the determination shall be based on valuation as computed by the International Conference Of Building Officials and as published bimonthly in the building standards. (Ord. 2005-07, 10-25-2005)
2. Plan Checking Fee: A plan checking fee of fifty percent (50%) of the original plan checking fee shall be levied where the building plan is in total area and design substantially the same as a plan approved within one year from the date of issuance of the original building permits for a building located on property with similar soil and terrain characteristics.
3. Moving Permit: Any person desiring to move any building or structure from one lot or parcel to another lot or parcel within the city limits or from some lot or parcel outside the city limits to a lot or parcel inside the city limits or to move a building out of the city, shall file a moving application with the building department and such application shall contain the following information:
a. The location and address of the old and proposed new site.
b. A plot plan of the new site indicating all dimensions and required setbacks.
c. Plans and specifications giving the proposed improvements and remodeling of such building or structure at the new site. Plans shall contain drawings and specifications to show that the building will fit in harmoniously as to type, character, size and value with other buildings at the proposed site. If placing the building at the proposed relocation site will substantially diminish the value of other property in the vicinity or will not fit aesthetically, the moving permit shall be denied.
d. The owner shall post a surety bond or other security with the city clerk in an amount fixed by the building official equal to the estimated value of all alterations, additions, repairs or corrections to make the building comply with all city laws. Such bond shall be automatically renewable until such time as the bonding company is notified in writing by the building official that all required corrections, alterations, additions, repairs guaranteed by said bond have been completed. Such bond shall also cover clean up of the site the building is moved from, if it is within the city, as well as damage to any city streets, sidewalks, curb, gutters or any other facilities owned by the city caused by moving of the building or related construction.
The provisions of subsections A3a, A3b and A3c of this section shall not apply when the building is being moved out of the city.
Upon the filing of such application the applicant shall be charged a fee in the amount of seventy dollars ($70.00) to be paid to the building department to cover the cost of moving inspection. Said fees may be adjusted from time to time by resolution of the city council.
The applicant shall make the property available at such time as is requested by the building official.
The applicant shall be prepared to remove any material or covering on the building or structure to be moved as directed by the building official for the purpose of making the moving inspection.
4. Payment Of Expense: The owner shall compensate the city for any expense incurred in moving buildings which involves service of the police department, or special building official at the current rates charged by the city, with a minimum charge of two (2) hours' time.
5. Inspection Outside City Limits: If the building official is requested by the property owner to inspect a building which is not located in the city, the city shall assess a fee equal to costs incurred in such inspection. No inspection service shall be provided on any building located more than a thirty (30) mile radius from the city. (Ord. 757, 7-9-1991)
6. Automatic Sprinklers, Where Required.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, standard automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in all group A, B, E, F, I, M, S, U, and H5 occupancies exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet in gross floor area. When such areas have any eaves or an overhang exceeding a distance of three feet (3') from the wall or support, the gross roof area shall include, but not be limited to, covered walkways, patios, porches or any architectural feature attached to or within ten feet (10') of the structure. In existing buildings where an automatic sprinkler system does not exist, and a change in the character of occupancy or use is made, or the floor area is increased, and the gross floor area exceeds the areas set forth in this subsection before or after the addition or change, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed through the structure, unless a specific development agreement is approved by the building official for the existing areas.
Area separation walls, occupancy separation walls, or parapets shall not be used to create separate buildings on the same property to exclude required automatic sprinkler systems.
7. Appeals Board.
The City shall establish a local appeals board and a housing appeals board. The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the governing body of the City. The board may appoint one or more hearing examiners to hear appeals brought before the board. The hearing examiners shall not be employees of the jurisdiction and shall be qualified and specifically knowledgeable in the California Building Standards Codes and applicable local ordinances. The hearing examiner or examiners shall submit a written report to the board. Such report shall contain a brief summary of the evidence considered and state the examiners findings, conclusions and recommendations.
B. Electrical Code:
Appeals Board
The City shall establish a local appeals board and a housing appeals board. The local appeals board and housing appeals board shall be the governing body of the City. The board may appoint one or more hearing examiners to hear appeals brought before the board. The hearing examiners shall not be employees of the jurisdiction and shall be qualified and specifically knowledgeable in the California Building Standards Codes and applicable local ordinances. The hearing examiner or examiners shall submit a written report to the board. Such report shall contain a brief summary of the evidence considered and state the examiners findings, conclusions and recommendations.
C. Fire Code:
1. Chapter 28 of the California fire code, known as the California code of regulations, title 24, part 9 is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section 2810 to read as follows:
Section 2810
Storage Of Combustible Idle Pallets
2810.1 General. Storage of combustible idle pallets shall be in accordance with this section.
2810.2 Storage Location. Pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed for pallet storage unless stored indoors in accordance with section 2810.3.
2810.3 Indoor Storage. Pallet storage in a building used for other storage or other purposes shall be in accordance with the provisions for high-hazard commodity high-piled combustible storage contained in chapter 32.
2810.4 Outdoor Storage. Pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with table 2810.4.1 and table 2810.4.2 and sections 2810.5 and 2810.6.
2810.5 Outdoor Pile Dimensions. Pallet stacks shall not exceed 15 feet in height nor shall cover an area greater than 500 square feet. Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 8 feet. Piles shall be a minimum of 10 feet from property lines.
2810.6 Outdoor Storage Yard. The outside storage yard shall be kept clean and well maintained.
2810.7 Fire Department Access. Fire department access roadways, meeting the requirements of the city of Reedley fire department, shall be maintained within 150 feet of all pallet storage and structures.
Table 2810.4.1
Required Clearance Between Outside
Idle Pallet Storage And Other Yard Storage
Pile Size | Minimum Distance, In Feet |
Under 50 pallets | 20 |
50 - 200 pallets | 30 |
Over 200 pallets | 50 |
Table 2810.4.2
Required Clearance Between
Outside Idle Pallet Storage And Structures
Wall Construction | Minimum Distance Of Wall From Storage, In Feet | ||
Under 50 Pallets | 50 To 200 Pallets | Over 200 Pallets | |
Masonry or concrete with no openings | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Masonry or concrete with protected openings | 10 | 20 | 30 |
Wood, metal, other | 20 | 30 | 50 |
(Ord. 2013-005, 12-10-2013)
D. Plumbing Code:
1. Permit Fees: The third sentence of section 103.3.1 of chapter 1, "Administration", of the uniform plumbing code, shall read as follows:
If the building official finds that the work described in an application for permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed therewith conform to the requirements of the code and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in the latest fee schedule adopted by the city council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein have been paid, the building official shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.
2. Subsection 103.4.1, subsection 103.4.2 and table 1-1 of the uniform plumbing code are hereby deleted.
E. Mechanical Code:
1. Section 115.1 of chapter 1, "Administration" of the uniform mechanical code shall read as follows:
Permit Fees: Mechanical permit fees may be established and modified from time to time by resolution of the city council.
2. Subsection 115.1, subsection 115.2 and table 1-1 of the uniform mechanical code are deleted. (Ord. 2003-03, 4-22-2003)
F. Housing Code: No amendments.
G. Abatement Of Dangerous Buildings Code: No amendments. (Ord. 99-12, 11-23-1999)
H. Swimming Pool Code:
1. Requirements: Every person in possession of land within the city, either as owner, purchaser under contract, lessee, tenant or licensee upon which is situated a swimming pool, shall at all times maintain on the lot or premises upon which such pool is located and completely surrounding such pool, lot or premises, a fence or other solid structure not less than six feet (6') in height with no opening therein (other than doors and gates) larger than six inches (6") square. All gates or door openings 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, the door of any dwelling occupied by human beings and forming any part of the enclosure required by this subsection need not be so equipped.
All plans submitted to the city for swimming pools to be constructed shall show compliance with the requirements of the uniform swimming pool, spa and hot tub code, and final inspection and approval of all pools constructed shall be withheld until all requirements of said code have been complied with.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to public swimming pools for which a charge or admission price is required to be paid for such use thereof nor to swimming pools which are a part of, and located on the same premises of a hotel or motel during the time the owner, operator or adult employee of such owner or operator is present at, and in active charge of, the premises upon which such pool is located. (Ord. 757, 7-9-1991)
2. Schedule Of Fees: Section 110 of part 1 of said uniform swimming pool, spa and hot tub code is hereby deleted therefrom. Fees shall be calculated using the latest adopted fee schedule for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits and plan checking services. (Ord. 99-12, 11-23-1999)
I. Sign Code: This code is hereby amended to include the provisions of the zoning regulations of the municipal code as said provisions pertain to signs in title 10, chapter 14 of the city code, as if each and every section, paragraph, subparagraph, word, phrase or clause contained therein were fully set forth herein. (Ord. 676, 1-3-1984)
J. Solar Energy Code: Section 20-6 of part 1 is hereby deleted from the uniform solar energy code. (Ord. 757, 7-9-1991)
K. Building Conservation Code: No amendments. (Ord. 97-15, 1-13-1998)
L. Administrative Code: No amendments. (Ord. 99-12, 11-23-1999)
M. Energy Code: No amendments. (Ord. 2005-07, 10-25-2005)
N. Water Conservation: This subsection is an element of the city's water conservation program ("WCP") implementing the 2030 general plan update, policy COSP3.10.10A. The following minimum standards for the installation of water conserving plumbing fixtures and fittings is intended to meet or exceed a twenty percent (20%) reduction in water consumption to ensure an adequate water supply to accommodate the projected growth and development pattern:
1. Showerhead fixtures and fittings shall be designed and installed so that they will not exceed a water supply flow rate of 1.75 gallons per minute.
2. Faucets at kitchens, lavatories, wet bars, laundry sinks, or other similar use fixtures shall be water sense labeled and installed so that they will not exceed a water supply flow rate of 1.5 gallons per minute.
3. Toilet fixtures and fittings shall have an average consumption that does not exceed 1.1 gallons of water per flush.
4. New residential dwellings that are equipped with clothes washers shall install washers that are energy star qualified.
5. The water pressure in any single-family home constructed under a building permit issued after the effective date of this subsection shall not exceed sixty (60) pounds per square inch (psi), and shall have no detectable water leaks. Multi-family and midrise projects are exempt from the water pressure testing criterion but shall have no detectable water leaks and are subject to the requirements as stated in subsections N1, N2, N3 and N4 of this section. (Ord. 2014-005, 9-23-2014; amd. Ord. 2022-006, 12-13-2022)