SEC. 206. RETROACTIVE PROVISIONS.

   The sections and subsections listed herein are retroactive and shall apply to and include existing buildings as defined in Section 401 of this Code:

   351 to 353 inclusive:

      Section 351. Report of Residential Building Record Required

      Section 352. Application for Report of Residential Building Record

      Section 353. Inspection of Residential Building and Fee Therefor

   501 to 505 inclusive:

      Section 501. Space and Occupancy Standards, General

      Section 502. Yards and Courts

      Section 503. Room Dimensions

      Section 504. Light and Ventilation

      Section 505. Sanitation

   601 to 603 inclusive:

      Section 601. Construction, Existing Apartment Houses and Hotels

      Section 602. Foundation Ventilation

      Section 603. Garages

   701 to 707 inclusive:

      Section 701. Heating and Ventilation

      Section 702. Fire Protective Devices and Facilities

      Section 703. Weather Protection

      Section 704. Roof Decks and Drying Platforms

      Section 705. Security; Purpose

      Section 706. Security; Standards

      Section 707. Garbage Receptacle Compartments

   709 to 712 inclusive:

      Section 709. Prohibited Uses

      Section 710. Paints or Volatile Liquids

      Section 711. Machine Shop, etc.

      Section 712. Identification of Utility Shutoff Devices

   801 to 803 inclusive:

      Section 801. Exits, Stairs and Occupant Load

      Section 802. Stairways and Exit Corridors

      Section 803. Basement Stairways

   805 to 808 inclusive:

      Section 805. Stairway to Roof

      Section 806. Stairway Enclosures

      Section 807. Smoke Barriers

      Section 808. Elevator Enclosures

   901 to 912 inclusive:

      Section 901. Fire Alarms

      Section 902. Fire Alarm Systems

      Section 903. Wet Standpipes

      Section 904. Automatic Sprinkler System

      Section 905. Portable Fire Extinguishers

      Section 906. Automatic Sprinklers

      Section 907. Location of Equipment

      Section 908. Maintenance and Repair

      Section 909. Smoke Detection and Alarm Systems

      Section 910. Heat Detectors

      Section 911. Single-Station Smoke Detector with Alarm Required

      Section 912. Self-Closing Doors

   1001: Section 1001. Substandard Buildings, Definitions

   1002: Section 1002(f)

   1002: Section 1002. Apartment House/Hotel License

   1103: Section 1103. Records

   1201 to 1212 inclusive:

      Section 1201. Residential Energy Conservation, Title

      Section 1202. Findings

      Section 1203. Intent

      Section 1204. Definitions

      Section 1205. Energy Inspections

      Section 1206. Qualified Energy Inspectors

      Section 1207. Proof of Compliance with Minimum Energy Conservation Measures

      Section 1208. Exemptions and Postponement

      Section 1209. Limitation of Expenditure

      Section 1210. Energy Conservation Requirements Upon Major Improvement, etc.

      Section 1211. Energy Inspection Requirement at Transfer of Title

      Section 1212. Required Energy Conservation Measures

   1214 to 1219 inclusive:

      Section 1214. Amortization in Rental Property

      Section 1215. Civil Remedies

      Section 1216. Fees

      Section 1217. Rules

      Section 1218. Interim Rules

      Section 1219. Ordinance Review

   12A01 to 12A13 inclusive:

      Section 12A01. Title

      Section 12A02. Findings

      Section 12A03. Intent

      Section 12A04. Definitions

      Section 12A05. Water Conservation Inspections

      Section 12A06. Proof of Compliance with Minimum Water Conservation Measures

      Section 12A07. Postponement of Requirements

      Section 12A08. Water Conservation Inspection Requirements Upon Major Improvements, etc.

      Section 12A09. Water Conservation Inspection Requirements at Transfer of Title

      Section 12A10. Required Water Conservation Measures

      Section 12A11. Appeal from Results of a Water Conservation Inspection

      Section 12A12. Civil Remedies

      Section 12A13. Severability

   1301 to 1311 inclusive:

      Section 1301. Painting

      Section 1302. Courts and Shafts

      Section 1303. Wallpaper

      Section 1304. Garbage Receptacles

      Section 1305. Garbage Receptacle Compartment

      Section 1306. Sanitation

      Section 1307. Deposit of Rubbish, etc.

      Section 1308. Bedding

      Section 1309. Towels

      Section 1310. Dangerous Articles

      Section 1311. Caretaker

   Exceptions to the provisions of Sections 904(a)(2) and 911 of this Code may be made with respect to any Qualified Historical Building or Structure (as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Section 218). For such buildings and structures, the Director and the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety may provide for a suitable system of fire prevention and life safety as an alternative to the provisions of Sections 904(a)(2) and 911.

   For purposes of Sections 904(a)(2), 911 and 912, an "existing hotel" shall be deemed to be any hotel as to which a building permit application for construction of the hotel was approved as of the date of the adoption of the ordinance which adds Sections 904(a)(2) and 912 to this Code. All such existing hotels shall be conformed to the requirements of Sections 904(a)(2), 911 and 912 within three years from the date of the adoption of the ordinance which adds Sections 904(a)(2), 911 and 912 to this Code. As to such existing hotels only, the period for compliance with the requirements of Sections 904(a)(2), 911 and 912 may be extended upon showing of good cause for such extension if a systematic and progressive plan of compliance is submitted to the Director and to the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Public Safety. Such extension shall not exceed two years from the date of approval of such plan, and any plan of compliance submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted and approved within three years from the date of the adoption of the ordinance which adds Sections 904(a)(2) and 912 to this Code.

(Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 381-90, App. 10/24/90; Ord. 160-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord. 350-95, App. 11/3/95; Ord. 256-07, App. 11/6/2007; Ord. 76-09, App. 5/14/2009, Eff. 7/1/2009; Ord. 29-13, App. 2/26/2013, Eff. 3/26/2013)