Brown Bag Series 2015 #6

Brown Bag Series 2015 #6 1 Richard J Halloran CA Sp

Rick Halloran Senior Building Inspector Supervisor TSD CASp #114 415 558-6110 Richard.halloran@sfgov.org Betty (Wai Ching) Lee Permit Technician Bettywaiching.lee@sfgov.org 2

Legal advice. We will discuss Federal and State statutes but: Nothing in this series should in anyway be construed as legal advice. For questions regarding legal issues always consult an attorney. Project specific advice. Approval or disapproval of any actual project Opinions about active plan reviews or permitted work. 3

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Who Makes them? What gives them the authority? Can we have a voice in this? When do they become law? Do we have to follow them? What if we don t like them? What are they? 5

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT Government code section 11340 et seq. Chapter 3.5. Administrative Regulations and Rulemaking Article 1. General... 11340-11342.4 Article 2. Definitions... 11342.510-11342.610 Article 3. Filing and Publication... 11343-11343.8 Article 4. The California Code of Regulations, the California Code of Regulations Supplement, and the California Regulatory Notice Register... 11344-11345 Article 5. Public Participation: Procedure for Adoption of Regulations... 11346-11348 Article 6. Review of Proposed Regulations... 11349-11349.6 Article 7. Review of Existing Regulations... 11349.7-11349.9 Article 8. Judicial Review... 11350-11350.3 Article 8. Exemptions Article 9. Special Procedures... 11351-11361 6

Building standards adoption consists of the following parts: Code Adoption Cycle How HCD, DSA, OSHPD, CDPH or OSFM propose changes to building standards Model Code Adoption Every three years (during its triennial cycle), the BSC reviews the newest model codes published by various independent codedeveloping bodies Regular Rulemaking How other state agencies propose changes to building standards Emergency Rulemaking How any state agency proposes emergency changes to building standards Approving, Returning, or Rejecting Proposed Standards How BSC determines whether to approve, reject, or return a proposed building standard Filing a Petition How interested persons may petition a state agency to request the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation Filing an Appeal How persons adversely affected by any regulation, rules, omission, interpretation, decision or practice of any state agency respecting the administration of any building standard may appeal the issue for resolution to the commission BSC also provides templates, checklists, and forms to assist state agencies who want to propose changes to building standards or regulations. 7

California Building Code Is Adopted and published by the California Building Standards Commission on a Triennial Cycle Year one: Model Code Is Developed and Published 2012 IBC Year two: Model Code Is Amended and adopted by State Agencies then Building Standards Commission Year Three: The code is published, local jurisdictions have 6 months to amend then it becomes law. 2012 IBC - 2013 CBC / 2013 SFBC - Effective 1/1/2014 8

The 2013 Intervening Code Cycle The Commission will receive proposed code changes from several state agencies, including (but not limited to) the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the Division of the State Architect - Access Compliance (DSA-AC), the Division of the State Architect - Structural Safety (DSA-SS), the Office of the State Fire Marshal (SFM), the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for code change consideration in the 2013 Intervening Code Cycle. Agencies can submit proposed code changes during the month of December, 2013. ( Code changes are submitted and reviewed by state agencies prior to December)The proposed code change submittals include the text of the proposed changes and justification, and are reviewed in the following phases of the adoption cycle: Pre-cycle Activities (Complete) (Agencies conduct hearings) Code Advisory Committee Review (Complete) - also see current Code Advisory Committee Members 45-Day and 15-Day Comment/Challenge Periods (Complete) Commission Review, July 22, 2014 (Complete) Commission Review, October 21, 2014 (Complete) Approved Standards (Complete) 9

July 1, 2015 Effective Date 2013 Intervening Code Cycle 2/1/14-3/1/14 CAC meetings and state agency re-submittals 7/1/14 8/31/14 CBSC Commission meeting Final documents to adoption and approval the publishers 1/1/15 Title 24 publication date -All Parts 7/1/15 Title 24 - Statewide effective date of the 2013 California Code Supplements 2-3 4-6 12/1/13-12/31/13 State agencies initial submittals of proposed code changes and CBSC review 1/14 2/14 3/14 4/14 5/14 6/14 7/14 8/14 9/14 10/14 11/14 12/14 1/15 2/15 3/15 4/15 5/15 6/15 12/1/2013 7/1/2015 4/1/14-6/1/14 7/14-9/14 9/1/14-12/30/14 PUBLIC REVIEW Filing with Publication period Regulatory notice Secretary of State CBSC and state and public and CBSC agencies comment period(s) codification proof for accuracy 1/1/2015-7/1/2015 Statutorily required 180 day period between publication date and effective date 1. Education and training 2. Local amendment adoption and filing process CAC Committees: SDLF Structural Design/ Lateral Forces PEME Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical & Energy HF Health Facilities GREEN Green Building BFO Building, Fire & Other ACCESS Accessibility * All dates are subject to change 10

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Chapter 11A is written and maintained by the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( HCD-1/AC ) The Administrative sections of the Building Code specifies HCD-1/AC s ; Application (scoping) Authority and Who is authorized to enforce the regulations. The changes to the code for the July Supplement are marked in the border; Double line for change in text < for deletion 12

FFHA + 1986 ANSI A117.1 + NEW HORIZONS = CBC Chapter 11A (more restrictive than FFHA) FHADM: http://www.huduser.org/portal/publications/destech/fairhousing.html 86 ANSI: http://webstore.ansi.org/findstandards.aspx?searchstring=ansi+a117.1-1986&searchoption=0&pagenum=0&searchtermsarray=null%7cansi+a117.1-1986%7cnull 13

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In listing the changes to the 2013 CBC, we will mark them as No change in regulatory effect R= actual change in regulation ISOR= we will offer the initial statement of reasons for some of the changes based on isors Section 1.8.2.1.2 NR-Revised reference from 11A to chapter 2 to reflect change in 2013 code for definitions. NR-Added note regarding newly constructed publically funded multi-family dwellings. 15

CHAPTER 11A Section 1102A.2 - Existing Buildings It is important to take note of what are and what are not regulatory changes. If HCD states that a change is not regulatory and only a clarification, then buildings constructed prior to this date should have complied with the regulation. If the change is regulatory only buildings constructed after July 1, 2015 will have to comply with the change. 16

CHAPTER 11A Section 1101A NR-Added language to reflect that multi-family dwellings may be subject to more than one jurisdiction and more than one set of regulations. NR-Added note that all regulations must be followed. Requires compliance with the most stringent requirement. NR-Advises reader to consult the joint HUD / USDOJ statement. 17

CHAPTER 11A - Scoping Section 1101A.1 Revised language in exception 2. to say areas rather than common use spaces Revised language in exception 4. adding new before common use areas and multi-family dwellings to clarify that the requirement does not apply to non covered buildings. (Building or covered addition must have been constructed after March 13, 1991) New note that new multi-family dwellings may also be public housing (see definition) and therefore would be subject to both 11A and 11B. NR Section 1102A.1 Item #4 ; added language with 3 or more sleeping units to scoping for congregate residences in order to clarify. Some jurisdictions were claiming it was 4 or more based on Fair Housing. Item #10; new note clarifying that new multi-family dwellings may also be public housing (see definition) and therefore would be subject to both 11A and 11B. 18

CHAPTER 11A - Scoping Section 1101A.2 Removed language regarding public housing and added above. Section 1102A.3 - visitability Added requirement #2 for multistory dwelling units with elevators : at least 1 kitchen shall be located on the primary entry level. -R Section 1102A.4 Section referring to swimming pools deleted as it was redundant. See 1141A. 1102A.5 renumber to 1102A.4 1103A.1 Removed language regarding public housing and added above. 1108A Retitle Section 110A Exterior Accessible Routes, delete Routes of Travel Note 2; Removed language regarding public housing and added above. 19

CHAPTER 11A - Parking Section 1109A.2.1 Deleted An attached replaced with a garage attached to and directly serving a single dwelling unit. in order to clarify that this exception does not apply to common use area parking. Section 1109A.8.5 The language has been altered to allow access aisles for an accessible single parking space shall be permitted to be located on either side of the vehicle and shall extend the entire length of the parking space they serve. ISOR- This change comes from the 2010 ADA guidelines, ANSI A117.1 and CBC 11B-502.3.4. The process of incorporating ADA language into 11A began in the 2012 triennial code adoption cycle. R Section 1109A.8.6 The language has been altered to replace the requirement for an eight foot access aisle with the option of either a 12 foot wide parking space with a 5 ft. access aisle or an 8 foot wide access aisle with a 9 foot space. Access aisle still must be on the passenger side but the language now states it must extend the full length of the parking space it serves. ISOR- This change comes from the 2010 ADA guidelines, ANSI A117.1 and CBC 11B- 502. R 20

CHAPTER 11A Parking Signage Section 1109A.8.6 Access aisles shall have blue border, hatched lines 36 maximum o.c. in contrasting color, preferably blue and white. No Parking signage painted in access aisles must be visible from the adjacent vehicular way. Sections 1109.A.8.8 / 1109A.8.8.1 1109A.8.8 Revised with language consistent with the 2010 ADA Guidelines and Chapter 11B for reflectorized finish, language (excepting the $250 minimum fine ), required ISA, size, mounting height and location. Section 1109A.8.8.2 The space shall either be outlined or painted blue with a 36 white ISA centered within 6 of parking space center, side parallel and bottom aligned with end of space or contain an ISA in white on a blue background located in the same way as above. HCD states that the changes to parking spaces and signage are only clarification and that there is no regulatory change. 21

CHAPTER 11A Exterior Accessible Routes Section 1110A.1-3 Replaced the title Exterior routes of travel with Exterior accessible routes as there is no definition for routes of travel and to be consistent with 11B. Moved item #1 Where more than one route into item #2 to align with Chapter 11B. Added site arrival points to the note in order to clarify that this applies to routes from the public way. HCD states that this is consistent with 11B, FHA Guidelines and ANSI A117.1. 22

CHAPTER 11A Walks and Sidewalks Section 1113A.1-6 Replaced the distinction between surfaces with less than or greater than a 6 percent gradient with language consistent with 11B. Requires surfaces to be stable firm and slip resistant. Replaced ¼ per foot with 1 in 48 to be consistent with 11B. Added language to gratings to required openings to be perpendicular to direction of travel. Requires handrails on slopes not steeper than 1:20 to comply with 1114A.6. HCD states that this is consistent with 11B, FHA Guidelines and ANSI A117.1. 23

CHAPTER 11A Ramps Handrails Section 1114A.1 Aligns the requirements for exterior ramps with those of Chapter 11B. Repeals item #4 prohibiting handrails from projecting into the ramp clear width and allows handrails to project 3 ½ maximum into the ramp clear width. -R Adds language between handrails to the 36 exception for ramps serving covered dwellings with an occupant load < 10. Clarifies language for cross slope ¼ inch per foot to 1:48. Section 1114A.4.3-7 Clarifies bottom and intermediate landing width and length, 60 intermediate and 72 for bottom landing by width of ramp. Requires strike edge clearance and maneuvering clearances at doors on ramp landings per 1126A.3. Clarifies that changes of direction require an intermediate landing with a 60 turning space. Changes in direction > 30 degrees require a length of 72 inches for intermediate landing. 24

CHAPTER 11A Exterior Ramps Handrails Section 1114A.1 Aligns the requirements for exterior ramp handrails with those of Chapter 11B. Clarifies where required, continuity and aligns handrail extensions with the requirements of 11B-505.10. Section 1114A.6.2.4-5 Changes the required distance between the handrail and adjacent wall from 1 ½ to 1 ½ minimum. R Changes the dimensions of the handrail gripping surface to match those of chapter 11B. The non-circular cross section shape was provide an equivalent gripping surface is now required to be 2 ¼ cross section and a 4 to 6 1/4 perimeter as per 11B. -R 25

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CHAPTER 11A Exterior Stairways Section 1115A.3 & 5 Adds language stable, firm and slip resistant to existing language for treads. Add language Grooves shall not be used to satisfy this requirement to the section on stripping for the visually impaired to align with 11B. Section 1115A.6.2.2 3 Aligns continuity with 11B-505.3. Aligns extension language and requirements with 11B-505.10 Section 1115A.6.2.4-5 Changes the required distance between the handrail and adjacent wall from 1 ½ to 1 ½ minimum. R Changes the dimensions of the handrail gripping surface to match those of chapter 11B. The non-circular cross section shape was provide an equivalent gripping surface is now required to be 2 ¼ cross section and a 4 to 6 1/4 perimeter as per 11B. -R 27

CHAPTER 11A Accessible routes Section 1116A.2 & 3 Corrects headroom language from 80 Nominal to Minimum. Clarifies that reference to 1126A is for Doors and not for doorways. Adds exception for door closers to 78. Section 1116A.5 Introduces a requirement for detectable warnings, curbs, railings etc. where a walk crosses a vehicular way. -R 28

Division III CHAPTER 11A Building Entrances / Interior Accessible Routes 1117A.2 Introduces new requirements specifically calling for accessible entrances from pedestrian ways that lead directly from parking structures or through elevated walkways or tunnels. These were previously unaddressed, now all such entrances shall be accessible. R 1119A Section 1119A has been re-titled to conform with 11B and other sections of 11A. The requirements for accessible routes contained in 1120A have been combined with 1119A so that all of the requirements are in one section. No regulatory change. 1120A The requirements of 1120A have been moved into 1119A to consolidate these requirements in one section. 1120A has been deleted. 29

Division III CHAPTER 11A Interior Ramps (building) 1122A The regulations for ramps inside the common use areas of a building have been modifies to conform to the 2010 ADA standards, ANSI A117.1 and Chapter 11B. Code now allows for the handrails to project into the 48 clear width (curbs, wheel guides and other projections are still prohibited from projecting into the clear width). R Ramps serving entrances to covered dwellings< 10 occupants = 36 between handrails. Deleted reference to the 60 width of ramps serving an occupant load of 300. It is redundant as it is covered by exiting requirements of Chapter 10. 300 x.2=60 Landings (and all other requirements) are the same as for exterior ramps; Top = 60 x 60 min. Intermediate = width of ramp x 60 * Bottom = width of ramp x 72 *Change of direction > 30 degrees = 60 turning space x 72 long-r 30

Division III CHAPTER 11A Interior Stairways (building) 1123A The regulations for stairs inside the common use areas of a building have been modifies to conform to the 2010 ADA standards, ANSI A117.1 and Chapter 11B. Code now allows for the handrails to project into the 48 clear width (curbs, wheel guides and other projections are still prohibited from projecting into the clear width). R Ramps serving entrances to covered dwellings< 10 occupants = 36 between handrails. Deleted reference to the 60 width of ramps serving an occupant load of 300. It is redundant as it is covered by exiting requirements of Chapter 10. 300 x.2=60 Landings (and all other requirements) are the same as for exterior ramps; Top = 60 x 60 min. Intermediate = width of ramp x 60 * Bottom = width of ramp x 72 *Change of direction > 30 degrees = 60 turning space x 72 long-r 31

Division III CHAPTER 11A Interior Stairways (building) 1123A The regulations for handrails for stairways inside the common use areas of a building have been modifies to conform to the 2010 ADA standards, ANSI A117.1 and Chapter 11B. Changes the required distance between the handrail and adjacent wall from 1 ½ to 1 ½ minimum. R Changes the dimensions of the handrail gripping surface to match those of chapter 11B. The non-circular cross section shape was provide an equivalent gripping surface is now required to be 2 ¼ cross section and a 4 to 6 1/4 perimeter as per 11B. R Handrail extensions and fitting shall be as per 11B. 32

Division III CHAPTER 11A Interior Elevators 1124A The regulations for elevators inside the common use areas of a building have been modifies to conform to the 2010 ADA standards, ANSI A117.1 and Chapter 11B. Other than exception in 1124A.3.1 (and 11B-407.4.1) the requirements for 11A elevators, call buttons, phones, jamb markings, hall lanterns etc. are the same as 11B. The elevator cab size is now dependent upon door location the same as table 11B-407.4.1 R Platform lifts remain the same. 33

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Division III CHAPTER 11A Hazards / Doors 1125A The regulations for headroom and vertical clearances have deleted the word nominal. Instead of 80 nominal it is now 80. Exception was added for door closers at 78 as per 11B. 1126A.1 -.2 The words and gates have been added to all door regulations to enforce the idea that gates must comply and to conform to 11B language. For revolving doors added shall not be part of an accessible route added to shall not be used as a required entrance for persons with disabilities in order to avoid confusion. 1126A.3 Maneuvering clearances. This section has been re written to align with chapter 11B and the 2010 ADA guidelines. Maneuvering clearances for swinging doors and gates are now identical to 11B-404.2.4.1, and doorways, sliding doors and folding doors are identical to 11B-404.2.4.2. 36

Division III CHAPTER 11A Doors 1126A.4 Rewriting of the regulations aligns the sections for door closers with 11B. Was 70 degrees to 3 in 3 sec. min. Now 90 degrees to 12 degrees in 5 sec. Spring hinges 70 degrees to 3 in 3 sec. min. -R Exterior door opening force remains at 8.5lbs. 1126A Added language that requires sliding doors in the fully open position to have operating hardware exposed and operable.-r Added exception to the required hardware height to allow a 54 height for doors in fences around pools, spas, hot tubs etc. R Added two exceptions (from 11B / 2010 ADA) to the 10 smooth surface at bottom of door. One for tempered glass doors without styles and the other is for doors and gates that do not reach to within 10 of the ground.-r 37

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Division III CHAPTER 11A Windows / Common Use Facilities / EVC 1126A.8 Requirement for windows in accessible rooms that are intended for the occupants to operate; one must be accessible. All glazed opening required by the enforcing agency to be operable shall be accessible.-r 1127A Added requirement for compartment doors to be on the farthest wall from the water closet and for a maximum style of 4 in both front and side entry doors. Same as 11B.-R 1127A.13 Reserved for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Expressed terms being reviewed at present for the 2016 California Building Code edition. 41

Division IV CHAPTER 11A Doors / Kitchens 1132A.3 Deleted statement a 34 door is acceptable because it led many to believe that a 34 door did not require 32 net clear. 1132A.5.1 Restructured requirements for maneuvering clearance at the primary entry door and required exits as well as interior doors. 1132A.5 Repealed language for smooth surface at bottom 10 of doors and replaced it with language from 11B / 2010 ADA including the three exceptions.-r 1133A.2-3 Reworded section to clarify requirements for clear space (front and parallel approaches) for both kitchen sinks and work spaces. Reworded section to clarify that removable cabinets are required at both the sink and the 30 required workspace even when not using repositionable cabinets. (see ISORS) 42

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Division IV CHAPTER 11A Bathing and Toilet Facilities 1134A.5 Using language from the Fair Housing Act Design manual, the change in this section is to clarify the requirements for location of bathtub controls and the required clear floor space. -R 1134A.7 Requires water closets to be located in a manner that allows a grab bar to be installed on at least one side.-r 1134A.8 Rewords the section so that the requirements for knee and toe space align with the ADA 2010 and chapter 11B. There were five different descriptions for knee and toe space in chapter 11A. 45

Division IV CHAPTER 11A Misc. 1138A.3.2 Corrects unintended exclusion in the 2013 edition of the exception for reach ranges over kitchen cabinets. 36 height is allowed. 1140A Rewords the section so that the requirements for accessible telephones align with the ADA 2010 and chapter 11B. Changes include new language for maneuvering clearances, mounting height, enclosures and approaches, volume control and TTY requirements, and a new requirement for a shelf for a TTY phone. R 1143A.8 Changed the requirement for the ISA color from Color no. 15090 to The color shall approximate FS 15090. This is because many peole complained it is impossible to enforce the exact color. 46

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