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CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Ordinance No. 1679-8 Entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting The 'Uniform Plumbing Code', 1997
Edition, Providing For The Establishing Of Minimum Regulations For The Installation,
Alteration Or Repair Of Plumbing And Drainage Systems And The Inspection Thereof;
Providing Penalties For The Violations Thereof, And Repealing Sections 15.12.010 Through
15.12.200 Inclusive Of The Code Of The City Of Lodi, And All Other Ordinances And Parts Of
Ordinances In Conflict Therewith"
MEETING DATE: September 1, 1999
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Following reading by title, it would be appropriate for the City Council to adopt
Ordinance No. 1679-B.
13ACKGROUND INFORMATION: Ordinance No. 1679-B entitled, "An Ordinance Adopting The 'Uniform
Plumbing Code', 1997 Edition, Providing For The Establishing Of Minimum
Regulations For The Installation, Alteration Or Repair Of Plumbing And
Drainage Systems And The Inspection Thereof, Providing Penalties For The
Violations Thereof; And Repealing Sections 15.12.010 Through 15.12.200 Inclusive Of The Code Of The City Of Lodi,
And All Other Ordinances And Parts Of Ordinances In Conflict Therewith" was introduced at the regular City Council
meeting of August 18, 1999.
Pursuant to State statute, ordinances may be adopted five days after their introductions following reading by title.
This Ordinance has been approved as to form by the City Attorney.
FUNDING: None required.
Attachment
Alice M. Reimcpft
City Clerk
APPROVED:
H. D' on FI nn — City Manager
ORDINANCE NO. 1679-B
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE "UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE," 1997
EDITION, PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHING OF MINIMUM
REGULATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF
PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS AND THE INSPECTION THEREOF;
PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATIONS THEREOF; AND
REPEALING SECTIONS 15.12.010 THROUGH 15.12.200 INCLUSIVE OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF LODI, AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi did on the 4th day of August, 1999,
schedule a public hearing on the above -entitled ordinance for August 18, 1999, at the hour of
7:00 o'clock p.m. of said day in the Carnegie Foram, 305 West Pine Street, Lodi, California, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 50022.1 et sec{. of the Government Code; and
WHEREAS, notice of the hearing was, published twice in a newspaper of general
circulation in accordance with the provisions of Section 50022.3 of the Government Code as
appears by the Affidavit of Publication on file therein; and
WHEREAS, at the time set for hearing no protests were received by the City Council.
NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Lodi does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Sections 15.12.010, through, 15.12.200 inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi
are hereby repealed and the same are superseded and replaced by new Sections 15.12.010,
15.12.020, 15.12.030, 15.12.040, and 15.12.050, to read as hereinafter set forth.
Section 2. There is hereby adopted a new Section 15.12.010 of the Code of the City of Lodi
to read in full as follows:
Sec. 15.12.010. Adoption.
The provisions set forth in the "Uniform Plumbing Code," 1997 Edition, together with
appendixes thereto, are hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of Lodi. The
Plumbing Code of the City of Lodi shall apply to all matters pertaining to plumbing,
drainage systems and gas fittings in the City of Lodi.
Section 3. There is hereby adopted a new Section 15.12.020 of the Code of the City of Lodi
to read in full as follows:
Sec. 15.12.020 Department Having Jurisdiction.
The Building Division of the Community Development Department and the Chief Building
Inspector or his authorized representative shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance
and shall have all of the duties and rights of the Administrative Authority as provided in
the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997 Edition.
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Section 4. There is hereby adopted a new Section 15.12.030 of the Code of the City of Lodi
to read as follows:
Section 15.12.030 Plumbing Permit Fees.
A fee for each plumbing permit required by this Code shall be paid to the City of Lodi as
set forth in Table 1-1, as modified herein. Fees shall be paid prior to permit issuance.
TABLE NO. 1-1
For issuing each permit .................................................. $ 20.00
In addition:
1. For each plumbing fixture or trap or set
of fixtures on one trap (including water,
drainage piping and backflow protection
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therefore)....................................................
$
3.00
2. For each building sewer and each trailer
park sewer .................................................
$
7.50
3. Solar Heaters .............................................
$
13.00
4. Rainwater systems - per drain ....................
$
2.50
5. For each fire hydrant (first one) ..................
$
170.00
(each additional) .........................................
$
45.00
6. For each private sewage disposal system..
$
18.00
7. For each water heater and/or vent ..............
$
4.00
8. For each gas piping system of one (1) to
five (5) outlets ............................................ $ 4.00
9. For each gas piping system of six (6) or
more, per outlet .......................................... $ 1.00
10. For each industrial waste pre-treatment
interceptor, including its trap and vent,
excepting kitchen -type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps .......................... $ 20.00
11. For installation, alteration or repair of water
piping and/or water treating equipment ...... $ 4.00
12. For repair or alteration of drainage or vent
piping......................................................... $ 4.00
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13. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one
meter including backflow protection
devices therefore ........................................ $ 4.00
14. For vacuum breakers or backflow protective
devices on tanks, vats, etc. or floor installation
on plumbing fixtures including necessary water
piping:
One (1) to five (5) ....................................... $ 4.00
Over five (5), each ...................................... $ 1.00
15. Gasoline Storage Tanks ............................. $ 20.00
16. For new single or multi -family building, the
following flat rate shall apply ....................... $ .035 per SF
17. Fire sprinkler systems shall be based on value
charged according to the fee schedule of
Section 15.04.050 of the Code of the City of
Lodi (Uniform Building Code, 1994 Edition)
18. Gas piping pressure test (P.G. & E.) .......... $ 10.00
19. Swimming Pools ......................................... $ 15.00
OTHER INSPECTION FEES AND REFUNDS:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours
(Minimum charge - 3 hours) ........................ $ 45.00 per Hr.
2. Reinspection fee .......................................... $ 35.00 each
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically
indicated...................................................... $ 34.00 per Hr.
4. Additional plan review required by changes,
additions or revisions to approved plans
(Minimum charge - one-half hour) ................ $ 34.00 per Hr.
5. Refunds on all permits shall be subject to
a $35.00 administrative processing fee.
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Section 5. There is hereby adopted a new Section 15.12.040 of the Code of the City of Lodi
to read as follows:
Section 15.12.040 Permit Qualification.
A. Plumbing Permits shall not be issued to any person except State of
California licensed contractors.
B. Exceptions:
1. A permit may be issued to the owner of a single or multiple family
dwelling, provided, that the owner shall personally perform all labor in
connection therewith.
2. A permit may be issued to the owner of any building, provided, that the
total cost of labor and materials do not exceed $1,000.00 and the owner
shall personally perform all labor in connection -therewith.
Section 6. There is hereby adopted a new Section 15.12.050 of the Code of the City of Lodi
to read in full as follows:
Section 15.12.050 Violation -Misdemeanor.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge,
alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain
any plumbing or permit the same to be done in violation of this Code.
B. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of this Code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be
punishable by a fine and/or imprisonment set forth by the governing laws of the
jurisdiction. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation
of this Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate
offense.
Section 7 - No Mandatory Duty of Care. This ordinance is not intended to and shall not be
construed or given effect in a manner which imposes upon the City, or any officer or employee
thereof, a mandatory duty of care towards persons or property within the City or outside of the
City so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages, except as otherwise imposed by law.
Section 8 - Severability. If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any
person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application. To this end, the provisions of this ordinance are severable. The City Council
hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any
particular portion thereof.
Section 9. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed insofar as
such conflict may exist.
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Section 10. This ordinance shall be published one time in the "Lodi News Sentinel," a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Lodi, and shall be in force
and take effect thirty days after its passage.
Approved is 1S1 day of September, 1999
O
KEITH LAND
Mayor
Attest:
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ALICEE M..R REI CHE
City Clerk
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State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Alice M. Reimche, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1679-8
was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lodi held August 18, 1999
and was thereafter passed, adopted and ordered to print at a regular meeting of said Council
held September 1, 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Mann, Nakanishi, Pennino and Land
(Mayor)
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
I further certify that Ordinance No. 1679-B was approved and signed by the Mayor on the date
of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.
Approv d as to Form
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RANDALL A. HAYS
City Attorney
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ALICE M. REI CHE
City Clerk
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