Davis Municipal Code

Chapter 8 Buildings

Chapter 8 of the Davis Municipal Code.

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8.01.0 IN GENERAL

  • 8.01.010 Adoption by reference of the California Building Standards Code.
  • 8.01.015 Definition of Terms.
  • 8.01.020 Limitation on Liability of the City.
  • 8.01.030 Amendments, deletions and additions to the Uniform Building Code.
  • 8.01.040 Amendments, deletions and additions to the National Electric Code.
  • 8.01.050 Amendments, deletions and additions to the Uniform Fire Code.
  • 8.01.060 Amendments, deletions and additions to the Uniform Mechanical Code.
  • 8.01.070 Amendments, deletions and additions to the Uniform Plumbing Code.
  • 8.01.080 Amendments, deletions and additions to the Uniform Administrative Code.
  • 8.01.090 Effective date.
  • 8.01.100 Finding and declaration.
  • 8.01.110 Compliance with chapter.
  • 8.01.120 Violations and penalties.
  • 8.01.130 Severability of chapter.

8.02.0 ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR ALTERATIONS AND REMODELS TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES THAT INCREASE THE GLAZING AND NOT THE CONDITIONED FLOOR AREA

  • 8.02.010 Findings.
  • 8.02.020 Definitions.
  • 8.02.030 Mandatory features.
  • 8.02.040 Insulation standards.
  • 8.02.050 Minimum performance standards—Adoption.
  • 8.02.060 Methods of compliance to be established by resolution.
  • 8.02.070 Administration and enforcement

8.03.0 FLOOD PREVENTION STANDARDS: AUTHORIZATION, PURPOSE AND METHODS

  • 8.03.010 Statutory authorization.
  • 8.03.020 Findings of fact.
  • 8.03.030 Purpose.
  • 8.03.040 Methods of reducing flood losses.

8.04.0 FLOOD PREVENTION DEFINITIONS

  • 8.04.010 Interpretation of language.
  • 8.04.020 Appeal.
  • 8.04.030 Area of shallow flooding.
  • 8.04.040 Area of special flood hazard.
  • 8.04.050 Base flood.
  • 8.04.060 Basement.
  • 8.04.070 Development.
  • 8.04.080 Flood or flooding.
  • 8.04.090 Flood Boundary and Floodway Map.
  • 8.04.100 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).
  • 8.04.110 Flood Insurance Study.
  • 8.04.120 Floodplain or flood-prone area.
  • 8.04.130 Floodplain management.
  • 8.04.140 Floodplain management regulations.
  • 8.04.150 Floodproofing.
  • 8.04.160 Floodway.
  • 8.04.170 Highest adjacent grade.
  • 8.04.180 Lowest floors.
  • 8.04.190 Manufactured home.
  • 8.04.200 Manufactured home park or subdivision.
  • 8.04.210 Mean sea level.
  • 8.04.220 New construction.
  • 8.04.230 One-hundred-year flood or 100-year flood.
  • 8.04.240 Person.
  • 8.04.250 Remedy a violation.
  • 8.04.260 Riverine.
  • 8.04.270 Special flood hazard area (SFHA).
  • 8.04.280 Start of construction.
  • 8.04.290 Structure.
  • 8.04.300 Substantial improvement.
  • 8.04.310 Variance.
  • 8.04.320 Violation.

8.05.0 FLOOD PREVENTION GENERAL PROVISIONS

  • 8.05.010 Lands to which this article applies.
  • 8.05.020 Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard.
  • 8.05.030 Compliance.
  • 8.05.040 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
  • 8.05.050 Interpretation.
  • 8.05.060 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
  • 8.05.070 Severability.

8.06.0 FLOOD PREVENTION ADMINISTRATION

  • 8.06.010 Establishment of development permit.
  • 8.06.020 Designation of the floodplain administrator.
  • 8.06.030 Duties and responsibilities of the floodplain administrator.

8.07.0 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION

  • 8.07.010 Standards of construction.
  • 8.07.020 Standards for utilities.
  • 8.07.030 Standards for subdivisions.
  • 8.07.040 Standards for manufactured homes.
  • 8.07.050 Floodways.

8.08.0 FLOOD PREVENTION STANDARDS VARIANCE PROCEDURE

  • 8.08.010 Appeal board.
  • 8.08.020 Conditions for variances.

8.09.0 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE

  • 8.09.010 Adoption by reference of Uniform Housing Code 1988 Edition.
  • 8.09.020 Amendments, deletions and additions.

8.10.0 RESALE OF PROPERTY

  • 8.10.010 Definitions.
  • 8.10.020 Delegation of authority.
  • 8.10.030 Prohibition on sale or exchange.
  • 8.10.040 Statement required.
  • 8.10.050 Application fee.
  • 8.10.060 Inspection.
  • 8.10.070 Issuance of report.
  • 8.10.080 Contents of certificate of occupancy.
  • 8.10.090 Contents of report.
  • 8.10.100 Report disclosure.
  • 8.10.110 Correction of deficiencies.
  • 8.10.120 Validity of report.
  • 8.10.130 Exemption from provision of resale inspection ordinance.

8.11.0 INSPECTION; ENFORCEMENT; APPEALS; VIOLATIONS*

  • 8.11.010 Availability for inspection.
  • 8.11.020 Salespeople, brokers, title insurance companies.
  • 8.11.030 Violations.

8.12.0 RETROFITTING

  • 8.12.010 Deadbolts.
  • 8.12.020 Smoke detectors.
  • 8.12.030 Insulation.
  • 8.12.040 Inspection; enforcement; appeals, violation.

8.13.0 DEAD BOLT LOCKS

  • 8.13.010 Definitions.
  • 8.13.020 Scope—New construction.
  • 8.13.030 Same—Rental units; exceptions.
  • 8.13.040 Specifications and requirements.
  • 8.13.050 Responsibility for compliance.
  • 8.13.060 Enforcement.
  • 8.13.070 Appeals.
  • 8.13.080 Alternatives.
  • 8.13.090 Violations.

8.14.0 MINIMUM SECURITY BUILDING STANDARDS

  • 8.14.010 Short title
  • 8.14.020 Definitions
  • 8.14.030 Purpose
  • 8.14.040 Scope
  • 8.14.050 Dwelling provisions
  • 8.14.060 Multiple-family dwelling provisions
  • 8.14.070 Nonresidential building provisions
  • 8.14.080 Responsibility for security in non-residential buildings
  • 8.14.090 Keying requirements
  • 8.14.100 Sliding and overhead doors
  • 8.14.110 Windows
  • 8.14.120 Exterior security numbering and lighting
  • 8.14.130 Security measures
  • 8.14.140 Alarm systems
  • 8.14.150 Additional security measures may be required
  • 8.14.160 Alternate materials and methods of construction
  • 8.14.170 Tests
  • 8.14.180 Certificate of occupancy
  • 8.14.190 Appeals
  • 8.14.200 Interpretations
  • 8.14.210 Violations declared unlawful and public nuisance
  • 8.14.220 Enforcement

8.15.0 FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS—INSTALLATION IN EXISTING DWELLING UNITS

  • 8.15.010 Definitions.
  • 8.15.020 Findings.
  • 8.15.030 Installation of fire detection systems.
  • 8.15.040 Time of compliance.
  • 8.15.050 Exemptions.
  • 8.15.060 Violations.

8.16.0 UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS

  • 8.16.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings 1988 Edition.

8.17.0 OUTDOOR LIGHTING CONTROL

  • 8.17.010 Findings.
  • 8.17.020 Definitions.
  • 8.17.030 General requirements.
  • 8.17.040 Exemptions.
  • 8.17.050 Approved materials and methods of installation.
  • 8.17.060 Administrative exemption.
  • 8.17.070 Temporary exemption.
  • 8.17.080 Appeals.
  • 8.17.090 Enforcement.
  • 8.17.100 Violations and penalties.
  • 8.17.110 Cumulative remedies.

8.18.0 PROHIBITING DISKING, TILLING OR GRADING

  • 8.18.010 Prohibition
  • 8.18.020 Exemptions; Requirements for Exemption
  • 8.18.030 Grading Permits
  • 8.18.040 Liability
  • 8.18.050 Violations; Remedies.
  • 8.18.060 Definitions

8.19.0 DEMOLITION

  • 8.19.010 Definitions
  • 8.19.020 Demolitions in General
  • 8.19.030 Demolitions within the Adopted Conservation Overlay District (Article 40.13A) or Historic District
  • 8.19.040 Demolitions of Structures Built in or Prior to 1945
  • 8.19.050 Unsafe or Dangerous Conditions
  • 8.19.060 Exemptions
  • 8.19.070 Appeals

8.20.0 GREEN BUILDINGS

  • 8.20.010 Purpose
  • 8.20.020 Definitions
  • 8.20.030 General Provisions - Applicability
  • 8.20.040 Standard for Compliance
  • 8.20.050 Compliance Threshold and Standards for Green Buildings
  • 8.20.060 Building Permit Documentation
  • 8.20.070 Compliance
  • 8.20.080 Infeasibility Exemption
  • 8.20.090 Appeal
  • 8.20.100 Enforcement
  • 8.20.110 Periodic Review
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