Item 23 Staff Report Adoption of 1982 Construction ZonesCOUNCIL ITEM
Date: 3/19/84
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
Council Agenda Report
DATE: March 14, 1984
Item No.
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: TOWN MANAGERit
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF 1982 CONSTRUCTION CODES
RECOMMENDATION:
That Council adopt the attached resolution concerning changes in the Uniform
Construction Codes and introduce the ordinance attached.
DISCUSSION:
State Law mandates adoption of the latest edition of the referenced codes within the
year after adoption by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The
1982 Codes (1981 Electrical) are the latest editions. The referenced codes are pub-
lished every three (3) years and have been adopted by the Department of Housing and
Community Development.
Currently the Town is using 1979 editions (1981 Electrical), and this ordinance
updates Town Code by adopting the latest editions. Amendments to the text of the
codes are minimal, relating to local conditions, and are identical to amendments
made to the 1979 codes. Amendments to the Plumbing Code are made to be consistent
with State law relating to the use of plastic piping in buildings: Any expansion
on the use of plastic piping beyond text of 1979 Code is prohibited; therefore,
Sections401, 503 and 1004(a) have been amended to comply.
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PREPARED BY: ARCHIE WATSON, Building Official
Reviewed by: Attorney Clerk Treasurer
TOWN COUNCIL ACTION DIRECTED TO:
ACTION OF COUNCIL:
COMMENTS:
ADOPTION OF 1982 CONSTRUCTION CODES -- 2 March 14, 1982
It has been determined that the adoption of the referenced codes is categorically
exempt, pursuant to Section 15309 of the State Environmental Guidelines as adopted
by the Town.
By law, adopting any amendments to the Uniform Codes requires resolution of find-
ings, showing what local conditions justify the amendment. If the Council does
agree with the facts stated in the resolutions, it should adopt them before
introducing the ordinance. Copy of said findings is required to be filed with
the Department of Housing and Community Development.
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