Reso 2002-125 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

EXHIBIT E TO RESOLUTION NO. 2002 - 125 FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION THAT CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2000 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE AND THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION, PERTAINING TO THE DELETION OF ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE AND POLY -VINYL CHLORIDE FROM USE FOR DRAIN WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS, ARE REASONABLY NECESSARY BECAUSE OF LOCAL CONDITIONS 1. In connection with the adoption by reference of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition as amended by the State of California in that document entitled "The California Building Standards Code," it is hereby expressly found and determined that the following change to the California Building Standards Code is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions: All reference to acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) and poly -vinyl chloride (PVC) piping, fittings and valves for use in drain, waste and vent (DWV) systems, is hereby deleted from the UPC. The use of ABS and PVC for drain, waste and vent systems is expressly disallowed in the City of San Leandro. 2. The aforesaid local amendment is reasonably necessary in order to lessen the threat to life, safety and property represented by certain local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions existing in the City of San Leandro. 3. The aforesaid local amendment is enacted pursuant to the authority of Section 17958.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, for the purpose of addressing the aforesaid conditions which are more specifically described as follows: (a) The City of San Leandro lies in the near vicinity of the Hayward Fault and in fact, a substantial portion of the residential area of the City lies within the Alquist-Priolo Act Special Studies Zone, requiring special geologic studies prior to development. This increases the likelihood of seismic disturbances of substantial magnitude occurring and causing consequent damage. Such damage is often accompanied by structural fire. Because plastic pipe is combustible, emits toxic gases and acids and generates large amounts of smoke, its presence would increase the threat to life and property in the event of a seismic disturbance. (b) The travel time to a fire or other emergency within San Leandro may be impeded by the following conditions: