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Pursuant to Section 50022.1, et seq., of the Government Code and Section 15 of the Charter of the City of Redwood City, the following codes, standards and regulations are hereby adopted and shall be in effect within the City to the same extent as if set out in full herein, except as expressly amended by the provisions of this Article:

The Uniform Building Code, Volumes 1, 2, and 3,1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials. Appendix to Chapter 3, Division II; Chapter 4, Division I, Chapter 15, Chapter 18, Chapter 31, Divisions II and Ill, Chapter 33, and Chapter 34, Division III, are specifically adopted and shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of this Code. The remainder of the Appendix is not adopted and shall not be a part of this Code.

The Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is hereby adopted and shall be in effect within the City of Redwood City to the same extent as if set out in full herein except as expressly amended by the provisions of this Article.

The Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is hereby adopted and shall be in effect within the City of Redwood City to the same extent as if set out in full herein except as expressly amended by the provisions of this article. Appendices A, B, D, H, I, J, K, and L thereto are specifically adopted and shall be enforceable to the same extent as if contained in the body of said code.

The National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, and the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, are hereby adopted and shall be in effect within the City of Redwood City to the same extent as if set out in full herein except as expressly amended by the provisions of this Article. (Superceded by the State of California adoption of the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition as of August 1, 2005)

The Uniform Building Security Code, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.

The Uniform Code for Building Conservation, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials.

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Uniform Building Code, 1997 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the Building Code, the Uniform Building Security Code and/or the Uniform Code for Building Conservation and the provisions of this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply. (Ord. No. 2241, § 2, 12-5-2002)

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2000 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the Mechanical Code, and the provisions of this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply. (Ord. No. 2241, § 4, 12-5-2002)

In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2000 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the Plumbing Code, and the provisions of this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply. (Ord. No. 2241, § 5, 12-5-2002)

In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the provisions of the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the Electrical Code, or the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 Edition, hereinafter referred to as the Administrative Provisions, and the provisions of this Chapter, the requirement which prescribes and establishes the higher standard of safety shall apply unless otherwise stated in this Article. (Ord. No. 2241, § 6, 12-5-2002)




 

 

 

 

 

 

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