§ 15.04.210. California Residential Code (CRC).

The following sections of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

Section 1.1.5 "Referenced Standards" is amended to include reference to the Uniform Plumbing Code with California Amendments, Uniform Mechanical Code with California Amendments and the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 with California Amendments as recognized Standards for residential construction of one and two-family dwellings.

Section R105.2. "Work Exempt from Permit", "Building", item 1 is amended to read as follows:

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One-story detached residential accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses or similar uses as determined by the authority having jurisdiction, provided the square footage does not exceed 120 square feet with no utilities [water, sewer or electrical] attached or established in the structure and the structure is a single story structure less than 16 feet in height built entirely above grade and is not located in a maintenance easement, on a public utilities easement, or in front and side street setbacks as required by the Zoning Code of the City of Lincoln. The structure shall not exceed the height requirements set forth in the City of Lincoln Zoning Code. The eave overhangs shall not extend more than 24 inches (610 mm) beyond the exterior wall of the structure. The location on the property for the purposes of fire protection shall be in compliance with the currently adopted Residential Building Code and/or the California Building Code. All construction shall be in compliance with acceptable standards for construction as outlined in the currently adopted uniform and international Codes with California Amendments. All construction shall be in compliance with currently adopted zoning and municipal code regulations related to accessory structures such as sheds including; but not limited to setbacks and building height requirements.

Section R105.2 "Work Exempt from Permit", "Building", item 4 is hereby deleted.

Section R105.2 "Work Exempt from Permit", "Building", Item 5 is amended to read as follows:

Sidewalks and driveways provided they are not part of the public way and considered an accessible path of travel required by this Code.

Section R105.2 "Work Exempt from Permit", "Building", Item 7 is amended to read as follows:

Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18925L) and are installed entirely above grade are exempt from building permit provided they have fencing installed in accordance with the City of Lincoln pool fencing regulations adopted by the City of Lincoln, Municipal Code, Chapter 15.20.

Section R105.5 "Expiration", is amended to read as follows:

Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire and become null and void after one year from the date of issuance of said permit.

Any permit holder holding an unexpired permit for which work has commenced may apply for an extension provided no changes have been made to the original plans. The fee will not be charged for a one-time extension provided the permit is not expired subsequent extensions shall be charged based on the valuation for the work that is left to perform under the original permit issued. No permit shall be extended without first being approved by the Building Official or his or her designee.

If a permit expires without commencement of work, a new permit shall be obtained before work can commence. This shall constitute a new application, complete plans, and full payment of all permit fees.

For the purpose of this section, commencement of work shall be defined as; the inspection and successful completion of the entire foundation system for the permitted structure, including the placing of the concrete. If the permit is for something other than a structure, the Building Official will determine if the amount of work completed shows a good faith effort was made to complete work authorized by the permit.

Section R313.1.1 is revised to read as follows:

Automatic fire sprinkler systems required to be installed in townhouses pursuant to the California Residential Code shall be permitted to be designed and installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or the California Residential Code, Section R313.3. Each fire sprinkler riser required to be installed shall have installed a water flow switch and a 120 volt horn strobe at the exterior. The exterior flow alarm horn strobe shall be located on the exterior of the building at or near the front or side corner facing the fronting street. The horn strobe shall be loud enough to notify the occupants that water is flowing. The fire riser shall be installed pursuant to the City of Lincoln Public Facilities Improvement Standards and as specified herein. In the event of any conflict between this Code and any law, rule or regulation of the State of California or any other jurisdiction, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern as determined by the fire code official or building official.

Section R313.2.1 is revised to read as follows:

Automatic fire sprinkler systems required to be installed in one-and two-family dwellings pursuant to the California Residential Code shall be permitted to be designed and installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D or the California Residential Code, Section R313.3. Each fire sprinkler riser required to be installed shall have installed a water flow switch and a 120 volt horn strobe at the exterior. The exterior flow alarm horn strobe shall be located on the exterior of the building at or near the front or side corner facing the fronting street. The horn strobe shall be loud enough to notify the occupants that water is flowing. The fire riser shall be installed pursuant to the City of Lincoln Public Works Standards and as specified herein. In the event of any conflict between this Code and any law, rule or regulation of the State of California or any other jurisdiction, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern as determined by the fire code official or building official.

(Ord. No. 926B , § 6, 11-15-2016)