Orange County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
• Agency Response
Response to:
Wood Roofs Are Dangerous 02/10/03, 90K
City of Rancho Santa Margarita October 23, 2003 Mayor Gary Thompson Mayor Pro Tempore Neil C. Blais The Honorable*
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building Agree. However, not every community in Orange County has codes involving roofs for identical environmental identical environmental conditions. conditions within Orange County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Each responding jurisdictional agency should Agree. consider amending the Building Code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering During the next code adoption cycle, we will (Class A) for new construction of all residential consider amending the Building Code to require a more restrictive roof-covering structures (Group R) in all fire zones. requirement to enhance fire safety.
F2
The testing and qualification standards of Generally, agree. wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County. Generally, agree.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should Agree. consider amending the Building Code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering During the next code adoption cycle, we will consider amending the Building Code to add (Class A) for all new construction of all a more restrictive roof-covering requirement, residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones, when more than 50 percent of the roof is when more than 50 percent of the roof is replaced within one year. replaced within one year.
F3
The cities' and county's roofing codes do not adequately take into account the climate, particularly the Santa Ana winds, and topographical conditions unique to Orange County.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Fire conflagrations stress finite fire fighting Agree. resources especially during the period of Santa Ana winds. RESPONSES TO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS In accordance with California Penal Code §933 and §933.05, each Grand Jury recommendation requires a response from the government entity to which it is addressed. 2002-2003 Grand Jury Recommendations City of Rancho Santa Margarita Response/Implementation Status
No recommendations for this finding
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