Score: +8
(13/4/5)
Orange County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
Wood Roofs Are Dangerous
Published: November 20, 2002
11 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for new construction of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones. (Findings 1 through 4)
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for re-roofing of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones, when more than 50 percent of the roof is replaced within one year. (Findings 1 through 4) A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the cities of: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, Laguna Hills, Newport Beach, Rancho Santa Margarita, Santa Ana, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster. A response to Recommendation 2 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the cities of: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster. California State Fire Marshal, California Incident Reporting System: http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/pdf/cfirs/residentialstruc.pdf 2 CHEMCO Inc., The Finest Exterior Fire Retardant treatment For Wood Roofs, http://www.chemco.org/subpages/qa.html#how-long. Wesco Cedar, Inc, FTX Fire Retardant Shakes and Shingles are Legal and Safe in California, Approval & Specifications, http://www.wescocedar.com/approvalspecs.html 4 2001 California Building Code, Chapter 15, Section 1501. 10 5 Firehouse, Fire Politics, November 1994. California State Fire Marshal, Fire Hazard Zoning and Mitigation Code Adoption: http://osfm.fire.ca.gov/pdf/LocalAdoption.pdf 7 Committee for Firesafe Dwellings, Concrete Roof Tiles, Report BRC.01, . Office of Public Insurance Counsel, Homeowners Insurance Underwriting Guidelines, Changes in the Market, http://www.opic.state.tx.us/homeguide.html. USAA Educational Foundation, Good Information for Good Decisions, Insurance, How to Reduce Your Premiums, http://www.usaaedfoundation.org/insurance/home/hi04/hi04.htm. 10Sacramento Business Journal, July 8, 2002, http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2002/07/08/story7.html. 11Dulley, James, New residential metal roofs are attractive, long lasting and efficient, The Press-Enterprise, Riverside, CA, update bulletin 782 (http://www.dulley.com). 11
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. 9
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Fire conflagrations stress finite fire fighting resources especially during the period of Santa Ana winds. A response to Findings 1 through 4 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the Cities of: Aliso Viejo, Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Dana Point, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, Irvine, La Habra, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Placentia, Rancho Santa Margarita, Santa Ana, Seal Beach, Stanton, Tustin, Westminster.
No recommendations for this finding
Agency Responses 28
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Aliso Viejo 05/09/03, 204K
May 09, 2003
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Anaheim 05/15/03, 62K
May 15, 2003
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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. 9
Response: Agree
Score: +1
and Recommendation No. 4 is as follows:
Finding No. 3
"Crime rates in some Orange County cities show increases since the inception of Proposition 36 that may be attributable to Proposition 36, or to other factors such as economy downturns, and drug driven property crimes." The City of Anaheim agrees with Finding No. 3, and believes that the recent rise in crime rates is well documented.
Recommendation No. 4
"Examine county and city arrests and incarceration records and statistical data of persons enrolled in Proposition 36 Court to determine the program's effectiveness relative to reducing...
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Anaheim 05/20/03, 162K
May 20, 2003
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Brea 04/03/03, 89K
April 03, 2003
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Buena Park 04/22/03, 192K
April 22, 2003
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Costa Mesa 05/07/03, 198K
May 07, 2003
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Cypress 04/28/03, 237K
April 28, 2003
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
In our view, environmental conditions are not identical throughout the entire There are several topographic and geographic conditions that county. increase fire hazards in specific areas, as well as different fire response times due to fire station locations and neighborhood density. The lack of uniformity in the codes is due to these varying geographic conditions within the regional environment. All cities are required to adopt the minimum code provisions of the California Building Code and Title 24. The reason for the perceived lack of uniformity is that many jurisdictions, including Cypress...
R1
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for new construction of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones. (Findings 1 through 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
, we do not feel we meet the criteria to justify the proposed code amendment to require a "Class A" rating on all wood re-roofs. We amended the code years ago to require minimum "Class C" materials. As stated in our response, the number of wood re-roofs occurring in Cypress is so insignificant that we feel the benefits would be minimal while the cost is significant. Conclusion: The City of Cypress feels that the dangers of wood roofs discussed in the Grand Jury report are already being mitigated in our city due to the many factors discussed in this report. We feel that the adoption of a more r...
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The testing and qualification standards for fire retardant wood roof products must meet minimum standards criteria in conformance with the adopted codes. The City of Cypress is not a party to that process, and can only assume that the testing criteria included our specific regional environmental conditions.
Finding #3:
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.
The Honorable Frederick P. Horn Page 3 Presiding Judge of the Superior Court April 28, 2003 Response...
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. 9
Response: Agree
Score: +1
That may be true for some jurisdictions, but many jurisdictions, including Cypress, have already adopted stricter amendments to the roofing code based on climatic conditions. Although geographic and climatic conditions within Cypress are mild compared to other Orange County jurisdictions, the City has required a minimum of Class C roofing materials for years in an attempt to mitigate these local conditions.
Finding #4:
Fire conflagrations stress finite fire fighting resources especially during the period of Santa Ana winds. Response: Although our jurisdiction has no history of fire conflagra...
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Dana Point 04/23/03, 119K
April 23, 2003
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on Table 3, page 7 of the Grand Jury report, it is apparent that there is a lack of uniformity relative to the application of residential roofing requirements in Orange County. Therefore, the City of Dana Point agrees with this finding.
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The burning brand test (12 mph) and the flying brand test (18 mph) do not adequately simulate the conditions in Orange County during high Santa Ana wind conditions. Therefore, the City of Dana Point agrees with this finding.
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. 9
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Not all cities and the county have roofing codes to adequately take into account the climate and topographical conditions. However, the City of Dana Point has codified more restrictive requirements than most Orange County cities and the county to deal with local climatic and topographical conditions. Therefore, the City of Dana Point generally agrees with this finding.
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Fountain Valley 05/06/03, 188K
May 06, 2003
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Agree. This is true. The environmental conditions are consistent throughout the County of Orange. However, the geographic conditions differ from one city to others, somewhat, whereas the topographic conditions differ considerably. The perceived "lack of uniformity" may have a very logical basis as to allowing each locale to determine the level of mitigation of hazards necessary to provide for the degree of safety that is "actually equal" to the other areas of the County as provided within the California Building Code Title 24 and that the citizens of the locale desire. The testing and qualific...
R1
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for new construction of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones. (Findings 1 through 4)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City Council has reviewed and considered the above recommendation but intends to continue, as we have, to support and participate in the amendment and adoption process of the California State Building Code as provided in the Health and Safety Code of the State of California in conjunction with the California Building Codes Commission. We do not believe that local conditions in Fountain Valley justify a deviation from that code.
Recommendation #2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Clas...
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
This finding seems to be, to some extent, inconsistent with the opinion of the majority of experts throughout the State of California including the State Fire Marshal. The fire retardant pressure treatment of wood used in, up to, a class "A" roof system has, to the best of our knowledge, proved to be on track with the State Fire Marshal's requirements. The cities' and county's roofing codes do not adequately take into account the climate,
Finding #3:
particularly the Santa Ana winds, and topographical conditions unique to Orange County. Response: Partially disagree. The City of Fountain Vall...
R2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for re-roofing of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones, when more than 50 percent of the roof is replaced within one year. (Findings 1 through 4) A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the cities of: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garde...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
In keeping with the response to the Honorable Grand Juries recommendation number one above, after due consideration, the City Council Intends to continue working within the system of developing building codes that our society is willing to accept, afford and to live with. We do not believe the facts are present to deviate from that Standard.
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. 9
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially disagree. The City of Fountain Valley lacks the knowledge to make judgments about other cities so will limit its comments to this jurisdiction. While this may be the case with some specific cities we believe that the City of Fountain Valley has adequately considered these conditions as they relate to this area of the county and given that our homes are not adjacent to natural habitant we believe our roof standards are appropriate.
Fire conflagrations stress finite fire fighting resources especially during the period of
Finding #4:
Santa Ana winds. Response: Agree. The record of th...
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Fullerton 04/02/03, 192K
April 02, 2003
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3 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for Identical environmental condition within Orange County. The City of Fullerton agrees with this finding.
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental condition of Orange County. The City of Fullerton agrees with this finding. However, the use of wood-covered roofs is rare in the City of Fullerton.
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. 9
Response: Agree
Score: +1
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. The City of Fullerton agrees with this finding. The City of Fullerton roofing and reroofing requires as a minimum, a Class C "fire treated" roofing assembly. During the next code adoption process, we will consider adopting a new roofing requirement to comply with the Grand Jury recommendation.
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Fullerton 05/21/03, 57K
May 21, 2003
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Garden Grove 05/15/03, 220K
May 15, 2003
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
We respectfully disagree with Finding No. 1. The current California Building Code, applicable to all local jurisdictions in California, including Orange County, requires a Class C roof for all single-family dwellings. This requirement is more restrictive than all previous editions of the California Building Code. Thus, the State of California has adopted a stringent, basic requirement applicable to all jurisdictions. Under law, each City has the ability to adopt modifications to the California Building Code if it makes an express finding that such modification is reasonably necessary because o...
R1
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for new construction of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones. (Findings 1 through 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
In the manner provided under law, the City Council periodically adopts revisions to the California Building Code. As part of this periodic adoption process, the City Council may also consider modifications to the California Building Code that the Council finds are warranted or reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. As we proceed with future adoptions of the California code, should the City Council determine sufficient evidence exists to support a finding that a local climatic, geological, or topographical condition exists within the City to jus...
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
We respectfully disagree with Finding No. 2. The Grand Jury Report attempts to target wood roofing materials as suspect and inadequate, yet does not exclude wood roofing materials with a Class A fire retardant rating. Although the Grand Jury recommends that all roofing materials used in residential construction have a Class A fire retardant rating, the Grand Jury Report does not attempt to provide any facts or evidence that supports the recommendation that all roofing materials, including asphalt or composition shingles, steel manufactured products, or even clay tile products also attain a Cla...
R2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for re-roofing of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones, when more than 50 percent of the roof is replaced within one year. (Findings 1 through 4) A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the cities of: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garde...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
In the manner provided under law, the City Council periodically adopts revisions to the California Building Code. As part of this periodic adoption process, the City Council also considers modifications to the California Building Code that the Council finds are warranted or reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. In the event the City Council determines that there is sufficient evidence to support a finding that a local climatic, geological, or topographical condition exists in the City of Garden Grove to justify a modification of the required r...
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. 9
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Garden Grove is unable to respond to this finding insofar as it relates to any other cities' code or the county's code or the unique climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in those cities or the unincorporated areas of the county. The City is only able to respond to Finding No. 3 to the extent this finding relates to the City of Garden Grove's code and in this regard we respectfully disagree with Finding No. 3. As stated above, the City may modify the provisions of the California Code if the City makes findings that the local climatic, geological, or topographical condit...
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Huntington Beach 03/03/03, 193K
March 03, 2003
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May 14, 2003
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Laguna Hills 04/30/03, 53K
April 30, 2003
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Laguna Hills (2) 07/08/03, 128K
July 08, 2003
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Laguna Woods 05/09/03, 156K
May 09, 2003
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La Habra 12/04/03, 51K
December 04, 2003
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R2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for re-roofing of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones, when more than 50 percent of the roof is replaced within one year. (Findings 1 through 4) A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the cities of: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garde...
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Recommendation #2:
Similarly, when the new Building Official is in place, we will be able to properly consider amending the building code to require a Class A roof covering for our re-roofing projects.
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Mission Viejo 09/22/03, 181K
September 22, 2003
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Newport Beach 08/15/03, 213K
August 15, 2003
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Placentia 04/30/03, 332K
April 30, 2003
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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. 9
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
, Placentia's current roofing policy, Class A roofing material for new construction and Class B or better for re-roofing, is appropriate for the City's environment. Each city should be able to analyze its own needs/requirements because of different environmental conditions.
Honorable Frederick P. Horn Presiding Judge of the Superior Court Orange County Grand Jury Attention: Carlos N. Olvera, Foreman Subject:
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Rancho Santa Margarita 10/23/03, 223K
October 23, 2003
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Santa Ana, 10/27/03, 181K
October 27, 2003
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F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
While we concur there is lack of uniform local building codes involving roofs in Orange County; we strongly disagree with the concept that environmental conditions are the same throughout the county. The relatively flat topographical conditions of our community are uniquely different from those communities with major hillside and wooded areas. And, while we agree that our climatic conditions are similar, we strongly believe it is the topological conditions which have the more significant impact upon roof type standards. 2. The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are...
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Seal Beach 04/15/03, 88K
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Seal Beach (2) 04/28/03, 324K
April 28, 2003
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Stanton 04/28/03, 115K
April 28, 2003
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Tustin 05/06/03, 161K
May 06, 2003
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5 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
There is a lack of uniformity in local building codes involving roofs for identical environmental conditions within Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the information compiled by the Grand Jury, there are different standards being enforced in Orange County related to roof installations. We agree that some jurisdictions with similar environments have different roofing standards; however, these jurisdictions may have different climatic, topographical, and geological conditions. These three conditions are taken into account as required by State law in amending the California Building Code.
Response to Grand Jury Report May 6, 2003 Page 2 It would be difficult to find two jurisdictions with the identical climatic, topographical, and ge...
R1
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for new construction of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones. (Findings 1 through 4)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Although the City has adopted the most stringent regulations in our high fire hazard areas, we will take the Grand Jury's two recommendations into consideration during the next code adoption cycle.
F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Based on the testing standards of the wood shakes and shingles as described in the report and on the wind storm that occurred recently in the County, we concur with this finding. However, we feel that this is not an issue since no permit request has been made for wood shake or shingle roof installation in Tustin over the past three-year period. This is mainly due to the high cost of installing rated wood roofs and insurance restrictions.
R2
Each responding jurisdictional agency should consider amending the building code to require the most fire retardant class of roof covering (Class A) for re-roofing of all residential structures (Group R) in all fire zones, when more than 50 percent of the roof is replaced within one year. (Findings 1 through 4) A response to Recommendation 1 is required from the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the cities of: Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garde...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Although the City has adopted the most stringent regulations in our high fire hazard areas, we will take the Grand Jury's two recommendations into consideration during the next code adoption cycle. If you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Elizabeth A. Binsack, Community Development Director, at 714-573-3031. Sincerely, Tracy Wills Worley Tracy Wills Worley Mayor
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. 9
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
We disagree with this finding. The City Council of the City of Tustin did take into account the three conditions (climatic, topographical, and geological) as required by State law in adopting and amending the California Building Code. The City of Tustin has recently adopted the 2001 California Building Code and amendments thereto requiring minimum Class B roofing throughout the City and Class A in high fire hazard areas. These amendments are more restrictive than the California Building Code.
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Westminster 05/07/03, 199K
May 07, 2003
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F2
The testing and qualification standards of wood shakes and shingles are below the environmental conditions of Orange County.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This may be the case with some jurisdictions; however, we believe that we have adequately considered these conditions as they relate to our community. City of Westminster has adopted Class "B" as the minimum standard roof assembly for all occupancies, where the State codes would have allowed non-rated or Class "C" installations. 4. Fire conflagrations stress finite fire fighting resources especially during the period of Santa Ana Winds. Response: This is primarily true of communities with wildland/urban interface, designated as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Westminster and surrounding ...
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