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20.52.010 Chapter 20.52 BUILDING CONSERVATION CODE Sections: 20.52.010 Uniform Code For Building Conservation Adopted 20.52.020 Purpose 20.52.030 Definitions 20.52.040 Owner Notification 20.52.050 Mitigation Plan 20.52.060 Scope 20.52.070 Responsibilities Of Property Owners 20.52.080 Structural Engineering Reports 20.52.090 Historic Buildings 20.52.010 Uniform Code For Building Conservation Adopted: A. There is adopted by reference that certain code known as the uniform code for building conservation, more particu- larly described in this section, except such portions as are amended, modified or deleted in this chapter, and the same is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this chapter. B. Said code is the California Build- ing Standards Code, 1998 edition (24 CCR), and including by reference the uniform code for building conservation, 1997 edition, appendix chapter 1, pre- pared by the International Conference of Building Officials, one copy of which is on file with the city clerk for use by the public. C. Where there is a reference in the code to the "building official" it shall mean the "chief building official" or in the absence of the chief, the interim, temporary or acting chief building official. (Ord. 1869 § 14, 2002; Ord. 1778 § 11, 1999; Ord. 1669 § 11, 1995; Ord. 1563 § 1, 1992) 20.52.020 Purpose: A. The purpose of this chapter is to promote public safety and welfare by reducing the risk of death or injury that may result from the effects of earth- quakes on existing unreinforced mason- ry bearing wall buildings. B. The provisions of the uniform code for building conservation, appen- dix chapter 1, are intended as minimum standards for structural seismic resis- tance and are established primarily to reduce the risk of life loss or injury. Compliance with these provisions will not necessarily prevent loss of life or injury, nor prevent earthquake damage to rehabilitated buildings. (Ord. 1563 § 1, 1992) 20.52.030 Definitions: For the purposes of this chapter, the meaning of certain terms shall be as set forth below. In addition, the definitions in the uniform building code shall also apply. A. "Essential buildings" are those structures which are necessary for emergency operations subsequent to a natural disaster (fire and police stations, hospitals, medical facilities, etc.). B. "Hazardous buildings" are those 734-1 (Pleasanton April 2003)