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2o.s2.oso and analysis are contained in this chap- ter. Calculations and supporting docu- ments prepared in this process shall be made a part of the report. 3. Test Reports: All field and labora- tory test results shall be included in the report. A statement regarding the sig- nificance of the test results shall be made for each type of structural system or feature tested. 4. Conclusions And Recommenda- tions: Based on the investigation and analysis of the building's seismic re- sisting structural systems, a statement shall be provided to explain in lay terms the types of deficiencies in the event of an earthquake and a recom- mendation for remedial actions to cor- rect them. D. Exceptions And Alternatives: Ex- ceptions to the specific items required to be included in the structural engi- neering reports may be granted by the building official upon review of a writ- ten request from the engineer preparing the report. Such a request shall provide evidence that adequate information concerning the required item(s) can be determined by alternate means, or that a satisfactory conclusion on the build- ing's seismic resistance can be reached without following one or more of the procedures contained in this chapter. The purpose of granting such excep- tions shall be to reduce the costs or disruption that would result from taking required actions, when it can be shown that they are unnecessary to provide information available by other equiva- lent means. The decision of the build- ing official in granting exceptions is final. E. Review Of The Reports: The city shall review each report for compliance with the procedures set forth in appen- dix Band those of this section. Reports not in compliance with these require- ments will be required to be corrected and resubmitted for review. The in place shear test results will be the basis for classifying buildings into category I. The city will notify property owners of that determination within six (6) weeks of the city's receiving a report indicating average mortar shear strength of less than thirty (30) psi. F. Availability Of Reports: Reports submitted to the city will be made available for review to any interested party. (Ord. 1563 § 1, 1992) 20.52.090 Historic Buildings: A. General: An historic building may comply with the special provisions set forth in this chapter and the provisions of the state historical building code. B. Unburned Clay Masonry Or Ado- be: Existing or reerected walls of adobe construction shall conform to the fol- lowing: 1. Exterior bearing walls of unrein- forced adobe masonry shall not exceed a height or length to thickness ratio of five to one (s: l ). Such walls shall be provided with a reinforced bond beam at the top which interconnects all walls. The bond beam shall have a minimum depth of six inches (6"). The bond beam may have a width equal to the width of the wall less eight inches (8"); provided, the resulting width is not less than eight inches (8"). Minimum wall thickness shall be eighteen inches (18") 734-s (Pleasanton April 2003)