Resolution 1976-13
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RESOLUTION NO, 76-13
}~:~SOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY UNDER
GILROY CITY CODE SECTION 6.1 AMENDING THE UNIFORM BUILDING
CODE AS IT APPLIES IN THE CITY OF GILROY, BY IMPOSING
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON THE RE-ROOFING OF BUILDINGS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY that
all re-roofing in the City shall conform to the applicable provisions
of Chapter 32 of the Uniform Building Code, or shall follow the
manufacturer's installation requirements when approved by the
Building Official. In addition, the following regulations shall
apply:
I. Inspections
New roof coverings shall not be applied without first obtaining
an inspection from the Building Official, or his representative.
Access to the roof shall be provided by the Contractor. A final
inspection and approval shall be obtained from the Building Official,
or his representative, when the re-roofing is complete.
II. Built-up roofs
(a) General. Built-up roof covering shall be completely
removed before applying the new roof covering. All
roofs must be dry before application.
(b) Exception. The Building Official may allow existing
roof coverings to remain when inspection reveals that:
1. The structural design is sufficient to sustain
the weight of an additional roof, and
2. There is not more than one existing roof on the
structure, and
3. The existing roof is securely attached to the
deck, and
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4. The roof deck is not rotted and is structurally
sound, and
5. Existing insulation is not water-soaked.
(c) Preparation of Roof and Application of New Covering. When
the conditions specified in subsection (b) above have been
met, the re-roofing shall be accomplished as follows:
1. Gravel surfaced.
a) The roof shall be cleaned of all loose
gravel and debris. All blisters shall be
cut and made smooth. One-half inch
insulation board shall be nailed or adhered
to the roofing with hot Bitumen applied at
the,rate of 40 pounds per square, over
which a new roof complying with Uniform
Building Code Section 3203 shall be installed;
or,
b) All existing gravel shall be removed to provide
a smooth surface. All blisters shall be cut and
cemented or nailed smooth. One base sheet, as
defined in the Code, shall be nailed in place.
The base sheet shall not be mopped to the old
roofing. A new roof conforming to Uniform
Building Code Section 3203 shall be applied.
2. Smooth or cap-sheet surfaced. All blisters and curled
edges shall be cut and cemented or nailed smooth. A
base sheet shall be nailed or, in the case of non-
nailable decks, mopped to the existing roof and a
new roof conforming to Section 3203 shall be applied.
3. Flashing and edging. Vent flashings, metal edgings,
drain outlets. metal counterflashing and collars shall
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be removed and cleaned. Rusted metal shall be
replaced. Metal shall be primed with cutback
primer prior to installation, Collars and flanges
shall be flashed per the roofing manufacturer's
instructions.
4. Intersecting-walls. All concrete and masonry
walls shall be completely cleaned and primed to
receive new flashing. All vertical walls, other
than concrete or masonry, shall have the surface
finish material removed to a height of approximately
6 inches above the deck to receive new roofing and
flashing. All rotted wood shall be replaced to
match original construction.
5. Cant strips. Where space permits, cant strips
shall be installed at all angles. All angles shall
be flashed with at least two more layers than in the
new roof with an exposed finish layer of asbestos
felt or mineral surface cap-sheet.
III. Shingles and Shakes
Based upon inspection of the existing roofing, the Building
Official, or his representative, may permit a re-cover in accordance
with the following provisions:
(a) Asphalt Shingle Application. Not mo~e than two overlays
of asphalt shingles shall be applied over an existing
asphalt shingle roof.
Not more than two overlays of asphalt shingle roofing
shall be applied over wood shingles. Asphalt shingles
applied over wood shingles shall have an overlay of
not less than Type 30 non-perforated felt.
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(b) Wood Shake Application. Not more than one overlay of
wood shakes shall be applied over an existing asphalt
shingle or wood shingle roof (with one layer of 18-
inch, 30 pound felt interlaced between each layer of
shakes).
(c) Wood Shingle Application. Not more than one overlay
of wood shingles shall be applied over not more than
one layer of existing shingles. Curled shingles shall
be removed before laying new overlay of shingles.
(d) Application over Shakes. New roof covering shall not
be applied over an existing shake roof.
(e) Flashing and Edgings. Rusted or damaged flashing,
vent caps apd metal edgings shall be replaced with new
materials as necessary.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 1976, by the following
vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: CHILDERS, DeBELL, DUFFIN, LINK,
PATE and GOODRICH
COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
COUNCILMEMBERS: STOUT
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ATTEsr:
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy,
do hereby certify that the attaehed Resolution No. 76-13 is an
original resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of
Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 15th
day of March , 19 7f> at which meeting a quorum was
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present.
IN WITNESS 'WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the Official Seal of the City of Gilroy, this 23rd day of
March , 19~.
City Clerk of the City of G