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Resolution 1976-13 --""'-. ,- ::. e e '"'~ 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 -1- RESOLUTION NO. 76-13 . ~ . 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 -2- RESOLUTION NO. 76-13 e e 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. -3- RESOLUTION NO. 76-13 e . (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: ~: .~ /) /..' .~'~ ','<:JL~4 -. Mayor ATTEsr: , i -4- RESOLUTION NO. 76-13 e e ..... . ... -.. 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 - 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