[TowerTalk] UBC On-Line?

[Alan C. Zack]

I am dealing with getting a bldg code under IBC-2000 with 90 MPH wind
calcs (70 MPH wind calcs and stress analysis under the older UBC-97
ARE NOT acceptable).
I would first go to the tower manufacturer and see what they are able
to provide.  Then present their info to the bldg dept and see if it
what they need.
In the case of a tower ask them to check section 3501 of IBC-2000
which deals specially with towers.  I was told I would need category D
wind exposure specs but then US Towers told me that was not true,
check section 3501, and the bldg dept agreed.  For sure you will need
a CA PE wet stamp on all drawings and calcs so be forewarned.  It
sounds like they are looking at you adding a room or another building
rather than putting up a tower.  Ask if there is one bldg inspector
who deals with towers rather than general bldg plans.
I have been working for 5 months trying to get a bldg permit for a 40
ft tower.  Each time I'd go to city hall I'd get a different bldg
inspector who had his own interpretation of the codes.  Try to start
working with one guy if you can.
GL

Bob Farkaly wrote:
> 
> After telling me (verbally) that a building permit for my tower would
> (finally) be granted "within about 4 days" - and after waiting for over
> a month - I received the following (an excerpt) from the City of Poway:
> 
> 1) Provide a statement on the Title Sheet of the plans stating that this
> project shall comply with the 2001 edition of the California Building
> Code (Title 24), which adopts the 1997 UBC, 2000 UMC, 2000 UPC and the
> 1999 NEC.
> 
> 2) Plans, specifications and calculations shall be signed and sealed by
> the California state licensed engineer or architect responsible for
> their preparation, for plans deviating from conventional wood frame
> construction. Specify expiration date of license. (California Business
> and Professions Code).
> 
> 3) Provide calculations for main vertical and footings. Section 106.3.3.
> 
> 4) Provide calculations for lateral loads.
> 
> It would be helpful if the referenced California Building Code were
> available on-line. A Google search did not turn up a copy of the
> document.
> 
> Can anyone give me a hand in my continuing dialog with the City of Poway
> (anti-ham capital of the USA) that has now stonewalled my attempt to get
> back on the air for 17 months?
> 
> 73,
> 
> Bob, K9RHY
> 
> Bob Farkaly, K9RHY
> 13163 Edina Way
> Poway, CA 92064
> 619-602-2653
> 
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