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8.13. - Page 27 of 63 ARTICLE VII. - RESERVED SECTION 6. A new Article VIII of Chapter 9 of the Redwood City Code is hereby added to read as follows: ARTICLE VIII. - AMENDMENTS TO 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE Sec. 9.83. SECTION 300.6 (A) (4) OF THE ELECTRICAL CODE ADDED: Section 300.6 (A) (4) of the Electrical Code is added to read as follows: Section 300.6(A) (4). Metallic conduit shall not be used underground in those areas indicated on the map entitled "Where Special Bay Mud Requirements Apply" available through the City website. 9.84. - 9.149. RESERVED. SECTION 7. A new Article IX of Chapter 9 of the Redwood City Code is added to read as follows: ARTICLE IX. - SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS Sec. 9.150. PROVISIONS CUMULATIVE; ALTERNATE DESIGNS: The provisions of this Article shall be in addition to all other provisions of the Building Code insofar as the same relate to lot grading, soils design, foundation design, construction design, structural design, and other engineering design. Such provisions are not intended to prevent the use of any engineering design not referred to herein provided any such alternate has been approved by the Building Official. The Building Official may approve any such alternate provided the Building Official finds after review of comprehensive design data submitted by the applicant, that the design is for the purpose intended, and at least the equivalent in strength, safety, and effectiveness. Sec. 9.151. APPLICABILITY OF PROVISIONS: The provisions of this Article shall be applicable to that portion of the City indicated on the map entitled "Where Special Bay Mud Requirements Apply" available through the City website. Sec. 9.152. STRUCTURAL DESIGN: All structural design shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, 2019 Edition, or the California Residential Code, 2019 edition, including lateral force provisions for wind and earthquake. Sec. 9.153. FOUNDATION SYSTEMS: Foundation systems shall consist of mat, grill, piles or a similar system with a demonstrated ability to resist differential settlement and for tying the foundation elements together. Foundation design shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, 2019 edition, or the California Residential Code, 2019 edition. Secs. 9.154. — 9.179. — RESERVED. SECTION 8. A new Article X of Chapter 9 of the Redwood City Code is added to read as follows: ATTY/ORD.499/BUILDING CODE ADOPTION 2019 REV: 10-24-19 RL Page 7 of 8 171