8929.1. - VIOLATIONS/PENALTIES FOR DISREGARDING DEPARTMENT ORDERS. — Arcadia Building Code

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to maintain, use or occupy any building within the scope of this Part which does not meet the minimum earthquake standards specified in this Part.

Any person who violates or causes or permits another person to violate this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person includes an owner, lessor, sublessor, manager or person in control of a building subject to this Part. This term shall not include any person who is merely a tenant or other individual occupying any dwelling unit, efficiency dwelling unit, guest room or suite in a building.

The legal owner of a building is that person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity whose name or title appears on the record with the Los Angeles County Recorder's office, as well as all successors or assignees of these persons.

EXCEPTION: This Section shall not apply if alteration or repair work has commenced in order to bring the building into compliance with the requirements of this Part, and such work is proceeding in accordance with the time limits set forth in order of the department or determination of the board.

Table No. 89-H

Rating Classifications

Classifcation	Occupant Load
Essential	n/a
Group I	300 or more
Group II	100 to 299
Group III	50 to 99
Group IV	less than 50

Table No. 89-I

Time Limits For Compliance

Obtain Building Permit Within	Commence Construction Within	Complete Construction Within
365 days	535 days	3 years

Table No. 89-J Service Priorities

Table No. 89-J Service Priorities
Rating Classifcation	Minimum Time Period Before Service of Order
Group I and Essential (Highest Priority)	30 days
Group II	30 days
Group III	30 days
Group IV (Lowest Priority)	30 days

(Part 2 added by Ord. 2033 adopted 2-7-95)

CHAPTER 11. - RESIDENTIAL CODE PART 1. - ADOPTION