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Part 2 — DEFINITIONS›8020. - DEFINITIONS.

8020.2. - BUILDING OFFICIAL.

Arcadia Building Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Arcadia

For purposes of this Code and the International Building Code, the term "Building Official" means the individual invested with the responsibility for over-seeing local Code enforcement activities, including administration of the Development Services Department/Building Division functions, interpretation of Code requirements and direction of the Code adoption process. This shall mean the Building Official. All other

previous inconsistent designations are repealed. The designation may be changed by resolution of the City Council and shall be made consistent with legally mandated certification, training and education requirements.

(Amended by Ord. 2048 adopted 4-2-96; amended by Ord. 2233 adopted 11-20-07)

8020.3. - CITY.

"City" means the City of Arcadia, or the appropriate agency of the City as the context may reasonably require.

8020.4. - CITY COUNCIL.

"City Council" means the City Council of the City of Arcadia.

8020.5. - CODES.

"Codes" means any section of this Article and codes adopted by reference in this Article.

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▸ Contents — Arcadia Building Code
Arcadia Building Code
  1. Article VIII — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  2. Part 1 — CREATION OF DIVISION
  3. ▸ Part 2 — DEFINITIONS
    Overview
    1. ▸ 8020. - DEFINITIONS.
      Overview
      1. 8020.1. - BUILDING DIVISION.
      2. 8020.2. - BUILDING OFFICIAL.
      3. 8020.6. - LEGISLATIVE BODY.
      4. 8020.8. - REFUSE FEES.
  4. Part 3 — VIOLATIONS
  5. Part 4
  6. Part 1 — ADOPTION
  7. Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS[[3]]
  8. Part 2 — PURPOSE
  9. Part 3
  10. Part 1 — DECLARATION OF NEED
  11. Part 2 — PURPOSE
  12. Part 5 — DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
  13. Part 2 — SANITARY FACILITIES
  14. Part 4 — SWIMMING POOL REGULATIONS
  15. Part 5 — HOUSE NUMBERING SYSTEM
  16. Part 6 — SECURITY BARS
  17. Part 3
  18. Part 1 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BUILDINGS
  19. Part 2 — PURPOSE
  20. Part 3 — ADDITIONS, DELETES AND AMENDMENTS[[12]]

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