Chowchilla Municipal Code Ch. 15.36 Mechanical Code

Pursuant to provisions of section 50022.2 of the government code of the state of California, the city council of the city of Chowchilla does hereby adopt by specific reference thereto and incorporation herein by said reference, the provisions, rules, and regulations specified and set forth in the currently adopted California Mechanical Code, including Appendix Chapters, included in the California Building Standards Code, of the currently adopted California Code of Regulations Title 24, copies of which are on file in the community and economic development department, for public record and inspection. These are adopted by said council by reference as the mechanical code of the city of Chowchilla and made a part of this chapter as though set forth in full, subject, however, to the amendments, additions, deletions, and the exceptions as set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. 312-80 § 2, 1980: Ord. 306-79 § 3.010, 1979)

(Ord. No. 451-09, § 22, 1-12-2009; Ord. No. 467-13, § 12, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 500-19, § 1, 10-8-2019; Ord. No. 517-23, § 73, 11-28-2023)

The provision for building permits, fees, schedules, and all matters relating to permits shall be as set forth herein or in the latest resolution of the city council establishing a schedule of fees and charges.

(Ord. 312-80 § 3, 1980: Ord. 306-79 § 3.020, 1979)

(Ord. No. 451-09, § 23, 1-12-2009; Ord. No. 467-13, § 13, 1-14-2014; Ord. No. 517-23, § 74, 11-28-2023)

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation, to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure in the city, or use or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the California Mechanical Code or this chapter. The building official or his/her authorized representative shall issue a citation for an infraction, unless a determination has been made by the city attorney that a misdemeanor charge is not appropriate.

B. Except as otherwise provided, a violation of any provision of this chapter is deemed a violation under the provisions of the city of Chowchilla Administration Citation Ordinance (Title 1, Chapter 1).

C. Nothing in this chapter precludes the city of Chowchilla from using any other available methods to enforce provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, initiation by the city attorney of any civil or criminal actions.

(Ord. 306-79 § 3.030, 1979)

(Ord. No. 451-09, § 24, 1-12-2009; Ord. No. 517-23, § 75, 11-28-2023)