Claremont Municipal Code Ch. 15.12 Mechanical Code

A. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition and Appendices, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Chapter 1, with changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter, are adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City.

B. At least one (1) copy of said Mechanical Code has been deposited in the office of the Building Official and shall at all times be maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.

(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)

It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, or maintain any mechanical system or equipment or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this chapter. No person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, shall violate, cause the violation of, or otherwise fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter. Unless a different penalty is prescribed for violating a specific provision of this chapter, every act prohibited or declared unlawful, and every failure to perform an act made mandatory, shall be a misdemeanor or an infraction, at the discretion of the City Attorney or the District Attorney. In addition to the penalties provided in this chapter, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared a public nuisance, and may be abated by any procedures authorized by law. The expenses of such abatement proceedings may, by resolution of the City Council, be declared to be a lien against the property on which such nuisance is maintained, and such lien shall be made the personal obligation of the property owner, unless the City chooses another design method of recovering abatement cost permitted by law.

(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)

A. Misdemeanor Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as a misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

B. Infraction Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as an infraction shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second offense of the same provision within one (1) year, and a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional offense of the same provision within one (1) year.

As used in this section, the term "year" means any consecutive twelve (12) month period.

As used in this section, the term "offense" includes any violation of the chapter which is cited or charged and which does not result in:

1. Acquittal;

2. A finding of "not guilty";

3. A dismissal of charges by the City or the court.

(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)

Each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate crime for each and every day during any portion of which any violations of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, or corporation and shall be punishable accordingly.

(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)