Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Corona Municipal Code Ch. 15.02 Administrative Provisions for Title 15
Corona Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · Corona
Cite as: Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.02 · Text as of 2026-10-03
15.02.010 Title.¶
This chapter shall be cited as the Administrative Provisions to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code and shall apply to all of the referenced and adopted codes in Title 15, unless otherwise provided.
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.020 Code adoption.¶
(A) Subject to the particular additions, amendments and deletions set forth in this chapter, all the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions set forth in that certain document being marked and designated as the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II are hereby adopted.
(B) One certified copy of the 2025 California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Official, and any and all references thereto are adopted as the Administrative Provisions to the codes adopted in Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code for the City of Corona, unless otherwise provided, and subject to the changes contained in this chapter.
(C) Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms thereof are referred to, adopted, and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth at length.
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.030 Amendments - Generally.¶
Designated sections of the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II are amended to read as set forth in §§ 15.02.040 through 15.02.070 and §§ 15.02.090 through 15.02.195.
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.040 Amendment - Section 101.1 Title.¶
Section 101.1 is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022)
15.02.050 Amendment-Section 101.4 - Referenced codes.¶
The first paragraph of Section 101.4 is amended to read as follows:
"101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in section 101.4.1 through 101.4.12 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference as adopted and amended by Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code. Structures, appurtenances, systems, devices, equipment, features, and facilities that are existing as of the date this section is adopted shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable codes and standards that were in effect at the time of permit application, or at the time of the initial construction, installation, or use if no permit was required. Alterations and repair work to structures, appurtenances, systems, devices, equipment, features, and facilities that are existing as of the date this section is adopted shall comply with the applicable laws, codes, and standards in effect at the time of such alteration or repair."
Section 101.4.3 is amended to read as follows:
"101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code, Appendix H, shall apply to private sewage disposal systems."
Section 101.4 is amended by adding subsections 101.4.9, 101.4.10, 101.4.11, 101.4.12, and 101.4.13 to read as follows:
"101.4.9 Residential. The provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of detached one and two family dwellings and townhomes not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height.
Additionally, the provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal, and demolition of the following so long as an automatic sprinkler system complying with section R309 is installed in the following structures:
Live/work units located in townhouses and complying with the requirements of Section 508.5 of the California Building Code.
Owner-occupied lodging houses with five or fewer guestrooms.
A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving custodial care within a dwelling unit.
A care facility with five or fewer persons receiving medical care within a dwelling unit.
A day care facility for five or fewer persons of any age receiving care within a dwelling unit.
101.4.10 Historical. The provisions of the California Historical Building Code shall apply to the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or reconstruction of buildings or properties designated as qualified historical buildings or properties.
101.4.11 Green Building. The provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code shall apply to the planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of every newly constructed building.
101.4.12 Housing. The provisions of the California Housing Code shall apply to the use, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings or portions thereof used, or designated or intended to be used, for human habitation.
101.4.13 Electrical. The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of electrical conductors, equipment, and raceways; signaling and communications conductors, equipment, and raceways; and optical fiber cables and raceways for those structures, premises, equipment, and installations as designated in that code."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.055 Amendment- Section 103.1 - Creation of enforcement agency.¶
Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
"103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Inspections Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025.)
15.02.060 Amendment - Section 104.2.3.2 - Application and disposition.¶
Section 104.2.3.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"104.2.3.2 Application and disposition. Where required, a request to use an alternative material, design or method of construction or equipment must be made in writing on the City of Corona application form and an application fee must be paid at the time of submittal. Applications shall be specific to a project address and approval for a specific project shall not constitute approval for use at any other locations. Where the alternative material, design or method of construction is not approved, the building official shall respond in writing, stating the reasons the alternative was not approved."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025.)
15.02.070 Addition - Section 105.1 - Permits required.¶
Section 105.1 is amended by adding the following subsection 105.1.3 thereto to read as follows:
"105.1.3 Permits Required. No person, firm or corporation shall erect, re-erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish any building or other structure in the city, without obtaining a valid building permit prior to commencement of any work. A Building permit is also required for the following specified items:
Retaining walls over two feet in height (measured from the top of the footing) and walls of any height if supporting a surcharge or any superimposed load other than the natural fill of level earth. Retaining walls are required for any unsupported excavation with vertical banks more than two feet high or unsupported excavations of any height if supporting a surcharge or any superimposed load other than the natural fill of level earth.
Fence or fences over three feet in height constructed or made of any material including, but not limited to, wood, plastic, metal, chain link, wrought iron, masonry, block, brick or stone).
A Building permit is also required for any sign which requires a Planning Division sign permit as specified in Chapter 17.74 of the Corona Municipal Code, except signs painted directly onto an existing building, or sign structure or sign board or the refacing of a previously approved sign canister with Plexiglas, flexible sign face or similar material provided no structural changes are made to the sign structure or canister.
Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.080 [Reserved].¶
15.02.090 Amendment - Section 105.2 - Exempt work.¶
Section 105.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
Building:
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, these structures shall be subject to the requirements set forth in Chapter 5 of the California Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted pursuant to Chapter 15.25 if such structures are located less than 50 feet from applicable buildings.
Fences not over three (3) feet high.
Oil derricks.
Retaining walls that are not over two (2) feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or any superimposed load other than the natural fill of level earth or impounding Class I, II, or IIIA liquids.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
Prefabricated swimming pool accessory to a Group R-3 Occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
In Group R-3 and U occupancies, window awnings that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall, when supported by an exterior wall and do not require additional support.
Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
Wood-framed decks accessory to single family dwellings where the deck is no greater than 200 square feet in area, with a walking surface that is not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, is not attached to a dwelling and does not serve as a required path of egress or accessible path of travel. Decks located in a front yard setback shall comply with the requirements in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 17.64.
Historic markers no greater than 4 feet in height measured from the adjacent finish grade to the top of the structure placed pursuant to Chapter 17.63 of the Corona Municipal Code.
Flag poles having an exposed pole height of not greater than 30 feet.
Electrical:
Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
Gas:
Portable heating appliances
Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
- Portable heating appliance.
- Portable ventilation equipment.
- Portable cooling unit.
Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
Portable evaporative cooler.
Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
Plumbing:
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
The installation of water-conserving plumbing fixtures as replacements for existing plumbing fixtures shall not, alone, require a permit or inspection from the Building Division. The replacement plumbing fixtures shall comply with Chapters 15.05 and 15.20 of the Corona Municipal Code.
Grading:
- Grading requirements and permits shall be as required by Chapter 15.36 of the Corona Municipal Code."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.100 Amendment - Section 105.3.2 - Plan check expiration, extension and renewal.¶
Section 105.3.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"105.3.2 Plan Check Expiration, Extension and Renewal. An application for a permit/plan check submitted for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned and the plan check application shall expire 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit for such work has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time, for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Extensions will only be granted prior to the expiration of the permit/plan check application. Extensions will not be approved until all applicable fees have been paid to the City.
Renewal: When a permit/plan check application has expired, plans cannot be resubmitted prior to submitting a new application or renewing the plan check application. Requests to renew an expired plan check application shall be submitted to the Building Official, in writing, shall demonstrate justifiable cause and shall be subject to the approval of the Building Official. If approved by the Building Official the fee for the renewed plan check application shall be one half the amount required for a new plan check for such work, provided no major changes have been made in the original plans and specifications for such work that might constitute a new plan check and provided further that the plan check renewal application is submitted within one year of the date the plan check application, or extended plan check application, as applicable, expired. To renew a permit/plan check application more than one year after the date the plan check application, or extended plan check application, as applicable, has expired, the applicant shall be required to pay a new full plan check fee."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.110 Amendment - Section 105.5 - Expiration.¶
Section 105.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"Section 105.5 - Permit Expiration, Extension and Renewal. Every permit issued shall become invalid and expire if the work on the site authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months after issuance of the permit, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and shall demonstrate justifiable cause for the requested extension. Extensions will only be granted prior to the expiration of the permit. Extensions will not be approved until all applicable fees have been paid to the City of Corona.
Renewal: When a permit has expired, work cannot be recommenced prior to renewing the permit or obtaining a new permit. Requests to renew an expired permit shall be submitted to the Building Official, in writing on the City of Corona application form, shall demonstrate justifiable cause and shall be subject to the approval of the Building Official. If approved by the Building Official the fee for the renewed permit shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work and provided further that the request to renew the expired permit is submitted within one year of the date the permit, or extended permit, as applicable, has expired. To renew a permit more than one year after the permit has expired, the applicant shall be required to pay a new full permit fee."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.120 Amendment - Section 105.6 - Suspension or Revocation.¶
Section 105.6 is amended by adding the following paragraphs to the end of the section to read as follows:
"The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code if construction noise is generated between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., Monday through Saturday and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays and Federal Holidays. Construction noise is defined as noise which is disturbing, excessive, or offensive and constitutes a nuisance involving discomfort or annoyance to persons of normal sensitivity residing in the area, which is generated by the use of any tools, machinery or equipment used in connection with construction operations.
The Building Official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code if dust is generated in excess of local, state or federal standards or conditions of project approval."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.130 Amendment - Section 105.7 - Placement of permit.¶
Section 105.7 is amended by adding the following to the end of the section to read as follows:
"The required permits and approved plans shall be maintained in good condition and be posted or otherwise made available such as to allow the building official to conveniently make the required entries regarding the inspection of work."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.140 Addition - Section 105.8 - Transferability.¶
Section 105 is amended by adding the following subsection 105.8 thereto to read as follows:
"105.8 Transferability. No permit issued pursuant to Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code shall be transferable to any other person or apply to any location other than that stated in the permit."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.150 Amendment - Section 109.4 - Work commencing before permit issuance.¶
Section 109.4 is amended by adding the following paragraphs to the end of the section to read as follows:
"Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be determined by the currently adopted fee schedule and shall not be less than the actual costs as determined by the Building Official."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.160 Amendment - Section 109.6 - Refunds.¶
Section 109.6 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit inspection fee paid when no work has been started under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee is paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is started.
The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on a written request for refund submitted by the original applicant or original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of the fee payment."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.170 Addition - Sections 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 - Inspections.¶
Section 110.3 is amended by adding the following subsections 110.3.3.1 and 110.3.6.1 thereto to read as follows:
"110.3.3.1. Roof Sheathing and Shear Inspection. Roof sheathing and shear inspections shall be performed after roof sheathing and all structural shear panels or walls are in place and secured by nailing or other approved methods.
110.3.6.1. Plaster Inspection. Plaster inspections shall be performed after the application of the scratch coat."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.180 Addition-Section 110.7 - Reinspection.¶
Section 110 is amended by adding subsection 110.7 thereto to read as follows:
"110.7 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections previously called for are not made. The amount of the fee shall be the minimum building inspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record permit card is not posted or otherwise available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from the plans requiring the approval of the building official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall pay the reinspection fee as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.
Chapter 1.14 of the Corona Municipal Code shall also apply to Title 15."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.185 Amendment - Section 111.1 - Change of occupancy.¶
The exception to section 111.1 is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025.)
15.02.190 Amendment - Section 111.2 - Certificate issued.¶
Section 111.2 is amended by adding the following sentence at the beginning of the section to read as follows:
"111.2 Certificate issued. A Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued until all applicable fees have been paid to the City of Corona."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
15.02.192 Amendment - Section 112.3 - Authority to disconnect service utilities.¶
Section 112.3 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"112.3 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The building official shall have the authority to authorize disconnection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 101.4 as follows:
- In case of emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property; or
- Where such utility connection has been made without the approval required by Section 112.1 or 112.2; or
- When a structure, building or property is in violation of Section 111; or
When the continued use of utilities creates or contributes to the existence of a public nuisance as defined in Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.56; or
When the disconnection of utility service is required by a court ordered action to abate a public nuisance; or
When the approved duration for the temporary connection to utilities or temporary occupancy per sections 108, 111 or 112 has expired or been terminated, or the conditions of approval imposed in connection with the approval of such temporary connection or temporary occupancy have been violated.
The building official shall notify the serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. IF not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant of the building, structure or service system shall be notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019.)
15.02.195 Amendment - Section 113 - Board of appeals.¶
Section 113 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
"SECTION 113
APPEALS PROCESS
113.1 General. Orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code may be appealed pursuant to the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.09 of the Corona Municipal Code, unless specified otherwise in Division 1 of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code or Chapter 8-1 of the California Historical Building Code, based on the type of building for which the matter is being appealed.
113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The hearing officer shall have no authority to waive requirements of this code."
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013.)
15.02.200 Violation - Penalty.¶
(A) No person, firm, partnership, association or corporation shall violate any provisions of this chapter and any provisions of the codes, rules or regulations adopted in this Title 15 of the Corona Municipal Code.
(B) Any person, firm, partnership, association or corporation violating any of the provisions adopted in this title by reference, shall be guilty of an infraction, except where otherwise provided in this Title 15. Any person violating a stop work order issued pursuant to the 2025 California Building Code, Chapter 1 Division II Section 115, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person who continues to occupy or any person who enters a structure which has been posted "unsafe" by the Building Official pursuant to the 2025 California Building Code Section 116 or Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.56, or any person who enters or occupies a structure which has been posted "Unsafe" or "Restricted Use" pursuant to Corona Municipal Code Chapter 15.54, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(C) Every person, firm, association or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter or provisions of the codes, rules or regulations adopted in this chapter by reference is guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which the violation continues and shall be punishable thereof as provided in Chapter 15.70 of the Corona Municipal Code.
(D) It is unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, corporation, association or joint venture, either as owner, architect, contractor, artisan or otherwise, to do or to cause or permit to be done any work, as described in the California Building Standards Code as adopted by reference in this Title 15 in such a manner that such work does not conform to all the provisions of this Title 15 and the provisions of said California Building Standards Code, as so adopted by reference.
(Ord. 3421 § 2 (part), 2025; Ord. 3357 § 2 (part), 2022; Ord. 3306 § 2 (part), 2019; Ord. 3251 § 2 (part), 2016; Ord. 3159 § 2 (part), 2013; Ord. 3059 § 2 (part), 2010.)
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