Corte Madera Municipal Code Ch. 15.05 Electrical Code

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 1048, § 5, adopted October 21, 2025, repealed the former Ch. 15.05, §§ 15.05.010—15.05.100, and enacted a new Ch. 15.05 as set out herein. The former Ch. 15.05 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 990, § 3, adopted Dec. 3, 2019 and Ord. No. 1022, § 3, adopted Nov. 15, 2022.

The 2025 California Electrical Code, known as Part 3, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, including all tables and Annexes A and B, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this chapter except as modified by the following sections of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.3, Conditions, is added as follows:

89.108.9.3 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, are deemed an unsafe condition. Any structure that contains an unsafe condition may be deemed by the building official to be an unsafe structure. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the building official deems necessary and in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry is deemed unsafe.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.4, Record, is added as follows:

89.108.9.4 Record. The building official may cause a report to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe condition.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.5, Notice and Order, is added as follows:

89.108.9.5 Notice and Order. If an unsafe condition is found, the building official may serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure, a written notice and order that describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be vacated or demolished within a stipulated time.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.6, Method of Service, is added as follows:

89.108.9.6 Method of Service. Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the owner personally or (b) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested. If the certified or registered letter is returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.7, Restoration, is added as follows:

89.108.9.7 Restoration. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the building official may be restored to a safe condition. To the extent that repairs, alterations or additions are made or a change of occupancy occurs during the restoration of the structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of occupancy shall comply with the requirements of the California Existing Building Code.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.8, Nuisance Proceedings, is added as follows:

89.108.9.8 Nuisance Proceedings. When the building official has inspected, or caused to be inspected, any structure or equipment and has found and determined that such structure or equipment is unsafe, such structure or equipment shall be considered a nuisance and the building official may commence proceedings to cause the repair, vacation or demolition of the building or equipment pursuant to this code and/or the provisions of Chapter 9.04 of the Corte Madera Municipal Code. An order to abate a nuisance may not be appealed under Title 15 of the Corte Madera Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

Section 89.108.9.9, Staying of Order, is added as follows:

89.108.9.9 Staying of Order. Except as otherwise provided by this paragraph, if the owner fails to take those actions required by the building official in the notice and order, the building official shall not compel the owner to take such action until such time as the Town Council or a court with proper jurisdiction orders the nuisance to be abated. An order to vacate the building or structure in the notice and order shall be exempt from the provisions of this paragraph and is enforceable upon proper service being made under the provisions of Section 89.108.9.6.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

(a) Any person who commits a violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter, including those that have been adopted by reference herein, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, imprisonment for six months, or both.

(b) Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter, including those that have been adopted by reference herein, shall be subject to administrative citation and fines as set forth in Chapter 9.05 of Title 9 of this code.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)

By adoption of this chapter the Town Council does not intend to create, establish, or impose any mandatory duty or liability on the part of the town, its officers, employees or any other person acting on its behalf, notwithstanding the use of "shall", "will", "must", or similar terms within this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1048, § 5, 10-21-2025)