Sec. 110.02.140. - Violations.

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(a)

Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by Codes listed in section 110.02.010.D, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this title.

(b)

Notice of Violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the codes. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

(c)

Prosecution of Violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly, the Building Official is authorized to request the City Attorney to institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto.

(d)

Violation-Penalties. Any person who violates any provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. The payment of citations or penalties shall not be exempt from compliance with this title.

No person shall own, use, occupy, or maintain an unpermitted structure or system. For purposes of this Chapter, "unpermitted structure or system" shall be defined as any building or structure, electrical system, plumbing system, or mechanical system or portion thereof, that was erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, connected, converted, demolished, or equipped, at any point in time by any person, without the required permit(s) having first been obtained from the Building Official or with a valid permit as issued by the Building Official which subsequently expired and became null and void.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 2, 1-11-2023)

Sec. 110.02.150. - Stop work order.

(a)

Authority. Whenever the Building Official finds any work regulated by provisions of this title being performed in a manner either contrary to the provisions of this title or dangerous or unsafe, the Building Official is authorized to issue a stop work order.

(b)

Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or to the owner's authorized agent, or to the person doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order, and the conditions under which the cited work will be permitted to resume.

(c)

Unlawful Continuance. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.

(Ord. No. 23-12, § 2, 1-11-2023)

Sec. 110.02.160. - Unsafe structures and equipment.

(a)

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 the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.

(b)

Record. The Building Official shall 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.

(c)

Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the Building Official shall serve on the owner, agent or person in control of the structure a written notice 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 demolished within a stipulated time. Such notice shall require the person thus notified to declare immediately to the Building Official acceptance or rejection of the terms of the order.

(d)

Method of Service. Such notice shall be deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (1) delivered to the owner personally; (2) sent by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address with the return receipt requested; or (3) delivered in any other manner as prescribed by law. 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.

(e)

Restoration. The structure or equipment determined to be unsafe by the Building Official is permitted to 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. 23-12, § 2, 1-11-2023)

CHAPTER 110.04. - BUILDING CODE[[3]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 25-15, § 2, adopted November 12, 2025, effective January 1, 2026, repealed the former Ch. 110.04, §§ 110.04.010—110.04.310, and enacted a new ch. 110.04 as set out herein. The former ch. 110.04 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 23-10, § 2, adopted Jan. 11, 2023. Formerly, Ord. No. 23-10, § 2, adopted January 11, 2023, repealed the former ch. 110.04, §§ 110.04.010—110.04.060, and enacted a new ch. 110.04 as set out herein. The former ch. 110.04 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2010-08, § 2, adopted Jan. 12, 2011; Ord. No. 2019-11, § 2, adopted Dec. 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.04.010. - Adoption by reference of California Building Code.

Chapters 2-35 and Appendices G (Flood-Resistant Construction), H (Signs), and I (Patio Covers) of the 2025 California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and are hereby established as the "Eastvale Building Code." A copy of the 2025 California Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 25-15, § 2, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.05. - RESIDENTIAL CODE[[4]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 25-15, § 3, adopted November 12, 2025, repealed ch. 110.05, §§ 110.05.010— 110.05.240 in its entirety, and replaced it with § 110.05.010, as herein set out. The former ch. 110.05 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 23-04, § 2, adopted Jan. 11, 2023. Formerly, Ord. No. 23-04, § 2, adopted January 11, 2023, repealed the former ch. 110.05, § 110.05.010, and enacted a new ch. 110.05 as set out herein. The former ch. 110.05 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2010-08, § 2, 1-12-2011; Ord. No. 2019-11, § 3, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.05.010. - Adoption by reference of California Residential Code.

Chapters 2-10 and 44 and Appendices BF (Patio Covers), BG (Sound Transmission), BB (Tiny Homes), and Cl (Swimming Pool Safety Act) of the 2025 California Residential Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5) as adopted by the California Building Standards

Commission are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and are hereby established as the "Eastvale Residential Code." A copy of the 2025 California Residential Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 25-15, § 3, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.06. - GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE[[5]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-05, § 1, adopted January 11, 2023, amended ch. 110.06 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.06 § 110.06.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2010-08, § 2, adopted January 12, 2011; Ord. No. 2019-11, § 4, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.06.010. - Adoption by reference of California Green Building Standards Code.

The 2025 California Green Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety, excluding any Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the "Eastvale Green Building Code." A copy of the 2025 California Green Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-05, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 4, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.07. - HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE[[6]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-07, § adopted January 11, 2023, amended ch. 110.07 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.07 § 110.07.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2019-11, § 10, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.07.010 - Adoption by reference of California Historical Building Code.

The 2025 California Historical Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety, excluding any Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the

"Eastvale Historical Building Code." A copy of the 2025 California Historical Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-07, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 5, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.08. - ELECTRICAL CODE[[7]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-08, § adopted January 11, 2023, amended ch. 110.08 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.08 §§ 110.08.010, 110.08.020, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2010-08, § 2, adopted January 12, 2011; Ord. No. 2019-11, § 6, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.08.010. - Adoption by Reference of California Electrical Code.

Chapters 1-9 and Annexes Band C of the 2025 California Electrical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and are hereby established as the "Eastvale Electrical Code." A copy of the 2025 California Electrical Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-08, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 6, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.09 - ENERGY CODE[[8]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-06, § adopted January 11, 2023, amended ch. 110.09 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.09 § 110.09.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2019-11, § 7, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.09.010. - Adoption by reference of California Energy Code.

The 2025 California Energy Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety, excluding any Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the "Eastvale Energy Code." A copy of the 2025 California Energy Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-06, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 7, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.12. - MECHANICAL CODE[[9]]

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Editor's note— (Ord. No. 23-03, § 1, adopted January 11, 2023 amended ch. 110.12 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.12 § 110.12.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2010-08, § 2, adopted January 12, 2011; Ord. No. 2019-11, § 8, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.12.010. - Adoption by reference of California Mechanical Code.

Chapters 2-17 of the 2025 California Mechanical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and are hereby established as the "Eastvale Mechanical Code." A copy of the 2025 California Mechanical Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-03, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 8, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.16. - PLUMBING CODE[[10]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-02, § 1, 1-11-2023, amended ch. 110.16 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.16 § 110.16.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 201008, § 2, adopted January 12, 2011; Ord. No. 2019-11, § 9, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.16.010. - Adoption by reference of California Plumbing Code.

Chapters 2-17 and Appendices B-D, G-I, K, and R of the 2025 California Plumbing Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and are hereby established as the "Eastvale Plumbing Code." A copy of the 2025 California Plumbing Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-02, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 9, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.17. - REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE[[11]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-09, § adopted January 11, 2023, amended ch. 110.17 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.17 § 110.17.010, pertained to Adoption of Referenced Standards code, and derived from Ord. No. 2019-11, § 10, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.17.010. - Adoption by Reference of California Referenced Standards Code.

The 2025 California Referenced Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 12) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety, excluding any Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the "Eastvale Referenced Standards Code." A copy of the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-09, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 10, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.18. - HOUSING CODE

Sec. 110.18.010. - Housing code adopted by reference.

(a)

Except as hereinafter modified or changed, the 1997 Uniform Housing Code published by the International Conference of Building Officials and adopted as referenced in the State Housing Law, title 25, of the California Code of Regulations, division 1, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this Code of Ordinances.

(b)

A copy of said Uniform Housing Code, shall be on file in the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. No. 2010-08, § 2, 1-12-2011)

CHAPTER 110.19. - EXISTING BUILDING CODE[[12]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-01, § 1, adopted January 11, 2023, amended ch. 110.19 in its entirety to read as herein set out. Former ch. 110.19 § 110.19.010, pertained to similar subject matter, and derived from Ord. No. 2019-11, § 11, adopted December 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.19.010. - Adoption by reference of California Existing Building Code.

The 2025 California Existing Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10) as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety, excluding any Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the "Eastvale Existing Building Code." A copy of the 2025 California Existing Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

lding Standards Commission is hereby adopted by reference in its entirety, excluding any Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as the "Eastvale Existing Building Code." A copy of the 2025 California Existing Building Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-01, § 1, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 11, 11-12-2025)

CHAPTER 110.20. - FIRE CODE[[13]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 23-11, § 2, adopted January 11, 2023, repealed the former ch. 110.20, §§ 110.20.010—110.20.030, and enacted a new ch. 110.20 as set out herein. The former ch. 110.20 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 2011-04, §§ 1, 2, adopted Jan. 26, 2011; Ord. No. 2013-16, § 3, 12-12-2013; Ord. No. 2016-12, § 3, adopted Jan. 11, 2017; Ord. No. 2019-12, § 3, adopted Dec. 11, 2019.

Sec. 110.20.010. - Findings and adoption of the California Fire Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter 110.20, the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9) as adopted by the California State Fire Marshall is hereby adopted by reference, together with all Appendices thereto, as if fully set forth herein and shall constitute and is hereby established as the "Eastvale Fire Code." In addition, the following provisions published in 2025 California Fire Code but not adopted by the State Fire Marshall are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein - Chapter 1, Division II except that Section 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted; Chapters 3 and 25 are adopted; and Sections 503,510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted. A copy of the 2025 California Fire Code is on file in the Building and Safety Division and the Office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 23-11, § 2, 1-11-2023; Ord. No. 25-15, § 12, 11-12-2025)

Sec. 110.20.020. - Amendments to the Fire Code.

The Eastvale Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 110.20.010 is hereby amended as follows:

Section 101.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence, or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:

102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:

  1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply, including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access, and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.

  2. Administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.

  3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.

A new Section 102.13.1 is added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Eastvale Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.

A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:

104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy and Fire Department.

  1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the City of Eastvale City Council.

  2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chie, Chief Deputy, or their designee's, direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of the City of Eastvale pertaining to the following:

2.1. The prevention of fires.

2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.

2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.

2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.

2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.

2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.