Chapter 710-2 — ADOPTION

710-2.002 Adoption.

(a)

The mechanical code of the city is the 2019 California Mechanical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4), as set forth in Title 7, Division 710 of the Contra Costa County Code.

(b)

The 2019 California Mechanical Code, set forth in Title 7, Division 710 of the Contra Costa County Code, is adopted by this reference as though fully set forth in this division.

(c)

At least one copy of this mechanical code is now on file with the office of the city clerk, and the other requirements of Government Code section 50022.6 have been and shall be complied with.

(d)

The provisions of the mechanical code of the City are controlling and enforceable within the county.

(Ord. 570 § 9, 2008: Ord. 537 § 3, 2003; Ord. No. 600, §§ 9, 10, 6-25-2012)

(Ord. No. 630, § 8, 1-8-2018; Ord. No. 677, § 9, 5-26-2020)

(a)

It is unlawful for a person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish equipment, use, or occupy or maintain a building or structure in violation of a provision of Ordinance No. 677 and the California Codes adopted by reference by this chapter.

(b)

A violation of subsection (a) is an infraction punishable by a fine of $100.00 for a first violation, $500.00 for a second violation within one year and $1,000.00 for each additional violation within one year. Thereafter, fines may be enforced to the maximum amount allowed by state law.

(c)

In place of the penalty provided in subsection (b), a violation is punishable by an administrative fine in the amount of $100.00 for a first violation, $500.00 for a second violation within one year, and $1,000.00 for each additional violation within one year. Hereafter, fines may be revised as allowed by state law.

(d)

Each day during which an offense exists is a separate offense.

(Ord. 570 § 10, 2008: Ord. 537 § 4, 2003; Ord. No. 630, § 9, 1-8-2018; Ord. No. 677, § 10, 5-26-2020)

Ordinance No. 630 and all ordinances adopting a previous edition of the Uniform Codes or California Codes that are adopted by this chapter are superseded and repealed. However, neither the adoption of Ordinance No. 677 nor the repeal of any other ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any penalty or the enforcement provisions applicable to any violation thereof.

(Ord. 570 § 11, 2008)

(Ord. No. 600, § 11, 6-25-2012; Ord. No. 630, § 10, 1-8-2018; Ord. No. 677, § 11, 5-26-2020)