Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 10 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Laguna Woods Municipal Code Ch. 10.05 Automated External Defibrillators
Laguna Woods Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Laguna Woods
Cite as: Laguna Woods Municipal Code Chapter 10.05 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 10.05.010. - Purpose and intent.¶
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to regulate the placement of automated external defibrillators, consistent with California Health and Safety Code Section 19300.
(Ord. No. 21-01, § 3, 2-17-2021)
Sec. 10.05.020. - Definitions.¶
For purposes of this chapter only, the following definitions shall apply:
(05) Automated external defibrillator or AED shall have the same meaning as set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 1797.196.
(10) Renovated shall mean a structure that is subject to any of the following:
(a) $100,000 or more of building renovations in one calendar year.
(b) $100,000 or more of tenant improvements in one calendar year.
(c) Any tenant improvement for places of assembly including, but not limited to, auditoriums, performing arts theaters, and movie theaters.
(Ord. No. 21-01, § 3, 2-17-2021)
Sec. 10.05.030. - Improvements requiring AEDs.¶
The following structures [as each group is defined in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 301.1) of Part 2, the California Building Code, of Title 24, the California Building Standards Code, of the California Code of Regulations], when newly constructed or renovated, shall have an AED on the premises conforming to the requirements set forth in California Health and Safety Code Section 1797.196. Such AED shall be on the premises prior to the City's issuance of a certificate of occupancy or building permit final inspection approval, whichever is later, and shall remain on the premises at all times thereafter in a manner conforming to California Health and Safety Code Section 1797.196.
STRUCTURES WHERE AN AED IS REQUIRED
| Structure | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Group A assembly buildings | Greater than 300 |
| Group B business buildings | 200 or more |
| Group E educational buildings | 200 or more |
| Group F factory buildings | 200 or more |
| Group I institutional buildings | 200 or more |
| Group M mercantile buildings | 200 or more |
| Group R residential buildings, excluding single-family and multifamily dwelling units | 200 or more |
(Ord. No. 21-01, § 3, 2-17-2021)
Sec. 10.05.040. - Exemptions.¶
This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) Structures that are vacant or under construction or renovation, except as may be required to comply with Section 10.05.030.
(2) Health facilities licensed under subdivision (a), (b), (c), or (f) of California Health and Safety Code Section 1250.
(3) Structures that are owned or operated by any local government entity.
(4) Structures with an existing AED in the common area of the structure.
(Ord. No. 21-01, § 3, 2-17-2021)
Secs. 10.05.050—10.05.160. - Reserved.¶
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