Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 15 — BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
Lindsay Municipal Code § 15.04 Uniform Building And Related Codes
Lindsay Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Lindsay
Cite as: Lindsay Municipal Code § 15.04 · Text as of 2026-10-05
Editor's note— Ord. 541, § 1(A)—(K), adopted Mar. 25, 2014, repealed former Ch. 15.04, §§ 15.04.010—15.04.120, and enacted a new Ch. 15.04 as set out herein. Former Ch. 15.04 pertained to similar subject matter. For prior history, see Ordinance List.
15.04.010 Building Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is herein made, regulating the construction, erection, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, conversion, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of buildings in the City of Lindsay, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, together with the penalty herein set forth to be known as the Building Code complied by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., together with the following appendix Chapters A, B, C, D, F, G, H, I, K, L; the entire Chapter of California Part 8 Historical Building with Appendix A and the 2025 California Existing Building Code Part 10, thereto is hereby adopted and enacted by the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents know as the Building Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department), and shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours of the City of Lindsay.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(A), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.020 Mechanical Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is herein made regulating the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling and refrigeration systems, to be known and referred to as the 2025 California Mechanical Code is hereby adopted and enacted by the Council of the City of Lindsay as an ordinance of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, comma, paragraph, work, phrase, and clause in said code mentioned or referred to herein or herein were and each thereof was fully and specifically set forth herein. A copy of these documents know as the Mechanical Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department), and shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours of the City of Lindsay.
(Ord. 603, 2022; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(B), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.030 Plumbing Code¶
- That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is hereinafter made, regulating the business of plumbing, and the installation of plumbing fixtures and appliances, to be known and referred to as the 2025 California Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted and enacted by the Council of the City of Lindsay as an ordinance of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, comma, paragraph, work, phrase, and clause in said code mentioned or referred to herein or herein were and each thereof was fully and specifically set forth herein. A copy of these documents know as the Plumbing Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603, 2022; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, §§ 1(C), 1(D), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.040 Electrical Code¶
The 2025 Edition California Electrical Code, published by the California Building Standards Commission, including all amendments and appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City. This shall be the code for regulating and providing minimum standards for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare regarding the installation, alteration, addition, repair, relocation, replacements maintenance or use of electrical systems in the City of Lindsay and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees as hereinafter set forth and adopted by the governing body. A copy of these documents, known as the Electrical Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(E), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.050 Fire Code¶
There is hereby adopted by the Council of the City of Lindsay for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the California Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. being particularly the 2025 Edition thereof together with the following appendices thereto. A copy of these documents, known as the Fire Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(F), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.060 Energy Code¶
There is hereby adopted by the Council of the City of Lindsay for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the California Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, Inc. being particularly the 2025 Edition thereof together with the following appendices thereto. A copy of these documents, known as the Fire Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(K), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.070 Green Building Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 California Green Building Standards, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Green Building Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
( Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(H), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.080 Residential Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 California Residential Code, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Residential Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(I), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.090 Referenced Standards Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019;Ord. 541, § 1(J), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.120 Rename Penalty For Violation To California Administrative Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 Administrative Code, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Administrative Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 580, 2019; Ord. 541, § 1(K), 2014)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 558 on 1/10/2017 Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.130 Historical Building Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 Historical Building Code, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Historical Building Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.140 Existing Building Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 Existing Building Code, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
(Ord. 603; Ord. 580, 2019)
HISTORY Amended by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
15.04.150 Wildland-Urban Interface Code¶
That certain code in book form to which more particular reference is made, together with the amendments thereof, herein specifically set forth, known as the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, compiled by and adopted by the International Code Council, Inc., thereto is hereby adopted and enacted by the Council of the City of Lindsay, to all intents and purposes and to the same effect as if each and every sentence, paragraph, work and clause in said code mentioned are referred to herein or therein were fully and specifically set forth herein, with the exception of the penalty provision thereof. A copy of these documents, known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Lindsay, shall be on file in the office of the Building Official (City Services Department) of the City of Lindsay, and shall be available for inspection and review by the public during normal business hours.
HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 700 on 12/9/2025
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