SEC. 98.0102. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ARTICLE.

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to supplement the specific provisions of Chapter IX and other applicable portions of the LAMC concerning the administration of all ordinances, laws and regulations under the jurisdiction of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners or the Department. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

(b) Scope. The provisions of this article insofar as they are substantially the same as existing ordinances relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuation of those ordinances.

(Added by Ord. No. 182,330, Eff. 1/14/13.)

(a) Grant of Authority. The Los Angeles City Council hereby grants the power and duty to enforce all ordinances and laws applicable to the following specified types of work projects as related to the construction, alteration, repair and demolition, or removal of buildings or structures, and to the installation, alteration, repair, use and operation of all heating, plumbing, lighting, ventilating, refrigerating, electrical and mechanical appliances and equipment within the Harbor District currently within the Department of Building and Safety to the Harbor Department; provided, however, that said grant is effective only with respect to the following types of projects within the Harbor District.

(1) All work within the automated portion of an Automated Container Terminal. An Automated Container Terminal is defined as a fenced in facility within the Harbor District that moves, sorts, or stores ocean going containers through the use of remotely or automatically controlled container handling equipment, to or from vessels, rail cars, trucks, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs), shuttle carriers or other container movers;

(2) Cranes and Terminal Cargo Handling Equipment (self-propelled or electrified);

(3) Electrical Power Cables and their associated plug connectors for Cranes and Terminal Cargo Handling Equipment;

(4) Heavy duty pavement for storage (non-building);

(5) Earthwork and Terminal Grading and paving (non-building or non-structure);

(6) Stone Columns, Deep Dynamic Compaction, Jet Grouting and other ground improvements for seawall, dike, wharf and terminal when associated with nonbuildings or non-structure;

(7) Non-electrical installation for Wharves and Utility Systems for Wharves;

(8) Floating docks (non-electrical installation only);

(9) Storm drains (non-building) installations on Harbor property that are designed and installed per the City of Los Angeles Public Works guidelines and comply with all City and State ordinances related to storm water (such as SUSAMP, LID and PMP) required by the Department of Public works or other City and State agencies;

(10) Sewers main installations on Harbor property that are designed and installed per the City of Los Angeles Public Works guidelines; and

(11) Dikes, dolphins, navigation aids, channel crossings, dredging, reclaimed landfills and any improvements under the jurisdiction or permit authority of the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

(b) Collection for Services Rendered. Effective upon the grant of authority provided for in Subsection (a), above, the Harbor Department is authorized to collect all fees, charges, costs, fines or penalties which are applicable to enforcement of those same ordinances and laws pursuant to this Code.

SEC. 98.0103. DEFINITIONS.

(a) General. For the purpose of this article, certain words and terms are defined as follows: (Amended by Ord. No. 147,576, Eff. 9/15/75, Oper. 1/15/76.)

BOARD. The Board of Building and Safety Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles.

BOARD OF EXAMINERS. Any examining board regularly appointed by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners or the Superintendent. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

CODE. Los Angeles Municipal Code.

DEPARTMENT. The Department of Building and Safety.

E-PERMITS. Any Express Permits issued via facsimile or Internet. (Added by Ord. No. 174,610, Eff. 7/7/02.)

EXAMINER. A member of an examining board as hereinafter provided for, or any person designated by the Board or the Superintendent to conduct any hearing provided for in this article. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

EXPRESS PERMITS. Any Building, Electrical, Mechanical or Plumbing permits that do not require plans pursuant to LAMC Paragraph 91.106.3.2.2. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

LICENSE. A certificate, registration, license, authority or approval given or issued by the Department pursuant to the provisions of this Code. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

LICENSEE. The holder of any license as the word ‘license” is defined in this article.

PARTY. Includes the Board, the Department, the respondent, and any other person who has an interest or estate in a proceeding under this article.

PERMIT. An approved application for the inspection of any work accomplished on or in buildings, structures or sites regulated by Chapter IX of the LAMC, but shall not include an application for inspection to obtain a Certificate of Inspection and Permit to Operate. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

PLAN CHECK. The review of plans, specifications, and/or details required as condition prior to the issuance of a permit.

PROCEEDING. Any process relative to a hearing as provided in this article. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

RESPONDENT. Any person against whom an accusation is filed pursuant to this article.

SLIGHT MODIFICATION. A waiver, granted by the Superintendent of Building or the Board, of the strict requirements of the provisions of Chapter IX or Article 2, Chapter I, of the LAMC. (Amended by Ord. No. 185,587, Eff. 7/16/18.)

SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING OR SUPERINTENDENT. The General Manager of the Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles, or the General Manager’s duly authorized representative. (Amended by Ord. No. 139,419, Eff. 11/30/69.)

Where the word “ Examiner ” or “ Hearing Examiner ” appears hereinafter, the words “ Board of Examiners ” may be substituted.