SEC. 91.9112. VIOLATIONS – PENALTIES FOR DISREGARDING DEPARTMENT ORDERS.
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(Added by Ord. No. 169,341, Eff. 2/4/94.)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to maintain, use or occupy any building within the scope of this division which does not meet the minimum earthquake standards specified in this division.
Any person who violates or causes or permits another person to violate this provision is guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person includes an owner, lessor, sublessor, manager, or person in control of a building subject to this division. This term shall not include any person who is merely a tenant or other individual occupying any dwelling unit, efficiency dwelling unit, guest room or suite in a building. The legal owner of a building is that person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity whose name or title appears on the record with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office, as well as all successors or assignees of these persons.
EXCEPTION: This section shall not comply if alteration or repair work has commenced in order to bring the building into compliance with requirements of this division, and such work is proceeding in accordance with the time limits set forth in any order of the department or determination of the board.
TABLE NO. 91-A RATING CLASSIFICATIONS
Classification Occupant Load Essential N/A Group I 300 or more Group II 100 to 299 Group III 50 to 99 Group IV Less than 50
TABLE NO. 91-B TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLIANCE
Obtain Building Permit Commence Construction Complete Construction Within Within Within 365 days 545 days Three years
TABLE NO. 91-C SERVICE PRIORITIES
Rating Classification Minimum Time Period Before Service of Order Group I & Essential (Highest Priority) 30 days Group II 90 days Group III 240 days Group IV (Lowest Priority) 1 year
DIVISION 92 VOLUNTARY – EARTHQUAKE HAZARD REDUCTION IN EXISTING WOOD FRAME RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH WEAK CRIPPLE WALLS AND UNBOLTED SILL PLATES
(Division 92 Added by Ord. No. 171,259, Eff. 8/30/96.)
91.9201 General. 91.9202 Definitions. 91.9203 Structural Weaknesses. 91.9204 Strengthening Requirements. 91.9205 Quality Control.