Los Angeles Municipal Code Div. 2 Definitions

Section

• 95.200.0 Basic Provisions.

• 95.203.0 A.

• 95.204.0 B.

• 95.205.0 C.

• 95.206.0 D.

• 95.207.0 E.

• 95.208.0 F.

• 95.209.0 G.

• 95.210.0 H.

• 95.211.0 I.

• 95.212.0 J.

• 95.213.0 K.

• 95.214.0 L.

• 95.215.0 M.

• 95.216.0 N.

• 95.217.0 O.

• 95.219.0 Q.

• 95.220.0 R.

• 95.221.0 S.

• 95.222.0 T.

• 95.223.0 U.

• 95.224.0 V.

• 95.225.0 W.

• 95.226.0 X.

• 95.227.0 Y.

• 95.228.0 Z.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Chapter 2 of the California Mechanical Code (CMC) is adopted by reference with the following exceptions: CMC Sections 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 215, 217, 219 and 221 are not adopted and, in lieu, Los Angeles Mechanical Code Sections 95.203, 95.204, 95.205, 95.206, 95.207, 95.208, 95.215, 95.217, 95.219, and 95.221 are added as provided in this article.

(Repealed by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

(Repealed by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 203.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted:

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION

The following definitions are added:

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY. The Superintendent of Building or an authorized agent.

APPLICANT. The person signing the application and paying the fees.

APPRENTICE. A person who is enrolled in an apprenticeship program approved by the Department of Industrial Relations of the State of California.

AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 204.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted:

BUILDING CODE

The following definitions are added:

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

BUILDING CODE. The City of Los Angeles Building Code, set forth in Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 205.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference and the following definitions are added:

CENTRAL COOLING PLANT OR COOLING PLANT. Environmental cooling equipment installed in a manner to supply cold by means of ducts or pipes to areas other than the room or space in which the equipment is located.

CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION. A Certificate of Qualification as a maintenance supervisor or air balancer as issued by the Department.

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION. A Maintenance Certificate of Registration as issued by the Department.

COMPRESSOR, COMFORT-COOLING. A compressor, which is a portion of a comfort-cooling system or a comfort-cooling unit.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 206.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted:

DEPARTMENT

The following definition is added:

DEPARTMENT. The Department of Building and Safety of the City of Los Angeles.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 207.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted:

ELECTRICAL CODE

The following definition is added:

ELECTRICAL CODE. The City of Los Angeles Electrical Code, set forth in Article 3, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 208.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted.

FIRE CODE

The following definition is added:

FIRE CODE. The City of Los Angeles Fire Code, set forth in Article 7, Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 209.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 210.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 211.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 212.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 213.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 214.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 215.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference. The following definitions are added:

MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION. A certificate issued to the owner or occupant of specified premises for the sole purpose of adding to, altering, maintaining or repairing existing heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, or refrigeration equipment on the premises.

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR. Comfort heating and cooling maintenance supervisor or a refrigeration maintenance supervisor.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 216.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 217.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted.

OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION

The following definition is added:

OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. Classifications are defined in the Los Angeles Building Code at Article 1, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

(Repealed by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 219.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference, except that the CMC definition of the following term is not adopted:

QUALIFIED

The following definition is added:

QUALIFIED INSTALLER is:

(A) A person who holds a valid contractor's license in the proper classification issued by the State of California; or

(B) A person who holds a valid Maintenance Certificate of Registration issued pursuant to the provisions of this Code; or

(C) A person who is the owner of a single- family dwelling and has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Department their qualifications to satisfactorily perform mechanical work in the dwelling which is occupied by the owner, and their accessory buildings, provided that all of the following conditions are met: (Amended by Ord. No. 185,198, Eff. 11/22/17.)

(1) The work is performed prior to sale of the dwelling.

(2) The homeowner has actually resided in the residence for the 12 months prior to completion of the work.

(3) The homeowner has not availed themself of this exemption on more than two structures during any three-year period; or

(D) A person who is employed by a governmental agency that is required to comply with the provisions of this Code, and who is qualified, as determined by the Department, to supervise or control any work regulated by this Code.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 220.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 221.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference with the following additions:

SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING. The Superintendent of Building is the General Manager of the Department of Building and Safety.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 222.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 223.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 224.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 225.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 226.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 227.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.

(Amended by Ord. No. 187,719, Eff. 1/23/23.)

Section 228.0 of the CMC is adopted by reference.