Monterey Park Municipal Code Ch. 16.01 Adoption of Technical Building Codes and Administrative Provisions

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following codes are adopted by reference:

(1) The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes I and II as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2;

(2) The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5;

(3) The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3;

(4) The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4;

(5) The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5;

(6) The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6;

(7) The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7;

(8) The California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8;

(9) The California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 10;

(10) The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11;

(11) The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, as published at the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12;

(b) In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 18942, one copy of the above-referenced codes will remain on file in the office of the city clerk.

(Ord. 2080 § 4, 2010; Ord. 2102 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2103 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2140 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2165 § 3, 2019; Ord. 2224 § 3, 2022; Ord. 2271, 12/3/2025)

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this title. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter have the meanings set forth in the applicable code as set forth in the California Code of Regulations Title 24. If the definition of any term contained in this title conflicts with the definition of the same term in the applicable code, then the definition contained in this title governs.

"Building and safety division"

means the building division, public works department of the city of Monterey Park.

"Code" or "codes"

means the applicable version of the codes adopted by reference in this title.

"Health office"

means the Los Angeles County department of health services.

(Ord. 2080 § 4, 2010; Ord. 2102 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2103 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2140 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2165 § 3, 2019; Ord. 2224 § 4, 2022)

In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the codes and this title, this title will govern.

(Ord. 2080 § 4, 2010; Ord. 2102 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2103 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2140 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2165 § 3, 2019)

Add Chapter 1, Administrative Provisions to read as follows:

**Editor's Note-**Chapter 1 of the Administrative Provisions is included as an attachment to this title.

(Ord. 2080 § 4, 2010; Ord. 2082 § 3, 2011; Ord. 2102 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2103 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2140 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2158 § 3, 2019; Ord. 2165 § 3, 2019; Ord. 2196 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2224 § 5, 2022; Ord. 2250, 10/16/2024)