Moorpark Municipal Code Ch. 15.04 Administrative Provisions

Except as hereinafter provided, Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference. Said Chapter 1, together with the 2025 California Administrative Code which is hereby adopted by reference, shall collectively constitute the Administrative Code of the city of Moorpark. A copy of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Chapter 1 shall be maintained in the office of the building official of the city of Moorpark and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 101.4.1 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances, and related accessories as covered by this code. These requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and commercial gas appliances and related accessories.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 101.4.2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the California Mechanical Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs, and replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and/or appurtenances, including ventilation, heating, cooling, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related systems.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 101.4.3 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions on the California Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 101.4.5 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

101.4.5 Fire Prevention. The provisions of the Ventura County Fire Code shall apply to matters affecting or relating to protection of structures, processes and premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling or use of structures, materials or devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises; and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire hazards in the structure or on the premises from occupancy or operation.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 104.8 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

104.8 Liability. Except as otherwise provided in any contract with the city, the building official, or the authorized representative of the building official charged with the enforcement of this code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of these duties. Any suit brought against the building official, agent or employee because of such act or omission performed by the building official, agent or employee in the enforcement of any provision of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

The provisions of this section shall apply if the building official or his or her authorized representatives are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the building official or his or her authorized representatives are acting under contract as agents of the jurisdiction. Such codes shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under this code.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 105.5 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, a new full permit fee shall be paid.

The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, an extension of time for a period of not more than 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause shall be demonstrated.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

Section 109.2 of the California Building Code is amended to read as follows:

109.2 Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in the latest resolution of the City Council of the city of Moorpark relating to permit fees.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

A new Section 109.7 is added to California Building Code to read as follows:

109.7 Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 107 of the California Building Code, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The plan review fee shall be as set forth in the latest resolution of the City Council of the City of Moorpark relating to plan review fees.

The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2 of the California Building Code and are in addition to the permit fees. Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the same rate as charged upon submittal of plans and specifications.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

The city manager may enter into mutual aid agreements for emergency building and safety services for the purpose of assuring adequate and effective response in the event of earthquake or other emergencies.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any land, building or structure, building service equipment, machine or equipment; or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code or the technical codes. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this code or the technical codes is committed, continued, or permitted.

B. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, deface, alter, or obstruct from view a posted notice of the building official or duly appointed representative when such notice constitutes a stop work order or a warning of substandard or hazardous conditions or prohibits or restricts the occupancy or use of a building, structure, or building service equipment regulated by this code or the technical codes.

C. Every violation of this code or any of the codes adopted by reference in this Title 15 shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

D. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.00 or by imprisonment for not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)

A. This section establishes standard placards to be used to indicate the condition of a structure for continued occupancy. This section further authorizes the building official and his or her authorized representatives to post the appropriate placard at each entry point to a building or structure upon completion of a safety assessment.

B. The provisions of this section are applicable to all buildings and structures of all occupancies regulated by the city of Moorpark. The city council may extend the provisions as necessary.

C. Safety assessment is a visual, non-destructive examination of a building or structure for the purpose of determining the condition for continued occupancy.

D. The following are verbal descriptions of the official jurisdiction placards to be used to designate the condition for continued occupancy of buildings or structures:

1. "INSPECTED-Lawful Occupancy Permitted" is to be posted on any building or structure wherein no apparent structural hazard has been found. This placard is not intended to mean that there is no damage to the building or structure.

2. "RESTRICTED USE" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged wherein the damage has resulted in some form of restriction to the continued occupancy. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered and will clearly and concisely note the restriction on continued occupancy.

3. "UNSAFE-Do Not Enter or Occupy" is to be posted on each building or structure that has been damaged such that continued occupancy poses a threat to life safety. Building or structures posted with this placard shall not be entered under any circumstances except as authorized in writing by the building official, or his or her authorized representative. Safety assessment teams shall be authorized to enter these buildings at any time. This placard is not to be used or considered as a demolition order. The individual who posts this placard will note in general terms the type of damage encountered.

E. The ordinance number of the ordinance codifying this chapter, the name of the jurisdiction, its address, and telephone number shall be permanently affixed to each placard.

F. Once it has been attached to a building or structure, a placard is not to be removed, altered or covered until done so by the building official or an authorized representative of the building official. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to alter, remove, cover or deface a placard unless authorized pursuant to this section.

(Ord. 530, 12/3/2025)