Chapter 15.32 — ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

§ 15.32.010. Title.¶

§ 15.32.010.1. Scope.¶

§ 15.32.010.2. Appendices.¶

§ 15.32.010.3. Intent.¶

§ 15.32.010.4. Referenced codes.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.1. Building Code.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.2. Residential Code.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.3. Fire prevention.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.4. Plumbing Code.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.5. Electrical Code.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.6. Mechanical Code.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.7. Energy Code.¶

§ 15.32.010.4.8. Green Building Standards Code.¶

§ 15.32.020. General.¶

§ 15.32.020.1. Other laws.¶

§ 15.32.020.2. Application of references.¶

§ 15.32.020.3. Referenced codes and standards.¶

§ 15.32.020.4. Partial invalidity.¶

§ 15.32.020.5. Existing structures.¶

§ 15.32.020.6. Reconstruction.¶

§ 15.32.020.7. Floor and roof design loads.¶

§ 15.32.030. Building and Safety Division.¶

§ 15.32.030.1. Deputies.¶

§ 15.32.040. Duties and powers of Building Official.¶

§ 15.32.040.2. Applications and permits.¶

§ 15.32.040.3. Notices and orders.¶

§ 15.32.040.4. Inspections.¶

§ 15.32.040.5. Identification.¶

§ 15.32.040.6. Right of entry.¶

§ 15.32.040.7. Department records.¶

§ 15.32.040.8. Liability.¶

§ 15.32.040.9. Approved materials and equipment.¶

§ 15.32.040.10. Used materials and equipment.¶

§ 15.32.040.11. Modifications.¶

§ 15.32.040.12. Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.¶

§ 15.32.040.12.1. Evaluation reports.¶

§ 15.32.040.12.2. Tests.¶

§ 15.32.050. Permits.¶

§ 15.32.050.1. Work exempt from permit.¶

§ 15.32.050.2. Emergency repairs.¶

§ 15.32.050.2.1. Repairs.¶

§ 15.32.050.2.2. Public service agencies.¶

§ 15.32.050.3. Application for permit.¶

§ 15.32.050.3.1. Action on application.¶

§ 15.32.050.3.2. Time limitation of application.¶

§ 15.32.050.4. Permit issuance.¶

§ 15.32.050.5. Retention of plans.¶

§ 15.32.050.6. Validity of permit.¶

§ 15.32.050.7. Expiration.¶

§ 15.32.050.7.1. Requesting extension of an unexpired permit.¶

§ 15.32.050.7.2. Requesting reactivation of an expired permit.¶

§ 15.32.050.7.3. Reserved.¶

§ 15.32.050.8. Change of contractor or of ownership.¶

§ 15.32.050.9. Suspension or revocation.¶

§ 15.32.050.10. Placement of permit.¶

§ 15.32.060. Construction documents.¶

§ 15.32.060.1. Information on construction documents.¶

§ 15.32.060.1.1. Structural elements.¶

§ 15.32.060.1.2. Fire protection system shop drawings.¶

§ 15.32.060.1.3. Means of egress.¶

§ 15.32.060.1.4. Exterior wall envelope.¶

§ 15.32.060.1.5. Exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces.¶

§ 15.32.060.2. Site plan.¶

§ 15.32.060.3. Reserved.¶

§ 15.32.060.3.1. Approval of construction documents.¶

§ 15.32.060.3.2. Previous approvals.¶

§ 15.32.060.3.3. Phased approval.¶

§ 15.32.060.3.4. Design professional in responsible charge.¶

§ 15.32.060.3.4.1. Deferred submittals.¶

§ 15.32.060.4. Amended construction documents.¶

§ 15.32.060.5. Number of construction documents.¶

§ 15.32.070. Temporary structures and uses.¶

§ 15.32.070.1. Conformance.¶

§ 15.32.070.2. Temporary power.¶

§ 15.32.070.3. Termination of approval.¶

§ 15.32.080. Fees.¶

§ 15.32.080.1. Permit fees.¶

§ 15.32.080.2. Investigation.¶

§ 15.32.080.2.1. Investigation fee.¶

§ 15.32.080.3. Non-compliance fees.¶

§ 15.32.080.4. Plan review fees.¶

§ 15.32.080.5. Expiration of plan review.¶

§ 15.32.080.6. Fee refunds.¶

§ 15.32.080.7. Additional plan review fees.¶

§ 15.32.090. Inspections.¶

§ 15.32.090.1. Preliminary inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.2. Required inspections.¶

§ 15.32.090.3. Footing and foundation inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.1. Concrete slab.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.2. Under-floor inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.3. Floor and/or roof sheathing inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.4. Frame inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.5. Energy efficiency inspections.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.6. Fire-resistant penetrations.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.7. Lath and gypsum board inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.8. Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.9. Other inspections.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.10. Special inspections.¶

§ 15.32.090.3.11. Final inspection.¶

§ 15.32.090.4. Inspection agencies.¶

§ 15.32.090.5. Inspection requests.¶

§ 15.32.090.6. Approval required.¶

§ 15.32.100. Certificate of occupancy.¶

§ 15.32.100.1. Certificate issued.¶

§ 15.32.100.2. Temporary occupancy.¶

§ 15.32.100.3. Revocation.¶

§ 15.32.110. Service utilities.¶

§ 15.32.110.1. Temporary connection.¶

§ 15.32.110.2. Authority to disconnect service utilities.¶

§ 15.32.120. Board of appeals.¶

§ 15.32.120.1. Limitations on authority.¶

§ 15.32.120.2. Application.¶

§ 15.32.120.3. Hearing.¶

§ 15.32.120.4. Decision of the Board.¶

§ 15.32.130. Violations and penalties.¶

§ 15.32.130.1. Notice of violation.¶

§ 15.32.130.2. Prosecution of violation.¶

§ 15.32.130.3. Recordation.¶

§ 15.32.130.3.1. Notice.¶

§ 15.32.130.3.2. Rescission.¶

§ 15.32.130.3.4. Investigation fees.¶

§ 15.32.130.3.5. Non-compliance fees.¶

§ 15.32.130.6. Fee amounts.¶

§ 15.32.130.7. Fees imposed.¶

§ 15.32.130.8. Collection of fees.¶

§ 15.32.140. Stop work order.¶

§ 15.32.140.1. Issuance.¶

§ 15.32.140.2. Unlawful continuance.¶

§ 15.32.150. Unsafe buildings and fire hazards.¶

§ 15.32.160. Building and property rehabilitation.¶

§ 15.32.160.2. Definitions.¶

§ 15.32.160.2.2. Completion.¶

§ 15.32.160.2.3. Demolition.¶

§ 15.32.160.2.4. Party concerned.¶

§ 15.32.160.3. Definition of a substandard building.¶

§ 15.32.160.4. Substandard conditions.¶

§ 15.32.160.5. Substandard property.¶

§ 15.32.160.6. Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board.¶

§ 15.32.160.7. Alternates.¶

§ 15.32.160.8. Determination by Building Official.¶

§ 15.32.160.9. Informal notice.¶

§ 15.32.160.10. Notice of substandard building.¶

§ 15.32.160.11. Notice of substandard property.¶

§ 15.32.160.12. Combining notices.¶

§ 15.32.160.13. Service of notice.¶

§ 15.32.160.14. Other interested parties.¶

§ 15.32.160.15. Declaration of substandard building or property.¶

§ 15.32.160.16. Posting of signs.¶

§ 15.32.160.17. Right of hearing.¶

§ 15.32.160.18. Hearing by Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board.¶

§ 15.32.160.19. Hearing not requested.¶

§ 15.32.160.20. Notice of hearing.¶

§ 15.32.160.21. Form and contents of notice.¶

§ 15.32.160.22. Posting of notice.¶

§ 15.32.160.23. Board order—Substandard building.¶

§ 15.32.160.24. Order—Substandard property.¶

§ 15.32.160.25. Appeal to City Council.¶

§ 15.32.160.26. Work by private party.¶

§ 15.32.160.27. Work by City.¶

§ 15.32.160.28. Costs.¶

§ 15.32.160.29. Notification of costs.¶

§ 15.32.160.30. Collection.¶

§ 15.32.160.31. Salvage.¶

§ 15.32.160.32. Interference prohibited.¶

§ 15.32.160.33. Prosecution.¶

§ 15.32.160.34. Other abatement procedures.¶

§ 15.32.160.35. Vehicles.¶

§ 15.32.170. Unoccupied buildings and structures.¶

§ 15.32.170.2. Contents of notice.¶

§ 15.32.170.3. Notification to other persons.¶

§ 15.32.170.4. Posting.¶

§ 15.32.170.5. Service.¶

§ 15.32.170.6. Request for hearing.¶

§ 15.32.170.7. Notice of hearing.¶

§ 15.32.170.8. Procedure.¶

§ 15.32.170.9. Securing structures by City.¶

§ 15.32.170.10. Internal services.¶

§ 15.32.170.11. Building Official.¶

§ 15.32.170.12. Emergency procedures.¶

§ 15.32.170.13. Hearing as to necessity and cost.¶