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Article IV — OTHER TECHNICAL CODES

Perris Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Perris

Sec. 16.08.056. - Adoption of 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall be and become the Electrical Code of the City of Perris, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the city. The California Electrical Code is on file for public examination in the office of the building official/fire marshal.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.056; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1- 14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Sec. 16.08.057. - Amendments to the California Electrical Code.

The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby adopted without amendments.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.057; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1- 14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Sec. 16.08.057A. - Adoption of 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Existing Building Code, Appendix A-1, A-3 and related reference standards based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council, specifically adopted by published matrix, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City for regulating existing buildings in the City. The California Existing Building Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the building official.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.057A; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1- 14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Sec. 16.08.057B. - Amendments to the California Existing Building Code.

Appendix A-1 and A-3 which is hereby adopted in accordance with referenced matrix with no amendments.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.057B; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1- 14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 8, 11-8-2022; Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Sec. 16.08.057C. - Adoption of 2025 edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface…

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 edition, including Appendices A, B, F and G, shall become the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City for regulating the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, replacement, enlargement, replacement, repair, removal, demolition, conservation, occupancy, equipment, use, and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City fire hazard severity zones. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and its Appendix chapters will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official/Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Sec. 16.08.057D. - Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is adopted in its entirety, including Appendices A, B, F and G, with no amendments.

(Ord. No. 1465, § 7, 12-9-2025)

Sec. 16.08.058. - Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain fire codes known and designated as the California Fire Code 2025 Edition based on the 2024 International Fire Code as published by the "International Code Council," shall become the fire code of the city for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conservation, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the city for all fire related issues. The California Fire Code and its appendix chapters will be on file for public examination in the office of the building official/fire marshal.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.058; Ord. No. 1230, § 6(part), 2007; Ord. No. 1273, 1-11-2011; Ord. No. 1299, § 6, 1- 14-2014; Ord. No. 1336, § 6, 12-13-2016; Ord. No. 1387, § 6, 12-10-2019; Ord. No. 1420, § 7, 11-8-2022)

Sec. 16.08.059. - Amendments to the California Fire Code.

The 2025 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor, as follows:

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Sections 112.4.2 and 112.4.3. Penalties shall be as prescribed in local ordinance. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Sections 113.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:

113.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 112.4.3, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Sections 113.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:

112.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:

104.11.2 Obstructing operations

104.11.3 Systems and Devices

110.6 Overcrowding

113.3.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices

114.4 Failure to comply

305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning

308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition

310.7 Burning Objects

Chapter 2 Definitions

Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "Flow-line", "Ground Cover" and "Hazardous Fire Area," as follows:

202 General Definitions

FLOW-LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

GROUND COVER. A plant that naturally grows close to the ground and does not exceed 18 inches in height at full maturity.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation.

Chapter 3 General Requirements

Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:

304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and City of Perris vegetation management guidelines.

Section 305.6 Outdoor fires is hereby added as follows:

305.6 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308 and with other applicable sections of this code.

Section 305.6.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

305.6.1 Where prohibited. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in fuel modification areas, Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or Special Fire Protection Areas (SFPA) or other locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA, SFPA or FHSZ, except by permit from the fire code official.

Exceptions: A permit is not required for the following:

Fires in approved outdoor or portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings and similar devices at Group R occupancies that are installed and used in accordance with this code.

Outdoor fires at inhabited premises or official organized campsites or parks when located in a permanent or portable barbeque or grill, incinerator, or outdoor fireplace located at least 30 feet from combustible vegetation.

Installations or uses approved by the fire code official.

Section 305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas is hereby added as follows:

305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas. Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area.

Section 305.6.1.2 Supervision fires is hereby added as follows:

305.6.1.2 Supervision. Where a permit is issued or when allowed under the exceptions of Section 305.6.1, such fires shall be supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.

Section 305.6.2 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:

305.6.2 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

Section 305.6.3 Disposal of Rubbish is hereby added as follows:

305.6.3 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

Section 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:

307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where Building Department approved a permanent hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 327.1.

Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.

The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.

Exceptions:

Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3 feet from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,

Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.

Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone.

Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the edition of City of Perris Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time of plan submittal.

Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:

325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:

326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

Difficult terrain.

Danger of erosion.

Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.

Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:

327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 327.1 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.

Section 327.1 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:

327.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with the following:

A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.

Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

Section 328 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:

328 Restricted entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

Exceptions:

Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.

Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.

Section 329 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:

329 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.

Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.

Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Chapter 4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Adopt only the Sections listed below:

401—401.9

402

403

404.1

404.5—404.6.6

405

406

407

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:

501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and the City of Perris Guideline for Fire Department Access & Water Requirements for Commercial & Residential Development, and the City of Perris Guideline for Underground Piping for Private Hydrants & Sprinkler Supply Line.

SECTION 503.2.1 Dimensions is revised as follows:

503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet (6096 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Where fire apparatus access roads serve structures greater than 3 stories or more than 30 feet in height, they shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7925mm). The width is measured flow-line to flow-line.

SECTION 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Area is added as follows:

503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Areas. In Hazardous Fire Areas the minimum fire apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8530 mm). The width shall be maintained to an approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.

Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet (7300 mm). This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers.

SECTION 504.5 Escape Windows is added as follows:

504.5 Escape Windows. Where escape windows are required by Section 1031.2, fire department access shall be provided to the escape window. An unobstructed setback area shall be provided. The minimum setback distance shall be calculated (H/5)+2)+P= Clear space required.

Where:

H = Height of the windowsill measured from the exterior ground surface

P = 3' ladder pad

Exception: Reduced setbacks may be considered by the Fire Marshal on a case-by-case basis for plan development overlay zones.

SECTION 504.5.1 Ladder Pad is added as follows:

504.5.1 Ladder Pad. Where a laddering pad is required, it shall be free of obstructions and vegetation for a minimum of 3-foot × 3-foot area. The laddering pad shall be a firm surface such as compacted decomposed granite, concrete, pavers, or asphalt. The laddering pad shall be placed at a distance from the structure as calculated by Section 504.5.

Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems

Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection

Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings

Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

SECTION 903.2, Where required, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as follows:

(a)

New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided when the gross area of the building exceeds 3,500 ft 2 or more than two-story high.

Exception: Group R-3, occupancies shall comply with sections 903.2.8

(b)

Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.

(c)

Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:

Existing building less than 3,500 ft 2 : where 33% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceeds 3,500 ft 2 .

Existing building equal or greater than 3,500 ft 2 : where more than 2,000 ft 2 is added.

SECTION 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.8. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:

New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

(a)

When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Chapter 2, or greater than 1,000 square feet (92.903 m 2 ) within a two-year period; or

(b)

An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or

(c)

When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

SECTION 903.2.10 Group S-2, is hereby amended as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type.

The FDC shall contain a

minimum of two 2 ½" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 100 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½" inlets shall be provided.

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

Sec. 16.08.060. - Conflicting provisions.

In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and its corresponding Appendix chapters adopted pursuant to section 16.08.050, and the 1997 Uniform Housing Code, the former provisions shall prevail.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.060; Ord. 952 § 2, 1993; Ord. No. 1026, § 2, 1996; Ord. No. 1069, § 1(part), 1999)

Secs. 16.08.070—16.08.090. - Reserved.

Sec. 16.08.100. - Private pool enclosures.

All private swim pools shall conform to section 3109 part 2 of title 24, California Administrative Code.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.100; Ord. No. 360, § 2(part), 1971; Ord. No. 390, § 3, 1972; Ord. No. 642, § 7, 1986)

Sec. 16.08.110. - Building work prohibitions.

Nothing in sections 16.08.040 through 16.08.120 shall be construed as prohibiting any person from doing his own work nor from employing any person to work on a building or structure to which the provisions of sections 16.08.040 through 16.08.120 apply, provided there is compliance with section 3800 of the California Labor Code; however, the reasonable value of such labor shall be included in the permit valuation.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.110; Ord. No. 360, § 2(part), 1971)

Sec. 16.08.120. - Prefabricated buildings.

Prefabricated buildings, which are to be located in the city are subject to all of the provisions of sections

16.08.040 through 16.08.120 regulating the construction of new buildings, unless such…

housing is manufactured in accordance with the requirements contained in the California Health and Safety Code (section 19960 et seq.) and chapter 3 of title 25 of the California Administrative Code, regulating factory-built housing that does not meet the building requirements of local jurisdictions.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.120; Ord. No. 360, § 2(part), 1971)

Sec. 16.08.130. - Vehicle habitation prohibited.

Notwithstanding any provision of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16, no one shall use as a place of habitation, residence or business any discarded, used, secondhand, salvaged, or abandoned street car, box car, refrigerator car, motor bus body, trailer body, or similar vehicle body.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.130; Ord. No. 187, § 5(A), 1954; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973)

Sec. 16.08.140. - Applicability—Building work.

Nothing in chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16 shall be construed as prohibiting any person from doing his own work nor from employing any person to work on a building or structure to which the provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16 apply. However, the reasonable value of such labor shall be included in the permit valuation.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.140; Ord. No. 187, § 5(B), 1954; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973)

Sec. 16.08.150. - Same—Building with foundation completed before September 25, 1954.

The provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16, or any amendment thereto, shall not apply to any building or structure, the foundations of which have been completed prior to September 25, 1954, provided the construction is continued without interruption after the completion of such foundations.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.150; Ord. No. 187, § 5(C), 1954; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973)

Sec. 16.08.160. - Building code violation; action.

In the event any building or structure is constructed in violation of this chapter, the city may take action to remedy such violation in accordance with the provisions of the most recently adopted edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and chapter 16.12.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.160; Ord. No. 690, § 3, 1987)

Sec. 16.08.170. - Code violations; abatement.

Any condition which constitutes a nuisance or is otherwise in violation of the Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code or National Electrical Code, or is determined to be substandard as described in section 1001 of the Uniform Housing Code shall, in addition to applicable provisions for correction or

abatement thereof as provided in said respective codes, be subject to the procedures for correction or abatement in accordance with section 203 of the Uniform Building Code and the provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16. The provisions of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.16 relating to the abatement or correction of buildings or structures by order of the building inspector or the city council shall not constitute the exclusive remedy of the city or of any person, nor shall any prosecution under section 16.24.010, or conviction thereunder, prevent action under such provisions or the application of any other remedy that may otherwise be available to the city.

(Code 1972, § 16.08.170; Ord. No. 187, § 5B, 1954; Ord. No. 298, § 6(part), 1966; Ord. No. 413, § 1(part), 1973; Ord. No. 690, § 4, 1987)

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▸Contents — Perris Municipal Code
Perris Municipal Code
  1. Title 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 2.03 — MAYOR
  3. Chapter 2.04 — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Chapter 2.05 — TERM LIMITS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS
  5. Chapter 2.06 — CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS BY DISTRICT
  6. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  7. Chapter 2.09 — CITY CLERK
  8. Chapter 2.10 — DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
  9. Chapter 2.12 — RESERVED
  10. Chapter 2.16 — SALARIES
  11. Chapter 2.20 — LAW ENFORCEMENT
  12. Chapter 2.24 — FIRE DEPARTMENT
  13. Chapter 2.28 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
  14. Chapter 2.30 — PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
  15. Chapter 2.36 — PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
  16. Chapter 2.37 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  17. Chapter 2.40 — REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
  18. Chapter 2.41 — INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
  19. Chapter 2.44 — DISASTER RELIEF
  20. Chapter 2.50 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  21. Chapter 2.52 — PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  22. Chapter 2.56 — CANDIDATE FILING FEE
  23. Chapter 2.57 — GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  24. Chapter 2.58 — ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEM…
  25. Chapter 3.04 — RESERVED
  26. Chapter 3.08 — GAS TAX STREET IMPROVEMENT FUND
  27. Chapter 3.12 — TRANSFER OF CITY TAX FUNCTIONS
  28. Chapter 3.16 — SALES AND USE TAX
  29. Chapter 3.20 — REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX
  30. Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  31. Chapter 3.28 — RESERVED.
  32. Chapter 3.32 — PURCHASING SYSTEM
  33. Chapter 3.36 — HOME FINANCING PROGRAM
  34. Chapter 3.40 — MARIJUANA TAX
  35. Chapter 5.04 — BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
  36. Chapter 5.06 — SOLICITORS
  37. Chapter 5.08 — EXEMPTIONS
  38. Chapter 5.12 — FEES FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS
  39. Chapter 5.14 — AMUSEMENT CENTER
  40. Chapter 5.16 — ADVERTISING ALONG FREEWAYS
  41. Chapter 5.17 — FOOD TRUCKS
  42. Chapter 5.18 — SIDEWALK VENDING
  43. Chapter 5.20 — AMBULANCE SERVICES
  44. Chapter 5.24 — HANDBILLS
  45. Chapter 5.28 — VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND TOW TRUCK SERVICE
  46. Chapter 5.32 — YARD SALES
  47. Chapter 5.36 — STATE LICENSES
  48. Chapter 5.38 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS
  49. Chapter 5.40 — USED GOODS DEALERS
  50. Chapter 5.44 — BINGO
  51. Chapter 5.46 — SWAP MEETS
  52. Chapter 5.48 — FORTUNETELLING, PALMISTRY, ETC.
  53. Chapter 5.49 — FILMING PERMITS
  54. Chapter 5.50 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  55. Chapter 5.51 — TOBACCO LICENSING
  56. Chapter 5.54 — MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY REGULATORY PROGRAM
  57. Chapter 5.58 — COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA OPERATIONS REGULATORY PROG…
  58. Chapter 5.60 — PUBLIC ART FEE
  59. Chapter 7.02 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  60. Chapter 7.04 — NUISANCES
  61. Chapter 7.06 — PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
  62. Chapter 7.08 — ABATEMENT OF WEEDS AND RUBBISH
  63. Chapter 7.09 — CHARGE RATE FOR FIRE SERVICES
  64. Chapter 7.12 — FIREWORKS
  65. Chapter 7.14 — SMOKING REGULATIONS FOR CITY FACILITIES AND CIT…
  66. Chapter 7.16 — RUBBISH COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
  67. Chapter 7.17 — SPECIFIC REGULATIONS FOR ORGANIC WASTE DISPOSAL…
  68. Chapter 7.18 — REGULATION OF FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOOD FACI…
  69. Chapter 7.20 — FOOD HANDLERS
  70. Chapter 7.22 — USE OF PARK AND RECREATION FACILITIES
  71. Chapter 7.24 — USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY
  72. Chapter 7.26 — GRAFFITI; REMOVAL
  73. Chapter 7.28 — SHOPPING CARTS
  74. Chapter 7.30 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  75. Chapter 7.32 — CONTROL OF FLIES
  76. Chapter 7.34 — NOISE CONTROL
  77. Chapter 7.36 — OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE OPERATION REGULATIONS
  78. Chapter 7.38 — VIOLATION; PENALTY
  79. Chapter 7.40 — TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT
  80. Chapter 7.42 — LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
  81. Chapter 7.44 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT
  82. Chapter 7.46 — DEFAULT BEVERAGES OFFERED IN CHILDREN'S MEALS
  83. Chapter 7.48 — PERSONAL MARIJUANA CULTIVATION
  84. Chapter 7.50 — HEALTHY OPTIONS AT CHECKOUT
  85. Chapter 7.52 — PROHIBITED CAMPING AND ENCAMPMENT REMOVAL PROCE…
  86. Chapter 7.54 — VECTOR CONTROL
  87. Title 8 — ANIMALS
  88. Chapter 8.01 — ANIMALS GENERALLY
  89. Chapter 8.02 — DOGS AND CATS
  90. Chapter 8.03 — ABANDONED, NEGLECTED AND CRUELLY TREATED ANIMALS
  91. Chapter 8.04 — POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, DANGEROUS, AND VICIOUS A…
  92. Chapter 8.05 — NOISY ANIMALS
  93. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
  94. Chapter 9.20 — DICE AND CARD GAMES
  95. Chapter 9.23 — BLINDER RACKS
  96. Chapter 9.28 — DISTURBING THE PEACE
  97. Chapter 9.32 — INTOXICATION
  98. Chapter 9.34 — CHARGE FOR POLICE RESPONSE TO LARGE PARTIES, GA…
  99. Chapter 9.40 — PUBLIC PROPERTY
  100. Chapter 9.42 — DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  101. Chapter 9.44 — ZERO TOLERANCE ZONES; VACANT HOMES; ARSON OR VA…
  102. Chapter 9.50 — CHARGE FOR PROCESSING OF TRUANT JUVENILES
  103. Chapter 9.51 — CONSUMPTION OF TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, ALCOHOLIC BEVE…
  104. Chapter 9.52 — TRUANCY OF MINORS
  105. Chapter 9.56 — DANGEROUS WEAPONS
  106. Chapter 9.60 — BURGLARY AND ROBBERY ALARM REGULATIONS
  107. Chapter 9.65 — AGGRESSIVE SOLICITATION
  108. Chapter 9.70 — UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
  109. Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
  110. Chapter 10.08 — ENFORCEMENT
  111. Chapter 10.12 — AUTHORITY OF POLICE
  112. Chapter 10.16 — TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALS
  113. Chapter 10.20 — DRIVING RULES
  114. Chapter 10.24 — STOPPING, STANDING, PARKING
  115. Chapter 10.25 — PARKING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
  116. Chapter 10.28 — STOP OR YIELD INTERSECTIONS
  117. Chapter 10.36 — SPEED LIMITS
  118. Chapter 10.40 — TRUCK ROUTES
  119. Chapter 10.42 — PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON COMMERCIAL AND OTHER V…
  120. Chapter 10.44 — RESERVED
  121. Chapter 12.04 — STREET AND SIDEWALK GRADES
  122. Chapter 12.08 — CONSTRUCTION OF STREET IMPROVEMENTS
  123. Chapter 12.12 — EXCAVATIONS AND ENCROACHMENTS
  124. Chapter 12.16 — VIOLATION; PENALTY
  125. Chapter 13.04 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
  126. Chapter 13.12 — TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  127. Chapter 13.16 — VIOLATION; PENALTY
  128. Chapter 14.04 — WATER USE REGULATIONS
  129. Chapter 14.06 — RESERVED
  130. Chapter 14.08 — WATER RATES
  131. Chapter 14.10 — BACKFLOW AND CROSS-CONNECTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
  132. Chapter 14.12 — SEWAGE; DEFINITIONS
  133. Chapter 14.16 — SEWAGE DISPOSAL GENERAL REGULATIONS
  134. Chapter 14.20 — CONNECTIONS TO PUBLIC SEWER
  135. Chapter 14.22 — STORMWATER/URBAN RUNOFF MANAGEMENT AND DISCHAR…
  136. Chapter 14.24 — USE OF PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM
  137. Chapter 14.28 — CHARGES AND FEES
  138. Chapter 14.32 — SEWER CONSTRUCTION BY DEVELOPERS
  139. Chapter 14.36 — DESIGN CRITERIA FOR SEWER CONSTRUCTION
  140. Chapter 14.40 — ENFORCEMENT; DAMAGES
  141. Chapter 14.44 — VIOLATION; PENALTY
  142. Chapter 14.50 — WELL MONITORING, DRILLING AND ABANDONMENT STAN…
  143. Chapter 15.01 — PURPOSE AND METHODS
  144. Chapter 15.02 — DEFINITIONS
  145. Chapter 15.03 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  146. Chapter 15.04 — ADMINISTRATION
  147. Chapter 15.05 — PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
  148. Chapter 15.06 — VARIANCE PROCEDURE
  149. Chapter 15.07 — ALLUVIAL FAN ADVISORY
  150. Chapter 16.04 — ENFORCEMENT OF BUILDING REGULATIONS
  151. Chapter 16.08 — BUILDING, PLUMBING AND OTHER CODES ADOPTED
  152. Article I — IN GENERAL
  153. Article II — MECHANICAL CODE
  154. Article III — PLUMBING CODE
  155. ▸Article IV — OTHER TECHNICAL CODES
  156. Chapter 16.12 — UNSAFE BUILDINGS
  157. Chapter 16.16 — ADDITIONAL BUILDING REGULATIONS
  158. Chapter 16.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  159. Chapter 16.22 — CONSTRUCTION LOCATED NEAR ARTERIALS, RAILROADS…
  160. Chapter 16.24 — VIOLATION; PENALTY
  161. Chapter 16.25 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
  162. Title 18 — SUBDIVISIONS
  163. Chapter 18.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  164. Chapter 18.08 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  165. Chapter 18.09 — CONDOMINIUMS
  166. Chapter 18.12 — PROCEDURE
  167. Chapter 18.16 — PARCEL MAPS; PROCEDURE
  168. Chapter 18.18 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  169. Chapter 18.19 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  170. Chapter 18.20 — FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS
  171. Chapter 18.21 — MERGER OF CONTIGUOUS LOTS
  172. Chapter 18.22 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS
  173. Chapter 18.23 — PARCEL MAPS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS
  174. Chapter 18.24 — DEDICATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
  175. Chapter 18.28 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  176. Chapter 18.32 — RESERVATIONS AND FEES
  177. Chapter 18.36 — ADJUSTMENT PLATS
  178. Chapter 18.38 — CORRECTION AND AMENDMENT OF MAPS
  179. Chapter 18.40 — REVERSION TO ACREAGE
  180. Chapter 18.44 — ENFORCEMENT; PENALTY; CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
  181. Chapter 18.48 — VIOLATION; PENALTY
  182. Title 19 — ZONING
  183. Chapter 19.01 — AUTHORITY
  184. Chapter 19.02 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  185. Chapter 19.08 — DEFINITIONS
  186. Chapter 19.20 — A-1 ZONE (LIGHT AGRICULTURAL/INTERIM DESIGNATI…
  187. Chapter 19.21 — R-20,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 20,000 SQUA…
  188. Chapter 19.22 — R-10,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUA…
  189. Chapter 19.23 — R-8,400 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 8,400 SQUARE…
  190. Chapter 19.24 — R-7,200 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 7,200 SQUARE…
  191. Chapter 19.25 — R-6,000 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 6,000 SQUARE…
  192. Chapter 19.26 — MFR-14 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 3,000 SQUARE F…
  193. Chapter 19.28 — MFR-22 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 1,950 SQUARE F…
  194. Chapter 19.29 — ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES FOR RESIDEN…
  195. Chapter 19.30 — SB 9 HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
  196. Chapter 19.32 — R-4 DISTRICT (MOBILEHOME PARKS)
  197. Chapter 19.36 — CN ZONE (COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
  198. Chapter 19.38 — CC ZONE (COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY)
  199. Chapter 19.40 — DOWNTOWN DESIGN OVERLAY ZONE DISTRICT
  200. Chapter 19.43 — PO ZONE (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE)
  201. Chapter 19.44 — INDUSTRIAL ZONES
  202. Chapter 19.47 — OS ZONE (OPEN SPACE)
  203. Chapter 19.48 — P ZONE (PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC FACILITIES/UTILITIES)
  204. Chapter 19.49 — ADOPTION PROCEDURE FOR SPECIFIC PLANS
  205. Chapter 19.50 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN REQUIREMENTS
  206. Chapter 19.51 — MARCH ARB/IP AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE (MAOZ)
  207. Chapter 19.54 — AUTHORITY AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
  208. Chapter 19.55 — AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
  209. Chapter 19.56 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURES
  210. Chapter 19.57 — DENSITY BONUSES
  211. Chapter 19.58 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
  212. Chapter 19.59 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) OVERLAY ZONE
  213. Chapter 19.60 — TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES AND USES
  214. Chapter 19.61 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  215. Chapter 19.62 — VARIANCES
  216. Chapter 19.63 — STREET NAMING REQUIREMENTS
  217. Chapter 19.65 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES REGULATIONS
  218. Chapter 19.66 — SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION PLAN REGULATIONS
  219. Chapter 19.68 — FEES
  220. Chapter 19.69 — PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
  221. Chapter 19.70 — LANDSCAPING
  222. Chapter 19.71 — URBAN FORESTRY ESTABLISHMENT AND CARE
  223. Chapter 19.72 — ENFORCEMENT, LEGAL PROCEDURE AND PENALTIES
  224. Chapter 19.74 — AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE PROCEDURES
  225. Chapter 19.75 — SIGN REGULATIONS
  226. Chapter 19.76 — BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING COLLECTION CENTERS
  227. Chapter 19.77 — BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
  228. Chapter 19.78 — VIOLATION/PENALTY
  229. Chapter 19.80 — NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
  230. Chapter 19.81 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY …
  231. Chapter 19.82 — DISTRICTS AND MAP
  232. Chapter 19.83 — CHILD CARE FACILITIES
  233. Chapter 19.84 — RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
  234. Chapter 19.85 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES
  235. Chapter 19.86 — SENIOR HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE (SHO)
  236. Chapter 19.87 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS IN HOUSING
  237. Chapter 19.88 — SHORT-TERM RENTALS PERMITTED
  238. Chapter 19.89 — HOUSING OPPORTUNITY AREAS—OVERLAY ZONE (HOAO)
  239. Chapter 19.92 — NO NET LOSS/DENSITY BONUS PROGRAM
  240. Chapter 20.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  241. Chapter 7 — A of the 2013 California Building Code, Materials …
  242. Chapter 20.02 — ADMINISTRATION
  243. Chapter 20.03 — LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
  244. Chapter 20.04 — CERTAIN ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED
  245. Chapter 20.06 — PENALTY FOR VIOLATION
  246. Chapter 21.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  247. Chapter 21.02 — JUST CAUSE REQUIREMENTS

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