Pinole Municipal Code Ch. 15.02 General Provisions

Chapters 15.02 through 15.26 shall be known as the "City of Pinole Building Codes" and shall be cited as such.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

A building division is established in accordance with the provisions of California Building Code, 2025 Edition, adopted in Chapter 15.04. This division shall be a part of and shall operate under the direction of the Community Development Director. The building division is authorized to direct and enforce all the provisions of this Title and any of the Codes adopted in this Title.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

For the purpose of establishing proper regulations for building construction, maintenance of housing standards, installation of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and swimming pool construction, the codes specifically listed in Chapters 15.02 through 15.24, except as modified in this Title, are adopted and made a part of this Title by reference, without publishing or posting thereof, and copies of each of these Codes as listed in this Title are now on file for use and examination by the public in the office of the City Clerk.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

All permits issued by the building division shall expire one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from date of issuance if the work is not commenced within this time (except as noted in the 2025 CBC Section 105.5.1. and the 2025 CRC Section R105.5.1).

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

A. Every main structure or building constructed, altered, repaired or moved into the City shall be assigned a street address identification number by the Building Official and approved by the Fire Code Official (as defined in 15.04.030 of this Code).

B. Identification numbers shall be placed on the street side of the building or structure in such a manner as to be plainly visible from the street or public way. Identification numbers shall be a minimum of 6" in height and of a color to contrast with the surrounding color. Numbers shall be installed prior to final inspection and occupancy of the building or structure.

C. The premises street address shall be internally or externally illuminated to the satisfaction of the Building Official and Fire Code Official.

D. The owner or his or her designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of identification numbers.

E. Any changes to the assigned street identification numbers must be approved by the Building Official and Fire Code Official.

F. The fee for assigning or modifying a street address shall be set by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

All construction permit fees including building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, swimming pools and solar shall be set by resolution of the City Council and reflected in the City's Master Fee Schedule.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

A. Work is allowed from seven a.m. (7:00 a.m.) to five p.m. (5:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Work is allowed, but no inspections will be performed on non-federal holidays, which are holidays that are not acknowledged federally but are recognized by the City of Pinole. These holidays include, but are not limited to, Cesar Chavez's Birthday and the Day After Thanksgiving.

B. Saturday work is allowed in commercial zones only, from nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) to six p.m. (6:00 p.m.), if it is interior work and does not generate significant noise.

C. Exceptions for residential property owners.

1. Homeowners performing additions, repairs, or remodeling are allowed to work on their residences on weekends and holidays between nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.).

2. By written authorization of the Building Official, a residential property owner with a valid permit to construct a single-family residence for personal occupancy shall be allowed to work on weekends and holidays between nine a.m. (9:00 a.m.) and five p.m. (5:00 p.m.). This authorization shall be granted to applicants who have not built a residence in the City in the previous five (5) year period and who affirm in writing their intention to reside at the subject property.

D. Exceptions for Construction. The City Council designates the City Manager (or their designee) to further modify on a case-by-case basis the hours of construction, to allow for work beyond those hours allowed in 15.02.070.A-C regardless of zoning district.

E. The minimum fine for a citation or penalty for violating construction hours is one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) and escalates in one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) increments.

F. Work must be controlled to prevent causing a public nuisance due to dust, noise, vibrations, and the like.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2023-05 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

No person shall make false statement or misrepresentation in or in connection with an application for a permit under this Title. Any permit issued under this Title may be revoked or suspended at any time by the Building Official or designee for fraud, misrepresentation or false statement contained in an application for a permit, or for violations of this Title in connection with work done under the permit.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)

The Building Official (or designee) may shut off or disconnect any or all utility service to any structure or facility or to any electrical conductor or apparatus which he/she finds to be in violation of any state or county law or regulation relating thereto or to the public health, safety, or welfare, or he may order this done. If he/she finds that the violation involves an immediate danger to person(s) or to other properties or to the public health, safety or welfare, he/she may have the action taken as quickly as he/she deems necessitated by the danger; otherwise he/she shall give ten (10) days advance notice thereof by mail to the utility and the owner of the property as shown on the last assessment roll and by conspicuously posting notice of his orders and the action taken, which no person shall remove, tamper with or disobey. He/she shall rescind or modify such action when it becomes proper to do so in view of the danger or violation.

(Ord. 2025-05 § 3 (part), 2025; Ord. 2022-04 § 3 (part), 2022; Ord. 2019-08 § 3 (part), 2019; Ord. 2016-08 § 3 (part), 2016)