Placentia Municipal Code Ch. 20.32 Structures on Construction Sites

Note: The prior code section numbers in this chapter were changed editorially at the request of the city.

"Structure" means any building, vehicle or enclosure, including a fenced area, used for a temporary office, the storage of supplies, equipment or material on any construction site within the city.

(Prior code § 6-60; Ord. 69-O-109 § 1, 1969)

Prior to erecting or locating any structure as defined in Section 20.32.010 on any construction site within the city, the approval of the chief building official shall be obtained.

(Prior code § 6-61; Ord. 69-O-109 § 1, 1969)

Any one of the following shall be reason for the chief building official to reject a request for use of any structures on any construction project in the city:

(1) Any structure or part of a structure or fenced area whose doors or cover or gates do not fit tightly and lock securely in place;

(2) Any structure that in the opinion of the chief building official is a detriment to the public welfare due to a lack of maintenance including exterior appearance;

(3) Any vehicle designed and intended to be moved by its own power that is not maintained in operating condition, including all licenses required by the state;

(4) Any vehicle on which the wheels and tires are not kept on and in operative condition on all vehicles, whether vehicle is intended to be towed by another vehicle or operated under its own power;

(5) All structures having glass windows shall have adequate screening or removable shutters of sufficient strength to prevent glass area from being broken by hand thrown objects. This shall also apply to glass areas in the cargo or storage areas of vehicles;

(6) All motor vehicles shall have a locked cap on all fuel tanks.

(Prior code § 6-62; Ord. 69-O-109 § 1, 1969)

Violation of this chapter or refusal to comply with said chapter within time allowed by the chief building official shall be cause for stopping all work on said construction project.

(Prior code § 6-63; Ord. 69-O-109 § 1, 1969)