Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 18 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
San Fernando Municipal Code Art. XI Elevator Code
San Fernando Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · San Fernando
Cite as: San Fernando Municipal Code Article XI · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 18-257. - Adoption of the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code.¶
(a) The 2008 edition of the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code, excluding Sections 92.0126(c)-(d) and 92.0127-92.0132.1, as amended, and in effect December 10, 2007, which code incorporates and amends the Elevator Safety Orders of Title 8 and the 2007 edition of Part 7 of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, and may be referred to as the "elevator code" of the city, subject to the amendments set forth in this article.
(b) In the event of any conflict between provisions of the 2008 edition of the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code, as amended, and in effect December 10, 2007, or any amendment to the elevator code contained in this Code, the provision contained in the later listed document shall control.
(c) One copy of the 2008 edition of the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code, as amended, has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall at all times be maintained in the city clerk's office for use and examination by the public.
(d) It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of the elevator code. It shall also be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the city, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any provision of the elevator code adopted in this chapter, as such codes may be amended from time to time.
(Ord. No. 1615, § 31, 6-4-2012)
Sec. 18-258. - References.¶
(a) All references to "board" contained in the elevator code shall mean and refer to the city council.
(b) All references to "department" contained in the elevator code shall mean and refer to community development department.
(Ord. No. 1615, § 31, 6-4-2012)
Sec. 18-259. - Penalties.¶
Penalties for violation of any provision of this article or the code adopted herein shall be as set forth in chapter 1 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 1615, § 31, 6-4-2012)
Sec. 18-260. - Elevator code fees.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of the 2008 edition of the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code, as amended, and in effect December 10, 2007, all fees required for permits issued pursuant to the elevator code shall be those fees established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 1615, § 31, 6-4-2012)
Sec. 18-261. - Appeals.¶
Notwithstanding the provisions of the 2008 edition of the City of Los Angeles Elevator Code, as amended, and in effect December 10, 2007, all appeals or requests for modifications in individual cases from the requirements of the elevator code shall be made in accordance with the procedure established by resolution of the city council.
(Ord. No. 1615, § 31, 6-4-2012)
Secs. 18-262—18-287. - Reserved.¶
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