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Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 15.20 — MECHANICAL CODE

Signal Hill Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Signal Hill

Sections:

  • 15.20.010 California Mechanical Code adopted.
  • 15.20.020 Definitions.
  • 15.20.030 Deletions.
  • 15.20.040 Permit fees.

15.20.010 California Mechanical Code adopted.

A. Except as provided in this chapter, that certain mechanical code known and designated as the 2022 California Mechanical Code (CMC) (Part 4, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), based on the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code, including the appendix to the Uniform Mechanical Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the code of the city, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances. B. One copy of the California Mechanical Code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2022-12-1542 § 9: Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 7 (part))

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15.20.020 Definitions.

(CMC 203.0) Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Mechanical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to in this section as follows: A. “Building code” means Chapter 15.04 of this code as amended. B. “Residential code” means Chapter 15.06 of this code as amended. C. “Fire code” means Chapter 15.08 of this code as amended. D. “Electrical code” means Chapter 15.12 of this code as amended. E. “Plumbing code” means Chapter 15.16 of this code as amended. (Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 7 (part))

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15.20.030 Deletions.

The California Mechanical Code is amended by deleting Chapter 1, Division 1 therefrom. (Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 7 (part))

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15.20.040 Permit fees.

The mechanical permit fees shall be those which the City Council may from time to time adopt by resolution. (Ord. 2019-12-1510 § 7 (part)) Chapter 15.22

HOUSING CODE Sections:

  • 15.22.010 California Housing Code adopted.
  • 15.22.020 Definitions.
  • 15.22.030 Section 103 amended--Scope.
  • 15.22.040 Reserved.
  • 15.22.050 Permit fees.
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15.22.010 California Housing Code adopted.

A. Except as provided in this chapter, that certain housing code known and designated as the 1997 Uniform Housing Code shall become the housing code of the city, regulating and controlling the use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all residential buildings and structures within this city. B. One copy of the California Housing Code has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2022-12-1542 § 10 (part): Ord. 99-10-1263 § 7 (part))

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15.22.020 Definitions.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Uniform Housing Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows: A. "Building code" means Chapter 15.04 of this code as amended. B. "Health officer" means the health officer of the county. C. "Mechanical code" means Chapter 15.20 of this code as amended. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 7 (part))

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15.22.030 Section 103 amended--Scope.

Section 103 of the Uniform Housing Code is amended to read as follows: Section 103 103.1 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all buildings or portions thereof used, or designed or intended to be used, for human habitation. Such occupancies in existing buildings may be continued as provided in Section 102.4 of the Administrative Code, except such structures as are found to be substandard as defined in this code. Where any building or portion thereof is used or intended to be used as a combination apartment house-hotel, the provisions of this code shall apply to the separate portions as if they were separate buildings. Every rooming house or lodging house shall comply with all the requirements of this code for dwellings. 103.2 Alteration. Existing buildings which are altered or enlarged shall be made to conform to this code insofar as the new work is concerned and in accordance with Sections 104.1 and 104.2 of the Administrative Code. 103.3 Relocation. Buildings or structures moved into or within this jurisdiction shall comply with the requirements in the Building Code for new buildings. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 7 (part))

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15.22.040 Reserved.

15.22.050 Permit fees.

The housing permit fees shall be those which the city council may from time to time adopt by resolution. (Ord. 99-10-1263 § 7 (part))

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