Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS[1] — West Covina Building Code

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Chapter 7 - BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS[[1]]

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Cross reference— Civil defense and emergencies, Ch. 8; drainage and grading, Ch. 9; fire prevention and protection, Ch. 10; garbage and rubbish, Ch. 12; health and sanitation, Ch. 13; planning, Ch. 17; streets, sidewalks and public places, Ch. 19; subdivision regulations, Ch. 20; utilities, Ch. 23; zoning regulations, Ch. 26.

ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Sec. 7-1. - Definition of terms.

Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in the titles of the Los Angeles County Code adopted pursuant to this chapter. Words and phrases not defined by this chapter have the meanings set forth in the Los Angeles County Code. If the definition of any term contained in this chapter conflicts with the definition of the same term in the Los Angeles County Code, then the definition contained in this chapter governs.

Building and safety division means the building division of the community development department of the city.

Code or codes means the applicable version of the codes adopted by reference in this chapter.

County means City of West Covina or Los Angeles County depending on the context.

Health office means the county department of health services.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 2, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-2. - Fees.

All fees required pursuant to this chapter shall be established by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 2, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-3—7-15. - Reserved. ARTICLE II. - BUILDING CODE[[2]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 3, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed the former Art. II, §§ 7-16—718.17, and enacted a new Art. II as set out herein. The former Art. II pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Code 1960, § 8110.1—8110.11; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, adopted June 26, 1978; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 1982; Ord. No. 1555, § 1, adopted Sept. 13, 1982; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, adopted April 22, 1985; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, adopted March 14, 1988; Ord. No. 1831, § 1, adopted Dec. 11, 1989; Ord. No. 1903, § 1, adopted June 16, 1992; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, adopted Nov. 21, 1995; Ord. No. 1979, § 1, adopted Nov. 5, 1996; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, adopted June 1, 1999; Ord. No. 2089, § 2, adopted Oct. 1, 2002; Ord. No. 2166, § 2, adopted Dec. 4, 2007; Ord. No. 2212, § 2, adopted Dec. 21, 2010; Ord. No. 2252, § 2, adopted Dec. 3, 2013; Ord. No. 2302, § 2, adopted Nov. 15, 2016; Ord. No. 2463, §§ 3(a—o), adopted Jan. 7, 2020; Ord. No. 2466, §§ (4)(a—o), adopted Dec. 17, 2019.

Sec. 7-16. - Adoption of Title 26 (Building Code) of Los Angeles County Code.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, Title 26 (Building Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting the 2022 California Building Code with amendments, together with its appendices, which regulates the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement, and maintenance of buildings or structures within the city, provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

(b)

One (1) complete copy of Title 26 and one (1) complete copy of the 2022 California Building Code will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the office of the building official. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment thereto contained in this article or other provision of this Code, the amendment shall control.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-17. - Board of appeals.

Section 105.1.1 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

105.1.1 General. Unless otherwise provided for below, in order to conduct the hearings provided for in this Code, there shall be a Building Board of Appeals consisting of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. One member shall be a practicing architect, one a builder who is a licensed general contractor, one a lawyer, and two structural engineers, each of whom shall have had at least 10 years of experience as an architect, builder, lawyer, or structural engineer. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary to the Board. The members of the Building Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the city manager and shall hold office at his/her pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedures for conducting its businesses.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-18. - Expiration and extension of applications.

Section 106.4.1.1 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

106.4.1.1 Expiration of plan check applications. Plan check applications for which no permit is issued within one hundred eighty (180) days following the date of application shall expire by limitation and become null and void. Plans and calculations previously submitted may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official.

When requested in writing by the applicant, the building official within their discretion may grant up to two extensions not exceeding 180 days per extension, provided:

1.

The duration of time from the date of expiration has not exceeded 180 days;

2.

Circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken; and

3.

An extension fee is paid as determined by resolution of the city council.

Once an application and any extension thereof has expired, the applicant shall resubmit plans and calculations and pay a new application fee.

Section 106.5.4 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

106.5.4 Permit expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this Code shall expire automatically by limitation and become null and void one year after the date of the last required building inspection approved by the building official or if work authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the issuance date of such permit.

For the purposes of this section, "required building inspection" shall mean those inspections listed specifically identified on the job record issued with the building permit or identified by the building official. No partial inspection shall meet the definition of "required building inspection."

Supplementary permits for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing shall not expire so long as the associated building permit remains active. No electrical, mechanical, or plumbing inspection shall satisfy the requirement to have a required building inspection as defined in this section.

When requested in writing by the applicant, the building official within his/her discretion may grant one or more extensions not exceeding 180 days per extension, provided:

The duration of time from the date of expiration has not exceeded 180 days;

2.

Circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken;

3.

No changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and calculations for such work;

4.

An extension fee is paid in an amount determined by city council resolution.

Where a permit has expired and does not meet the preceding criteria, a permit may be issued for the remaining work based on the remaining work valuation subject to compliance with current regulations and payment of plan check and permit fees.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-19. - Fees and refunds.

Section 107 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

107.1 Building permit fees. A fee for each building permit shall be paid to the building official as set forth in resolution of the city council. Determination of value under any of the provisions of this Code shall be made by the building official. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent work for permanent equipment.

Where work for which permit is required by this Code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specified in this section shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this Code in execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein.

107.2 Plan review fees. When an application fora building permit is submitted for review, a plan review fee shall be paid to the building official. Said fee shall be equal to 85 percent of the building permit fee as set forth in resolution of the city council.

In addition to the aforementioned fees, the Building Official may require additional charges for review required by changes, additions or revisions of approved plans or reports, and for services beyond the first and second check due to changes, omissions or errors on the part of the applicant. The payment of said fees shall not exempt any person from compliance with other provisions of this Code.

The fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 107.1.

107.3 Work without permit; investigation fee. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this chapter has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before

a permit may be issued for such work. A special investigation fee shall be collected prior to the issuance of a permit. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be required by this chapter if a permit were to be issued and shall be in addition to the permit fee if a permit is required. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this chapter nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

107.4 Permit refunds. In the event that any person shall have obtained a permit and no portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced, and such permit shall have been cancelled, the permittee may submit a written request to the building official requesting a refund of permit fees, provided the request has been submitted within one year from the date of cancellation or expiration of the permit. The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid.

107.5 Plan check refunds. No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded, unless no review has been performed, in which case 80 percent of the plan checking fee may be refunded upon the request of applicant to withdraw or cancel the application.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-20. - Use and occupancy.

Section 109 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:

109.1 Use and occupancy. No building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, shall be made until the building official has approved the building, structure or premises or portion thereof for such use or occupancy and until all permits have been approved or a temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued.

Upon final inspection approval of a building permit and at the request of the applicant, a certificate of occupancy may be issued by the building official for any structure which is ready to occupy.

Approval of a building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, for use or occupancy (including, but not limited to, final inspection approval and/or issuance of a certificate of occupancy or issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy) shall not be construed as approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations. Approvals presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations are not valid.

The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke any such approvals or certificates whenever the building official determines that the approval or certificate was issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it is determined that the building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, is in violation of any provision of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations.

109.2 Change in use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in Existing Building Code.

109.3 Certificate issued. When the building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, has passed final inspection, and when the building, structure or premises complies with this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the required fees have been paid, the building official, upon request of the applicant, may issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:

1.

The building permit number.

2.

The address of the building or structure.

3.

A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.

4.

A statement that the described portion of the building was inspected and found to comply with the requirements of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.

5.

The date the permit was approved.

6.

Any other information deemed necessary by the building official.

109.4 Temporary certificate. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely. The building official shall set a time period during which the temporary certificate of occupancy is valid.

109.5 Live loads posted. A durable sign that indicates the "live load" shall be required in commercial or industrial buildings where the floor or roof or portion thereof is or has been designed with a live load that exceeds 50 psf. The live load sign shall be posted on that part of each story or roof to which it applies, in a conspicuous place. The live load sign shall be posted as a condition precedent to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface any such sign.

strial buildings where the floor or roof or portion thereof is or has been designed with a live load that exceeds 50 psf. The live load sign shall be posted on that part of each story or roof to which it applies, in a conspicuous place. The live load sign shall be posted as a condition precedent to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface any such sign.

109.6 Revocation. The building official is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or completion issued under the provisions of this Code, in writing, wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or where it is determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of the provisions of this Code or other ordinance of the jurisdiction.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-21. - Roof coverings.

Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended to add Section 1505.1.5 to read as follows:

Section 1505.1.5 Roof Coverings.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Building Code and appendices to the contrary, the roof covering of any building hereinafter constructed, regardless of type of occupancy classification, shall be of noncombustible or fire-retardant construction as defined in Section 1505 of Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code. Roof coverings shall bear a minimum Class 'B' Fire Classification as defined in Section 1505.1 of the Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code.

(b)

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-22. - Fire protection and life safety systems.

Chapter 9 of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Chapter 9 of California Fire Code as adopted and amended by chapter 10, article II, section 10-20 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-23. - Swimming pool safety.

Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended to add Section 3109.3 to read as follows:

Section 3109.3 SWIMMING POOLS, EMPTYING UPON ABANDONMENT OR VACATION OF PREMISES.

1.

No person in possession or control of any swimming pool on any land within the city as either owner, lessee, tenant, purchaser under contract, trustee, mortgagee or beneficiary of the land upon which such swimming pool is located shall abandon or vacate the premises upon which such swimming pool is located or is accessory or appurtenant, or cause or permit the same to be abandoned or vacated, without first having either:

a.

Emptied all water from such swimming pool and left the same empty; or

b.

Completely covered said swimming pool with a safe and adequate pool cover or other protective device, approved in writing by the building official as sufficient to protect persons, especially children, from falling

into such pool.

2.

No owner of any swimming pool on any land within the city, upon learning that the premises upon which such swimming pool is located or is accessory or appurtenant having been abandoned or vacated by the person in possession or control of such swimming pool, shall fail, within forty-eight (48) hours after so learning or so being advised by the building official, to either:

a.

Empty all water from said swimming pool and leave the same empty until said premises are again occupied by a person in possession and control of such swimming pool; or

b.

Completely cover said swimming pool with a safe and adequate pool cover or other protective device approved in writing by the building official, as aforesaid, and keep said pool so covered until said premises are again occupied by a person in possession and control of such swimming pool.

3.

"Abandon" and "abandoned," as used in this section, shall mean the leaving of premises without actual, apparent and manifest intention to return thereto within a reasonable and foreseeable time unless definite provision has been made in writing prior to leaving the premises to have them actually occupied within thirty (30) days of such leaving by some other person who will be in possession and control of such swimming pool.

4.

"Vacate" and "vacated," as used in this section shall mean the leaving of premises without the bona fide intent to return and actually returning to said premises within a period of thirty (30) days or less (or such additional period not exceeding an aggregate of sixty (60) days from date of leaving as may be granted by the building official for good cause, such as extended vacation, emergency, etc.) unless during said period of absence some other person actually occupies said premises and is in possession and control of such swimming pool.

5.

Every person who violates or fails to comply with any of the terms, provisions or requirements of this section shall thereby have agreed and consented and conclusively be deemed to have agreed and consented:

a.

That the city may enter upon the premises and empty all water from such swimming pool or cause the same to be done; and

To reimburse the city on demand for the actual cost of emptying such pool or causing the same to be done, and that the city may collect the same from any such person by civil action or any other lawful means selected by or available to the city, including, where applicable, the means provided by Title 5, Division 1, Part 1, Chapter 1, Article 9 (beginning at Section 50230) of the Government Code of the State of California.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-24. - Violations and penalties.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation, or business association of any kind to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, relocate, 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 of the provisions of this article.

Any person, firm, corporation, or business association of any kind violating any of the provisions of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor except that notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, any such violation constituting a misdemeanor under this article may, in the discretion of the attorney having prosecutorial functions, be charged and prosecuted as an infraction.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, a city enforcement official, upon determining that a person, firm, corporation, or business association of any kind has committed a violation of this article, may in his/her discretion, issue an administrative citation to the responsible party using the procedures set forth in article X of chapter 15 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 3, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-25—7-37. - Reserved. ARTICLE III. - RESIDENTIAL CODE[[3]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 4, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed the former Art. III, § 7-39, and enacted a new Art. III as set out herein. The former Art. III pertained to abatement of dangerous buildings code and derived from Code 1960, § 8110.17; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, 4-22-85; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, 3-14-88.

Sec. 7-38. - Adoption of Title 30 (Residential Code) of Los Angeles County Code.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, Title 30 (Residential Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting the 2022 California Residential Code with amendments, together with its appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

(b)

One (1) complete copy of Title 30 and one (1) complete copy of the 2022 California Residential Code will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the office of the building official. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment thereto contained in this article or other provision of this Code, the amendment or addition shall control.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 4, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-39. - Roof coverings.

Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby amended to add Section R902.1.2.1 to read as follows: Section R902.1.2.1 Roof coverings.

(a)

Notwithstanding any other provision of the Building Code and appendices to the contrary, the roof covering of any building hereinafter constructed, regardless of type of occupancy classification, shall be of noncombustible or fire-retardant construction as defined in Section 1505 of Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code, and Section R903.1 of the of Title 30, Los Angeles County Residential Code. Roof coverings shall bear a minimum Class 'B' Fire Classification as defined in Section 1505.1 of Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code and Section R905.1 of Title 30, Los Angeles County Residential Code.

(b)

Any replacement or repair that consists of more than twenty-five (25) percent of the total area of an existing roof within a twelve (12)-month period must be made in conformance with subsection (a) herein. Room additions must also comply with said subsection (a). Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 24 of Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code. Penthouses shall be constructed as required in chapter 15 of Title 26, Los Angeles County Building Code. Any use of plastics in roofs shall be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26. Any construction relating to attics and roof drainage shall be in accordance with those governed by the provisions of the Building Code.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 4, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-40. - Automatic fire sprinkler systems.

Section R313 of Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with Chapter 9 of California Fire Code as adopted and amended by chapter 10, article II, section 10-20 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 4, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-41. - Violations and penalties.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 4, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-42—7-49. - Reserved. ARTICLE IV. - ELECTRICAL CODE[[4]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 5, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed the former Art. IV, §§ 7-49, 7- 49.3—7-49.5, and enacted a new Art. IV as set out herein. The former Art. IV pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Code 1960, §§ 8130, 8131; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-2282; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, 4-22-85; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, 3-14-88; Ord. No. 1831, § 1, 12-11-89; Ord. No. 1903, § 1, 6-16-92; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, 11-21-95; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, 6-1-99; Ord. No. 2089, § 2, 10-1-02; Ord. No. 2166, § 2, 12-4-07; Ord. No. 2212, § 2, 12-21-10; Ord. No. 2252, § 2, 12-3-13; Ord. No. 2302, § 2, 1115-16; Ord. No. 2463, § 3(p—r), 1-7-20; Ord. No. 2466, § (4)(p—r), 12-17-19.

Sec. 7-50. - Adoption of Title 27 (Electrical Code) of Los Angeles County Code.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, Title 27 (Electrical Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting the 2022 California Electrical Code with amendments, together with its appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

(b)

One (1) complete copy of Title 27 and one (1) complete copy of the 2022 California Electrical Code will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the office of the building official. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment thereto contained in this article or other provision of this Code, the amendment or addition shall control.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 5, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-51. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.

Refunds and expiration of applications shall be as set forth in article II, sections 7-19 and 7-20 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 5, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-52. - Violations and penalties.

It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, either as owner, architect, contractor, artisan or otherwise, to do or knowingly to cause or permit to be done any electrical wiring as defined in this Code in such manner that the same shall not conform to all the provisions of this Code.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make connection from a source of electrical energy or to supply electric service to any electric wiring devices, appliances or equipment for the installation of which a permit is required, unless such person, firm or corporation shall have obtained satisfactory evidence from the director that such wiring, devices, appliances or equipment are in all aspects in conformity with all applicable legal provisions.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 5, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-53—7-60. - Reserved. ARTICLE V. - EXISTING BUILDING CODE[[5]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 6, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed the former Art. V, § 7-63, and enacted a new Art. V as set out herein. The former Art. V pertained to housing code and derived from Code 1960, § 8110.27; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, 4-22-85; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, 3-14-88.

Sec. 7-61. - Adoption of Title 33 (Existing Building Code) of Los Angeles County Code.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, Title 33 (Existing Building Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting the 2022 California Existing Building Code with amendments, together with its appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

(b)

One (1) complete copy of Title 33 and one (1) complete copy of the 2022 California Existing Building Code will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the office of the building official. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such codes set forth above and any

amendment thereto contained in this article or other provision of this Code, the amendment or addition shall control.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 6, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-62. - Violations and penalties.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 6, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-63—7-73. - Reserved. ARTICLE VI. - MECHANICAL CODE[[6]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 7, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed the former Art. VI, §§ 7-73, 7-75, 7-77, and enacted a new Art. VI as set out herein. The former Art. VI pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Code 1960, § 8110.24; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, 4-22-85; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, 3-14-88; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, 11-21-95; Ord. No. 2212, § 2, 12-2110; Ord. No. 2252, § 2, 12-3-13; Ord. No. 2302, § 2, 11-15-16; Ord. No. 2466, § (4)(t), 12-17-19; Ord. No. 2463, § 3(t), 1-7-20.

Sec. 7-74. - Adoption of Title 29 (Mechanical Code) of Los Angeles County Code.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, Title 29 (Mechanical Code) of the Los Angeles Code, adopting the 2022 California Mechanical Code with amendments, together with its appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

(b)

One (1) complete copy of Title 29 and one (1) complete copy of the 2022 Mechanical Code will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the office of the building official. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment thereto contained in this article or other provision of this Code, the amendment or addition shall control.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 7, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-75. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.

Refunds and expiration of applications shall be as set forth in article II, sections 7-19 and 7-20 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 7, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-76. - Violations and penalties.

It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain mechanical equipment or system(s) in the city or cause or permit the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code. Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under this Code if installed after the effective date of this Code, shall constitute a continuing violation of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 7, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-77—7-84. - Reserved. ARTICLE VII. - PLUMBING CODE[[7]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 8, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed the former Art. VII, §§ 7-85, 7-87, 7-88, and enacted a new Art. VII as set out herein. The former Art. VII pertained to similar subject matter and derived from Code 1960, § 8110; Code 1960, §§ 8120.2, 8120.3; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, 6-26-1978; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-1982; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, 4-22-1985; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, 3-14-1988; Ord. No. 1831, § 1, 12-11-1989; Ord. No. 1903, § 1, 6-16-1992; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, 11-21-1995; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, 6-11999; Ord. No. 2083, § 2, 11-1-2002; Ord. No. 2166, § 2, 12-4-2007; Ord. No. 2212, § 2, 12-21-2010; Ord. No. 2252, § 2, 12-3-2013; Ord. No. 2302, § 2, 11-15-2016; Ord. No. 2463, §§ 3(v—x), 1-7-2020; Ord. No. 2466, §§ (4)(v—x), 12-17-2019.

Sec. 7-85. - Adoption of Title 28 (Plumbing Code) of Los Angeles County Code.

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this article, Title 28 (Plumbing Code) of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting the 2022 California Plumbing Code with amendments, together with its appendices, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth herein, and conflicting ordinances are hereby repealed.

(b)

One (1) complete copy of Title 28 and one (1) complete copy of the California Plumbing Code will be on file and accessible to the public for inspection at the office of the building official. In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in such codes set forth above and any amendment thereto contained in this article or other provision of this Code, the amendment or addition shall control.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 8, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-86. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.

Refunds and expiration of applications shall be as set forth in article II, sections 7-19 and 7-20 of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 8, 12-6-22)

Sec. 7-87. - Violations and penalties.

(Ord. No. 2508, § 8, 12-6-22)

Secs. 7-88—7-97. - Reserved.

ARTICLE VIII. - RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS[[8]]

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State Law reference— Authority to regulate removal of buildings, Gov. Code, § 38601(b).

DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY

Sec. 7-98. - Moving a building on the same lot.

Where a residential building is to be moved from one part of a lot to another part of the same lot or from one lot to another lot owned by the same person, and without traversing any street, alley or property of any

other person, the owner must first request in writing and receive written consent of the building and safety director to change the location of such building, and such consent shall not be granted where there is reasonable objection on the part of adjoining property owners. The administrative authority shall refer the application to the administrative review board for a hearing as provided for in section 7-114.

(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82)

Sec. 7-99. - Abrogation of other requirements.

Nothing in this article shall be construed as abrogating or waiving any other permits, approvals or regulations of other provisions of this Code, nor requirements of other departments, agencies or jurisdictions having authority regarding moving of buildings.

(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82)

Secs. 7-100—7-110. - Reserved. DIVISION 2. - PERMIT

Sec. 7-111. - Required.

Any person desiring to move, or to cause to be moved, any building or structure, or any section or portion of any building or structure, over, upon, along or across any public street, alley or other public place shall first file a written application or a relocation permit with the building official specifying the kind of building to be moved, the location of the same, the location to which, and the route and length of the route over or along which such building or section or portion of such building is to be moved, the number of sections in which the building will be moved, and the time within which such removal will be completed. if the building to be moved is to be moved onto a lot zoned for single-family residential use within the city, the application shall be accompanied by a plot plan showing elevations and the proposed location of the building on the lot, at least two (2) photographs of the building and a written consent of the owner of the building for the building official to enter the building at a reasonable time for the purpose of making all inspections required by this article.

(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82)

Sec. 7-112. - Relocation permit fees.

The fees for a relocation permit shall be set by city council resolution. In addition to the relocation permit fee, an inspection fee set by resolution of the city council also shall be charged. All fees shall be paid at the time the permit application if filed.

(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82; Ord. No. 1939, § 2, 8-16-94)

Sec. 7-113. - Approval of application.

(a)

Upon approval of such application by the building official, he shall issue a relocation permit for the moving of the building or the sections or portions thereof referred to in such application.

(b)

If the application is for a permit to move a building onto a lot zoned for a single-family residential use, and is accompanied by the consent in writing of all of the owners of property within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the relocation site, he shall approve the application and issue a relocation permit, subject to such conditions as he determines are necessary for the public safety, authorizing the moving of the building referred to in the application.

(c)

If the application for a permit to move a building onto a lot zoned for single-family residential use is not accompanied by the consent in writing of all of the owners of property within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the relocation site, he shall refer the application to the administrative review board for hearing as provided for in section 7-114.

(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82)

Sec. 7-114. - Review of application to relocate buildings into residential zones.

(a)

Upon the receipt o an application for a permit to move a building onto a lot zoned for single-family residential use the review board shall set the matter for hearing. The date of the hearing shall be within fourteen (14) days of the date the application is received by the board. The board shall cause notice of the time and place of the hearing to be mailed to all owners of property within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the lot to which the building is to be moved at least seven (7) days before the date of the hearing.

(b)

Upon the basis of the hearing, the board shall determine whether or not the building when moved will be compatible with the other buildings within the neighborhood as to appearance, size and location upon the lot. On the basis of it determination, the board may either approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the issuance of the relocation permit.

(c)

Any person desiring to do so may appeal from any determination of the board to the city council within the time and in the manner provided for in section 26-267(b)(4) of this Code. The appeal shall suspend and set aside the determination of the board until the city council has acted upon the appeal. The determination of the city council shall be final.

(d)

If the board approves of the issuance of the relocation permit, the building official shall issue the permit when the owner of the lot files with the building official an agreement to alter or repair the relocated building to conform to the building regulations of the city, completely repaint the exterior of the building to comply with any other conditions to the review board. The agreement shall be completed within sixty (60) days after the building has been relocated. performance of the agreement shall be secured by a cash deposit or surety bond in an amount fixed by the building and safety director and conditioned upon the fact that if the

work agreed to be done is not completed within the time specified, the work shall be immediately performed by the surety or the principal amount of the deposit or bond shall be forfeited to the city. The city council may, with the consent of the owner of the lot, order the proceeds, resulting from the bond forfeiture applied toward the cost of the required alterations or repairs.

(Ord. No. 1383, § 2, 6-26-78; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, 2-22-82)

Secs. 7-115—7-133. - Reserved. ARTICLE IX. - RESERVED[[9]]

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 2508, § 9, adopted December 6, 2022, repealed Article IX, which pertained to signs and derived from Code 1960, §§ 8110, 8110.18—8110.20, 8110.22; Ord. No. 1381, § 2, adopted June 26, 1978; Ord. No. 1531, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 1982; Ord. No. 1666, § 1, adopted April 22, 1985; Ord. No. 1771, § 1, adopted March 14, 1988; Ord. No. 1831, § 1, adopted Dec. 11, 1989; Ord. No. 1903, § 1, adopted June 16, 1992; Ord. No. 1960, § 2, adopted Nov. 21, 1995; Ord. No. 2033, § 2, adopted June 1, 1999; Ord. No. 2083, § 2, adopted Oct. 1, 2002.

Secs. 7-134—7-167. - Reserved. ARTICLE X. - BUILDING WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION

Sec. 7-168. - Water system required.

No new building or structure shall hereafter be erected, constructed or relocated upon any property within the city, unless there is, or is made available, a water system for fire protection as required by the Fire Code. When such a system is not immediately available, no building permit for construction shall be issued until arrangements have been made to secure installation of said required fire protection system. Surety of the installation shall be in the form of an agreement and cash or surety bond guaranteeing installation of necessary conduits, pipes, hydrants and other appurtenances required. The amount of such bond shall be determined by the city engineer.

(Code 1960, § 8200; Ord. No. 1383, § 12, 6-26-78)