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Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

Sec. 7-168. - Water system required.

West Covina Building Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-23 · West Covina

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)

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▸Contents — West Covina Building Code
West Covina Building Code
  1. ▸Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
    Overview
    1. Sec. 7-1. - Definition of terms.
    2. Sec. 7-2. - Fees.
    3. Sec. 7-16. - Adoption of Title 26 (Building Code) of Los Angel…
    4. Sec. 7-17. - Board of appeals.
    5. Sec. 7-18. - Expiration and extension of applications.
    6. Sec. 7-19. - Fees and refunds.
    7. Sec. 7-20. - Use and occupancy.
    8. Sec. 7-21. - Roof coverings.
    9. Sec. 7-22. - Fire protection and life safety systems.
    10. Sec. 7-23. - Swimming pool safety.
    11. Sec. 7-24. - Violations and penalties.
    12. Sec. 7-38. - Adoption of Title 30 (Residential Code) of Los An…
    13. Sec. 7-39. - Roof coverings.
    14. Sec. 7-40. - Automatic fire sprinkler systems.
    15. Sec. 7-41. - Violations and penalties.
    16. Sec. 7-50. - Adoption of Title 27 (Electrical Code) of Los Ang…
    17. Sec. 7-51. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.
    18. Sec. 7-52. - Violations and penalties.
    19. Sec. 7-61. - Adoption of Title 33 (Existing Building Code) of …
    20. Sec. 7-62. - Violations and penalties.
    21. Sec. 7-74. - Adoption of Title 29 (Mechanical Code) of Los Ang…
    22. Sec. 7-75. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.
    23. Sec. 7-76. - Violations and penalties.
    24. Sec. 7-85. - Adoption of Title 28 (Plumbing Code) of Los Angel…
    25. Sec. 7-86. - Fees, refunds, and expiration.
    26. Sec. 7-87. - Violations and penalties.
    27. Sec. 7-98. - Moving a building on the same lot.
    28. Sec. 7-99. - Abrogation of other requirements.
    29. Sec. 7-111. - Required.
    30. Sec. 7-112. - Relocation permit fees.
    31. Sec. 7-113. - Approval of application.
    32. Sec. 7-114. - Review of application to relocate buildings into…
    33. Sec. 7-168. - Water system required.
    34. Sec. 7-169. - Reimbursement agreement.
    35. Sec. 7-170. - Existing facilities.
    36. Sec. 7-171. - Same—Preparation of map.
    37. Sec. 7-183. - Definitions.
    38. Sec. 7-184. - Streets and highways; dedication required.
    39. Sec. 7-185. - Construction of street improvements—Required; ex…
    40. Sec. 7-186. - Same—Prerequisite to approval of the building of…
    41. Sec. 7-187. - Same—Construction agreement.
    42. Sec. 7-188. - Adequate street lighting—Owner's responsibility.
    43. Sec. 7-189. - Same—Reimbursement agreement.
    44. Sec. 7-190. - Sidewalks—General requirements.
    45. Sec. 7-191. - Same—Location.
    46. Sec. 7-192. - Sidewalk widths.
    47. Sec. 7-200. - Application of article.
    48. Sec. 7-201. - Reimbursement agreement.
    49. Sec. 7-202. - Collection of reimbursement.
    50. Sec. 7-220. - Adopted.
    51. Sec. 7-221. - Reserved.
    52. Sec. 7-223. - Guidelines for solar photovoltaic installation.
    53. Sec. 7-230. - Purpose.
    54. Sec. 7-231. - Scope.
    55. Sec. 7-232. - Definitions.
    56. Sec. 7-233. - Enforcement provisions.
    57. Sec. 7-234. - Right of entry.
    58. Sec. 7-235. - Violations and penalties.
    59. Sec. 7-236. - Appeals.
    60. Sec. 7-237. - Alternate materials and methods of construction.
    61. Sec. 7-238. - Key requirements.
    62. Sec. 7-239. - Frames/jambs/strikes/hinges.
    63. Sec. 7-240. - Windows/sliding glass doors.
    64. Sec. 7-241. - Garage type doors: Rolling overhead, solid overh…
    65. Sec. 7-242. - Special residential building provisions.
    66. Sec. 7-243. - Special commercial building provisions.
    67. Sec. 7-244. - Tests.
    68. Sec. 7-250. - Guidelines adopted.
    69. Sec. 7-251. - Reserved.
    70. Sec. 7-260. - Title.
    71. Sec. 7-261. - Covered projects.
    72. Sec. 7-262. - Waste diversion plan (WDP).
    73. Sec. 7-263. - The administrative cost-recovery fee.
    74. Sec. 7-264. - Performance security deposit and refund.
    75. Sec. 7-265. - Diversion requirements exemption.
    76. Sec. 7-266. - Authority and enforcement.
    77. Sec. 7-267. - Hazardous or toxic C&D debris.
    78. Sec. 7-268. - Applicability of other laws.
    79. Sec. 7-269. - Reserved.
    80. Sec. 7-270. - Title.
    81. § 7-280
    82. Sec. 7-330. - Purpose.
    83. Sec. 7-331. - Definitions.
    84. Sec. 7-332. - Model water efficient landscaping ordinance requ…

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