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Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

Sec. 7-20. - Use and occupancy.

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

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.

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)

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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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