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Chapter 7 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS

Sec. 7-331. - Definitions.

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

The following terms as used in this article shall, unless the context already indicates otherwise, have the respective meanings herein set forth herein. Terms not defined herein related to solid waste, recycling and/or recovery shall have the meaning ascribed to them in Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code and Division 7 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, as amended. Terms not

otherwise defined herein or in the aforementioned state codes and regulations shall have the meanings set forth elsewhere in this Code.

Compost has the same meaning as in 14 CCR Section 17896.2(a)(4), as may be amended from time to time.

MWELO refers to the model water efficient landscape ordinance (MWELO), 23 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 2.7.

Multi-family means of, from, or pertaining to residential premises with five (5) or more dwelling units. Multifamily premises do not include hotels, motels, or other transient occupancy facilities, which are considered commercial businesses.

Single-family means of, from, or pertaining to any residential premises with fewer than five (5) units.

(Ord. No. 2494, § 4, 3-15-22)

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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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