Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Wheatland Municipal Code Ch. 15.01 General Provisions
Wheatland Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Wheatland
Cite as: Wheatland Municipal Code Chapter 15.01 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.01.010. Title.¶
The California Title 24 Codes set forth in Chapters 15.02 through 15.18 collectively shall be known as the "Wheatland Building Code" and may be cited as such, and will be referred to in this chapter as "this code."
(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.01.020. Applicability.¶
This code shall apply to all new construction and any alterations, repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building, structures or any portion thereof, including any electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, or fire protection equipment installed on any property or used on or within any building or structure within the city.
(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.01.030. Conflicts with other Codes.¶
In the event of any conflict between this code and any applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation, the requirement that establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern.
(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.01.040. Interpretation.¶
The provisions of this code are enacted for the public health, safety, and welfare and are to be liberally construed to further these beneficial purposes as specified in Chapter 1 of the 2022 California Building Code.
(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 471 § 4, 2020; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.01.050. Liability.¶
The provisions of this code shall not be construed as imposing upon the City of Wheatland any liability or responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from defective work, nor shall the City of Wheatland, or any official, employee, or agent of the city, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the review or inspections authorized by the provisions of this code of any permits or certificates issued under this code.
(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
§ 15.01.060. Penalty.¶
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, any person who violates any provision of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable under Wheatland Municipal Code Chapter 1.16 and the laws of the State of California.
(Ord. 451 § 5, 2013; Ord. 462 § 4, 2017; Ord. 495, 1/9/2024)
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