Chapter 15.01 — ADOPTION OF TECHNICAL BUILDING CODES AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

(a)

Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following California Building Codes are adopted and include:

The 2022 California Building Code including Appendix F, I and J;

The 2022 California Residential Code including Appendix H;

The 2022 California Electrical Code;

The 2022 California Mechanical Code;

The 2022 California Plumbing Code including Appendix A and I;

The 2022 California Energy Code;

The 2022 California Historical Building Code;

The 2022 California Existing Building Code;

The 2022 California Green Building Standards;

The 2022 California Referenced Standards Code;

The 2021 International Pool and Spa Code;

The 1997 Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code.

The 1997 Uniform Housing Code.

including all indices and amendments, are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as if fully set out herein, as Chapter 15.01.010 of Title 15 of this Code.

(b)

Copies of Codes Available. In accordance with, Health & Safety Code § 18942(d), one copy of said Codes will remain on file in the office of the City Clerk.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 3, 12-13-22)

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the 2022 California Codes; including all indices and amendments, or in the Whittier Municipal Code, such names or terms will be deemed and constructed to have the name ascribed to it in this section, as follows:

A.

"Building and Safety Division" means the Building and Safety Division, Community Development Services Department of the City of Whittier;

B.

"Health office" means the Los Angeles County Health Department.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 3, 12-13-22)

In the event of any conflict or ambiguity between any provision contained in the California Codes and any amendment or addition thereto contained in this title, the amendment or addition thereto will control.

(Ord. No. 3143, § 3, 12-13-22)