Ordinance No. 1013
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ORDINANCE NO. 1013
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDINGS, OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 1991 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
STANDARDS, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, THE
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE WITH THE IAPMO
INSTALLATION STANDARDS, INCLUDING SELECTED
APPENDICES FOR EACH, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE,
INCLUDING SPECIFIED APPENDICES, AND THE
UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1993
EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
1993 EDITION; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH.
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 988
13 adopted the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, including
14 Appendices, Chapters 1, 11, 12, 32, 38, and 57, the Uniform
15 Mechanical Code, 1988 Edition, including Appendices A, B, and C,
16 and the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1988 Edition, including Appendices
17 A, B, C, D, H, and I; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 987
19 adopted the Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, including specified
20 Appendices, and the Uniform Fire Code Standards; and
21 WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 971
22 adopted the National Electrical Code 1987 Edition; and
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WHEREAS, the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code
24 including Appendices, Chapters 1, 11, 12, 32, and 38 and the
25 Uniform Building Standards, has been issued by the International
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WHEREAS, the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical
1 Code, including Appendices A, B, and C, has been issued by the
2 International Conference of Building Officials and International
3 Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and
4 WHEREAS, the 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code,
5 including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, and I with the IAPMO
6 Installation Standards, has been issued by the International
7 Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and
8 WHEREAS, the 1991 Editions of the Uniform Fire Code and
9 Uniform Fire Code Standards, copyrighted by the International
10 Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs
11 Association, have been issued; and
12 WHEREAS, the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition,
13 copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association has been
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15 WHEREAS, the Uniform Administrative Code Provisions for
16 the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, has been copyrighted
17 and issued by the International Conference of Building Off icials;
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19 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon is
20 authorized, pursuant to Section 50022.2 et seq. of the California
21 Government Code, to adopt said codes by reference and to amend
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23 WHEREAS, Section 7.9-2, Definitions, and Sections 7.30
24 through 7.57 of Article IV, Offstreet Parking and Loading, all of
25 Chapter 7, Buildings, of the Code of the City of Vernon have been
26 superseded by comparable provisions in Chapter 26, Zoning, of the
27 Code of the City of Vernon; and
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1 WHEREAS, miscellaneous changes to Chapter 7, Buildings,
2 of the Code of the City of Vernon are necessary to clarify and to
3 improve the effectiveness of the code; and
4 WHEREAS, the City Council on April 27, 1993, gave a
5 first reading of the title of this ordinance and the titles of
6 said codes and standards.
7 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON DOES ORDAIN AS
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SECTION 2: Section 7. 2 of the Code of the City of
14 Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
15 Sec. 7.2. Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, adopted.
16 The Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, including
17 Appendices, Chapters 1 (I & II), 11,12 (I, II & III), 32, and 38
18 and the Uniform Building Code Standards, copyrighted by the
19 International Conference of Building Officials, except as
20 provided herein, are adopted by reference as the Building Code of
21 the City of Vernon.
22 SECTION 3: Section 7.3 of the Code of the City of
23 Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
24 Sec. 7.3. Amendments, additions, and deletions.
25 The Uniform Building Code, 1991 Edition, is amended as
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SECTION 1: Findings.
The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and
that the recitals contained hereinabove are true and
(a)
Uniform Building Code Section 204 and Appendix
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Chapter 1, Section 124, are hereby deleted.
(b) Uniform Building Code Section 308 (a) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 308 (a) Use or Occupancy. No building or
structure shall be used or occupied and no change in
the existing use or occupancy of said building or
structure or portion thereof shall be made until the
Director of Community Services has issued a Certificate
of Occupancy therefore as provided herein.
"Use" shall have the same meaning as defined in Section
26.2.17 and any other applicable provision of the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the Code of the City
of Vernon. "Change in Use" shall include but not be
limited to any change in tenancy of a building for
which a new business license is required.
EXCEPTION: Group M and Division 3 of Group R
Occupancies.
When determined by the Director of Community Services
that a special inspection is required to determine
compliance with the Codes of the City of Vernon for a
Certificate of Occupancy, an inspection fee shall be
paid as set forth by resolution of the City Council.
Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. Certificates presuming to give authority
to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of
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1 other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be
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3 (c) Uniform Building Code Table 3-A is hereby amended
4 to read as follows:
5 TABLE NO.3-A. BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
6 Building permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
7 schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
8 (d) Uniform Building Code Section 504 (a) is hereby
9 amended to read as follows:
10 Sec. 504. (a) General. Buildings shall adjoin or have
11 access to a public way on not less than one side.
12 Eaves over required windows shall be not less than 30
13 inches from the side and rear property lines. For
14 eaves, see Section 1711.
15 (e) Uniform Building Code Section 506 is hereby
16 amended to add subsection (d) as follows:
17 Sec. 506. Allowable Area Increases. (d) Yards. For the
18 purpose of this Section a public right-of-way, and a
19 railroad right-of-way containing railroad tracks owned
20 and operated by a railroad, may be considered as
21 required yard space.
22 (f) Uniform Building Code Section 3203 is hereby
23 amended to read as follows:
24 Sec. 3203. Roof covering Requirements. The roof
25 covering on any structure regulated by this code shall
26 be as specified in Table No. 32A and as classified in
27 Section 3204, except that only fire retardant roof
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coverings meeting class A or B roofing assemblies are
permitted in the City of Vernon. The roof-covering
assembly includes the roofdeck, underlayment,
interlayment, insulation and covering which is assigned
a roof-covering classification.
(g) Uniform Building Code Chapter 45 is hereby
(h) Uniform Building Code Section 5206 is hereby
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(i) Uniform Building Code Section 5207 is hereby
amended to add subsection c as follows:
Sec. 5207. Skylights. (c) Approved Materials. Re-
gardless of the provisions in Chapter 34, no skylight
shall be installed unless the materials and
construction standards and the location has been
approved by the Director of Community Services, all in
accordance with the provisions of this code.
1. Skylights which are flat or corrugated, shall
be provided with an approved supporting barrier
immediately above or below the skylight.
2. Each skylight shall not exceed a maximum area
of 32 square feet.
3. The aggregate area of all skylights shall not
exceed 25 percent of the floor area of the room
or space sheltered by the roof in which they
are installed.
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14 The National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, including
15 Appendices A and B, copyrighted by the National Fire Protection
16 Association, and the Uniform Administrative Code provisions for
17 the National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, promulgated by the
18 International Conference of Building Officials, except as
19 provided for in this article, are adopted by reference as the
20 Electrical Code of the City of Vernon.
21 SECTION 6: Section 7.9-1a of the Code of the City of
22 Vernon is hereby repealed.
23 SECTION 7: Section 7.9-2 of the Code of the City of
24 Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
25 Sec. 7.9-2 Amendments, additions and deletions.
26 (a) The Uniform Administrative Code provisions for the
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4. All existing skylights which are not in
conformance with this code are deemed to be
hazardous and shall be removed or protected in
accordance with this section.
(j) Uniform Building Code, Appendices, Chapters 7, 10,
23 ( I, I I, I I I, and IV), 24, 25, 26, 29, 31 (I & I I), 35, 49, 51,
53, 55, and 70 are hereby deleted.
SECTION 4: Section 7.5 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is hereby repealed.
SECTION 5: Section 7.9-1 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.9-1. National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition,
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(1) Section 203 is hereby deleted.
(2) Subsections 12 and 13 of Section 301(b) are
hereby deleted.
(3) Table 3-A is hereby amended to read as
follows:
TABLE NO. 3-A - ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
Electrical permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(b) The National Electrical Code, 1993 Edition, is
hereby amended as follows:
(1) Exceptions No. 1 and 2 to National Electrical
Code Section 250-91(b) are hereby deleted.
(2) Subsections (d) through (h) are hereby added
to National Electrical Code Section 250-91 as follows:
Sec. 250-91. Material.
(d) Conduit. All wiring installed in or on
buildings or other structures shall be in a metal
protected wiring system of either flexible, nonmetallic
conduit, thin wall tubing or rigid conduit
(e) Entrance Conductors. Service entrance
conductors from overhead service drops shall be
installed in rigid metal raceways.
(f) Color Coding. Grounded conductors of
different voltage shall be identified by white and
natural grey; grounded conductors of the 277/480 volt
system shall be grey; grounded conductors of the
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lower voltage systems shall be white.
(g) Aluminum Conductor Terminations. All
stranded aluminum conductors must be terminated with an
approved hy-press termination.
(h) Ceiling Receptacles. Upon change of
occupancy, use or tenancy all 120 volt ceiling mounted
receptacles shall be removed.
SECTION 8: Section 7.9-10 of the Code of the City of
9 Vernon is hereby repealed.
10 SECTION 9: Section 7.9--11 of the Code of the City of
11 Vernon is hereby repealed.
12 SECTION 10: Section 7.9-14 of the Code of the city of
13 Vernon is hereby repealed.
14 SECTION 11: Article IV, Off-Street Parking and
15 Loading, consisting of Sections 7.30 through 7.51 of the Code of
16 the City of Vernon, is hereby repealed.
17 SECTION 12: Section 7.58 of the Code of the City of
18 Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
19 Sec. 7.58. Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition,
20 adopted.
21 The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, including
22 Appendices A, B, and C, published jointly by the International
23 Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the
24 International Conference of Building Officials, except as
25 provided in this article, is adopted by reference as the
26 Mechanical Code of the City of Vernon.
27 SECTION 13: Section 7.59 of the Code of the City of
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7 (b) Uniform Mechanical Code Table No. 3-A is amended
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9 TABLE 3-A. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES.
10 Mechanical permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
11 schedule adopted by the City Council.
12 (c) Section 1509 is hereby amended by adding
13 subsection 9, as follows:
14 Sec. 1509. Equipment in a Refrigeration Machinery Room.
15 9. Arc producing devices such as contactors,
16 starters, relays, etc., shall not be located within a
17 refrigeration machinery room.
18 (d) Uniform Mechanical Code, Appendix B, Section
19 2407 (a) is hereby amended to read as follows:
20 Section 2407 (a) General. Process piping and tubing
21 shall comply with this section and shall be installed
22 in accordance with nationally recognized standards.
23 Piping and tubing systems shall be compatible with the
24 material being transported.
25 SECTION 14: Section 7.61 of the Code of the City of
26 Vernon is amended to read as follows:
27 Sec. 7.61. Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, adopted.
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Vernon is amended to read as follows:
Section 7.59 Amendments, additions, and deletions.
The Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, is amended
as follows:
(a)
Uniform Mechanical Code Section 203 is hereby
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The Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, including
Appendices I-A, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-D, II-E, II-F, III-A, III-B,
III-C, III-D, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-B AND VI-D, and the Uniform
Fire Code Standards, 1991 Edition, copyrighted by the
International Conference of Building Officials and the Western
Fire Chiefs Association, except as provided in this article, are
adopted as the Fire Code of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 15: Section 7.63 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is hereby repealed.
SECTION 16: Section 7.64 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.64 Amendments, additions, and deletions.
The Uniform Fire Code, 1993 Edition, is amended as
follows:
(a) Uniform Fire Code Section 2.303 is hereby deleted.
(b) Uniform Fire Code Section 4.108 is amended by
adding the following activities:
Sec. 4.108. Permit Required.
f. 6. Fire extinguishing and protection systems of
all types.
f.7. Fire alarm systems.
h.4. Hazardous materials monitoring system,
underground, aboveground and related work.
p.4. Paint spray booth and stacks.
u. 1. Underground or aboveground flammable liquid
storage tank construction, removal and abandonment.
w.3. Waste oil tanks.
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1 (c) Uniform Fire Code Section 10.204 (a) is hereby
2 amended to read as follows:
3 Sec. 10.204 (a) Dimensions. Fire apparatus access
4 roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than
5 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not
6 less than 15 feet.
7 (d) Uniform Fire Code Section 45.202 is hereby amended
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Sec. 45.202. Location of Spray-finishing Operations.
All inside or outside spray-finishing operations shall
be conducted in an approved spray booth constructed in
accordance with all applicable codes.
(e) Uniform Fire Code, Section 77.107 is amended as
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Sec. 77.107. Prohibited and Limited Acts. Explosive
materials shall not be manufactured, tested or stored
within the limits of the City of Vernon.
(f) Uniform Fire Code Section 79.501 is amended as
Sec. 79.501. Storage of Class I and Class II Liquids.
Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in aboveground
tanks outside of buildings is permitted within the
limits of the City of Vernon except within the shaded
areas shown on Exhibit "F", which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof by reference.
EXCEPTION:
Storage of Class I and Class II liquids not exceeding
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two (2) 1,000 gallon tanks per parcel in approved
containers is permitted in all areas within the limits
of the City of Vernon.
(g) Uniform Fire Code Section 82.104(a) is amended as
follows:
Sec. 82.104(a) Storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Storage and transportation of Lp-gas and the
installation and maintenance of pertinent equipment
shall be in accordance with U.F.C. standard No. 82-1.
Storage is permitted within the limits of the City of
Vernon except within the shaded areas shown on Exhibit
"F", which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
EXCEPTION:
Storage of LP-gas not exceeding 2,000 gallons per
parcel in approved containers is permitted in all areas
within the limits of the City of Vernon.
(h) Uniform Fire Code Appendices I-B, II-C, IV-B,
VI-C, VI-E, and VI-F are hereby deleted.
SECTION 17: Section 7.66 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is hereby repealed.
SECTION 18: section 7.67 is hereby added to the Code
of the City of Vernon.
Sec. 7.67. Application for permit and issuance.
All applications for permits to construct as required
under the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code shall be
accompanied by plan check and permit fees established in a fee
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1 schedule adopted by the City Council.
2 (a) To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file
3 an application therefore in writing on a form furnished by the
4 Director of Community Services for that purpose.
5 (b) Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and
6 other data shall be submitted in a minimum of four (4) sets with
7 each application for a permit. The Director of Community
8 Services may require plans and calculations to be prepared and
9 designed by an engineer licensed by the State to practice as
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11 (c) Permit issuance shall be in accordance with the
12 provisions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City
13 Council of the City of Vernon.
14 SECTION 19: Section 7.68 is hereby added to the Code
15 of the city of Vernon.
16 Sec. 7.68. Enforcement by Director of community
17 Services.
18 The City Administrator may assign to the Director of
19 Community Services all or part of the responsibility for
20 enforcing Uniform Fire Code sections pertaining to building
21 construction, equipment installation, and facilities installation
22 including but not limited to access roads, address
23 identification, street signs, key boxes, fire extinguishing
24 systems, alarm systems, industrial facilities, gas and cryogenic
25 systems, refrigeration, and storage. Any such assignment shall
26 be in writing and shall specify the Uniform Fire Code sections or
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15 (a) Uniform Plumbing Code Table No. 3-A is amended to
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17 TABLE NO. 3-A - PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
18 Plumbing permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
19 schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
20 (b) Uniform Plumbing Code Appendix "C" is amended by
21 adding the following:
22 (1) Add the following after the opening paragraph:
23 Appendix C. Minimum Plumbing Facilities.
24 The number of plumbing facilities shall be
25 determined based on the maximum number of occupants
26 that can be expected at the facility.
27 (2) Industrial Warehouses, Workshops, Foundries,
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SECTION 20: Section 7.70 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.70. Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition,
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, its Appendices
A, B, C, D, H, and I, with the IAPMO Installation Standards,
prepared and published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, except as provided herein, is
adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Vernon.
SECTION 21: Section 7.71 of the Code of the City of
Vernon is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 7.71. Amendments, additions, and deletions.
The Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, is amended as
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1 and similar establishments (for employee use):
2 A floor drain or drains shall be installed in all
3 shop toilet areas.
4 (c) Uniform Plumbing Code Appendix "D", Part A,
5 Section D1(d) is hereby amended as follows:
6 Appendix D, Part A, Section D1 Materials. (d) Yard
7 drainage piping and onsite storm drain systems that
8 connect to public storm drainage systems shall be
9 installed in accordance with this chapter and approved
10 public works standards. Prior to construction of any
11 storm drain system, complete plans and hydraulic
12 calculations shall be approved by the agency whose
13 storm drainage system is to be impacted by the proposed
14 system. A Vernon standard storm drain inspection
15 manhole or equivalent shall be installed on private
16 property at an approved location.
17 SECTION 22: Section 7.74 of the Code of the City of
18 Vernon is hereby repealed.
19 SECTION 23: Section 7.79 of the Code of the City of
20 Vernon is hereby repealed.
21 SECTION 24: Section 7.94 of the Code of the City of
22 Vernon is hereby amended as follows:
23 Sec. 7.94. Violation of article a nuisance.
24 Every violation of Article I (Building Code), IA
25 (Electrical Code), V (Mechanical Code), VI (Fire Code), VII
26 (Plumbing Code) and VIII (Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
27 Buildings) is declared to be a public nuisance.
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1 SECTION 25: Enactment of Penalty Sections.
2 Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.4 the
3 following penalty sections are specifically enacted and published
4 as set forth in Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E attached hereto except
5 as otherwise amended or deleted in this ordinance:
6 (a) Uniform Building Code 1991 Edition, Sections 201,
7202,203,205, 303(e), and 308(f) (Exhibit A).
8 (b) Uniform Administrative Code provisions for the
9 National Electric Code, 1993 Edition, Sections 201, 202, 204, and
10 303 (e) (Exhibit B).
11 (c) Uniform Mechanical Code, 1991 Edition, Sections
12 201, 202, 204, and 303 (e) (Exhibit C).
13 (d) Uniform Fire Code, 1991 Edition, Divisions I and
14 II of Article 2; Article 3; and section 4.107 (Exhibit D).
15 (e) Uniform Plumbing Code, 1991 Edition, sections 20.1
16 through 20.3 and 30.3(e) (Exhibit E).
17 SECTION 26: Ordinances repealed.
18 Ordinance No.'s 801, 971, 987, and 988 and all
19 ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance
20 are hereby repealed.
21 SECTION 27: violation
22 A violation of this ordinance or any part hereof is
23 punishable by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars
24 ($500.00) or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of
25 not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and
26 imprisonment. Each day or any portion thereof during which any
27 violation of any provision of this ordinance is committed,
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2 offense.
3 SECTION 28: Severability.
4 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase
5 or work of this ordinance is for any reason held to be void or
6 unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
7 the remaining portions of this ordinance; it being the intention
8 of the City Council of the City of Vernon to adopt and pass this
9 ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or
10 phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that one or more of the
11 sections, subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases thereof may
12 be declared void or unconstitutional.
13 SECTION 29: Public Hearing.
14 Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3 the City
15 Council hereby schedules a public hearing on May 18, 1993 at 5:00
16 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard at the
17 Council Chambers of the Vernon City Council located at 4305 Santa
18 Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, for the purpose of considering the
19 adoption of the 1991 Editions of the Uniform Building Code
20 including Appendices, Chapters 1, 11, 12, 32, and 38 and the
21 Uniform Building Code Standards, the Uniform Mechanical Code
22 including Appendices A, B, and C, and the Uniform Plumbing Code
23 including Appendices A, B, C, D, H, and I, with the IAPMO
24 Installation Standards, the Uniform Fire Code including
25 Appendices I-A, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-D, II-E, II-P, III-A, III-B,
26 III-C, III-D, IV-A, V-A, VI-A, VI-B and VI-D, with the Uniform
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2 National Electrical Code 1993 edition. The City Clerk shall post
3 a notice of said hearing in the same manner as provided for the
4 posting of ordinances, stating that said hearing shall be
5 conducted, the purpose of said hearing, and the copies of said
6 Code are on file with the City Clerk and are available for public
7 inspection. Such notice shall also be published in accordance
8 with Government Code Section 6066 in the Metropolitan News, which
9 the City Council finds to be a newspaper of general circulation
10 nearest to the City most appropriate for this purpose.
11 SECTION 30: Copies on File with City Clerk.
12 Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6 one
13 certified copy each of the 1991 Editions of the Uniform Building
14 Code, Uniform Building Code Standards, the Uniform Mechanical
15 Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code with the IAPMO Installation
16 Standards, the Uniform Fire Code with the Uniform Fire Code
17 Standards and the 1993 Edition of the National Electrical Code,
18 shall be made available for public inspection in the office of
19 the City Clerk for at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
20 hear ing .
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SECTION 31: Posting.
The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to the
passage of this ordinance and shall post the same, or cause the
same to be posted, within fifteen (15) days after its passage in
accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, in three
(3) of the most public places in the City of Vernon, to wit: the
northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, the
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1 northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard, and
2 on the bulletin board in the lobby of the City Hall of said City,
3 located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in the City of Vernon,
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SECTION 32:
Effective Date.
That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days from and after its passage of the same.
1993.
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3 I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of
4 Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being
5 Ordinance No. 1013, was duly and regularly introduced at an
6 adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
7 Vernon, held on Tuesday, May 18. 1993, and thereafter finally
8 adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on
9 Tuesday,
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1993, and thereafter duly signed by the
Mayor of the City of Vernon, by the following vote:
AYES:
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Councilmen:
Malburg, Ybarra,
Gonzales, Davis
McCormick
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Councilmen: None
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1991 UNIFORM BUILDING CODE
201-202
Chapt.er 2
ORGANIZATION AND"ENFORCEMENT
Creation of Enforcement Agency
Sec. 201. There is hereby established in this jurisdiction a code enforcement
agency which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the
building official.
Powers and Duties of Building Official
Sec. 202. (a) General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to
enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes, the building official shall
have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code
and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in
conformance with the intent and purpose of this code.
(b) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval
of the appointing authority, the building official may appoint such number of tech-
nical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized from time
to time. The building official may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be
necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforcement agency.
(c) Right of Entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of this code, or when the building official has reasonable cause to be-
lieve that there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition which is contrary
to or in violation of this code which makes the building or premises unsafe, danger-
ous or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or premises at reason-
able times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if
such building or premises be occupied that credentials be presented to the occupant
and entry requested. If such building or premises be unoccupied, the building offi-
cial shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having
charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is refused,
the building official shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to secure
entry.
(d) Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of
this code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforce-
ment of this code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in
writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be
done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the
building official to proceed with the work.
(e) Occupancy Violations. Whenever any building or structure or equipment
therein regulated by this code is being used contrary to the provisions of this code,
the building official may order such use discontinued and the structure, or portion
thereof, vacated by notice served on any person causing such use to be continued.
Such person shall discontinue the use within the time prescribed by the building
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official after receipt of such notice to make the structure, or portion thereof, comply
with the requirements of this code.
..... (f) Liability. The building official charged with the enforcement of this code,
..... acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by
..... this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered person-
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. against the building official or employee because of such act or omission per-
formed by the building official or employee in the enforcement of any provision of
... such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforce-
I ment of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by
1:.1:.~:.1:.~:. this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment re-
sulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of
any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any dam-
ages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement
agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of
the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under
this code.
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;~:~: (g) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The building official may re-
I: quest, and shall receive, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this ju-
I:r:~:!:!: risdiction so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code or
.:.:. other pertinent law or ordinance.
Unsafe Buildings or Structures
Sec. 203. All buildings or structures regulated by this code which are structurally
unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or
are otherwise dangerous to human life are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe.
Any use of buildings or structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or public
welfare by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire haz-
ard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe
use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers, tanks, statuary and other appendages
or structural members which are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building
and which are in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design
loads which are specified in this code are hereby designated as unsafe building ap-
pendages.
All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby declared to be
public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition orremov-
al in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Dangerous Buildings Code or
such alternate procedures as may have been or as may be adopted by this jurisdic-
tion. As an alternative, the building official, or other employee or official of this
jurisdiction as designated by the governing body, may institute any other appropri-
ate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
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Board of Appeals
Sec. 204. (a) General. In order to hear and deciqe appeals of orders, decisions
or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and inter-
pretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals con-
sisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters
pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.
The building official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as secretary to
said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board of ap-
peals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall ren-
der all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to
the building official.
(b) Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority rela-
tive to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the
board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
Violations
Sec. 205. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, con-
struct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip,
use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or cause or permit the same to be
done in violation of this code.
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(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the building ?fficial under the provi-
sions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building
or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within I 80days from the date
of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Be-
fore such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so,
and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such
work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans
and specifications for such work; and provided further that such suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after
expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
.:.: Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the
t time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is
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unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee
showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented ac-
tion from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.
(e) Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or
revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is is-
sued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any
ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
Fees
Sec. 304. (a) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions
of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the jurisdiction.
(b) Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in Table No.3-A.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code
shall be made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the build~
ing permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction
work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing sys-
tems and any other permanent equipment.
(c) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted
by Section 302 (b), a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans
and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be 65 percent of the build-
ing permit fee as shown in Table No.3-A.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the per-
mit fees specified in Section 304 (b), and are in addition to the permit fees.
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review,
an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table No.3-A.
(d) Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued
within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and
plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the appli-
cant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time
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1. The fabricator has developed and submitted a detailed fabrication procedural
manual reflecting key quality control procedures which will provide a basis for in-
spection control of workmanship and the fabricator plant.
2. Verification of the fabricator's quality control capabilities, plant and person-
nel as outlined in the fabrication procedural manual shall be by an approved inspec-
tion or quality control agency.
3. Periodic plant inspections shall be conducted by an approved inspection or
quality control agency to monitor the effectiveness of the quality control program.
4. It shall be the responsibility of the inspection or quality control agency to
notify the approving authority in writing of any change to the procedural manual.
Any fabricator approval may be revoked for just cause. Reapproval of the fabrica-
tor shall be contingent on compliance with quality control procedures during the
past year.
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1. The structure is defined in Table No. 23-K as Occupancy Category I, II or III,
or
:::~ 2. The structure is required to comply with Section 1807, or
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3. Construction inspection as defined in Section 302 (c), Item 2, is required, or
4. When such observation is specifically required by the building official.
The owner shall employ the engineer or architect responsible for the structural
design, or another engineer or architect designated by the engineer or architect re-
sponsible for the structural design to perform structural observation as defined in
Section 420. The engineer or architect shall submit a statement in writing to the
... building official stating that the site visits have been made and whether or not any
:':,::i:',!:l:,':.:j observed deficiencies have been corrected to conform to the approved plans and
.. specifications, or to revised details approved by the building official.
Certificate of Occupancy
Sec. 308. (a) Use and Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or oc-
cupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or
structure or portion thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a
Certificate of Occupancy therefor as provided herein.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 and Group M Occupancies.
Issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a
violation of the pro~isions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Certificates presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
(b) Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be
made except as specified in Section 502 of this code.
(c) Certificate Issued. After the building official inspects the building or struc-
ture and finds no violations of the provisions of this code or other laws which are
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enforced by the code enforcement agency, the building official shall issue a Certifi-
cate of Occupancy which shall contain the following:
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1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the building.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description ofthat portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the building has been inspected for
compliance with the requirements of this code for the group and division of occu-
pancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
6. The name of the building official.
(d) Temporary Certificate. If the building official finds that no substantial
hazard will result from occupancy of any building or portion thereof before the
same is completed, a temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be issued for the use
of a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the en-
tire building or structure.
(e) Posting. The Certificate of Occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place
on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official.
(f) Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a Cer-
tificate of Occupancy issued under the provisions of this code whenever the certifi-
cate is issued in error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it is
determined that the building or structure or portion thereof is in violation of any
ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
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Chapter 2
ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Powers and Duties of Building Official "
Sec. 201. (a) General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed
to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes, the building official
shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
(b) Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the approval
of the appointing authority, the building official may appoint a chief electrical
inspector and other related technical officers and inspectors and other employees
as shall be authorized from time to time.
(c) Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of this code, or whenever the building official or an authorized
representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a building or
upon a premises a condition or code violation which makes such building or
premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official or an authorized
representative may enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the building official by
such codes, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, the building
official shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such building or
premises is unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort
to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and request entry. If entry be refused, the building official or an
authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
When the building official or an authorized representative shall have first
obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry, an owner or occupant or other persons having charge, care or control of the
building or premises shall not fail or neglect, after proper request is made as herein
provided,.to promptly permit entry therein by the building official or authorized
representative for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this
code.
(d) Stop Orders. Whenever work is being done contrary to the provisions of
this code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing
served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and such
persons shall forthwitli stop such work until authorized by the building official to
proceed with the work.
(e) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The building official
or authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect electric power
or energy service supplied to the building, structure or building service equipment
therein regulated by this code in case of emergency where necessary to eliminate
an immediate hazard to life or property. The building official shall whenever
possible notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant of the building,
structure or electrical system or equipment of the decision to disconnect prior to
taking such action, and shall notify the serving utility, owner and occupant of the
building, structure or building service equipment, in writing, of the disconnection
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immediately thereafter.
(f) Authority to Condemn Electrical System and Equipmept. Whenever the
building official ascertains that an electrical system or equipment regulated in this
code has become hazardous to life, health or property, the building official shall
order in writing that such electrical system or equipment either be removed or
restored to a safe condition, whichever is appropriate. The written notice itself
shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. Persons shall not use or
maintain defective electrical system or equipment after receiving notice.
When equipment or an installation is to be disconnected, a written notice of
such disconnection and causes therefor shall be given within 24 hours of the order
to disconnect to the serving utility, the owner and occupants of the building,
stnl~ture or premises.
when an electrical system or equipment is maintained in violation of this code
and in violation of a notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the
building official shall institute appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or
abate the violation.
(g) Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shall not make connec-
tions from an energy or power supply nor supply power to an electrical system or
equipment which has been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the
building official or the use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the
building official until the building official authorizes the reconnection and use of
the electrical system or equipment.
(h) Liability. The building official, or an authorized representative charged
with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the
discharge of duties, shall not thereby render the building official personally liable
for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of an act or by
reasonof an act or omission in the discharge of duties. A suit brought against the
building official or employee because of an act or omission performed by the
building official in the enforcement of provisions of this code shall be defended by
legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceed-
ings.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of a
person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building
service equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by
defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as
assuming such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or
approvals issued under this code.
(i) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The building official may
request, and shall receive so far as is required in the discharge of duties, the
assistance and cooperation of other officials of this jurisdiction.
Unsafe Electrical Systems or Equipment
Sec. 202. Electrical systems or equipment regulated by this code which are
unsafe, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life
are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Use of electrical systems or equipment
regulated by this code constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by
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reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disas-
ter, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use.
Unsafe electrical systems or equipment are hereby deciared fo be public nui-
sances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal in
accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform Code for the Abatement
of Dangerous Buildings or an alternate procedure as may be adopted by this
jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official or other employee or official
of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body may institute other
appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
Board of Appeals
Sec. 203. (a) General. In order to determine the suitability of alternate materi-
als and methods of installation and to provide for reasonable interpretations of this
code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals consisting of
members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to design, construction, installation and maintenance of electrical
systems and equipment. The building official shall be an ex officio member and
shall act as secretary ofthe board but shall not have a vote upon matters before the
board. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall
hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting
its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant
with a duplicate copy to the building official.
(b) Limitations of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no authority
relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the
board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
Violations
Sec. 204. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish,
equip, use or maintain an electrical system or equipment or cause or permit the
same to be done in violation of this code.
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The building official may issue a permit for the construction of part of an
electrical system before the entire plans and specifications for the whole system
have been submitted or approved, provided aQequate informatiorl and detailed
statements have been filed complying with all perti{lent requirements of this code.
The holders of such permits shall proceed at their own risk without assurance that
the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted.
(b) Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and compu-
tations shall be retained by the building official until final approval of the work
covered therein. One set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to
the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during
. which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
(c) Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or approval of plans and
specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any
violation of any of the provisions of this code, or of any other ordinance of the
jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provi-
sions of this code or other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifications and other data shall
not prevent the building official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors
in said plans, specifications and other data, or from preventing building opera-
tions being carried on thereunder when in violation of these codes or of any other
ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provi-
sions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the
building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days
from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit
is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of
180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a
new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in
the original plans and specifications for such work; and provided further that such
suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on
a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time
within which work may be commenced under that permit wheri the permittee is
un(ible to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken.
(e) Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend
or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of
any ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction.
Fees
Sec. 304. (a) Permit Fees. The fee for each electrical permit shall be as set forth
in Table No.3-A.
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Powers and Duties of Building Official
Sec. 201. (a) General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed
to enforce all the provisions of this code. For such purposes the building official
shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this code
and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be
deemed necessary in order to clarify the application of the provisions of this code.
Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent
and purpose of this code.
(b) Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures and with the
approval of the appointing authority, the building official may appoint such
number of technical officers and inspectors and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time. The building official may deputize such inspectors
or employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the code enforce-
ment agency.
(c) Right of Entry. When it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the
provisions of this code, or when the building official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition which is
contrary to or in violation of this code which makes the building or premises
unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building official may enter the building or
premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed by this
code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied that credentials be
presented to the occupant and entry requested. If such building or premises be
unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the
owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and
request entry. If entry is refused, the building official shall have recourse to the
remedies provided by law to secure entry.
(d) Stop Orders. When any work is being done contrary to the provisions of
this code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing
served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and
such persons shall forthwith stop work until authorized by the building official to
proceed with the work.
(e) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The building official
or the building official's authorized representative shall have the authority to
disconnect fuel-gas utility service, or energy supplies to a building, structure,
premises or equipment regulated by this code in case of emergency where
necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property. The building
official shall, whenever possible, notify the serving utility, the owner and occu-
pant of the building, structure or premises of the decision to disconnect prior to
taking such action, and shall notify such serving utility, owner and occupant of the
building, structure or premises in writing of such disconnection immediately
thereafter.
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(f) Authority to Condemn Equipment. When the building official ascertains
that any equipment, or portion thereOf, regulated by this code has become
hazardous to life, health or property, the building official shall order in writing
that the equipment either be removed or restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as
appropriate. The written notice shall contain a fixed time limit for compliance
with such order. Persons shall not use or maintain defective equipment after
receiving a notice.
When equipment or an installation is to be disconnected, written notice of the
disconnection and causes therefor shall be given within 24 hours to the serving
utility, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or premises. When any
equipment is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of a notice
issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the building official shall
institute an appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
(g) Connection after Order to Disconnect. Persons shall not make connec-
tions from an energy, fuel or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any
equipment regulated by this code which has been disconnected or ordered to be
disconnected by the building official or the use of which has been ordered to be
discontinued by the building official until the building official authorizes the
reconnection and use of such equipment.
(h) Liability. The building official charged with the enforcement of this code
acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by
this code or other pertinent law or ordinance shall not thereby be rendered
personally liable for damages that may accrue to persons or property as a result of
an act or by reason of an act or omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit
brought against the building official or employee because of such act or omission
performed by the building official or employee in the enforcement of any provi-
sion of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the
enforcement of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be
defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any
judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of
any person owning, operating or controlling any equipment regulated herein for
damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement
agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of
the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under
this code.
(i) Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers. The building official may
request, and shall receive the assistance and cooperation of other officials of this
jurisdiction so far as is required in the discharge of the duties required by this code
or other pertinent law or ordinance.
Unsafe Equipment
Sec. 202. Equipment regulated by this code, which is unsafe or which consti-
tutes a fire or health hazard or is otherwise dangerous to human life is, for the
purpose ofthis section, unsafe. Use of equipment regulated by this code constitut-
ing a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by reason of inadequate mainte-
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nance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment
is, for the purpose of this section, an unsafe use. Unsafe equipment is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings or such alternate procedure as
may be adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the building official or
other employee or official of this jurisdiction as designated by the governing body
may institute other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate the
violation.
Board of Appeals
Sec. 203. (a) General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions
or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and
interpretations of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals
consisting of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon
matters pertaining to mechanical design, construction and maintenance and the
public health aspects of mechanical systems and who are not employees of the
jurisdiction. The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as
secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon any matter before the board.
The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold
office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its
business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with
a duplicate copy to the building official.
(b) Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority
relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of this code nor shall the
board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
Violations
Sec. 204. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish,
equip, use or maintain mechanical systems or equipment or cause or permit the
same to be done in violation of this code.
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The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifications, computations and
other data shall not prevent the building official f'fom thereafter requiring the
correction of errors in said plans, specifications, and other data or from prevent-
ing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this code
or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the building official under the provi-
sions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of
such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned
at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such
work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained so to do, and the
fee therefor shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work,
provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work and provided further that such suspension or aban-
donment has not exceeded one year. No permit shall be extended more than once.
In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new
full permit fee.
A permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time
within which work may be commenced under that permit when the permittee is
unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and
satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the
permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the
permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have
prevented action from being taken.
(e) Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, .suspend
or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever the permit is
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of
other ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction.
Fees
Sec. 304. (a) General. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions
of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by this
jurisdiction.
(b) Permit Fees. The fee Tor each permit shall be as set forth in Table No.3-A.
(c) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by
Section 302 (b), a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and
specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be equal
to 25 percent of the total permit fee as set forth in Table No.3-A.
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from the
permit fees specified in Section 304 (a) and are in addition to the permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review,
an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table No.3-A.
(d) Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is issued
within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and
plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the
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1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
2.101-2.104
ARTICLE 2
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ORGANIZATION, AUTHORITY, DUTIES
AND PROCEDURES
Division I
ORGANIZATION AND AUTHORITY
Authority for Enforcement
Sec. 2.101. The chief is authorized to administer and enforce this code. Under
the chief's direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of
the jurisdiction pertaining to:
(a) The prevention of fires.
(b) The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or hazardous fires.
(c) The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
(d) The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private
fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment.
(e) The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
(t) The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on
land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under con-
struction.
(g) The maintenance of exits.
(h) The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unau-
thorized releases of hazardous materials.
Rules and Regulations
Sec. 2.102. The chief, with the approval of the administrator, is authorized to
make and enforce such rules and regulations for the prevention and control of fires
and fire hazards as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the intent of
this code. A minimum of one certified copy or the number required by governing
law of such rules and regulations shall be filed with the clerk of the jurisdiction
and shall be in effeGt immediately thereafter and additional copies shall be kept
in the office of the fire department for distribution to the public.
Fire Prevention Bureau
Sec. 2.103. A fire prevention bureau is established within the fire department
under the direction of the chief, which shall consist of such fire department
personnel as may be assigned thereto by the chief. The function ofthis bureau shall
be to assist the chief in the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this
code.
Fire Prevention Engineer or Fire Marshal
Sec. 2.104. The chief may designate a member of the fire department to exercise
the powers and perform the duties of fire prevention engineer as set forth in this
code. The fire prevention engineer may also be known as fire marshal.
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Authority of Fire Personnel to Exert?ise Powers of Police Officers
Sec. 2.105. The chief and members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the
powers of a police officer in performing their duties under this code.
Authority of Police Personnel to Assist in Enforcing This Code
Sec. 2.106. When requested to do so by the chief, the chief of police may assign
such available police officers as may be necessary to assist the fire department in
enforcing the provisions of this code.
Right of Entry
Sec. 2.107. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the chief has reasonable cause to believe that
there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition which makes such
building or premises unsafe, the chief may enter such building or premises at all
reasonable times to inspect the same or to perform any duty authorized by this
code, provided that if such building or premises be occupied, the chief shall first
present proper credentials and demand entry; and if such building or premises be
unoccupied, the chief shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or oth-
er persons having charge or control of the building or premises and demand entry.
If such entry is refused, the chief shall have recourse to every remedy provided by
law to secure entry.
If the owner or occupant denies entry, the chief is authorized to obtain a proper
inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure entry. Owners, occu-
pants or any other persons having charge, care or control of any building or prem-
ises shall, after proper request is made as herein provided, promptly permit entry
therein by the chief for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this
code.
For the purpose of this section, the term "chief' shall include the chief officer of
the fire department serving the jurisdiction and the officers named in Sections
2.104,2.105 and 2.106.
Authority at Fires and Other Emergencies
Sec. 2.108. (a) General. The chief or officer of the fire department in charge at
the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life or property
or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct such operation as may be nec-
essary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate
the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous condi-
tions or situations or of taking any other action necessary in the reasonable per-
formance of duty. In the exercise of such power, the chief is authorized to prohibit
any person, vehicle, vessel or thing from approaching the scene and is authorized
to remove or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene any vehicle, vessel
or thing which may impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department
and, in the judgment of the chief, any person not actually and usefully employed
in the extinguishing of such fire or in the preservation of property in the vicinity
_ thereof.
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(b) Interference. The operations of the fire department in c~nnection with ex-
tinguishing any fire or other emergency shall not be obstructed. Lawful commands
of the chief or officer of the fire department in charge at such a scene, or any part
thereof, or any police officer assisting the fire department, shall not be disobeyed.
(c) Barricades. The chief or officer of the fire department in charge at the scene
of an emergency is authorized to place ropes, guards, barricades or other obstruc-
tions across any street, alley, place or private property in the vicinity of such opera-
tion so as to prevent accident or interference with the lawful efforts of the fire
department to manage and control the situation and to handle fire apparatus.
Liability
Sec. 2.109. The chief and other individuals charged by the chief with the control
or extinguishment of any fire, the enforcement of this code or any other official
duties, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of their duties, shall
not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that may accrue to per-
sons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the
discharge of their duties. Any suit brought against the chief or such individuals be-
cause of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of
such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforce-
ment of this code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended
by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment
resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
This code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of
any person owning, operating or controlling any building or structure for any dam-
ages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement
agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of
the inspections authorized by this code or any permits or certificates issued under
this code.
Validity
Sec. 2.110. If any provision of this code or the application thereof to any person
or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the code and the application of
such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Division II
DUTIES AND PROCEDURES
Inspections and Unsafe Buildings
Sec. 2.201. (a) Inspection. The fire prevention bureau shall inspect, as often as
may be necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or
appliances as the chief may designate for the purpose of ascertaining and causing
to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or con-
tribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or provisions of this code and
of any other law or standard affecting fire safety.
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(b) Unsafe Buildings. Buildings or stru~tures which are structurally unsafe or
not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard or are
otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute a
hazard to safety or h.ealth or public welfare, by reason of inadequate maintenance,
dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster damage or abandonment as
specified in this code or any other ordinance, are, for the purpose of this section,
unsafe buildings. Such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be public nuisances
and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or removal. See the
procedure specified in Chapters 4 through 9 of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
New Construction and Alterations
Sec. 2.202. (a) General. Construction or work for which fire department
approval is required shall be subject to inspection by the chief and such
construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes
until approved by the chief.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a
violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant or contractor or both to cause the work
to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the chief nor the
jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of
any material required to allow inspection.
(b) Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work
authorized by a permit to notify the chief that such work is ready for inspection.
The chief is authorized to require that every request for inspection be filed not less
than one working day before such inspection is desired. Such requests may be in
writing or by telephone at the option of the chief.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any required inspections to provide
- access to and meal1S for proper inspection of such work.
Investigations
Sec. 2.203. The fire department is authorized to investigate promptly the cause,
origin and circumstances of each and every fire occurring in the jurisdiction
involving loss of life or injury to person or destruction or damage to property and,
if it appears to the bureau of investigation that such fire is of suspicious origin, they
are authorized to. take immediate charge of all physical evidence relating to the
cause of the fire and are authorized to pursue the investigation to its conclusion.
The chief is authorized to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of
- unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
The police department is authorized to assist the fire department In its
investigations when requested to do so.
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2.204-2.205
Records and Reports
Sec. 2.204. (a) Fire Occurrences. The fire department shall keep a record of
fires occurring within its jurisdiction and of facts concerning the same, including
statistics as to the extent of such fires and the damage caused thereby, together with
other information as required by the chief.
(b) Record Retention. The fire prevention bureau shall retain for not less than
three years a record of each inspection and investigation made showing the cause~
the findings and disposition of each such inspection or investigation.
Orders, Notices and Tags
Sec. 2.205. (a) General. When the chief finds in any building or on any premises
combustible, hazardous or explosive materials or dangerous accumulations of
rubbish; or unnecessary accumulations of wastepaper, boxes, shavings or any
highly flammable materials which are so situated as to endanger life or property;
or finds obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passageways, doors or windows
that reasonably tend to interfere with the operations of the fire department or the
egress of the occupants of such building or premises; or finds that the effecti veness
of any exit door, attic separation or any fire separation wall is reduced; or finds that
this code is being violated, the chief is authorized to issue such orders as may be
necessary for the enforcement of the fire prevention laws and ordinances govern-
ing the same and for the safeguarding of life and property from fire.
(b) Unsafe Heating or Electrical Equipment and Structural Hazards.
When the chief deems any chimney, smokestack, stove, oven, incinerator,
furnace or other heating device, electric fixture or any appurtenance thereto, or
anything regulated under a nationally recognized standard in or upon any building,
structure or premises not specifically mentioned in this code, to be defecti ve or un-
safe so as to create a hazard, the chief is authorized to serve upon the owner or _
the person having control of the property a written notice to repair or alter as neces-
sary and shall notify any other authority enforcing codes regulating such equip-
ment. The chief is authorized to affix a condemnation tag prohibiting the use
thereof until such repairs or alterations are made. When affixed, such tag may be
removed only by the order of the chiefand may be removed only when the hazard
to which the order pertains has been eliminated in an approved manner. Until re-
moved, that item or device which has caused the hazard shall not be used or be per-
mitted to be used.
When an apparent structural hazard is caused by the faulty installation, opera-
tion or malfunction of any of the items or devices listed in this subsection, the chief
shall immediately notify the building official to investigate such hazard and cause
such hazard to be abated as required by the Building Code.
(c) Stopping Uses, Evacuation. The chief is authorized to order an operation or
use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building or vehicle or portion there-
of which has or is a fire hazard.
(d) Time Limit. Orders or notices shall set forth a time limit for compliance de-
pendent upon the hazard and danger created by the violation.
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Changes in Use
Sec. 2.206. Changes made in the character of an occupancy or the use of any
building which would place the building in a different division of the same occu-
pancy or in a different occupancy shall be approved by the building official.
Service of Orders and Notices
Sec. 2.207. Orders and notices authorized or required by this code shall be gi ven
or served upon the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for the
condition or violation either by verbal notification, personal service, or delivering
the same to and leaving it with a person of suitable age and discretion upon the
premises; or, if no such person is found on the premises, by affixing a copy thereof
in a conspicuous place on the door to the entrance of said premises and by mailing
a copy thereof to such person by registered or certified mail to the person's last
known address. Orders or notices which are given verbally shall be confirmed by
service in writing as herein provided.
Division III
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Alternate Materials and Methods
Sec. 2.301. (a) Practical Difficulties. The chief is authorized to modify any of
the provisions of this code upon application in writing by the owner, a lessee or
a duly authorized representative where there are practical difficulties in the way
of carrying out the provisions of the code, provided that the spirit of the code shall
be complied with, public safety secured and substantial justice done. The particu-
lars of such modification and the decision of the chief shall be entered upon the
records of the department and a signed copy shall be furnished to the applicant.
(b) Alternate Materials. The chief, on notice to the building official, is autho-
rized to approve alternate materials or methods, provided that the chief finds that
the proposed design, use or operation satisfactorily complies with the intent of this
code and that the material, method of work performed or operation is, for the pur-
pose intended, at least equivalent to that prescribed in this code in quality, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. Approvals under the authority
herein contained shall be subject to the approval of the building official whenever
the alternate material or method involves matters regulated by the Building Code.
(c) Proof of Compliance. The chief is authorized to require tests as proof of
compliance with the intent of this code. Such tests shall be made by an approved
agency at the expense of the person requesting approval of the alternate material or
method of construction.
Technical Assistance
Sec. 2.302. To determine the acceptability of technologies, processes, products,
facilities, materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a building
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3.101-3.104
ARTICLE 3
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COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS AND NOTICES
Unlawful Continuance of Fire Hazards
Sec. 3.101. Persons operating or maintaining an occupancy, premises or vehicle
subject to this code who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to
abate a fire hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or
notified to do so by. the chief shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Noncompliance with Orders and Notices
Sec. 3.102. Orders and notices issued or served as provided by this code shall
be complied with by the owner, operator, occupant or other person responsible for
the condition or violation to which the order or notice pertains. In cases of extreme
danger to persons or property, immediate compliance is required.
If the building or other premises is not owner occupied, under lease or
otherwise, and the order or notice requires additions or changes in the building or
premises which would immediately become real estate and be the property of the
owner of the building or premises, such orders or notices shall be complied with by
the owner.
EXCEPTION: When the owner and the occupant have agreed otherwise be-
tween themselves, in which event the occupant shall comply.
Noncompliance with Condemnation Tag
Sec. 3.103. A building, premises or thing shall not be used when in violation of
this code as noted on a tag affixed in accordance with Section 2.205.
Removal and Destruction of Signs and Tags
Sec. 3.104. A sign or tag posted or affixed by the chief shall not be mutilated,
destroyed or removed without authorization by the chief.
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Revocation of Permits
Sec. 4.107. The chief is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit when it is
determined after a hearing by the chief that:
(a) The pennit has been used by a person other than the person to whom the
permit was issued.
(b) The pennit has been used for a location other than that for which it was
issued.
(c) Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the permit have been
violated.
(d) The pennittee failed, refused or neglected to comply with orders or notices
duly served in accordance with the provisions of this code within the time provided
therein.
(e) There has been a false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact
in the application or plans on which the pennit or application was based.
Permit Required
Sec. 4.108. A pennit shall be obtained from the bureau of fire prevention prior
to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions:
a.l. Aerosol products. To store or handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or
- Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds net weight. See Article 88.
a.2. Aircraft refueling vehicles. To operate aircraft refueling vehicles. See
Article 24.
a.3. Aircraft repair hangar. To use any structure as an aircraft hangar for the
purpose of servicing or repairing aircraft. See Article 24.
Assembly. See "places of assembly."
aA. Automobile wrecking yard. To operate an automobile wrecking yard. See
Article 34.
b. I. Bowling pin or alley refinishing. To conduct a bowling pin refinishing
or bowling alley resurfacing operation involving the use and application of
flammable liquids or materials. See Article 26.
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c.l. Candles and open flames in assembly areas. To use open flame or candles
in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants or drinking estab-
lishments. For definition of ASSEMBLY, see Article 9. See Article 25 for open
flame and candles.
c.2. Carnivals and fairs. To conduct a cami valor fair. See Article 25. The chief
- is authorized to require plans of the grounds to be submitted.
c.3. Cellulose nitrate film. To store, handle, use or display cellulose nitrate
film. See Article 33.
cA. Cellulose nitrate storage. To store or handle more than 25 pounds of
cellulose nitrate plastic (Pyroxylin) for the manufacturing or assembly of articles
or parts of articles containing cellulose nitrate plastics (pyroxylin). See Article 27.
c.5. Combustible fiber storage. To store or handle combustible fibers in
quantities in excess of 100 cubic feet. See Article 28.
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(c) Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing systems w
part of any building or structure undergoing a c~ange I
occupancy, as defined in the Building Code, shall comply to all
requirements of this Code which may be applicable to the new use or
occupancy.
(d) Maintenance. All plumbing systems, materials and appurtenances,
both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be maintained in proper
operating condition. All devices or safeguards required by this Code shall
be maintained in conformance with the Code edition under which
installed. The owner or his designated agent shall be responsible for
maintenance of plumbing systems. To determine compliance with this
subsection, the Administrative Authority may cause any plumbing system
to be reinspected.
(e) Moved Buildings. Plumbing systems which are part of buildings or
structures moved into this jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of
this Code for new installations.
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Administrative Authority
20.1
The Administrative Authority shall be the Authority duly appointed to
enforce this Code.
Duties and Powers of the Administrative Authority
20.2
(a) The Administrative Authority may appoint such assistants, deputies,
inspectors, or other employees as are necessary to carry out the I
functions of the department and this Code.
(b) Right of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to
enforce the provisions of this Code, or whenever the Administrative
Authority or his authorized representative has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises, any
condition or violation of this Code which make the building or premises
unsafe, insanitary, dangerous or hazardous, the Administrative Authority
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or his authorized representative may enter the building or premises at all
reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties imposed upon the
Administrative Authority by this Code, provided that if such building or
premises is occupied, he shall present his credentials to the occupant
and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, he shall
first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having
charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is
refused, the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative has
recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
When the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative
shall have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy
provided by law to secure entry, no owner, occupant, or person having
charge, care, or control of any building or premises shall fail or neglect,
after proper request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry
herein by the Administrative Authority or his authorized representative for
the purpose of jnspection and examination pursuant to this Code.
(c) Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being done contrary to the
provisions of this Code, the Administrative Authority may order the work
stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing
or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith
stop work until authorized by the Administrative Authority to proceed with
the work.
(d) Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergencies. The
Administrative Authority and his authorized representative shall have the
authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building, structure or
equipment regulated by this Code in case of emergency where
necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property.
(e) Authority to Co.ndemn. Whenever the Administrative Authority
ascertains that any plumbing system or portion thereof, regulated by this
Code, has become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become
insanitary, he shall order in writing that such plumbing either be removed
or placed in a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The order shall
fix a reasonable time limit for compliance. No person shall use or
maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice.
When such plumbing system is to be disconnected, written notice
shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property, such
disconnection may be made immediately without such notice.
(f) Liability. The Administrative Authority or his authorized
representative, charged with the enforcement of this Code, acting in good
faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby
render himself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to
persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or
omission in the discharge of his duties. A suit brought against the
Administrative Authority or employee because of such act or omission
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performed by him in the enforcement of any provision of this Code shall
be defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final
termination of such proceedings.
Violation and Penalties
20.3
(a) Violations. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to
erect, construct, enlarge; alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use, or maintain any plumbing or permit the same to be
done in violation of this Code.
(b) Penalties. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any provision of
this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punishable by a fine .and/or imprisonment set forth by
the governing laws of the jurisdiction. Each separate day or any portion
thereof, during which any violation of this Code occurs or continues, shall
be deemed to constitute a separate offense.
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30 - PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Permits
30.1
(a) Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to make any installation, alteration, repair, replacement or
remodel any plumbing system regulated by this Code except as
permitted in Subsection (b) of this section, or cause the same to be done
without first obtaining a separate plumbing permit for each separate
building or structure.
(b) Exempt Work. A permit will not be required for the following:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe,
provided, however, that should any concealed trap, drainpipe,
soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes
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when in violation of this Code or of other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority
under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and become
null and void if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced
within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be
recommenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to do so, and the fee
therefor shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit for such
work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the
original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further, that
such suspensions or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an
extension of the time within which he may commence work under that
permit when he is unable to commence work within the time required by
this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Administrative
Authority may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not
exceeding 180 days upon written request by the permittee showing that
circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action
from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once. In order
to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a
new full permit fee.
(e) Suspension or Revocation. The Administrative Authority may, in
writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this
Code whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied or in violation of other ordinance or regulation of the
jurisdiction.
Fees
30.4
(a) Permit Fees. The fee for each permit shall be set forth in Table No.
3-A.
(b) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data is required to be
submitted by Subsection (b) of Section 30.2, a plan review fee shall be
paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. The
plan review fees for plumbing work shall be equal to 65 percent of the
total permit fee as set forth in Table No.3-A. When plans are incomplete
or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at
the rate shown in Table No.3-A.
(c) Expiration of Plan Review. Applications for which no permit is
issued within 180 days following the date of application shall expire by
limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Administrative Authority. The
Administrative Authority may exceed the time for action by the applicant
for a period not to exceed 180 days upon request by the applicant
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SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ss
CITY OF VERNON )
I, GLORIA J. OROSCO, Chief Deputy City Clerk of the City of
Vernon do hereby certify that I did, on the 3rd day of June, 1993,
have posted three (3) copies of:
ORDINANCE NO. ~013 OF THE CITY OF VERNON
One in each of the following places, to wit: at the northwest corner
of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue; the northeast corner of Leonis
Blvd. and Pacific Blvd; and on the bulletin board in the lobby of the
City Hall of the City of Vernon located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all
in said City, there being no newspaper of general circulation printed
and published in the City of Vernon.
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Date: 6/3/93 ~~h-A "~" 4'}-""
G orla J. Or co
Chief. Deputy City Clerk
State of California )
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County of Los Angeles)
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before me, G\C,R\c.x_'::S \ c.'Rc.s.(:(', J ~:\\\(d':' bQp<.~ <::'~ d..oK\<..
(name and title of officer) .
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personally appeared
personally known to me (or known to me to on the basis of satisfactory
evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the
same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by
his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the
entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instru
mente
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OFFICIAL SEAL
SHARON L DUCKWORTH
Notary P\JbIlc-Californlo
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
My CommISsIon Explros
June 9. 1995
WITNESS my hand and official seal
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