Ordinance No. 1136I
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ORDINANCE NO. 1136
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AMENDING CHAPTER 24, BUILDING AND
CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF VERNON;
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE; (2) THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, AND THE 2006 EDITION OF THE ICC ELECTRICAL
CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (3) THE 2007
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5) THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND (6) THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City of Vernon by Ordinance No. 1089 adopted the
following codes with certain modifications and changes; 2001 California
Building Code; the 2001 California Electrical Code; the 2000
International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions;
the 2001 California Mechanical Code; the 2001 California Plumbing Code;
and the 2001 California Code for Building Conservation; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 1109 adopted the 2004 California
Electrical Code and the 2003 Edition of the International Code Council
Electrical Code Provisions for the National Electric Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18938 (b) provides
that the most recent editions of the Uniform Building Code, the
(National Electrical Code, the Uniform Plumbing Code, the Uniform
Mechanical Code, and the California Existing Building Code
(hereinafter the "Codes"), as referenced in the California Building
Standards Code, shall apply to all occupancies in the state and shall
become effective 180 days after publication in the California Building
Standards Code by the California Building Standards Commission
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J(hereinafter referred to as the "Commission") or at a later date after
publication established by said Commission; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2
including Appendices has been published by the Commission and
incorporated in the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2;
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WHEREAS, the 2007 California Electrical Code including
Appendices has been published by the Commission and incorporated in the
California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3; and
WHEREAS, the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council
Electrical Code Administrative Provisions for the National Electrical
Code has been published and issued by the International Code Council;
and
WHEREAS, the 2007 California Mechanical Code including
Appendices has been published by the Commission and incorporated in the
California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 California Plumbing Code including
Appendices has been published by the Commission and incorporated in the
California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 California Existing Building Code has been
published by the Commission and incorporated in the California Code of
Regulations Title 24, Part 10; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Editions of the California Code are
substantially the same as the 2001 California Building, Mechanical,
Plumbing, and the 2003 California Electrical Code as adopted by City of
Vernon Ordinance No. 1089; and
WHEREAS, the Commission has determined that the aforesaid
Codes, as published in the California Building Standards Code, shall
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become effective January 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings and the 1997 Edition of Appendix Chapter 5 of the Uniform
Code for Building Conservation, as adopted in Ordinance No. 1073,
remains unchanged-; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958,
17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 allow certain amendments to the Codes to
be made by a local government provided findings of necessity can be
made; and
WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the public health, safety,
and welfare to enact certain amendments to the aforesaid Codes, as set
forth herein, because of climatic, geological, and topographical
conditions, based upon the following findings:
1. Adverse climatic conditions and strong winds such as
those in existence in the City of Vernon increase the likelihood of
fire spreading (conflagration) from one building to another;
2. Geological conditions in the City of Vernon are affected'
by the nearby location of earthquake faults that can create tremendous
loss of life and structures in the City;
3. Topographical conditions of the City of Vernon coupled
with the density of buildings, limited setbacks, narrow access to
buildings and narrow streets potentially create a problem for
governmental agencies to respond to emergency conditions; and
WHEREAS, the amendments, deletions and additions to the Codes
set forth in this ordinance are intended as amendments, deletions and
additions to the corresponding requirements of the California Building
Standards Code, based upon the findings set forth above and outlined in
the City Staff Report on Building Code Adoption dated October 22, 2007;
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and
WHEREAS, most of the proposed amendments to the Codes are
presently in the Vernon City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of .the City of Vernon is
authorized, pursuant to Section 50022.2, et seq. of the California
Government Code, to adopt the above -mentioned Codes and other uniform
codes as a primary code by reference in whole or in part and that the
primary code may adopt by reference a secondary code in whole or in
part; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3, the
City Council on November 5, 2007, as continued on November 6, 2007,
gave a first reading to this Ordinance and the titles of said codes to
be adopted and standards, and a duly noticed public hearing will be
held on December 3, 2007, for the purpose of considering the adoption.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: Building Codes
The City of Vernon hereby adopts by reference the 2007
California Building Code, the 2007 California Electrical Code, the 2006
International Code Council Electrical Code Administrative Provisions,
the 2007 California Plumbing Code, the 2007 California Mechanical Code,
and the 2007 California Existing Building Code, including the secondary
codes referred to therein; as amended in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
herein.
SECTION 3: Article II of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Vernon City Code is hereby amended as follows:
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1 A. Section 24.10 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2 Sec. 24.10. 2007 California Building Code, adopted.
3 The 2007 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 and
4 Appendices 1, H and J including standards contained therein,
5 copyrighted by the International Code Council, and the Commission
6 subject, however, to the amendments, additions, and deletions set
7 forth in this article, are hereby adopted by reference as the
8 Building Code of the City of Vernon.
9 B. Section 24.11 of said Article II, Building Code, of
10 Chapter 24 is hereby amended to read as follows:
11 Sec. 24.11. Building Code Amendments, Additions, and
12 Deletions.
13 The 2007 California Building Code, is amended as follows:
14 (a) California Building Code Section 108.8 and Appendix
15 Chapter 1, Section 112 are hereby deleted.
16 (b) California Building Code Appendix Chapter 1, Section
17 110.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
18 Appendix Chapter 1, Section 110.1. Use or occupancy. No building
19 or structure shall be used or occupied and no change in the
20 existing use or occupancy of said building or structure or portion
21 thereof shall be made until the building official has issued a
22 certificate of occupancy therefore as provided herein. "Change in
23 Use" shall include, but not be limited to, any change in occupancy
24 classification or any change in tenancy of a building for which a
25 new business license or a certificate of occupancy is required
26 under the Code of the City of Vernon.
27 EXCEPTION: A Change in Tenancy of a Group R or Group U
28 Occupancy.
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When determined by the building official that a specia
inspection is required to determine compliance with the Cod
of the City of Vernon or with this code for a certificate o
occupancy, an inspection fee shall be paid as set forth b
resolution of the City Council. Issuance of a certificate o
occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violatio
of the/provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon, of thi
code, or of any other ordinance. A certificate of occupanc
which presumes to give authority to violate or cancel th
provisions of the Code of the City of Vernon, of this code, o
of any other ordinance shall not be valid.
(c) California Building Code Appendix Chapter 1 Section 112
is hereby deleted.
(d) The first paragraph of California Building Code Section
1505.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1505.1 Roof Assemblies Requirements. The roof assemblies
on any structure regulated by this code shall be as specified in
Table 1505.1 except that only fire retardant roof coverings
meeting class A or B roofing assemblies are permitted in the City
of Vernon. Roof coverings required to be listed by this section
shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. The
roofing assembly includes the roofdeck, underlayment,
interlayment, insulation, and covering which is assigned a roof
classification.
(e) California Building Code Section 2609 is hereby deleted.
(f) California Building Code Section 2610 is hereby amended
to add Section 2610.9 as follows:
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Sec. 2610.9. Approved Materials. Regardless of the
provisions in Chapter 26, no skylight shall be installed unless
the materials, the construction.standards, and the location have
been approved by the building official, all in accordance with the
provisions of this code.
1. Skylights which are flat or corrugated at the roof level
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.
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.
(g) California Building Code Chapter 32 is hereby deleted.
(h) California Building Code, Appendix Chapters A, B, C, D,
E, F, G, and I are hereby deleted.
SECTION 4: Article III of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended to
Iread as follows:
A. Section 24.15 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.15 2007 California Electrical Code, adopted.
The 2007 California Electrical Code, including Appendices
copyrighted by the National Fire Protection Association and the
Commission, and the 2006 Edition of the International Code Council
Electrical Code Administrative Provisions issued by the
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International
Code Council including standards contained therein
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are hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City
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of Vernon.
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Section 24.16 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Sec. 24.16.
Amendments, Additions, and Deletions.
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The 2006
Edition of the International Code Council Electrical
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Code Administrative Provisions, is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 404.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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SECTION 404.2 - ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES.
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Electrical permit fees shall be as set forth in a
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fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City
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Council.
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Section 303.1 is hereby amended by replacing the
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words International Building Code in each section
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with California Building Code as amended by the
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City of Vernon.
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Subsection 5 of Section 401.3 is hereby deleted.
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Chapter 11 is hereby deleted.
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The 2007
California Electrical Code, is hereby amended as
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follows:
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Article 250.118 (5), (6), (7), and (8) are hereby
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Article 334.10 (3), and (4) are hereby deleted.
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Article 230.22 is hereby amended by adding the
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overhead service drops shall be installed in rigid
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metal raceways.
I (d) Article 200.6 is hereby amended by adding the
2 following after the title line:
3 Color Coding
4 Grounded conductors of different voltage shall be
5 identified by white and natural gray; grounded
6 conductors of the 277/480 volt system shall be
7 gray; grounded conductors of the lower voltage
8 systems shall be white.
9 (e) Article 110.14 (A) is hereby amended by adding the
10 following sentence to the end of the first
11 paragraph: All stranded aluminum conductors must
12 be terminated with an approved by -press
13 termination.
14 (f) Article 210.7(B) is hereby amended by adding the
15 following sentence to the end of the paragraph:
16 Upon change of occupancy, use or tenancy all 120
17 volt ceiling mounted receptacles shall be removed.
18 SECTION 5: Article IV of Chapter 24, Building and
19 Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon is hereby amended as
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21 A. Section 24.20 is hereby amended to read as follows:
22 Sec. 24.20. 2007 California Mechanical Code, adopted.
23 The 2007 California Mechanical Code, including Appendices,
24 including standards contained therein, copyrighted by the
25 International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical officials and
26 the Commission subject, however, to the amendments, additions and
27 deletions set forth in this article, is hereby adopted by
28 reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Vernon.
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B. Section 24.21 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.21. Mechanical Code Amendments, Additions, and
IDeletions.
The 2007 California Mechanical Code, is amended as follows:
(a) California Mechanical Code Section 108.8 is hereby
deleted.
(b) California Mechanical Code Appendix Chapter 1 Section
110 is hereby deleted.
(c) California Mechanical Code Appendix Chapter 1 Table 1-1
is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE 1-1. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES.
Mechanical permit fees shall be as set forth in a fee
schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(d) California Mechanical Code, Section 1407.1 i"s hereby
amended to read as follows:
Sec. 1407.1 General.
Process piping and tubing shall comply with this section and
shall be installed in accordance with nationally recognized
standards. Piping and tubing systems shall be compatible with the
material being transported.
SECTION 6: Article V. of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Vernon City Code is hereby amended as follows:
A. Section 24.25 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.25. 2007 California Plumbing Code, adopted.
The 2007 California Plumbing Code, its Appendices and
including standards contained therein, copyrighted by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
and the Commission, subject, however, to the amendments,
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1 additions, and deletions set forth in this article, is hereby
2 adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Vernon.
3 B. Section 24.26 of said Article V, Plumbing Code, is
4 hereby amended to read as follows:
5 Sec. 24.26. Amendments, Additions, and Deletions.
6 The 2007 California Plumbing Code, is amended as follows:
7 (a) California Plumbing Code Appendix Chapter 1 Table 1-1 is
8 hereby amended to read as follows:
9 TABLE 1-1. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
10 Plumbing permit fess shall be as set forth in a fee schedule
11 adopted by resolution of the City Council.
12 (b) California Plumbing Code, Table 4-1 is amended by adding
13 the following to Table 4-1. Minimum Plumbing
14 Facilities.
15 (1) Add the following after the opening paragraph:
16 The number of plumbing facilities shall be
17 determined based on the maximum number of occupants
18 that can be expected at the facility.
19 (2) Insert the following in "Industrial Warehouses,
20 Workshops, Foundries, and similar establishments
21 (for employee use)
22 A floor drain or drains shall be installed in all shop
23 toilet areas.
24 (c) California Plumbing Code, Section 1101.1 is'hereby
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26_ 1101.1 Yard drainage piping and onsite storm drain
27 systems that connect to public storm drainage
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chapter and approved public works standards. PrioY
to construction of any storm drain system, completE
plans and hydraulic calculations shall be approved
by the agency whose storm drainage system is to be
impacted by the proposed system. All drainage
shall be treated in accordance with NPDES
requirements.
SECTION 7: Article IX of Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon, is hereby amended as
Ifollows:
A. Section 24.60 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.60. 2007 California Existing Building Code, adopted.
2007 California Existing Building Code, copyrighted by the
International Code Council and Commission, except as provided
herein is hereby adopted as the seismic strengthening provisions
for unreinforced masonry bearing wall buildings for the City of
Vernon.
B. Section 24.64 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 24.64. Chapter A2 and A5 of the 2006 International
Existing Building Code, adopted.
Chapter A2 of the 2006 International Existing Building Code,
published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as
the minimum standard for seismic strengthening of tilt -up concrete
wall buildings, and Chapter A5 of the 2006 International Existing
Building Code, published by the International Code Council, is
hereby adopted as the minimum standard for seismic strengthening
of concrete buildings. These standards are established as a
minimum guideline for those property owners voluntarily selecting
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to retrofit their structures and shall not be construed as the
City of Vernon mandated program.
SECTION 8: Enactment of Penaltv Sections.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.4 the following
penalty sections are specifically enacted and published as set forth in
Exhibits A, B, C, D, and E attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference, except as otherwise amended or deleted in this ordinance:
A. 2007 California Building Code, Appendix Chapter 1,
Sections 103, 104.1, 104.6, 110.4, 113, 114, and 115.1 (Exhibit A).
B. 2006 Edition of the International Code Council
Electrical Code Administrative Provisions, Sections 301, 302.1, 302.2,
302.4, 302.7, 403.7, 901, 1001, 1002, 1003, and 1004 (Exhibit B).
C. 2007 California Mechanical Code, Appendix Chapter 1,
Section 108, 109, 111, and 114.5 (Exhibit C).
D. 2007 California Plumbing Code, Appendix Chapter 1,
Sections 102, 103.3.5, and 103.4.4 (Exhibit D).
E. Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings,
1997 Edition, Sections 202, 203, 701.1, and 701.2 (Exhibit E).
SECTION 9: Ordinances Repealed.
Any ordinance, part of an ordinance, or code section in
conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed.
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A violation of this ordinance or any part hereof is
punishable by a fine of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00)
or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six
(6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day or any
portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of this
ordinance is committed, continued or permitted, constitutes a separate
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2 SECTION 11: Severability.
3 If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase or
4 word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be void or
5 unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
6 remaining portions of this ordinance; it being the intention of the
7 City Council of the City of Vernon to adopt and pass this ordinance
8 and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof
9 irrespective of the fact that one or more of the sections,
10 subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases thereof may be declared
11 void or unconstitutional.
12 SECTION 12: Copies on File with City Clerk.
13 Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.6, one certified
14 copy of each of the following: the 2007 California Building Code; the
15 2007 California Electrical Code, and the 2006 Edition of the ICC
16 Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; the 2007 California
17 Mechanical Code; the 2007 Plumbing Code; the 2007 California Existing
18 Building Code, and; the 2006 International Existing Building Code
19 shall be made available for public inspection in the office of the
20 City Clerk.
21 SECTION 13: Posting.
22 There being no newspaper printed, published or circulated in
23 the City of Vernon, the City Clerk is hereby directed to certify to
24 the passage of this ordinance and shall post the same, or cause the
25 same to be posted, within fifteen (15) days after its passage in
26 accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code, in three (3) of
27 the most public places in the City of Vernon, to wit: the northwest
28 corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, the northeast corner of
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Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard, and on the,bulletin board
located outside on the wall near the second floor entrance to the City
Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, all in the City of
Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of California.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on
January 2, 2008.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of December, 2007.
ATTEST:
MANUELA GIRO , C'ty Clerk
Name: Leonis C. Malburg
Title: Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 1136 was duly
and regularly introduced at an adjourned regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Vernon, held on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, and
thereafter finally adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council
held on Monday, December 3, 2007, and thereafter was duly signed by the
Mayor of the City of Vernon, by the following vote:
(SEAL)
AYES: Councilmen: Mayor Malburg, Davis, Gonzales,
McCormick, Ybarra
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSTAINED: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None,
6ANUELA GIRON
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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EXHIBIT A
2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 103 — DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING
SAFETY
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The
Department of Building Safety is hereby crated and the
official in charge thereof shall be known as the
building official
103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be
appointed by the chief appointing authority of the
jurisdiction.
103.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence
of the appointing authority, the building official shall
have the authority to appoint a deputy building official,
the related technical officers, inspectors, plan
examiners and other employees. Such employees shall
have powers as delegated by the building official. For
the maintenance of existing properties, see the
California Mechanical Code.
SECTION 104 — DUTIES AND POWERS OF
BUILDING OFFICIAL
104.1 General. The building official is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of
this code. The building official shall have the authority
to render interpretations of this code and to adopt
policies and procedures in order to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations,
policies and procedures shall be in compliance with the
intent and purpose of this code. Such policies and
procedures shall not have the effect of waiving
requirements specifically provided for in this code.
104.6 Right of entry. Where 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 structure or upon a
premises a condition which is contrary to or in
violation of this code which makes the structure or
premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building
official is authorized to enter the structure or premises
at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the duties
imposed by this code, provided that if such structure or
premises be occupied that credentials be presented to
the occupant and entry requested. If such structure or
premises is unoccupied, the building official shall first
make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
person having charge or control of the structure or
premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the
building official shall have recourse to the remedies
provided by law to secure entry.
SECTION 110 — CERTIFICATE OF
OCCUPANCY
110.4 Revocation. The building official is authorized
to, in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of
occupancy or completion issued under the provisions
of this code wherever the certificate is issued in error,
or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or
where it is determined that the building or structure or
portion thereof is in violation of any ordinance or
regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 113 — VIOLATIONS
113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter,
extend, repair, move, remove,. demolish or occupy any
building, structure or equipment regulated by this code,
or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in
violation of any of the provisions of this code.
113.2 Notice of violation. The building official is
authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the
person responsible for the erection, construction,
alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal,
demolition or occupancy of a building or structure in
violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation
of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of
this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of
the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the
violation.
113.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of
violation is not complied with promptly, the building
official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the
jurisdiction to institute the appropriate proceeding at
law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such
violation, or to require the removal or termination of
the unlawful occupancy of the building or structure in
violation of the provisions of this code or of the order
or direction made pursuant thereto.
113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a
provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the
approved construction documents or directive of the
building official, or of a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to
penalties as prescribed by law.
SECTION 114 — STOP WORK ORDER
114.1 Authority. Whenever the building official fmds
any work regulated by this code being performed in a
manner either contrary to the provisions of this code or
dangerous or unsafe, the building official is authorized
to issue a stop work order.
114.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing
and shall be given to the owner of the property
involved, or to the owner's agent, or to the person
doing the work. Upon issuance of a stop work order,
the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work
order shall state the reason for the order, and the
conditions under which the cited work will be
permitted to resume.
114.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall
continue any work after having been served with a stop
work order, except such work as that person is directed
to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition,
shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
SECTION 115 — UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND
EQUIPMENT
115.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment
that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or
deficient because of inadequate means of egress
facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which
constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to
human life or the public .welfare, or that involve illegal
or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance,
shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures
shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the
building official deems necessary and as provided for
in this section. A vacant structure that is not secured
against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
EXHIBIT B
EXHIBIT B
2006 ICC ELECTRICAL CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 3
ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 301 -DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL accordance with Chapter 10 as are required to effect
INPSECTION compliance with this code.
301.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The
department of electrical inspection is hereby created
and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the
code official. The function of the department shall be
to assist the code official. The function of the
department shall be to assist the code official in the
administration and enforcement of the provisions of
this code.
301.2 Appointment. The code official shall be
appointed by the chief appointing authority of the
jurisdiction.
301.3 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence
of the appointing authority, the code official shall have
the authority to appoint a deputy code official, the
related technical officers, inspectors, plans examiners
and other employees. Such employees shall have
powers as delegated by the code official.
SECTION 302 - DUTIES AND POWERS OF TI3E
CODE OFFICIAL
302.1 General. The code official is hereby authorized
and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The
code official shall have the authority to render
interpretations of this code, and to adopt policies,
procedures, rules and regulations in order to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations,
policies, procedures, rules and regulations shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect
of waiving requirements specifically provided for in
this code.
302.2 Rule -making authority. The code official shall
have authority as necessary in the interest of public
health, safety and general welfare, to adopt and
promulgate rules and regulations and to designate,
requirements applicable because of local climatic or
other conditions. Such rules shall not have the effect of
waiving requirements specifically provided for in this
code, or of violating accepted engineering methods
involving public safety.
302.4 Notices and orders. The code official is
authorized to issue all necessary notices or orders in
302.7 Right of entry. The code official is authorized
to enter the structure or premises at reasonable times to
inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code in
accordance with Section 702.4.
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 4
PERMITS AND FEES
SECTION 403 - CONDITIONS
403.7 Suspension or revocation. The code official
is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued
under the provisions of this code wherever the permit
is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate
or incomplete information; in violation of any
ordinance, regulation or any of the provisions of this
code; or if any one of the following conditions exist:
1. The permit is used for a location or
establishment other than that for which it was
issued.
2. The permit is used for a condition or activity
other than that listed in the permit.
3. Conditions and limitations set forth in the
permit have been violated.
4. There have been any false statements or
misrepresentations as to the material fact in
the application for permit or plans submitted
or a condition of the permit.
5. The permit is used by a different person or
firm than the name for which it was issued.
6. The permittee 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.
7. The permit was issued in error or in violation
of an ordinance, regulation or this code.
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 9
UNSAFE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
SECTION 901 — CONDITIONS
901.1 Unsafe electrical systems. An electrical
system that is unsafe, constitutes a fire or health
hazard, or is otherwise dangerous to human life, as
regulated by this code, is hereby declared as an
unsafe electrical system. Use of an electrical system
regulated by this code constituting a hazard to health,
safety or welfare by reason of inadequate
maintenance, dilapidation, fire hazard, disaster,
damage or abandonment is hereby declared an unsafe
use. Such unsafe equipment and appliances are
hereby declared to be a public nuisance and shall be
abated by repair, rehabilitation, demolition or
removal.
901.2 Authority to condemn electrical systems.
Wherever the code official determines that any
electrical system, or portion thereof, regulated by this
code has become hazardous to life, health or
property, the code official shall order in writing that
such electrical systems either be removed or restored
to a safe condition. A time limit for compliance with
such order shall be specified in the written notice. A
person shall not use or maintain a defective electrical
system or equipment after receiving such notice.
Where such electrical system is to be
disconnected, written notice as prescribed in this
code shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to
lie or property, such disconnection shall be made
immediately without such notice.
901.3 Dangerous conditions. Wherever the code
official shall find in any structure or upon any
premises dangerous or hazardous conditions or
materials, the code official is authorized to order such
dangerous conditions or materials to be removed or
remedied in accordance with the provisions of this
code.
901.4 Record. The code official shall cause a report
to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall
state the occupancy of the structure and the nature of
the unsafe condition.
901.5 Notice. If an unsafe condition is found, the
code official shall serve on the owner, agent or
person in control of the structure, a written notice that
describes the condition deemed unsafe and specifies
the required repairs or improvements to be made to
abate the unsafe condition, or that requires the unsafe
condition to be removed within a stipulated time.
Such notice shall require the person thus notified to
declare immediately to the code official acceptance
or rejection of the terms of the order.
901.6 Method of service. Such notice shall be
deemed properly served if a copy thereof is (a)
delivered to the owner personally; or (b) sent by
certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at
the last known address with the return receipt
requested. If the certified or registered letter is
returned showing that the letter was not delivered, a
copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous place in
or about the structure affected by such notice.
Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon
the owner's agent or upon the person responsible for
the structure shall constitute service of notice upon
the owner.
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 10
VIOLATIONS
SECTION 1001 - UNLAWFUL ACTS
1001.1 General. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend,
repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any
system or equipment regulated by this code, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of
any of the provisions of this code.
SECTION 1002 - NOTICE OF VIOLATION
1002.1 Issuance. Where the code official finds any
building, premises, vehicle, system or equipment that
is in violation of this code, the code official is
authorized to issue corrective orders.
1002.2 Notice. Wherever the code official
determines violations of this code or observes an
apparent or actual violation of a provision of this
code or other codes or ordinances under the code
official's jurisdiction, the code official is authorized
to prepare a written notice of violation describing the
conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is
not immediate, specifying a time for reinspection.
Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the
illegal action or condition and the abatement of the
violation.
1002.3 Service. Any order or notice issued pursuant
to this code shall be served upon the owner, operator,
occupant or other person responsible for the
condition or violation, either by personal service,
mail or by delivering the same to, and leaving it with,
some person of responsibility upon the premises. For
unattended or abandoned locations, a copy of such
order or notice shall be posted on the premises in a
conspicuous place at or near the entrance to such
premises, and the order or notice shall be mailed by
certified mail with return receipt requested or a
certificate of mailing, to the last known address of the
owner, occupant or both.
1002.4 Compliance with orders and notices. 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.
1002.5 Failure to correct violations. If the notice of
violation is not complied with, the code official is
authorized to request the legal counsel of the
jurisdiction to institute the appropriate legal
proceedings to restrain, correct or abate such
violation or re require removal or termination of the
unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of
the provisions of this code or of any order or
direction made pursuant thereto,
1002.6 Failure to comply. Failure to comply with an
abatement notice or other corrective notice issued by
the code official shall result in each day that such
violation continues being regarded as a new and
separate offense.
1002.7 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or
seals posted or affixed by the code official shall not
be mutilated, destroyed or tampered with or removed
without authorization from the code official.
SECTION 1003 - PENALTIES
1003.1 Penalties. Any person who fails to comply
with the provisions of this code or who fails to carry
out an order made pursuant of this code or violates
any condition attached to a permit, approval or
certificate shall be subject to the penalties established
by this jurisdiction.
1003.2 Abatement of violation. The imposition of
the penalties herein described shall not prevent the
legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting
appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction
or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to
prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises;
or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or
occupancy of a structure on or about any premises.
SECTION 1004 - STOP WORK ORDER
1004.1 Issuance. Upon notice from the code official
that any electrical work is being done contrary to the
provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe
manner, such work shall immediately cease. Such
notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the
owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to
the person doing the work. The notice shall state the
conditions under which work is authorized to resume.
1004.2 Emergencies. Where an emergency exists,
the code official shall not be required to give a
written notice prior to stopping the work.
1004.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who
shall continue any work in or about the structure after
having been served with a stop work order, except
such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be
subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
EXHIBIT C
EXHIBIT C
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
Part II — Organization and Enforcement persons shall forthwith stop work until authorized by
the Authority Having Jurisdiction to proceed with the
108.0 Powers and duties of the Authority Having work.
Jurisdiction
108.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this code. For such purposes, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the powers of
a law enforcement officer.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction 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.
108.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures and with the approval of the appointing
authority, the Authority Having Jurisdiction may
appoint such number of technical officers and
inspectors and other employees as shall be authorized
from time to time. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
may deputize such inspectors or employees as may be
necessary to carry out the functions of the code
enforcement agency.
108.3 Right of Entry. When it is necessary to make
an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or
when the Authority Having Jurisdiction 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 Authority
Having Jurisdiction 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 Authority Having
Jurisdiction 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 Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall have recourse to the remedies provided by law to
secure entry.
108.4 Stop Orders. When any work is being done
contrary to the provisions of this code, the Authority
Having Jurisdiction 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
108.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in
Emergencies. The Authority Having Jurisdiction or
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
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall, whenever possible,
notify the serving utility, the owner and occupant 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.
108.6 Authority to Condemn Equipment. When the
Authority Having Jurisdiction ascertains that any
equipment, or portion thereof, regulated by this code
has become hazardous to life, health or property, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction 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 twenty-four (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 Authority Having
Jurisdiction shall institute an appropriate action to
prevent, restrain, correct or abate the violation.
108.7 Connection After Order to Disconnect.
Persons shall not make connections from an energy,
fuel, or power supply nor supply energy or fuel to any
equipment regulated by this code that has been
disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction until it has authorized
the reconnection and use of such equipment.
108.8 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
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 to
omission in the discharge of such duties. A suit
brought against the Authority Having Jurisdiction or
employee because of such act or omission performed
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or employee in
the enforcement of any provision 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.
108.9 Cooperation of Other Officials and Officers.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction 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.
109.0 Unsafe Equipment. Equipment regulated by this
code, which is unsafe or which constitutes a fire or
health hazard or is otherwise dangerous to human life
is, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Use of
equipment regulated by this code constituting a hazard
to safety, health or public welfare by reason of
inadequate maintenance, 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 procedures as may be
adopted by this jurisdiction. As an alternative, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction 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.
111.0 Violations. 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.
114.5 Suspension or Revocation. The Authority
Having Jurisdiction 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
ordinances or regulations of the jurisdiction.
EXHIBIT D
EXHIBIT D
2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Excerpts from Appendix Chapter 1
ADMINISTRATION
102.2 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
102.2.1 The Authority Having Jurisdiction may appoint
such assistants, deputies, inspectors, or other
employees as necessary to carry out the functions of
the department and this code.
102.2.2 Right of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to
make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this
code, or whenever the Authority Having Jurisdiction
has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any
building or upon any premises any condition or
violation of this code that makes the building or
premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous, or hazardous,
the Authority Having Jurisdiction may enter the
building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect
or to perform the duties imposed upon the Authority
Having Jurisdiction by this code, provided that if such
building or premises is occupied, the Authority Having
Jurisdiction shall present credentials to the occupant
and request entry. If such building or premises is
unoccupied, the Authority Having Jurisdiction 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
Authority Having Jurisdiction has recourse to every
remedy provided by law to secure entry.
When the Authority Having Jurisdiction 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 Authority Having
Jurisdiction for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this code.
102.2.3 Stop Orders. Whenever any work is being
done contrary to the provisions of this code, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction 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 Authority Having Jurisdiction to
proceed with the work.
102.2.4 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in
Emergencies. The Authority Having Jurisdiction 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.
102.2.5 Authority to Condemn. Whenever the
Authority Having Jurisdiction ascertains that any
plumbing system or portion thereof, regulated by this
code, has become hazardous to life, health, or property,
or has. become insanitary, the Authority Having
Jurisdiction 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.
102.2.6 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
charged with the enforcement of this code, acting in
good faith and without malice in the discharge of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction's duties, shall not
thereby be rendered 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 duties. A suit brought against the
Authority Having Jurisdiction or employee because of
such act or omission performed 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.
102.3 Violations and Penalties.
102.3.1 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.
102.3.2 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.
103.0 Permits and Inspections.
103.3.5 Suspension or Revocation. The Authority
Having Jurisdiction 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.
103.4.4 Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit.
103.4.4.1 Whenever any work for which a permit is
required by this code has been commenced without
first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall
be made before a permit may be issued for such work.
103.4.4.2 An investigation fee, in addition to the permit
fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or
subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be
equal to the amount of the permit fee that would be
required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The
payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any
person from compliance with all other provisions of
this code, nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
EXHIBIT E
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e J97 UNIFORM CODE FOR TAE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Chapter 2
ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 202 -- ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
BUILDINGS
All buildings or portions thereof which are determined
after inspection by the building official to be dangerous as
defined in this code are hereby declared to be public
nuisances and shall be abated by repair, rehabilitation,
demolition or removal in accordance with the procedure
specified in Section 401 of this code.
SECTION 2Q3 — VIOLATIONS
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish,
equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or
structure or cause orpermit the same to be done in
violation of this code.
Chapter 7
ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
OR THE BOARD OF APPEALS
SECTION 701 — COMPLIANCE
701.1 General. After any order of the'building official or
the board of appeals made pursuant to this code shall have
become final, no person to whom any such order is
is directed shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any such
order. Any such person who fails to comply with any
such order is guilty of a misdemeanor.
702.2 Failure to Obey Order. If, after any order
of the building official or board of appeals made
pursuant to this code has become final, the person
to whoni such order is directed shall fail, neglect
or refuse to obey such order, the building official
may (i) cause such person to be prosecuted under
Section 701.1 or (it) institute any appropriate action
to a abate such building as a public nuisance,
- CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: December 20, 2007
TO: Kevin Wilson, Director of Community Services & Water
FROM: Nelly Giron, City Clerk
RE: Ordinance No. 1136 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the
City of Vernon Amending Chapter 24, Building and
Construction, of the Code of the City of Vernon; Adopting By
Reference (1) The 2007 California Building Code; (2) The
2007 California Electrical Code, and the 2006 Edition of the
ICC Electrical Code Administrative Provisions; (3) The 2007
California Mechanical Code; (4) The 2007 California Plumbing
Code; (5) The 2007 California Existing Building Code; and
(6) The 2006 International Existing Building Code, and
Repealing All Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict
Therewith
Transmitted herewith for your transmittal to the State is a certified
copy of Ordinance No. 1136 referenced above, which was approved by
City Council on December 3, 2007.
Please see that a copy of the transmittal letter is sent to the City
Clerk's office for the file.
Thank you.
NG:dr
c: Ordinance No. 1136
CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
ss
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES)
I, Manuela Giron, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, County
of Los Angeles, State of California, hereby certify that the
attached is a full and complete copy of:
ORDINANCE NO. 1136 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AMENDING CHAPTER 24,
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF VERNON; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2007
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; (2) THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, AND THE 2006 EDITION OF THE ICC
ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS; (3) THE
2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5) THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
EXISTING BUILDING CODE; AND (6) THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
THEREWITH
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed
the.official Seal of the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles,
State of California, on this 2oth day of December 2007.
SEAL:
Manuela Giron
City Clerk
DECLARATION OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CLAUDIA ARELLANO
CITY OF VERNON
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DPT
4305 SANTA FE AVE
VERNON CA 90058
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDING CHAPTER 24
HEARING/CLOSE/SALE DATE: 11/19/07
The undersigned says:
I am over the age of 18 years and a citizen of the
United States. I am not a party to and have no interest in
this matter. I am a principal clerk of the METROPOLI-
TAN NEWS -ENTERPRISE, a,newspaper of general cir-
culation in the City of Los Angeles, the Judicial District
of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the State
of California, as adjudicated in Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. 601165. The notice, a printed copy of
which appears hereon, was published on the following
date(s): Nov 8,15, 2007
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California on
11/15/07./1
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on
December 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, in the Council Chamber of Vernon
City all, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, the City Council of the City of
Vernon will hold a public hearing to
consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1136
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AMENDING CHAPTER 24, BUILDING
AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2007 CALI-
FORNIA BUILDING CODE; . (2) THE
2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
AND THE 2006 EDITION OF THE [CC
ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS; (3) THE 2007 CALIFOR-
NIA MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5)
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, AND; (6) THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING
CODE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES AND PARTS OF ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH."
City staff is recommending adoption of
the aforementioned Codes with certain
amendments.
Interested persons may make an
oral presentation to the City Council at
the time of the hearing, or may present
written comments prior to the hearing.
The Staff Report for the Building
Codes Adoption is on file in the office of
the City Clerk and is open for public
review.
If you challenge the adoption of the
aforementioned Codes with certain
amendments or any provisions thereof in
court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised
at the hearing described in this notice or
in written correspondence delivered to
the City of Vernon; at or prior to the
Metropolitan News -Enterprise meeting.
P.O. BOX 608A The hearing may be continued or
Los Angeles Ca 90060 adjourned to a stated time and place
without further notice of a public hearing.
Phone: (213) 346-0033 Dated:10/24/07
Fax: 213 687-3886 MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk
( ) CN786665 11-19-07 Nov 8,15, 2007
Cust. Num.: 011482 Control Num.: 786665
Cust. Ref Num.: 11-19-07
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DECLARATION OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CLAUDIA ARELLANO.
CITY OF VERNON
COMMUNITY SERVICES & WATER DPT
4305 SANTA FE AVE
VERNON CA 90058
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
AMENDING CHAPTER 24
HEARING/CLOSE/SALE DATE: 11/19/07
The undersigned says:
I am over the age of 18 years and a citizen of the
United States. I am not a party to and have no interest in
this matter. I am a principal clerk of the METROPOLI-
TAN NEWS -ENTERPRISE, a newspaper of general cir-
culation in the City of Los Angeles, the Judicial District
of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the State
of California, as adjudicated in Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. 601165. The notice, a printed copy of
which appears, hereon, was published on the following
date(s): Nov 8,15, 2007
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is
true and correct. Executed at Los Angeles, California on
l l/15/07. ,,,%
Metropolitan NewsA
nterprise
P.O. Box 60
Los Angeles, Ca 90060
Phone: (213) 346-0033
Fax: (213) 687-3886
Cust. Num.: 011482 Control Num. 786665
Cust. Ref. Num.: 11-19-07
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on
December 3, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, in the Council Chamber of Vernon
City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, the City. Council of the City of
Vernon will hold a public hearing to
consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1136
entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AMENDING CHAPTER 24, BUILDING
AND CONSTRUCTION, OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF VERNON; ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE (1) THE 2007 CALI-
FORNIA BUILDING CODE; (2) THE
2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE,
AND THE 2006 EDITION OF THE ICC
ELECTRICAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS; (3) THE 2007 CALIFOR-
NIA MECHANICAL CODE; (4) THE 2007
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; (5)
THE 2007 CALIFORNIA EXISTING
BUILDING CODE, AND; (6) THE 2006
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING
CODE, AND REPEALING ALL ORDI-
NANCES AND PARTS OF ORDI-
NANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH."
City staff is recommending adoption of
the aforementioned Codes with certain
amendments.
Interested persons may make an
oral presentation to the City Council at
the time of the hearing, or may present
written comments prior to the hearing.
The Staff Report for the Building
Codes Adoption is on file in the office of
the City Clerk and is open for public
review.
If you challenge the adoption of the
aforementioned Codes with certain
amendments or any provisions thereof in
court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised
at the hearing described in this notice or
in written correspondence delivered to
the City of Vernon, at or prior to the
meeting.
The hearing may be continued or
adjourned to a stated time and place
without further notice of a public hearing.
Dated: 10/24/07
MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk
CN786665 11-19-07 Nov 8,15, 2007
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