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CITY OF CARSON, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 02-1262
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CARSON ADOPTING
BY REFERENCE TITLE 26 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 27
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 28 OF THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED, INCORPORATING THE
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2001 EDITION; TITLE 29
OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL
CODE, 2001 EDITION; AND TITLE 32 OF THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY CODE, AS AMENDED,
INCORPORATING THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2001
EDITION; MAKING AMENDMENTS TO SAID CODES;
AMENDING THE CARSON MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARSON DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 1 (Building Code) of Article VIII (Building Regulations) of
the Carson Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 1 — BUILDING CODE
8100 Adoption of Building Code.
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 26, Building Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on November 1, 2002, adopting the California
Building Code, 2001 Edition (Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations),
including Subsections 101.17 through 101.17.16 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 35,
and Appendix Chapters 3, Division II; 4, Division II; 9; 12; 15; 16; and 31 is hereby
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adopted by reference, and shall be known and may be cited as the Building Code of the
City of Carson.
The provisions of the Building Code applying to dwellings, lodging houses,
congregate residences, motels, apartment houses, or other uses classified by the
j Building Code as a Group R Occupancy and including Chapters 1, 2, 98 and 99 shall
1 constitute and may be cited as the Housing Code of the City of Carson.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the California Building Code,
2001 Edition, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Building Code contained in the Carson Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
latter listed document shall control.
Copies of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Building
Code, 2001 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Carson and shall be at all times maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination
by the public.
8101 Violations and Penalties
(a) Compliance with Code. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or
corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or perform any
grading in the City of Carson, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation
of any of the provisions of the Building Code.
(b) Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of
the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person
shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of the Building Code is committed,
continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be
punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by
imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
8102 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is amended
by amending the following definitions in Section 202 thereof to read:
Section 202. Definitions. Whenever any of the names or terms defined in
this Section are used in this Code, each such name or term shall be
deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section.
"Board of Appeals" shall mean the Board of Appeals established by
Section 105 hereof.
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"Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the
Department of Public Works acting as the City Engineer.
'Building Official' shall mean the Director of Public Works of the County of
Los Angeles acting as the City Engineer.
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"City" shall mean the City of Carson except in Section 101.3 of said
Building Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles," or "unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Carson.
"Electrical Code" shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted by Section
8200 of the Carson Municipal Code.
"Fire Code" shall mean the Fire Code as adopted by Section 3100 of the
Carson Municipal Code.
"Fire Zone" shall mean the fire zone adopted by an ordinance creating and
establishing fire zones or where no such fire zones have been adopted by
the City shall be considered to be in Fire Zone No. 3.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Carson.
"Health Code" or "Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean the
Health Code as adopted by Section 5100 of the Carson Municipal Code
as amended.
"Health Officer" shall mean the Health Officer of the City of Carson.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean the Mechanical Code as adopted by
Section 8400 of the Carson Municipal Code as amended.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean the Plumbing Code as adopted by Section
8300 of the Carson Municipal Code as amended.
"Special Inspector" shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth in this
Section 108.6 of this Code.
8103 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is amended
by deleting therefrom the third sentence of Section 1101.1 and all of Section 7005.7.
8104 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is amended
by amending Section 9906 thereof to read:
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Section 9906. Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board. In order to
hear appeals provided for in Chapter 98 and in this Chapter, there shall be
and is hereby created a Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board consisting
of five (5) members who are qualified to pass on matters pertaining to
substandard building and property. The members of the Board shall be
appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the City Council of the City
and may recommend such new legislation as deemed necessary.
The Board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
investigations. The Building Official shall be an ex-officio nonvoting
member and act as a secretary. He shall keep a record of all proceedings
and notify all parties concerned of the findings and decisions of the Board.
8105 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by amending exceptions 1 and 2 of Section 7003.1 to read as follows:
EXCEPTIONS: A grading permit shall not be required for:
1. An excavation which (a) is less than three feet in depth below
natural grade, or (b) does not create a cut slope greater than three
feet in height and steeper than one and one-half horizontal to one
vertical.
2. A fill not intended to support structures and which does not obstruct
a drainage course if such fill is placed on natural grade that has a
slope not steeper than three horizontal to one vertical and (a) is
less than one foot in depth at its deepest point, measured vertically
upward from natural grade to the surface of the fill, or(b) does not
exceed 20 cubic yards on any one lot.
8106 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by adding Section 3304 to read as follows:
3304 Drainage. Site drainage from improved portions of a parcel of land
shall not be permitted to flow over public property.
EXCEPTION: Group R and U occupancies.
8107 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by adding Sections 106.4.6, 106.4.7, and 106.4.8 to read:
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106.4.6. Permits (Masonry Wall Between Commercial and
Residential Zones). No building permit shall be issued for any structure or
for the extension, expansion or enlargement of an existing use of any
commercial zoned property on which a masonry wall is required by
Section 9136.3 of the Zoning Ordinance until such wall has been
constructed or construction thereof has been provided for, and the
construction or improvement authorized in such building permit wall has
been constructed in accordance with said Section 9136.3.
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106.4.7. Permits (Masonry Wall Between Industrial and Residential
Zones). No building permit shall be issued for any structure or the
extension, expansion or enlargement of an existing use on any industrial
zoned property on which a masonry wall is required by Section 9146.3 of
the Zoning Ordinance until such wall has been constructed or construction
thereof has been provided for, and the construction or improvement
authorized in such building permit shall not pass final inspection until such
masonry wall has been constructed in accordance with said Section
9146.3.
106.4.8. Permits (Parkway Trees). No building permit shall be issued
for any construction valued in excess of$1,000.00 on a lot or parcel of
land in a residential, commercial or industrial zoned district with respect to
which parkway trees are required by Section 9161.10 of the Zoning
Ordinance until such parkway trees have been provided for and
construction authorized in such building permit shall not pass final
inspection until such parkway trees have been planted in accordance with
said Section 9161.10.
8108 Amendments to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by:
(A) Amending the first paragraph of Section 107.1 to read:
(a) Building Permit Fees. In addition to a permit issuance fee of
$26.00, a fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building
Official as set forth in Table No. 1-A. The building permit fee for
structures required to have a methane gas control system by
-- Section 110.3 shall be 125 percent of the fee indicated in Table
1-A.
(B) Adding a paragraph at the end of Section 107.2 to read:
A methane gas control system plan check fee is required for all structures
regulated by Section 110.3. Said fee shall be in an amount based upon
the current contractual hourly rate between the City of Carson and the Los
Angeles County Department of Public Works for plan checking. At the
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time the gas control plans are submitted, a plan check deposit of
$1,000.00 shall be paid to the Building Official. Upon approval of the
plans or suspension of the plan check, any unencumbered portion of the
deposit shall be returned upon written request by the applicant. If the
deposit amount is exhausted prior to approval of the plans, an additional
deposit shall be made in an amount determined by the Building Official.
(C) Adding a subpart 14 to Section 107.8 to read:
For review of a gas monitoring report for a structure regulated by
Section 110.3 ................................................................................. $80.00
(D) Amending Section 110.3 to read:
110.3. Fills Containing Decomposable Material. Permits shall not
be issued for buildings or structures or additions thereto regulated by this
Code within 1,000 feet of fills containing rubbish or other decomposable
material except as hereinafter provided, unless the fill is isolated by
approved natural or man-made protective systems or unless designed
according to the recommendation contained in a report prepared by a
licensed civil engineer. Such report shall contain a description of the
investigation, study and recommendation to minimize the possible
intrusion, and to prevent the accumulation of explosive concentrations of
decomposition gases within or under enclosed portions of such building or
structure. At the time of the final inspection, the civil engineer shall furnish
a signed statement attesting that the building or structure or addition
thereto has been constructed in accordance with his recommendations as
to decomposition gases required herein.
Buildings or structures or additions thereto regulated by this code
shall not be constructed on fills containing rubbish or other, decomposable
material unless provision is made to prevent damage to structure, floors,
underground piping and utilities due to uneven settlement of the fill. One-
story light frame accessory structures not exceeding 400 square feet in
area nor 12 feet in height may be constructed without special provision-
for foundation stability.
Gas monitoring reports prepared by a licensed Civil Engineer shall
be submitted to the Building Official in accordance with a monitoring
schedule agreed upon with the City Engineer when such reports are
required as a condition for issuance of a permit. It shall be unlawful to
occupy a structure for which the gas monitoring has not been performed
when required and a report submitted in accordance with the schedule.
Group R-3 and Group U occupancies and additions thereto within
1,000 feet of a landfill site but not actually on any such site may be
constructed with a protective system as shown in Figure 1-A or Figure 1-13
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(see diagrams following this section) upon execution and recordation of a
waiver of liability in favor of the City.
(E) Amending Section 110.4 by adding the following paragraphs between the
first and second paragraphs to read:
Group R-3 and Group U occupancies and additions thereto located
at least 25 feet from an active, abandoned, or idle oil or gas well may be
constructed with a protective system as shown in Figure 1-A or Figure 1-13
of Section 110.3 upon execution and recordation of a waiver of liability in
favor of the City.
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FIGURE 1-A
Landfill Gas Protective System for Group R-3 or U
Occupancy Buildings with Slab floors
1. Parallel collector pipes shall not exceed a 20 foot spacing.
2. Collector pipes shall extend completely across the building. Where
collector pipes are more than 20 feet in length, vent pipes must be
provided at all ends.
3. All elements of the gas control system must be inspected and approved by
the City of Carson Building Inspector before covering.
4. An electrical seal off must be provided at all points where electrical
conduits, including an underground service conduit, leave the ground.
5. Extend collector pipes into all footing cavity areas and into all areas
separated by parallel footings.
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FIGURE 1-B
Landfill Gas Protective Systems for Group R-3 or
U Occupancy Buildings with conventional Floors
1. Provide foundation vents of 3 square feet per 25 lineal feet of exterior wall.
Openings shall be provided near the corners and shall be located on at
least 3 sides of the building.
2. All elements of the gas control system must be inspected and approved by
the City of Carson Building Inspector before covering.
3. All penetrations of the floor membrane system must be tightly sealed with
resilient caulking material. Caulking must be supported by wire screening
or metal flashing attached to the plywood, except for small holes for
'- electrical wiring.
4. An electrical seal-off must be provided at all points where electrical
conduit leaves the ground, including the service entrance conduit.
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8111 Amendment to Buildin g Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by providing that the amount of each and every fee set forth in said Building
Code, including but not limited to the fees set forth in Section 107 and in Tables No. 1-A
and 1-B of said Building Code, shall be the fee set forth in the most current resolution of
the City Council establishing fees pursuant to said Building Code. In the event no such
resolution is in effect, said fees shall be one hundred (100%) percent greater than those
set forth in said Building Code.
8112 Amendments to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended as follows:
(A) Section 9602 is amended by amending the paragraph entitled Exception
to read:
EXCEPTIONS:
1. This Chapter shall not apply to dwellings and lodging houses
defined as R-3 occupancies nor to accessory buildings defined as
Group U occupancies.
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2. This Chapter shall not apply to warehouses used strictly for the
storage of materials that are not hazardous or highly flammable,
except for the following requirement: The owners of such buildings
shall file an affidavit with the Building Official stating that the
building will be used only for storage of materials that are not
hazardous or highly flammable. A permanent sign shall be affixed
and maintained at each entrance to such buildings stating:
This building is constructed of unreinforced masonry. In
accordance with Chapter 96 of the City of Carson Building Code,
this building is to be used only for the storage 6f materials that are
not hazardous or highly flammable. This sign shall not be removed.
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(B) Table No. 96-C of Chapter 96 is amended by changing the Minimum Time
Periods for Service of Order for each Rating Classification as follows:
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Minimum Time Periods
Rating Classification For Service of Order
(Highest Priority) 180 days
II 180 days
{ III A 180 days
1 III B 180 days
III C 180 days
IV (Lowest Priority) 180 days
8113 Amendments to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by:
(A) Amending the fourth paragraph of Section 104.2.6 to read:
A written application for use of an alternate material method of
construction shall be submitted together with a filing fee of$130.00.
When actual staff review exceeds two (2) hours, an additional fee of
$65.00 per hour shall be charged for each hour or fraction thereof in
excess of two hours.
(B) Adding the following paragraph at the end of Section 104.2.7 to read:
A written application for the granting of such modifications shall be
submitted together with a filing fee of$130.00. When actual staff review
exceeds two hours, an additional fee of$65.00 per hour shall be charged
for each hour or fraction thereof in excess of two hours.
(C) Adding the following paragraphs at the end of Section 105 to read:
A fee of$255.00 shall be paid to the Building Official whenever a person
requests a hearing before the Building Board of Appeals.
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EXCEPTION: No fee shall be required for a hearing requested pursuant
to Subsection 102.4.1 or for a hearing requested pursuant to Subsection
9606.4 to appeal an initial determination that a building is within the scope
of Chapter 96.
All requests to appeal determinations, orders or actions of the Building
Official, or to seek modifications of previous orders of the Building Board
of Appeals shall be presented in writing.
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(D) Amending the first paragraph of subsection 107.1 to read:
(a) Building Permit Fees. In addition to a permit issuance fee of
$26.00, a fee for each building permit shall be paid to the Building
Official as set forth in Table No. 1-A.
(E) Amending the first paragraph of subsection 107.2 to read:
(b) Plan Checking or Review Fees for Buildings or Structures. When
an application for a building permit is submitted for review, whether
or not plans and specifications are required by Subsection 106.4.2,
a fee shall be paid to the Building Official. Said fee shall be equal
to 85 percent of the building permit fee as set forth in Table No.
1-A; provided, however, the minimum fee shall be $48.75. An
additional fee of$95.00 per hour shall be paid to the Building
Official for overtime plan check when requested by the applicant
and approved by the Building Official. For the purposes of this
subsection, overtime shall mean hours worked outside of normal
business hours established at City Hall.
(F) Amending subsection 107.5 to read:
(d) Grading Permit Fees. In addition to a permit issuance fee of
$26.00, a fee for each grading permit shall be paid to the Building
Official as set forth in Table No. 1-B.
(G) Amending subsection 107.9 to read:
107.9. Other Fees. The following fees shall be paid before a permit
is issued, inspection made, occupancy allowed or device operated:
1. In addition to the fees set forth in a, b,
c, d, e, f, g, h, i, and j below, for
issuance of each inspection application
receipt $26.00
(H) Amending subsection 107.9.2 to read:
107.9.2. For search of office records and a
single copy of a microfilmed permit $1.80
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And, for each additional copy of permit $1.80
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(1) Amending subsection 107.9.4 to read:
107.9.4. For Geotechnical site review and
processing geology or engineering
reports submitted pursuant to Sections
j 110.2, 111, 7005:
Engineering Geology Report
Geotechnical Engineering Report $250.00
(Soils Engineering Report) $250.00
Geotechnical Report
(Combination Soils Engineering
and Engineering Geology
Report) $350.00
Geotechnical site review without
reports to determine if reports are
required or to determine geotechnical
suitability of site $250.00
(J) Amending subsection 107.9.9 to read:
107.9.9. For additional review required by
changes, additions or revisions of
approved or resubmitted plans or
reports, per hour $65.00
(K) Amending subsection 107.9.10 to read:
107.9.10. For additional review required beyond
the initial and second check of plans
and reports, per hour $65.00
(L) Amending subsection 107.9.11 to read:
107.9.11. For the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy $60.00
(M) Amending subsection 107.9.12 to read:
107.9.12. For the issuance of a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy P Y 90.00$
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(N) Amending subsection 107.9.13 to read:
107.9.13. For each extension of a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy $60.00
(0) Amending subsection 107.13 to read:
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work has been commenced without a permit as required by the provisions
of Section 106.1 of this Code, a special investigation shall be made prior
to the issuance of the permit. An investigation fee shall be collected for
each permit so investigated. The investigation fee shall be equal to and in
addition to the permit fees specified in Section 107...1, 107.5, and 107.7,
but in no event shall the investigation fee be less than $200.00.
EXCEPTION: The investigation fee shall be $100.00 when the Building
Official has determined that the owner-builder of a one or two family
dwelling, accessory building or accessory structure had no knowledge that
a permit was necessary and had not previously applied for a permit from
the Building and Safety Division of the County of Los Angeles.
The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from
compliance with all other provisions of this Code, nor from any penalty
prescribed by law.
(P) Amending subsection 107.15 to read:
(1) Preliminary Review Fees. Upon payment of a preliminary review
fee of$130.00, an applicant may have a building, structure or other
project reviewed by the Building Official prior to submittal of a
permit application. Such fee entities the applicant to two staff hours
of review, which may be of any combination of building and
specialty code requirements. An additional fee of$65.00 per hour
shall be charged for each hour or portion thereof in excess of two
hours. All charges must be paid at the conclusion of any such
meeting and before any written findings are issued. EXCEPTION;
No fee shall be charged for preliminary review by one staff member
not in excess of 15 minutes.
(Q) Amending the second paragraph of subsection 107.16 to read:
' The amount of the plan maintenance fee shall be two percent of the
building permit fee as set forth in Table No. 1-A; provided, however, the
minimum fee shall be $6.00 and the maximum shall be $250.00. A plan
maintenance fee shall be collected for each separate plan to be retained
by the Building Official.
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8114 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by deleting Sections 107.17 and 107.19.
8115 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by amending Section 7014.2 to read as follows:
7014.2. Planning and Zoning Compliance. No grading permit shall
be issued for the import or export of more than 10,000 cubic yards of earth
material to or from a grading site where such work would be classified as
`Project Grading" as defined in the City of Carson Zoning Ordinance
unless the project is in conformance with said ordinance.
8116 Amendment to Building Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8100, the Building Code is hereby
amended by deleting Chapter 95 in its entirety.
Section 2. Chapter 2 (Electrical Code) of Article VIII (Building Regulations) of
the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 2— ELECTRICAL CODE
8200 Adoption of Electrical Code
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on November 1, 2002, adopting the California
Electrical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations),
including Section 089-7 of Article 089; Article 90, Chapters 1 through 9; and Appendices
A,B, and C, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the
Electrical Code of the City of Carson.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Electrical Code,
2001 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Electrical Code contained in the Carson Municipal Code, the provisions contained in the
latter listed document shall control.
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Copies of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Electrical
--- Code, 2001 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Carson and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the
public.
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8201 Definitions
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Electrical Code
adopted by Section 8200 of this Chapter, each such name or term shall be deemed and
construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this Section as follows:
"Chief Electrical Inspector" shall mean the Director of Public Works of the
County of Los Angeles except in Section 80-4 of the Electrical Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or "unincorporated area of the County
of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Carson.
"Maintenance Electrician" shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate
of Registration as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County of Los
Angeles as set forth in Section 82-4(b) of the Electrical Code.
"Special Inspector" shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration as Special Inspector issued by the County of Los Angeles as
set forth in Section 82-14(a) of the Electrical Code.
8202 Violations and Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any of the
provisions of this Chapter. Each person, firm or corporation violating any of the
provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or
portion thereof during which such violation is committed, continued or permitted and
shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by
imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
8203 Amendment to Electrical Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8200 1 the Electrical Code is hereby
amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in said Electrical
Code, including but not limited to the fees set forth in Section 82-8 of said Electrical
Code, to be the fee set forth in the most current resolution of the City Council
establishing fees pursuant to said Electrical Code. In the event no such resolution is in
effect, said fees shall be one hundred percent (100%) greater than those set forth in
said Electrical Code.
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8204 Amendment of Electrical Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 8200 and 8203, the Electrical Code is
amended by:
(A) Amending the first paragraph of subsection 82-8(a) to read:
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(a) Electrical Permit Fees.
PERMITS
For issuing permits, each $26.00
(B) Adding a paragraph at the end of subsection 82-8(b) to read:
An additional fee of$95.00 per hour shall be paid to the Chief Electrical
Inspector for overtime plan check, when requested by the applicant and
approved by the Chief Electrical Inspector. For the purposes of this
subsection, overtime shall mean hours worked outside of normal business
hours established at City Hall.
(C) Amending subsection 82-8(e) to read:
(e) Investigation Fee for Work Without a Permit. Whenever any work
has been commenced without a permit as required by the
provisions of Section 82-3 of this Code, a special investigation shall
be made prior to the issuance of the permit. An investigation fee
shall be collected for each permit so investigated. The investigation
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fee shall be equal to and in addition to the permit fees specified in
-- Section 82-8, but in no event shall the investigation fee be less than
$200.00.
EXCEPTION 1: The fee shall be $100.00 when the Chief Electrical
Inspector has determined that the owner-builder of a one or two
family dwelling, accessory building or accessory structure had no
knowledge that a permit was necessary and had not previously
applied for a permit from the Building and Safety Division of the
County of Los Angeles.
EXCEPTION 2: The foregoing provisions shall not apply to emergency
work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Chief
Electrical Inspector that such work was urgently necessary and that
it was not practical to obtain a permit therefor before the
commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be
obtained as soon as it is practical to do so, and if there be an
unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit this exception shall not
apply and the investigation fee shall be charged.
(D) Amending the second paragraph of Section 84-2 to read:
The noncompliance fee shall not be imposed unless the order states that
a failure to comply within fifteen (15) days after the compliance date
_ specified in the order will result in the fee being imposed. No more than
one such fee, shall be collected for failure to comply with an order. The
amount of the noncompliance fee shall be sixty ($60.00) dollars per
building for one (1) and two (2) family dwelling occupancies and one
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hundred twenty ($120.00) dollars per building f or all other occupancies,
and shall be in addition to the fees specified elsewhere in this Code.
8205 Amendment to Electrical Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8200, Section 80-10 of the Electrical
Code is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Chapter 3 (Plumbing Code) of Article VIII (Building Regulations) of
the Carson Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 3 — PLUMBING CODE
8300 Adoption of Plumbing Code
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 28, Plumbing Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on November 1, 2002, adopting the California
Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition (Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations),
including Subsections 101.11 and 101.11.1 of Chapter 1; Chapters 2 through 12;
Chapters 14 and 15; and Appendices A, B, D, G-A, H, I and K, is hereby adopted by
reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Plumbing Code of the City of
Carson.
In the event of any conflict between a provisions of the California Plumbing Code,
2001 Edition, Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Plumbing Code contained in the Carson Municipal Code, the provision contained in the
latter listed document shall control.
Copies of Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Plumbing
Code, 2001 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at
all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8301 Definitions
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Plumbing Code,
each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed
to it in this section as follows:
"Administrative Authority," "Chief Plumbing Inspector" or"Plumbing
Inspector" shall mean the Director of Public Works of the County of Los
Angeles acting as the City Engineer except in Section 101.4 of the
Plumbing Code.
"Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters" or"Board of
Examiners" shall mean the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas
Fitters, of the County of Los Angeles established by Section 105.3 of the
Plumbing Code.
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"City" shall mean the City of Carson except in Section 101.3 of the
Plumbing Code.
"County," "County of Los Angeles" or"unincorporated territory of the
County of Los Angeles" shall mean the City of Carson.
"Gas Fitting Contractor," "Journeyman Gas Fitter," "Journeyman Plumber,"
or"Plumbing Contractor" shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of
Registration issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth in Section
72 of the Plumbing Code.
8302 Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Plumbing Code
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be
punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment
in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each separate day or any portion thereof, during which any violation of
the Plumbing Code occurs or continues, shall be deemed to constitute a separate
offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable as herein provided.
8303 Amendment to Plumbing Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8300, the Plumbing Code is hereby
amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in said Plumbing
Code, including but not limited to the fees set forth in Section 49, including Tables 1-1 of
said Plumbing Code, to be the fee set forth in the most current resolution of the City
Council, establishing fees pursuant to said Plumbing Code. In the event no such
resolution is in effect, said fees shall be one hundred (100) percent greater than those
set forth in said Plumbing Code.
8304 Amendments to Plumbing Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 8301 and 8302 of this Chapter, the
Plumbing Code as amended as follows:
(a) Subsection 218.0 of the Plumbing Code is amended by changing the
definition of"Person" to read:
Person is an individual human being, a firm, partnership or corporation, his
or their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, officers or agents; the
County of Los Angeles and any local agency as defined in Section 53090
of the Government Code, or officers thereof. Singular includes plural,
male includes female.
(b) Subsection 705.1.1 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding the
following sentence which reads as follows:
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All joints for liquid materials to be reamed to full size and cleaned of all
loose materials.
(c) Section 705.3 of the Plumbing Code is amended by adding subsection
705.3.4 which reads as follows:
705.3.4 Dielectric unions shall be used at all points of connection
where there is a dissimilarity of metals.
8305 Amendment to Plumbing Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8300, Section 103.19 of the Plumbing
Code is hereby deleted.
Section 4. Chapter 4 (Mechanical Code) of Article VIII (Building Regulations) of
the Carson Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 4— MECHANICAL CODE
8400 Adoption of Mechanical Code
Except as hereinafter provided, Title 29, Mechanical Code, of the Los Angeles
County Code, as amended and in effect on November 1, 2002, adopting the California
Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition (Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of
Regulations), including Subsections 108.1.1 through 108.1.1.15 of Chapter 1; Chapters
2 through 14; Chapter 16; and Appendices A, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference
and shall constitute and maybe cited as the Mechanical Code of the City of Carson.
In the event of any conflict between a provision of the California Mechanical
Code, 2001 Edition, Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the
Mechanical Code contained in the Carson Municipal Code, the provision contained in
the later listed document shall control.
Copies of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Mechanical
Code, 2001 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the City Clerk and shall be at
all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
8401 Definitions
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Mechanical Code,
each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed
to it in this Section as follows:
"Board of Appeals" or"Board of Examiners of Plumbers" shall mean the
Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters, of the County of Los
Angeles established by Section 101.9 of the Plumbing Code.
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"Building Department" shall mean the Building and Safety Division of the
Department of Public Works acting as the City Engineer.
"Building Code," "Uniform Building Code" or"Los Angeles County Building
Code" shall mean the Building Code of the City of Carson as amended.
'Building Official' shall mean the Director of Public Works of the County of
Los Angeles acting as the City Engineer.
"City" shall mean the City of Carson.
"Electrical Code" shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted by Section
8200 of the Carson Municipal Code as amended.
"Fire Code" or "Los Angeles County Fire Code" shall mean the Fire Code
as adopted by Section 3100 of the Carson Municipal Code as amended.
"General Fund" shall mean the City Treasury of the City of Carson.
"Health Code" or"Los Angeles County Health Code" shall mean the
Health Code as adopted by Section 5100 of the Carson Municipal Code
as amended.
"Mechanical Code" shall mean the Mechanical Code of the City of Carson.
"Plumbing Code" shall mean the Plumbing Code as adopted by Section
8300 of the Carson Municipal Code as amended.
8402 Violations and Penalties
No person, firm, or corporation shall erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, add to,
replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration equipment
in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the
provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at
the time it was installed, and which would be unlawful under said Mechanical Code,
shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of said Mechanical
Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed
guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any
violation of any of the provisions of said Mechanical Code is committed, continued, or
permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable
t by a fine of not more than one thousand ($1,000.00) dollars or by imprisonment in the
` County Jail for a period of not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and
imprisonment.
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8403 Amendment to Mechanical Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8400, the Mechanical Code is hereby
amended by increasing the amount of each and every fee set forth in said Mechanical
Code, including but not limited to the fees set forth in Section 115 and Table 1-A of said
Mechanical Code, to be the fee set forth in the most current resolution of the City
Council establishing fees pursuant to said Mechanical Code. In the event no such
resolution is in effect, said fees shall be one hundred (100) percent greater than those
set forth in said Mechanical Code.
8404 Amendment to Mechanical Code
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8400, Section 117 of the Mechanical
Code is hereby repealed.
Section 5. All inconsistencies between the Building Code, Electrical Code,
Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code as adopted by this Ordinance and Parts 2, 3, 4
and 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations are changes, modifications,
amendments, additions or deletions thereto authorized by California Health and Safety
Code Sections 17958 and 17958.7.
Section 6. The changes and modifications to the California Building Code,
California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, California Fire Code and
California Electrical Code that have been enacted by this Ordinance are merely a
continuation of similar changes and modifications made to earlier editions of such
uniform codes, and all of such changes and modifications, whether previously enacted
or enacted in this Ordinance, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geologic, and topographic conditions. In particular, the modifications to these codes are
reasonably necessary because of the local climate which is characterized by hot dry
summers, followed by strong Santa Ana winds and heavy winter rains which make
structures particularly vulnerable to rapidly spreading, wind-driven fires and earth
movement. Furthermore, the City is located near and over historic and active
earthquake faults that require that special safety precautions be taken. Third, much of
the City is located among steeply sloping, hilly areas that can create hazardous building
conditions. Finally, the City's zoning ordinances and General Plan promote the
preservation of natural shrubbery in addition to a great deal of landscaping. Canyon
fires and other brush fires are a frequent and natural part of the Southern California
ecosystem. Structures located in the City require additional protection against ignition
from flying embers.
Section 7. The City Council hereby finds that the modifications to the State
i Building Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28, and 29 of the Los Angeles County Code are
�. reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological, and topographical
conditions indicated in Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference.
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The City Council hereby further finds that the modifications to the State Building,
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes in Titles 26, 27, 28 and 29 of the Los
Angeles County Code provisions are necessary to allow the uniform application of the
codes by procedures suited to the size and nature of the City's staff and administrative
agencies by means suited to the City's experience with local climatic, geological, and
topographical conditions and to provide sufficient staff support for the time-consuming
inspections and analysis required by the City's fire and geological hazards.
Accordingly, the Council finds the modifications adopted in this Ordinance, to the
State Building Code, Electrical Code, Mechanical Code and Plumbing Code, are
necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare.
Section 8. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the
same as previous provisions of the Carson Municipal Code, these provisions shall be
construed as continuations of those provisions and not as new enactments.
Section 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, portion, or
phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a
decision of any competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, portions, or phrases of this
_ Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance
and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, portion, or phrase without
regard to whether section, subsection, sentence, clause, portion, or phrase of the
Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 21st day of January 2003.
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CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF CARSON )
I, Helen S. Kawagoe, City Clerk of the City of Carson, California, do hereby certify that the whole
number of members of the City Council of said City is three; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance
No. 02-1262, passed first reading on October 15, 2002, was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council
of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the 21" day of January, 2003,
and that the same was passed and adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Sweeney, Calas, and Dear
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
City Clerk, City of C son, C lifornia