HomeMy Public PortalAbout9.C. First Reading and Intro. to Ordinance No. 13-985 Repealing and Adopting TCMC Titile 7 Building RegulationsDATE:
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AGENDA
ITEM 9.C.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
November 19, 2013
The Honorable City Counc il
Jose E. Pu li do !i. ~
Via: Mark Pers~o, AICP, Community Deve lop ment Director
By: Neville Pereira, PE, CBO, Bui ld ing Official
FIRST READING AND INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 13-985
REPEALING AND ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS OF THE TEMPLE CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC) TITLE 7 ("BUILDING REGULATIONS"),
CHAPTER 1 ("BUILDING CODE"), CHAPTER 2 ("MECHANICAL
CODE"), CHAPTER 3 ("ELECTRICAL CODE"), CHAPTER 4
("PLUMBING CODE"), CHAPTER 5 ("RESIDENTIAL CODE") ,
CHAPTER 6 ("GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE"), AND ADDING
CHAPTER 7 ("SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE")
RECOMMENDATION:
The C ity Council is requested to:
a) Introduce Ordinance No. 13-985 (Attachment "A") for first reading by title only
repealing and adopting new chapters of the TCMC Title 7 ("Building Regulations"),
Chapter 1 ("Building Code"), Chapter 2 ("Mechanical Code"), Chapter 3 ("Electrical
Code"), Chapter 4 ("Plumbing Code"), Chapter 5 ("Residential Code") , Chapter 6
("Green Building Standards Code"), and adding Chapter 7 ("Swimming Pool and
Spa Code") thereby adopting by reference portions of the 2013 California Code ·Of
Regulations as amended by the County of Los Angeles as the 2014 County Codes
(Title 26-Building Code, Title 27-Electrica l Code, Title 28-Plumbing Code, Title
29 -Mechanical Code, Title -30 Residential Code, Title 31 -Green Building
Standards) and adopting by reference the 2012 International Swimming Pool and
Spa Code as the City of Temple City 2014 Building and Safety Code ; and
b) Set a public hearing date for December 3, 2013, to consider adoption of Ordinance
No. 13-985 (Ordinance) establishing new Building Safety standards fo r the City of
Temple City.
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BACKGROUND:
1. On September 6, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 11-945 thereby
adopting by reference the 2011 Los Angeles County Building Codes.
2. On July 1, 2013, the California Building Standards Commission published Title 24
the "California Building Standards Code."
3. On November 5, 2013, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors introduced
an Ordinance adopting by reference the 2013 California Building Codes with local
amendments and established a public hearing to adopt and amend at their meeting
on November 26, 2013, thereby creating the 2014 Los Angeles County Codes.
ANALYSIS:
National Model Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Residential, Green Building
Standards Codes are published periodically in response to improved safety standards
and changing construction technology. The California Building Standards Commission
adopts and amends each of these Codes every three years to create the California
Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Residential, and Green Building Standards
Codes. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5, local jurisdictions are
mandated to adopt such State Codes generally within 180 days after publication of the
code by the California Building Standards Commission. The 2013 California Codes
were published on July 1, 2013 and will become effective on January 1, 2014.
Temple City is one of many cities in Los Angeles County that uses the Los Angeles
County Building Code. Staff is recommending that the City adopt the 2014 Los Angeles
County Codes by reference. The major benefits realized by adopting the County Codes
are:
1. The County Codes are common and well known to the building industry in
the greater Los Angeles area;
2. The County Codes contain well-reasoned local amendments that are
supported by findings and which are consistently applied throughout the
County of Los Angeles;
3. The County Codes are readily available for purchase by building and design
professionals directly from the publisher, without having the added
complications of many local amendments; thus making it much easier for
users to understand the context and to achieve compliance; and
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4. The County Administrative Chapter, as amended, is consistent with the
County fee schedule which the City also adopted by reference for collection
of plan check and permit fees.
To make the local amendments to the 2014 Los Angeles County Codes effective within
the City of Temple City, the City Council must make a finding that the proposed Los
Angeles County amendments to the State Code are based on climatic, topographic
and/or geologic conditions local to the City of Temple City. Because the City of Temple
City is located within the same seismic design category as most of the County of Los
Angeles and has the same weather related issues, (chiefly high fire danger from late
summer/early fall Santa Ana winds), staff believes that all of the climatic, topographic
and geologic conditions identified by the County of Los Angeles are fully applicable to
and appropriate for the City of Temple City.
Staff has determined that adoption of the 2014 Building Codes is exempt from further
environmental review under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") pursuant to State Guideline Section 15061 (b)(3), which provides that CEQA
applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Staff has further determined that it can be seen with certainty that there is
no possibility that the activity in question will have a significant effect on the
environment.
Following introduction and first reading of the Ordinance this matter will return to City
Council on December 3, 2013 for a public hearing and adoption of the ordinance along
with the associated findings.
CONCLUSION:
The City Council is requested to adopt Ordinance No. 13-985 adopting the 2014 Los
Angeles County Building Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Electrical Code, 2014 Los
Angeles County Plumbing Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, 2014 Los
Angeles County Residential Code, 2014 Green Building Standards Code, and the 2012
International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, with local amendments, as the City of
Temple City 2014 Building and Safety Code. Adoption of the Los Angeles County
Codes by reference with local amendments will ensure that Temple City is meeting the
most current building and safety standards.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are no fiscal impacts created by adoption and implementation of the 2014 Los
Angeles County Buildings Codes or the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa
Code by reference.
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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 13-985
CITY OF TEMPLE CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 13-985
ATTACHMENT A
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY REPEALING AND
ADOPTING NEW CHAPTERS OF THE TEMPLE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE (TCMC) TITLE 7
(BUILDING REGULATIONS), CHAPTER 1 (BUILDING CODE), CHAPTER 2 (MECHANICAL
CODE), CHAPTER 3 (ELECTRICAL CODE), CHAPTER 4 (PLUMBING CODE), CHAPTER 5
(RESIDENTIAL CODE), CHAPTER 6 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), AND ADDING
CHAPTER 7 (SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE) THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
PORTIONS OF THE 2013 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS AS AMENDED BY THE
2014 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES BUILDING CODE (TITLE 26 · BUILDING CODE, TITLE 27 ·
ELECTRICAL CODE, TITLE 28 · PLUMBING CODE, TITLE 29 · MECHANICAL CODE, TITLE ·
30 RESIDENTIAL CODE, TITLE 31 · GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS) AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE AS THE CITY
OF TEMPLE CITY 2014 BUILDING AND SAFETY CODE
WHEREAS, the 2013 California Building Code, 2013 California Electrical Code, 2013
California Plumbing Code, 2013 Mechanical Code, 2013 California Green Building Standards
Code, 2013 Residential Code, and the 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code have
been published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to adopt and amend as required by the California
Building Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code,
California Residential Code and California Green Building Standards Code prior to January 1,
2014;and
WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles has adopted by reference and amended by
Ordinance Number 13-5076, the 2013 California Building Code, by Ordinance Number 13-5078,
the 2013 California Electrical Code, by Ordinance Number 13-5071, the 2013 California Plumbing
Code, by Ordinance Number 13-5082, 2013 California Mechanical Code, and by Ordinance
Number 13-5083, 2013 California Residential Code, to create 2014 Los Angeles County Building
Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Electrical Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code,
2014 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, and 2014 Los Angeles County Residential Code;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City finds that further amendments to the 2014 Los
Angeles County Building Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Electrical Code, 2014 Los Angeles
Plumbing Code, 2014 Los Angeles Mechanical Code, 2014 Los Angeles Residential Code, 2014
Green Building Standards Code and 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code are
necessary because of local climatic, geologic and/or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Temple City believes that the findings made by the Los
Angeles County Board of Supervisors are applicable to and consistent with the desire of the City
of Temple City to provide the most technically proficient and safe construction codes possible;
and
WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing
Residential, Green Building Standards, and International Swimming Pool and Spa Codes are
widely used by cities throughout the County and used by the unincorporated communities within
the County of Los Angeles; and
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2014 Building Code Adoption by Reference
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WHEREAS, the Los Angeles County Building Codes and International Swimming
Pool and Spa Code are common, well known to contractors, engineers, and architects; and are
readily available for purchase; and
WHEREAS, the 2014 City of Temple City Building Code shall be comprised of the
following codes: the 2014 Los Angeles County Building Code, 2014 Los Angeles County
Electrical Code, 2014 Los Angeles Plumbing Code, 2014 Los Angeles Mechanical Code, 2014
Los Angeles Residential Code, 2014 Green Building Standards Code and the 2012 International
Swimming Pool and Spa Code as herein amended.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMPLE CITY HEREBY
ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council hereby finds that the foregoing recitations herein
describe climatic, geological and topographical characteristics within the City of Temple City,
which result in the need to not only adopt by reference the amendment made by the County of
Los Angeles to the 2013 California Building Code, 2013 California Electrical Code, 2013
California Plumbing Code, 2013 Mechanical Code, 2013 Residential Code, 2013 California Green
Building Standards Code and 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code have been
published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission;
and to modify further the 2014 Los Angeles County Building Code, 2014 Los Angeles County
Electrical Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Mechanical
Code, 2014 Los Angeles County Residential Code, and 2014 to protect the public health, safety
and welfare of the Temple City community.
SECTION 2: The City Council hereby finds that the herein adoption of the Los
Angeles County Building Code, Los Angeles County Electrical Code, Los Angeles County
Plumbing Code, Los Angeles County Mechanical Code, Los Angeles County Residential Code,
Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code and the 2012 International Swimming Pool
and Spa Code with amendments, is exempt from further environmental review under the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State Guideline
Section 15061 (b)(3), which provides that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment. The City Council finds from the evidence
presented that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question
will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3: Title 7, Chapter 1 (Building Code) is hereby repealed and replaced with
new Title 7, Chapter 1 (Building Code) as shown in Exhibit "A"
SECTION 4: Title 7, Chapter 2 (Mechanical Code) is hereby repealed and replaced
with new Title 7, Chapter 2 (Mechanical Code) as shown in Exhibit "B"
SECTION 5: Title 7, Chapter 3 (Electrical Code) is hereby repealed and replaced with
new Title 7, Chapter 3 (Electrical Code) as shown in Exhibit "C."
SECTION 6: Title 7, Chapter 4 (Plumbing Code) is hereby repealed and replaced with
new Title 7, Chapter 4 (Plumbing Code) as shown in Exhibit "D."
SECTION 7: Title 7, Chapter 5 (Residential Code) is hereby repealed and replaced
with new Title 7, Chapter 5 (Residential Code) as shown in Exhibit "E."
SECTION 8: Title 7, Chapter 6 (Green Building Standards Code) is hereby repealed
and replaced with new Title 7, Chapter (Green Building Standards Code) 6 as shown in Exhibit
"F."
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2014 Building Code Adoption by Reference
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SECTION 9: Title 7, Chapter 7 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code) is hereby added as
shown in Exhibit "G."
SECTION 10: That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City of Temple City Council hereby declares that
it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and
phrase be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 11: That nothing in this ordinance shall be constructed to affect any suit or
proceeding impending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or
causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any
just or legal right remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this ordinance.
SECTION 12: This Ordinance shall be effective on the 31" day after adoption.
SECTION 13: The City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, shall attest to the adoption
of this Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS __ DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk City Attorney
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2014 Building Code Adoption by Reference
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I, Peggy Kuo, City Clerk of the City of Temple City, hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 13-985 was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Temple City held on the 19'" day of November 2013, its second reading on __ day of December,
2013, and was duly passed, approved and adopted by said Council at the regular meeting held on
__ day of December, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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EXHIBIT A
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7-Chapter 1 (Building Code)
EXHIBIT A
TITLE 7
BUILDING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODE
Section 7100 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 26, BUILDING CODE ADOPTION
Chapters 1 through 35, 66, 67, 98, 99 and Appendices I and J of Title 26, Los Angeles County
Building Code, as amended and in effect on or before January 1. 2014, adopting the 2013
California Building Code, is hereby adopted by reference and mode a port of the Temple
City Municipal Code with the some force and effect as though set out herein in fulL
including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except as
revised in this ordinance.
Section 7101 COPIES ON FILE
In accordance with Section 50022.6 of the California Government Code, not less than one
copy of said Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Building Code together with any and all
amendments thereto proposed by the City of Temple City, has been and is now filed in the
office of the Development Services Deportment, shall be remain on file with the Building
Official, shall collectively be known as the City of Temple City Building Code and may be
cited as Title 7, Chapter 1 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
Section 7102 ADMINISTRATON
Chapters 1, 9, 33, 99 and Appendix J of Title 26 of the 2014 Los Angeles County Code (the
Los Angeles County Building Code), which adopts by reference and amends California
Code of Regulations Title 24, Port 2 and Port 10 (the 2013 California Building Code) adopted
by reference as the Building Code of the City of Temple City, ore hereby amended,
deleted or added as follows:
1. Section 100 is deleted.
2. Section 1 01 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101-TITLE, PURPOSE, INTENT AND SCOPE
101.1 Title. Title 7 Building Regulations, Chapter 1 of the City of Temple City Municipal Code
shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such, and
will be referred to herein as "these regulations" or "these building standards "or "this Code."
101.2 Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements
to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength,
means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy
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conservation. and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the
built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during
emergency operations. Consistent with this purpose, the provisions of this Code are
intended and always have been intended to confer a benefit on the community as a
whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person.
This Code shall not be construed to hold the City or any officer. employee or agent thereof
responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of any inspection authorized
herein or by reason of the issuance or non-issuance of any permit authorized herein, and/or
for any action or omission in connection with the application and/or enforcement of this
Code. By adopting the provisions of this Code, the City does not intend to impose on itself.
its employees or agents any mandatory duties of care toward persons and property within
its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages.
This section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such
was not the purpose and intent of previous Code adoptions.
101.3 Scope and Applicability. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection,
construction, enlargement, alteration, installation, reconstruction, repair, movement,
improvement, connection, conversion, demolition. use and occupancy of any building,
structure or premises, or portion thereof, and grading within the City.
The provisions of this Code shall not apply to work located primarily in a public way other
than pedestrian protection structures required by Chapter 33; public utility towers and
poles: equipment not specifically regulated in this Code; hydraulic flood control structures:
work exempted by Section 107.2: or minor work of negligible hazard to life specifically
exempted by the building official.
Additions, alterations. repairs and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings and
structures shall comply with the provisions for new buildings and structures except as
otherwise provided in Section 109 and Chapter 34 of this Code.
Detached one-and two family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress
and their accessory structures shall comply with the Residential Code as amended and
adapted by the City of Temple City.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements. the most restrictive shall govern.
The codes and standards referenced in this Code shall be considered part of the
requirements of this Code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where
differences occur between provisions of this Code and referenced codes and standards,
the provisions of this Code shall apply.
The provisions of this Code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local. state or
federal law.
In the event any differences in requirements exist between the accessibility requirements of
this Code and the accessibility requirements of the California Code of Regulations. Title 24
(also referred to as the California Building Standards Code), then the California Code of
Regulations shall govern.
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3. Section 103.5 is amended in its entirety to read.
Section 103.5 Costs. Any person that violates any provision of this Code shall be responsible
for the costs of any and all Code enforcement actions taken by the Building Official in
response to such violations. These costs shall be based on the amounts specified in Section
115
4. A new subsection 1 03.6. is added to read:
103.6 Work without Permit. Whenever any work has been commenced without a permit as
required by the provisions of this Code, a special investigation shall be made prior to the
issuance of the permit. An investigation fee specified as per section 115 shall be collected
for each permit so investigated.
EXCEPTION: 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 Division
of the City of Temple City the investigation fee shall be specified as per the section 115.
The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
5. A new subsection 103.7 is added to read:
103.7 Noncompliance Fee. If the building official. in the course of enforcing the provisions of
this Code or any State law, issues an order to a person and that person fails to comply with
the order within 15 days following the due date for compliance stated in the order,
including any extensions thereof, then the building official shall have the authority to collect
a noncompliance fee.
The noncompliance fee shall not be imposed unless the order states that a failure to comply
within 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.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J
6. Subsection 104.1 is amended in its entirety to read:
104.1 Building Division. There is hereby established a division in the Community
Development Department to be known and designated as the Building Division.
7. Subsection 104.2.2 is amended in its entirety to read:
104.2.2 Deputies. With the approval of the City Council, the building official may appoint
such number of officers, inspectors and assistants, and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time. The building official may deputize such employees as may be
necessary to carry out the functions of the Building Division.
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8. Subsection 104.2.7 is amended in its entirety to read:
1 04.2.7 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this Code, the building official may grant modifications, on a case by case
basis provided the building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the
strict letter of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations impractical and
that the modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that such modification does not lessen any fire
protection or other life safety related requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The
details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the
City.
A written application for the granting of such modifications shall be submitted together with
a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
9. Subsection 104.2.8 is amended in its entirety to read:
104.2.8 Alternate materials, design and methods of construction. The provisions of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are not intended to prevent the use of any
material, appliances, installation, device, arrangement, method, design or method of
construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been
approved.
The building official may approve on a case by case basis any such alternate, provided
that he or she finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the provisions
of this Code and finds that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose
intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance and other life-safety
factors, durability, planning and design, energy, material resource efficiency and
conservation, environmental air quality, performance, water and sanitation.
The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to
substantiate any claims that may be made regarding its use.
A written application for use of an alternate material, design or method of construction shall
be submitted together with a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
Section 7103 DEFINITIONS
10. Subsection 104.3 is amended in its entirety to read:
104.3 Definitions. In additions to the definitions specified in Chapter 2 of this Code, the
following certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified
in this section. Terms, phrases and words used in the masculine gender include the feminine
and the feminine the masculine.
In the event of conflicts between these definitions and definitions that appear else where in
this Code, these definitions shall govern and be applicable.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS shall mean the City of Temple City Council.
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BUILDING CODE shall mean the Los Angeles County Code Title 26 as adopted and
amended by the City of Temple City.
BUILDING DIVISION or BUILDING DEPARTMENT shall mean the Building Division of the City
Development Services Deportment.
BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the Director of Community Development Deportment or
other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code,
or the director's duly authorized representative.
BUILDING REHABILITATION APPEALS BOARD shall mean the City of Temple City City Council.
CALGREEN see Green Building Standards Code definition
CITY OR COUNTY may mean City of Temple City or Los Angeles County depending on the
context.
DEMOLITION Whenever the term demolition or demolish is used in this Code, it shall pertain
to removal of the entire structure and it shall include the removal of the resulting debris from
such demolition and the protection or filling of excavations exposed by such demolition as
may be required by this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and/or regulations.
ELECTRICAL CODE shall mean the Los Angeles County Code Title 27 as adopted and
amended by the City of Temple City.
ENERGY CODE shall mean California Code of Regulations Title 24, Port 6
FACTORY -BUILT STRUCTURE shall mean buildings or structures which meet all of the following
criteria:
(1) fabrication on on off-site location under the inspection of the State, for which the
State inspection agency has attested to compliance with the applicable State lows and
regulations by the issuance of on insignia;
(2) the bearing of the State insignia and which hove not been modified since
fabrication in a manner that would void the State approval; and for which the City has
been relieved by statute of the responsibility for the enforcement of lows and regulations of
the State of California or the City.
FIRE CODE shall mean the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Port 9 as adopted and
amended by the City of Temple City.
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE shall mean California Code of Regulations Title 24, Port
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HEALTH CODE or LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH CODE shall mean the Division 1 of Title 11 of
Los Angeles County Code.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT shall mean either the City of Temple City
Public Works Deportment or the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
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MECHANICAL CODE shall mean the Los Angeles County Code Title 29 as adopted and
amended by the City of Temple City.
NATIONAL POLLUTION DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMIT shall mean a permit
issued as required by the Federal Clean Water Act in order to protect receiving waters. The
NPDES permit requires controls to reduce the discharge of pollutants into storm drains,
channels or natural watercourses.
NON-INSPECTED WORK shall mean any erection, construction, enlargement, alteration,
repair, movement, improvement, removaL connection, conversion, demolition or
equipping, for which a permit was first obtained, pursuant to Section 107, but which has
progressed beyond the point indicated in successive inspections, including but not limited
to inspections set forth in Section 117, without first obtaining inspection by and approval of
the building official.
PLUMBING CODE shall mean the Los Angeles County Code Title 28 as adopted and
amended by the City of Temple City.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE shall mean the Los Angeles County Code Title 30 as adopted
and amended by the City of Temple City.
ROAD COMMISSIONER CODE shall mean the City Engineer.
UNINCORPORATED PORTION OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES shall mean the City of Temple
City.
UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE shall be defined as any structure, or portion thereof, that was
erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed,
connected, converted, demolished or equipped, at any point in time, without the required
approval(s) and permit(s) having first been obtained from the building official.
Section 7104 APPEALS BOARDS
11. Section 105 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 105 APPEALS BOARDS
105.1 Technical Interpretations Appeals Board. When a request for an alternate material has
been proposed by an applicant and denied by the building official, the applicant may
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appeal the building official's decision to the Technical Interpretations Appeals Board no
later than 60 calendar days from the date of the action being appealed from.
The board shall consist of five members who are qualified by experience and training to
pass upon matters pertaining to building construction. One member shall be a practicing
architect, one a competent builder, one a lawyer and two shall be civil or structural
engineers, each of whom shall have had at least ten years of experience as an architect,
builder, lawyer or structural designer. The building official shall be an ex officio member and
shall act as secretary to the board. The members of the board of appeals shall be
appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt
reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations. The board shall establish
that the approval for alternate materials and the modifications granted for individual cases
are in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations and that such alternate material, modification or method of work offered is
at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation
and does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity.
The board shall document all decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a
duplicate copy to the applicant, and the board may recommend to the City Council such
new legislation as is consistent therewith.
105.2 Accessibility Appeals Board. In order to conduct the hearings on written appeals
regarding action taken by the building official concerning accessibility and to ratify certain
exempting actions of the building official in enforcing the accessibility requirements of the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (also known as the California Building Standards
Code), and to serve as an advisor to the building official on disabled access matters; there
shall be an accessibility appeals board consisting of five members.
Two members of the appeals board shall be physically disabled persons, two members shall
be persons experienced in construction, and one member shall be a public member. The
building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to the board. The
members of the accessibility appeals board shall be appointed by the City Council and
shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting its actions. The board shall establish that the access matter under review is in
conformity with the intent and purpose of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, and this
Code. The board shall document all decisions and findings in writing to the building official
with a duplicate copy to the applicant, and the board may recommend to the City
Council such new legislation as is consistent therewith.
The appeals board may approve or disapprove interpretations and enforcement actions
taken by the building official. All such approvals or disapprovals for privately funded
construction shall be final and conclusive as to the building official in the absence of fraud
or prejudicial abuse of discretion.
105.3 Limitations of Authority. Neither the Technical Interpretations Appeals Board nor the
Accessibility Appeals Board shall have authority relative to interpretation of the
administrative portions of this Code, other than Section 102, nor shall the board be
empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
105.4 Appeals Board Fees. A filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance
shall be paid to the building official whenever a person requests a hearing or a rehearing
before the appeals boards provided for in this section.
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All requests to appeal determinations, orders or actions of the building official or to seek
modifications of previous orders of the appeals boards shall be presented in writing.
Section 7105 PLAN REVIEW
12. Section 106 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 106 BUILDING PLAN REQUIREMENTS
106.1 General. When required by the building official to verify compliance with this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; plans and, when deemed necessary by the
building official. calculations, geological or engineering reports and other required data
shall be submitted for plan review. The building official may require plans and calculations
to be prepared by an engineer or architect licensed or registered by the State to practice
as such. Only after the plans have been approved may the applicant apply for a building
permit for such work. The building official may also require such plans be reviewed by other
departments and/or divisions of the City to verify compliance with the laws and ordinances
under their jurisdiction.
When authorized by the building official, complete plans and calculations need not be
submitted for the following work when information sufficient to clearly define the nature and
scope of the work are submitted for review:
1. One-story buildings of conventional light-frame construction with a gross floor area
not exceeding 600 square feet;
2. Work deemed by the building official as minor, small and/or unimportant work.
Where deemed necessary by the building official, submittals shall include special inspection
requirements as defined in Section 117.5 and structural observation requirements as defined
in Section 117 .6.
Plans, calculations, reports or documents for work regulated by this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall bear the seal, signature and number of a civil
engineer, structural engineer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, soils engineer or
architect registered or certified to practice in the State of California when required by the
California Business and Professions Code. A seal and number shall not be required for work
authorized by the said article to be performed by a person not registered or certified as an
engineer or architect.
For buildings exceeding 160 feet (48.77 rn) in height, the structural calculations and each
sheet of structural plans shall be prepared under the supervision of and shall bear the
signature or approved stamp of a person authorized by the State of California to use the
title structural engineer. In addition, all architectural sheets shall bear the signature or
approved stamp of an architect licensed by the State of California.
All structures and devices installed for the protection of pedestrians, regardless of location,
are subject to the plan review requirements of this section.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
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106.2 Architect or Engineer of Record. When it is required that documents be prepared by
an architect or engineer, the building official may require the owner to designate on the
permit application an architect or engineer who shall act as the architect or engineer of
record. If the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute architect or
engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the original architect or
engineer of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the
architect or engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The architect or engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all
submittal documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for
compatibility with the design of the building.
106.3 Information Required on Building Plans. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial
paper or other material suitable to the building official. shall be of sufficient clarity to
indicate the nature and scope of the work proposed, and shall show in detail that the
proposed construction will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations.
The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the proposed work and
the name, address and telephone number of the owner(s) and all persons who were
involved in the design and preparation of the plans.
Plans shall include a plot plan showing the location of the proposed building and of every
existing building on the premises. In lieu of specific details, the building official may approve
references on the plans to a specific section or part of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and/or regulations.
Computations, stress diagrams and other data sufficient to show the correctness of the
plans shall be submitted when required by the Building Official.
When deemed necessary by the building official, the first sheet of each set of plans shall
indicate the following information:
l. The building Type of Construction;
2. Whether fire sprinklers are installed in all or any portion of the building;
3. Existing building areas and areas of all additions:
4. The number of stories of the building;
5. The use of all new and existing rooms and/or areas:
6. The Occupancy Classifications of each occupancy;
7. The Code in effect on the date of plan check submittal.
The plans shall show all mitigation measures required under the National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to County of Los Angeles. For the application of
NPDES permit requirements as they apply to grading plans and permits, see Appendix J of
this code.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
106.4 Drainage Review Requirement. Where proposed construction will affect site drainage,
existing and proposed drainage patterns shall be shown on the plot plan.
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A site inspection may be required prior to plan check of building plans for lots or parcels in
areas having slopes of five horizontal to one vertical (5: l) or steeper when the building
official finds that a visual inspection of the site is necessary to establish drainage
requirements for the protection of property, existing buildings or the proposed construction.
The fee for such inspection shall be as set forth by ordinance or resolution.
Such a pre-inspection shall not be required for a building pod graded under the provisions
of Appendix J.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
106.5 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals ore defined
as those portions of the design which ore not submitted at the time of the application and
which ore to be submitted to the building official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall hove prior approval of the building official. The
architect or engineer of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit
the deferred submittal documents for review by the building official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the architect or
engineer of record who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a
notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents hove been reviewed and that
they hove been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The
deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents
hove been approved by the building official.
106.6 Standard Plans. The building official may approve a set of plans for a building or
structure as a "standard plan,'' provided that the applicant has mode proper application
and submitted complete sets of plans as required by this section.
Plans shall reflect lows and ordinances in effect at the time a permit is issued except as
provided in this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit modifying the permit set of plans
to reflect changes in lows and ordinances which hove become effective since the
approval of the standard plan. The standard plans shall become null and void where the
work required by such changes exceeds five percent of the value of the building or
structure.
Standard plans shall be valid for a period of one year from the dote of approval. This period
may be extended by the building official when there is evidence that the plans may be
used again and the plans show compliance with this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules
and regulations.
106.7 Expiration of Plan Check Applications. Plan check applications for which no permit is
issued within one year following the dote of application shall expire by limitation and
become null and void. Plans and calculations previously submitted may thereafter be
returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official.
When requested in writing by the applicant prior to or not more than 90 days after the
expiration of the plan check application, the building official may extend the time for
action by the applicant. The time for action by the applicant shall not be extended beyond
the effective dote of a more current Code. Additional hourly fees for plan review shall also
be paid to the building official for enforcement of any requirements which were
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subsequently amended to the Code in effect at the time the plan check extension is
requested.
Once an application and any extension thereof has expired, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and calculations and pay a new application fee.
106.8 Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, calculations and reports shall be
retained by the building official. Except as required by Section 19850 of the Health and
Safety Code, the building official shall retain such set of the approved plans, calculations
and reports for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work
covered therein.
Section 7106 BUILDING PERMITS
13. Section 107 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 107 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
107.1 Building Permit Required. No person, shall erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair,
move, improve, remove, connect, convert. demolish, or equip any building, structure, or
portion thereof, perform any grading, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining
a separate permit for each such building, structure or grading from the Building Official.
The issuance of a permit without first requiring a plan review shall not prevent the building
official from requesting plans deemed necessary to verify that the work performed under
said permit complies with this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
No person shall install. alter, repair, move, improve, remove, connect any automatic fire-
protection system regulated by this Code, or cause the same to be done, without first
obtaining a separate permit for each such building or structure from the building official.
All structures and devices installed for the protection of pedestrians, regardless of location,
are subject to the permit requirements of this section.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
107.2 Work Exempted. A building permit shall not be required for the following:
Exemption from permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this
code or any other laws or ordinances.
Unless otherwise exempted by the City of Temple City Plumbing, Electrical or Mechanical
Codes, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits will be required for the
below-exempted items.
A building permit shall not be required for the following:
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1. Work not regulated by the Building Code, except where deemed necessary by the
building official to enforce other Federal and/or State Laws, State disabled access
requirements, or to enforce City ordinances or policies.
2. Painting; wallpapering; installing carpet, vinyl, tile and similar floor coverings and
repairing broken window glass not required by the Building Code to be safety or security
glazing.
4. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses
and similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, the height
does not exceed 12 feet and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.
5. Chain-link, wrought-iron and similar fences not more than 12 feet in height.
7. Masonry, concrete, wood and similar fences not more than 6 feet in height.
Exception: Wood fences not more than 8 feet in height with 60 percent or more of the
fence open and incapable of being loaded by wind.
8. Retaining walls that retain not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. unless supporting a surcharge or
impounding a Class I. II, or 111-A liquids.
9. Ground-mounted radio and television antenna towers that do not exceed 45 feet in
height and ground-supported dish antennas not exceeding 15 feet in height above finished
grade in any position.
10. Light standards that do not exceed 30 feet in height.
11. Flagpoles not erected upon a building and not more than 15 feet high.
12. A tree house provided that:
12.1 The tree house does not exceed 64 square feet in area or 8 feet in height from floor
to roof.
12.2 The ceiling height as established by door height or plate line does not exceed 6 feet.
13. Canopies or awnings, completely supported by the exterior wall. attached to a
Group R-3 or U Occupancy and extending not more than 54 inches from the exterior wall of
the building.
14. Sheds, office or storage buildings, and other structures incidental to work authorized
by a valid grading or building permit. Such structures must be removed upon expiration of
the permit or completion of the work covered by the permit.
15. Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and not over
any basement or story below and that are not part of an accessible route.
16. Prefabricated swimming pools and other bodies of water accessory to a Group R-3
Occupancy that are fewer than 18 inches deep, or do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L),
and are installed entirely above adjacent grade.
17. Playground equipment.
18. Membrane structures not regulated by California Title 19, not exceeding 250 square
feet in area, used exclusively for residential recreational purposes or as a cover for vehicles,
and located in accordance with other City ordinances.
19. Steel tanks supported on a foundation not more than 2 feet (61 0 rnrn) above grade
when the height does not exceed 1 'h times the diameter.
20. Gantry cranes and similar equipment.
21. Bridges not involving buildings.
22. Motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery, except when used as
a building.
23. Oil derricks.
107.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application in
writing on a form furnished by the City for that purpose. Each such application shall:
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1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract,
street address, or similar description that will readily identify and locate the proposed
building or work.
3. For building plans, show the use and occupancy of all parts of the building.
4. Be accompanied by plans and calculations as required in Section 106.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work or, for grading, the volume of earth to be
handled.
6. Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official.
107.4 Issuance. The building official shall issue a permit to the applicant for the work
described in the application and plans filed therewith when the building official is satisfied
that all of the following items comply:
1. The work described conforms to the requirements of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations.
2. The fees specified by resolution or ordinance have been paid.
3. The applicant has obtained a permit pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
30600 et seq, if such a permit is required.
When the building official issues the permit, the building official shall endorse in writing or
stamp on both sets of plans "REVIEWED FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE ONLY". Such
stamped plans shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the
building official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the currently adopted
Codes in effect at the time of permit issuance regardless of the information presented on
the plans. The approval of the plans shall not be held to permit or to be an approval of any
violation of any Federal, State, County or City laws or ordinances. The issuance of a permit
shall not be deemed to certify that the site of the described work is safe.
One set of approved plans and reports shall be returned to the applicant to be kept on
such building or work site at all times while the authorized work is in progress.
The building official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure
before the entire plans and calculations for the whole building or structure have been
submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have
been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of this Code. The holder of such permit
shall proceed at his or her own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building
or structure will be granted.
107.5 Permit Validity. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
calculations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of
any of the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. No
permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use
which it authorizes is lawful.
The issuance of a permit based on plans and calculations shall not prevent the building
official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and calculations or
from preventing building operations being carried on there under when in violation of this
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
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107.6 Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of
this Code shall expire automatically by limitation and become null and void 180 days after
the dole of the lost required building inspection approval by the building official or if work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the issuance dole of
such permit. Before such work con be commenced or recommenced, a new permit shall
be first obtained.
For the purposes of this paragraph, "required building inspection" shall mean those
inspections listed in Section 117.4.2, and those inspections specifically identified on the Job
Record issued with the building permit. No partial inspection shall meet the definition of
"required building inspection."
Supplementary permits for electrical, grading, mechanical, plumbing, and reroof shall not
expire so long as the associated building permit remains active. No electrical, grading,
mechanical, plumbing or reroof inspection shall satisfy the requirement to hove a required
building inspection as defined in this Section.
Where a new building permit is issued to complete work previously started under on expired
permit, no permit fees, except for issuance fees, will be collected provided 1) that no
changes hove been mode or will be mode in the original plans and calculations for such
work; 2) the Codes in effect on the issuance dole of the new permit ore the some as where
in effect on the dole the expired permit was issued; and 3) that the duration of time from
the dote of expired permit issuance or lost required inspection approval, whichever
occurred lost, has not exceeded one and one-half years. Permit fees, in addition to
issuance fees, for the remaining work shall be collected for all permits which do not meet
the preceding criteria.
All work to be performed under the new permit must be done in accordance with the
Building Code in effect on the dole of issuance of the new permit.
107.7 Permit Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or
revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules
and regulations whenever the permit was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or in violation of any other lows, ordinances or regulations or any of
the provisions of this Code.
The building official may also, in writing, withhold inspections, suspend or revoke a permit
where work is being done in violation of this Code, where work is being done in violation of
the approved plans, where work is being concealed without approval from the building
official or where work is not in accordance with the direction of the building official.
107.8 Cancellation of Permit by Applicant. If no portion of the work or construction covered
by a permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this Code, relevant lows,
ordinances, rules and regulations has been commenced, the person to whom such permit
has been issued may deliver such permit to the building official with a request that such
permit be cancelled. Only the person to whom such permit was issued may request
cancellation of the permit. The building official shall thereupon stomp or write on the face
of such permit the words, "Cancelled at the request of the applicant." Thereupon such
permit shall be null and void and of no effect. All fees except for issuance fees shall be
returned to the applicant.
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107.9 Transfer of Permit by Applicant.
107.9.1 No Inspection Performed. When requested in writing by the person to whom the
permit was issued, a permit may be transferred from the person to whom the permit was
issued to a new individual. Fee credit shall be given where deemed appropriate by the
building official and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance or resolution.
107.9.2 One or More Inspection Performed. Permits may be transferred to any individual
upon completion of a new application. Fee credit shall be given where deemed
appropriate by the building official and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance or
resolution.
107.9.3 Permit Duration Remains Unchanged. Transfer of a permit shall be considered a
continuation of the previous permit when determining the permit's duration, and shall in no
way extend the duration of the preceding, permit.
14. Section 108 is deleted.
15. Section 109 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 109 USE AND OCCUPANCY
109.1 General. No building, structure or premises. or portion thereof, shall be used or
occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building, structure or
premises, or portion thereof, shall be made until the building official has approved the
building, structure or premises or portion thereof for such use or occupancy and until all
permits have been approved or a temporary certificate of completed construction has
been issued.
Upon final of a building permit and at the request of the applicant, a certificate of
completed construction shall be issued by the building official for any structure which is
ready to occupy.
Approval of a building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, for use or occupancy
(including, but not limited to, final inspection approval and/or issuance of a certificate of
completed construction or issuance of a temporary certificate of completed construction}
shall not be construed as approval of a violation of the provisions of this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations. Approvals presuming to give authority to violate
or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations are
not valid.
The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke any such approvals or certificates
whenever the building official determines that the approval or certificate was issued in
error, or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or when it is determined that the
building, structure or premises, or portion thereof, is in violation of any provision of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations. Any certificate of completed
construction or temporary certificate of completed construction so issued shall be
surrendered upon request of the building official.
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109.2 Unpermitted Structures. No person shall own, use, occupy or maintain any
unpermitted structure.
109.3 Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be mode
except as specified in Section 3406 of this Code.
109.4 Issuance of a Certificate of Completed Construction. When the building, structure or
premises, or portion thereof, has passed final inspection, and when the building, structure or
premises complies with this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations, and the
required fees hove been paid, the building official, upon request of the applicant, shall
issue a certificate of completed construction which shall contain the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the building or structure.
3. A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
4. A statement that the described portion of the building was inspected and found to
comply with the requirements of this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations
for the group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is
classified.
5. The dote the permit was approved.
6. Any other information deemed necessary by the building official.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
109.5 Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Completed Construction. If the building official
finds that no substantial hazard will result from occupancy of any building or portion thereof
before the some is completed, the building official may issue a temporary certificate of
completed construction for the use of a portion or portions of a building, structure or
premises, prior to the completion of the entire building, structure or premises, or portion
thereof.
Such temporary certificate of completed construction shall be valid for a period of time to
be specified by the building official. Upon request of the owner or permittee the building
official may, in writing, extend the temporary certificate of completed construction when it
is determined that the circumstances so warrant. After the expiration of a temporary
certificate of completed construction and any extension(s) thereof, the building, structure
or premises, or portion thereof, shall not be used or occupied until the building official has
approved the building for such use or occupancy.
109.6 Posting. The certificate of completed construction shall be posted in a conspicuous
place on the premises and shall not be removed except by the building official.
EXCEPTION: Group R-3, and Group U Occupancies.
109.6.1 Live Load posted. In new construction, a durable sign that indicates the "live load"
shall be required in commercial or industrial buildings where the floor or roof or portion
thereof is or has been designed with a live load that exceeds 50 psf. The live load sign shall
be posted on that port of each story or roof to which it applies, in a conspicuous place. The
live load sign shall be posted as a condition precedent to the issuance of a certificate of
completed construction certificate. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface any such sign
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109.7 Continued Use of Unpermitted and/or Noncomplying Conditions. When deemed
appropriate by the building official, a certificate of continued use of unpermitted and/or
noncomplying condition(s) may be issued. The certificate shall not be issued until
documentation, satisfactory to the building official, has been provided indicating that 1)
the unpermitted and/or noncomplying condition(s) were not created by the current owner,
and 2) that the current owner had no knowledge that the conditions were unpermitted
and/or noncomplying at the time of purchase.
An application shall be completed which states 1) that the continued use of the existing
unpermitted construction and or noncomplying conditions is permitted by the City only with
the owner's understanding that the City in no way assumes responsibility for the method of
construction or the materials used; and 2) that it is further understood that this application
for continued use is not to be construed as being equivalent in any way to a building
permit.
An inspection shall then be made by the building official. Where necessary, permits shall be
issued to correct any conditions deemed to pose a potential threat to life, limb or property.
Once the inspection(s) have been made; all necessary permits have been obtained,
inspected and approved; and all obvious potential threats to life, limb or property have
been corrected, the building official may approve the application for unpermitted
construction and or noncomplying condition(s). When approved by the building official,
conditions deemed not to pose an potential threat to life, limb or property may be
permitted to remain.
16. A new section 114 is added to read:
SECTION 114 FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING
114.1. Plans shall be submitted for plan review for all field built portions of factory-built
structures which clearly describe all work to be done at the site, including connection
and/or anchorage of the factory-built structure to the field built foundation and connection
of utilities. Plans shall indicate compliance with this Code, relevant laws, ordinances; rules
and regulations for all work which is to be done at the site.
Section 7107 FEES
17. A new section 115 is added to read:
SECTION 115 FEES
115.1 Plan review fees shall be equal to 85 percent of the permit fees and permit fees shall
be as adopted by separate resolution and/or ordinance.
The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be
made by the building official. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan
check fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as
well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning,
elevators, fire protection systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment.
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Plan checking fees shall be paid at the time of plan review submittal. In addition to the
aforementioned fees, the building official may require additional charges for review
required by changes, additions or revisions of approved plans or reports, and for services
beyond the first and second check due to changes, omissions or errors the part of the
applicant.
Permit fees shall be paid at the time of permit issuance.
18. A new section 116 is added to read:
116.1 Permit Refunds. In the event that any person shall have obtained a permit and no
portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced,
and such permit shall have been cancelled as provided for in Section 107 .8, the permittee
may submit a written request to the building official requesting a refund of permit fees.
Permit fees may be refunded to the permit applicant, but permit issuance fees shall not. The
building official shall satisfy himself or herself as to the right of such applicant to such refund,
and each such refund shall be paid to the permit applicant, provided the request has been
submitted within one year from the date of cancellation or expiration of the permit.
116.2 Plan Check Refunds. No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded, unless no
review has been performed, in which case 90 percent of the plan checking fee shall be
refunded.
116.3 Investigation Fee for work without permit. Whenever any 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 the fee resolution, but in no event shall the
investigation fee be less than $323.50
Section 7108 INSPECTIONS
19. A new section 117 is added to read:
SECTION 1171NSPECTJONS
117.1 General. All construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and all such construction or work shall remain accessible
and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by the building official.
In addition to the inspections required to be made by the building official, certain types of
construction shall have continuous inspection as specified in Chapter 17. Special
inspections made in accordance with Chapter 17 shall not relieve the permit applicant of
the responsibility to have the work inspected and approved by the building official.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation
of any provision of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. Inspections
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall not be valid.
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It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be
liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow
inspection.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to provide access for the inspector to the area of
work. Access may include, but shall not be limited to, ladders, scaffolding, catwalks and lifts.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to maintain a safe access path for the inspector
to the area of work. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to handrails,
guardrails and safety harnesses. All components of the access path shall be securely
anchored in place. The building inspector shall hove the right to refuse to make any
inspection in on area which does not hove on access path deemed safe for use by said
building inspector. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to make any necessary
improvements to the access path to allow inspection by the building inspector.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to protect all existing construction from damage
caused during inspection. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material damaged during the
course of inspection.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
117.2 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to notify the Building
Official that work authorized by a permit is ready for inspection. The building official may
require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such
inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the
building official.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspection required by this Code, relevant
lows, ordinances, rules and regulations to provide access to and means for inspection of
such work.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
117.3 Inspection Record Card. When deemed necessary by the building official, work
requiring a permit shall not be commenced until the applicant has posted or otherwise
mode available on inspection record cord so as to allow the building official to
conveniently make the required entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This cord
shall continue to be posted or otherwise mode available by the permit holder until final
approval of the permit has been granted by the building official.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
117.4 Work Ready For Inspection.
117.4.1 General. Upon notification from the applicant that the work for which there is a valid
permit is ready for inspection, the building official shall be allowed to make all applicable
inspections specified in this Code, on the inspection record cord and any additional
inspections required by the building official.
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No work shall be approved by the building official which was not completely verified. Partial
or spot inspections shall not be performed by the building official, nor shall partial or spot
inspection be used as a justification for approving any required inspection.
Inspection by a special inspector shall not be made in-lieu of any inspections required to be
made by the building official.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
117.4.2 Minimum Inspection Requirements. The following inspections shall not be requested
until the associated requirements have been satisfied.
1. Foundation inspection: Shall not be requested until all trenches are excavated and
forms erected, any required reinforcing steel is in place, and when all materials for the
foundation are delivered to the job. All holdown hardware shall be securely installed in
place. Where concrete from a central mixing plant {commonly termed "transit mixed") is to
be used, materials need not be on the job.
Where any fill more than 8 inches in depth is placed, and/or where required by the building
official or the soils engineer, compaction tests shall be submitted to the building official prior
to requesting inspection.
Where required by the soils engineer, foundation trenching shall be reviewed and
approved by the soils engineer prior to requesting inspection.
2. Concrete slab or under-floor inspection: Shall not be requested until all in-slab or
under-floor building service equipment, conduit, piping accessories and other ancillary
equipment items are in place, but before any concrete is poured and/or floor sheathing
installed, including the subfloor.
3. Floor sheathing inspection: Floor sheathing inspection shall not be requested until all
sheathing is in place; all diaphragm nailing is complete; and all diaphragm ties, chords
and/or drag struts have been installed. No walls shall be erected above the floor sheathing.
4. Roof sheathing inspection: Roof sheathing inspection shall not be requested until all
sheathing is in place; all diaphragm nailing is complete; and all diaphragm ties, chords
and/or drag struts have been installed. No portion of the roof sheathing shall be covered by
crickets or similar construction.
5. Frame inspection: Shall not be requested until after the roof, all framing, fire blocking
and bracing are in place and all pipes, chimneys, vents and all rough electrical, plumbing
and mechanical work are complete. Roof coverings shall not be installed.
6. Lath inspection and/or wallboard: Shall not be requested until after all lathing and/or
wallboard, interior and exterior, is in place, but before any plastering is applied or before
wallboard joints and fasteners are taped and finished.
7. Final inspection: Shall not be requested until after finish grading and the building is
completed and is ready for occupancy.
8. Other Inspections: In addition to the inspections specified above, the building official
shall be allowed to make all applicable inspections specified on the INSPECTION RECORD
card. The building official may also make or require any other inspections of any
construction work to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations which are enforced by the building official.
For the purpose of determining compliance with Section 3403.7, the building official may
cause any structure to be reinspected.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
117.5 Provisions for Special Inspection.
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117.5.1 When Required. In addition to the inspections required elsewhere in this section, the
owner shall employ one or more special inspectors who shall provide inspections during
construction on the types of work listed under Chapter 17 The special inspector may be
employed either directly or through the architect or engineering firm in charge of the
design of the structure, or through an independent inspection test firm approved by the
building official.
EXCEPTION: The building official may waive the requirement for the employment of a
special inspector if the construction is of a minor nature.
117.5.2 ldentificotion of Work. When special inspection is required by Section 117.5.1, the
architect or engineer of record shall identify on the plans all work which is required to have
special inspection.
Where the special inspection method{s) to be employed are not specified elsewhere in this
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations, the architect or engineer of
record shall prepare an inspection program which shall be submitted to and approved by
the building official prior to building permit issuance.
The special inspector{s) may be employed by the owner, the engineer or architect of
record, or an agent of the owner, but shall not be employed by the contractor, the
contractor's employees, representatives or agents of the contractor, or any other person
performing the work.
The architect or engineer of record shall identify, on forms provided by the City, the
individual{s) and/or firm{s) who ore to perform any required special inspection, and where
an inspection program is required by this section, shall specify the special inspection duties
of the special inspector{s).
117.5.3 Quolificotions, Requirements ond Duties of the Speciollnspeclor. The special
inspector shall be approved by the building official prior to performing any inspection
duties. The special inspector shall complete an application form provided by the City and
shall submit documentation satisfactory to the building official that the special inspector is
qualified to make the special inspection{s) for which application is made. The building
official shall have the right to administer a written or verbal examination as deemed
appropriate by the building official to verify that the special inspector is qualified to perform
the inspection duties for which application is made. A special inspector who fails to pass the
examination administered by the building official shall be required to wait a minimum of
seven {7) days before submitting a new application to provide special inspection within the
City.
The building official shall not be required to accept any documentation provided by a
special inspector who was not approved by the building official prior to performing
inspection duties. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense
entailed in the removal or replacement of any material {s) or work installed, constructed or
placed under the review of a special inspector who was not approved by the building
official.
Failure to be approved by the building official prior to performing any special inspection
duties may be considered by the building official as a failure to perform properly and shall
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allow the building official to refuse to allow the special inspector to perform inspection
within the City.
The special inspector shall observe the work assigned for conformance with the approved
design drawings.
The special inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the building official. All observed
discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the contractor for correction,
then if uncorrected, to the proper design authority and to the building official.
The special inspector shall submit a final signed report stating that the work requiring special
inspection was, to the best of the inspector's knowledge, in conformance with the
approved plans and the applicable workmanship provisions of this Code.
The building official shall have the right to reject any work performed under the review of a
special inspector where the work performed fails to meet the minimum requirements of this
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Regardless of the information
communicated between the permit applicant and the special inspector, all work shall
comply with the approved plans and this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
Upon evidence, satisfactory to the building official, of the failure of a special inspector to
perform properly and effectively the duties of said office, the building official may revoke,
suspend or refuse to allow the special inspector to perform inspection on sites within the
City. Prior to such action, the holder shall be given an opportunity to appear before the
building official and be heard.
117.6 Provisions for Structural Observation. When structural observation is required in
accordance with the requirements of Chapter 17, the engineer or architect of record shall
indicate on the plans what work is required to be observed by the engineer or architect
responsible for the structural design, or the engineer or architect responsible for the
structural design shall prepare an inspection program and shall name the individuals or firms
who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which
structural observation is to occur. The inspection program shall include samples of
inspection reports and provide time limits for the submission of observation reports. The
program shall be submitted to and approved by the building official prior to building permit
issuance.
When required by the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design or the
building official, the owner shall employ the engineer or architect responsible for the
structural design, or another engineer or architect designated by the engineer or architect
responsible for the structural design to perform structural observation as defined in Section
202.
When deemed appropriate by the engineer or architect responsible for the structural
design, the owner or owner's representative shall coordinate and call a preconstruction
meeting between the engineer or architect responsible for the structural design, the
structural observer, the contractor, the affected subcontractors and the special
inspector(s). The structural observer shall preside over the meeting. The purpose of the
meeting shall be to identify the major structural elements and connections that affect the
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vertical and lateral load systems of the structure and to review scheduling of the required
observations. A record of the meeting shall be submitted to the building official.
All observed discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate attention of the engineer or
architect responsible for the structural design and the contractor for correction: then if
unresolved. to the building official. The structural observer shall submit to the building official
a written statement at each significant construction stage stating that the required site visits
have been made and identifying any reported deficiencies which. to the best of the
structural observer's knowledge, have not been resolved.
The structural observer shall submit a final signed report stating that the work requiring
structural observation was, to the best of the observer's knowledge, in conformance with
the approved plans and the applicable workmanship provisions of this Code.
117.7 Required Approvals. No work shall be done on any port of the building structure or
premises beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining
the written approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall
make the requested inspections and shall either indicate in writing that the work appears to
comply as completed, or shall notify the applicant in writing which portion of the work fails
to comply with this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations. Any work
which does not comply shall be corrected and such work shall not be covered or
concealed until authorized by the building official.
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all work when completed and ready for
occupancy.
For additional provisions applicable to grading, see Appendix J.
117.8 Site Requirements. A survey of the lot may be required by the building official to verify
compliance of the structure with the approved plans.
117.9 Non-inspected Work. No person shall own, use, occupy or maintain any structure on
which non-inspected work has been performed.
117.10 Utility Release. When deemed appropriate by the building official, gas and electric
utilities may be released. Release of either utility may be done prior to building final for
testing and inspection purposes. The building official shall retain the right to revoke the
release of either utility for just cause, and may have either utility disconnected at the earliest
availability of the utility purveyor.
Attempting to occupy prior to issuance of a certificate of completed construction, whether
temporary or final, may be considered as just cause by the building official, and may result
in disconnection of the utilities.
117.11 Authority to Disconnect Electric Utility. The building official is hereby empowered to
disconnect or to order in writing the discontinuance of electric utility service to buildings,
structures or premises, or portions thereof, or wiring, devices or materials installed without
permit or found to be a hazard to life, health and/or property.
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The building official shall have the power to disconnect or to order in writing the
discontinuance of electric utility service as a means of preventing, restraining, correcting or
abating any violation of this Code, relevant laws. ordinances, rules or regulations.
The electrical service shall remain disconnected or electrical utility service shall remain
discontinued until the Code violation has been abated to the satisfaction of the building
official, or until the installation of such wiring, devices or materials have been made safe as
directed by the building official; or until a permit has been issued and the work has been
inspected and approved by the building official.
117.12 Authority to Disconnect Gas Utility. The building official is hereby empowered to
disconnect or to order in writing the discontinuance of gas utility service to buildings,
structures, premises, appliances, devices or materials installed without permit or found to be
a hazard to life. health and/or property.
The building official shall have the power to disconnect or to order in writing the
discontinuance of gas utility service as a means of preventing, restraining, correcting or
abating any violation of this Code, relevant laws. ordinances, rules or regulations.
The gas service shall remain disconnected or gas utility service shall remain discontinued
until the Code violation has been abated to the satisfaction of the building official, or until
the installation of such appliances, devices or materials have been made safe as directed
by the building official; or until a permit has been issued and the work has been inspected
and approved by the building official.
20. Section 901.2 Fire Protection System Exception is deleted.
21. Section 903 of the Building Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with Section
903 of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended by City of Temple City
Municipal Code Title XIX, Section 19.02-Fire
22. A new Section 3301.3 is added to read:
3301.3 On-Site Fencing During Construction.
3301.3.1 General. A fence shall be provided any time grading, demolition. or construction
work requiring a grading or building permit is performed. The fence shall totally enclose the
perimeter of all property. Locking gates may be provided at any location.
EXCEPTIONS:
1) When approved by the building official. a fence need not enclose residential
property when at least one dwelling is continuously occupied. Approval not to fence the
property may be revoked in writing by the building official if the property is found to be
unoccupied for any length of time. For the purposes of this exception. continuously
occupied is not intended to imply that the occupants must be continuously present.
2) When approved by the building official, the fence may enclose areas other than the
perimeter of the property.
3301.3.2 Fence Construction. The fence shall be 6 feet in height measured from adjacent
grade on the exterior side of the fence, and constructed from chain link, lumber, masonry or
other approved materials. The fence shall be self-supporting and shall not incorporate
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structures or fencing on adjacent property without written approval of the adjacent
property owner.
3301.3.3 Duration of Fencing. The fence shall be erected prior to start of any grading,
demolition, or construction work and shall remain in place until the work for which a grading
or building permit is required has been completed.
EXCEPTIONS:
1) All or portions of the fence may be removed daily during construction so long as the
property is continuously occupied, and all portions of the removed fence are replaced prior
to the property being unoccupied.
2) When approved by the building official, the fence may be removed prior to
completion of the grading, demolition, or construction work, if the property is determined by
the building official to no longer provide an unsafe or hazardous condition.
3301.3.4 Failure To Comply. If the property is found unfenced and the building official
determines that an unsafe or hazardous condition exists, the City may take action to
correct the noncomplying condition by providing the required fence. The building official
may then issue a notice to stop work until all fees incurred by the City to properly fence the
property have been recovered. If such fees have not been recovered by the City within 30
days, the City may take action to recover the costs in accordance with the requirements of
this Code.
23. Section 9903.2 is amended to read:
9903.2 Any unfinished building or structure which has been in the course of construction an
unreasonable period of time, and where the appearance and other conditions of said
unfinished building or structure are such that the unfinished structure substantially detracts
from the appearance of the immediate neighborhood or reduces the value of property in
the immediate neighborhood, or is otherwise a nuisance, shall be deemed and hereby is
declared a substandard building
For the purposes of this Section, an unreasonable period of time shall be defined as
eighteen ( 18) months for residential construction or construction located in a Residential
Zone, and thirty-six (36) months for all other construction. For the purpose of the Section,
residential construction shall also include detached garages and similar accessory
structures which serve a residential structure or are located within a Residential Zone.
24. Section J 103.5 is amended in its entirety to read;
J 103.5 Grading Fees, Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this
section. The amount of the fees shall be as specified in Section 115 of this code.
J 103.5.1 Plan review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted, a plan
review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
Separate plan review fees shall apply to retaining walls or major drainage structures as
requires elsewhere in this code. For excavation and fill on the same site, the fee shall be
based on the total volume of excavation and fill.
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J 103.5.2 Permit Fees. A fee for each grading permit shall be paid to the Building Official at
the time of issuance of the permit. Separate permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls
or major drainage structures as required elsewhere in this code.
25. Section J 103.6 is amended in its entirety to read;
J 103.6 Compliance with Zoning Code. The Building Official may refuse to issue a grading
permit for work on a site if either the proposed grading or the proposed land use for the site
shown on the grading plan application does not comply with the provisions of "Planning
and Zoning" of the City of Temple City Municipal Code.
26. Section J 105.12 is amended in its entirety to read;
J105.12 Completion ot work. Upon completion of the rough grading work and at the final
completion of the work, the following reports and drawings and supplements thereto are
required for engineered grading or when professional inspection is otherwise required by
the Building Official:
1-A certification by the Field Engineer that to the best of his or her knowledge, the
work within the Field Engineer's area of responsibility was done in accordance with the final
approved grading plan.
2. A report prepared by the Soils Engineer retained to provide such services
in accordance with Section J105.4, including locations and elevations of field density tests,
summaries of field and laboratory tests. other substantiating data. and comments on any
changes mode during grading and their effect on the recommendations mode in the
approved soils engineering investigation report. The report shall include a certification by
the Soils Engineer that to the best of his or her knowledge, the work
within the Soils Engineer's area of responsibility is in accordance with the approved Soils
Engineering report and applicable provisions of this chapter. The report shall contain a
finding regarding the safety of the completed grading and any proposed structures against
hazard from landslide, settlement. or slippage.
3. A report prepared by the Engineering Geologist retained to provide such
services in accordance with Section J 1 05.5, including a final description of the geology of
the site and any new information disclosed during the grading and the effect of such new
information, if any, on the recommendations incorporated in the approved grading plan.
The report shall contain a certification by the Engineering Geologist that, to the
best of his or her knowledge, the work within the Engineering Geologists area of
responsibility is in accordance with the approved engineering geology report and
applicable provisions of this Chapter. The report shall contain a finding regarding the safety
of the completed grading and any proposed structures against hazard from landslide,
settlement. or slippage. The report shall contain a final as-built geologic mop and cross-
sections depicting all the information colleted prior to and during grading,
4. The grading contractor shall certify, on a form prescribed by the Building Official that
the grading conforms to the approved plans and specifications
SECTION 7109: Findings of local conditions. The Temple City City Council hereby finds.
determines and declares that those certain amendments to the State Building Code mode
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by the County of Los Angeles ore appropriate and necessary to meet local conditions
existi8ng in the City of Temple City, and this Council hereby further finds, determines and
declares that each such change is required for the protection of the public safety and is
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological conditions.
SECTION 7110: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the same as
existing law, the provisions of the City of Temple City Building Code shall be considered
continuations of existing law and shall not be considered new enactments.
SECTION 7111: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the
City of Temple City Building Code, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the
office of the City Clerk for examination and use by the public. Amendments to this code
shall be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages of such code of this code
and one complete file of amendatory ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution
or sale of additional copies of this code shall be made as directed by the City Council. In
addition, one copy of said City of Temple City Building Code may likewise be maintained
by the Director of Development Services for examination and use by the public.
SECTION 7112: Catchlines of sections. The catchlines of the several sections of this
code printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents
of the section and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections: nor as any
port of the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of
such sections, including the catch lines, are amended or reenacted.
SECTION 7113: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Temple
City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and the code
adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion
thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7114: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance and shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of
general circulation within the City of Temple City. And Building Official shall file with the
California Building Standards Commission.
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EXHIBIT B
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7-Chapter 2 (Mechanical Code)
EXHIBIT B
CHAPTER 2
MECHANICAL CODE
Section 7200 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 29, MECHANICAL CODE ADOPTION
The Los Angeles County Mechanical Code and Appendices B, C and D, Title 29, the 2014 Los Angeles County
Mechanical Code, as amended and in effect on or before January 1, 2014, adopting the 2013 California Mechanical
Code, is hereby adopted and made a part of the Temple City Municipal Code with the same force and effect as
though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein
except that those certain sections thereof which are necessary to meet local conditions as hereinafter set forth in
Chapter 2 of this Code are hereby repealed, added or amended to read as set forth therein.
Section 7201 COPIES ON FILE
Not less than one copy of said Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Mechanical Code together with any and all
amendments thereto proposed by the City ofT em pie City, has been and is now filed in the office of City Clerk and
shall be remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as the City of Temple City Mechanical
Code and may be cited as Title 7, Chapter 2 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
Section 7202 ADMINISTRATION
Los Angeles County Mechanical Code and Appendices B, C and D of Title 29 of the Los Angeles County Code
(the 2014 Los Angeles County Mechanical Code), which adopts by reference and amends California Code of
Regulations Title 24, Part 4 (the 2013 California Mechanical Code) adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code
of the City of Temple City, are hereby amended, deleted or added as follows:
1. Section 100 is deleted.
2. Section 101 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101-TITLE. Title 7 Building Regulations, Chapter 2 of the City of Temple City Municipal Code shall be
known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Temple City, and may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein
as {(these regulations'/ or {(these standards 11 0r "this Code."
3. Section 102 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 102-PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards to preserve the
public peace, health and safety by regulating the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location,
operation and maintenance of equipment and appliances as specifically set forth herein. Consistent with this
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purpose, the provisions of this Code are intended and always have been intended to confer a benefit on the
community as a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any particular person.
The Codes adopted by the City shall not be construed to hold the City or any officer, employee or agent thereof
responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of any inspection authorized herein or by reason of
the issuance or non-issuance of any permit authorized herein, and/or for any action or omission in connection
with the application and/or enforcement of this Code. By adopting the provisions of this Code, the City does not
intend to impose on itself, its employees or agents any mandatory duties of care toward persons and property
within its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages.
This section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such was not the purpose
and intent of previous Code adoptions.
4. Section 103 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 103-SCOPE. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, alteration, installation, repair,
relocation, movement, improvement, removal connection or conversion, use or maintenance of any heating,
ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators or other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances
mechanical equipment and/or appliances or any other mechanical work regulated by this Code within the City.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials, methods of construction or
other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement
and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
In the event any differences in requirements exist between the accessibility requirements of this Code and the
accessibility requirements ofthe California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (also referred to as the California Building
Standards Code), then the California Code of Regulations shall govern.
5. Section 104 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 104-VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
104.1 Compliance with Codes. It shall be unlawful for a person to erect, alter, install, repair, move, improve,
remove, connect or convert, or cause the same to be done, contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of
this Code.
104.2 Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, use, occupy or maintain any equipment or appliance,
or cause the same to be done, contrary to, or in violation of, any of the provisions of this Code.
104.3 Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof
during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon
conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by
imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The provisions of this section
are in addition to and independent of any other sanctions, penalties or costs which are or may be imposed for a
violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
104.4 Work without Permit. Whenever any work has been commenced without a permit as required by the
provisions of Section 111, a special investigation shall be made prior to the issuance of the permit. An investigation
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fee shall be collected for each permit so investigated. The investigation fee shall be as specified by ordinance or
resolution.
The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of
this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
104.5 Noncompliance Fee. If the building official, in the course of enforcing the provisions of this Code or any
State law, issues an order to a person and that person fails to comply with the order within 15 days following the
due date for compliance stated in the order, including any extensions thereof, then the building official shall have
the authority to collect a noncompliance fee.
The noncompliance fee shall not be imposed unless the order states that a failure to comply within 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.
6. Section 105 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 105-ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
105.1 Building Division. There is hereby established a division in the City Community Development Department
to be known and designated as the Building Division.
105.2 Powers And Duties of the Building Official
105.2.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; and to make all inspections pursuant to the provisions of this
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. For such purposes, the building official shall have the
powers of a law enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations; and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to clarify the application
of the provisions. Such interpretations, rules and regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose
of this Code.
105.2.2 The building official is authorized to make and enforce such guidelines and policies for the safeguarding
of life, limb, health or property as may be necessary from time to time to carry out the purpose of this Code.
105.2.3 Deputies. With the approval of the City Council, the building official may appoint such number of officers,
inspectors and assistants, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to time. The building official may
deputize such employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Building Division.
105.2.4 Right of entry
105.2.4.1 Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of or perform any duty
imposed by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations, or whenever the building official or an
authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any building, structure or upon any
premises any condition which makes such building, structure or premises hazardous, unsafe or dangerous for any
reason specified in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, the building official or an authorized
representative is hereby authorized to enter such premises at any reasonable time and to inspect the same and
perform any duty imposed upon the building official by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,
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provided that (1) if such premises is occupied, the building official shall first present proper credentials to the
occupant and request entry explaining the reasons therefore and (2) if such premises is unoccupied, the building
official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons having charge or control of the
premises and request entry, explaining the reasons therefore. If such entry cannot be obtained because the owner
or other person having charge or control of the premises cannot be found after due diligence or if entry is refused,
the building official or an authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure
lawful entry and inspect the premises.
105.2.4.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the building official or an authorized representative has reasonable
cause to believe that the building, structure or premises is so hazardous, unsafe or dangerous as to require
immediate inspection to safeguard the public health or safety, the building official shall have the right to
immediately enter and inspect such premises and may use any reasonable means required to effect such entry
and make such inspection, whether such premises is occupied or unoccupied and whether or not permission to
inspect has been obtained. If the premises are occupied, the building official shall first present credentials to the
occupant and demand entry, explaining the reasons therefore and the purpose of the inspection.
105.2.4.3 No person shall fail or refuse, after proper demand has been made upon such person as provided in this
section, to promptly permit the building official or an authorized representative to make any inspection provided
for by Section 105.2.4.2. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the
same penalties prescribed in Section 104.3.
105.3 Stop Work Orders. Whenever any mechanical work is being done contrary to the provisions of this Code,
or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code, the building official
may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work
to be done, and any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the building official to proceed
with the work.
105.4 Use violations. Whenever any equipment or appliance or portion thereof is being used contrary to the
provisions of this Code, the building official may order such use discontinued. Such person shall immediately
discontinue the use. The use shall remain discontinued until the noncomplying condition has been corrected, and
inspection and approval has been obtained from the building official. Permits shall be issued where required by
this Code.
105.5 Liability. The liability and indemnification ofthe building official and any subordinates are governed by the
provisions of Division 3.6 of Title I of the Government Code.
105.6 Existing Equipment and Appliances. Existing equipment and/or appliances lawfully installed prior to the
effective date of this Code may have their existing use, maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance
or repair is in accordance with the original design and location and is not a hazard to life, health, or property.
105.7 Dangerous Construction, Equipment and Appliances. Whenever it is brought to the attention of the
building official that any construction or equipment regulated by this Code is dangerous, unsafe, or a menace to
life, health or property or is in violation of this Code, the building official shall have the authority to make an
investigation. The building official shall have the authority to order any person, firm or corporation using or
maintaining any such condition or responsible for the use or maintenance thereof to discontinue the use of or
maintenance thereof or to repair, alter change remove or demolish same, as he, in his/her discretion may consider
necessary for the protection of life, health or property.
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105.8 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties invo lved i n carrying out the provis ions of th is Code ,
the building official may grant modifications fo r individual cases, provided the building official shall first find that
a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
impractical and that the modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that such modification does not lessen any fire protection or other life safety
related requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action granting modifications shall
be recorded and entered in the files of the City.
A written application for the granting of such modifications shall be submitted together with a filing fee
established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
105.9 Alternate materials and methods of construction. The provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations are not intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not
speci fi cally prescribed by this Code, provided any such alternate has been approved.
The building official may approve any such alternate, provided that he or she finds that the proposed design is
satisfactory and finds that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the
equivalent of that prescribed in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in quality, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitati on.
The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claims that
may be made regarding its use.
A written application for use of an alternate material or method of construction shall be submitted together with
a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
105.10. Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations or evidence that any equipment, appliance , material or any
construction does not conform to the requ irements of this Code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate
materials or methods of construction, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made
by an approved agency at the expense of the owner or the owner's agent.
Test methods shall be as specified by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations for the material
in question. If there are no appropriate test methods spec ified in this Code, the building official shall determine
the test procedure.
105.11 Cooperation of other officials. The building official may request, and shall receive, so far as may be
necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation of other officials of the City.
105.12 Service. Whenever this chapter requires a notice to be served by personal service or by registered or
certified mail, it sha ll be deemed a reasonable effort has been made to serve such notice when registered or
certified letters have been mailed to the address of the interested party(s) as shown on the official record and on
the record of the County Assessor. When an address is not so li sted or contact cannot be made at the listed
address, the service shall be by posting a copy ofthe notice on the building or structure or at the premises.
7 . Section 106 is deleted .
8. Section 107 is amended in its entirety to read:
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SECTION 107-AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCES
Whenever any reference is made to any other ordinance, such reference shall be deemed to include all future
amendments thereto.
9. Section 108 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 108-VALIDITY
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase ofthis ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would
have passed this ordinance, and each section, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one of
more sections, sentences, clauses and phrases are declared invalid.
SECTION 7203 APPEALS BOARD
SECTION 109-APPEALS BOARDS
109.1 Technical Interpretations Appeals Board. When a request for an alternate material has been proposed by
an applicant and denied by the building official, the applicant may appeal the building official's decision to the
Technical Interpretations Appeals Board no later than 60 days from the date of the action being appealed from.
The board shall consist of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters
pertaining to mechanical construction. Two members shall be practicing mechanical engineers; two shall be
competent mechanical contractors, one a lawyer, each of whom shall have had at least 10 years experience in
mechanical design and/or construction or as a lawyer. The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall
act as secretary to the board. The members of the board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and
shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its
investigations. The board shall establish that the approval for alternate materials and the modifications granted
for individual cases are in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations and that such alternate material, modification or method of work offered is at least the equivalent
ofthat prescribed in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness,
fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation and does not lessen any fire-protection requirements or any
degree of structural integrity. The board shall document all decisions and findings in writing to the building official
with a duplicate copy to the applicant, and the board may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as
is consistent therewith.
109.2 Accessibility Appeals Board. In order to conduct the hearings on written appeals regarding action taken by
the building official concerning accessibility and to ratify certain exempting actions of the building official in
enforcing the accessibility requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (also know as the California
Building Standards Code), and to serve as an advisor to the building official on disabled access matters; there shall
be an accessibility appeals board consisting of five members. Two members of the appeals board shall be
physically disabled persons, two members shall be persons experienced in construction, and one member shall be
a public member. The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to the board. The
members of the accessibility appeals board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its
pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its actions. The board shall
establish that the access matter under review is in conformity with the intent and purpose of California Code of
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Regulations, Title 24, and this Code. The board shall document all decisions and findings in writing to the building
official with a duplicate copy to the applicant, and the board may recommend to the City Council such new
legislation as is consistent therewith.
The appeals board may approve or disapprove interpretations and enforcement actions taken by the building
official. All such approvals or disapprovals for privately funded construction shall be final and conclusive as to the
building official in the absence offraud or prejudicial abuse of discretion.
109.3 Limitations of Authority. Neither the Technical Interpretations Appeals Board nor the Accessibility Appeals
Board shall have authority relative to interpretation of the administrative portions of this Code, nor shall the board
be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
109.4 Appeals Board Fees. A filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance shall be paid to the
building official whenever a person requests a hearing or a rehearing before the appeals boards provided for in
this section.
All requests to appeal determinations, orders or actions of the building official or to seek modifications of previous
orders of the appeals boards shall be presented in writing.
SECTION 7204 PLAN REVIEW
10. Section 110 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 110-MECHANICAL PLAN REQUIREMENTS
110.1 General. When required by the building official to verify compliance with this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations; plans and, when deemed necessary by the building official, calculations, and
other required data shall be submitted for plan review. The building official may require plans and calculations to
be prepared by an engineer registered by the State to practice as such. Only after the plans have been approved
may the applicant apply for a mechanical permit for such work. The building official may also require such plans
be reviewed by other departments and/or divisions of the City to verify compliance with the laws and ordinances
under their jurisdiction.
Separate Mechanical Code plan review is required for any of the following:
(a) To verify compliance with State energy requirements when such information is not shown completely on
the building plans;
(b) Installations where the aggregate BTU input capacity for either comfort heating or comfort cooling is more
than 500,000 BTU;
(c) Type I or Type II commercial hoods;
(d) Parking garage exhaust ventilation systems;
(e) Product conveying duct system;
(f) Spray booths;
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(g) Stair pressurization systems;
(h) Installation of fire dampers, smoke dampers and/or combination smoke/fire dampers;
(i) Air moving systems supplying air in excess of 2000 cfm and where smoke detectors are required in the
duct work;
(j) Any installation in a building ofType 1-A, Type II-A, Type 111-A, Type IV or Type V-A fire-resistive construction
where penetrations are required of fire-resistive walls, floors or ceilings.
Plans, calculations, reports or documents for work regulated by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations shall bear the seal, signature and number of a mechanical engineer when required by the California
Business and Professions Code. A seal and number shall not be required for work authorized by the said article to
be performed by a person not registered or certified as an engineer or architect.
110.2 Engineer of Record. When it is required that documents be prepared by an engineer, the building official
may require the owner to designate on the permit application an engineer who shall act as the engineer of record.
If the circumstances require, the owner may designate a substitute engineer of record who shall perform all of
the duties required of the original engineer of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner
if the engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal documents prepared by
others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building.
110.3 Information Required on Mechanical plans. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or other
material suitable to the building official shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and scope of the work
proposed, and shall show in detail that the proposed construction will conform to the provisions of this Code and
all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the proposed work and the name, address and
telephone number of the owner and all persons who were involved in the design and preparation of the plans.
Where the scope of the proposed work involves the following, unless otherwise approved by the building official,
the mechanical plans shall indicate the following:
(a) A complete floor plan showing the location of all proposed mechanical equipment, duct work, vents, etc.;
(b) A complete plan showing the layout, diameter and material of all proposed piping;
(c) A legend of all symbols used and a list of all abbreviations used;
(d) The location of all proposed inlets, outlets, diffusers, etc.;
(e) The btu/Hr and/or cfm rating of all equipment;
(f) Any other information requested by the building official.
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Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than Group R-3 and Group U Occupancies shall indicate
how required fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where a penetration will be made for mechanical piping
and similar systems.
When deemed necessary by the building official, the first sheet of each set of plans shall indicate the building Type
of Construction as defined in the City ofTemple City Building Code and the Mechanical Code in effect on the date
of plan check submittal.
110.4 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of
the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are to be submitted to the building
official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the building official. The engineer of record shall list
the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal documents for review by the building
official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the engineer of record who shall review
them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents
have been reviewed and that they have been found to be in general conformance with the intended design. The
deferred submittal items shall not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by
the building official.
110.5 Expiration of Plan Check Applications. Plan check applications for which no permit is issued within one year
following the date of application shall expire by limitation and become null and void. Plans and calculations
previously submitted may thereafter be destroyed by the building official.
When requested in writing by the applicant prior to or not more than 90 days after the expiration of the plan
check application, the building official may extend the time for action by the applicant. The time for action by the
applicant shall not be extended beyond the effective date of a more current Code. Additional hourly fees for plan
review shall also be paid to the building official for enforcement of any requirements which were subsequently
amended to the Code in effect at the time of application.
Once an application and any extension thereof have expired, the applicant shall resubmit plans and calculations
and pay a new application fee.
110.6 Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, calculations and reports shall be retained by the building
official. Except as required by Section 19850 of the Health and Safety Code, the building official shall retain such
set of the approved plans, calculations and reports for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion
ofthe work covered therein.
Section 705 MECHANICAL PERMITS
11. Section 111 is amended in its entirety to read:
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SECTION 111-MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
111.1 Mechanical permit Required. No person shall erect, alter, install, repair, move, improve, remove, connect
or convert, or cause the same to be done, any mechanical equipment without first obtaining a mechanical permit
from the building official.
The issuance of a permit without first requiring a plan review shall not prevent the building official from requesting
plans deemed necessary to verify that the work performed under said permit complies with this Code and all
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
111.2 Work Exempted From Mechanical permit. A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:
(a) Installation of portable appliances or equipment used for heating ventilating, or cooling (refrigeration or
evaporative) which does not require either a Building Permit or an Electrical Permit to install;
(b) Repair or replacement of steam, hot, or chilled water piping, and refrigeration piping which were
previously permitted and inspected under a valid mechanical permit;
(c) Repair or replacement of components to a refrigeration system which were previously permitted and
inspected under a valid Mechanical permit.
(d) Repair or replacement of any component, part or assembly of an appliance which does not alter its original
approval and complies with the other applicable requirements of this Code;
(e) Any unit refrigerating system.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to
be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of other laws or ordinances.
111.3 Permit Applicant Requirements. A permit shall only be issued to a licensed contractor.
Exception; A permit may be issued to a HOMEOWNER (See section 210 for definition of a homeowner)
111.4 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing
on a form furnished by the City for that purpose. Each such application shall:
(a) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
(b) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract, street address, or similar
description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
(c) Be accompanied by plans and calculations as required in Section 110.
(d) Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official.
111.5 Issuance. The building official shall issue a permit to the applicant for the work described in the application
and plans filed therewith when the building official is satisfied that all of the following items comply:
(a) The work described conforms to the requirements of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations.
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(b) The fees specified by resolution or ordinance have been paid.
(c) The applicant has obtained a permit pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30600 et seq., if such a
permit is required.
When the building official issues the permit, the building official shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of
plans "REVIEWED FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE ONLY". Such stamped plans shall not be changed, modified or
altered without authorization from the building official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the Code in
effect at the time of permit issuance regardless of the information presented on the plans. The approval of the
plans shall not be held to permit or to be an approval of any violation of any Federal, State, County, or City laws
or ordinances. The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed to certify that the site of the described work is safe.
One set of approved plans and reports shall be returned to the applicant to be kept on such building or work site
at all times while the authorized work is in progress.
111.6 Permit Validity. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and calculations shall not be
construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions ofthis
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it
authorizes is lawful.
The issuance of a permit based on plans and calculations shall not prevent the building official from thereafter
requiring the correction of errors in said plans and calculations or from preventing building operations being
carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
111.7 Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this Code shall
expire automatically by limitation and become null and void 180 days after the date of the last required
mechanical inspection approval by the building official or if work authorized by such permit is not commenced
within one year from the issuance date of such permit. Before such work can be commenced or recommenced, a
new permit shall be first obtained.
Supplementary mechanical permits shall not expire so long as the associated building permit remains active.
No permit fees, except for issuance fees, shall be collected provided 1) that no changes have been made or will
be made in the original plans and calculations for such work; 2) the Codes in effect on the date ofthe new permit
are the same as for the expired permit; and 3) that the duration of such failure to commence, suspension or
abandonment has not exceeded one and one-half years. Permit fees, in addition to issuance fees, for the
remaining work shall be collected for all permits which do not meet the preceding criteria.
All work to be performed under the new permit must be done in accordance with the Building Code in effect on
the date of issuance of the new permit.
111.8 Permit Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued
under the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations whenever the permit is issued
in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of
the provisions of this Code.
The building official may also, in writing, withhold inspections, suspend or revoke a permit where work is being
done in violation of this Code, where work is being done in violation of the approved plans, where work is being
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concealed without approval from the building official or where work is not in accordance with the direction of the
building official.
111.9 Cancellation of Permit by Applicant. If no portion of the work or construction covered by a permit issued
by the building official under the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations has been
commenced, the person to whom such permit has been issued may deliver such permit to the building official
with a request that such permit be cancelled. Only the person to whom such permit was issued can request
cancellation of a permit. The building official shall thereupon stamp or write on the face of such permit the words,
"Cancelled at the request of the applicant." Thereupon such permit shall be null and void and of no effect.
111.10 Transfer of Permit by Applicant.
111.10.1 No Inspection Performed. When requested in writing by the person to whom the permit was issued, a
permit may be transferred from the person to whom the permit was issued to a new individual. Fee credit shall
be given where deemed appropriate by the building official and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance
or resolution.
111.10.2 One or More Inspection Performed. Permits may be transferred to any individual upon completion of
a new application. Fee credit shall be given where deemed appropriate by the building official and new fees shall
be paid as required by ordinance or resolution.
111.10.3 Permit Duration. Transfer of a permit shall be considered a continuation of the previous permit when
determining the permit duration, and shall not extend the duration of the existing permit.
Section 7206 FEES
12. Section 112 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 112 FEES
All plan review and permit fees shall be as adopted by separate resolution and/or ordinance.
Plan checking fees shall be paid at the time of plan review submittal. Permit fees shall be paid at the time of permit
issuance.
13. Section 113 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 113 REFUNDS
113.1 Permit Refunds. In the event that any person shall have obtained a permit and no portion of the work or
construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced, and such permit shall have been cancelled as
provided for in Section 111.9, the permittee may submit a written request to the building official requesting a
refund of permit fees. Permit fees may be refunded to the permit applicant, but permit issuance fees shall not.
The building official shall satisfy himself or herself as to the right of such applicant to such refund, and each such
refund shall be paid to the permit applicant, provided the request has been submitted within one year from the
date of cancellation or expiration of the permit.
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113.2 Plan Check Refunds. No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded, unless no review has been
performed, in which case 90 percent ofthe plan checking fee shall be refunded.
14. Section 114 is amended in its entirety to read:
Section 7207 INSPECTIONS
SECTION 114 INSPECTIONS
114.1 General. All new mechanical work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the
building official and all such work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved by
the building official. All new mechanical work, and such portions of existing systems as may be affected by new
work, or any changes, shall be inspected by the building official to insure compliance with all the requirements of
this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
No work shall be approved by the building official which was not completely verified. Partial or spot inspections
shall not be performed by the building official, nor shall partial or spot inspection be used as a justification for
approving any required inspection.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of any provision ofthis
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection
purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or
replacement of any material required to allow inspection.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to provide access for the inspector to the area of work. Access may
include, but shall not be limited to, ladders, scaffolding, catwalks and lifts. It shall be the duty of the permit
applicant to maintain a safe access path for the inspector to the area of work. Safety precautions may include, but
shall not be limited to handrails, guardrails and safety harnesses. All components of the access path shall be
securely anchored in place. The building inspector shall have the right to refuse to make any inspection in an area
which does not have an access path deemed safe for use by said building inspector. It shall be the duty of the
permit applicant to make any necessary improvements to the access path to allow inspection by the building
inspector.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to protect all existing construction from damage caused during
inspection. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or
replacement of any material damaged during the course of inspection.
114.21nspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a permit to notify the
building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official may require that every request for
inspection be filed at least one working day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or
by telephone at the option of the building official.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspection required by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations to provide access to and means for inspection of such work.
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114.3 Special Inspections. Special inspections may be required by the building official on work involving special
hazards or conditions and on work requiring extensive, unusual or constant inspection. Special inspections, when
necessary, shall be accomplished by the means set forth in the City of Temple City Building Code.
114.4 Required Approvals. No work shall be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection
without first obtaining the written approval of the building official. The building official, upon notification, shall
make the requested inspections and shall either indicate in writing that the work appears to comply as completed,
or shall notify the applicant in writing which portion of the work fails to comply with this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and/or regulations. Any work which does not comply shall be corrected and such work shall not
be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all work when completed and ready for occupancy.
15. Sections 115 through 118 are deleted.
16. In addition to the definitions specified in sections 204, 205, 210 and 216, the following certain terms,
phrases, words and the.ir derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section. Terms, phrases and
words used in the masculine gender include the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
In the event of conflicts between these definitions and definitions that appear elsewhere in this Code, these
definitions shall govern and be applicable.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS shall mean the City ofTemple City Council.
BUILDING CODE OR LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODE shall mean the code adopted in Title 7,
Chapter 1 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
BUILDING DIVISION or BUILDING DEPARTMENT shall mean the Building Division of the Community Development
Department.
BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the Director of the Community Development Department or other designated
authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the director's duly authorized
representative.
CHIEF MECHANICAL INSPECTOR shall mean the building official.
CITY OR COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES shall mean the City of Temple City
ELECTRICAL CODE shall mean the code adopted in Title 7, Chapter 3 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
FIRE CODE shall mean the code adopted in Title 3, Chapter 1 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
HEALTH CODE OR LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH CODE shall refer to the code adopted in Title 3, Chapter 2 of
the Temple City Municipal Code
HOMEOWNER is the owner, or for the purposes of a permit, the tenant of a single-family residence, including
common accessory and minor poultry, animal or agricultural buildings where there is not more than one dwelling
unit on the property.
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NONINSPECTED WORK shall mean any erection, alteration, installation, repair, movement, improvement,
removal, connection or conversion of any mechanical equipment and/or appliances or any other mechanical work
regulated by this Code within the City without first obtaining inspection by and approval of the building official.
PLIMBING CODE shall mean the code adopted in Title 7, Chapter 4 ofthe Temple City Municipal Code.
SECTION 7207: Findings of local conditions. The Temple City Council hereby finds, determines and declares that
those certain amendments to the State Residential Code made by the County of Los Angeles are appropriate and
necessary to meet local conditions existing in the City of Temple City, and this Council hereby further finds,
determines and declares that each such change is required for the protection of the public safety and is reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological conditions.
SECTION 7208: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the same as existing law, the
provisions of the City of Temple City Building Code shall be considered continuations of existing law and shall not
be considered new enactments.
SECTION 7209: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the City of Temple City
Residential Code, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk for examination
and use by the public. Amendments to this code shall be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages
of such code of this code and one complete file of amendatory ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution or sale of additional
copies of this code shall be made as directed by the City Council. In addition, one copy of said City ofTemple City
Residential Code may likewise be maintained by the Director of Community Development for examination and
use by the public.
SECTION 7210: Catch lines of sections. The catch lines of the several sections of this code printed in boldface type
are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and shall not be deemed or taken to be
titles of such sections; nor as any part of the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed
when any of such sections, including the catch lines, are amended or reenacted.
SECTION 7211: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision
of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
ordinance. The Temple City City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and the code
adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the
fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared
invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 7212: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and
shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City of
Temple City. And Building Official shall file with the California Building Standards Commission.
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EXHIBIT C
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7 -Chapter 3 (Electrical Code)
EXHIBIT C
CHAPTER 3
ELECTRICAL CODE
Section 7300 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 27, ELECTRICAL CODE ADOPTION
Articles 80 through 84 of Title 27, Los Angeles County Electrical Code and Appendices A B,
c, D, E, F, G, Hand I, as amended and in effect on or before January 1, 2014, adopting the
2013 California Electrical Code, except as otherwise provided in said Title 27, is hereby
adopted by reference and made a part of the Temple City Municipal Code with the same
force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions,
conditions and terms contained therein except that those certain sections thereof which are
necessary to meet local conditions as hereinafter set forth in Chapter 3 of this Code are
hereby repealed, added or amended to read as set forth therein.
Section 7301 COPIES ON FILE
Not less than one copy of said Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code together
with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of Temple City, has been and is
now filed in the office of the City Clerk, and shall collectively be known as the City of Temple
City Electrical Code and may be cited as Title 7, Chapter 3 of the Temple City Municipal
Code.
Section 7302 ADMINISTRATION
Articles 80 through 84 and Appendices A B, C, D, E, F, G, H and I, of Title 27 of Los Angeles
County Code (the 2014 Los Angeles County Electrical Code) which adopts by reference and
amends California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3 (the 2013 California Electrical Code)
adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Temple City, are hereby
amended, deleted or added as follows:
1. Section 80-1 is amended in its entirety to read:
SEC. 80-1. Tille. Title 7 Building Regulations, Chapter 3 of the City of Temple City Municipal
Code shall be known as the Electrical Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such,
and will be referred to herein as "these regulations" or "these standards "or "this Code."
2. Section 80-1.5 is deleted.
3. Section 80-2 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION. 80-2. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum standards
to preserve the public peace, health and safety by regulating the design, construction,
installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of electrical systems,
equipment and appliances as specifically set forth herein. Consistent with this purpose, the
provisions of this Code are intended and always have been intended to confer a benefit on
the community as a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any
particular person.
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The Codes adopted by the City shall not be construed to hold the City or any officer,
employee or agent thereof responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of
any inspection authorized herein or by reason of the issuance or non-issuance of any permit
authorized herein, and/or for any action or omission in connection with the application
and/or enforcement of this Code. By adopting the provisions of this Code, the City does not
intend to impose on itself. its employees or agents any mandatory duties of care toward
persons and property within its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages.
This section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such
was not the purpose and intent of previous Code adoptions.
4. Section 80-3 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION. 80-3 Scope. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, alteration,
installation, repair, movement, improvement. removal connection or conversion of any
electrical equipment and/or appliances or any other electrical work regulated by this Code
within the City.
Exception: The provisions of this Code shall not apply to public utilities; or to electrical wiring
for street lighting or traffic signals located primarily in a public way; or to mechanical
equipment not specifically regulated in this Code. The provisions of this Code shall not apply
to any electrical work performed by or for any electrical corporation, telephone corporation,
telegraph corporation, railroad corporation or street railroad corporation on or with any
electrical equipment owned or controlled and operated, or used by and for the exclusive
benefit of, such corporation in the conduit of its business as a public utility, or to any other
work which any such corporation may be entitled by law to perform without payment of any
local tax; but all provisions of this Code shall apply insofar as they may consistently with the
above be applicable to all other electrical work performed by or for any such corporation.
The terms "electrical corporation", "telephone corporation", railroad corporation", and "street
railroad corporation" are herein used as said terms are respectively defined in the Public Utility
Code of the State of California; and such terms shall also be deemed to include similar utilities
which are municipally or governmentally owned and operated.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there
is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific
requirement shall be applicable.
In the event any differences in requirements exist between the accessibility requirements of
this Code and the accessibility requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24
(also referred to as the California Building Standards Code), then the California Code of
Regulations shall govern.
Section 7303 DEFINITIONS
5. Sections 80-4 through 80-7, and 80-10 are deleted.
6. The following definitions are added or amended in Section 80-11.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS shall mean the City of Temple City Council.
BUILDING DIVISION or BUILDING DEPARTMENT shall mean the Building Division of the
Community Development Department.
BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the Director of Community Development Department or other
designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
director's duly authorized representative.
CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR shall mean the building official.
HOMEOWNER. for the purposes of a permit. is the owner of a single-family residence, including
common accessory and minor poultry, animal or agricultural buildings where there is not
more than one dwelling unit on the property. The dwelling shall also be occupied by the
owner.
NONINSPECTED WORK shall mean any erection, alteration, installation, repair. movement,
improvement, removal. connection or conversion of any electrical equipment and/or
appliances or any other electrical work regulated by this Code within the City without first
obtaining inspection by and approval of the building official.
7. Section 80-12 is added to read as follows:
SEC. 80-12 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
Compliance with Codes. It shall be unlawful for a person to erect. alter. install. repair. move,
improve, remove, connect or convert. or cause the same to be done. contrary to. or in
violation of. any of the provisions of this Code.
Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to own. use, occupy or maintain any equipment
or appliance, or cause the same to be done, contrary to. or in violation of. any of the
provisions of this Code.
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each
and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this
Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more
than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The provisions of this section are in
addition to and independent of any other sanctions, penalties or costs which are or may be
imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
Work without Permit. Whenever any work has been commenced without a permit as required
by the provisions of Section 81-2(a). 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 as specified by ordinance or resolution.
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The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
Noncompliance Fee. If the building official, in the course of enforcing the provisions of this
Code or any State law, issues an order to a person and that person fails to comply with the
order within 15 days following the due date for compliance stated in the order, including any
extensions thereof, then the building official shall have the authority to collect a
noncompliance fee.
The noncompliance fee shall not be imposed unless the order states that a failure to comply
within 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.
8. Section 80-13 is added to read as follows:
SECTION. 80-13 ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Building Division. There is hereby established a division in the City Development Services
Department to be known and designated as the Building Division.
Powers And Duties of the building official.
General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions
of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations: and to make all inspections
pursuant to the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. For
such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations; and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental
regulations in order to clarify the application of the provisions. Such interpretations, rules and
regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this Code.
Guidelines and Policies. The building official is authorized to make and enforce such
guidelines and policies for the safeguarding of life, limb, health or property as may be
necessary from time to time to carry out the purpose of this Code.
Deputies. With the approval of the City Council, the building official may appoint such
number of officers, inspectors and assistants, and other employees as shall be authorized from
time to time. The building official may deputize such employees as may be necessary to carry
out the functions of the Building Division.
Right of entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions
of or perform any duty imposed by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or
regulations, or whenever the building official or an authorized representative has reasonable
cause to believe that there exists in any building, structure or upon any premises any condition
which makes such building, structure or premises hazardous, unsafe or dangerous for any
reason specified in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, the building
official or an authorized representative is hereby authorized to enter such premises at any
reasonable time and to inspect the same and perform any duty imposed upon the building
official by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, provided that (1) if such
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premises is occupied, the building official shall first present proper credentials to the occupant
and request entry explaining the reasons therefore and (2) if such premises is unoccupied,
the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons
having charge or control of the premises and request entry, explaining the reasons therefore.
If such entry cannot be obtained because the owner or other person having charge or
control of the premises cannot be found after due diligence or if entry is refused, the building
official or on authorized representative shall hove recourse to every remedy provided by low
to secure lawful entry and inspect the premises.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the building official or on authorized representative has
reasonable cause to believe that the building, structure or premises is so hazardous, unsafe
or dangerous as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the public health or safety,
the building official shall hove the right to immediately enter and inspect such premises and
may use any reasonable means required to effect such entry and make such inspection,
whether such premises is occupied or unoccupied and whether or not permission to inspect
has been obtained. If the premises is occupied, the building official shall first present
credentials to the occupant and demand entry, explaining the reasons therefore and the
purpose of the inspection.
No person shall foil or refuse, after proper demand has been mode upon such person as
provided in this section, to promptly permit the building official or on authorized
representative to make any inspection provided for by this Code. Any person violating this
section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the some penalties prescribed in
Section 80-12(c).
Stop Work Orders. Whenever any electrical work is being done contrary to the provisions of
this Code, or other pertinent lows or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of
this Code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in writing served on any
persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and any such persons shall
forthwith stop such work until authorized by the building official to proceed with the work.
Use violations. Whenever any equipment or appliance or portion thereof is being used
contrary to the provisions of this Code, the building official may order such use discontinued.
Such person shall immediately discontinue the use. The use shall remain discontinued until the
noncomplying condition has been corrected, and inspection and approval has been
obtained from the building official. Permits shall be issued where required by this Code.
Existing Equipment and Appliances. Existing equipment and/or appliances lawfully installed
prior to the effective dote of this Code may hove their existing use, maintenance or repair
continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and
location and is not a hazard to life, health, or property.
Dangerous Construction, Equipment and Appliances. Whenever it is brought to the attention
of the building official that any construction or equipment regulated by this Code is
dangerous, unsafe, or a menace to life, health or property or is in violation of this Code, the
building official shall hove the authority to make on investigation. The building official shall
hove the authority to order any person, firm or corporation using or maintaining any such
condition or responsible for the use or maintenance thereof to discontinue the use of or
maintenance thereof or to repair, alter change remove or demolish some, as he, in his/her
discretion may consider necessary for the protection of life, health or property.
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Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions
of this Code, the building official may grant modifications for individual cases, provided the
building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this
Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations impractical and that the modification
is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations and that such modification does not lessen any fire protection or other life safety
related requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The details of any action granting
modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the City.
A written application for the granting of such modifications shall be submitted together with
a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
Alternate materials, design and methods of construction. The provisions of this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are not intended to prevent the use of any materiaL
design or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided any such
alternate has been approved.
The building official may approve any such alternate, provided that he or she finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and finds that the material, method or work offered is, for the
purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability,
safety and sanitation.
The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate
any claims that may be made regarding its use.
A written application for use of an alternate material or method of construction shall be
submitted together with a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance
Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or regulations or evidence that any equipment.
appliance, material or any construction does not conform to the requirements of this Code,
or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of construction, the
building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made by an approved
agency at the expense of the owner or the owner's agent.
Test methods shall be as specified by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations for the material in question. If there are no appropriate test methods specified in
this Code, the building official shall determine the test procedure.
Cooperation of other officials. The building official may request. and shall receive, so far as
may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation of
other officials of the City.
Service. Whenever this chapter requires a notice to be served by personal service or by
registered or certified maiL it shall be deemed a reasonable effort has been made to serve
such notice when registered or certified letters have been mailed to the address of the
interested party(s) as shown on the official record and on the record of the County Assessor.
When an address is not so listed or contact cannot be made at the listed address, the service
shall be by posting a copy of the notice on the building or structure or at the premises.
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9. Section 80-14 is added to read as follows:
SECTION. 80-14 Amendments to Ordinances. Whenever any reference is mode to any other
ordinance, such reference shall be deemed to include all future amendments thereto.
Section 7304 APPEALS BOARDS
1 0. Section 80-15 is added to read as follows:
SEC. 80-15 Appeals Boards.
Technical Interpretations Appeals Board. When a request for on alternate material has been
proposed by on applicant and denied by the building official. the applicant may appeal the
building official's decision to the Technical Interpretations Appeals Boord no later than 60
days from the dote of the action being appealed from
The board shall consist of five members who ore qualified by experience and training to pass
upon matters pertaining to electrical construction. Two members shall be practicing
electrical engineers, two shall be competent electrical contractors, one a lawyer, each of
whom shall hove hod at least 10 years experience in electrical design and/or construction or
os a lawyer. The building official shall be on ex officio member and shall oct as secretory to
the board. The members of the board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and
shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting its investigations. The board shall establish that the approval for alternate
materials and the modifications granted for individual cases ore in conformity with the intent
and purpose of this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations and that such
alternate material, modification or method of work offered is at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations in quality, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation and does not lessen any fire-
protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The board shall document all
decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the applicant,
and the board may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent
therewith.
Accessibility Appeals Board. In order to conduct the hearings on written appeals regarding
action token by the building official concerning accessibility and to ratify certain exempting
actions of the building official in enforcing the accessibility requirements of the California
Code of Regulations, Title 24 (also know os the California Building Standards Code), and to
serve as on advisor to the building official on disabled access matters: there shall be on
accessibility appeals board consisting of five members. Two members of the appeals board
shall be physically disabled persons, two members shall be persons experienced in
construction, and one member shall be a public member. The building official shall be on ex
officio member and shall oct as secretory to the board. The members of the accessibility
appeals board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its actions. The board
shall establish that the access matter under review is in conformity with the intent and purpose
of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, and this Code. The board shall document all
decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the applicant,
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and the board may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent
therewith.
The appeals board may approve or disapprove interpretations and enforcement actions
taken by the building official. All such approvals or disapprovals for privately funded
construction shall be final and conclusive as to the building official in the absence of fraud or
prejudicial abuse of discretion.
Limitations of Authority. Neither the Technical Interpretations Appeals Board nor the
Accessibility Appeals Board shall have authority relative to interpretation of the administrative
portions of this Code, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
Appeals Board Fees. A filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance shall be
paid to the building official whenever a person requests a hearing or a rehearing before the
appeals boards provided for in this section.
All requests to appeal determinations, orders or actions of the building official or to seek
modifications of previous orders of the appeals boards shall be presented in writing.
ll. Article 81 is amended in its entirety to read:
Section 73305 PLAN REVIEW
ARTICLE 81 ELECTRICAL PLAN AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
SECTION. 81-1 Plan Check Requirements.
General. When required by the building official to verify compliance with this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations: plans and, when deemed necessary by the building
official. calculations, and other required data shall be submitted for plan review. The building
official may require plans and calculations to be prepared by an engineer registered by the
State to practice as such. Only after the plans have been approved may the applicant apply
for an electrical permit for such work. The building official may also require such plans be
reviewed by other departments and/or divisions of the City to verify compliance with the laws
and ordinances under their jurisdiction.
Engineer of Record. When it is required that documents be prepared by an engineer, the
building official may require the owner to designate on the permit application an engineer
who shall act as the engineer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner may
designate a substitute engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of the
original engineer of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the
engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal
documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the
design of the building.
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Plan Check Required. Separate Electrical Code plan review is required for any of the
following:
{1) To verify compliance with State energy requirements when such information is not
shown completely on the building plans:
{2) Any installation of any equipment rated at 400 amperes or larger:
{3) Any installation of a subpanel, switchboard or motor control center having a rating of
400 amperes or larger:
{4) Any installation of a motor rated more than 10 HP;
{5) Any installation of a transformer, generator, uninteruptable power supply {UPS), phase
converter, capacitor, rectifier or other separately derived system:
{6) Any installation of a storage batteries;
{7) Any installation of equipment rated above 600V;
{8) All motion picture theaters:
{9) Assembly rooms having an occupant load exceeding 500 occupants;
{ 1 0) All gas stations, repair garages and similar locations classified as Hazardous in Chapter
5 of this Code;
{ 1 1) Spray booths:
{12) Installation of lighting fixtures weighing more than 300 pounds;
{13) Installation of any illuminated sign.
{14) Any installation in a building of Type I-A Type II-A, Type lil-A Type IV or Type V-A fire-
resistive construction where penetrations are required of fire-resistive walls, floors or ceilings.
Plans, calculations, reports or documents for work regulated by this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall bear the seal, signature and number of an electrical
engineer when required by the California Business and Professions Code. A seal and number
shall not be required for work authorized by the said article to be performed by a person not
registered or certified as an engineer or architect.
Information Required on Electrical Plans. Plans shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper
or other material suitable to the building official shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the
nature and scope of the work proposed, and shall show in detail that the proposed
construction will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations.
The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the proposed work and the
name, address and telephone number of the owner and all persons who were involved in
the design and preparation of the plans.
Where the scope of the proposed work involves the following, unless otherwise approved by
the building official, the electrical plans shall indicate the following:
{1) A complete floor plan showing the location of the proposed service and all proposed
subpanels, switchboards, panelboards and/or motor control centers. All required working
space dimensions shall also be indicated where required by the building official:
{2) A complete plan showing the layout, conductor size and insulation type for all
proposed electric wiring in all parts of the building or structure:
{3) A legend of all symbols used and a list of all abbreviations used;
{4) A complete single line diagram with cornplete system grounding, water pipe bonding
and other metal pipe bonding as required by the building official:
{5) The location of all proposed outlet boxes for switches, lights, receptacles and similar
devices in all parts of the building or structure;
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(6) The location, voltage and wattage or ampere rating for each noninductive piece of
equipment;
(7) The location, voltage and wattage or ampere rating for each transformers, capacitor,
ballast, converter, frequency changer and/or similar equipment:
(8) The location, voltage and horsepower rating for all motors, generators and similar
equipment:
(9) The horsepower rating for all disconnects protecting more than one motor or
protecting any piece of HVAC equipment containing more than one motor;
(1 OJ Panel schedules for all proposed subpanels and similar equipment:
( 11) Lighting fixture schedule;
( 12) Any other information requested by the building official.
Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than Group R-3 and Group U
Occupancies shall indicate how required fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where a
penetration will be made for electrical and communication conduits, pipes and similar
systems.
When deemed necessary by the building official, the first sheet of each set of plans shall
indicate the building Type of Construction as defined in the City of Temple City Building Code
and the Electrical Code in effect on the date of plan check submittal.
Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those
portions of the design which are not submitted at the time of the application and which are
to be submitted to the building official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have prior approval of the building official. The engineer
of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal
documents for review by the building official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the engineer of record
who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating
that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and that they have been found
to be in general conformance with the intended design. The deferred submittal items shall
not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the
building official.
Expiration of Plan Check Applications. Plan check applications for which no permit is issued
within one year following the date of application shall expire by limitation and become null
and void. Plans and calculations previously submitted may thereafter be destroyed by the
building official.
When requested in writing by the applicant prior to or not more than 90 days after the
expiration of the plan check application, the building official may extend the time for action
by the applicant. The time for action by the applicant shall not be extended beyond the
effective date of a more current Code. Additional hourly fees for plan review shall also be
paid to the building official for enforcement of any requirements which were subsequently
amended to the Code in effect at the time of application.
Once an application and any extension thereof has expired, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and calculations and pay a new application fee.
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Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, calculations and reports shall be retained by
the building official. Except as required by Section 19850 of the Health and Safety Code, the
building official shall retain such set of the approved plans, calculations and reports for a
period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein.
Section 7306 ELECTRICAL PERMITS
SECTION. 81-2 Electrical Permit Requirements.
Electrical Permit Required. No person shall erect, alter, install, repair, move, improve, remove,
connect or convert, or cause the some to be done, any electrical equipment without first
obtaining on electrical permit from the building official.
The issuance of a permit without first requiring a plan review shall not prevent the building
official from requesting plans deemed necessary to verify that the work performed under said
permit complies with this Code and all relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Work Exempted From Electrical Permit. An Electrical Permit shall not be required for the
following:
(1) Minor repair work such as the replacement of lamps, switches, receptacle devices
and sockets which were previously permitted and inspected under a valid electrical permit;
(2) Connection of portable generators, portable motors, appliances, tools, power outlets
and other portable equipment connected by means of a cord or cable having on
attachment plug to a permanently installed receptacle which. was previously permitted and
inspected under a valid electrical permit;
(3) Repair or replacement of overcurrent devices;
(4) The wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets;
(5) The repair or replacement of ground, slob, floor or roof mounted fixed motors or
appliances of the some type and rating in the some location and which were previously
permitted and inspected under a valid electrical permit. Note: Suspended or wall mounted
equipment may be exempted from electrical permit requirements only after documentation
has been submitted to and reviewed by the building official for adequate seismic
anchorage. Separate building permit(s) may be required;
(6) That portion of electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment
operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy;
(7) That portion of telephone, intercom, sound, alarm, control, communication and/or
signal wiring that is not on integral port of on appliance, and which operates at 30 volts or
less. Note: Separate permit may be required from the Fire Deportment;
(8) Temporary decorative lighting which is not installed for more than 90 days;
(9) The installation of temporary wiring for testing or experimental purposes within suitable
facilities specifically approved by the building official for such use.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of other
lows or ordinances.
Permit Applicant Requirements. A permit shall only be issued to a licensed contractor.
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Exception: A permit may be issued to a HOMEOWNER (See section 80-11 for definition of a
homeowner)
Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefore
in writing on a form furnished by the City for that purpose. Each such application shall:
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
made.
(2) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract, street
address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work.
(3) Be accompanied by plans and calculations as required in Section 81-1.
(4) Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official.
Issuance. The building official shall issue a permit to the applicant for the work described in
the application and plans filed therewith when the building official is satisfied that all of the
following items comply:
( 1) The work described conforms to the requirements of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations.
(2) The fees specified by resolution or ordinance have been paid.
(3) The applicant has obtained a permit pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30600
et seq., if such a permit is required.
The Building Official may refuse to issue a permit for temporary or permanent service when
there is no apparent legally permitted use for the service. In determining whether a proposed
use legally permitted, the Building Official may consider not just the provisions of the Electrical
Code but all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
When the building official issues the permit, the building official shall endorse in writing or
stamp on both sets of plans "REVIEWED FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE ONLY". Such stamped
plans shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the building
official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the Code in effect at the time of
permit issuance regardless of the information presented on the plans. The approval of the
plans shall not be held to permit or to be an approval of any violation of any Federal. State,
County, or City laws or ordinances. The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed to certify
that the site of the described work is safe.
One set of approved plans and reports shall be returned to the applicant to be kept on such
building or work site at all times while the authorized work is in progress.
Permit Validity. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and calculations
shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the
provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. No permit presuming
to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is
lawful.
The issuance of a permit based on plans and calculations shall not prevent the building
official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and calculations or from
preventing building operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
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Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
Code shall expire automatically by limitation and become null and void 180 days after the
dote of the lost required electrical inspection approval by the building official or if work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the issuance dote of such
permit. Before such work con be commenced or recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained.
Supplementary electrical permits shall not expire so long as the associated building permit
remains active.
No permit fees, except for issuance fees. shall be collected provided 1) that no changes hove
been mode or will be made in the original plans and calculations for such work; 2) the Codes
in effect on the dote of the new permit ore the some as for the expired permit; and 3) that
the duration of such failure to commence, suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one and one-half years. Permit fees, in addition to issuance fees, for the remaining work shall
be collected for all permits which do not meet the preceding criteria.
All work to be performed under the new permit must be done in accordance with the Building
Code in effect on the dote of issuance of the new permit.
Permit Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a
permit issued under the provisions of this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and
regulations whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this Code.
The building official may also, in writing, withhold inspections, suspend or revoke a permit
where work is being done in violation of this Code, where work is being done in violation of
the approved plans, where work is being concealed without approval from the building
official or where work is not in accordance with the direction of the building official.
Cancellation of Permit by Applicant. If no portion of the work or construction covered by a
permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this Code, relevant lows,
ordinances, rules and regulations has been commenced, the person to whom such permit
has been issued may deliver such permit to the building official with a request that such permit
be cancelled. Only the person to whom such permit was issued con request cancellation of
a permit. The building official shall thereupon stamp or write on the face of such permit the
words, "Cancelled at the request of the applicant." Thereupon such permit shall be null and
void and of no effect.
Transfer of Permit by Applicant.
(1) No Inspection Performed. When requested in writing by the person to whom the
permit was issued, a permit may be transferred from the person to whom the permit was
issued to a new individual. Fee credit shall be given where deemed appropriate by the
building official and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance or resolution.
(2) One or More Inspection Performed. Permits may be transferred to any individual upon
completion of a new application. Fee credit shall be given where deemed appropriate by
the building official and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance or resolution.
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(3) Permit Duration. Transfer of a permit shall be considered a continuation of the
previous permit when determining the permit duration, and shall not extend the duration of
the existing permit.
SECTION. 81-3 Fees. All plan review and permit fees shall be as adopted by separate
resolution and/or ordinance.
Plan checking fees shall be paid at the time of plan review submittal. Permit fees shall be paid
at the time of permit issuance.
SECTION. 81-4 Permit Refunds. In the event that any person shall have obtained a permit and
no portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced,
and such permit shall have been cancelled as provided for in Section 81-2(i), the permittee
may submit a written request to the building official requesting a refund of permit fees. Permit
fees may be refunded to the permit applicant, but permit issuance fees shall not. The building
official shall satisfy himself or herself as to the right of such applicant to such refund, and each
such refund shall be paid to the permit applicant, provided the request has been submitted
within one year from the date of cancellation or expiration of the permit.
SECTION. 81-5. Plan Check Refunds. No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded,
unless no review has been performed, in which case 90 percent of the plan checking fee
shall be refunded.
Section 7307 INSPECTION
12. Article 82 is amended in its entirety to read:
ARTICLE 82 INSPECTIONS.
SEC. 82-1 General. All new electrical work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and all such work shall remain accessible and exposed for
inspection purposes until approved by the building official. All new electrical work, and such
portions of existing systems as may be affected by new work, or any changes, shall be
inspected by the building official to insure compliance with all the requirements of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
No work shall be approved by the building official which was not completely verified. Partial
or spot inspections shall not be performed by the building official, nor shall partial or spot
inspection be used as a justification for approving any required inspection.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation
of any provision of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. Inspections
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable
for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow
inspection.
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It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to provide access for the inspector to the area of
work. Access may include, but shall not be limited to, ladders, scaffolding, catwalks and lifts.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to maintain a safe access path for the inspector
to the area of work. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to handrails,
guardrails and safety harnesses. All components of the access path shall be securely
anchored in place. The building inspector shall have the right to refuse to make any
inspection in an area which does not have an access path deemed safe for use by said
building inspector. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to make any necessary
improvements to the access path to allow inspection by the building inspector.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to protect all existing construction from damage
caused during inspection. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material damaged during the course
of inspection.
SECTION. 82-2 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work
authorized by a permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The
building official may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working
day before such inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the
option of the building official.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspection required by this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations to provide access to and means for inspection of such
work.
SECTION. 82-3 Special Inspections. Special inspections may be required by the building
official on work involving special hazards or conditions and on work requiring extensive,
unusual or constant inspection. Special inspections, when necessary, shall be accomplished
by the means set forth in the City of Temple City Building Code.
SECTION. 82-4 Required Approvals. No work shall be done beyond the point indicated in
each successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval of the building official.
The building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either
indicate in writing that the work appears to comply as completed, or shall notify the applicant
in writing which portion of the work fails to comply with this Code, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and/or regulations. Any work which does not comply shall be corrected and such work
shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all work when completed and ready for
occupancy.
SECTION. 82-5 Electrical Utility Release. When deemed appropriate by the building official.
electric utilities may be released. Release of electric utility may be done prior to building final
for testing and inspection purposes. The building official shall retain the right to revoke the
release of electric utility for just cause, and may have the utility disconnected at the earliest
availability of the utility purveyor.
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Attempting to occupy prior to issuance of a certificate of completed construction, whether
temporary or final, may be considered as just cause by the building official, and may result in
disconnection of the utilities.
It shall be unlawful to energize or cause or permit to be energized any electrical wiring coming
under the provisions of this Code, until such electrical wiring shall have been inspected and
approved by the building official. Provided, however, that temporary permission may be
given to furnish electric current to, or the use of electric current through any electrical wiring
for a length of time not exceeding 30 days, or other reasonable period if it appears to the
building official that such electrical wiring may be used safely for such purpose, and that
there exists an urgent necessity for such use.
SECTION, 82-6 Authority to Disconnect Electric Utility. The building official is hereby
empowered to disconnect or to order in writing the discontinuance of electric utility service
to buildings, structures or premises, or portions thereof. or wiring, devices or materials installed
without permit or found to be a hazard to life, health and/or property.
The building official shall have the power to disconnect or to order in writing the
discontinuance of electric utility service as a means of preventing, restraining, correcting or
abating any violation of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations
The electrical service shall remain disconnected or electrical utility service shall remain
discontinued until the Code violation has been abated to the satisfaction of the building
official, or until the installation of such wiring devices or materials has been made safe as
directed by the building official; or until a permit has been issued and the work has been
inspected and approved by the building official.
13. Section 83-7 is amended in its entirety to read:
SEC. 83-7 Electrical Testing Certification. Electrical testing certifications intended to meet the
listing and labeling requirements of this Code will be accepted as complying with the
requirements of this Code only when such certifications have been issued by either the City
of Los Angeles or the County of Los Angeles.
n. Section 83-8 is deleted.
o. Article 84 is deleted.
SECTION 7308: Findings of local conditions. The Temple City Council hereby finds,
determines and declares that those certain amendments to the State Electrical Code made
by the County of Los Angeles are appropriate and necessary to meet local conditions existing
in the City of Temple City, and this Council hereby further finds, determines and declares that
each such change is required for the protection of the public safety and is reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
SECTION 7309: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the some as
existing low, the provisions of the City of Temple City Electrical Code shall be considered
continuations of existing low and shall not be considered new enactments.
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SECTION 7310: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the
City of Temple City Electrical Code, duly certified by the City Clerk. shall be kept on file in the
office of the City Clerk for examination and use by the public. Amendments to this code shall
be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages of such code of this code and
one complete file of amendatory ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution
or sole of additional copies of this code shall be mode as directed by the City Council. In
addition, one copy of said City of Temple City Electrical Code may likewise be maintained
by the Director of Development Services for examination and use by the public.
SECTION 7311: Calchlines of sections. The cotchlines of the several sections of this
code printed in boldface type ore intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of
the section and shall not be deemed or token to be titles of such sections: nor as any port of
the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such
sections. including the cotchlines, ore amended or reenacted.
SECTION 7312: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Temple
City City Council hereby declares that it would hove adopted this ordinance and the code
adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof.
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections. sentences, clauses.
phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7313: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance and shall cause a summary of some to be published once in a newspaper of
general circulation within the City of Temple City. And Building Official shall file with the
California Building Standards Commission.
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EXHIBIT D
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7-Chapter 4 (Plumbing Code)
EXHIBIT D
CHAPTER 4
PLUMBING CODE
Section 7400 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 28, PLUMBING CODE ADOPTION
Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and Appendices A.B, D, H, I and J. Title 28, the 2014 Los
Angeles County Plumbing Code, as amended and in effect on or before January 1, 2014,
adopting the 2013 California Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted by reference and mode a
port of the Temple City Municipal Code with the some force and effect as though set out
herein in full, including all of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein
except that those certain sections thereof which ore necessary to meet local conditions as
hereinafter set forth in Chapter 4 of this Code ore hereby repealed, added or amended to
read as set forth therein.
Section 7401 COPIES ON FILE
Not less than one copy of said Title 28 of the Los Angeles County Plumbing Code together
with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of Temple City, has been and is
now filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be remain on file with Building Official. and
shall collectively be known as the City of Temple City Plumbing Code and may be cited as
Title 7, Chapter 4 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
Section 7402 ADMINISTRATION
Los Angeles County Plumbing Code and Appendices A.B, D, H, I and J of Title 28 of the Los
Angeles County Code (the 2014 Los Angeles County Plumbing Code) which adopts by
reference and amends California Code of Regulations Title 24, Port 5 (the 2013 California
Plumbing Code) adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Temple City, ore
hereby amended, deleted or added as follows:
1 . Section 1 00 is deleted.
2. Section 101.1 is amended in its entirety to read:
Section 101.1 TITLE. Title 7 Building Regulations, Chapter 4 of the City of Temple City Municipal
Code shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such,
and will be referred to herein as "these regulations" or "these standards "or "this Code."
3. Section 101.2 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.2 PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this Code is to provide m1n1mum
standards to preserve the public peace, health and safety by regulating the design,
construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of
equipment and appliances as specifically set forth herein. Consistent with this purpose, the
provisions of this Code ore intended and always hove been intended to confer a benefit on
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the community as a whole and are not intended to establish a duty of care toward any
particular person.
The Codes adopted by the City shall not be construed to hold the City or any officer,
employee or agent thereof responsible for any damage to persons or property by reason of
any inspection authorized herein or by reason of the issuance or non-issuance of any permit
authorized herein, and/or for any action or omission in connection with the application
and/or enforcement of this Code. By adopting the provisions of this Code, the City does not
intend to impose on itself, its employees or agents any mandatory duties of care toward
persons and property within its jurisdiction so as to provide a basis of civil liability for damages.
This section is declaratory of existing law and is not to be construed as suggesting that such
was not the purpose and intent of previous Code adoptions.
4. Section 101.3 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.3 SCOPE. The provisions of this Code shall apply to the erection, alteration,
installation, repair, movement. improvement. removal connection or conversion of any
plumbing equipment and/or appliances or any other plumbing work regulated by this Code
within the City.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code specify different materials,
methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there
is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific
requirement shall be applicable.
In the event any differences in requirements exist between the accessibility requirements of
this Code and the accessibility requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24
(also referred to as the California Building Standards Code), then the California Code of
Regulations shall govern.
Where the requirements of this Code conflict with the requirements of Mechanical Code of
the City of Temple City, this Code shall prevail.
5. Section 101.4 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.4 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
101.4.1 Compliance with Codes. It shall be unlawful for a person to erect, alter, install, repair,
move, improve, remove, connect or convert, or cause the same to be done, contrary to, or
in violation of, any of the provisions of this Code.
101.4.2 Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person to own, use, occupy or maintain any
equipment or appliance, or cause the same to be done, contrary to, or in violation of, any of
the provisions of this Code.
101.4.3 Penally. Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be guilty of a separate offense
for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions
of this Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction of any such violation
such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not
more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The provisions of this section
are in addition to and independent of any other sanctions, penalties or costs which are or
may be imposed for a violation of any of the provisions of this Code.
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101.4.4 Work without Permit. Whenever any work has been commenced without a permit as
required by the provisions of Section 103.1, 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 as specified by ordinance or resolution.
The payment of the investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all
other provisions of this Code or from any penalty prescribed by law.
101.4.5 Noncompliance Fee. If the building official, in the course of enforcing the provisions
of this Code or any State law, issues an order to a person and that person fails to comply with
the order within 15 days following the due date for compliance stated in the order, including
any extensions thereof, then the building official shall have the authority to collect a
noncompliance fee.
The noncompliance fee shall not be imposed unless the order states that a failure to comply
within 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.
6. Section 101.5 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.5 ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
101.5.1 Building Division. There is hereby established a division in the Community
Development Department to be known and designated as the Building Division.
101.5.2 Powers And Duties of the building official
1 01.5.2.1 General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce all the
provisions of this Code, relevant laws. ordinances, rules and regulations; and to make all
inspections pursuant to the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations. For such purposes, the building official shall have the powers of a law
enforcement officer.
The building official shall have the power to render interpretations of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations: and to adopt and enforce rules and supplemental
regulations in order to clarify the application of the provisions. Such interpretations, rules and
regulations shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of this Code.
1 01.5.2.2 The building official is authorized to make and enforce such guidelines and policies
for the safeguarding of life, limb. health or property as may be necessary from time to time to
carry out the purpose of this Code.
101.5.2.3 Deputies. With the approval of the City Council. the building official may appoint
such number of officers, inspectors and assistants, and other employees as shall be authorized
from time to time. The building official may deputize such employees as may be necessary
to carry out the functions of the Building Division.
1 01.5.2.4 Right of entry
1 01.5.2.4.1 Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions
of or perform any duty imposed by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and/or
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regulations, or whenever the building official or an authorized representative has reasonable
cause to believe that there exists in any building, structure or upon any premises any condition
which makes such building, structure or premises hazardous, unsafe or dangerous for any
reason specified in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, the building
official or an authorized representative is hereby authorized to enter such premises at any
reasonable time and to inspect the same and perform any duty imposed upon the building
official by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, provided that ( l) if such
premises is occupied, the building official shall first present proper credentials to the occupant
and request entry explaining the reasons therefore and (2) if such premises is unoccupied,
the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other persons
having charge or control of the premises and request entry, explaining the reasons therefore.
If such entry cannot be obtained because the owner or other person having charge or
control of the premises cannot be found after due diligence or if entry is refused, the building
official or an authorized representative shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law
to secure lawful entry and inspect the premises.
1 01.5.2.4.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the building official or an authorized
representative has reasonable cause to believe that the building, structure or premises is so
hazardous, unsafe or dangerous as to require immediate inspection to safeguard the public
health or safety, the building official shall have the right to immediately enter and inspect
such premises and may use any reasonable means required to effect such entry and make
such inspection, whether such premises is occupied or unoccupied and whether or not
permission to inspect has been obtained. If the premises are occupied, the building official
shall first present credentials to the occupant and demand entry, explaining the reasons
therefore and the purpose of the inspection.
1 01.5.2.4.3 No person shall fail or refuse, after proper demand has been made upon such
person as provided in this section, to promptly permit the building official or an authorized
representative to make any inspection provided for by Section 101.5.2.4.2. Any person
violating this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the same penalties
prescribed in Section l 0 l .4.3.
101.5.3 Stop Work Orders. Whenever any plumbing work is being done contrary to the
provisions of this Code, or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the
enforcement of this Code, the building official may order the work stopped by notice in
writing served on any persons engaged in the doing or causing such work to be done, and
any such persons shall forthwith stop such work until authorized by the building official to
proceed with the work.
101.5.4 Use violations. Whenever any equipment or appliance or portion thereof is being used
contrary to the provisions of this Code, the building official may order such use discontinued.
Such person shall immediately discontinue the use. The use shall remain discontinued until the
noncomplying condition has been corrected, and inspection and approval has been
obtained from the building official. Permits shall be issued where required by this Code.
101.5.5 Liability. The liability and indemnification of the building official and any subordinates
are governed by the provisions of Division 3.6 of Title I of the Government Code.
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101.5.6 Existing Equipment. Appliances and Fixtures. Existing equipment, appliances and/or
fixtures lawfully installed prior to the effective dote of this Code may hove their existing use,
maintenance or repair continued if the use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the
original design and location and is not a hazard to life, health, or property.
101.5.7 Dangerous Construction, Equipment, Appliances and Fixtures. Whenever it is brought
to the attention of the building official that any construction, equipment, appliances and/or
fixtures regulated by this Code is dangerous, unsafe, or a menace to life, health or property
or is in violation of this Code, the building official shall hove the authority to make on
investigation. The building official shall hove the authority to order any person, firm or
corporation using or maintaining any such condition or responsible for the use or
maintenance thereof to discontinue the use of or maintenance thereof or to repair, alter
change remove or demolish some, as he, in his/her discretion may consider necessary for the
protection of life, health or property.
101.5.8 Modifications. Whenever there ore practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this Code, the building official may grant modifications for individual cases,
provided the building official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict
letter of this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations impractical and that the
modification is in conformity with the spirit and purpose of this Code, relevant lows,
ordinances, rules and regulations and that such modification does not lessen any fire
protection or other life safety related requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The
details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the
City.
A written application for the granting of such modifications shall be submitted together with
a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
1 01.5. 9 Alternate materials and methods of construction. The provisions of this Code, relevant
lows, ordinances, rules and regulations ore not intended to prevent the use of any material
or method of construction not specifically prescribed by this Code, provided any such
alternate has been approved.
The building official may approve any such alternate, provided that he or she finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and finds that the material, method or work offered is, for the
purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this Code, relevant lows,
ordinances, rules and regulations in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability,
safety and sanitation.
The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate
any claims that may be mode regarding its use.
A written application for use of on alternate material or method of construction shall be
submitted together with a filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance.
101.5.1 0. Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of
this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and/or regulations or evidence that any
equipment, appliance, material or any construction does not conform to the requirements
of this Code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternate materials or methods of
construction, the building official may require tests as proof of compliance to be made by on
approved agency at the expense of the owner or the owner's agent.
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Test methods shall be as specified by this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations for the material in question. If there are no appropriate test methods specified in
this Code, the building official shall determine the test procedure.
101.5.11 Cooperation of other officials. The building official may request, and shall receive, so
far as may be necessary in the discharge of his or her duties, the assistance and cooperation
of other officials of the City.
101.5.12 Service. Whenever this chapter requires a notice to be served by personal service or
by registered or certified mail. it shall be deemed a reasonable effort has been made to serve
such notice when registered or certified letters have been mailed to the address of the
interested party(s) as shown on the official record and on the record of the County Assessor.
When an address is not so listed or contact cannot be made at the listed address, the service
shall be by posting a copy of the notice on the building or structure or at the premises.
7. Section 101.7 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.7 AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCES
Whenever any reference is made to any other ordinance, such reference shall be deemed
to include all future amendments thereto.
8. Section 101.8 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.8 VALIDITY
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section,
clause or phrase thereof. irrespective of the fact that any one of more sections, sentences,
clauses and phrases are declared invalid.
Section 7403 APEALS BOARDS
9. Section 101.9 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 101.9 APPEALS BOARDS
101.9.1 Technical Interpretations Appeals Board. When a request for an alternate material
has been proposed by an applicant and denied by the building official. the applicant may
appeal the building official's decision to the Technical Interpretations Appeals Board no later
than 60 days from the date of the action being appealed from ..
The board shall consist of five members who are qualified by experience and training to pass
upon matters pertaining to plumbing construction. Two members shall be practicing
plumbing engineers: two shall be competent plumbing contractors, one a lawyer, each of
whom shall have had at least 10 years experience in plumbing design and/or construction or
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as a lawyer. The building official shall be an ex officio member and shall act as secretary to
the board. The members of the board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and
shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for
conducting its investigations. The board shall establish that the approval for alternate
materials and the modifications granted for individual cases are in conformity with the intent
and purpose of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and that such
alternate material. modification or method of work offered is at least the equivalent of that
prescribed in this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations in quality, strength,
effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, safety and sanitation and does not lessen any fire-
protection requirements or any degree of structural integrity. The board shall document all
decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the applicant,
and the board may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent
therewith.
101.9.2 Accessibility Appeals Board. In order to conduct the hearings on written appeals
regarding action taken by the building official concerning accessibility and to ratify certain
exempting actions of the building official in enforcing the accessibility requirements of the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24 (also know as the California Building Standards Code),
and to serve as an advisor to the building official on disabled access matters; there shall be
an accessibility appeals board consisting of five members. Two members of the appeals
board shall be physically disabled persons, two members shall be persons experienced in
construction, and one member shall be a public member. The building official shall be an ex
officio member and shall act as secretary to the board. The members of the accessibility
appeals board shall be appointed by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure.
The board shall adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its actions. The board
shall establish that the access matter under review is in conformity with the intent and purpose
of California Code of Regulations, Title 24, and this Code. The board shall document all
decisions and findings in writing to the building official with a duplicate copy to the applicant,
and the board may recommend to the City Council such new legislation as is consistent
therewith.
The appeals board may approve or disapprove interpretations and enforcement actions
taken by the building official. All such approvals or disapprovals for privately funded
construction shall be final and conclusive as to the building official in the absence of fraud or
prejudicial abuse of discretion.
101.9.3 Limitations of Authority. Neither the Technical Interpretations Appeals Board nor the
Accessibility Appeals Board shall have authority relative to interpretation of the administrative
portions of this Code, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this Code.
101.9.4 Appeals Board Fees. A filing fee established by separate fee resolution or ordinance
shall be paid to the building official whenever a person requests a hearing or a rehearing
before the appeals boards provided for in this section.
All requests to appeal determinations, orders or actions of the building official, or to seek
modifications of previous orders of the appeals boards shall be presented in writing.
Section 7405 PLAN REVIEW
10. Subsection 101.10 is deleted.
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1 1. Section 1 02 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 102 PLUMBING PLAN REQUIREMENTS
102.1 General. When required by the building official to verify compliance with this Code,
relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations; plans and, when deemed necessary by the
building official. calculations, and other required data shall be submitted for plan review. The
building official may require plans and calculations to be prepared by on engineer registered
by the State to practice as such. Only after the plans have been approved may the applicant
apply for a plumbing permit for such work. The building official may also require such plans
be reviewed by other departments and/or divisions of the City to verify compliance with the
laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction.
Separate Plumbing Code plan review is required for any of the following:
(a) For any restaurant which requires a grease trap or a grease interceptor;
(b) Any facility which requires a sand/grease clarifier;
(c) Plumbing Systems with more than 216 waste fixture units;
(d) Potable water supply piping required to be 2" or larger;
(e) Fuel gas piping required to be 2" or larger;
(f) Fuel gas piping containing medium-or high-pressure gas;
(g) Combination waste and vent systems;
(h) Plumbing fixtures located below the next upstream manhole or below the sewer main;
(i) Chemical waste systems;
(j) Rainwater system employing a sump pump;
(k) Grey water systems;
(I) Any type of sewer ejection system or lift station;
(m) Any installation in a building of Type I-A Type II-A Type Ill-A Type IV or Type V-A fire-
resistive construction where penetrations ore required of fire-resistive walls, floors or ceilings.
Plans, calculations, reports or documents for work regulated by this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall bear the seal, signature and number of a plumbing
engineer when required by the California Business and Professions Code. A seal and number
shall not be required for work authorized by the said article to be performed by a person not
registered or certified as on engineer or architect.
102.2 Engineer of Record. When it is required that documents be prepared by an engineer,
the building official may require the owner to designate on the permit application an
engineer who shall oct as the engineer of record. If the circumstances require, the owner
may designate a substitute engineer of record who shall perform all of the duties required of
the original engineer of record. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if
the engineer of record is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The engineer of record shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all submittal
documents prepared by others, including deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the
design of the building.
102.3 Information Required on Plumbing plans. Plans shall be drown to scale upon substantial
paper or other material suitable to the building official shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate
the nature and scope of the work proposed, and shall show in detail that the proposed
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construction will conform to the provisions of this Code and all relevant lows, ordinances, rules
and regulations.
The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the street address of the proposed work and the
nome, address and telephone number of the owner and all persons who were involved in
the design and preparation of the plans.
Where the scope of the proposed work involves the following, unless otherwise approved by
the building official. the plumbing plans shall indicate the following:
(a) A complete floor plan showing the location of all proposed plumbing fixtures;
(b) A complete plan showing the layout, diameter and material of all proposed piping;
(c) A legend of all symbols used and a list of all abbreviations used;
(d) Any other information requested by the building official.
Plans for buildings more than two stories in height of other than Group R-3 and Group U
Occupancies shall indicate how required fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where a
penetration will be mode for plumbing piping and similar systems.
When deemed necessary by the building official. the first sheet of each set of plans shall
indicate the building Type of Construction as defined in the City of Temple City Building Code
and the Plumbing Code in effect on the dote of plan check submittal.
102.4 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals ore defined as
those portions of the design which ore not submitted at the time of the application and which
ore to be submitted to the building official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall hove prior approval of the building official. The engineer
of record shall list the deferred submittals on the plans and shall submit the deferred submittal
documents for review by the building official.
Submittal documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the engineer of record
who shall review them and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating
that the deferred submittal documents hove been reviewed and that they hove been found
to be in general conformance with the intended design. The deferred submittal items shall
not be installed until their design and submittal documents have been approved by the
building official.
102.5 Expiration of Plan Check Applications. Plan check applications for which no permit is
issued within one year following the dote of application shall expire by limitation and become
null and void. Plans and calculations previously submitted may thereafter be destroyed by
the building official.
When requested in writing by the applicant prior to or not more than 90 days after the
expiration of the plan check application, the building official may extend the time for action
by the applicant. The time for action by the applicant shall not be extended beyond the
effective dote of a more current Code. Additional hourly fees for plan review shall also be
paid to the building official for enforcement of any requirements which were subsequently
amended to the Code in effect at the time of application.
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Once an application and any extension thereof has expired, the applicant shall resubmit
plans and calculations and pay a new application fee.
102.6 Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, calculations and reports shall be retained
by the building official. Except as required by Section 19850 of the Health and Safety Code,
the building official shall retain such set of the approved plans, calculations and reports for a
period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the work covered therein.
Section 7406 PLUMBING PERMITS
12. Section 103 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 103 PLUMBING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
103.1 Plumbing permit Required. No person shall erect, alter, install, repair, move, improve,
remove, connect or convert, or cause the same to be done, to any plumbing equipment or
fixtures without first obtaining a plumbing permit from the building official. A Plumbing Permit
is required for any installation, alteration, reconstruction or repair of any plumbing (including
fixtures, traps, tailpieces and valves), drainage piping, vent piping, waste piping, soil piping,
water piping (potable or non potable but which is connected to a potable water source) or
gas piping located within or on any building, structure or premises.
Exceptions:
(a) Clearing of stoppages and stopping of leaks which do not involve the replacement
of any plumbing (including fixtures, traps, tailpieces and valves), drainage piping, vent piping,
waste piping, soil piping, water piping or gas piping.
(b) Change of residential plumbing fixtures which do not involve the replacement of the
existing waste and vent piping excluding the trap, to include, residential toilets, residential
bathroom hand sinks, bathtub and residential kitchen sinks.
(c) Connection of any appliance approved for and intended to be connected by flexible
gas piping to a gas shutoff valve which was previously permitted and inspected under a valid
Plumbing permit.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this Code shall not be deemed to grant
authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of other
laws or ordinances.
The issuance of a permit without first requiring a plan review shall not prevent the building
official from requesting plans deemed necessary to verify that the work performed under said
permit complies with this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
103.2 Permit Applicant Requirements. A permit shall only be issued to a licensed contractor.
Exception: A permit may be issued to a HOMEOWNER (see section 210 for definition of a
homeowner)
103.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application
therefore in writing on a form furnished by the City for that purpose. Each such application
shall:
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(a) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is
made.
(b) Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by lot, block, tract, street
address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed
building or work.
(c) Be accompanied by plans and calculations as required in Section 102.
(d) Give such other information as reasonably may be required by the building official.
1 03.41ssuance. The building official shall issue a permit to the applicant for the work described
in the application and plans filed therewith when the building official is satisfied that all of the
following items comply:
(a) The work described conforms to the requirements of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations.
(b) The fees specified by resolution or ordinance hove been paid.
(c) The applicant has obtained a permit pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 30600
et seq., if such a permit is required.
When the building official issues the permit, the building official shall endorse in writing or
stamp on both sets of plans "REVIEWED FOR SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE ONLY". Such stomped
plans shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the building
official, and all work shall be done in accordance with the Code in effect at the time of
permit issuance regardless of the information presented on the plans. The approval of the
plans shall not be held to permit or to be on approval of any violation of any Federal. State,
County, or City lows or ordinances. The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed to certify
that the site of the described work is safe.
One set of approved plans and reports shall be returned to the applicant to be kept on such
building or work site at all times while the authorized work is in progress.
103.5 Permit Validity. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
calculations shall not be construed to be a permit for, or on approval of, any violation of any
of the provisions of this Code, relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations. No permit
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant lows,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it
authorizes is lawful.
The issuance of a permit based on plans and calculations shall not prevent the building
official from thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans and calculations or from
preventing building operations being carried on there under when in violation of this Code,
relevant lows, ordinances, rules and regulations.
103.6 Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of
this Code shall expire automatically by limitation and become null and void 180 days after
the dote of the lost required plumbing inspection approval by the building official or if work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within one year from the issuance dote of such
permit. Before such work con be commenced or recommenced, a new permit shall be first
obtained.
Supplementary plumbing permits shall not expire so long as the associated building permit
remains active.
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No permit fees, except for issuance fees, shall be collected provided 1) that no changes have
been made or will be made in the original plans and calculations for such work; 2) the Codes
in effect on the date of the new permit are the same as for the expired permit; and 3) that
the duration of such failure to commence, suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one and one-half years. Permit fees, in addition to issuance fees, for the remaining work shall
be collected for all permits which do not meet the preceding criteria.
All work to be performed under the new permit must be done in accordance with the Building
Code in effect on the date of issuance of the new permit.
103.7 Permit Suspension or Revocation. The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke
a permit issued under the provisions of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules and
regulations whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information
supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this Code.
The building official may also, in writing, withhold inspections, suspend or revoke a permit
where work is being done in violation of this Code, where work is being done in violation of
the approved plans, where work is being concealed without approval from the building
official or where work is not in accordance with the direction of the building official.
103.8 Cancellation of Permit by Applicant. If no portion of the work or construction covered
by a permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations has been commenced, the person to whom such permit
has been issued may deliver such permit to the building official with a request that such permit
be cancelled. Only the person to whom such permit was issued can request cancellation of
a permit. The building official shall thereupon stamp or write on the face of such permit the
words, "Cancelled at the request of the applicant." Thereupon such permit shall be null and
void and of no effect.
1 03.9 Transfer of Permit by Applicant.
103.9.1 No Inspection Performed. When requested in writing by the person to whom the permit
was issued, a permit may be transferred from the person to whom the permit was issued to a
new individual. Fee credit shall be given where deemed appropriate by the building official
and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance or resolution.
103.9.2 One or More Inspection Performed. Permits may be transferred to any individual upon
completion of a new application. Fee credit shall be given where deemed appropriate by
the building official and new fees shall be paid as required by ordinance or resolution.
103.9.3 Permit Duration. Transfer of a permit shall be considered a continuation of the previous
permit when determining the permit duration, and shall not extend the duration of the existing
permit.
Section 7407 INSPECTIONS
Section 104 is amended in its entirety to read:
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SECTION 104 INSPECTIONS
104.1 General. All new plumbing work for which a permit is required shall be subject to
inspection by the building official and all such work shall remain accessible and exposed for
inspection purposes until approved by the building official. All new plumbing work, and such
portions of existing systems as may be affected by new work, or any changes, shall be
inspected by the building official to insure compliance with all the requirements of this Code,
relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
No work shall be approved by the building official which was not completely verified. Partial
or spot inspections shall not be performed by the building official, nor shall partial or spot
inspection be used as a justification for approving any required inspection.
Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation
of any provision of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations. Inspections
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code, relevant laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations shall not be valid.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and
exposed for inspection purposes. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable
for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow
inspection.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to provide access for the inspector to the area of
work. Access may include, but shall not be limited to, ladders, scaffolding, catwalks and lifts.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to maintain a safe access path for the inspector
to the area of work. Safety precautions may include, but shall not be limited to handrails,
guardrails and safety harnesses. All components of the access path shall be securely
anchored in place. The building inspector shall have the right to refuse to make any
inspection in an area which does not have an access path deemed safe for use by said
building inspector. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to make any necessary
improvements to the access path to allow inspection by the building inspector.
It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to protect all existing construction from damage
caused during inspection. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for
expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material damaged during the course
of inspection.
104.2 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of the person doing the work authorized by a
permit to notify the building official that such work is ready for inspection. The building official
may require that every request for inspection be filed at least one working day before such
inspection is desired. Such request may be in writing or by telephone at the option of the
building official.
It shall be the duty of the person requesting any inspection required by this Code, relevant
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations to provide access to and means for inspection of such
work.
104.3 Special Inspections. Special inspections may be required by the building official on work
involving special hazards or conditions and on work requiring extensive, unusual or constant
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inspection. Special inspections, when necessary, shall be accomplished by the means set
forth in the City of Temple City Building Code.
104.4 Required Approvals. No work shall be done beyond the point indicated in each
successive inspection without first obtaining the written approval of the building official. The
building official, upon notification, shall make the requested inspections and shall either
indicate in writing that the work appears to comply as completed, or shall notify the applicant
in writing which portion of the work fails to comply with this Code, relevant laws, ordinances,
rules and/or regulations. Any work which does not comply shall be corrected and such work
shall not be covered or concealed until authorized by the building official.
There shall be a final inspection and approval of all work when completed and ready for
occupancy.
104.5 Testing of Systems. All plumbing systems shall be tested and approved as required by
this Code and all testing shall be conducted in the presence of the building official. Joints
and connections in the systems shall be gaslight and watertight for the pressures required by
test.
In cases where it would be impractical to provide the aforementioned water or air tests, or
for minor installations and repairs. the building official may make such inspection as deemed
advisable in order to be assured that the work has been performed in accordance with the
intent of this Code.
Protectively coated pipe shall be inspected and repaired in accordance with IAPMO
Installation Standard IS-13, listed in Table 14-1.
104.6 Gas Utility Release. When deemed appropriate by the building official, gas utility may
be released. Release of gas utility may be done prior to building final for testing and
inspection purposes. The building official shall retain the right to revoke the release of gas
utility for just cause, and may have the gas utility disconnected at the earliest availability of
the utility provider.
Attempting to occupy prior to issuance of a certificate of completed construction, whether
temporary or final, may be considered as just cause by the building official. and may result in
disconnection of the utilities.
104.7 Authority to Disconnect Gas Utility. The building official is hereby empowered to
disconnect or to order in writing the discontinuance of gas utility service to buildings,
structures, premises, appliances, devices or materials installed without permit or found to be
a hazard to life, health and/or property.
The building official shall have the power to disconnect or to order in writing the
discontinuance of gas utility service as a means of preventing, restraining, correcting or
abating any violation of this Code, relevant laws, ordinances, rules or regulations
The gas service shall remain disconnected or gas utility service shall remain discontinued until
the Code violation has been abated to the satisfaction of the building official. or until the
installation of such appliances, devices or materials has been made safe as directed by the
building official; or until a permit has been issued and the work has been inspected and
approved by the building official.
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Section 7408 FEES
13. Section 105 is amended in its entirety to read:
SECTION 105 FEES AND REFUNDS
105.1 Fees. All plan review and permit fees shall be as adopted by separate resolution and/or
ordinance.
Plan checking fees shall be paid at the time of plan review submittal. Permit fees shall be paid
at the time of permit issuance.
105.2 Permit Refunds. In the event that any person shall have obtained a permit and no
portion of the work or construction covered by such permit shall have been commenced,
and such permit shall have been cancelled as provided for in Section 1 03.8, the permittee
may submit a written request to the building official requesting a refund of permit fees. Permit
fees may be refunded to the permit applicant, but permit issuance fees shall not. The building
official shall satisfy himself or herself as to the right of such applicant to such refund, and each
such refund shall be paid to the permit applicant, provided the request has been submitted
within one year from the date of cancellation or expiration of the permit.
105.3 Plan Check Refunds. No portion of the plan checking fee shall be refunded, unless no
review has been performed, in which case 90 percent of the plan checking fee shall be
refunded.
Section 7409 -DEFINITIONS
14. In addition to the definitions specified in sections 204, 205, 21 0 and 216, the following
certain terms, phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in
this section. Terms, phrases and words used in the masculine gender include the
feminine and the feminine the masculine.
In the event of conflicts between these definitions and definitions that appear elsewhere in
this Code, these definitions shall govern and be applicable.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS shall rnean the City of Temple City City Council.
BUILDING DIVISION or BUILDING DEPARTMENT shall mean the Building Division of the City
Development Services Department.
BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the Director of Community Development Department or other
designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of this Code, or the
director's duly authorized representative.
CHIEF PLUMBING INSPECTOR shall mean the building official.
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HOMEOWNER is the owner, or for the purposes of a permit, the tenant of a single-family
residence, including common accessory and minor poultry, animal or agricultural buildings
where there is not more than one dwelling unit on the property.
NONINSPECTED WORK shall mean any erection, alteration, installation, repair, movement,
improvement, removal, connection or conversion of any plumbing equipment, appliances
and/or fixtures or any other plumbing work regulated by this Code within the City without first
obtaining inspection by and approval of the building official.
15. Section 1207 is deleted.
SECTION 7410: Findings of local conditions. The Temple City Council hereby finds, determines
and declares that those certain amendments to the State Residential Code made by the
County of Los Angeles are appropriate and necessary to meet local conditions existing in the
City of Temple City, and this Council hereby further finds, determines and declares that each
such change is required for the protection of the public safety and is reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geological conditions.
SECTION 7411: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the same as
existing law, the provisions of the City of Temple City Building Code shall be considered
continuations of existing law and shall not be considered new enactments.
SECTION 7412 Residential Code, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the
office of the City Clerk for examination and use by the public. Amendments to this code shall
be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages of such code of this code and
one complete file of amendatory ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution
or sale of additional copies of this code shall be made as directed by the City Council. In
addition, one copy of said City of Temple City Residential Code may likewise be maintained
by the Director of Development Services for examination and use by the public.
SECTION 7413: Calchlines of sections. The catchlines of the several sections of this
code printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of
the section and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections; nor as any part of
the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such
sections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted.
SECTION 7414: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Temple
City ouncil hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and the code
adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof.
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7415: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance and shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of
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general circulation within the City of Temple City. And Building Official shall file with the
California Building Standards Commission.
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EXHIBIT E
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7 -Chapter 5 (Residential Code)
EXHIBIT E
CHAPTER 5
RESIDENTIAL CODE
Section 7500 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE TITLE 30, RESIDENTIAL CODE ADOPTION
Chapters 1 through 1 0, 44 and Appendix H of Title 30, Los Angeles County Residential Code,
as amended and in effect on or before January l, 2014, adopting the 2014 California
Residential Code, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the Temple City
Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all
of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except that those certain
sections thereof which are necessary to meet local conditions as hereinafter set forth in
Chapter 5 of this Code are hereby repealed, added or amended to read as set forth therein.
Section 7501 PLUMBING CODE SECTIONS MODIFIED
Not less than one copy of said Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Residential Code together
with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of Temple City, has been and is
now filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be remain on file with Building Official, and
shall collectively be known as the City of Temple City Residential Code and may be cited as
Chapter 5 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
Section 7502 ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1 and 3 of Title 30 of the Los Angeles County Code (the Los Angeles County
Residential Code), which adopts by reference and amends California Code of Regulations
Title 24, Part 2.5 (the 2013 California Residential Code) adopted by reference as the
Residential Code of the City of Temple City, are hereby amended, deleted or added as
follows:
1. Section RJOO is amended in its entirety to read:
Sections 102 through 119 of Chapter 1, Section 1207 of Chapter 12, Chapters 33, 34, 67, 98,
99 and Appendix J of Title 7, Chapter 1 of the City of Temple City Code adopted by
reference, amended and incorporated into this Chapter shall be known as Sections 102
through 119 of Chapterl, Section 1207 of Chapter 12, Chapters 33, 34, 67, 98, 99 and
Appendix J of the Residential Code For One and Two Family Dwellings of the City of Temple
City, may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as this Code.
2. Section Rl01.1 is amended in its entirety to read:
101.1 Title. Title 7 Building Regulations, Chapter 5 of the City of Temple City Municipal Code
shall be known as the Residential Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such, and
will be referred to herein as "these regulations" or "these building standards "or "this Code."
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3. Section R313 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with section 903 of the Chapter 9
(Section 903 of Chapter 9 of Temple City Building Code) of the Title 7 of the City of
Temple City Municipal Code as adopted and amended by the City
SECTION 7503: Findings of local conditions. The Temple City Council hereby finds, determines
and declares that those certain amendments to the State Residential Code made by the
County of Los Angeles are appropriate and necessary to meet local conditions existing in the
City of Temple City, and this Council hereby further finds, determines and declares that each
such change is required for the protection of the public safety and is reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geological conditions.
SECTION 7504: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the same as
existing law, the provisions of the City of Temple City Building Code shall be considered
continuations of existing law and shall not be considered new enactments.
SECTION 7505: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the
City of Temple City Residential Code, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in
the office of the City Clerk for examination and use by the public. Amendments to this code
shall be noted by ordinance number on the appropriate pages of such code of this code
and one complete file of amendatory ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be
maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. Distribution
or sale of additional copies of this code shall be made as directed by the City Council. In
addition, one copy of said City of Temple City Residential Code may likewise be maintained
by the Director of Community Development for examination and use by the public.
SECTION 7506: Catchlines of sections. The catchlines of the several sections of this
code printed in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of
the section and shall not be deemed or taken to be titles of such sections; nor as any part of
the section, nor, unless expressly so provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such
sections, including the catchlines, are amended or reenacted.
SECTION 7507: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause,
phrase or portion of this ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held
to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Temple
City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and the code
adopted thereby and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof.
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses,
phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7508: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this ordinance and shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of
general circulation within the City of Temple City. And Building Official shall file with the
California Building Standards Commission.
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EXHIBIT F
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7-Chapter 6 (Green Building Standards Code)
EXHIBIT F
CHAPTER 6
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Section 7600 LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, TITLE 31, GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Title 31, the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code, as amended and in effect on or before
January 1, 2014, adopting the 2014 California Residential Code, is hereby adopted by reference and
made a part of the Temple City Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein
in full, including all ofthe regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except that
those certain sections thereof which are necessary to meet local conditions as hereinafter set forth in
Chapter 6 of this Code are hereby repealed, added or amended to read as set forth therein.
Section 7601 COPIES ON FILE
Not less than one copy of said Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards Code
together with any and all amendments thereto proposed by the City of Temple City, has been and is
now filed in the office of the City Clerk and shall be remain on file with Building Official, and shall
collectively be known as the City ofTemple City Green Building Standards Code and may be cited as
Chapter 6 of the Temple City Municipal Code.
Section 7602 ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 1 of Title 31 of the Los Angeles County Code (the Los Angeles County Green Building Standards
Code), which adopts by reference and amends California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11 (the 2013
California Green Building Standards Code) adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code
of the City of Temple City, are hereby amended, deleted or added as follows:
1. Section 101 is amended in its entirety to read:
Sections 102 through 119 of Chapter 1, of Title 7 of the City ofTemple City Code adopted by reference,
amended and incorporated into this Chapter and shall be known as Sections 102 through 119 of Chapter
6, Title 7 of the City of Temple City, and may be cited as such, and will be referred to herein as this Code.
2. Section R101.1 is amended in its entirety to read:
101.1 Title. Title 7 Building Regulations, Chapter 6 of the City ofTemple City Municipal Code shall be
known as the Residential Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such, and will be referred to
herein as "these regulations" or "these building standards "or "this Code."
SECTION 7603: Findings of local conditions. The Temple City City Council hereby finds, determines and
declares that those certain amendments to the State Residential Code made by the County of Los
Angeles are appropriate and necessary to meet local conditions existing in the City of Temple City, and
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this Council hereby further finds, determines and declares that each such change is required for the
protection of the public safety and is reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological
conditions.
SECTION 7604: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the same as existing law, the
provisions of the City of Temple City Building Code shall be considered continuations of existing law and
shall not be considered new enactments.
SECTION 7605: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the City of
Temple City Residential Code, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the office of the City
Clerk for examination and use by the public. Amendments to this code shall be noted by ordinance
number on the appropriate pages of such code ofthis code and one complete file of amendatory
ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public. Distribution or sale of additional copies of this code shall be made as
directed by the City Council. In addition, one copy of said City ofTemple City Residential Code may
likewise be maintained by the Director of Community Development for examination and use by the
public.
SECTION 7606: Catch lines of sections. The catch lines of the several sections of this code printed in
boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and shall not be
deemed or taken to be titles of such sections; nor as any part of the section, nor, unless expressly so
provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections, including the catchlines, are amended or
reenacted.
SECTION 7607: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion ofthis ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Temple City Council hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and the code adopted thereby and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
SECTION 7608: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption ofthis
ordinance and shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City of Temple City. And Building Official shall file with the California Building
Standards Commission.
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EXHIBIT G
Temple City Municipal Code
Title 7-Chapter 7 (Swimming Pool and Spa Code)
EXHIBITG
CHAPTER 7
SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Section 7700 2012 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE ADOPTION
2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, is hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the
Temple City Municipal Code with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full, including all
of the regulations, revisions, conditions and terms contained therein except that those certain sections
thereof which are necessary to meet local conditions as hereinafter set forth in this Code to read as set
forth herein.
Section 7700 COPIES ON FILE
Not less than one copy of said 2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code together with any and all
amendments thereto proposed by the City of Temple City, has been and is now filed in the office of the
Development Services and shall be remain on file with Building Official, and shall collectively be known as
the City ofTemple City Swimming Pool and Spa Code and may be cited as Title 7, Chapter 7 of the Temple
City Municipal Code.
Section 7702 ADMINISTRATION
2012 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) is adopted by reference as the Swimming Pool
and Spa Code of the City ofT em pie City, are hereby amended, deleted or added as follows:
1. Chapter 1 is added in its entirety:
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration:
100 Reference to Building Code. Sections 102 through 119 of Chapter 1, Chapters 33, 99 and Appendix J
of Title 7, Chapter 1 of the City of Temple City Code adopted by reference, amended and incorporated
into this Chapter7 shall be known as Sections 102 through 119 of Chapter 1, Chapters 33,99 and Appendix
J of the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such, and will be referred
to herein as this Code.
101.1 Title. Title 7 Building and Regulations, Chapter 7 of the City ofTemple City Municipal Code shall be
known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Temple City, may be cited as such, and will be
referred to herein as "these regulations" or "these building standards "or "this Code."
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement,
renovation, replacement, repair and maintenance of aquatic vessels.
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101.3 Intent. The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health,
property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of
materials, location and maintenance or use of aquatic vessels.
Section 7703 DEFINITIONS
In addition to the definitions specified in Chapter 2 Section 202 of this Code, the following certain terms,
phrases, words and their derivatives shall be construed as specified in this section.
1. Where the term International Building Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Building
Code as adopted and amended by City ofT em pie City Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 1.
2. Where the term International Residential Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California
Residential Code as adopted and amended by City ofTemple City Municipal Code 7, Chapter 5.
3. Where the term International Plumbing Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California
Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by City of Temple City Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 4.
4. Where the term International Energy Conservation Code is used it shall be replaced with the term
California Energy Code.
5. Where the term International Fire Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California Fire Code
as adopted and amended by City ofTemple City Municipal Code Title 3.
6. Where the term International Fuel Gas Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California
Plumbing Code as adopted and amended by City of Temple City Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 4.
7. Where the term International Mechanical Code is used it shall be replaced with the term California
Mechanical Code as adopted and amended by City ofTemple City Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 2.
8. Where the term NFPA 70 is used it shall be replaced with the term California Electrical Code as adopted
and amended by City ofTemple City Municipal Code Title 7, Chapter 3.
SECTION 7704: Continuation of existing law. Where they are substantially the same as existing
law, the provisions of the City of Temple City Building Code shall be considered continuations of existing
law and shall not be considered new enactments.
SECTION 7705: Maintenance and distribution of code. Not less than one copy of the City of Temple City
Swimming Pool and Spa Code, duly certified by the City Clerk, shall be kept on file in the office of the City
Clerk for examination and use by the public. Amendments to this code shall be noted by ordinance
number on the appropriate pages of such code of this code and one complete file of amendatory
ordinances, indexed for ready reference, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk for use and
examination by the public. Distribution or sale of additional copies of this code shall be made as directed
by the City Council. In addition, one copy of said City of Temple City Residential Code may likewise be
maintained by the Director of Development Services for examination and use by the public.
SECTION 7706: Catchlines of sections. The catch lines of the several sections of this code printed
in boldface type are intended as mere catchwords to indicate the contents of the section and shall not be
deemed or taken to be titles of such sections; nor as any part of the section, nor, unless expressly so
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provided, shall they be so deemed when any of such sections, including the catch lines, are amended or
reenacted.
SECTION 7707: Severability of provisions. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance and/or the code adopted thereby is for any reason held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the
validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The Temple City City Council hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and the code adopted thereby and each section, subsection,
sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 7708: Certification and publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance
and shall cause a summary of same to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the
City ofTemple City. And Building Official shall file with the California Building Standards Commission.
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