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Home My Public Portal AboutOrd. 1601ORDINANCE NO. 1601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AMENDING CHAPTER 11 BUILDING AND HOUSING BY AMENDING SECTION 11 -1.1 (BUILDING CODE), SECTION 11 -6.1 (ELECTRICAL CODE), SECTION 11 -9.1 (MECHANICAL CODE), SECTION 11 -10.1 (PLUMBING CODE), OF THE LYNWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA CODES OF REGULATIONS WHEREAS, Section 17958 of the California Health and Safety Code. , requires the local adoption of the latest model codes, which have been adopted at the State level, and requires these regulations become effective six months after the State adoption; and WHEREAS, the State adopted these codes on July 1, 2007 and the codes became effective January 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, these State mandated codes and related materials are used by the Building Inspectors, Code Enforcement Officers, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Prosecutor, Designers, Architects, Engineers, Developers, Contractors and the general public; and WHEREAS, incorporating the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes will keep the City of Lynwood in compliance with State law; and WHEREAS, the City's building regulations remain consistent with those of the State, providing minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 11 Building and Housing, Section 11 -1.1 (Building Code), Section 11 -1.1 (Adoption by Reference of the California Building Code), Section 11. 1.2 (Amendments to Building Code) and Section 11 -1.3 (Violations and Penalties) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 11 -1.1 Adoption by Reference of the California Building Code. Except as provided herein, the 2007 Edition of the State of California Building Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2) based on the 2006 International Building Code, including Appendix Chapter 1, Administration and Appendix I, Patio Covers 2007 Edition, as promulgated and published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "the Building Code of the City of Lynwood" ( "Building Code" herein). A copy of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the Lity Clerk for use and examination by the public." 11 -1.2 Amendments to the Building Code Section 11 -1.2 (a) Building Official is hereby amended to read as follows: The term Building Official in Appendix Chapter 1 Section 103 shall be the Building and Safety Manager of the City of Lynwood. Section 11 -1.2 (b) Board of Appeals is hereby amended to read as follows: The Board of Appeals in Appendix Chapter 1 Section 112.1 shall be the City Council of the City of Lynwood. Section Chapter 1 Section 112.3 is hereby deleted. Section 11 -1.2 (d) is hereby deleted. Section 11 -1.2 (e) is hereby amended to read as follows: Appendix Chapter 1 Section 108.6 is hereby amended by adding the following: All refunds of fees that are authorized by the Building Official are subject to final approval by the City Manager. Section 11 -1.2 (h) Adoption of Structural Amendments to the 2007 California Building Code as published by the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Regional Code Program — International Code Council — Los Angeles Basin Chapter is hereby added The 2007 California Building Code is hereby amended by adopting the Structural Amendments as published by the Los Angeles Regional Uniform Regional Code Program — International Code Council — Los Angeles Basin Chapter published October 22, 2007 (Exhibit 1). Section 11 -1.3 Violations and Penalties is hereby amended to read as follows: Any person violating any of the provisions of the Building Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the Building Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, any such violation shall be punishable as provided for in Chapter 1 of this Code. SECTION 2. Chapter 11 Building and Housing, Section 11 -6.1 (Electrical Code), (Adoption by Reference of the California Electrical Code) and Section 11 -6.4 (Amendments to Electrical Code) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 11 -6.1 Adoption by Reference of the California Electrical Code. Except as provided herein, the 2007 Edition of the State of California Electrical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3) based in the 2005 National Electrical Code, including any amendments and annexes thereof, as promulgated and published by the National Fire Protection Association, Inc., is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "the Electrical Code of the City of Lynwood" ( "Electrical Code" herein). A copy of the 2007 Edition of the California Electrical Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 11 -6.4 Violations and Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of the Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the Electrical Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, any such violation shall be punishable as provided for in Chapter 1 of this Code. SECTION 3. Chapter 11 Building and Housing, Section 11 -9.1 (Plumbing Code), (Adoption by Reference of the California Plumbing Code) and Section 11 -9.4 (Violations and Penalties) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 11 -9.1 Adoption by Reference of the California Plumbing Code. Except as provided herein, the 2007 Edition of the State of California Plumbing Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5) based in the 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code, including any amendments and appendices thereof, as promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "the Plumbing Code of the City of Lynwood" ( "Plumbing Code" herein). A copy of the 2007 Edition of the California Plumbing Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 11 -9.4 Violations and Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of the Electrical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the Electrical Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, any such violation shall be punishable as provided for in Chapter 1 of this Code. SECTION 4. Chapter 11 Building and Housing, Section 11 -10.1 (Mechanical Code) (Adoption by Reference of the California Mechanical Code) and Section 11 -10.4 (Violations and Penalties) of the Lynwood Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows: 11.10.1 Adoption by Reference of the California Mechanical Code. Except as provided herein, the 2007 Edition of the State of California Mechanical Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4) based in the 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code, including any amendments and appendices thereof, as promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as "the Mechanical Code of the City of Lynwood" ( "Mechanical Code" herein). A copy of the 2007 Edition of the California Mechanical Code has been deposited in the Office of the City Clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the City Clerk for use and examination by the public. 11. 10.4 Violations and Penalties. Any person violating any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the Mechanical Code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, any such violation shall be punishable as provided for in Chapter 1 of this Code. SECTION 5. The adoption of this Ordinance shall fulfill the City of Lynwood's obligation under Section 17958 of the Health and Safety Code to adopt and apply the provisions of the California Building Standards Code to all occupancies within the City. SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the thirty -first (31 st) day after its adoption. SECTION 7: The City Clerk of the City of Lynwood is hereby directed to certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and to cause it to be published as required by law. First read at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of March, 2008 and adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of April, 2008. ATTEST: l aria L.- Quinonez, City Clerk City of Lynwood Mayor Maria T. Santillan /i �� . $T / APPROVED AS TO FORM: Fred Galante, City Attorney City of Lynwood STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES r Jonathan olin, Interim Director Development Services Department I, the undersigned, City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of April, 2008. AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS CASTRO, FLORES, MORTON, RODRIGUEZ AND SANTILLAN NOES: NONE ABSENT- NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ria Quinonez, City `lerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) SS. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, the undersigned City Clerk of the City of Lynwood, and the Clerk of the City Council of said City, do hereby certify that the above foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. 1601 on file in my office and that said Ordinance was adopted on the date and by the vote therein stated. Dated this 15th day of April, 2008 aria Quinonez, City Clerk