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City of Norwalk, CA chevron_right chevron_right Code of Ordinances chevron_right Title 15 Buildings and Construction

Title 15 Buildings and Construction

Chapter 15.04 BUILDING CODE
§ 15.04.010 Title.
§ 15.04.020 Building Code adopted.
§ 15.04.030 Definitions.
§ 15.04.040 Amendments.
§ 15.04.050 (Reserved)
§ 15.04.060 Violations and penalties.
§ 15.04.070 Recordation of violation.
§ 15.04.080 Undergrounding of public utilities.
Chapter 15.06 RESIDENTIAL CODE
§ 15.06.010 Title.
§ 15.06.020 Residential Code adopted.
§ 15.06.030 Definitions.
§ 15.06.040 Amendments.
§ 15.06.050 (Reserved)
§ 15.06.060 Violations and penalties.
§ 15.06.070 Recordation of violation.
§ 15.06.080 Undergrounding of public utilities.
Chapter 15.08 FIRE CODE
§ 15.08.010 Title.
§ 15.08.020 Fire Code adopted.
§ 15.08.030 Amendments.
§ 15.08.040 Amendments.
§ 15.08.050 Fireworks.
§ 15.08.060 Previously issued permits.
§ 15.08.070 Violations and penalties.
Chapter 15.10 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
§ 15.10.020 Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted.
§ 15.10.030 Amendements
Chapter 15.12 PLUMBING CODE
§ 15.12.010 Title.
§ 15.12.020 Plumbing Code adopted.
§ 15.12.030 Definitions.
§ 15.12.040 Amendments.
§ 15.12.050 Fees.
§ 15.12.060 Violations and penalties.
Chapter 15.16 ELECTRICAL CODE
§ 15.16.010 Title.
§ 15.16.020 Electrical Code adopted.
§ 15.16.030 Purpose.
§ 15.16.040 Validity.
§ 15.16.050 Amendments.
§ 15.16.060 Definitions.
§ 15.16.070 General.
§ 15.16.080 Permits required.
§ 15.16.090 Work requiring a permit.
§ 15.16.100 Plans and permits.
§ 15.16.110 Plans.
§ 15.16.120 Permit issuance.
§ 15.16.130 Application for electrical permits.
§ 15.16.140 Fees.
§ 15.16.150 Inspection.
§ 15.16.160 Time limit.
§ 15.16.170 Records and retention of plans.
§ 15.16.180 Right of entry.
§ 15.16.190 Reinspection.
§ 15.16.200 Authority to disconnect.
§ 15.16.210 Stop orders.
§ 15.16.220 Violations and penalties.
Chapter 15.20 SWIMMING POOL CODE
§ 15.20.010 Application.
§ 15.20.020 Definitions.
§ 15.20.030 Permit required.
§ 15.20.040 Separate permit.
§ 15.20.050 Permits, to whom issued.
§ 15.20.060 All codes to be observed.
§ 15.20.070 Applications for permit.
§ 15.20.080 Fees.
§ 15.20.090 Posting inspection record.
§ 15.20.100 Progressive inspection.
§ 15.20.110 Work items for inspection approval.
§ 15.20.120 Final inspection.
§ 15.20.130 Pool and equipment setbacks.
§ 15.20.140 Emptying of pool.
§ 15.20.150 Public and semi-public pools.
§ 15.20.160 Lights.
§ 15.20.170 Diving boards.
§ 15.20.175 Swimming pool enclosures and safety devices.
Chapter 15.24 MECHANICAL CODE
§ 15.24.010 Title.
§ 15.24.020 Mechanical Code adopted.
§ 15.24.030 Definitions.
§ 15.24.040 Amendments.
§ 15.24.050 Fees.
§ 15.24.060 Violations and penalties.
Chapter 15.26 ENERGY CODE
§ 15.26.020 Energy Code adopted.
Chapter 15.28 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
§ 15.28.010 Title.
§ 15.28.020 Existing Building Code adopted.
§ 15.28.030 Fees.
§ 15.28.040 Violations.
§ 15.28.050 Amendments.
Chapter 15.30 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
§ 15.30.010 Title.
§ 15.30.020 Green Building Standards Code adopted.
§ 15.30.030 Fees.
§ 15.30.040 Violations.
§ 15.30.050 Amendments.
Chapter 15.32 ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
§ 15.32.010 Title.
§ 15.32.010.1 Scope.
§ 15.32.010.2 Appendices.
§ 15.32.010.3 Intent.
§ 15.32.010.4 Referenced codes.
§ 15.32.010.4.1 Building Code.
§ 15.32.010.4.2 Residential Code.
§ 15.32.010.4.3 Fire prevention.
§ 15.32.010.4.4 Plumbing Code.
§ 15.32.010.4.5 Electrical Code.
§ 15.32.010.4.6 Mechanical Code.
§ 15.32.010.4.7 Energy Code.
§ 15.32.010.4.8 Green Building Standards Code.
§ 15.32.020 General.
§ 15.32.020.1 Other laws.
§ 15.32.020.2 Application of references.
§ 15.32.020.3 Referenced codes and standards.
§ 15.32.020.4 Partial invalidity.
§ 15.32.020.5 Existing structures.
§ 15.32.020.6 Reconstruction.
§ 15.32.020.7 Floor and roof design loads.
§ 15.32.030 Building and Safety Division.
§ 15.32.030.1 Deputies.
§ 15.32.040 Duties and powers of Building Official.
§ 15.32.040.2 Applications and permits.
§ 15.32.040.3 Notices and orders.
§ 15.32.040.4 Inspections.
§ 15.32.040.5 Identification.
§ 15.32.040.6 Right of entry.
§ 15.32.040.7 Department records.
§ 15.32.040.8 Liability.
§ 15.32.040.9 Approved materials and equipment.
§ 15.32.040.10 Used materials and equipment.
§ 15.32.040.11 Modifications.
§ 15.32.040.12 Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment.
§ 15.32.040.12.1 Evaluation reports.
§ 15.32.040.12.2 Tests.
§ 15.32.050 Permits.
§ 15.32.050.1 Work exempt from permit.
§ 15.32.050.2 Emergency repairs.
§ 15.32.050.2.1 Repairs.
§ 15.32.050.2.2 Public service agencies.
§ 15.32.050.3 Application for permit.
§ 15.32.050.3.1 Action on application.
§ 15.32.050.3.2 Time limitation of application.
§ 15.32.050.4 Permit issuance.
§ 15.32.050.5 Retention of plans.
§ 15.32.050.6 Validity of permit.
§ 15.32.050.7 Expiration.
§ 15.32.050.7.1 Requesting extension of an unexpired permit.
§ 15.32.050.7.2 Requesting reactivation of an expired permit.
§ 15.32.050.7.3 Reserved.
§ 15.32.050.8 Change of contractor or of ownership.
§ 15.32.050.9 Suspension or revocation.
§ 15.32.050.10 Placement of permit.
§ 15.32.060 Construction documents.
§ 15.32.060.1 Information on construction documents.
§ 15.32.060.1.1 Structural elements.
§ 15.32.060.1.2 Fire protection system shop drawings.
§ 15.32.060.1.3 Means of egress.
§ 15.32.060.1.4 Exterior wall envelope.
§ 15.32.060.1.5 Exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces.
§ 15.32.060.2 Site plan.
§ 15.32.060.3 Reserved.
§ 15.32.060.3.1 Approval of construction documents.
§ 15.32.060.3.2 Previous approvals.
§ 15.32.060.3.3 Phased approval.
§ 15.32.060.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge.
§ 15.32.060.3.4.1 Deferred submittals.
§ 15.32.060.4 Amended construction documents.
§ 15.32.060.5 Number of construction documents.
§ 15.32.070 Temporary structures and uses.
§ 15.32.070.1 Conformance.
§ 15.32.070.2 Temporary power.
§ 15.32.070.3 Termination of approval.
§ 15.32.080 Fees.
§ 15.32.080.1 Permit fees.
§ 15.32.080.2 Investigation.
§ 15.32.080.2.1 Investigation fee.
§ 15.32.080.3 Non-compliance fees.
§ 15.32.080.4 Plan review fees.
§ 15.32.080.5 Expiration of plan review.
§ 15.32.080.6 Fee refunds.
§ 15.32.080.7 Additional plan review fees.
§ 15.32.090 Inspections.
§ 15.32.090.1 Preliminary inspection.
§ 15.32.090.2 Required inspections.
§ 15.32.090.3 Footing and foundation inspection.
§ 15.32.090.3.1 Concrete slab.
§ 15.32.090.3.2 Under-floor inspection.
§ 15.32.090.3.3 Floor and/or roof sheathing inspection.
§ 15.32.090.3.4 Frame inspection.
§ 15.32.090.3.5 Energy efficiency inspections.
§ 15.32.090.3.6 Fire-resistant penetrations.
§ 15.32.090.3.7 Lath and gypsum board inspection.
§ 15.32.090.3.8 Weather-exposed balcony and walking surface waterproofing.
§ 15.32.090.3.9 Other inspections.
§ 15.32.090.3.10 Special inspections.
§ 15.32.090.3.11 Final inspection.
§ 15.32.090.4 Inspection agencies.
§ 15.32.090.5 Inspection requests.
§ 15.32.090.6 Approval required.
§ 15.32.100 Certificate of occupancy.
§ 15.32.100.1 Certificate issued.
§ 15.32.100.2 Temporary occupancy.
§ 15.32.100.3 Revocation.
§ 15.32.110 Service utilities.
§ 15.32.110.1 Temporary connection.
§ 15.32.110.2 Authority to disconnect service utilities.
§ 15.32.120 Board of appeals.
§ 15.32.120.1 Limitations on authority.
§ 15.32.120.2 Application.
§ 15.32.120.3 Hearing.
§ 15.32.120.4 Decision of the Board.
§ 15.32.130 Violations and penalties.
§ 15.32.130.1 Notice of violation.
§ 15.32.130.2 Prosecution of violation.
§ 15.32.130.3 Recordation.
§ 15.32.130.3.1 Notice.
§ 15.32.130.3.2 Rescission.
§ 15.32.130.3.4 Investigation fees.
§ 15.32.130.3.5 Non-compliance fees.
§ 15.32.130.6 Fee amounts.
§ 15.32.130.7 Fees imposed.
§ 15.32.130.8 Collection of fees.
§ 15.32.140 Stop work order.
§ 15.32.140.1 Issuance.
§ 15.32.140.2 Unlawful continuance.
§ 15.32.150 Unsafe buildings and fire hazards.
§ 15.32.160 Building and property rehabilitation.
§ 15.32.160.2 Definitions.
§ 15.32.160.2.2 Completion.
§ 15.32.160.2.3 Demolition.
§ 15.32.160.2.4 Party concerned.
§ 15.32.160.3 Definition of a substandard building.
§ 15.32.160.4 Substandard conditions.
§ 15.32.160.5 Substandard property.
§ 15.32.160.6 Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board.
§ 15.32.160.7 Alternates.
§ 15.32.160.8 Determination by Building Official.
§ 15.32.160.9 Informal notice.
§ 15.32.160.10 Notice of substandard building.
§ 15.32.160.11 Notice of substandard property.
§ 15.32.160.12 Combining notices.
§ 15.32.160.13 Service of notice.
§ 15.32.160.14 Other interested parties.
§ 15.32.160.15 Declaration of substandard building or property.
§ 15.32.160.16 Posting of signs.
§ 15.32.160.17 Right of hearing.
§ 15.32.160.18 Hearing by Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board.
§ 15.32.160.19 Hearing not requested.
§ 15.32.160.20 Notice of hearing.
§ 15.32.160.21 Form and contents of notice.
§ 15.32.160.22 Posting of notice.
§ 15.32.160.23 Board order—Substandard building.
§ 15.32.160.24 Order—Substandard property.
§ 15.32.160.25 Appeal to City Council.
§ 15.32.160.26 Work by private party.
§ 15.32.160.27 Work by City.
§ 15.32.160.28 Costs.
§ 15.32.160.29 Notification of costs.
§ 15.32.160.30 Collection.
§ 15.32.160.31 Salvage.
§ 15.32.160.32 Interference prohibited.
§ 15.32.160.33 Prosecution.
§ 15.32.160.34 Other abatement procedures.
§ 15.32.160.35 Vehicles.
§ 15.32.170 Unoccupied buildings and structures.
§ 15.32.170.2 Contents of notice.
§ 15.32.170.3 Notification to other persons.
§ 15.32.170.4 Posting.
§ 15.32.170.5 Service.
§ 15.32.170.6 Request for hearing.
§ 15.32.170.7 Notice of hearing.
§ 15.32.170.8 Procedure.
§ 15.32.170.9 Securing structures by City.
§ 15.32.170.10 Internal services.
§ 15.32.170.11 Building Official.
§ 15.32.170.12 Emergency procedures.
§ 15.32.170.13 Hearing as to necessity and cost.
Chapter 15.36 HOUSE NUMBERING
§ 15.36.010 Assignment of address numbers.
§ 15.36.020 Location and specifications for number signs.
§ 15.36.030 Numbers assigned only by Building Official.
§ 15.36.040 Use of official number.
§ 15.36.050 Owners to obtain official numbers.
§ 15.36.060 Notice by Building Official—Time allowed for compliance.
§ 15.36.070 Violations.
Chapter 15.40 STREET DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
§ 15.40.010 Building permit conditioned upon dedication.
§ 15.40.020 Exceptions.
§ 15.40.030 Dedication procedure.
§ 15.40.040 Certification of dedication—Building permit to be issued thereafter.
§ 15.40.050 Fees waived.
§ 15.40.060 Lots affected by street widening.
§ 15.40.070 Appeal to Council—Procedure.
§ 15.40.080 Determination of street alignment.
§ 15.40.090 Notice to permit applicants required.
Chapter 15.44 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
§ 15.44.010 Program created.
§ 15.44.020 Definitions.
§ 15.44.030 Requirement to provide artwork or pay in-lieu contribution.
§ 15.44.040 Projects subject to art in public places requirement.
§ 15.44.050 Processing.
§ 15.44.060 Art in Public Places Advisory Committee.
§ 15.44.070 Guidelines for artworks.
§ 15.44.080 Art in Public Places Fund.
Chapter 15.48 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
§ 15.48.010 Title.
§ 15.48.020 Definitions.
§ 15.48.030 Lands to which this chapter applies.
§ 15.48.040 Compliance.
§ 15.48.050 Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 15.48.060 Interpretation.
§ 15.48.070 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 15.48.080 Establishment of development permit.
§ 15.48.090 Restrictions.
§ 15.48.100 Duties and responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
§ 15.48.110 Construction standards.
§ 15.48.120 Standards for manufactured homes.
§ 15.48.130 Standards for recreational vehicles.
§ 15.48.140 Standards for subdivisions or other proposed new development.
§ 15.48.150 Standards for utilities.
§ 15.48.160 Variances.
Chapter 15.52 SMALL RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP SOLAR SYSTEMS
§ 15.52.010 Scope.
§ 15.52.020 Definitions.
§ 15.52.030 Permit required.
§ 15.52.040 Application for small residential rooftop solar energy system permit.
§ 15.52.050 Permit fee.
§ 15.52.060 Processing of application.
§ 15.52.070 Inspection requirements.
§ 15.52.080 Small residential rooftop solar systems on unpermitted structures.
Chapter 15.54 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
§ 15.54.010 Purpose.
§ 15.54.020 Definitions.
§ 15.54.030 Expedited permitting process.
§ 15.54.040 Permit application processing.
§ 15.54.050 Technical review.
§ 15.54.060 Electric vehicle charging station installation requirements.
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