This chapter shall be known as the Mechanical Code of the City of Norwalk and shall be cited as the Mechanical Code.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
Except as hereinafter provided, California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including the appendices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though fully set forth herein and shall constitute the Mechanical Code of the City. A copy of the 2025 California Mechanical Code has been deposited in the office of the Building Official and shall be, at all times, maintained by the Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 8; Ord. 16-1683 § 7; Ord. 19-1709 § 7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 22-1738 § 7; Ord. 25-1761, 11/18/2025)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.24.020, whenever any of the following names or terms is used in the Mechanical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section, as follows:
means the Property Maintenance and Building Rehabilitation Appeals Board established by Section 15.32.120 of the Administrative Code.
means the Building Code of the City of Norwalk.
means the Building Division of the City of Norwalk.
means the Building Official of the City of Norwalk.
means the City of Norwalk.
means the Electrical Code of the City of Norwalk.
means the Fire Code of the City of Norwalk.
means the Los Angeles County Health Code.
means the Plumbing Code of the City of Norwalk.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.24.020, the Mechanical Code is hereby amended by deleting Division II (Administration) of Chapter 1.
(Ord. 13-1649 § 8; Ord. 16-1683 § 7; Ord. 19-1709 § 7; Ord. 21-1722 § 2; Ord. 22-1738 § 7; Ord. 25-1761, 11/18/2025)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.24.020, all fees pursuant to the Mechanical Code shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, install, alter, repair, relocate, add to, replace, use or maintain heating, ventilating, comfort cooling, or refrigeration equipment in the jurisdiction, or cause the same to be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of the Mechanical Code. Maintenance of equipment which was unlawful at the time it was installed and which would be unlawful under said Mechanical Code shall constitute a continuing violation of said Mechanical Code.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.04.020, violations and penalties shall be as specified in Section 15.32.130 of the Administrative Code.
(Ord. 10-1633 § 1; Ord. 13-1649 § 8; Ord. 21-1722 § 2)