A. The
California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition and Appendices, which incorporates
and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition, published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,
including Chapter 1, with changes, additions, and deletions set forth
in this chapter, are adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of
the City.
B. At
least one copy of said Mechanical Code has been deposited in the office
of the Building Official and shall at all times be maintained by the
Building Official for use and examination by the public.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
or demolish, equip, use, or maintain any mechanical system or equipment
or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this chapter.
No person, whether as principal, agent, employee, or otherwise, shall
violate, cause the violation of, or otherwise fail to comply with
any of the requirements of this chapter. Unless a different penalty
is prescribed for violating a specific provision of this chapter,
every act prohibited or declared unlawful, and every failure to perform
an act made mandatory, shall be a misdemeanor or an infraction, at
the discretion of the City Attorney or the District Attorney. In addition
to the penalties provided in this chapter, any condition caused or
permitted to exist in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter
is hereby declared a public nuisance, and may be abated by any procedures
authorized by law. The expenses of such abatement proceedings may,
by resolution of the City Council, be declared to be a lien against
the property on which such nuisance is maintained, and such lien shall
be made the personal obligation of the property owner, unless the
City chooses another design method of recovering abatement cost permitted
by law.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
A. Misdemeanor Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which
is prosecuted as a misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not
more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six
months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. Infraction Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which
is prosecuted as an infraction shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding
$100 for the first offense, a fine not exceeding $200 for the second
offense of the same provision within one year, and a fine not exceeding
$500 for each additional offense of the same provision within one
year.
As used in this section, the term "year" means any consecutive
12 month period.
As used in this section, the term "offense" includes any violation
of the chapter which is cited or charged and which does not result
in:
2. A
finding of "not guilty";
3. A
dismissal of charges by the City or the court.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
Each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate crime for each
and every day during any portion of which any violations of any provision
of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person,
firm, or corporation and shall be punishable accordingly.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)