A. The
California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition and Appendices, which incorporates
and amends the Uniform Plumbing 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 Plumbing Code of the City.
B. At
least one copy of said Plumbing 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, convert, 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 expense 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 violation 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)