Except as hereinafter provided, Title 27, Electrical Code, of
the Los Angeles County Code (hereinafter the "Electrical Code"), as
amended and in effect on January 1, 2023, adopting the California
Electrical Code, 2022 Edition (Part 3 of Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations), including Sections 89.102 through 89.114 of
Article 89; Article 90, Chapters 1 through 9, and Annexes A, B, C,
D, E, F, G, H, I and J is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute
and may be cited as the Electrical Code of the City of West Hollywood.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California
Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, Title 27 of the Los Angeles County
Code, or any amendment to the Electrical Code contained in the West
Hollywood Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later listed
document shall control.
A copy of Title 27 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California
Electrical Code, 2022 Edition, have been deposited in the office of
the City Clerk of the City of West Hollywood and shall be at all times
maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 05-717U § 1, 2005; Ord. 07-779U § 2, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 2, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 2, 2013; Ord. 16-994U § 2, 2016; Ord. 19-1095 § 2, 2020; Ord. 22-1202 § 2, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13.08.010, whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the Electrical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
"Maintenance Electrician"
shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Maintenance Electrician issued by the County of Los Angeles as
set forth in Section 82-4(b) of Title 27, or a person otherwise determined
to be qualified by the Building Official.
"Special Inspector"
shall mean a person holding a valid Certificate of Registration
as Special Inspector issued by the County of Los Angeles as set forth
in Section 82-4(a) of the Los Angeles County Electrical Code, or a
person otherwise determined to be qualified by the Building Official.
(Ord. 05-717U § 1, 2005; Ord. 07-779U § 2, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 2, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 2, 2013; Ord. 16-994U § 2, 2016; Ord. 19-1095 § 2, 2020; Ord. 22-1202 § 2, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13.08.010 of this Code, the Electrical Code is amended as follows:
a. Section
80-4 of the Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
80-4 Building Official. The
office of the Building Official exists in the Building and Safety
Division of the City of West Hollywood. The Building Official shall
administer the provisions of this ordinance and shall be well versed
in approved methods of electrical construction for safety to life
and property, the statutes of the State of California relating to
electrical work, the ordinances of the City of West Hollywood relative
thereto, and the National Electrical Code as amended from time to
time.
b. Section
80-5 of the Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
80-5 Use of Terms. Whenever
the term "Chief Electrical Inspector" is used in any section of this
Code, other than Section 80-4, such term shall be construed to mean
the Building Official or his/her authorized representative.
c. Section
82-5 of the Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
82-5 Plans. Each application
for an electrical permit shall be accompanied by plans, specifications,
diagrams, or calculations, as required by the Building Official. When
a plan checking fee or other fees are required by this or any related
ordinance or statute, such fees shall be collected at the time plans
are filed. Plans may be filed by a registered electrical engineer,
licensed contractor, maintenance electrical, government representative
or authorized owner's representative. The plans shall bear the designer's
signature as required by State of California Regulations.
(Ord. 05-717U § 1, 2005; Ord. 07-779U § 2, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 2, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 2, 2013; Ord. 16-994U § 2, 2016; Ord. 19-1095 § 2, 2020; Ord. 22-1202 § 2, 2022)
Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation 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 of the provisions of the Electrical Code
is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such
violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not more than
$1,000 or by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period of not more
than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 05-717U § 1, 2005; Ord. 07-779U § 2, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 2, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 2, 2013; Ord. 16-994U § 2, 2016; Ord. 19-1095 § 2, 2020; Ord. 22-1202 § 2, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
13.08.010, fees for plan check, inspection and all other miscellaneous services shall be based on the fee schedule approved by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 05-717U § 1, 2005; Ord. 07-779U § 2, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 2, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 2, 2013; Ord. 16-994U § 2, 2016; Ord. 19-1095 § 2, 2020; Ord. 22-1202 § 2, 2022)