Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 85-21, 86-112,
92-346U, 95-455U and 99-547U. Prior code §§ 3100 –
3103.
a. Except as hereinafter provided in this chapter and in Chapter
14.08, Title 32, Fire Code, of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on March 2, 2023, which constitutes an amended version of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations), including current and future errata and supplements, published by the California Building Standards Commission; the following chapters of the 2021 Edition of the International Fire Code, each in their entirety, as published with the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, specifically for sections that were not adopted as part of the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code, Chapters 1-7, 9-10, 12, 20-37, 39-40, 50-51, 53-56, 59-67, and 80; the following chapters and appendices, each in their entirety, as added by the County of Los Angeles, Chapters 81-83 and Appendices O, PP, QQ, and RR, is hereby adopted by reference and shall constitute and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of West Hollywood.
b. In
the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire
Code, 2022 Edition, International Fire Code 2021 Edition, Title 32
of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the Fire Code
contained in the West Hollywood Municipal Code, the provision contained
in the later listed document shall control.
c. A copy
of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, along with a copy of the
California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, and the International Fire Code
2021 Edition has 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. 02-641U § 5, 2002; Ord. 07-779U § 5, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 7, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 7, 2013; Ord. 17-1001 § 1, 2017; Ord. 20-1115 § 1, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 1, 2023)
Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code as incorporated into
Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required.
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A.
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Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures
shall be required for all occupancies, except detached storage sheds
that are less than 500 square feet which do not store motor vehicles.
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B.
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Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be required in any
existing building subject to alteration or expansion if (1) the expansion
exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area; or (2) the cost
of remodeling, expansion or improvement exceeds 50 percent of the
value of the existing structure as determined by the Building Official.
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Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.10 of the California Fire Code
as incorporated into Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code (and
the subsections therein) are hereby deleted in their entirety.
(Ord. 20-1115 § 1, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 1, 2023)
a. Any
person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the
Fire 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 Fire 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.
b. Every violation determined to be an infraction hereunder is punishable in such manner and to such extent as is provided by Section
1.08.010 of this code.
c. For
the purposes of this section, a forfeiture of bail shall be equivalent
to a conviction.
(Ord. 02-641U § 6, 2002; Ord. 07-779U § 6, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 8, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 8, 2013; Ord. 17-1001 § 2, 2017; Ord. 20-1115 § 1, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 1, 2023)
Any person who personally or through another willfully, negligently,
or in violation of law sets a fire, allows a fire to be set, allows
a fire kindled or attended by such person to escape from his or her
control, allows any hazardous material to be handled, stored or transported
in a manner not in accordance with the Fire Code or with nationally
recognized standards, allows any hazardous material to escape from
his or her control, neglects to properly comply with any written notice
of the Fire Chief, or willfully or negligently allows the continuation
of a violation of the Fire Code and the amendments thereto shall be
liable for the expense of fighting the fire, or for all costs associated
with the control and mitigation of a hazardous materials incident,
or for the expenses incurred while obtaining compliance with the written
order of the Fire Chief, or for the expenses incurred in obtaining
compliance with the continuing violation of the Fire Code. Such expenses
shall be a charge against that person and shall constitute a debt
of such person and is collectible by the public agency incurring such
expenses in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under
a contract, expressed or implied.
(Ord. 02-641U § 7, 2002; Ord. 07-779U § 7, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 9, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 9, 2013; Ord. 17-1001 § 3, 2017; Ord. 20-1115 § 1, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 1, 2023)
In accordance with Section
14.04.030 of this chapter, the violation of the following sections or subsections of the California Fire Code (24 CFR, Part 9) and/or Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code of Ordinances* shall be infractions:
Section
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Offense
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303.1 - 303.9
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Asphalt kettles
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304.1.1
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Waste material
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304.1.2
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Vegetation
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304.2
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Combustible waste rubbish – storage
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305.2
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Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition source
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310.4
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Removal "No Smoking" sign
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315.3.2
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Stairway - storage under
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503.4
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Obstructing access roadway
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505.1
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Address identification
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507.5.4 - 507.5.5
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Obstruction of fire hydrants
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507.5.6
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Physical protection - fire hydrants
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507.5.7
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Firefighting water source markers
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507.5.8
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Identification - private fire hydrant
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507.5.9
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Private fire hydrant caps or plugs
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604.5
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Electrical extension cords
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901.7
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Failure to notify Fire Department
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901.6.4.1
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Signs - aboveground water-control valves
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901.6.4.2
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Locks - aboveground water-control valves
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901.6.4.3
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Identification – above ground water-control valves
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906.1 - 906.10
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Fire extinguishers
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912.8
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Identification - Fire Department connection
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912.9
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Breakable caps or plugs - Fire Department connection
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1009.9
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Exit doors identification
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1010.1.9.1
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Door-operating devices
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2108.4
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Fire extinguisher - dry cleaning plant
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2108.5
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"No smoking" signs - dry cleaning plant
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2311.2.2
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Waste oil storage
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2403.2.7
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Welding warning signs
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2403.4
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Operations and maintenance
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2403.4.3
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Metal waste cans for rags and waste
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2404.7.8.5
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Filter disposal
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2405.3.4
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Dip tank covers
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2405.4.2
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Portable fire protection equipment
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2406.5
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Maintenance - powder coating
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2407.5.1
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Maintenance - electrostatic apparatus
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2407.5.2
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Signs - "Danger"
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2407.5.2
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Signs - "Danger"
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2408.5
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Sources of ignition (organic peroxides)
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2803.3.3
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Combustible waste
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3103.12.6.1
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Exit sign illumination
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3107.18
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Vegetation removal
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4811.9
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Fire Department access - motion picture production locations
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4811.12
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Blocked or obstructed fire hydrants and appliances
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5003.5
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Hazardous materials signage
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5003.7.1
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No smoking signs - hazardous materials
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5004.11
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Combustible materials clearance - hazardous materials storage
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5005.3.8
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Combustible materials clearance - hazardous materials use
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5303.4
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Markings - compressed gases
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5303.5
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Security - compressed gases
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5701.6
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Maintenance and operating practices - flammable and combustible
liquids
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5704.2.3.1
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"No smoking" sign
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5704.3.3.4
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Empty containers
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6107.2
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"No smoking" signs - LPG container
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6107.3
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Combustible material clearance LPG container
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(Ord. 02-641U § 8, 2002; Ord. 20-1115 § 1, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 1, 2023)
Editor's Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. 87-157. Prior
code §§ 3104—3106.
All high-rise building occupants shall be instructed annually
on the procedures to be followed in the event of fire, earthquake,
or other emergency. Documentation of occupant instruction shall be
maintained by the fire safety director of each high-rise building
and shall be available for inspection by the Fire Marshal. Instructions
for all new occupants shall occur within fourteen days of their assuming
occupancy of the building.
In addition to the above general instruction, the owner(s) of
each high-rise structure in the City of West Hollywood shall be responsible
for having all building staff personnel, including at least one representative
from each independent tenant, receive the following topical training
of the duration designated herein:
Topic
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Duration of Training
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Usage of Portable Extinguishers
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2 hours
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High-Rise Fire Survival
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2 hours
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Earthquake Preparedness
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2 hours
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The initial training to comply with this section shall be completed
by July 1, 1988, for existing high-rise structures and within sixty
days after occupancy permit approval for all high-rise structures
receiving such permits after July 1, 1988. Newly hired staff personnel
shall receive high-rise training within thirty days of their hiring
date.
(Ord. 02-641U § 9, 2002; Ord. 07-779U § 8, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 10, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 10, 2013; Ord. 17-1001 § 4, 2017; Ord. 20-1115 § 2, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 2, 2023)
The owner(s) of the high-rise property required to train all staff under Section
14.08.010 of this chapter shall pay to the City of West Hollywood a fee for each person for such training if such training is received from a member of the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District. The owner(s) may contract for such training with a certified high-rise life/safety service organization, certified by the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire District or the City of West Hollywood. The amount of such fee shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 02-641U § 9, 2002; Ord. 07-779U § 8, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 10, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 10, 2013; Ord. 17-1001 § 4, 2017; Ord. 20-1115 § 2, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 2, 2023)
a. Requirement. No person shall, without a valid certificate of qualification as required by this section, perform as a high-rise life/safety service trainer for the training required under Section
14.08.010.
Exception: A fire safety director representing building management
in the building in which such director is employed may provide this
training to persons other than staff personnel.
b. Applications. All applications for certificates of qualification
shall be filed in the offices of the City of West Hollywood upon forms
provided by the Fire Marshal.
c. Validity. A certificate of qualification shall be valid
only for the person designated on the certificate.
d. Information Required. Applicants for a certificate of qualification
to perform as a highrise life/safety service trainer shall furnish
such information as may be required by the Fire Marshal to establish
qualifications to instruct and possession of a thorough knowledge
of the Fire Code of the City of West Hollywood and other applicable
regulations with regard to developing and/or conducting training in
emergency planning, evacuation procedures, and the use of portable
fire equipment in high-rise buildings in the City of West Hollywood.
e. Investigation and Examination. The Fire Marshal shall examine
each applicant for competence to perform the duties required for the
particular certificate of qualification for which they have applied.
The applicant shall:
1. Submit
a written resume stating experience and training qualifications;
2. When
required, appear before the Fire Marshal's appointed representative
for a personal interview;
3. When
required, satisfactorily complete a written and/or practical test
pertaining to the certificate of qualification.
The Fire Marshal may require additional information as necessary
to process any application for a certificate of qualification.
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f. Term. Every certificate of qualification issued in accordance
with the provisions of this chapter shall be valid for one year from
the date of issuance and shall be renewed annually at the discretion
of the Fire Marshal as set forth below.
g. Renewal. Applications for renewal of a certificate of qualification
shall be filed in the same manner as for an original certificate of
qualification.
Applications shall be accompanied by a renewal fee. Whenever
the application for renewal is filed prior to the expiration date
of the certificate, the renewal fee shall be fifty percent of the
fee for a new certificate. Whenever the application for renewal is
filed after the expiration date of the certificate, the renewal fee
shall be the same as for a new certificate.
The granting of a renewal of a certificate shall be processed
in the same manner as for an original certificate.
h. Revocation or Suspension. The Fire Marshal shall have the
power to suspend or revoke any certificate of qualification for cause.
i. Change of Address. Each person holding a certificate of
qualification shall notify the City of West Hollywood in writing of
any change of his business, residential or notification address within
ten days after such change. Failure on the part of said person to
give such notification shall constitute grounds for revocation of
the certificate.
j. Form. The certificate of qualification issued by the Fire
Marshall shall be in the form of an identification card which shall:
1. State
the purpose for which it has been issued;
2. State
the date it is issued and the date of expiration;
3. Contain
such information as may be necessary to identify the person to whom
it is issued;
4. Have
affixed one print of a photograph of the person to whom it is issued;
5. Have
the signature of the person to whom it is issued;
6. Have
the signature of the Fire Marshal;
7. Have
printed thereon in bold type the following: "This Certificate Identifies
but Does Not Recommend the Bearer"; and
8. Contain
additional information which the Fire Marshal considers necessary
and proper to affect the purpose of this chapter.
k. Display. Any person having been certified as required by
this chapter shall, upon request, display the identification and certificate
of qualification to any person to whom they may seek to render service
or to the Fire Marshal.
l. Failure of the Examination. Any applicant who takes the
examination and fails may not reapply within thirty days, and in no
event shall the examination be given to the same person more than
twice in any one-year period.
m. Fees. At the time of filing an application for a certificate
of qualification required by this chapter, the applicant shall pay
a fee as established by resolution of the City Council.
Whenever an applicant fails an examination and takes a second
examination within ninety days of such failure, the fee for the second
examination shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
n. Fee Exempt Certificates of Qualification. Certificates of
qualification, without payment of fees, shall be issued to qualified
employees of any government agency and the American Red Cross.
(Ord. 02-641U § 9, 2002; Ord. 07-779U § 8, 2007; Ord. 10-862U § 10, 2010; Ord. 13-929U § 10, 2013; Ord. 17-1001 § 4, 2017; Ord. 20-1115 § 2, 2020; Ord. 23-12 § 2, 2023)