Note: Prior ordinance history: Ords. 27, 31, 83, 121,
164, 188, 218, 247, 251, 300, 315, 338, 370, 392, 393, 405-U, 409
and 422
This chapter shall be known as the building code of the city
of La Cañada Flintridge.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
The purpose of this chapter is to regulate grading, and the
erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal,
demolition, conversion, occupancy, use, height, area and maintenance
of all structures and certain equipment therein specifically regulated
within the city, providing for the issuance of permits and the collection
of fees therefor, and providing procedures for correction of violation
of this code.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
A.
There
is hereby adopted by reference, except as provided in this chapter,
that certain building code known and designated as the Los Angeles
County Building Code, Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, including
all appendices, as adopted by the county of Los Angeles and in effect
on January 1, 2023, incorporating the 2022 California Building Code,
including all changes adopted by the county of Los Angeles and by
the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
B.
A copy
of Title 26 of the Los Angeles County Code, which is referenced as
the "2023 County of Los Angeles Building Code (Title 26)," is on file
in the office of the city clerk for public record and inspection.
C.
If there
is any inconsistency between any provisions of Title 26 of the Los
Angeles County Code and other provisions of this municipal code, such
other provisions of this municipal code shall prevail.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the
Los Angeles County Building Code, each such name or term shall be
deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section
as follows:
means the city council of the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
means the building and safety division of the county of Los
Angeles department of public works, acting for the city.
means the county of Los Angeles director of public works
or designee.
means the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
means the city of La Cañada Flintridge.
means the county engineer of the county of Los Angeles.
means Chapter 7.12 of this code.
means Chapter 7.10 of this code.
means Chapter 4.01 of this code.
means Chapter 7.31 of this code.
means Title 11 Health and Safety of the Los Angeles County
Code.
means Chapter 7.16 of this code.
means Title 11 of this code.
means Chapter 7.20 of this code.
means Chapter 7.30 of this code.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
The fee schedules adopted by Section 7.08.030 of this title may be amended by resolution adopted by the city council.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, subsection '2' of Section 106.3 (Work Exempted) of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, Section 106.5.1 (Issuance) of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The application, plans and specifications, geological or engineering
reports and other required data filed by an applicant for a permit
shall be checked by the Building Official. Such plans may be reviewed
by other departments of the County to verify compliance with the laws
and ordinances under their jurisdiction.
The Building Official shall issue a permit to the applicant
for the work described in the application and plans filed therewith
when the Building Official is satisfied that all of the following
items comply:
1.
The
work described conforms to the requirements of this Code.
2.
The
work described conforms to the requirements of other pertinent laws
and ordinances.
3.
The
fees specified by this Code have been paid.
4.
The
applicant has obtained a permit pursuant to Public Resources Code
Section 30600 et seq., if such a permit is required.
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When the Building Official issues the permit, the Building Official
shall endorse in writing or stamp on the plans and specifications
"APPROVED." Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed,
modified or altered without authorization from the Building Official,
and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
The issuance of a permit shall not be deemed to certify that the site
of the described work is safe.
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The Building Official may issue a permit for the construction
of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications
for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved,
provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed
complying with all pertinent requirements of this Code. The holder
of such permit shall proceed at his or her own risk without assurance
that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted.
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The Building Official shall not issue any permits for properties
with illegal structures, active code enforcement cases and/or expired
permits, unless its purpose is to resolve the code enforcement case
and/or issue a new permit to address the work associated with the
expired permit.
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(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, Section 106.5.4 (Expiration) of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles County Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.5.4. Expiration.
a.
Every
permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this
code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work
authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the
date such permit is issued, or if the work authorized by such permit
is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced
for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be commenced or recommenced,
a new permit shall first be issued and the fee therefor shall be one-half
of the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no
changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications
for such work; and provided, further, that the duration of such failure
to commence, suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
b.
Any
permittee holding an unexpired permit for which work has not commenced,
may apply for an extension of time within which work may commence
under that permit. The Building Official may extend the time for action
by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on a written
request and payment of a fee equal to 25 percent of the original permit
fee. No permit shall be extended more than twice.
c.
Every permit shall be valid for a duration of not more than two years from the commencement of work. If work has been recommenced pursuant to subsection (a) above, the permit shall be valid for a duration of not more than two years from the commencement of work under the original issued permit for the property. If the work is not completed within two years from the commencement, the permit shall expire by time limit and become null and void. The Building Official may extend in writing the two-year construction time limit for a period not exceeding one year upon written request submitted by the permittee prior to expiration showing that the size, scope, and complexity of the work or other physical conditions have necessitated longer construction time, and the permittee has made satisfactory progress under such circumstances. Incomplete construction, after the expiration of the permit, shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be subject to abatement pursuant to the provisions of the La Cañada Flintridge Municipal Code. For purposes of this subsection, the first recorded inspection approval constitutes commencement of work.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, Chapters 94 (Repair of Welded Steel Moment Frame Buildings Located in High Earthquake Damaged Areas) and Chapter 95 (Earthquake Hazard Reduction for Existing Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings) of the Los Angeles County Building Code are hereby deleted.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.08.030 of this chapter, Chapters 98 (Unoccupied Buildings, Structures and Special Hazards) and Chapter 99 (Building and Property Rehabilitation) of the Los Angeles County Building Code are hereby deleted.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until
the permit holder or the permit holder's agent have posted in a conspicuous
location at the construction site, a construction placard provided
by the building official at the time of permit issuance. Said placard
shall not be removed until final approval of the work by the building
department.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
Protection of Bystanders. Temporary chain link construction
fencing shall be erected to protect bystanders from entering a construction
site. The temporary construction fence shall not be lower than five
feet nor higher than six feet in height and shall be installed in
conjunction with a mesh windscreen for dust and visibility reduction.
The location and height of temporary construction fencing shall be
reviewed and approved by the director of community development and
shall not be installed prior to a valid building permit being issued
for demolition or grading or building activities on the site. Temporary
construction fencing shall be removed within seven days of building
permit final or the expiration of the permit, which ever shall come
first.
(Ord. 506-U § 1, 2022)
