Except as hereinafter provided, the California Energy Code,
2022 Edition (Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations)
is hereby incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below
and shall be known and may be cited as the energy code of the city
of Malibu.
In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California
Energy Code, 2022 Edition, or any amendment to the energy code contained
in the Malibu Municipal Code, the provision contained in the later
listed document shall control.
A copy of the California Energy Code, 2022 Edition, has been
deposited in the office of the city clerk of the city of Malibu and
shall be at all times maintained by the city clerk for use and examination
by the public.
(Ord. 413U § 12, 2016; Ord. 457 § 15, 2020; Ord. 503U § 15, 2022)
This purpose of this chapter is to promote the health, safety
and welfare of the city's residents, workers and visitors by minimizing
the use and waste of energy in the construction and operation of the
city's building stock. this chapter sets forth minimum energy efficiency
standards within the city for all new residential and nonresidential
construction.
(Ord. 413U § 13, 2016; Ord. 457 § 16, 2020; Ord. 503U § 16, 2022)
Every person violating any provision of the Energy Code, 2022 Edition and appendices, adopted by reference by Section 15.18.010, or of any permit or license granted thereunder, or any rules or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction thereof he or she shall be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. The imposition of such penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 413U § 13, 2016; Ord. 457 § 16, 2020; Ord. 503U § 16, 2022)
