The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, and D, as published by the International Code Council, as the mechanical code of the city (the "mechanical code"), regulating the complete installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, comfort cooling and refrigeration systems in the city, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. Each and all of such regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, are referred to, adopted, and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, excepting such portions as are deleted, modified, added or amended by this chapter. The mechanical code is hereinafter referred to as the "CMC," and one copy is on file in the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. 5160, 10/28/2025)
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Former § 15.48.010, enacted by Ord. 5123, was repealed by Ord. 5160, 10/28/2025.
The language used in this chapter and in the California Mechanical Code is intended to convey the common and accepted meaning familiar to the construction industry. The building official is authorized to determine the intent and meanings of any provisions of the mechanical code.
(Ord. 5091 § 4, 2019)
The CMC shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any party owning, operating, controlling or installing any plumbing, piping, fixtures, appliances or materials for damage to persons or property caused by any defect therein, nor shall the city or any officer or employee thereof enforcing this code be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspections authorized herein in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 5091 § 4, 2019)
The third and fourth paragraphs of Section 104.3.2 of the CMC are amended to read as follows:
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are separate fees from permit fees specified in the City of El Cajon Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees and are in addition to permit fees.
When plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the rate as specified on the City's fee schedule.
(Ord. 5091 § 4, 2019)
Section 104.5 of the CMC is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. The permit fees for all Building Safety Division transactions of the city of El Cajon shall be set by the city council by resolution, and may be amended from time to time, to be listed in the City of El Cajon Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees.
104.5.1 Investigation Fees. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee.
Table 104.5 of the CMC is deleted.
(Ord. 5160, 10/28/2025)
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Former § 15.48.050, enacted by Ord. 5123, was repealed by Ord. 5160, 10/28/2025.
Division II Section 107.1 of the CMC is amended to read as follows:
107.1 Board of Appeals. Appeals to the decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the mechanical code as adopted by the city, shall be heard in accordance with the board of appeals procedure as outlined in the California Building Code as amended by Chapter 15.04 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
(Ord. 5091 § 4, 2019)
A violation of any provision of the California Mechanical Code as adopted and amended by this chapter is deemed to be a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Chapter 1.16 of the El Cajon Municipal Code.
(Ord. 5091 § 4, 2019)
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to the provisions of the general penalty clause as set forth in section 1.24.010 of this code, or any other penalty adopted by the city.
(Ord. 5091 § 4, 2019)