Chapter 15.08
PLUMBING CODE*
Sections:
15.08.010 Uniform Code adopted.
15.08.150 Limited application of chapter.
* Prior ordinance history: Ords. 101, 163, 186, 74-102 and 80-7; prior code §§12-201--12-205.
15.08.010 Uniform Code adopted.
The building standards and rules and regulations adopted by the state of California department of housing and community development which impose substantially the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended from time to time, are hereby adopted by the city. Copies of the governing edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall be kept by the city clerk and made available for public inspection upon request during regular business hours.
Any person applying for a permit for a building, remodeling, development, or demolition permit or for a plan check in connection with compliance with the uniform code adopted by this section shall pay to the city fee calculated to pay the reasonable cost of the service, inspection, regulation or review provided. The fees for each permit as of the effective date of this ordinance shall be as set forth in Exhibit A adopted as part of Section 15.04.030 of this code. The fees established on Exhibit A may be revised by resolution of the city council after such notice and hearing as may be required by applicable law.
Appeals arising from the application of the uniform code adopted pursuant to this section shall be conducted according to the provisions set forth in Section 15.04.270 of the Kerman Municipal Code. (Ord. 02-05 §7, 2002: Ord. 85-08 (part), 1985).
15.08.130 Investigations.
The building official, or his duly authorized representative, shall have the authority to enter any building or premises for the purpose of investigating the existence of suspected or reported damage or defects which constitute an immediate danger to human life or an immediate hazard to public safety or health. Notwithstanding any other provision of the code to the contrary, except in emergency situations, the building official or his authorized representative shall not enter any building or premises without the consent of the owner or occupant thereof, unless he possesses an investigation warrant authorizing entry and investigation of the premises. No person shall hinder or prevent the building official or his authorized representative, while in the performance of the duties described in this section, from entering upon and into any and all premises under his jurisdiction, at all reasonable hours, for the purpose of inspecting the same to determine whether or not the provisions of this chapter and all other applicable laws or ordinances pertaining to the protection of persons or property are observed therein. (Ord. 85-08 (part), 1985).
15.08.140 Violation--Penalty.
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or the provisions of any permit issued under this chapter; and each such person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during any portion of which any such violation is committed, continued or permitted. Any work performed or structure maintained or constructed contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or the provisions of an permit issued under this chapter shall constitute a public nuisance. (Ord. 85-08 (part), 1985).
15.08.150 Limited application of chapter.
Permits issued prior to January 1, 2008, shall continue to be governed by the provisions of this chapter, but this chapter shall have no application to permits issued after January 1, 2008. (Ord. 07-08 §4, 2007).