Chapter 15.20
MECHANICAL CODE*

Sections:

15.20.010    Adoption.

15.20.020    Mechanical Permit Fee.

15.20.025    Plan Review Fee.

15.20.030    Reserved.

15.20.040    Floor Furnaces.

*    Prior legislation: Ords. 326 C.S., 77-28, 85-13 and 87-11.

15.20.010 Adoption.

The 2022 California Mechanical Code, copies of which are on file with the City Clerk as required by law, is adopted by reference and incorporated into this title as the mechanical code for the City, except as amended in this chapter and Chapter 15.04 CMC. (Ord. 2022-04 § 2, 2022; Ord. 2020-01 § 1, 2020; amended during 4/17 update; Ord. 2014-02 § 1, 2014; Ord. 2013-07 § 1 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 2010-05 § 1 (Exh. A), 2010; Ord. 2008-02 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2003-03 § 2, 2003; Ord. 99-04 (Exh. B), 1999; Ord. 96-1 § 1, 1996; Ord. 92-24, 1992; Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1131.0).

15.20.020 Mechanical Permit Fee.

The mechanical permit fee for single-family residential construction, when the work is part of work covered by any building permit, shall be included as part of that building permit fee. The valuation of all mechanical work shall be included in the project valuation submitted on the application form. (Ord. 2018-03 § 1 (Exh. A § 4), 2018; Ord. 2008-02 § 1, 2008; Ord. 99-04 (Exh. B), 1999; Ord. 96-1 § 1, 1996; Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1132.0).

15.20.025 Plan Review Fee.

A plan review fee shall be charged for review of all construction documents pertaining to a mechanical permit application. The fee shall be 65 percent of the mechanical permit fee normally charged at the time of issuance. This fee shall be collected upon the submittal of the application by the applicant and may be adjusted as necessary during the plan review process. The plan review fee for mechanical work associated with a building permit for single-family residential construction shall be included in the building permit plan review fee. (Ord. 2018-03 § 1 (Exh. A § 4), 2018).

15.20.030 Reserved.

(Ord. 99-04 (Exh. B), 1999).

15.20.040 Floor Furnaces.

Placement. The installation of any floor furnace in any new building is prohibited. Existing floor furnaces shall not be replaced, altered or changed so as to be thermostatically controlled. (Exception: Repairs and servicing for safety.) (Ord. 2008-02 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2003-03 § 2, 2003; Ord. 99-04 (Exh. B), 1999; Ord. 96-1 § 1, 1996; Ord. 89-29 § 1, 1989; Code 1975 § 1132.2).