11-9
PLUMBING CODE

11-9.1 Plumbing Code Adopted:

Except as provided herein, the 2019 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, as promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including any California amendments and adopted appendices thereof, is hereby adopted by reference as though fully set forth herein, and shall constitute and is hereby established as “The Plumbing Code of the City of Lynwood” (“plumbing code” herein). A copy of the 2019 Edition of the California Plumbing Code has been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall at all times be maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public. (Ord. #1730, §6)

11-9.2 Permit Fees:

a.    Before any permit required by this section is issued, the applicant must pay to the community development department a fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council.

b.    If any person has obtained a permit or paid a plan checking fee, and no portion of the work or construction covered by that permit has commenced, or that permit has been canceled without any work being done, the permittee, upon presentation to the building official of a written request, will be entitled to a refund. All refunds are subject to prior approval by the city manager. (Code 1972 §26-4; Ord. #1248, §1; Ord. #1427, §4)

11-9.3 Appeals:

a.    The board of appeals, as established by subsection 11-1.2, shall also function as the appeals board for the purpose of hearing and deciding appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of the plumbing code. The authority and procedures of the board of appeals in matters relating to the plumbing code shall be as set forth in subsection 11-1.2. (Ord. #1427, §4)

11-9.4 Violations And Penalties:

Any person violating any of the provisions of the plumbing code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day, or portion thereof, during which any violation of any provision of the plumbing code is committed, continued or permitted. Upon conviction, any such violation shall be punishable as provided for in chapter 1 of this code. (Code 1972 §26-6; Ord. #1248, §1; Ord. #1427, §4; Ord. #1601, §3)