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ORDINANCE NO. 06-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2004 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, AND AMENDING SECTIONS 14-1
and 14-91 REFERENCING CODE ADOPTIONS
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2002 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2002-
12, which adopted by reference the 2001 edition of the California Building Standards
Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24), incorporating certain Technical Codes
including the 2001 edition of the California Electrical Code;and
WHEREAS, in February 2005, the State Building Standards Commission approved
and published the 2004 edition of the California Electrical Code, which incorporates the
2002 edition of the National Electrical Code by reference with necessary California
amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code, Sections 18938 and 17958 make the
California Building Standards, Code applicable to all cities and counties throughout
California, including the City of Azusa, 180 days after publication by the State Building
Standards Commission, which is August 1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022, et seq. also empowers
the City of Azusa ("City") to adopt codes by reference; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has considered the 2004 edition of the California
Electrical Code, which incorporates by reference the 2002 edition of the National
Electrical Code, and all of the referenced standards, tables, matrices and appendices of
this Code.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Recitals contained in this ordinance are hereby adopted as
Findings of Fact by the City Council, as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. Chapter 14, Buildings and Building Regulations, of the Azusa
Municipal code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Sec 14-1 Codes Adopted
Subject to the changes and amendments set forth in this Chapter, those
certain Codes entitled The California Building Code, 2001 Edition, California Mechanical
Code, 2001 Edition, the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2000 Edition,
the Uniform Sign Code, 2000 Edition and all appendices, modifications, and
supplements (published by the International Conference of Building Officials) and The
Uniform Housing Code Chapters 4, 5, 6 and sections 701.2 AND 701.3, 1997 Edition
(published by the International Conference of Building Officials), the California Plumbing
Code, 2001 Edition (published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials), The California Electrical Code, 2004 Edition, the Administrative
Code for the National Electrical Code 2002 edition and all appendices, modifications,
and supplements (published by the National Fire Protection Agency), each of which have
been filed in the Office of the City Clerk and each of which are incorporated herein by
reference as though set forth in full, shall be the standards, provisions, and conditions to
be observed and followed in the regulation and control of design, construction, quality,
and materials, use, and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings, structures,
and certain equipment regulated by this Chapter within the City of Azusa. In the event
there is any inconsistency between the provisions of the codes and modifications
adopted by this Chapter, and other provisions of the Azusa Municipal Code, then the
more restrictive provision with respect to building regulations shall apply."
SECTION 3. Section 14-91 Azusa Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 14-91. Generally.
The 2004 California Electrical Code, as adopted in section 14-1, is
amended, added to or modified as set out in this division. If there is any inconsistency
between the provisions of the 2004 California Electrical Code, as adopted, and other
provisions of this Code, the more restrictive provision with respect to building
regulations shall apply."
SECTION 4. One copy of the 2004 California Electrical Code adopted by this
ordinance shall be filed in the office of the Building Official and shall be kept there for
public inspection while the ordinance is in force.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause
the same to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 15'h day of May, 2006.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF AZUSA )
1, VERA MENDOZA, City Clerk of the City of Azusa do hereby
certify that the foregoing Ordinance No.06-04, was regularly introduced and placed
upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 1' day of May, 2006.
That thereafter, said Ordinance was duly adopted and passed at a regular meeting of the
City Council on the 15' day of May, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: HARDISON, CARRILLO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CITY CLERK